Featured Artist Update: The Creative Team at www.scrapping.no

They are still at it!

You may remember that in early Fall 2011, Bumbershoot Supplies sent packages of mixed media supplies to Wenche Jensen in Norway for use by the creative team at www.scrapping.no.

The most recent piece from this talented team is shown at the top of this post.  By Silje, this one shows how the smallest of embellishents can elevate a classic card into something very special.

To see many other samples of mixed media art by the Norway scrappers creative time, see this blog post and this one too.

Thanks so much to Wenche and the other members of the creative team for connecting with us and sharing these designs!

Complementary Upgrade to USPS Priority Mail at Bumbershoot Designs

How's it going - are you knee deep in holiday preparations?

We can help!

As of today, Dec 14, 2011, all jewelry purchases made at Bumbershoot Designs on the web and Bumbershoot Designs on Etsy will receive complementary shipping upgrades to USPS Priority Mail.  This upgrade is for all US customers purchasing our designs - you pay the regular shipping and we'll pay the extra fees to upgrade your package to Priority Mail. No need to ask, no coupon code necessary, we'll provide Priority Mail shipping for all US shipments until Dec 21, 2011. 

The US Postal Service says that Dec 21, 2011 is the last shipping day to ship Priority Mail packages for Christmas delivery.  All of the jewelry designs at Bumbershoot Designs are ready to ship. Be sure to order by 10am on Dec 21, 2011 for Christmas delivery.

For the convenience of our local Seattle customers, we will support last minute purchases by shipping up to and including Dec 23, 2011, with our usual 10am shipping deadline.

And don't forget gift certificates! We send those electronically so they are a great last minute option.

Wishing you a happy holiday season!

Bumbershoot Designs and Supplies 2011 Holiday Shipping Schedule

The holiday season is here!

Here is the holiday shipping schedule for Bumbershoot Designs and Supplies.

And remember that we now offer gift certificates, which are available by email within 24 hours of purchase.

HOLIDAY SHIPPING SCHEDULE:

Thurs Nov 24, 2011	No shipping, US Thanksgiving Holiday
Fri Nov 25 and Sat Nov 26, 2011	Yes, we are shipping
Nov 28 - Dec 23, 2011	Shipping every day, Monday through Saturday, including Fri Dec 23, 2011
Dec 24, 25, 26, 2011	No shipping
Tues, Dec 27, 2010	Regular shipping schedule resumes.

Our standard shipping policy will apply during the holiday season: 

If payment is received by 10am Pacific time, items ship the same day. Otherwise it is the next business day. 

 

We email a shipping confirmation with tracking number (US destinations) or scanned customs form number (international destinations) for every purchase on the day your package ships. 

 

If you want a faster shipping option than regular first class mail, please contact Sharon for a quote: sjdurfy@bumbershootsupplies.com.

 

 

 

We Have a Winner for the $100 Bumbershoot Supplies Gift Certificate!

The winner of the $100 gift certificate giveaway for Bumbershoot Supplies is...

(drum roll please...)

Number 4, Wilhelmina!

Wilhelmina says: "Oh love your supplies and would love to win the giveaway! Thanks for offering..."

And thank you to everyone for playing!

Jim and I read every single post and visited all of your blogs, facebook pages, tweets. 

It was wonderful for us to get to know you better, thanks for that.

This was SO MUCH FUN that we will do it again, stay tuned.

In the meantime, if you are in the US, we wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday!

Last Chance to Win a $100 Gift Certificate from Bumbershoot Supplies

Did you know we are giving away a $100 gift certificate at Bumbershoot Supplies?

It's true! Click on over to this blog post to enter.

The giveaway closes at 9am Pacific time on Wednesday Nov 23.

Enter and find details here.

Good luck!

Announcing Gift Certificates for Bumbershoot Supplies And Giveaway Reminder

We are very excited to now offer gift certificates at Bumbershoot Supplies!

Such a quick and easy last minute stocking stuffer, hostess gift or a treat for yourself or a fellow artisan. During the holidays, or any time!

We send gift certificates by email, guaranteed within 24 hours of your purchase, and usually much quicker than that.

We send a link to the gift certificate to the purchaser.  The purchaser then can forward the email or print out the gift certificate and provide it to the person they are gifting.

Gift certificates can be used to purchase any of the beautiful vintage supplies at Bumbershoot Supplies and will also apply to shipping!

Put us on your Christmas list!

And have you entered our giveaway for a $100 gift certificate to Bumbershoot Supplies?  It closes 9 am Pacific time on Nov 23, click here for details and to enter.

Bumbershoot Supplies November Free Earring Kit for Newsletter Subscribers

Do you subscribe to the Bumbershoot Designs and Supplies newsletter?

