Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Win A Mary Jane's Farm Mag Sub & Four Placemats

Hello Dear Reader's!
I love surprises don't you?  I have a real special treat for you this week.  It will be something really fun and we will continue to bring this new addition to you each week for the rest of this year.  We are calling it our "Sunshine Cliffhanger" by Markets of Sunshine Artists.

 "Spring is For Handmade from the Heart!"
Written by the Markets of Sunshine Artists
                                We hope you enjoy this heartfelt springtime story!

Tweet, tweet!  Tawill! Tawilll! 
Jean awakened to the sound of birds singing and thought "what a lovely way to start my day", too bad spring is not here yet!"
Crreeek!.....door opening......foot steps.......chiiish.....chair sliding on tile floor.......flop.....sits in chair!

While sitting at the table eating her breakfast Jean noticed how drab the table looked. What could brighten up this table, said Jean. "I know a pretty Springtime centerpiece with one of my fabric flower brooch's would really perk things up!"

Pink Floral and Lace Flower Brooch - Cake Topper - Hat Pin
Pink Floral and Lace Flower Brooch
After setting the flower on the table it looked so small. "That just won't do"! I know, I'll get my friends from the Markets of Sunshine to help me fill up this spot with something they've made to turn this into a unique and lovely centerpiece just in time for Spring decorarting"!
 She decided to look at her journal where she'd sketched ideas and had included photos of home decorating ideas that she liked.
 Journal set green handmade paper "season quote"

Journal Set Green Handmade Paper Season Quote with Card and Tag

 While drinking her cup of tea, she had her tea cup kitchen hand towel ready to wipe up any spills.

Embroidery Tea Cup Towel Cotton Kitchen Hand Towel Chervil Green  Embroidered tea cup kitchen towel

Ah, tea is so soothing!  Sip!  while sipping her tea, she decided to set the table with her matching set of table runner, placemats and napkins. 

 Table runner,place mats,napkins,4piece set.  Matching place mats and napkins Four piece set Table runner, placemats and napkins

After having her tea and setting the table, she decided to make home made pasta for dinner using her pasta machine.
Pasta Machine, Marcato, Vintage Kitchen, Atlas, Pasta Maker Vintage Pasta Machine

I would love to have a few friends over for dinner this weekend and show off my beautiful table and centerpiece display. I'll use those pretty note cards I bought from Delecto Art to invite them.

 Morning Glory Flower Note Card - Original Artwork - by Reflections of Kayla Morning Glory drawing Note Card

 Then I'll set the table and add a playful touch by tying on the place cards to teacups with this rickrack ribbon from WoodstreamPapery.

 Rickrack Ribbon Kiwi Green - 1 Yard - Ready to Ship Kiwi Green Rick-Rack Ribbon

 Once we've enjoyed our meal, I plan to surprise each of my dear friends with an eco-friendly flower from WoodstreamDream!

Upcycled OOAK Flower Pin - Made to Order - Custom Gift - 2013 Oscars Celebrity Gifting Lounge Upcycled Flower Pin One-of-a-kind
Jean decided to make sure she had all of the lasagna ingredients. As she crossed the kitchen and passed her craft room door, she was suddenly distracted when, out of the corner of her eye she saw something that looked like it was crawling on the floor!! Shocked and a little scared, she edged into the craft room, broom in hand and ready for battle, to see what had caught her eye. Whatever it had been was near her sewing table and so she slowly creeped her way there. Bending over, the broom held in front of her, she quickly moved the chair out of the way, expecting a creature out of her nightmares to attack. Instead, she just doubled over and started to laugh and laugh and laugh. How silly she felt! Here she was with a broom held out like she was about to be in a knock-down drag-out fight for her life and what she found was a...dust bunny!
After wiping the tears of her laughter and blowing her nose, she got the dust pan out of the pantry and started sweeping her craft room. As she went to toss the family of bunnies and the thread and the strands of loose yarn into the trash, she was bummed out to see that her little can was full. She took the mess to the kitchen to dispose of it. She returned her trusty dragon-slaying broom to the pantry and reached into her gorgeous grocery bag holder to get a new bag for her little can.

