And the Winner Is!

Congratulations to Teresa R. of PaperonParade! Teresa is the winner of the December team giveaway donated by Belinda Johnson of Wandering Whimsies. Enjoy the cute "Joy to the World" snowman ornament. We'll be sure that you receive it before Christmas!

We will announce the January giveaway in about 2 weeks.

On behalf of the entire Bluegrass Etsy Team, we wish you a very happy Holiday Season!

Give a Gift Made in Kentucky Month

It's Official! Here is a wonderful press release from the Governor's office, proclaiming December as the month to buy something handmade from Kentucky. Our team couldn't agree more! To see wonderful Ky Handcrafted items, visit etsy.com and search for "teambluegrass" in the search box. It's not too late to do some holiday shopping!

Original artwork by andreatdesigns

Governor Beshear Promotes Giving Gifts Made in Kentucky

Press Release Date: Tuesday, December 01, 2009
Contact Information: Ed Lawrence
Communications Director
(502) 564-3757 ext. 473
ed.lawrence@ky.gov
www.artscouncil.ky.gov

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear has proclaimed December 2009 as "Give a Gift Made in Kentucky Month," and representatives of the Kentucky Arts Council joined First Lady Jane Beshear yesterday, along with regional artists and state and local officials, in kicking off the campaign at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.

"We are very pleased to join in this campaign to contribute to our state's economy and support artists in Kentucky," said Lori Meadows, executive director of the Kentucky Arts Council. "Giving a gift made in Kentucky is as gratifying as receiving a gift made in Kentucky."

If you're not sure what someone on your gift list would like, consider purchasing a "Kentucky Unbridled Spirit Gift Card" online at http://parks.ky.gov/gift. The gift recipient can use the card to purchase works by the over 650 artisans featured at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea (www.kentuckyartisancenter.ky.gov).

The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, creates opportunities for Kentuckians to value, participate in and benefit from the arts. Kentucky Arts Council funding is provided by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.

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Our Holiday Giveaway!

We are excited to announce the winner of the November giveaway!! Wanda B. of Winnipeg, Manitoba is the winner of the necklace from 3Magpies.

Our December giveaway will be drawn in two short weeks so that the winner can enjoy it during the holidays. The December giveaway is created by our very own Belinda Johnston of WanderingWhimsies. Be sure to check out her shop for other cute whimsical items for the holidays!


Description: This 5 1/2 inch star shaped wood snowman is holding a banner made from a piece of vintage quilt with "Joy to the World" hand-stitched across the banner. Several small jingle bells adorn the edges of the banner.

The snowman is painted a light buttermilk color, sanded along the edges and lightly antiqued for an time worn appearance. This beautiful country primitive snowman ornament does have a wire hanger attached for hanging on your tree or wreath, but will also stand on its own on a shelf or mantle.

This item is valued at $15.95.

Want to win? Here's what you need to do. Visit the WanderingWhimsies etsy shop here. Come back to this blog post and leave a comment on something in Belinda's shop. Give Belinda ideas about what you like or ask a question of her. For additional chances to win, subscribe to this blog, become a follower, tweet about the contest or put the contest on your blog. Be sure to let us know with separate comments so you get additional chances to win.

We'll draw a random winner on December 15 and will post that week.

Good luck to all and Happy Holidays from the Bluegrass Etsy Team!!

Black Friday Cyber Monday promotions on Etsy

Teambluegrass is on top of the Black Friday fun! Here are a list of Kentucky handmade shops and the promotions they are having for Black Friday and Cyber Monday! You can click here to shop the whole teams listings or enter "teambluegrass" in the search bar on Etsy.com to find everything made by us!

LeslieN is having a sale and FREE SHIPPING in her jewelry shop for Black Friday All prices will be marked down by 10% just in time for morning Black Friday shoppers! She has a gorgeous selection of natural gemstone jewelry.



Glorybeherbals is having free shipping in her shop of all natural herbal products. Glorybeherbals is also known as Jackie who has been doing our Kentucky Wild Weeds Series here on the blog! She really knows her stuff!




BlessedBe is having Free Shipping all the way till Christmas! She has BEAUTIFUL Christian themed jewelry. Perfect for the Christian in your life!



WhimsyBeading is having 15% off everything from Friday till Monday and also Free Shipping! They specialize in PLUS sizes and make gorgeous elegantly crafted Beadwoven works of art with a steampunk/gothic/victorian feel.




WanderingWhimsies is having 10% off ALL orders and 15% off all order over $40.00 Free shipping to US and Canada! Wandering Whimsies has a fine selection of handmade primitives, Raggedies and other beautiful things, check her out!




DoMosaics is having 10% off all 5x7 Mosaic Frames and Mirrors till Dec 15th. They have a gorgeous selection of handmade mosaic frames, trivets, mirrors, and more!


PurpleGypsyStudio is having 10% off and free shipping 11-27 thru 11-30. This shop has gorgeous hand fired pottery. What a great gift!


LaDonna Eastman is having a sale in both of her shops Ladonnaedesigns And ClosetVintage She is having free shipping and 20% off in both shops Black Friday thru Cyber Monday!



SewFriendzy is having 10% off thru Paypal refund Black Friday thru Cyber Monday. They are our newest members who make lovely Pet beds, bags, totes and more!


AimeePlus3 is having 10% off in her shop via Paypal refund. She has an amazing assortment of pet beds, collars, leashes and other pet goodies!


Creativeeyestudio is having Free shipping to US and Canada Balck friday thru Cyber Monday!
She has handmade cards as well as gorgeous handmade Jewelry. All her earwires are Sterling Silver and she has a large selection to choose from.



SmackinArt is having a special "Let's Make a Deal!" Buy one item from textiles and get 1/2 off (the one of the lesser value). Buy one ACEO and get one FREE. Buy one print and get 1/2 off another one.



Lunabudknits is having 10% off ALL merchandise Nov 27th thru Nov 30th. This means EVERYTHING...Wheels, roving, carders, fiber, ALLLL of her stuff. She even has some hemp top!! Everything for your spinning needs can be found here. 10% off via refund thru paypal after purchase.


BellaSmiles is having Free shipping till monday and a 7$ vintage necklace sale!


Sarabeedesigns is having free shipping in the US and half price shipping internationally. Sarabee has gorgeous drop spindles, hand painted roving, polymer clay Poke me nots for your knitting needles, gorgeous hand dyed yarn etc....


I will update this post as I hear of more team members having sales, if you are on the team and have a sale I have not mentioned here please add it to our forum thread here and I will update this post accordingly.

Have a great weekend everyone!