82 Gratitude Journal Prompts That Are Sure To Unlock Your Creativity

 Anyone can be a writer. Pick up this September Embellishments Kit Club that features a fancy beaded pen and enough papers to give you plenty of room to write.  When you use the add-on list of 82 Gratitude Journal prompts that I included for you in my Etsy shop, the words will begin to pour out from your grateful heart. You'll also notice you will start to feel more content and happier each day.

Get outside in the Sunshine each day to unlock your creativity.

Being in nature is all the medicine I need to help me feel calm and safe. I started a #dailysusnhinechallenge over on my Instagram page to help other people who were feeling stuck. Join me in a community movement designed to help you feel confident and motivated. You are not alone on this Creative journey.

Pick up your Daily Sunshine Journal Prompts list and September Embellishments kit club today. Join me and others in this life-changing activity.

Visit my Etsy shop, Markets of Sunshine here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/marketsofsunshine

Don't stop here.  Keep going.  How about that list of 82 Gratitude Journal Prompts <<<click <<< that I use.

Country Patchwork Theme Handmade Embellishments Kits For May In Red and Purple

 

These embellishments kits are filled with a variety of country patchwork theme all handmade from vintage and modern supplies.  In a warm purple and red color pallet.  Priced affordable so that you can start a little project and finish it all in one day.  All the details are in the description at the link below.

Head on over to Markets of Sunshine Etsy shop and pick up one of these little treasures for only $5 plus shipping!  Click Here >>> Shop Now!

Supplies are limited.  Only available for the month of May 2021.

Thank you for your support to our small business.  Made in the USA.

Vintage Fabric For Sale On Etsy

 Do you love to use vintage supplies in your craft or sewing projects?  

Here is a short video featuring a lot of beautiful vintage material in all textures and colors under the sun.

You'll find them in our Etsy shop at this link >>> Pioneer Fundraiser <<<<< Just click to shop!

How To Make Your DIY Projects Look Consistent

 Do you struggle with the idea of starting a new craft or sewing project?  Have you thought about selling your handmade products online but don't know where to start?  You're not alone.  I used to think that it was so easy to make something and open up a shop online and that the sells would come flooding in.  But, guess what?  That doesn't happen unless you're a Celebrity with big bucks to pay a promoter and market your business and website to the masses.

So what do we little fish do to get the word out about our website and business?  Social media and word of mouth advertising.  Yes, and you have to ask people to check out your site.  Otherwise, how will they know that you even have a business online?

In this video I'll give you some pro tips on how to give your handmade products a signature look that will get you raving fans in no time.

While, you're on my YouTube channel soaking up this free content, I'd like to ask you to Subscribe to my channel and share it with a few friends on your social media for me.  You'd be doing me a big favor.

In return I'm doing a giveaway when I reach 400 Subbies.

Thanks!

A New Way To Make A Junk Journal With A No Sew Binding Method! #craftwithme

 So just how many ways are there to make a junk journal?  Well, I've found there are at least a dozen methods and styles to choose from.  If you're not a DIY person and would like to find out just what is a junk journal.  You may purchase one in my Etsy shop, Markets of Sunshine.  Click Here!

Follow along on my YouTube channel and #craftwithme as I show you all twelve this year (2021).

300 Subscriber's Giveaway Winner's Announcement! Markets of Sunshine YouTube Channel For Crafting and Sewing Community!

 We did it!  We smashed the goal of 300 Subscribers today on Markets of Sunshine YouTube crafting and sewing community channel.  Wahoo!!

There are 5 prizes so I'll be picking 5 winners from those who follow all the rules below.

They are easy so everyone can enter.  Grand prize is a $30 store credit to be used in either one of my two Etsy shops.  Open to International and Domestic Subscriber's winner only.

Prizes 2 through 5 are open to only Domestic Subscriber winners with a USA mailing address. 

I will select the items for each winner and notify you by email address that you enter on the rafflecopter form below.

RULES TO ENTER:

1. Subscribe to my YouTube channel Markets of Sunshine at 
2.  https://www.youtube.com/c/SunshineFarmgirlCoopDeltona/videos
3. Fill out the rafflecopter form below in full
4. Share this blog post on your social media and tag me @marketsofsunshine
5. Comment below about the giveaway and why you would like to win

Thanks for entering and being a part of my creative community on YouTube.