 Grocery Bag Holder- Shabby Chic/ French Country-Michael Miller French Journal Anjou Pour Vous- Exclusive Round Design Shabby Chic French Country Grocery Bag Holder

 "Man, these grocery bags really come in handy when I need a trash can liner," she thought. "I'm low and I need to get some more. Good thing I'm going to the store later!"

Jean now turns on the her CD player and puts on her favorite oldies music and sits down on her comfy sofa and begins to write out her invitations, she pours another cup of tea, sipping and humming to the soft tunes of Frank Sanatra and Dean Martin.

We hope you enjoyed our cliffhanger story.  Tune in next week to find out what Jean gets in her mailbox!

Contest Corner
Introducing two great giveaways for you this week.  You will now have the opportunity to win two prizes from the Markets of Sunshine artists and sponsors.  This week we bring you our featured sponsor Mary Jane's Farm and our featured artist Kallie's Cotton.

Sunflower Embroidery Red Ribbed 4 Piece PlacematsCurrent Cover of MaryJanesFarm magazine



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Sunday, February 17, 2013

Kallie's Cotton Two Handed Potholder Giveaway!

Hello Dear Reader's!
What's New!
 We have some really great things to share with you this week on our blog.  First, let me begin with the new changes we made on the website.  Head on over and take a peek and see all the new vendor's that we have in our Market Place for your shopping pleasure.

Next, is our new "Weekly Specials" page, click here!  Here is how it will work.  Each week I'll post the discounts in our newsletter for the shops found on our "Weekly Specials" page.  These will be exclusive offers for our newsletter subscribers only!  So, you'll want to be sure and open it to read all of the exciting offers available to you each week from our vendor's.

Finally, you'll notice there is a link to Angie's List.  This is a website based on customer reviews of businesses they have personally dealt with.  You'll find the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op is now on Angie's List and if you have bought from any of the vendors on our Market Place page then you qualify to leave us your review.  It is very important to us so that we get an "A" rating.  This allows other shoppers to find us based on your review. Contact Angie's List by phone to leave a review if you are not a member.  We Thank You in advance for your help. 

                                                                Fundraising!
Have you ever given to a good cause?  Don't you just love that feeling you get knowing you are helping someone in need?  I know I do.  The Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op is expanding our mission to include gifting our "Gifts of Sunshine" to those that could use a helping hand.  We are "Paying It Forward" by donating some of our handmade gifts to families who have lost their homes, woman going through cancer treatment and many more!
You can help us raise the money to do our gifting by supporting our current fundraiser with Celebrating Home.  Please visit our, fundraiser website and give someone a helping hand today! 
 

Membership Options:
We now have two promotion club membership
Monthly fee $15
 

Blog & Newsletter Advertising:

Get your Etsy shop mini on our blog for just $5 a month!
For more information visit the "Join" page of our website and scroll to the bottom of the page to select your advertising options.  Want to advertise your business in our newsletter?  You can, for just $5 a month!

Coming Soon!
We brought you the Eco-Gift Sampler Bag, now we are bringing you more fun surprises! 
Select members of our market section will be offering a Gift-of-the-Month Club.
If you are a customer of our Sampler Bag program you will receive 10% off your first month's club price. Just our way of showing our appreciation for you our valued customers.
These clubs will consist of do-it-yourself kits for your fun crafting projects along with finished products that are useful in every home, things you just can't live without!
I'll announce here when we get our club pages are ready for your enrollment.
What's New!
We are sprucing up more than just the look of the website; we have also changed the name of our sampler bag.  Our Eco-Gift Sampler Bag is now called: "Gifts of Sunshine"!  
Starting in April, you will now receive a box of our handmade gifts in a bright and cheerfully wrapped gift basket and as usual filled to the brim with our full size products for your enjoyment!  Order your "Gifts of Sunshine" today!
Just in case you are new to us, here is a bit of news that most do not know about us.  We are the only company that provides you with so many "full size" products for one low price of just shipping and handling.  Sure select food and cosmetic companies give a sample of one item that they offer all the time for free, and even some handmade seller's offer a "sample size" for a small fee.  Don't take our word for it, do your research and you'll find it to be true.  Then we hope you'll come back here and order our exclusive "Gifts of Sunshine" basket for you or a friend. 
Want to get a 20% discount on your "Gifts of Sunshine" order?  Easy, sign up for the newsletter, send us an email saying you did and we'll give you the coupon code to use at check-out.
 
