Delecto Art Custom Note Cards

 

This week our featured artist from Markets of Sunshine is Kayla from Delecto Art!  Let's give her a big Sunshine Welcome!  Woot! Her shop is filled with unique note cards all with her original artwork style and color.  Kayla loves to do black and white drawings and has added color note cards as well to meet all your customer's requests.

She is working on a special line just for Markets of Sunshine Gift of the Month Club subscribers.  So, if you haven't joined, you'll want to do so before the end of this month so you don't miss this exclusive line of her note cards.  It will be an ongoing series so sign-up today!

TIP CORNER

This week we are sharing a great all natural way to rid your house and yard of those unwanted creepy crawling bugs!  Head to your local do-it-yourself store and get the 'food grade' type of 'diatomaceous earth'!
It is a sure fire way to put and end to ants, spiders, fleas, ticks, roaches and more!  All safe for you and your pets.  You can even put it on your pets bedding and body to kill fleas and ticks.

Special Offers
  A few weeks ago we launched our new program called 'Gift of the Month Club' with a special offer to the first six that sign-up.  You must pay for your first subscription and keep it to qualify for the free offer.  Once, you have started your subscription we will send you an email with your free Buyer's Club membership number. 
Refer your friends and family to our Club's and you'll receive a surprise gift in the mail as our way of saying 'Thanks'!
I will update the number of offers left each week as they are taken.  I'm happy to announce we have had three new subscribers to our Gift of the Month Club!  Woohoo!!!!
That means We only have three (3) special offers left, so hurry and get your special offer today and support Markets of Sunshine handmade vendors.

This week we want to give our reader's a special coupon to use in our Etsy shops.  Use 'thankyou15' at checkout to get your special discount on your total purchase.  Click here to visit our Etsy Team and shop with all our members!


Sharing Corner
Thanks to these seller's who shared our link on Facebook last week.
Stitinhipchicks, Aprons and More

Markets of Sunshine Newsletter
Have you signed up for our newsletter yet?  If not, do so today at this link, click here!   Each week our newsletter subscribers get a reminder that we have our latest blog post ready for them to read.  Then on the last day of each month you get the regular newsletter filled with special offers, fun tips, recipes and great places for you to improve your health and your home just for our subscribers.
Have you signed up for our newsletter yet?  If not, do so today at this link, click here!

Etsy Team
 Our Etsy team is growing with new vendors and shoppers!  Did you know that you can join as a customer/buyer without having a shop on Etsy?  Click here to join our great team and support handmade artists from Markets of Sunshine and all over the world.

We hope you have enjoyed this weeks blog post and will tune in each week for more great happenings from your favorite Artists on the web!


Marsha Jaramillo
Owner/Captain

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Markets of Sunshine Welcomes You To Our Blog!!!!

We are so excited to announce our 'big' deal for the summer!!!  We have several promotions happening for you to take advantage of over the next three months, July, August and September.
First, You can earn a free Buyer's Club membership with everyone membership you purchase.
Second, You can earn free Advertising on our blog and in our monthly newsletter when you sign-up for our latest and greatest Advertising option.  Email us for details at: marsha@marketsofsunshine.com
Third, You can earn a free 'Gifts of Sunshine' bag with everyone you purchase during the next three months.  Simple tell us in the comment box at check-out which two themes you would like to purchase.

Summer means weekends at the BBQ, Pool Parties, Beach excursions, theme park outings and more!  Why not have a mid-week party with Country Gourmet Home!  We have so many fun and yummy food party themes to choose from, like our Taco party, Ice Cream Sundae party, Crazy Salad party and Chocolate Lover's party just to name a few.  Contact me today to book your party!  We do online parties, catalog parties and in-home parties!  So, pick your theme and pick your party and give us a call!  


 Visit us on Facebook and find out where we got these great recipes and gardening tips from! 

This Week's featured Artist is Carolyn from WeePrincess 

When you make a purchase this week from Carolyn's shop use coupon code FREESHIP to receive free shipping on your entire order.  *Excludes custom orders.

Carolyn has a fun DIY project for us this week.

How to Make Paper Dolls With Downloadable Patterns

Download and print these cute paper doll templates and clothes patterns, then let the kids cut, paste, color and dress the dolls. It will keep them happy and occupied for hours.

By Kim Stoegbauer, The TomKat StudioMore in Decorating

 

DIY Paper Dolls

This is a great rainy-day or any-day project for the kids. Create a paper doll kit: Store the materials in a box or basket so they'll be ready anytime the kids want to play. To create the kit, print out a bunch of doll templates, cut out the fabric clothing and gather together buttons, ribbons and glue sticks.

Tools and Materials

Here's what you'll need: paper doll templates and clothes templates ( fabric, paper, card-stock scraps, ribbons, buttons, jewels, scissors and a glue stick.

Click here to download the girl pattern  http://img.diynetwork.com/DIY/2013/02/04/DO_NOT_RESIZE_CI-tomkat-studio_paper-doll_-girl.pdf

 Click here to download the boy pattern http://img.diynetwork.com/DIY/2013/02/04/DO_NOT_RESIZE_CI-tomkat-studio_paper-doll-boy.pdf

Click here to download the clothes http://img.diynetwork.com/DIY/2013/02/04/DO_NOT_RESIZE_CI-tomkat-studio_paper-doll-clothing-templates.pdf

 

Roasted Asparagus with Parmesan and Lemon

Recipe type: Sides

Serves: 4

Prep time:  10 mins

Cook time:  12 mins

Total time:  22 mins

Ingredients

• 1 bunch asparagus, tough ends trimmed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
• ½ teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
2. Place the asparagus on a baking sheet and drizzle with the oil.
3. Sprinkle with Parmesan, salt, and pepper, then toss to combine.
4. Spread the asparagus into a single even layer.
5. Roast the asparagus until tender, about 12 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with lemon zest and juice, then serve.   
   
    
   What's New!
   Two new pages on our blog!  Baby Gift Registry and Wedding Gift Registry!  Check them out!  Please share them with friends and family.
   Exclusive New Offer! See what we have added new on the Weekly Specials page. Try before you buy offers! Get them while they last!
   Ready to show off your handiwork to the world? Become a vendor of our Marketplace here! We are also launching a new coupon book for our vendors to advertise their products in at the beginning of August 2013!  Contact us for details to have your business included for one low fee!
   
   Did you read my Facebook post today?  If so, you know I am offering something really fun today only!!!  ****The first person to leave a blog comment today and follow our blog wins a July Gifts of Sunshine bag!!!  Woot!!! *** Send an email to me with your mailing address and full name to marsha@marketsofsunshine.com
   
   Let's see who reads my Facebook posts and who wants to win something fun today!!!
   
    
           Being Green Is Not Easy!!! But Someone Has to Do It!!!
                    Who Better Than Markets of Sunshine!!!
                Tune in next week for more great Sunshine News!

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.

Weekly Trivia Game & Prizes! Click Here!

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.

http://bookstore.booktango.com/Products/SKU-000602736/SFGC-Users-Guide.aspx

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!

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!                                                           

 

Contest Rules:

1. Favorite this treasury Gift Ideas from SFGCTeam: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTkxMjI4Mjl8MjcyMzc0NjAzMA/online-craft-show-bns-sfgcteam-featuring 

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.

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.

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!