HOLIDAY TWENTYTWELVE

It's Holiday Gift Time!  This year with your purchase of $35 or more (before shipping), my special present just for you is a pair of sterling silver earrings with your choice of gemstone!  Choose from milky minty SERPENTINE, deep blue AVENTURINE, or royal purple AMETHYST.  Your special gift will be lovingly boxed and ready to give to that special someone - who may very well be, ahem, yourself!

Want to order in time for Christmas?  Order by these dates...

2012 HOLIDAY SUGGESTED ORDER BY DATES:

• USA - December 1
• CANADA - December 5
• LOCAL DELIVERY (Lower Mainland, BC) - December 8
• AFRICA - November 9
• EVERYWHERE ELSE - November 21

Wishing you all a lovely holiday season full of lots and lots of handmade presents!

SHOP NOW at len&len on Etsy!
SHOP NOW at len&len on Big Cartel!

CYBER MONDAY TWENTYTWELVE

Happy Cyber Monday everyone!  Please enjoy 15% off at len&len on Etsy on your entire order (before shipping) with coupon code "CYBERMONDAY2012"!  This sale is on TODAY ONLY, so head on over to the shop right now!

CLICK HERE TO SHOP NOW AT LEN&LEN ON ETSY!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Just a little announcement that the shops will be closed for the holidays from December 21 to January 2. Wishing you all a warm and fuzzy holiday season with your loved ones! Don't forget to slow down and enjoy, and see you in the new year!

HOLIDAY TWENTYELEVEN

It's gift giving time again! Buy handmade this year and give the special people in your life something lovingly made just for them! (Aw, aren't you a sweetie-pie!)

And this year, my gift to you is a FREE PAIR OF STERLING SILVER AND LABRADORITE EARRINGS with your purchase of $50 or more (before shipping)!

Want your order in time for Christmas? Order by these dates...

2011 HOLIDAY SUGGESTED ORDER BY DATES:

USA - December 5
CANADA - December 9
LOCAL DELIVERY (Lower Mainland, BC) - December 12
Everywhere Else - November 30

Hope everyone has a lovely holiday season full of love and handmade goodies and (mmm...) peppermint hot chocolate!

SHOP NOW at len&len on Etsy!
SHOP NOW at len&len on Big Cartel!

BLACK FRIDAY TWENTYELEVEN

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Please enjoy the Black Friday to Cyber Monday sale at the shops! Get 15% off your entire purchase (before shipping) from Friday, November 25 to Monday, November 28. Enter code "BLACKFRIDAY2011" during check-out to receive your discount!

SHOP NOW at len&len on Etsy!
SHOP NOW at len&len on Big Cartel!

SLEEP ON IT

iron-on pillowcase transfers tutorial from Creature Comforts

I was looking for a quick and easy DIY Valentine’s day project for my honey, and I found this super cute tutorial and free download for iron-on pillowcase transfers on one of my fave blogs, Creature Comforts. Surprise your special someone with these sweet pillowcases decorating your bed on Valentine’s night, and maybe you’ll get a lil’ surprise from them too - oh my!

Click here to see the tutorial…

DOUBLE THE EXPOSURE

I was so lucky to get double the exposure during my Etsy featured seller interview when my Thick Ripple Cuff Bracelet in Sterling Silver was also featured on the front page simultaneously!

Here's the breathtaking all white treasury that made it to the front page...

THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

Well, I don't know how we got here so fast, but it's that time of year again! As I said before, I know it always seems a little too early to be talking about the holidays before Black Friday, but when it comes to buying gifts online (might I add, from the comfort of your home in your warm flannel pajamas), it's never too early to get it all done! And besides, as long as I don't bring up the subject before Costco takes out their Christmas gift baskets, I dare say, I ain't jumping the gun...
So here we go - this year, my holiday gift to you...
Get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT with every $50 purchase (before shipping)!

Oh, and there's no limit to the number of free surprise gifts, so order as much as you like! The more you order, the more free gifts you'll get!

Spend $100 and get 2 FREE GIFTS
Spend $150 and get 3 FREE GIFTS
And so on and so forth… 

Curious about the surprise gifts? Well, don't worry, I promise they'll definitely delight - lovely enough to give to that special person on your nice list... or maybe keep as a special present to yourself!

And don't forget, all len&len designs come lovingly gift packaged and ready to give to your special loved ones! That's one less little chore to do before Christmas - phew!

CLICK HERE to SHOP NOW!

That's it for now... wishing you all a very happy HANDMADE holiday season!

P.S. My big announcement is coming up in the next 2 weeks! I'm so excited!!

I WISH {VINTAGE PUMPKIN THANKSGIVING}

plastic trays from time valley

fondue pot from ByHeart

cappuccino mugs from Bluebell

Pyrex bowls from Strictly Vintage

A few ways to serve up Thanksgiving dinner... vintage style in bright pumpkin! Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving everyone!

JUST A FEW MORE SLEEPS

Just a few more sleeps ‘til Christmas, and my Etsy shops have closed their virtual doors for an eensy weensy teensy little while as I thoroughly enjoy the holidays with my family...