 Contest Rules are easy now with Rafflecopter! Enter Below!

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There you have it dear reader's! I hope you have enjoyed this week's episode from the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op roaming reporter and announcer!
"It's not easy being 'Green' but someone has to do it!"
Who better than the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op!

Tune in next week! Same Co-op Time! Same Co-op Place!

 

Monday, February 11, 2013

Giveaway Contest With Creative Designs & Fundraiser for Our Co-op!

Have you signed up to receive our  Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Newsletter?

Be sure to sign up on our homepage to receive special offers and discounts.  Join our buyer's club for exclusive members only specials and deals.
We are really going all out this year to grow our advertising budget.  You can help us reach our goals by taking part in our wonderful fundraisers.
The first one kicks-off today with Celebrating Home!  Click here to place your order and show you support so we can continue to bring you wonderful handmade products in our Eco-Gift Sampler Bag for such a low price of just $24 for 10-15 full size products!

Ladybug:
Shop with SFGCTeam CreativedesignsbyDella BNS.   Everyone is invited so come on over and share in the fun.   We would love to get to know you.   You can win one of our open spots by making a purchase.  Max. one spot per shop.



Spotlight:



Who's in the spotlight this week? Let's check in with our roaming reporter Sunshine to find out.

Sunshine:
         Our featured member in the spotlight this week:

CreativedesignsbyDella
           Here is the interview that I conducted with Della:

1. What are some of your hobbies?
Playing the piano, reading, taking photographs and painting.
 2. What is your favorite material to work with?
Don't make me choose!! :) I think it would be a tie between paper and ribbon.

3. Do you have any specials going on right now in your shop?
Over half of my items are for sale in the sale section in my shop at



Let's show our support for Della by joining her blog http://creativedesignsbydella.blogspot.com/

She has a contest for us


She is giving away this embossed handmade bookmark



Contest Rules



2.  Favorite CreativedesignsbyDella: 
3.  Make a purchase from any shop other than CreativedesignsbyDella and get 1 entry.
4.  Make a purchase from CreativeCraftSupply and get 5 extra entries.
5.  New blog followers get 5 extra entries.

6.  Leave a comment on our blog saying which ones you did - 2 extra entries.

Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op User's Guide Book Order your Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op User's Guide to learn all about what you'll receive when you join any one of our memberships in the co-op.

Membership Options:
We now have two promotion club membership
Monthly fee $15  


Blog & Newsletter Advertising:


Get your Etsy shop mini on our blog for just $5 a month!
For more information visit the "Join" page of our website and scroll to the bottom of the page to select your advertising options.  Want to advertise your business in our newsletter?  You can, for just $5 a month!


Coming Soon!

We brought you the Eco-Gift Sampler Bag, now we are bringing you more fun surprises! Select members of our market section will be offering a Gift-of-the-Month Club!


If you are a customer of our Sampler Bag program you will receive 10% off your first month's club price. Just our way of showing our appreciation for you our valued customers.

These clubs will consist of do-it-yourself kits for your fun crafting projects. And also finished products that are useful in every home, and things you just can't live without!

'll announce here when we get our clubs page ready for your enrollment.

Eco-Gift Sampler Bag!
The Cook Lover's Sampler bag is no longer available. Good News!. You can now order our newest sampler bag filled with wonderful items for those who love animals!

