Business of the Day, May 15th - T & J Alphabet Photography

  T & J Alphabet Photography

Hi!
Our business is T & J Alphabet Photography. We are just two best friends/cousins that have beautiful children that are the center of our universe! So wanting to spend as much time as we could with our children and not have to keep a 9-5 job we set out to find something unique and profitable but most importantly something that we really enjoyed and we stumbled across this business venture. We are both avid craft show hoppers :) We love a unique gift but we also like it at an affordable price, especially with such a downed economy! We also both love photography so it just seemed like a right venture to take on. We were inspired by other crafter's that were doing something similar but at a much pricier charge so it was our goal to find products cheaper and become the "do-it-yourself" crafter. After a lot of hunting for the "best deals" on products, we finally were able to bring our ideas to life and create beautiful pieces of artwork that can be customized to spell anything you can imagine. To top it off we were almost 1/2 the price of our other competition. So now having this craft it has become a win-win situation for everyone......people can have great affordable art pieces for themselves or for gifts and we can stay at home with our children and enjoy them growing up!
Thanks for you time!
T & J Alphabet Photography
 (visit us on Facebook) https://www.facebook.com/tjalphabetphotography?sk=wall

Business of the Day, May 10th - Top That Cards

Top That Cards
http://www.topthatcards.co.uk/

My name is Caroline and I am the founder of Top That Cards

I first started my company in 2006 after the birth of my second son and it has grown from strength to strength.

I am the designer of all the fimo toppers that appear on the gifts, plaques, cards and frames.

Each and every one of my designs comes from my imagination and I own the copyrights to the designs.

I first began creating just the fimo toppers then I decided to create a range of goods using my own toppers which I keep exclusively for my own creations. This means that each piece created is unique to Top That Cards and cannot be purchased from anywhere else.

I take great pride in my work and love a challenge.

I can create a bespoke frame , card or plaque featuring a fimo character at a reasonable price.

At the moment I am in the process of creating a range of exclusive personalised keepsake frames for children’s rooms and also for Father’s Day.
I also have a number of ranges for children and babies such as Daisy Duckling, Jungle Jelly and Patchwork Ponies.

Prices range from £7.99 to £25.00 for keepsake cards and gifts.

Business of the Day, May 3rd - Hawthorne Moon Creations

Hawthorne Moon Creations

My name is Cassi and I am just starting out as a jewelry designer.

I have been collecting sea glass for years and storing it in jars. I have also
been making jewelry for myself and as for gifts. It has been a crazy "life" year
and many changes have left me searching for true happiness and following my dreams.
I decided on a whim to use a piece of the sea glass when making a piece of jewelry. It was
perfect and Hawthorne Moon Creations was born! I sell my pieces online at
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HawthorneMoon
and showcase, preview and promote new items on my Facebook page
http://www.facebook.com/HawthorneMoon.

I have plans to expand to an international market, have upcoming flea markets on the schedule
and will be doing local home shows with "hostess" incentives in the style of the many direct sales
companies out there. I will also be doing "Virtual" Home Shows via my Etsy shop beginning mid-May
where hostesses friends make online purchases and the hostess still receives rewards. Please
check out my page and contact me if you would like more information about hosting a show!

Business of the Day, May 2nd - Creations By Maggie

Creations By Maggie

I wanted to take a minute and introduce myself and my little shop. My name is Maggie and I am the owner and single operator of Woodburned Creations By Maggie. My love for woodburning started with a trip to Frankfort, MI. There, I fell in love with the enchanting beauty of the lakes and its surroundings and decided to take some firewood home in order to remember this remarkable place. Shortly thereafter, my shop was born! I specialize in custom made woodburned firewood pieces. What's beautiful about this art is that each piece is beautifully made by mother nature and hand picked by me. There is a plethora of options to choose from as far as what we can burn into the signs. Some have color, family names, established dates or even a combination of both. All of my items are custom made, hand painted and designed especially for you. I am very easy to work with, so if you imagine something special, I will try my hardest to make it come true for you!. Check my website often, we have new items everyday!

