Card Of The Day

This card was created from a reproduction of a painting I did titled Dreamweaver. You can find it in our Etsy shop.

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After Thanksgiving Sale

Get 20% Off on orders of $10.00 or more plus FREE Shipping. 20% will automatically be deducted at check out just enter "free shipping" in the voucher field to get Free shipping. Be sure and contact us with questions. 20% offer ends Monday December 1, 2008 at Midnight CDT. Free shipping discount will remain in effect until Midnight December 31, 2008.

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Card Of The Day

I was on an airplane early one morning and this is what the sky looked like. You can find this card on our website or in our Etsy shop. Be sure and visit the Sale page on our website to find out how to get Free Shipping.

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We're Having A Sale

From now until Midnight CDT we are having a sale in our Etsy shop. Take 15% off all orders Excluding shipping. Take a look here. Plus take 15% off on orders from Art by Betty Refour.

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Item Of The Day

I made this using vintage caramel colored beads and turquoise nuggets. You can find it in our Etsy shop.

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Item Of The Day

We now have an Etsy shop for Noteworthy Crafts! I have a shop for my art, Art by Betty Refour that included items from the Noteworthy Crafts line but we had several people tell us it confused them. The new shop is still under construction but at some point we will have most of the cards there as well as the jewelry. And for those of you that have asked, we plan to bring back some of the body products as well as the candles. So stay tuned!

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Card Of The Day

Most people wake up with coffee but for whatever reason coffee does not have that effect on me. I am the only person I know that coffee makes me sleepy. My mom teased me about it all the time especially when I moved back home during her illness. I would wake up and make coffee and she would say "Remember I have a Dr's. appointment, please don't drink any coffee." I like to drink it during the cooler months when I'm getting ready for bed or in the morning. It warms me up. I'm curious as to what effect coffee has on others. What has your experience been?

The original image was done using pastels on paper. It is available here. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Card Of The Day

Another card featuring art by my sister Rose, an artist with Autism. You can find it on Etsy.

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Card Of The Day

You can find this card in on our website or in my Etsy shop.

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Card Of The Day

Show your support of Breast Cancer Awareness or send a note of encouragement with this note card. You can find this card on our website on in my Etsy shop.

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Card Of The Day - Autism Awareness

Rose drew the ovals and colored them with crayons. I added the background with oil pastels. You can find this card in my Etsy shop. Also check out our Zazzle shop for mugs and t-shirts with this image.

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Card Of The Day

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please do all you can to spread awareness. You can find this card in my Etsy shop.

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The Lamp - Autism Awareness Note Card

The image for this card was created by my sister Rose. She drew the lamp and colored it with crayons and I added the background with oil pastels. Rose has autism so a portion of the proceeds will be donated to support Autism initiatives. This card is available for sale in my Etsy shop.

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Bloggy Giveaway - Pick Your Own Prize

We're participating in the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival again! Please visit my other blog for all the details.

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Autism Awareness Card Of The Day

The artwork for this card was done by my sister Rose who has autism. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Autism Society of America.

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Autism Awareness - Card Of The Day

I am a 29 year old mother of 2. Ethan 6 was diagnosed with high functioning autism 5 months ago. Ryann, my daughter, is 4, and is a ray of sunshine. She is a constant companion for her brother. My husband is an Active Duty Navy Submariner, and we have been married for 9 years, and together since I was 16.

Up until mid February, I was a working career woman, and between the diagnosis and upcoming therapy appointments, my husbands vast deployments this year, and needing to give my daughter more hugs and kisses, I decided to leave my career as a retail inventory planner to stay home. I have always dreamt of growing my own craft business, but never had time. I knew by staying home, and dealing with our complex issues, I needed to keep something in my life for me. That is "Bubba & Rye", my craft business.


Thanks Deb! To visit her Etsy shop click here.

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Art For The Day - Juli Krasinski

©Juli Krasinski - The Beat of My Heart

I’ve been on my own since I was 13 years old. I’m a self taught artist, grow my own herbs and veggies, practice yoga and take in stray cats. I’ve been a single Mom for the last 9 years and am blessed beyond measure to have my son.