If you would like to join my newsletter and receive FREE pdf printables that will help you stay organized in your crafting and sewing projects sign-up here: click HERE!

 ENTER GIVEAWAY BY CLICKING THE RAFFLECOPTER LINK BELOW.

 

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How To Make Word Embellishments Look Aged, Distressed or Weathered for Your Junk Journal Pages and More!

 The one thing that I was missing most in my craft projects was a final statement.  In a word, a word embellishment!  A word is just a word but a word embellishment is a statement!  (I just made that up!)

Let me show you just how easy it is to make your own wordy message on your creative items with just a few supplies that you already have on hand.  I'm sure of that!!!

Watch my video tutorial right now and start turning those gifts into works of art!

Sending You Sunshine,

Marsha

P.S.  Show your support to my business by Subscribing to my YouTube channel here:

Markets of Sunshine click <<<<<<<

 

What Is The Best Quilting Machine For A Beginner?

 This is my question to the sewing experts out there in the quilting community.  I am wanting to purchase a free-motion quilting machine that is around $200.00 and is easy to use.  I was looking at the Brother CS7000i quilt and sewing machine that is around $199.00.  I've read the reviews on it and many are saying there are issues with the bobbin and the thread underneath bunches up on them.

 

Others are saying read the manual carefully several times so that you know exactly how to do the bobbin.  It seems that the bobbin is the biggest issue with this machine.  

What quilting machine do you have?

What issues do you have with your brand machine?

Do you have a Brother quilting machine?  If so, which one?

Head on over to my YouTube channel and see the handmade quilts that I have made all with the slow stitch hand method.

Be sure to hit the big red Subscribe button once you are on my channel and hit the bell so that you don't miss any new updates.  Click here Markets of Sunshine

200 Subscriber Giveaway On YouTube!

 We made it to 200 Subscriber's at Markets of Sunshine YouTube channel!  Wahoo!!!

Thank you so much to all who have put their time and energy into watching and supporting me with my DIY video tutorials and tips.  Teaching has always been what I like to do most and now I am able to do that with my own little TV channel on the world wide web.

As promised we are doing a Giveaway Contest with two prizes.  Here are the rules for entering and having a chance to win one of the prizes.

1.  Subscribe to my YouTube channel (link on entry form below.)

2.  Join my mailing list (link on entry form below)

3.  Share this blog post on your social media site and tag me @marketsofsunshine

4.  Fill out the Raffelcopter entry form below to get in the contest.

Winner's will be drawn on November 30, 2020.

PRIZES ARE: 

ONE $10 STORE CREDIT TO MARKETS OF SUNSHINE ETSY SHOP AND ONE $10 STORE CREDIT TO PIONEER FUNDRAISER ETSY SHOP.

***Winner is responsible to pay shipping and any amount over the $10.  There is no cash value to the prize.  Any amount not spent is lost.  Prize has to be used by December 31, 2020 or it will be forfeited.

 

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Quilt As You Go New Method of Quilting For Beginners and Intermediate Sewers

 Have I got a treat for all of you beginner and intermediate sewers out there who want to learn how to make a quilt block and add the binding in just a few easy steps.  You can make a 12 inch quilt block with binding in under 1 hour with this easy method.  I'm so happy to have discovered it.

 

I'd love for you to Subscribe to my channel and support my little crafting and sewing DIY community.  I'll also share my Etsy seller tips with you as well.  So you can turn a hobby into a side hustle in just a few steps. Check out my Etsy shop, Markets of Sunshine here <<< click <<<

Watch the video below.  Share it on your social media so others can learn this cool tip.  Comment and let me know that it was helpful to you.  Thanks!

How To Make A Monogram Letter With Seed Beads For Your Junk Journals

 Come along and craft with me today in my Florida home studio as I show you how to add a monogram letter to your Junk Journal covers using seed beads!

Bring out your inner child and have some fun while you are staying home and practicing social distancing.

Subscribe to my YouTube channel, Markets of Sunshine and be a part of a fun creative community that is slow and down to earth.  It's a refreshing change from the hustle and bustle of the modern world.

