Challenge18 Halfway

Votes at the halfway point:

Gold Coast Dragon- Felted    171
Frames Height Chart              160
Dark Days of Spring                32
Beaded Glass Charms             31
Victorian May Day Basket       28
Watercolour Painting "Hello"    26
Sleeping Fairy Baby on Log     14
Pretty Princess                         11
Flower Fairy Princess Set        11

Vote at: http://www.crafterschallenge.com/

Crafters Challenge Featured Business - Tanglewood Thicket

Tanglewood Thicket

I'm a 32 year old girl living in Kelowna BC Canada. After my daughter was born a few years back I found myself less at my Interior Design studio and more at home. I had been sculpting with Clay for 20 years or so up to that point informally and without being taught, but I had decided to start "sculpting" with wool and fiber instead. I taught myself to needle felt. My first project was a little goblin. I loved it so much that I never stopped. To this day I have made over 120 creatures ranging from 8" to 40" tall. I use Locally grown wool which I hand dye with Kool-Aid, Icing Dye and Acid dyes. I then felt with a single barbed needle from start to finish. Each creature is one of a kind. Almost all of my creatures to date have been commissions. I allow the customer to choose their colors, style and overall character of the creature. Goblins, Dragons and Labyrinth fan art has been the most popular but I am branching out to other Fantastical creatures like Mermaids, Gargoyles, sea monters, fairies etc.

You can see more here: http://www.tanglewoodthicket.com/
Etsy Store: http://www.tanglewoodthicket.etsy.com/
Twitter: www.twitter.com/tanglewoodthick
Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tanglewood-Thicket-Creations-Studio/173361767426

Crafters Challenge Featured Business - Turtles Consignment

Turtles Consignment


I started our business in 2008 when my first child at the age of 2 months came home from the hospital. He had gotten very sick with viral meningitis, we stayed a total of 32 days. When we finally got home, we had a ton of bills and a ton of unused items that friends and family had given us. I needed a way to help my family out of the hospital debt that we had accumulated and stay home with my little guy...hence Turtles Consignment was born.


We are an on-line web only consignment shop, for new and gently used clothing. We carry items for the whole family, including a large assortment of baby clothing and accessories, toddler, teen, and adult clothing. Turtles Consignment is where you will find retail shopping at bargain prices, plus you shop from the comfort of your own home. So grab your coffee and indulge in the great deals!

Our store!

http://turtlesconsignment.ecrater.com/

Our Face book fan page.

https://www.facebook.com/TurtlesConsignment
 When we hit 150 a drawing for free shipping will be held. As well as when we hit 500 we will open or fan page auction!

Crafters Challenge Featured Business - Moss Mountain

Moss Mountain


A wonderland of handmade, natural and unnatural creatures up for adoption to loving homes. Here you will find the tiniest plush felt animals you will ever see, most less than one inch high. We also have unique larger plush and amigurumi, tiny animal earrings, art dolls, and more.

For gifts, pocket companions, or treat for yourself, check out our menagerie of creatures you won't find anywhere else. I can almost guarantee you'll smile when you see how cute they are.







Moss Mountain
 http://www.facebook.com/mossmountain

http://www.mossmountain.etsy.com/

http://www.mossmountainpatterns.etsy.com/

email:
moss mountain shop at gmail dot com

Congrats to the Challenge17 winner

Congrats to Emma of Fantasy Jewelry Goddess , for winning Challenge17 with her "Heart of Dark Goddess" necklace.

 And, Congrats to the runnerup Beth with her Maple Lane oil painting. Great job and a big thank you to them and all who participated, both the entrants and the voters.

A Great Service to Crafters

Most of us are familiar with Etsy’s great platform for buying and selling your crafts. But what about teaching or learning how to make those pieces? Betterfly.com is a free website that makes it easy to promote classes or find a teacher near you. You can find tutors, coaches, stylists, or other “Betterists” who can help you be better at anything, including various crafts.  Craft teachers can create their own mini-website to show off their projects, offer crafting advice, and even make some money teaching what they love.

Crafts are among the most active categories on Betterfly, with entire pages devoted to helping new and experienced crafters share their skills. Although Betterfly just launched its site in 2010, it has one of the largest listings of craft teachers in the U.S.  People go to Betterfly to find scrapbooking classes, beading and jewelrymaking, and even things like glass blowing and candlemaking. To see all of the crafts teachers who are already listed, or to offer your own lessons, visit the Crafts Page on Betterfly.

Half way

Challenge17 is at the half way point. Voting will end on April 8th and Challenge18 will begin the same day.

Here are the top 5 vote getters at the half way point: