Markets Of Sunshine Launches Their Very First Podcast Episode Today!

 Help us celebrate a milestone in our small business journey.  Today we are proud to launch our very first podcast episode of the new Markets of Sunshine podcast channel.  We will be featuring monthly challenges focused on the Creative Community.  Each challenge will be designed to help you unlock your creativity and use it as therapy to improve your mental health.

Scroll to the bottom after you read the post to listen to today's episode announcement!

Whether, you are into crafting, sewing, cooking, gardening or painting etc... there will be something that you will be able to implement into your routine to stay focused and joyful.  This is not a sprint.  It's a marathon.  We are taking baby steps to reach our goals.  So don't say: "I can't!"  Say: "I'll try!"  and use each challenge as a stepping stone that builds on each other so that they can become full grown actions.

Our first challenge will begin on Friday, August 13, 2021 by 12 p.m. EST. with the "Daily Sunshine" theme.  I'll go over all the details at that time.  In the meantime, bookmark this page and follow my blog and Instagram accounts @marketsofsunshine_jw

Listen anytime, anywhere at the click of a button.

Here's our trailer episode for you to enjoy!

I hope you will support this new endeavor and help me continue to reach my goals one step at a time with the help of friends like you in the community of creative souls.

Keep Creating In The Sunshine!

Marsha

June Embellishments Kit For Paper Crafts Markets of Sunshine Etsy Shop

 

Tan Butterfly and Bird Kit $5 plus shipping

Blue Butterfly and Bird Kit $5 plus shipping 

See what comes in the kit and what you can use it for in my latest video on YouTube.

DIY GIFTS Using Textured Wallpaper Cloth - Mini Junk Journals

 Make a beautiful junk journal and give as a gift using textured wallpaper cloth.  I'll show you how in this video on my YouTube channel, Markets of Sunshine.  You can buy the wallpaper in my Etsy shop click here .. Shop Now!

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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

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Wisdom Tooth Extraction Home Care Tips For Women Over 50

 This is a celebration post about surviving getting my wisdom tooth extracted with no complications!  

With someone living with Lyme disease, adrenal fatigue and mast cell activation syndrome getting any medical procedure done that requires anesthetic makes your blood run cold.  You don't know if everything will turn out well or not until it's all over with and you've recovered in one piece.

Here is my latest story in my Lyme disease journey.  And, I'm happy to report that I actually lived to tell you my story.  Sit back in your most comfy chair with your favorite cup of whatever and watch my video where I share my tips for those who can only use alternative medicine treatments.  Who can not take any RX drugs or over the counter meds and who are limited to only a few products that help them heal.

This is for all of you!

If you are wanting to learn how to make your own handmade gifts and crafts I'll teach you how to do that too. 

 Fun Ways To Use Your Laminating Machine To Decorate Junk Journal Pages

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Fun Ways To Use Your Laminating Machine For Making Decorative Junk Journal Pages

 It's another craft with me series for today's blog post here at Markets of Sunshine.

I'm going to show you in my video tutorial how you can use your laminating machine in fun ways to make decorative pages for your junk journal.

First, if you're not already a Subscriber to my YouTube channel I invite you to join and help me reach my next goal of 200 Subscriber's.  Once, I reach the 200 mark I'll do another giveaway for two prizes.  One will be a $10 credit to my Etsy shop Markets of Sunshine.  The 2nd prize will be a $10 credit to my Etsy shop Pioneer Fundraiser.

So take a minute right now and Subscribe!  You could be the next winner!!

Enjoy the DIY fun in this video series.  Part 1 is ready for you below.  Just click the arrow.

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!

Step by Step Process of Making a Bee Themed Junk Journal Part 1 and Part 2 Video Tutorial On YouTube #Craftwithme

 I'm going to take you through the step by step process of making a Junk journal with all the bells and whistles in a Bee theme design.  Let's get started.  Here are the supplies that you will need for this fun and easy DIY project.