Visit us

on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creations-by-Maggie/162595957104145?sk=info

Business of the Day, May 1st - Link Dog

Link Dog

I started Link Dog on Facebook about 2 weeks ago to provide an outlet for others to network their businesses. I know from experience that it's not easy sometimes to get the word out about what we do. We work so hard to create something, then have no one to show it to. It's sad, but our mission is to change that with our page. We will get the word out about your talents and what you do. And we will work hard to do it.
Regular shout outs, events, posting ads and anything else we think of to get you noticed, is what you can expect if you join our page.

Why do we do this? Because we love seeing the creativity and talent that people have. No matter what you do, what you make or what service you provide, we enjoy learning. More than just your product, we enjoy the people behind the talent. It's fun to us to mingle with all of our friends, fans and associates.

I would like to take the opportunity to thank some that have helped us get started.
The Craft Show  They are good friends and great for promoting Arts and Crafts.
Fan Page Promote They work hard doing the same thing we do and have grown very fast because of it.
Crafters Challenge Personal friends and for providing this blog and their website as well as their Facebook page, for promoting hand made crafts.
Thanks for taking a look and have a great day.

woof woof

Challenge schedules

Here are the schedules for upcoming challenges:

Challenge20............currently running
Challenge21............Begins May 6th and is full
Challenge22............Begins May 13th and has some openings
Challenge23............Begins May 20th and has openings

Cake/cupcake design challenge:
Special event challenge for bakers. Voting will be for the best design of your cakes, cupcakes, sweets, etc.
We have some openings left and the date will be determined when we fill all the slots.

Future challenges will include "craft" specific events, such as, candles, sock monkeys, woodworking, jewelry, etc.

Business of the Day April 29th - The Pearl On Top

The Pearl On Top

The Pearl On Top has the heartfelt gift for every occasion. But the most heartfelt

of them all, is the contribution we are making to the Fearless 5K event being hosted in
Pittsburgh, PA. This event sponsors The Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund in memory
of marine, Joseph Caskey, who was killed in action while deployed in Afghanistan last
year. Caskey was a graduate of the North Hills School District, where co-owner of The
Pearl On Top, Kim, is currently employed. The United States Marine Corps holds an
extra special place in our hearts. The other co-owner of The Pearl On Top, Kylie, is
halfway through her marine husband, Jason Torres’, third deployment. When we saw
the opportunity to raise money and support the marines, it was something we could not
resist. Starting May 1st at 8pm ET, we will be holding The Fearless 5K Marine Benefit
Auction. All of the proceeds raised from this auction will be donated to The Injured
Marine Semper Fi Fund in memory of Joseph Caskey. All of the items up for auction are
pictured on our facebook page, The Pearl On Top. Please stop by and see the beautiful
items being auctioned off by not only ourselves but other vendors who are willing to
help out too. If you are interested in donating an item, we would love to include you in
this amazing cause. Just email us at thepearlontop@gmail.com. We are also accepting
monetary donations to support the cause.

However, we wanted to take it one step farther. We are offering a reduced price
on key chains that are being personalized in memory of Caskey. The key chains will be
offered to his family, friends, and anyone who is interested in showing their support. The
key chains can be purchased through our website, www.thepearlontop.com or through
our facebook page. $2 from every purchase is also being donated to the Injured Marine
Semper Fi Fund. We are trying to raise as much money as possible while also showing
our support for all of our troops. We are very passionate about this event and hope that
you will help to make it a success!

While we do offer a wide range of military products, we also specialize in Bridal
and Baby shower gifts. We offer the most creative, breath-taking gifts for every occasion.
The Pearl On Top loves to take custom orders and turn your ideas into a beautiful
finished product. From picture frames to wreaths and even towel and diaper cakes, The
Pearl On Top has it all. Give the gift of creativity.

Thanks, Kim

http://www.thepearlontop.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Pearl-on-Top/147311181998004
thepearlontop@gmail.com