---Shop News---- Read

I have books on my mind.  One thing I love is to curl up with a good book and a cup of tea and read, read, read.  Winter is my best time to get in some reading.  Long dark nights and the lure of a warm bed are the perfect equation for finding time to read.  

Also, I am about to embark on a major reorganization project.  Now that I have all my photos out of their ugly albums and into nice photo boxes it is time to do the bookshelf!  I have been pulling some books that I want to let go in my injoytreasures  shop and have noticed quite a bit of dust.  It has been years since I have really cleaned, cleaned the book shelves.  Plus, I want to reorganize them...and not by color which is so popular on Etsy but by subject.  I need to move my "I can never part with" children's books to lower shelves in case my Grand nephew comes for a visit (hint, hint).

So to celebrate my bookie time  I am offering a 50% off sale on all books and paper ephemera in my shop.  There are some wicked good deals here!  BOOK SALE

AND 

Celebrating Reading, Tea, & My Wonderful MaineTeam ~ A Bookish Treasury!!

---Shop News---Plaid Friday & Small Business Saturday

Today is Plaid Friday!

 "The name Plaid Friday was conceived from the idea of weaving the individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric that celebrates the diversity and creativity of independent businesses. Plaid Friday is the relaxing and enjoyable alternative to the big box store “Black Friday,” and is designed promote both local and independently owned businesses during the holidays" 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Plaid-Friday-Shop-Local-and-Independent/147245538642349

You won't find me at the mall of the big box store today!  I pledge to make all my holiday purchases from small businesses ONLY!  It is so easy too!  You can shop online and support small as well as local businesses.  If you want to get out of the house, head to your local small town or the local Main Street and have an enjoyable experience with plenty of savings and holiday atmosphere.  

Here is a "breaking" the rules Etsy Treasury (one is not supposed to do a treasury with anything from your own shop or more than one shop...it is all about spreading the love on Etsy!)  But I say break the rules TODAY and skip Black Friday and shop small...and plaid!  So plaid stuff from all my shops!(mostly...plaid)

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjYwNzk4NjF8MjcyMjc4MDkzMw/in-joy-plaid


Here is a "legal" Treasury I made earlier this week to celebrate the small online MaineTeam businesses!  Make Holiday Shopping Happy and Relaxing for all!  Happy Happiness!

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjYwNzk4NjF8MjcyNTMyNjU1Mg/maineteam-mad-about-plaid?ref=pr_treasury

---Shop News---

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjA0NzQ5MnwyNzIyMjI1NDUx/stones-bones?index=7&ref=pr_favetreasuries&atr_uid=

Well is was a bit of an exciting week on Etsy for me...one of my items made the front page.  It was random luck that I even saw it at all.  Wednesday night I was taking one last look at my email/facebook/etsy before signing off for the night.  Between signing in and out of my 4 shops I noticed my trees on the front page!  I was some excited!

Well what does that mean...156 hearts, 397 page views, & one custom order.

How does it happen (for non Etsians)?  Well, someone just like me on Etsy (in this case https://www.etsy.com/shop/ManyAMoonVintage THANKS!!!) makes a treasury and then some mysterious people back at Etsy HQ decide if a treasury is front page worthy...based on beauty and what is trending...and I imagine some random luck.

Random Luck got me to thinking about....GRAB BAGS!  I love Grab Bags.  When I was a kid, out west, my family road tripped a lot.  We stopped at many roadside attractions...you know the ones with the Jack-a-lopes and Snakepits!  They were filled with all manner of souvenirs including the grab bag bin.  I was and still am a very frugal person that does not tend to gamble.  But I have to admit the lure of the grab bag was irresistible to me.  Some were great, some were a bit skunky...but it never stopped me from buying one.  Guess I like a bit of mystery in life!

It just so happens https://www.etsy.com/shop/ManyAMoonVintage has a Mystery Vintage listing.  Which reminded me that I had been meaning to add a Grab Bag to my shop, injoytreasures.  So I did!  (I promise~~~NO Skunky Grab Bags from Shop!)

https://www.etsy.com/listing/158386808/vintage-grab-bag-7-dollars-free-usa?ref=shop_home_active

Then I got the idea to make an Etsy Grab Bag Treasury...will it make the front page? 

 Who knows?  