This month, newsletter subscribers are receiving everything they need to make these beautiful vintage garnet Swarovski earrings. We're sending an earring kit free, with every purchase to newsletter subscribers who have the coupon code.

Our next newsletter will be emailed on Nov 15. To take advantage of this offer, sign up here. To see what past offers newsletter subscribers have received, read back issues of our newsletter in the archives, here.

These earrings would be a perfect stocking stuffer, hostess gift, last minute present, or a holiday treat for yourself! First come, first served, while supplies last, until Nov 30, 2011, with coupon code and paid purchase at Bumbershoot Designs and Supplies.  The code will be provided in our Nov 15 newsletter. 

 If you've never set rhinestones in pronged settings, learn how to do that here.

Featured Artist Update and Giveaway: Stacey Yacula of Stacey Yacula Studio

I’m very excited to provide you with an update on one of our past Featured Artists, Stacey Yacula of Stacey Yacula Studio.  I’ve previously blogged about Stacey’s charming, whimsical, holiday and nature-inspired illustrations, sculptures and designs here and here, and I’m delighted to share that Stacey is featured in the current issue of Art Doll Quarterly for her “little blessings”.  Stacey kindly allowed me to use these photos of her beautiful angels, which you can also see on Stacey’s blog, thanks, Stacey!

Stacey and I met because she decided to use some of Bumbershoot Supplies’ beads and baubles to embellish her holiday ornaments, such as the lovely 2001 Limited Edition Keepsake ornament shown above.

I’m so thrilled we were able to provide the bells that Stacey used for this wee boy angel above and the stars held by the sweet girl angel on the left in the group photo (and also seen below), as well as vintage French metal sequins embellishing the hem of her dress.

 

To celebrate her latest publication, Stacey is hosting a giveaway of 9 holiday cards from her “little blessings” series.  So head on over to Stacey’s blog to read a bit more about the story behind these angels and leave a comment for a chance to win! Last day to leave a comment is Nov 9. And for a dose of Christmas spirit, plus many varied all-occasion cards and paper products, head on over to Stacey’s Etsy shop, Stacey Yacula Studio, where you will find many wonderful choices and Stacey’s excellent customer service, of which I have personal experience :)

Win a $100 Gift Certificate from Bumbershoot Supplies!

It’s Halloween and here is a treat for you!  We’re giving away a $100 gift certificate to purchase vintage supplies at Bumbershoot Supplies!

Just leave a comment below to enter. Be sure to leave some way to contact you (or we will have to pick again).  One comment per person please.

If you want up to 3 extra chances to win, you can tweet the giveaway and/or post it to your blog and/or post it to your facebook page.

Then come back here and leave us a link(s) so we know what you’ve done and can include your extra entries.

Your comment(s) must be received by 9 am Wednesday November 23, 2011.  We're in Seattle so that's Pacific time.  We will randomly select a winner later in the day on Wednesday November 23 and post the winner here on the blog.

We will email the gift certificate to the winner for immediate use.

International participants are welcome, of course.

The gift certificate will work on the Bumbershoot Supplies website only (not in our Etsy shop).

We’re looking forward to hearing from you!

Featured Artist: Patricia Mackey of Tippy Stockton

I am delighted to share with you another one of Bumbershoot Supplies’ talented neighbors, jewelry designer extraordinaire, Patricia Mackey, owner of Tippy Stockton. 

Patricia has been selling on Etsy and in other venues for some time, and she just recently launched her own website, a beautiful place to visit and a wonderful complement to her lovely designs.

Patricia says: “Some of my earliest memories are of playing with my Mom and Grandmother’s jewelry. Opening up their jewelry boxes, made me giddy with excitement.

I still get that same feeling today when I find a piece of Vintage jewelry - that piece of jewelry tells a story and I love giving it new life!

Tippy Stockton jewelry is designed and handmade from sterling silver, vintage, and glass beads. My inspiration is great color, texture and a bit of nature thrown in for good measure. You might call me a "jane of all design trades".

I love jewelry, textiles, paper - see, I told you! I began creating jewelry when I couldn't find the perfect necklace for a special event. So my imagination took over and as they say, the rest is history.”

Patricia’s metal of choice is sterling silver. Oxidized to a dark patina, she pairs it with high quality vintage and contemporary components, reflecting her love of combining vintage and contemporary into something new.

When last I checked, Patricia’s designs were available at 23 different boutiques and retail sites in 4 different states. But no matter where you are located, you can always view her designs and get a dose of inspiration and loveliness on her website, Tippy Stockton.  I hope you will enjoy a visit soon!