SOLAR POWERED ARTISAN AT WORK

This is a very small example of Roxy's work all made in her solar powered house in the Maine woods. In fact she has 2 shops on Etsy, http://roxyjewelry.etsy.com/ and http://www.gigglinggnome.etsy.com/ . In the first she has these wonderful barrettes, jewelry, ID lanyards, etc. In the second she has handmade recycled gift boxes, envelopes, cards, notepads, magnets, and more. Get this, she also has a "day job". Talk about a busy lady! Her prices a very reasonable beginning at $2.00 and her shipping is quick according her to her reviews. It sounds like a great place to get some of that Holiday shopping done early.

THE ultimate bag/reversible and recycled too!

OK, so here I sit coffee at hand perusing the Internet, mainly Etsy.com and just look what I have found! Talk about the ultimate, perfect bag. Great size, reversible, handmade, sturdy and the best part they are made from recycled coffee bean bags! WOW!! I think I alone could support our local coffee shops and I make my own lattes at home as well. If you have someone on your shopping list who is a coffee lover (and even if you don't), it does not get any better than this. They have wonderful colors and designs, different sizes and styles, what a great place to shop! They also have bags for your little diva. Here are a few words from these wonderful ladies..."We are excited to show you all the fun and functional designs we have created. We love to hunt for treasures in unlikely places. And we get a kick out of rescuing thrift shop or vintage items and giving them a second use! Many of our items are one of a kind since we are committed to using as many vintage or recycled materials as we can. So our creations are not only unique, but "green"!! " You can check out their shop at http://www.diengiedesigns.etsy.com/. Make sure to check out the profile page to learn more about this talented trio.