A New Year...A New Look

The Yankee Burrow Co. has been in business since February 2010.

5 years of growing, and changing, and evolving.

I started out working with my daughter Amanda on Etsy, and our shop was Our Home to Yours.

5 years later, I'm on my own and known as Yankee Burrow.

And I still like it.

BUT

sometimes life situations causes us to re-evaluate and change, yet again.  

And The Yankee Burrow Co. will be changing over the next few months.

I will be updating my blog.

Changing my website.

Adding a site to feature truly handmade items.

AND changing my own direction of handmade.

Gone will be all the crochet scarfs, and jewelry.  The market is way too saturated with both.

Soon you will see original artwork, home decor, and totally unique wearable art pieces.

And, of course, baby stuff, just cuz I love me some babies. lol

SO

to start fresh, I need to clean house.  

I now have EVERY ITEM in my Scott's Marketplace shop on sale.

50% off everything.

A flat $5.00 shipping fee, except for the large heavy items, and as usual all the jewelry and greeting cards ship free.

Just use the coupon code CLEANHOUSE50 at check out.

Let's take a peek at what I have to offer.

Rainbow Lilac Crochet Scarf

With the winter starting to settle in, even here in NC, there is nothing nicer than a warm soft scarf around your neck.  And this scarf is super warm with the fun fur yarn giving it softness.

It is listed at $22.00, but you can get it for only $11.00

If you're looking for that unique statement piece of jewelry, how about this one of a kind, double strand necklace?  Listed at $28.00, now only $14.00.

Now, if you're always dreaming of summer, and enjoy the boho retro look, grab this handwoven, 100% cotton long fringe belt.  Listed at $20.00, with the coupon code CLEANHOUSE, only $10.00.

Plus if you are in the area, everything is available for pick up.

Check out my shop, The Yankee Burrow Co. for more great savings.

Come back soon.

Be blessed,

Debbi

Who's new at HA this week...

Every once in a while I like to share the new items up for grabs on Handmade Artists, but today I would like to share some new shops that have opened up there.  Handmade Artists is growing by leaps and bounds with so much talent!

Liz from The Crimson Moon joined our little band of merry men (and women) just this week, and has already filled her shop with great beaded items.

Looking thru her shop I fell in love with this Two Hoots Wooden Button Brooch.  It seems that owls are popping up everywhere, and I like them much better then that mustache phase that hit the world of handmade.  Liz not only sells her jewelry, she also sells beads, and tutorials.  And all at great prices.

Next up is Erin from ErinsInspirations.  In her shop, you will find something every artist and crafter needs....organization!  She is a spreadsheet goddess!  With an extensive background in excel, her spreadsheets can help you track your inventory, and check your pricing. She also offers spreadsheets for craft shows, weddings, budgets.  And I have a feeling that if you needed a spreadsheet for something else, she can  set it up for you....just ask.

And the last shop for today, is one that I knew from over at Etsy, and we visit quite often on facebook.  Julie runs the shop Sesenarts,   I was so excited to see her in the "introduce yourself" thread in the forums!  She is very talented with her "wearable art" scarves and accessories.  

This Coral and Pink felted scarf caught my eye the moment I entered her shop.  The colors just shout out "here I am", and I'm a firm believer that every outfit needs color!  But if you're more of the subdued type, this Cream Wool Scarf would be perfect for you.  And since I am the proud owner of one of her silk scarf creations (and I get tons of compliments every time I wear it) I can promise you that this is one shop you will definitely want to keep an eye on in the future.

Those are my 3 new shops for today.  Click on any link to visit the shops and items featured.  And if you're looking for a new BETTER place to shop for ONLY handmade, join us over at Handmade Artists.

Be blessed,

Debbi

The new look for our shop

Well, I've just spent several days updated and "tidying up" our shop on HandmadeArtists.  Due to Etsy allowing re-sellers and wholesalers now, and moving away from handmade items, we have decided to let our shop there slowly fade away, and have increased our presence on the Handmade Artists site.  It's a great up-and-coming site, full of ONLY handmade items, and with amazing customer support.  The forums are fun, and the shop site is improving and expanding daily.  I personally love the fact that Andrew and Kimberly have a set goal...20,000 sellers, then they will close off open registration.  They want to be the "Tiffany of Handmade" and I want to be a part of that future.  So, if you want to be a part of a great handmade venue, hurry on over today.  Now see what I did with our store...first I revamped our sections, improved some pictures (or tried to), and checked the shipping costs to get you the best prices available.  So let's browse by section.

 Our first section is our jewelry.  Here you will find our unique designs in mostly beaded jewelry.  I have a different approach to designing my pieces.  I find a focal point, then just sit at my table and look at my beads.  They are in drawers, hanging on walls, in my carry tote.  I grab some complimentary colors and shapes, then just start laying them out and stringing them together.  The beads pretty much make themselves into jewelry.  Like this pearl seed bead memory wire bracelet.  I just reached into my bead pile without planing the color pattern, and I love how it turned out.  In this section you'll find necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and crochet cuffs.