But you can find LOTS of Fun and Mysterious Deals on Etsy!

https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MzM1ODA4MTN8MjcyNDgxNDgxMg/grab-bag-fun

---Shop News---

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MzM1ODA4MTN8MjcyNDc4Mjg3OA/maine-gardens?ref=pr_treasury

 Well, my life has been mostly in my gardens these days.  So when I managed to get on my computer yesterday I made a treasury celebrating the garden!  All  items come from members of the Maine Team on Etsy ~ handmade in my wonderful home state of MAINE!

I do have my new stand-up computer station ready to rock-n-roll and it is doing my wrists wonders!  But I forgot to anticipate how tired I get after gardening all day...it is hard to list items while I am asleep on my feet.  So not working as late as I once was...which is a good thing...more needed sleep.  The stand up computer desk has not only been good for my body but my mind as well.  I am spending less time goofing around on the computer (I do have an iPad...so some goofing going on with it...but less overall)  I always want to get more done in a day than I do but, I am at peace with how thing end up flowing.

I am very happy in the gardens this year which maybe the results of last summers sabbatical.  I am enjoying the quiet and solitude I experience here.  I feel very in balance this year with the growing and goings.  Even the Japanese Beetles are not getting me down.  Enjoying the little pleasures of small garden wonders.  It is good to be alive with the growth of summer not to mention yummy too!

cute little cuke

"pond view garden" tomatoes trying to ripen

what I call the "big" garden

"south garden" full of garlic and potatoes! (duckingham palace & asparagus)

Before you know the winter winds will be blowing and there will be time for renewed focus on creating arts and crafts.  In the meantime I am going to relish this summer time to it's fullest.  

I do get some sit down time when beans need to be snapped!  

Life is Good ~~~ Wishing the same for you! <3

---Shop News---

Today's Treasury is All Team Upcyclers!

All items are made from materials that were once something else...totally ECO!

---SHOP NEWS---

Ok!  I have all 4 shops up and running...I got an idea for a 5th shop but I am NOT allowing that to happen!  The trouble with IDEAS is they seem to spawn more ideas.  I am working on JUST enjoying some ideas and never letting them happen.  I have ENOUGH ~ U.F.O.s {unfinished objects}.  So to celebrate the GRAND they are OPEN I am offering a coupon code that is good in all 4 of my shops

INJOY25 will save you 25% off you order (NOT shipping) Expires July 31, 2013

Here are a few things from each shop

InJoyEmporium


https://www.etsy.com/listing/114843696/white-wedding-ornament-rumi-wall-hanging?ref=shop_home_active

I seem to have an obsession with small weavings and attaching  quotes!
I have done several special orders for folks with quotes of their choosing...love doing custom orders!


InJoyTreasures

https://www.etsy.com/listing/155027294/green-hens-rooster-wade-figurines-red?ref=shop_home_active

Destashing the Wade Figurines I found cleaning out my attic!

I have a new shop section in the Treasure Shop ~ 5 DOLLARS or less!

With the coupon code some real bargains!


https://www.etsy.com/listing/154283966/vintage-doll-lot-with-pink-crochet?ref=shop_home_active

Ok~~ a bit creepy...but they are out of my attic and different strokes for different folks.
I do admit to having some fun with the photography!


InJoyEcoCutie


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NzUzMzAyMXwyNzIyMDM3MTY5/whimsies-for-play

Goldie was featured in this great treasury full of super nice kids toys!

InJoyGatherings



Finally~~ DIY Sea Glass Pendant Kit!

Use Coupon Code INJOY25 and save 25%  Active Now!

Shop News ~ SALE!

BIG SALE in my Etsy Shops  

www.injoyemporium.etsy.com & www.injoytreasures.etsy.com

50% off EVERYTHING!

coupon code MAYDAY50

One Day Only

May 1st 

I have been into spring cleaning - big time!  So I have decided to include both of my shops.  This is the time to buy, I don't plan on doing this again this year.  I am in a mood!  I plan to spend the summer re-thinking my shops. I have changes in mind. I HAVE IDEAS!

Idea Board

Hard to get sewing & making done when the sunshines...

Another batch of scarfs going....really craving weaving time!

Bunch of stuff to photograph & post to injoytreasures!

But first I have prom dress to shorten...fun, fun, fun!

Now I will go active my coupon code....so a bit early!