Supplies list:

• bee themed images
• scrapbook paper
• card stock 8.5 x 11 inches
  
• glue
• scissors
• charms
• tags
• binder 5x7 or 8x10
• fabric 9.5 x 12 inches
• sewing machine (optional)
• buttons
• embellishments

Now on with the presentation video. Click the play button below after you've gathered all your supplies and let's get started!

Save Money Making Junk Journals Using Things Around Your House

Are you new to the junk journal and scrapbooking world?  Have you wanted to start but didn't want to invest a lot of money in it until you know if this is the craft for you?  Well, in today's video I will show you how you can start with things you already have around your house.

I'll also do a product review of Opal Polish.  Share some tips on how to get free samples for your junk journals such as fabric swatches and cash back sites.  Part of the eco-friendly lifestyle that we strive to reach each day.  Zero waste using your magazines and save the land fills.

Subscribe to my channel, Markets of Sunshine <<< click and give this video a thumbs up by hitting the "like" button.

Leave me a comment and let me know you found me from my blog post.

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Markets of Sunshine handmade Sunshine in a Box care pacakges

Pioneer Fundraiser - vintage supplies and gifts

See you soon!

Marsha

Give Her Sunshine In A Box Care Packages That Will Last For Years To Come

Candles burn up.  Candy gets eaten up.  Soap gets used up.  Plants die.  These are all the common things you will find in most gift box care packages for women.  So what are you to do?  We found the solution and came up with a wonderful selection of handmade gifts made right here in the USA.

Four sets to choose from:
Daisy - Sold
Owl - Sold
Poodle - Available
Flamingo - Available

Daisy Set - SOLD OUT!

🌞💗 reusable gift box measures 8x 7 x 1.5 inches

🌞💗 one pleated face mask with filter pocket white muslin elastic ear straps

🌞💗 one handmade greeting card with shaker bead window (blank inside) ready for your message

🌞💗 one gratitude journal measures 3 x 5 inches (80 lined pages front and back)

🌞💗 two wallets with snap closure measures 3.25 x 7 inches

🌞💗 two envelopes with poodle dog design outside and yellow pattern inside measures 3 x 6.75 inches

🌞💗 three paperclip bookmark sets

GIFT WRAP DETAILS:

🎀🎗️ All of the contents listed above will be wrapped in tissue paper and enclosed in the collage decorated gift box shown in the photo #3

SHIPPING DETAILS:

🌞💗🎀🎗️ Ready to ship within 3 to 5 business days via USPS priority mail with tracking from Florida

LIMITED EDITION GIFT SET

🌞💗🎀🎗️ All of our handmade items are made in small batches and only contain a limited number so that they are exclusive to our shop and so that you won't have to worry about someone else giving you the same exact gift.

Owl Set - SOLD OUT

Pink Flamingo Set - Available

Poodle Sunflower Set - Available

Make Your Own Junk Journal Tri-Fold Pocket Inserts - Craft With Me

Making your own junk journal is so rewarding.  I'll show you in this video just how easy it is to take supplies you already have on hand to make a tri-fold pocket card insert for your planner or junk journal.

I invite you over to my channel to Subscribe, like and comment on the video.  That helps me get found in search as well as to grow my community.  Thanks!

Don't forget to also click the bell next to the Red Subscribe button so you get notified every time I upload a new video tutorial on my channel.

Have a Sunshine and Creative Day!

Marsha

Easy Way To Make Fabric Yo-Yo Using This Handy Tool

Do you like to make quilts or junk journals?  If you do then you've probably seen a yo-yo or two hanging around somewhere on the project. 
I've got a easy hack for you with this short and sweet video.
DIY'ers will rejoice!

Here is my go to tool for making fabric yo-yo's in a flash.  It's with the Clover brand of sewing tools.

Head on over to my YouTube channel, Markets of Sunshine and watch me make one in a few minutes using this cool device.