Whimsy House Yart Sale

Yard + Art = YART

The 2nd Annual Etsy-Wide Yart Sale is on NOW! Woo Hoo! Running June 10th to the 14th, now is the time to snatch up some awesome deals on Etsy... be sure to start with Whimsy House :) 30 items marked down and put into our Yart Sale Section for your shopping pleasure.

An added discount bonus for all my dedicated blog followers...
Simply mention "WH Goodness" in the "notes to seller" box at check out and receive FREE SHIPPING too!! That's right, unlimited free shipping on ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING at Whimsy House so shop to your hearts content and save, save, save! I will refund your shipping costs through PayPal or you are welcome to wait for a revised invoice.

Watch for new sale items daily! I love to get a good deal... love to share them too!

Cheers! xOxOxO Molly

Buttons, Buttons...

...the stash...

Finally! Spring has arrived in Wisconsin.

Yes, It's a long time coming in our neck of the woods but all the snow is gone and we hardly ever have frost warnings any longer at night. (well, we did last night but that was a fluke - ha!)

The arrival of spring can only mean one fabulous, fantastic, stupendous, butterflies-in-the-tummy thing... FLEA MARKETS! Woo Hoo! One of my favorites close to home is located in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. I get to do some serious button shopping there with "the button lady under the bleachers." She's been collecting her whole life and is now set to sell. I have a really great husband who "let's me" shop by taking the three kiddos and buying them popcorn and snowcones to keep them busy while I hunt and gather and spend too much on my obsession. It was opening weekend and the weather was beautiful to top things off. Perfection! I had a very blessed Sunday - how lucky I am.

Now, I cannot wait to start crafting... Keep your eyes out for new creations coming your way. And if you're ever in Southern Wisconsin on flea market Sunday, let me know. We can wrestle over buttons and share a brat and cheese curds (unfortunately I don't think they serve beer there!) Cheers!

xOxOxO Molly

...more of the stash...

Mother's Day Sale

"The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before. The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new."

~Rajneesh

In honor of Mother's Day...
FREE SHIPPING on all Jewelry Items
if you mention MOM in the notes to seller box at check out - your shipping will be promptly refunded through Paypal.

One week only - April 26th through May 2nd. Enjoy!

Happy Mother's Day to all you Mamas out there - Cheers!

xOxOxO Molly

Meet Ellen at One Ripe Peach

Pretty in Pink Wedding Photo Album by One Ripe Peach

I discovered artist Ellen's shop, One Ripe Peach, at the very start of my love affair with Etsy. Her items are incredible! Unique with vintage flair, feminine and fanciful... pure girly goodness. I just love the way she uses vintage fabrics, trims and images to make her fabulous treasures. Each item at One Ripe Peach is as irresistible as the next and Ellen always has something new to offer. She made custom baby shower invites for me - the new mommy was thrilled as was I. I can't get enough of Ellen's talent...

1) What is your craft and what led to you to take it up?

Mixed Media artist. I love creating with vintage fabrics, papers and trims....recreating from vintage pieces. I guess I am just really drawn to creating...I love the process of creating...taking something old and vintage and giving it a totally new and fresh look...yet keeping with the vintage flair.





2) What part of your work do you enjoy the most?

Finding bits and baubles....searching for vintage treasures is probably my favorite part. I love finding something that someone else has long forgotten...and making it my own with other elements.



3) What part of your work is the hardest?

Putting your artwork and creations out there for people to see and judge. I am my toughest critic when it comes to what I create.

4) A top ten list of your favorites

...handmade possession...

A Christmas tree skirt that I made this past year from pieces of my Grandmother's tattered tree skirt.

...item in your shop...


A little girl wall hanging sign that I am posting today....love the sweet frame-like scroll work.

...item in your favorites list...


That would probably have to be the Butter Cream Pedestal by Greenware Design.

...Etsy purchase...



