"Etsy Partnerships are Wonderful" Blog Giveaway!

Frame by DAcustomframes.etsy.com, originally uploaded by pejnolan.

I knew I needed great environmental photos to fill out the descriptions in my Etsy shop, but I don't like just any old frame. I love quality, handcrafted frames. Unfortuneately I can't afford that many frames all at one time. I wrote to David Arnold who owns DAcustomframes on Etsy. I came across his shop while searching for just the right frames to exhibit with.

So, I had an idea – a reciprocation of sorts. I asked him if I might use his photos with my prints inserted in kind for a link to his shop in my description. I was so nervous asking. I was seriously afraid that I would be chewed out, but David contacted me within minutes of my convo saying he liked my work and he didn't mind at all! How sweet of him! He is listed in my shop announcement and a link is provided in each and every listing that I use his frames. So, I think it is a win-win situation!

David Arnold started DA custom frames in May of 2008 immediately following his graduation from the University of Georgia. He graduated with a bachelors degree from the Terry College of Business. His experience and interest with building and art is mainly attributed to his start in this industry in high school. David has five years experience in building for visual displays at the Atlanta Gift Mart showrooms (Appelman and Schauben) and for several mall grand openings throughout the United States. His building experience includes a variety of woodworking related projects.

His NEW picture frames are now on Trunkt, The Premier Directory of Creative Entrepreneurs - http://www.trunkt.org/DAcustomframes.com

You can also see his pictures on Flickr.com or read his blog about frames here.

So to celebrate I am giving away a print of my "Winter Cardinal" to one lucky person! YAY! It fits in with the holiday theme and would make a wonderful gift! To enter, just leave a comment now through Teusday, December 15th at 5pm Central Standard time. I'll hold a drawing at 5pm and announce the winner! I'll ship anywhere in the world, so don't be afraid to enter. Thanks for helping me celebrate!

The Fine Print: this is for one Winter Cardinal print only, the frame will not be included in this giveaway.

New Cricket Avatar and Banners

New Etsy Cricket Avatar, originally uploaded by pejnolan.

I attended a virtual lab on Etsy and implemented many of the changes they suggested. Now I have a fresh new look for my Etsy Shop!

I've updated my blog and Facebook, and Flickr to correspond as well.

The Good, The Bad, and Ugly

THE GOOD...
I woke up this morning groggy, swollen, stiff... basically old. I've been staying up late painting which explains most my a.m. ailments. So when I checked the email and discovered the heron pendant (left) was purchased at my Etsy Shop, my day suddenly became brighter. Yay!

THE BAD...

The afternoon came and cooled my giddiness. I had my usual appointment with my doctor regarding my high-cholesterol-high-triglycerides-low'"good"-cholesterol-high-"bad"-cholesterol-thang. Everything was higher than last time! Oh, right. Everything was high except the "good cholesterol, which was down.

THE UGLY...

I type it with an exclamation because, as I finally admitted to my doctor, I had filled my prescription for the first time right after my last visit. (I was supposed to be taking it for about 9 months already.) So, I DON'T use medication and it cuts itself in half? I USE the medication and it's back up? What the heck? Jeepers!

I still had a sale, though. So, life is good. Thanks, Mar!