How To Make Your First Junk Journal Without Spending Any Money On Supplies

 This is part four in the video series "Craft Show Ideas #4" featuring ways to make gifts without spending any money on supplies.  Zero waste eco-friendly green craft projects that help you use up supplies you already have on hand or that you can get from others.  

An easy way to make your first junk journal without having to spend a dime on supplies is by gathering up old greeting cards you have stored in a box somewhere.  This custom made anniversary card is on it's way to a customer of mine who commissioned me to make this for her parents Anniversary.

If you have a special occasion coming up and would like me to make you a beautiful card contact me in my Etsy shop at, Markets of Sunshine.  <<< Click

I'll show you in this video how easy it is to turn it into a journal in under 30 minutes.  

Click the button to watch the short tutorial and craft with me today!

Subscribe to my YouTube channel and be entered in my next giveaway contest when I reach 200 Subscriber's.  

DIY Gift Ideas #2 - Matchbook Notepads - Zero Waste Eco-Friendly Crafting Gifts

 We're all looking for unique ways to save money on purchases in 2020 since it's very clear that you never know what tomorrow will bring.  COV-19 has certainly taught us that lesson in the 21st century.  And we also need some fun activities to do inside since that is where most of us have to be anyway.  Why not make the most of this whole quarantine thing together!

This is a ten part video series on using up your craft supplies to make beautiful gifts for care packages or happy mail to send friends and family this year.  I'll show you easy DIY eco-friendly crafting gift ideas that you will be proud to give anyone.  

These cute matchbook notepads will help you use up those small left over paper scraps in your stash and clean up your craft room at the same time.  It's a zero waste win for everyone!

Watch my short video #2 on the list and craft along with me today.  Subscribe to my channel <<< click) and hit the bell so you don't miss any new videos that I post.

I'll be doing a giveaway when I reach 200 Subscriber's.  Hurry and join my little crafting community today!

Did you know that you can place a custom order for any GIFT idea that you have in my Etsy shop, Markets of Sunshine?  Click HERE to contact me.

Vintage Fabric Yardage To Use In Sewing and Crafting Projects - Etsy Shop Pioneer Fundraiser

 My husband and I are the curator's of the Etsy shop Pioneer Fundraiser.  We opened this shop in 2010 to resale vintage treasures aka old stuff that we found in thrift stores and garage sales here in Central Florida.

Our love for all things retro has turned into a nice little supplemental income stream that has been a blessing in disguise.  Since we live on one income coming in from a self-employed business you can't depend on a set amount of weekly income.  It fluctuates from job to job.  

Click Here To Visit Our Etsy Shop Today! <<<
 

The same is true with our Etsy shop income.  It all depends on who finds our shop and buys the item they were looking for as a gift or as a replacement to a set.  So when you put the two income streams together you get what turns out in the end to be a reliable payday.

 

So without further ado let's get right into looking at the latest vintage fabric that is available for you in our Etsy shop.  Watch the short video below from start to finish and you'll see the four beautiful green and blue materials that you can choose from for your project.

We are going to have a HUGE giveaway when we reach 1000 Subscriber's on our YouTube channel.

The prize package will be worth over $200 and have handmade, vintage and organic goodies from a variety of companies that have graciously donated to the prize package.  So join the community of like minded sustainable crafters by Subscribing to Markets of Sunshine on YouTube today! <<<<

 

Fun Ways To Use Your Envelope Punch Board, Eyelets and Brads In Junk Journal Pages

 Welcome to Markets of Sunshine!

You have all of these wonderful tools and supplies in your craft room waiting for you to make something amazing with them.  Right!  But, do you find that you get stuck coming up with new ideas and fun ways to use all of the gadgets?  I have an envelope punch board, eyelets and brads just asking me to get busy and make something with them.

 

So, yesterday I brought them all to my craft table and after watching a few other videos I came up with some really pretty embellishments for my junk journal pages.

Watch this short video and see what I did using my tools and supplies.  For more fun and creative ways to use your stash Subscribe to my YouTube channel, HERE! click <<<<

Craft With Me Making Cluster Layered Embellishments for Junk Journals and Tuck Spots

 Happy Craft With Me Day!

