February 13, 2009

On The Spot : Cathy's Toadily Handmade

Welcome to a new feature on Zen Ventures: On the Spot™ - featuring Creative Artisans and highlighting the items they made with their own skillful hands. My way of giving back to the handmade community. If you've GOT TALENT and want the world to know or you have a new online shop or a veteran needing more exposure for your business, LMK! { as in, Let me know!}

For today's official launching, I'm proud to feature a very creative mom who not only does wonderful blog templates but also has the Midas touch when it comes to yarn! Talented indeed. She just opened her Etsy shop and I'm happy to note that her creations are really cute! So, without further suspense... Today's On The Spot Featured Artisan is:

Just LoOK at some of her adorable CREatiONs!





I toadily love them! The cute dollies which also feature a rattle inside it - for additional fun, are of Amirugumi design: a Japanese style knitted or crocheted dolls. You just gotta love 'em! Perfect for your little one or great Baby Shower gift idea.

And guess what!? As a way of thanking you for being part of this launching, Cathy's Toadily Handmade is giving away this wonderful Neckwarmer valued at $62! Not even listed in her shop yet. The lucky winner will get the very 1st one! How cool is that!?


This Neckwarmer is perfect for the cool weather of Spring! It is made of 100% Australian Merino wool which she guarantees is itch-free and won't shrink! It's hand wash only and lay flat to dry. Perfect Fashionista attire!

You WaNt it?

The rules are pretty simple:

1. Go check Cathy's Toadily Handmade shop, come back here and tell us what you liked best in her shop.
2. Follow me {new followers only} for one additional entry.
3. Subscribe to my RSS for 2 additional entries
4. Tweet about it and leave a separate comment for 2 additional entries
5. Blog about it and submit the link in the comments section for 3 additional entries.

Since I'm prohibited to join this giveaway and turning green with envy now - Best of luck to all of you! Winners will be announced Feb 20th.

You want to be the next featured Artisan? Just send me an email and let me know you're interested. Thank you!

Attention Etsy Shop owners : you want to get more hearts for your shop? Join Etsy Mom Hearts Club. I'm doing a heart marathon on Valentines day!

Written by MaricrisG
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40 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 13, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    i lke the desk organizers! i can always use help organizing my desk!!

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  2. Martha@A Sense of Humor is EssentialFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:37 AM

    What a great idea, I love Cathy's things, Toadily, ha, ha. The Skamp lovey is adorable! Thank you Maricris.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:07 AM

    Such cute stuff! It's so hard to choose. I love crafty people!

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  4. Lisa @ Serah'sFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:23 AM

    Oh how cute! My favorite thing in her shop are the 3 pc Desk Organizer Bowls - Sping Group.

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  5. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:30 PM

    Have a nice weekend! :)

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  6. MetzFebruary 13, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Happy Valentines :) Hope you have a great weekend :)

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  7. ValerieFebruary 13, 2009 at 5:34 PM

    Maricris I like the desk organizers also. You asked about the multiple links appearing, I don't have a clue. I did a post one day and there they were. I have noticed that when I went to other people's blogs to comment that a couple of my posts were aslo linked to theirs. But I honestly don't have a clue how to do it. Sorry! lol

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  8. *Tanyetta*February 13, 2009 at 9:22 PM

    My daughter would LOVE to win this neckwarmer.

    I like:

    Skamp - Amigurumi Dog Lovey

    From the website.

    Count me in thanks.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    That is a brilliant neck warmer! Suhweet!!

    Thanks for stopping by Crumbs, too! Glad you came by!

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  10. Carolyn GFebruary 13, 2009 at 11:04 PM

    I like the Pink Lovey Dovey

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  11. DonnaFebruary 15, 2009 at 3:24 AM

    I like Skamp - Amigurumi Dog Lovey
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  12. DonnaFebruary 15, 2009 at 3:25 AM

    following.
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  13. DonnaFebruary 15, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    subscribe
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  14. DonnaFebruary 15, 2009 at 3:26 AM

    2.subscribe
    donna444444@yahoo.com

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  15. MarissaFebruary 15, 2009 at 3:32 AM

    I love the Nina - Amigurumi Pink Octopus Lovey its super cute. Thanks for the chance to win! I found you off of MBC! Great Blog chicky.

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  16. mommaFebruary 15, 2009 at 11:14 AM

    i like the Amigurumi Frog Lovey

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  17. mommaFebruary 15, 2009 at 11:15 AM

    i follow

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  18. mommaFebruary 15, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    i subscribed with google (entry 1)

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  19. mommaFebruary 15, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    i subscribed via google (entry 2)

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  20. HeatherFebruary 15, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    Wow...I love that neck warmer. So cozy. And those desk organizers are awesome!

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  21. HeatherFebruary 15, 2009 at 1:17 PM

    P.S. I follow

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  22. LaurenFebruary 15, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    I am in LOVE with Skamp, the dog, and of course, the neck warmer. Pick me!

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  23. February 16, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Her "3 Pieces Crocheted Flowers" are my favorite because of their aesthetic appeal and versatility!

    autumnsensation@yahoo.com

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  24. February 16, 2009 at 11:47 AM

    I'm a new follower. :o)

    autumnsensation@yahoo.com

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  25. February 16, 2009 at 11:53 AM

    I have RSS'd you! :O)

    autumnsensation@yahoo.com

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  26. February 16, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    I Twittered about your giveaway here (gosh that neckwarmer is stylish, by the way!):

    http://twitter.com/joytotheblog

    (autumnsensation@yahoo.com)

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  27. February 16, 2009 at 11:58 AM

    I added your giveaway to my Current Giveaways link on my sidebar:

    http://joytotheblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/current-giveaways.html

    autumnsensation@yahoo.com

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  28. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:35 PM

    I loved the coffee and cream hat

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  29. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:36 PM

    And now I'm going to follow you...

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  30. mrs.rappsclassFebruary 16, 2009 at 12:37 PM

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of the Loveys! SO SWEET!

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  31. WandaFebruary 16, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Perfect for Indiana weather.
    Love the desk bowls.

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  32. valerie2350February 17, 2009 at 2:06 AM

    i like the blue bell toddler hat

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  33. valerie2350February 17, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/1218125639

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  34. valerie2350February 17, 2009 at 2:07 AM

    tweet entry 2
    http://twitter.com/valerie2350/status/1218125639

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  35. valerie2350February 17, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    subscriber entry 1

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  36. valerie2350February 17, 2009 at 2:08 AM

    subscriber entry 2

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  37. MarinaFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:55 AM

    I love the Coffee and Cream Hat! ~ :) Thanks!

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  38. BrandyFebruary 19, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    I love Ellee the Elephant. How cute is that?!

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  39. Kristen AndrewsFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    cute stuff, I like scamp the little dog!

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  40. Crazee JulsFebruary 20, 2009 at 1:26 AM

    I absolutely loved the little hats with flowers on them.. THEY'RE A DOOR ABLE

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