Our Pet Lover's themed sampler bag is now on sale! They will come in a nice Burlap gift bag filled with ten (10) handmade homemade goodies that fit the theme of the month for your cat or dog.. On sale on the home page of our website. Supplies are limited so get one while they last.
Want to get a 20% discount on your sampler bag order?  Easy, sign up for the newsletter, send us an email saying you did and we'll give you the coupon code to use at check-out in our Etsy shop.





Back to you Ladybug!!

Sampler Bag Contest Drawing -The winner of our contest was announced in yesterday's newsletter. Check your inbox to see if you won! Sign-up for our newsletter on the home page of the website.

There you have it dear reader's! I hope you have enjoyed this week's episode from the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op roaming reporter and narrator!

"It's not easy being 'Green' but someone has to do it!"
Who better than the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op!

Tune in next week! Same Co-op Time! Same Co-op Place!

Monday, February 4, 2013

Giveaway Contest With CreativeCraftSupply

Did you get this weeks Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Newsletter?  Check your inbox or spam folder for all the new happenings and subscriber specials.

Sign up on our homepage and receive special offers and discounts. Join our buyer's club for exclusive members only specials and deals.

Ladybug:


Shop with SFGCTeam  CreativeCraftSupply BNS.  Everyone is invited so come on over and share in the fun.  We would love to get to know you.  You can win one of our open spots by making a purchase. Max. one spot per shop.



Join us each week on Saturday night at 6:30 est for a fun trivia game on eEtsy!  Our team invites all who would like to exercise the little grey cells to join us for fun, laughs and just a great farm girl night out,

Spotlight: 

Who's in the spotlight this week? Let's check in with our roaming reporter Sunshine to find out. 


Sunshine: Our featured member in the spotlight this week:

   CreativeCraftSupply
 Here is the interview that I conducted with Della:





1.  Can you please tell us something you would like us to know about you.

I've been scrapbooking and making cards for 13 years.

2.  What is your favorite section in your shop and why? 

Bags Boxes Gift Packages  - I love pretty packaging and marketing products.  

3.  I read on your profile that you have coupons and giveaways on your blog spot.  Can you give us your blog address so we can find you?

http://creativedesignsbydella.blogspot.com/

She has a contest for us

for your chance to win this 

                           Blue Tags Envelopes  Black and White Baker's                   Twine Gift Packaging Set

Contest Rules


2. Favorite CreativeCraftSupply:    http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreativeCraftSupply

3. Make a purchase from any shop other than CreativeCraftSupply and get 1 entry.

4. Make a purchase from 
CreativeCraftSupply and get 5 extra entries.

5. New blog followers get 5 extra entries.

6. Leave a comment on our blog saying which ones you did - 2 extra entries.


Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op User's Guide Book Order your Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op User's Guide to learn all about what you'll receive when you join any one of our memberships in the co-op.





Membership Options:
We now have two promotion club membership

  • Monthly fee $15                 



Blog Advertising:

Get your Etsy shop mini on our blog for just $5 a month! 
For more information visit the "Join" page of our website and scroll to the bottom of the page to select your advertising options.



Coming Soon! 

We brought you the Eco-Gift Sampler Bag, now we are bringing you more fun surprises! Select members of our market section will be offering a Gift-of-the-Month Club!


If you are a customer of our Sampler Bag program you will receive 10% off your first month's club price. Just our way of showing our appreciation for you our valued customers.

These clubs will consist of do-it-yourself kits for your fun crafting projects. And also finished products that are useful in every home, and things you just can't live without!

'll announce here when we get our clubs page ready for your enrollment.

Eco-Gift Sampler Bag!
The Cook Lover's Sampler bag is no longer available.  Good News!.  You can now order our newest sampler bag filled with wonderful items for those who love animals!

Our Pet Lover's themed sampler bag is now on sale!  They will come in a nice Burlap gift bag filled with ten (10) handmade homemade goodies that fit the theme of the month for your cat or dog.. On sale on the home page of our website.  Supplies are limited so get one while they last.




Sampler Bag Contest Drawing.  Those who purchased one of our Eco-Gift Sampler bags with the Cook Lover's theme were entered to win one of our Pet Lover's sampler bags.  The drawing will be posted here on Monday Feb. 4th.

