Buyers Paradise - Two Left Hands

If it's one thing this seller does not have it's Two Left Hands. One of my favorite Etsy sellers, because she is unassuming and generous of spirit. Lefty, as her seller friends call her, is a multi-talented artist and crafter as well.

I decided to feature Two Left Hands today, because she offers so many wickedly adorable items for Halloween, like these little zombies. There is so much more you have to come see.

She Also makes The Sweetest Fairies and Mossies, Treehouses, Gnomes, Brooches and Embroidery. Right now her shop is just stuffed with sweetness and Halloween Goodness.

You'll be able to find something for every season and every occasion. And the detail is amazing. Just look at the detail on this wonderful Autumn Harvest Fairy. How wonderful is she?

Christmas is on it's way and there is a wonderful selection of Winter Holiday items too. Here's a little Hand Embroidered Elf Ornament. Would your little ones not squeal with delight at him?

I must say that I have a particular fondness for this lady too. She has supported me when I was a seller and when I was unceremoniously removed from that venue. Although we don't talk as much as we used to, I still count her as one of my very special friends. Please visit her shop, and tell her Cinders sent you.

Biz Buzz - Christmas in July

Well it's almost my favorite time of the year (not) Time to pull out the Red, White and Green rugs, Jewelry, Table Covers and promote, promote, promote, all things winter that no one really gives a damn about this time of year. That's not entirely True, the Southern Hemisphere is experiencing Winter now (you know Australia etc) and I'm SURE they need to be reminded.

I am talking about the worse marketing scheme EVAH - Christmas in July. There is a long history of Christmas in July starting in 1892, but I won't go into it, you can read about it on Wikipedia.

Christmas in July conjures up images of Santa on the Beach, catching waves with his elves, and the Mrs. Reading her Romance novel.

I hear that Christmas in July is enjoyed in New Zealand, because they don't get to celebrate Christmas in the Snow, like we do. Whopee.

Not that I don't want to think about snow or have a tall cool drink while I'm at the beach, but I really don't want to sit there, wearing a Red and Green striped bathing suit and Snow Man earrings, because people are just going to think I'm Freddy Krueger in Drag.

Don't get me wrong, I love Christmas in December, but seriously, do you think that many people want to spend the whole month of July sitting by the TV watching what QVC has to offer in the way of "Holiday Previews"? Summer is for Fun in the Sun!

I know all the seller sites are promoting "Christmas in July" but can't we be a little more creative and original? Maybe there is a reason that sales are down in July and way up in December - NO ONE WANTS CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!!!

Come on all you wonderfully creative people. How about Summer Sizzle, or Hot Deals - Cool Creations. You think of something better...PLEASE... and post it in the comments. Maybe we can start a Handmade Revolution. NO MORE CHRISTMAS IN JULY.