Don't throw those paper scraps away.  Make some cluster embellishments in cute layers using up your paper and fabric stash.  I'll show you what to do with all those bits and pieces of small ephemera and turn them into beautiful layered tags for decorating the pages in your junk journal.

In this video you will learn just how easy it is to make these cute farmhouse themed embellishments.

1. Here is a list of the supplies that you will need...
2. small paper and fabric scraps pieces
3. tacky glue (Aleene's)
4. scissors
5. fabric yoyos
6. die cut shapes (circles, stars, hearts)
7. distressing ink burnt corduroy
8. fun

You're invited to Subscribe to my YouTube channel, Markets of Sunshine <<click <<<

When I reach 200 Subscriber's I'll be doing a giveaway with two prizes.  A $10 credit to both of my Etsy shops.

Just click the button to watch the video and then click the Big Red Subscribe button to join my little crafting community.  

Thanks!

Etsy Seller Tips - How To Open and Etsy Shop The Right Way

 Are you new to selling on Etsy?  Maybe you used my referral link for 40 free listings and opened your first shop or 2nd shop so you could start off totally free.  Well did you find it was easy to set up but did you know that if you don't fill out all the information they ask for your shop can be shut down.  It has happened to other newbies.

Watch my Etsy seller tips video and learn all the things you need to have filled out in your shop so Etsy doesn't shut you down one day out of the blue.  If you are a work from home Mom and want to make some extra money selling your handmade items you'll need to know a few things about running a small business on Etsy.

Check out my shop on Etsy, Markets of Sunshine and see all the things that I have filled out and then check your shop and fill in the blanks.  You can thank me later.  This information is for free and you are not obligated to make a purchase.  Just do what your heart moves you to do.

My 2nd shop that my husband runs is Pioneer Fundraiser where we sell vintage gifts and supplies.  Pop in and see what we have that might be the perfect gift for that special occasion you have coming up.

Care Package Writing Box With Junk Journal In A Bee Theme

 Taking care of yourself is top priority these days and Markets of Sunshine has custom made writing box gift sets filled to the brim with all kinds of goodies to keep you feeling calm and happy!

Everything in the wood box is handmade and the decorative design is decoupaged on top of a coat of white acrylic paint.

Anyone would love to receive this as a gift.  Why not send some happy mail to yourself or a friend today!  Visit us in our Etsy shop Markets of Sunshine by clicking HERE!

While you are watching the video why not take a moment and Subscribe to our channel.  Thanks!

we love to see our little community growing.  We are well on our way to 200 Subscriber's.  

When we reach the 200 mark we'll be doing a giveaway to 2 folks.  A $10 store credit to both of our Etsy shops.  Markets of Sunshine and Pioneer Fundraiser.

Stop by and add your favorites to your cart and get ready to use your $10 store credit.  If you win that is!  Your chances of winning are high if you follow all the rules of the contest.  See you soon!

Sending you Sunshine!

Marsha

Day In The Life Of An Etsy Entrepreneur - Selling Vintage Fabric

 Etsy is a marketplace that hosts millions of small business owners from around the world.  It's main focus is on unique handmade items for the whole family.  But, there is also vintage items and supplies available too.  This week I am doing a shop update to our vintage resale shop, Pioneer Fundraiser.

We have a huge variety of vintage fabrics that are used and unused that we have stored in plastic containers in a climate controlled setting.  If you are in the market for some great vintage textiles then you'll want to watch this video and come grab your favorites so that you can make something beautiful and unique for yourself or a friend.

 You're invited to join our little creative community and Subscribe to our YouTube channel,

Markets of Sunshine <<<<click here <<<<

Spotlight Etsy Shop Pioneer Fundraiser - Shop Vintage Fabric and Supplies

 Maker Monday is shining a spotlight on the Etsy shop, Pioneer Fundraiser.

 

You'll find a wide variety of like new vintage fabric and supplies in this charming little shop.  They add items on a weekly basis so you are sure to find something perfect for the project you are working on.

There is also a huge assortment of collectibles, home decor and housewares from around the world in excellent vintage used and like new condition to choose from.  

Here is a preview of the latest fabrics that are available for purchase in this quaint shop.