Shop of the Week - MoonlightDreams

The Etsy Twitter Team presents this weeks' featured shop, MoonlightDreams and it's creator, Barbara Gordon. Barbara crochets a variety of accessories from hats to lacey gloves, from cowls to flower pins. Her items are designed for young adults and both men and women. Barbara says "I feel that my products are stylish, without being 'over the top', and I painstakingly check, and recheck my items before I ship them out. I want them to be fashionable, functional, and extremely durable, at affordable prices."

Barbara lives in sunny Southern California, where the weather greatly influences her approach to business. "I love making warm and cuddly hats and accessories, but the cold season is very short here. Etsy has been my saving grace, allowing me to market my products to the folks in colder climates". Etsy extends her season to include both the Northern and Southern hemisphere (yes! she ships internationally). She focuses on preparing new designs and products during the warmer months.

Barabara learned to crochet at the tender age of 8 years old. "I had a babysitter who wisely taught me to engage in something that would hold my interest and keep me focused. Crocheting has been a lifelong friend to me, and I’ve often thought of that lady and have always felt grateful to her for taking the time to teach a child a craft."

While Barbara's day job is neither artistic nor creative, the work she creates for Etsy allows her to "keep balance and peace in my world". Many an Etsian will understand that!

Barbara's Twitter advice to new tweeters: "Post interesting bits of news intermingled with sale information, and your shop and team promotions. Keep people interested in following you."

I asked Barbara: If you were stranded alone on a dessert island, what 5 things would you want with you? Her response:

"1.Yarn! Because as long as I have yarn with me I’m never bored.
2. My camera, so I could create beautiful pictures.
3. TV (I’m an addict) - I know it’s an island, but I can dream!
4. Water - because without water there is no life.
5. Internet connection - I love being connected to people."


20% off items in MoonlightDreams.Etsy.com
Redeem at checkout with code ETTSOTW20
Valid Monday, January 10, 2011, through
Sunday, January 16, 2011
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Etsy Shops: MoonlightDreams AND Barbara Gordon Photography
Twitter: Twitter.com/barbgordonphoto
Facebook: facebook.com/mymoonlightdreams


Written by Judy of WellspringCreations

Shop of the Week: Beautiful Bridget

Kimberly Ferrugia, of Beautiful Bridget, has a lovely shop filled with handmade crochet scarves, cowls, scarflettes, hats, accessories and more. Each product is made with lots of love and attention to detail... if it isn't what she considers perfect then she won't sell it, it's that simple! Her items have a fun and funky flair to them. Her color choices are divine! She adds unusual details to her items so they are each one-of-a-kind!

Beautiful Bridget has been open on Etsy since May 2008. All of the items available in her store are handmade by her and can be made in various colors. If you see something you like but want it in a different color just let her know! She is very open to accepting custom orders.

Shipping is completely free to the US and Canada! Beautiful Bridget ships internationally as well. She also offers gift certificates in her shop in case you would rather let your loved one pick their own gift or you just cannot decide because her creations are all so wonderful.


In addition to being an Etsy Twitter Team member she is also a member of the following teams on Etsy: EtsyFAST, the Christian Artists Street Team (CAST), EtsyMoms, Etsy Hookers, Fabulous Artistic Moms (FAM), Etsy Twitter and Etsy Trade-a-holics (Team Trade On).

The deadline for shipping for Valentine's Day is February 9th for US shipping and February 2nd for international shipping.

If you love crocheted items check out her shop because you will not be disappointed!

All images © Kimberly Ferrugia of Beautiful Bridget

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