Monday, December 31, 2012

Giveaway With Pages Of Ages

Ladybug:   


We have had a wonderful year.  Here is a list of what we have accomplished as a team:
1.  We made the list Celebrating Etsy Team Spirit
2.  We applied for and were approved for the Etsy fellowship grant
3.  We published our first book  
4.  We are the home of the Eco-Gift Sampler Bag.

We did all of this because of our team support for one another. We would love for you to become part of our great team. 


2013 is promising to be a great year to belong to the Sunshine Farm Girl Coop Team group.  
We have many new announcements and changes coming in the months ahead!!





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:

    Pages Of Ages
Here is the interview that I conducted with Mary:


1.  What made you want to open an Etsy shop? 

I started making Bible and book covers for family and friends in 2010.  At that time I had never heard of Etsy.  I was getting a lot of compliments and orders for the covers so my son introduced me to Etsy and I opened my first shop in Dec.2010.  It was very time consuming,  but very rewarding.  I closed that shop in March 2011 to do more important work for that month.  In April I wanted to re-open but I knew that it would take up too much of my time. So talking it over with my son (now business partner) we decided to open Pages Of Ages. It still takes time but I can work at it at times I couldn't with the covers. That way I am not taking away from the more important things.


2.  What do you look for when you are choosing pages to print on? 

The older the better! I love the aged look of old book pages. In the beginning when orders were quite slow. I would look at the word in the older dictionaries. Some words we use now that were used 80-100 years ago have a truly different meaning. Some funny, some shocking. I try my best to match the print with the page it is going on but that is not always possible as there is not always a match. 


3.  Do you use anything for inspiration? 

I am inspired by vintage art, some times I use it as-is and sometimes I will use it with other images. The combination makes them unique and more interesting. And sometimes I or my son will create something completely original. I am also inspired by poetry as you can see here in "She Walks In Beauty". Of course the poem itself was not my main inspiration. I researched the writer and the story behind the poem. In the case of this poem the writer was inspired watching a beautiful women walking in the garden while attending an evening party. 


She has a contest for us
Win this wonderful print



Contest Rules



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

4. Make a purchase from PagesofAges 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 options:


  • Monthly fee $5


  • Yearly fee $30                    



  • Blog Advertising:

    Get your Etsy shop mini on our blog for just $7 a month!
    For more information contact us at: sunshinefarmgirlcoop@gmail.com



    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!

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

    Need a gift for someone in the hospital or nursing home?  Our sampler bag makes the perfect gift for any occasion.  New Mom's, Housewarming Gift, Student Apartment Gift and more!  Our Cook Lover's themed sampler bag is now on sale on the home page of our website. Supplies are limited so get one while they last! On sale from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013!  There is a special addition to the sampler bag this month only, our new book that was just published: "Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Best Recipes, Tips and DIY Projects!"



    Back to you Ladybug!!!

    Stop in this week and play our BNR game and don't forget to come back here when you are done to enter our contest to win that lovely print from PagesofAges.


    Our next class is going to be on Friday January 4,2013 at 4:00.


    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, December 24, 2012

    Giveaway With Delecto Art

    Ladybug:  We did it!!!! We made the Etsy Team Spirit List!!! This list is for those teams that " exhibit exceptional amounts of team spirit".  Over the next few months, etsy is going to be highlighting each of the teams that made their list in their weekly newsletter
    Make sure that you have signed up so that you can read their stories and updates

    We are going to go far in 2013!!!!


    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:

        DelectoArt
    Here is the interview that I conducted with Kayla:



    1.What is your favorite material to work with?

    I like to use soft sketching pencils (Derwent and Reeves brands) for my animal drawings but when I draw anime or steampunk I like the way India Ink looks ( Faber-Castell).

    2. What are some of your other hobbies, besides your artwork?

    I also make jewelry such as earrings, bracelets and necklaces using a variety of materials. I also love gardening and landscaping I look forward to pursuing that more fully in the future.


                             She has a contest for us:
    Win a set of daisy tags!                                                           

    Daisy Tag SeT Hand Drawn Color Print, Set of Six  

    Contest Rules:


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

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

    4. Make a purchase from DelectoArt 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 options:








  • Monthly fee $5







  • Yearly fee $30

  • Blog Advertising:
    Get your Etsy shop mini on our blog for just $7 a month!
    For more information contact us at: sunshinefarmgirlcoop@gmail.com

    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!

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

    Need a gift for someone in the hospital or nursing home?  Our sampler bag makes the perfect gift for any occasion.  New Mom's, Housewarming Gift, Student Apartment Gift and more!  Our Cook Lover's themed sampler bag is now on sale on the home page of our website. Supplies are limited so get one while they last! On sale from December 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013!  There is a special addition to the sampler bag this month only, our new book that was just published: "Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Best Recipes, Tips and DIY Projects!"





    Back to you Ladybug!!!

