Holiday Sales and Coupons

Here is the official list of sales, coupon codes and deals from Team Bluegrass for the Holiday season.  Keep checking back because we will be adding to and updating the post!

From TNTees:

I'm running free shipping up til and including Thanksgiving Day (code: FreeShippingNov)
Black Friday through Cyber Monday- Free gift with every purchase!

From Whimsybeading:

1. 30% coupon discount all Friday,11-25-11, using coupon code BLACK30
2. If your post-discount total is over $75, your shipping will be refunded by Paypal, so you’ll get free shipping!
3. If you purchase a gift certificate at full price, for use on or after 12-26-11, you will receive a gift certificate with a bonus amount.

$25 gift certificate will get you $35 in shop credit, 40% more.
$50 gift certificate will get you $75 in shop credit, 50% more.

Here’s the fine print:

1. Gift certificates purchased using the BLACK30 coupon code will be issued for their face value ONLY.
2. Gift certificates with bonus amounts will be issued to the email used for your Etsy account, unless you specify otherwise. You will receive instructions on how to redeem the gift certificate when it is sent to you. It is in a printable PDF format. If you need to update your version of Adobe Reader, please go here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/
3. Wear the Lilac charity items will not be available for purchase during the sale.
4. Depending on order volume, turnaround time will be 10 – 15 business days. We will make every effort to ship your items to you in time for Christmas delivery, and may upgrade your shipping at our discretion. You will not be charged for the difference in shipping costs.

Please email us if you have questions.

 From Glory Be Herbals-20% off Wednesday through Sunday (Nov 23-27) coupon code TURKEY.  Now extended through Monday Nov 28th.

From Adellerose- Black Friday sale starts on Thanksgiving -25% off everything in my shop from 11/24 until 11/30. Coupon code HOLIDAYS25.

Cr8something will be offering a coupon for 15% off! Coupon code HAPPYHOLIDAYS. Starts 11/23-12/15/11.

From Neiro 
 ☆★☆Christmas Event☆★☆
If you purchase at my shop in December, you will get a free crocheted holy leaf clip!!! There is No minimum order for that. Do not miss this chance

 

June Giveaway

Our June giveaway is sponsored by Cory and Kelly of  hotoffthethelathe.  This is a one of a kind handmade bottle stopper. Made from a beautiful piece of laminated hardwood. Sanded through eight grits for a durable, shiny finish. Makes a wonderful gift.   

This giveaway is open to US residents only and the contest ends at midnight on June 30th.  Here's how to enter:

1. Visit the hotoffthelathe etsy shop and tell us which items you like or would like to see. Comment counts as one entry.  

2. Follow the Bluegrass etsy team blog if you are not already a follower. Let us know you are following by commenting below. (one chance to win)

3. Subscribe to the Bluegrass etsy emails from this blog if you are not already a subscriber. Let us know you have subscribed in a comment below. (one chance to win)

4. Post about this contest on your own blog and leave us the link below for your blog. (one chance to win)

5. Tweet about this contest from your twitter account and leave us your twitter name. (one chance to win)

6. Make a purchase from  hotoffthelathe for 3 chances to win. List the transaction ID in three separate comments below.


To find more handmade items from the Bluegrass Etsy Street team simply log into etsy and search "teambluegrass
  

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!

Feature Friday: Jackie Alberti - GloryBeHerbals

Today on Feature Friday, we focus on Jackie Alberti of GloryBeHerbals. If you have been following the blog you will recognize Jackie's name from the Kentucky Wild Weeds articles that she writes for us. Now we learn a little more about Jackie and her love of plants, flowers and herbs.

How did you first hear about etsy?

I first heard about etsy from another student in my herbal program.

Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!

My favorite is aromatherapy but I also love herbs. I also knit and crochet when the urge strikes me but that's usually for family gifts.


How did you get started as a designer?

I have always been interested in herbs. I seriously studied herbs and essential oils a few years ago because I was getting really concerned about how many chemicals my family is exposed to. I really believe that plants are God's gift to us and they can sometimes work in ways that pharmaceuticals can't. After I was using herbs and essential oils for a few months I realized how much better my stress levels were and I was off all my prescription meds, plus I wasn't having any of the nasty side effects. How great is that!


What inspires you to create?

Sometimes it seems to come out of nowhere. Definitely a new herb or essential oil will inspire creativity. Sometimes I am trying to find a new protocol for a specific condition and I will be drawn to a certain plant or oil.


How long have you been a member of Bluegrass etsy and how did you hear about the team?

I have been on the team for about a year and a half now. I was invited to join not long after I signed up on etsy and I'm really glad I joined. We have really nice people and it's great to have a group supporting each other. BEST is a great team and I hope more members will be inspired to participate more. We have some members that are working SO HARD for the benefit of the whole team! If we could get half the team this passionate we probably could take over the world-or at least the state.


Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?

I think being an active member of a street team really helps with networking and morale. I also say keep on doing what makes you happy and listen to your customers.


Anything else you would like to add?

Actually I have a new store for perfumery where I am using mainly fragrance oils plus some natural perfumes. It's at JASaromatics if anyone would like to check it out. I also love to do custom work for customers-it challenges me in a great way.

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Thanks Jackie for the interview. In addition to Jackie's JASaromatics shop, you may also want to check out her Glorybeherbals etsy shop!

To see more of the talented arts and crafts from Kentucky Handmade, go to etsy.com and type in teambluegrass in the search box.