Let's visit our next section...

fashion.  Here you'll find our scarves, cowls, belts, hats, and handbags.  I first started crocheting way back when I was only 10, and have been "hooking" ever since, lol.  I love yarn like I love beads...soft and bright.  For most of her childhood I have tried to teach Amanda to crochet, without much luck.  Until a few years ago.  It finally kicked in, and she's become an accomplished "hooker" herself.  She created this long and skinny purple scarf, it's her own design.  I also knit, but being left handed, it is one skill I cannot learn from someone else.  I had to struggle and figure it out for myself, and yes, I hold my needles funny and knit backwards, but the outcome is still the same.  Speaking of backwards, I recently taught my youngest daughter to crochet, and it's hard to describe her technique.  It's sideways.  She had to just watch me, then went off by herself to figure it out.

The last section I want to share with you today is our  section for quilts, blankets, and pillows.  Right now there are only 2 blankets listed, but I am in the middle of one more crochet in an southwestern pattern, and 2 soft applique blankets, and several pillows.  Yes, I suffer from artists ADD...when I get up each morning, I never know what medium will catch my fancy....knitting, quilting, crochet, beads, painting, sketching, paper crafts...it's a wonder I get anything finished.  I completed this blue chevron stripe woven blanket not too long ago.  I really enjoyed working on this blanket.  Since it's weaving, I didn't need to count my stitches and I could watch television while creating.


Next week, I'll show you around some of our other sections.  And some new items I am listing this week.  So bookmark the page, and come visit me soon.
Be blessed,
Debbi

Monday's Best is pure Joy

 Joy Handpainted Silks is an Etsy shop jam packed full of color, and texture, and amazing fashion.  Joy is also an active and supportive member of the BESTeam, a group of Etsy artists dedicated to supporting and promoting each other through our blogs and other social media.

I love visiting Joy's shop, she has the most AWESOME silks.  Wanna see?

I had to share 2 pictures of this Teal Swirl Peacock Feather Shawl. I love the flow of the pattern, and the mix of blue and gold of the peacock "eye".  Each scarf (and shawl, and ruana in her shop) is individually hand painted, signed, and numbered, so no 2 will ever be the same.  Now that's a unique fashion statement. 

Joy started painting silk in 1989, and created several different lines throughout the years to celebrate her love of life, and passion for beauty.

Joy has recently added jewelry design to her list of talents.  These Misty Orchid Mother of Pearl earrings are printed with a photographic transfer of an original silk painting.  And this Peacock Feather Shell Pendant has the feather hand painted directly on the shell.  This would also look great with the peacock shawl, don't you think?  Joy was born raised in Pennsylvania, and has also lived in California.  But for the past 23 years she has called Oregon home, with her family.  Joy shares that "painting silk creates a wonderful natural rhythm in our life. The weekly stretching, painting, steaming, prepping, shipping and photography are creative activities that I center my home life around."

I'm going to leave you with a peek at one of my favorite pieces in Joy's shop.  The Sedona Sunset Handpainted Belly Dance Hip Scarf.  While I don't belly dance, this scarf would still look great on me....or you.  You'll find special promos on her facebook page, and you can take a virtual tour of Joy's studio and watch her work on her website.  It's really cool, I've been there. :)  So click on any link to find Joy, and share the Joy with your family and friends.  Right now she is offering a 15% discount if you use the coupon code ETSYXO at checkout.

Etsy / Blog / Facebook / Twitter / Website

Be blessed,

Debbi

The BESTeam outfit for your holiday party

This week, as part of my BESTeam commitment, I am sharing 3 wonderful Etsy shops today.  Joy Flower, Creativity Bugs, and Stitch Princess.  While browsing thru their shops, I decided to put together the perfect holiday outfit.  It was great fun, come and see what I found to wear.

First up...the dress.  Look at what Faith has to offer in her shop, Stitch Princess.  This formal gown with a gathered bodice is shown in gorgeous gold, but can be made in any color or length you wish.  Faith has several different gowns and dresses to choose from, and you can also find aprons, purses, and beautiful photographic artwork.  Here are all Faith's links.

Etsy / Blog / Facebook

Just picture yourself dancing the night away, but as the sun goes down, you feel a little chill on your shoulders, Joy from JoyFlower has you covered with some real beautiful hand painted silk scarves.  Like this one, Earthsong handpainted Silk Ruana.  The following is a direct quote from the items page.  "A ruana is similar to a cape, but more versatile, very wearable. Open on the sides, so many ways to drape and wrap."  The colors are just....wow!  You can find Joy here.

Etsy / Blog / Facebook / Flickr / Twitter

Now I am not the most serious person, I like to be different.  So I would definitely use this fun and flirty handbag from Creativity Bugs.  Sandy and Sue are the 2 sisters behind Creativity Bugs, and they started out with cards and paper crafts, but now you can find cool photo cubes, party favors, and great handbags like this one.  Their shop literally EXPLODES with color.  Follow them here.