    Don't forget to come on by and play our trivia game on Friday nights at 7:00 est. 
    http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxMjI4Mjl8MjcyMzc0NjAzMA/online-craft-show-bns-sfgcteam-featuring


    When you get a chance check out our "Member's Classified" section for exclusive coupons to the shops on our team.   This section has been recently updated, so don't miss out on your coupons.

     "See" everyone at 4:00 on Tuesday in the SFGCTeam Meet and Greet Room.  This week we will be discussing:  Keeping pace.....Don't slow down!  New year, new look to your shop!  What's hot and what's not! Change with the times! 


    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, December 17, 2012

    Giveaway Contest With CJWDesignVillage

    Ladybug: Has everyone has been enjoying our weekly game known on Etsy as a BNR or BNS.  Simple put it is an online craft show!  We hope you will also enter our weekly contest.  Everyone can play so head on over and check it out:  

    http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxMjI4Mjl8MjcyMTE1NjQ2MQ/open-bns-gifts-with-meaning-sfgcteam-cjw?page=3#comments

    Every day between the hours of 12:00 and 2:00 est. we are in BNR mode.  When you buy from a shop on the board your shop replaces them   So if you are an Etsy seller we'd love to have you join in the fun.  And, if you are a customer on Etsy you too can shop with us and get the great deals we offer each week.

    We also have a daily deals section where you can get one product that day for a great low price!  

    So what are you waiting for, come join the farm girls and experience our great hospitality!

    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:

         CJWDesignVillage
    Here is the interview that I conducted with Cynthia:


    1.  Where do you find the vintage jewelry for your shop?

    I am fortunate enough to live near lots of great consignment shops and flea markets. And my friends have given me items that they do not want or have found at a shop and bought for me. My sister has a good eye and is always thinking of me when she is shopping

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

     Wow that is a tough question. I would say my favorite section of my shop is hats. Which I am going to add next year. I have been collecting them but they are hard to let go of. But it is something I will add to my shop in 2013.

    3.  What is your weekly special?
    My weekly special is my gold or silver Christmas tree earrings


    She has a contest for us:




    Win this Large Holed Glass Beads on a Silk necklace in your choose of colors 

    Contest Rules:


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

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

    4. Make a purchase from CJWDesignVillage 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 options:





  • Monthly fee $5




  • Yearly fee $30



  • Blog Advertising:
    Get your Etsy shop mini on our blog for just $7 a month!
    For more information contact us at: sunshinefarmgirlcoop@gmail.com

    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!

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

    See you all at the Shop Hop and we hope you'll enter this week's contest!  Don't forget we now have our Fun Cook Lover's themed sampler bag on sale on the home page of our website. Supplies are limited so get one while they last! On sale from December 1 to 31, 2012!  There is a special addition to the sampler bag this month only, our new book that was just published: "Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Best Recipes, Tips and DIY Projects!"
    Back to you Ladybug!!!


    We heard from Cynthia this week and now she would love to hear from you. While you're here enter the contest and then don't forget to leave your comments and tell Cynthia something about yourself.

    Don't forget to come on by and play our trivia game on Friday nights at 7:00 est.  
    http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxMjI4Mjl8MjcyMTE1NjQ2MQ/open-bns-gifts-with-meaning-sfgcteam-cjw?page=2#comments
    We have loads of fun and everyone is invited.  

    When you get a chance check out our "Member's Classified" section for exclusive coupons to the shops on our team.   This section has been recently updated, so don't miss out on your coupons.

     "See" everyone at 4:00 on Tuesday in the SFGCTeam Meet and Greet Room.  This week we will be discussing:  Keeping pace.....Don't slow down!  New year, new look to your shop!  What's hot and what's not! Change with the times! 


    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, December 10, 2012

    Giveaway Contest With Kalliescotton

    Ladybug:  I hope everyone has been enjoying our weekly game known on Etsy as a BNR or BNS.  Simple put it is an online craft show!  We hope you will also enter our weekly contest.  Everyone can play so head on over and check it out:  http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxMjI4Mjl8MjcyMzY5NzE5Ng/sfgcteam-kallies-cotton-buy-to-be

    We buy from the shops on the board and then our shop replaces them.  So if you are an Etsy seller we'd love to have you join in the fun.  And, if you are a customer on Etsy you too can shop with us and get the great deals we offer each week.

    We even have a daily deals section where you can get one product that day for a great low price!  So what are you waiting for, come join the farm girls and experience our great hospitality!


    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
    Here is the interview that I conducted with Kallie:

    1.  What made you decide to open your own etsy shop?


    When my brother and I had to close down our store due to health reasons, I still wanted to sell what I made, so I opened up the Etsy shop to share my work. It has been a blessing.
    2.  What do you enjoy most about having your own shop?


    The freedom to work when I can and make thing that I love to do.  Etsy has been a life saver to me.

    3.  What do you enjoy most about being a part of the SFGC Team?

    I really enjoy being a part of the sfgcteam, Love the feel of family and the encouragement.