ABSOLUTELY HANDS DOWN....RachelRene Lip Butters....they are absolutely the best!

...item you’ve sold...

I love creating custom orders...so any custom orders are always fun and allow me to create possibly something I hadn't created in awhile.

...Etsy shop...




DollFaceDesign...I adore all of her digital creations. The frame work on her creations is absolutely divine!

...blog or website...

OneRipePeach.blogspot.com

(WH note: check it out - it'll be one of your favorites too!!)

...source of inspiration...

My main source is what mood I am in at the time. I tend to design with mostly pinks,aqua's and neutral tones though...and tend to lean more towards girly designs with ruffles and such.



...piece of advice...

Love what you do and what you create. You gotta love what you are doing...life is too short to do something you don't like or can't be proud of.

...rule to break...

It doesn't have to be perfect. Perfection is in the eye of the beholder. Another one is...when creating...it's definitely appropriate to be messy. Show me an artist who has a clutter free studio!

And the Winner is...

Jennie from Clover and Violet! Congratulations!

Jennie chose the following brooches with her gift certificate -


"... 'Hope - Felt and Fabric Flower Brooch' because

it has such bright colors and the cutest yo-yo in the center"

and


"...'Shabby Chic Square - Felt, Fabric and Vintage Button Brooch' because pink and green are two of my favorite colors and the uniqueness of a square brooch"

Be sure and visit Jennie's new shop that she has with her Mom - it's fabulous! Great baby quilts, bedding and accessories and a super

GRAND OPENING GIVE AWAY on their website -

Clover and Violet.

Many thanks to all who entered the Give Away and for all your support, friendship and business. It's been a wonderful year for me and Whimsy House... on to the next!

Stay tuned for a monthly give away, artist interviews and much more.

Cheers!
xOxOxO Molly

Let's get this party started...

With our 1 Year Etsy-Versary celebration sale in full swing, it's time to add a GIVE AWAY to the party games!



So, here's the scoop -
As a kid, was there anything better than going to the treasure box to choose your own prize?!? I think not! In the spirit of happy kiddo parties, this give away is your pick! The winner will

receive a $25 gift certificate to spend as they choose on ANYTHING at Whimsy House so get your entry in today...






Just how do you enter? Receive one entry for participating in each of the following fun missions...

1) Check out Whimsy House and leave a comment here about your favorite handmade item. Tell us the name and why it's your favorite.

2) Post a link on your blog or website announcing this Give Away and Etsy-Versery Sale. Be sure to leave a link to the site in your comment below. Everyone loves to discover fabulous new blogs and websites like yours :)

3) Become an Official WH Blog Follower (those already "following" who participate in one of the additional missions will auntomatically be entered) Would love to have you visit our blog from time to time....

4) Become a Fan on our Whimsy House Facebook page. We love each and every one of our fans. XOXO

5) Tweet about this Give Away and Sale and follow us on Twitter. Be sure and leave a link in our comments here to the tweet as they easily get lost in the song. Thanks, Tweetheart!

So there you go - 5 ways to enter and win a little shopping spree at Whimsy House.

Don't forget about our ETSY-VERSARY sale as well! A great time to buy Mother's Day gifts and a little somethin' somethin' for your sweet self.

Thanks for joining in the celebration - you've made my life a sunnier place. Cheers!

xOxOxO Molly

Entries will be accepted through April 15, 2009 at midnight CDT and the winner will be announced on April 16th.

Heartfelt Thanks...

CELEBRATE!
Happy 1 YEAR ETSY-VERSARY, Whimsy House!!
Many thanks to all my fabulous customers - you have made my life a happier place.

Enjoy BUY ONE, GET ONE 1/2 OFF from April 8 to April 15, 2008... simply type "I love Etsy" in the notes to seller box at check out & your discount off the lower priced item will be refunded through PayPal. A great opportunity to buy your Mother's Day gifts and possibly a goodie or two for you :)

Cheers!
xOxOxO Molly