Esty / Blog / Facebook

The name BESTeam stands for Boosting Etsy Shops Team, and that is exactly what we do, thru blog features, twitter, facebook, the team blog, and treasuries.  So if you have an Etsy shop and a blog, and are looking for a great and supportive network of friends, come and see us.

Debbi

shopping at A.C.Moore

I spent the day shopping with my little girl Hannah, and enjoyed every minute. We started at the mall, then met Amanda and her crew at my favorite store, A.C.Moore. I love, love, love craft stores. Picked up more yarn (I now have enough to knit a sweater to cover my house, lol), and then got stuck in the bead section. I just love the colors and feel, and I can wander those same aisles for hours if left to myself. So now I'm hyped up to put those beads together to make some nice pieces of jewelry for our Etsy shop. Yes, I know, I have yarn yelling for attention, new oil paints screaming for freedom from their tubes, dirty dishes and a pile of ironing waiting for the housecleaning fairy to arrive, and way too many ideas bouncing around my head. Ahhhhhh, being an artist with ADD can be challenging, :)

where in the (Etsy) world is Hannah

Last weeks word was Spring and it was found in the description of our vintage blue hat with rhinestones.  Unfortunately, no-one found the word.  Or maybe no-one wanted the hat :(  so this week we are doing to try something different.  Instead of getting the item where the word is hidden, we will offer 25% off any item (under $100), winners choice.  Just convo me with where you find Hannah, who is this weeks secret word.  Happy hunting!  Only one winner per week please.

Monday Madness continues

Last week Bob was hiding with our Alien buddy.  Unfortunately, nobody found him, so our buddy is still up for adoption.  What a great gift to put in your little boys Easter basket.

This week the word is SPRING, because I am tired of winter.  Speaking of being tired of winter, don't forget that we are offering free shipping on all our scarfs.  Time to make room for our spring things.  And back to SPRING....for those who missed last Monday's blog, Our Home To Yours has started a weekly game.  Every Monday we will blog about a word, and then you have to find that word somewhere in our Etsy shop.  It could be in an item's picture or description, but it will be somewhere on a specific items page.  When you find that word, and order that item, you will get 35% off that item.  You will need to convo us at check out so we can refund the discount.  So start searching, and remember the word is SPRING.
Debbi

m.sartin design, a BESTeam feature

I know it's late in the day, but my stinkin internet connection was freaky today.  But I'm glad I got it to work, because there is this cute Etsy shop I want to share with you, m.sartin design.  Mindy Sartin has a real creative talent with a hook and yarn, and loves color.  Deep and rich, or bright and loud, her choice of color stands out when you visit her shop.  She makes wonderful cowels, scarfs, and hats, and will even gift wrap them for you before shipping.  Just look at the warm rich brown of this scarf.  It looks so soft, and what a touch of class this would add to any outfit.  And a cream cuff for your neck?  What a great idea, and look.  But my all time favorite is this custom baby hat.

Mindy also keeps up a cool blog, full of guest bloggers, and info/promotions of other shops.  Click on any of the links and pictures to be magically trasported to her shop and/or blog.  And if you are an Etsy seller that likes to blog, consider joining the BESTeam for that extra exposure, and lots of fun, friendship, and support.

25% off sale. just in time for the cold.

We are having a sale in our shop right now, 25% off all our scarfs. If you order today, we can ship it in time for Christmas. Here's a few to get you started.

nana's kitchen

I just listed this scarf in our Etsy shop.  I call it "Nana's kitchen".

I call it that because back in the 70's, when everyone else was decorating in seafoam green, my wonderful artist mom painted our kitchen walls bright pumpkin orange and the cupboards and trim were a warm chocolate brown.  I didn't like it much back then, mostly because I was worried that my friends might realize that my home was not "normal".  I have since learned that being normal is boring.  Plus, my friends loved coming to my house for that very reason.  It's funny how the things that upset us as kids become sweet memories when we are older.
Debbi

Besteam feature on CutesyBootsie from Etsy



*in a sing song voice*  CutesyBootsie, Cutesy Bootsie, Cutesy Bootsie,  I just love that name!!!!!  Cutesy Bootsie is a Besteam member with me, and she has the cutest shop, hence, Cutesy Bootsie.  Brooke is the amazing talent behind the wonderful knits you'll find in her shop. Like this pretty pink boa.  What a way to keep your neck warm.

fluffy pink frosting boa



punkin pumpkin baby hat

 

She is a middle school teacher, and I admire her for that.  Being stuck in a room with a bunch of pre-teens would drive me CRAZY.  'Course I am already halfway there.  (that snicker you hear are my children...the cause of my insanity).  It's amazing that Brooke designs most of her own creations.  So much talent.  The first time I saw this baby pumpkin hat, I thought "how cute for a baby granddaughter".  Did you hear that Amanda????  hint hint.  Anywho, if there is a special size or color that you need, customer service is her middle name.  Plus she ships internationally.  You can follow her on facebook and twitter.  And her blog is crisp, clean, easy to navigate, and a great read.  Watch for my tweets and facebooks posts throughout the week for more peeks of her creations.  Or even better, go to her shop, and start shopping!!!!