    She has a contest for us

     You can win this microwave baked potato cooking bag in the color of autumn sunflowers This simple bag creates a just right baked potato in your microwave. Great for baking: sweet potatoes, corn on the cob. Heating and Reheating bread, rolls and tortilla chips.



    Contest Rules:


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

    3. Make a purchase from any shop other than Kallie's Cotton and get 1 entry.

    4. Make a purchase from Kallie's Cotton 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 options:



  • Monthly fee $5

  • Yearly fee $30



  • Blog Advertising:
    Get your Etsy shop mini on our blog for just $7 a month!
    For more information contact us at: sunshinefarmgirlcoop@gmail.com


    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!

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


    See you all at the Shop Hop and we hope you'll enter this week's contest!  Don't forget we now have our Fun Cook Lover's themed sampler bag on sale on the home page of our website. Supplies are limited so get one while they last! On sale from December 1 to 31, 2012!  There is a special addition to the sampler bag this month only, our new book that was just published: "Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Best Recipes, Tips and DIY Projects!"

    Looking for green gifts for a swag bag?  Our sampler bag products are green gifts and make the perfect addition to swag bag promotions. Great for the office, executives, doctor's and hair salon's.

     
    Back to you Ladybug!!!
    Ladybug:  
    Don't forget to come on by and play our trivia game on Friday nights at 7:00 est.  http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxMjI4Mjl8MjcyMzY5NzE5Ng/sfgcteam-kallies-cotton-buy-to-be     Everyone is invited to play for prizes.
    When you get a chance check out our "Member's Classified" section each week for exclusive coupons to the shops on our team.

     "See" everyone at 4:00 on Tuesday in the SFGCTeam Meet and Greet Room.


    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, December 3, 2012

    Giveaway Contest With DLABeaddesign

    Ladybug:  Would you like to learn more about  becoming a member of the Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Team?  Our mission is to help other women and men succeed in supporting their families through their handiwork. We are looking for women and men who are willing to put as much effort into making their business a success as we do in making the co-op a success.  For more information please visit our website
    Sunshine Farm Girl Coop.

    I hope everyone has been enjoying our BNR weekly game and contest.  Everyone can play so head on over and check it out  http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxMjI4Mjl8MjcyMTA5ODEyOQ/open-sfgcteam-bnr-featuring?index=0  



    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:
         DLABeaddesign
    Here is the interview that I conducted with Debra:


    1.  When you design an item for your shop, what do you use for your inspiration?

    Anything can inspire me to create an item. From colors, nature or the holidays. I never limit myself.

    2. Do you take custom orders? If so how do you make sure that your customer is satisfied with the finished product?

    Yes I do make custom orders.  I talk to or email the customer about their idea and then I create their item.  I will send pictures of the completed item and if the customer is satisfied they can purchase it.  Also, when the customer receives their item they can let me know if it is what they want. It's all about making the customer happy.


    3. What do you enjoy most about having your own etsy shop?

    Being creative in my own personal way.  I like the way etsy gives you the space to show your personal creations and also the ability to sell your items to customers that will enjoy your creations.


    4. What do you enjoy most about being part of the sfgc team?

    The SFGCTEAM helps it's members to sell their creations and items and also the team helps us to get noticed in etsy and outside of etsy through blogs, facebook, and samples. The team meetings are great also. I have learned a lot from the SFGCTEAM.


    She has a contest for us
    These leverback earrings are made with frosted glass pink heart beads and have a small flower design. Accented with small ivory pearl beads and tiny green glass beads. Sterling silver leverback earwires 



    Contest Rules:

     
    2. Favorite DLABeaddesign  http://www.etsy.com/shop/DLAbeaddesign 

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

    4. Make a purchase from DLABeaddesign 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 BookOrder 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.
    http://bookstore.booktango.com/Products/SKU-000602736/SFGC-Users-Guide.aspx




    Membership Options:


    We now have two promotion club membership options:

  • Monthly fee $5
  • Yearly fee $30



  • Blog Advertising:


    Get your Etsy shop mini on our blog for just $7 a month!
    For more information contact us at: sunshinefarmgirlcoop@gmail.com





    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!

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


    See you all at the Shop Hop and we hope you'll enter this week's contest!  Don't forget we now have our Fun Cook Lover's themed sampler bag on sale on the home page of our website. Supplies are limited so get one while they last! On sale from December 1 to 31, 2012!  There is a special addition to the sampler bag this month only, our new book that was just published: "Sunshine Farm Girl Co-op Best Recipes, Tips and DIY Projects!"

    If you missed the Tea Party sampler bag you can send us an email and see if we have any left.

    Looking for green gifts for a swag bag?  Our sampler bag products are green gifts and make the perfect addition to swag bag promotions. Great for the office, executives, doctor's and hair salon's.




    Back to you Ladybug!!!
    Ladybug:  Don't forget to check out our "Member's Classified" section each week for exclusive coupons to the shops in our team. 



     "See" everyone at 4:00 on Tuesday in the SFGCTeam Meet and Greet Room.

    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!