Back to you Ladybug!!


Sampler Bag Contest Drawing -The winner of our contest was announced in yesterday's newsletter.  Check your inbox to see if you won!  Sign-up for our newsletter on the home page of the website.



Don't forget to enter our contest and then to come back here and leave your comment below for your chance to win http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxMjI4Mjl8MjcyMTM2MjUyNQ/open-pif-shopping-fun-sfgcteam-creative?index=0





There you have it dear reader's! I hope you have enjoyed this week's episode from the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op roaming reporter and narrator!

"It's not easy being 'Green' but someone has to do it!"
Who better than the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op!

Tune in next week! Same Co-op Time! Same Co-op Place!



Friday, February 1, 2013

Giveaway Contest With Kallies Cotton

Did you get this week's Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op newsletter?  Check your inbox or spam folder for all the new happenings and subscriber specials.

Sign-up on our home page and receive special offers and discounts.  Join our Buyer's club for exclusive member only specials and deals.

Ladybug: 

Shop with SFGCTeam Kalliescotton BNS.  Everyone is invited so come on over and share in the fun.  We would love to get to know you.  You can win one of our open spots by making a purchase. Max. 1 spot per shop.



Join us each week on Saturday night at 6:30 est for a fun trivia game on Etsy!  Our team invites all who like to exercise the little grey cells to join us for fun, laughs and just a great farmgirl night out! 


Spotlight: 

Who's in the spotlight this week? Let's check in with our roaming reporter Sunshine to find out. 


Sunshine: Our featured member in the spotlight this week:

   Kalliescotton
She has a contest for us

Contest Rules

1. Favorite this treasury Gift Ideas from SFGCTeam:    http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxMjI4Mjl8MjcyMzg5MDMxNg/open-pif-bns-sfgcteam-featuring-kallies?ref=af_own_favtreasury



2. Favorite Kalliecotton:    http://www.etsy.com/shop/kalliescotton



3. Make a purchase from any shop other than Kalliescotton and get 1 entry.


4. Make a purchase from Kalliescotton and get 5 extra entries.



5. New blog followers get 5 extra entries.





6. Leave a comment on our blog saying which ones you did - 2 extra entries.

Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op User's Guide Book Order your Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op User's Guide to learn all about what you'll receive when you join any one of our memberships in the co-op.




Membership Options:
We now have two promotion club membership

  • Monthly fee $15
              
Blog & Newsletter Advertising:

Get your Etsy shop mini on our blog for just $5 a month!For more information visit the Join page of our website and scroll to the bottom of the page to select your advertising options.



Coming Soon! 

We brought you the Eco-Gift Sampler Bag, now we are bringing you more fun surprises! Select members of our market section will be offering a Gift-of-the-Month Club!


If you are a customer of our Sampler Bag program you will receive 10% off your first month's club price. Just our way of showing our appreciation for you our valued customers.

These clubs will consist of do-it-yourself kits for your fun crafting projects. And also finished products that are useful in every home, and things you just can't live without!

Eco-Gift Sampler Bag!
The Cook Lover's Sampler bag is no longer available!  Good News!  You can now order our newest sampler bag filled with wonderful items for those who love animals!

Our Pet Lover's themed sampler bag is now on Sale!  They will come in a nice Burlap gift bag filled with ten (10) handmade and homemade goodies that fit the theme of the month for your cat or dog.  On sale on the home page of our website. Supplies are limited so get one while they last! 
 Sampler Bag Contest Drawing - Those that purchased one of our Eco-Gift Sampler bags with the Cook Lover's theme were entered to win one of our Pet Lover sampler bags.  The drawing will be posted here on Monday Feb. 4th.

Back to you Ladybug!!!




Don't forget to enter our contest and then to come back here and leave your comment below for your chance to win!

There you have it dear reader's! I hope you have enjoyed this week's episode from the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op roaming reporter and narrator!
"It's not easy being 'Green' but someone has to do it!"

Who better than the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op!

Tune in next week! Same Co-op Time! Same Co-op Blog!