Yes, I'm finally getting around to doing those little things that make this time of year so wonderful - made some really cute clay ornaments with my daughter, perused my old recipe books for a yummy cake recipe (happy birthday dad!), hand stitched names on our stockings... oh how I love Christmas!

No fears though, I’ve left apartment49 and Tweet Treat up and running for browsing and shopping for what us cold toesie Canadians call Boxing Week (or as what I like to call the “get what I really wanted for Christmas” week)! There’s just a slight delay in shipping from now until January 4, when I return from my little holiday vacay. And so, to make up for the wait, I thought I’d offer some really awesome shipping promos!

At apartment49, enjoy FREE SHIPPING to the United States and Canada and only $2 Flat Rate shipping to everywhere else!

At Tweet Treat, enjoy LOWER FLAT RATE SHIPPPING in the entire shop!

All Cowls & Scarves - ONLY $5.00 FLAT RATE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
All Hats - ONLY $3.00 FLAT RATE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!
All Hair Pretties - FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE!

Okay, so sneak down to the Christmas tree, carefully peel the tape from your gifts, and take a tiny little peek at your presents… What?!? Not the gorgeous asymmetrical cuff from apartment49 or the chunky industrial cowl from Tweet Treat that you really wanted? Alright then, time to take matters into your hands, get on your computer, and go get what you really wanted for Christmas!

Happy holidays everyone, and wishing you all a truly lovely, warm and fuzzy time of year!

ETSY HOLIDAY SALE

Thick Glimmer Cuff by apartment49

I thought I should kick off the holiday shopping season with an added bonus! In celebration of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, every item at apartment49 is 10% OFF until November 30!

PLUS...
Don't forget my HOLIDAY GIFT SPECIAL also at apartment49!

My little holiday gift to you…
Get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT with every $30 purchase*!
 
No limit to the number of free surprise gifts!
Spend $60 and get 2 FREE GIFTS
Spend $90 and get 3 FREE GIFTS
And so on and so forth…

ENJOY, and HAPPY HOLIDAY SHOPPING!!

*total before shipping

HOLIDAY 2009

I know it always seems a bit too early to talk about the holidays at the beginning of November, but when it comes to buying gifts online, it's never too early!

Here are the 2009 HOLIDAY SEASON SUGGESTED MAILING DATES...

Canada – December 14
U.S.A. – December 12
Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Caribbean – November 28
Central/South America, Africa – November 21

And as my holiday gift to you...
At apartment49, get a FREE SURPRISE GIFT with every $30 purchase*! No limit to the number of free surprise gifts!

Spend $60 and get 2 FREE GIFTS
Spend $90 and get 3 FREE GIFTS
And so on and so forth…

*total before shipping

And if you haven't already noticed, my other shops, KUKUkachoo and Tweet Treat, are bare and empty. But don't worry, they're just under construction temporarily as I madly make new goodies in every spare minute I find! I'll get some listings up and running very very soon (before the holidays for sure), and there will definitely be some holiday specials at those shops as well!
 
And just a heads up, all of my shops will be closed from December 20 to January 4 for the holidays! 

That's it for now... wishing you all an early happy HANDMADE holiday season!

GET WHAT YOU REALLY WANTED

Iolite Open Hoops by apartment49

I'll be away from all my Etsy shops for the holidays, but Apartment 49 will still be open for browsing and shopping! PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE WILL BE NO SHIPPING DURING THIS TIME. All orders during this period will be shipped promptly when I return.

But, to make up for the delay in shipping, I'm having an AFTER CHRISTMAS SALE!! ALL REGULAR PRICED ITEMS ARE 15% OFF!! Yes, that's right, now you can get yourself what you really wanted for Christmas! ENJOY!

And a HUGE THANK YOU to all of my lovely customers for another amazing year on Etsy! See you in the new year with loads of new creations! Til then, I wish you all a very happy holiday season!

THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN

Santa Birdie Gift Tags by KUKUkachoo

Yes, that's right, it's holiday shopping time! For some of you fellow shopaholics out there, this is the perfect excuse to go out and SHOP UNTIL YOU DROP! And for those of you who hate going out amongst the crazy packed malls, this is a tortuous annual ritual. Don't fret, anti-shoppers! Avoid the crowds, and shop online! Tons of lovely handmade goodies are waiting to be given to everyone on your Christmas list at all of my online shops! Your gift recipients will love you for being so thoughtful and original by choosing something specially handmade.

Visit Apartment49 for modern jewelry designs featuring sterling silver and luxe gemstones. And right now is the perfect time to shop, since I'm offering FREE SHIPPING on everything at Apartment49 from now until November 30! Plus, there's tons of beautiful designs to choose from for only $20 and under!

And at KUKUkachoo and TweetTreat, enjoy FREE GIFT PACKAGING, so all your gifts are beautifully packaged and ready to give!

Oh, and while you're picking out gifts for your loved ones, don't forget to get a few gifts for yourself...

CHRISTMAS SHIPPING DEADLINES

Order before these dates to ensure your packages arrive in time for the holidays:

U.S. and Canada - December 12
Europe, Asia, and Australia - December 5Everywhere Else - November 30

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!! Best wishes from my heart to yours!