Let’s see, what else ... Oh yes, I also happen to have aspergers.

I won’t pretend for a second that it’s easy but, when compared with many other things, I count myself lucky. I think it is impossible to explain to anyone who doesn’t live it but ... it’s kind of like trying to go up the UP escalator and there’s a huge crowd all scrambling to get down it and you’re in their way. You see, I’ve never thought there was anything "wrong" with me. I’m just different. Very different in many ways but still, just different.

Sometimes I lose my mojo and get depressed that I can’t fit in or be like everyone else but then I find it again and remember that different is a very good thing to be.

Thanks Juli! You can visit her Etsy shop here.

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April Is Autism Awareness Month

My name is Emily, and handmade greeting cards are my favorite hobby. I love to make one-of-a-kind cards for the special people in your life! I also make invitations, bookmarks, gift tags, and altered notebooks upon request. My etsy shop is Cards by Emily.

During April I will once again show items that support Autism Awareness. I hope that not only will you stop by but that you will do everything you can to spread awareness.

Thanks Emily for allowing me to show your cards. Have a great day everybody, thanks for stopping by.

Etsy Artists of Color Scavenger Hunt

Come play this week to win a basket with wonderful handcrafted items in a variety of media. Discover some great new artists and have fun along the way! You must be an Etsy member to win, both buyers and sellers are welcome! No purchase is necessary to win. Members of the Artists of Color Team are not eligible to win. You can find more details on the team blog at http://eaoc.blogspot.com/

How to play?

Visit each of the participating EAOC shops below and look through the pictures in their shop listings (recent sold items included). Some shops will contain one picture of a "letter" hiding in one of their shop listings. Search through the participating shops and jot down the "letter" and the name of the shop you have found the letter in.

After you have found all of the letters (15 total), then unscramble them to complete a word. When you think you have solved the puzzle, please convo Calidora at http://callidora.etsy.com/ with your entry and your name, if you are correct your name will go into a drawing to win the prize basket. (Only one entry per member.)

Contest ends at 12 midnight EST, March 31st. All correct entries will be entered into a drawing and the winner will be selected at random and announced on Tuesday, April 1st. The lucky winner will be contacted by ‘convo’ on Etsy and the results will be posted in the forums and on our team blog.

Good Luck!

List of participating shops:

http://mosaicsbyah.etsy.com/
http://brefour.etsy.com/
http://wsirarts.etsy.com/
http://ayanacreations.etsy.com/
http://theivorymagnolia.etsy.com/
http://satindollco.etsy.com/
http://jamilary.etsy.com/
http://lamarlynch.etsy.com/
http://marciapalmer.etsy.com/
http://springcartdesigns.etsy.com/
http://origamicentral.etsy.com/
http://bklynmomos.etsy.com/
http://callidora.etsy.com/
http://thehandoffatima.etsy.com/
http://tyramade.etsy.com/
http://reign.etsy.com/
http://urbanknit.etsy.com/
http://gingerlime.etsy.com/
http://feille.etsy.com/
http://stormeejean.etsy.com/
http://anaaya.etsy.com/
http://raghousenternational.etsy.com/
http://liviastreasures.etsy.com/
http://cassowaryjewelry.etsy.com/
http://africanfashions.etsy.com/
http://beadsinthebelfry.etsy.com/
http://ladiestheytalkabout.etsy.com/
http://precioust.etsy.com/
http://soleilrouge.etsy.com/
http://hilari.etsy.com/
http://takeyceart.etsy.com/
http://marcuskwame.etsy.com/

Happy Easter

(C)Rose Refour - Easter Eggs - Ink and crayons on paper

Happy Easter everybody.

Are You A Card Designer?

If so then we'd like to hear from you. We are looking for designers that have Autism Awareness Cards that they would like to have featured on our blog during April which is Autism Awareness Month.

You may contact us by email with a short description of yourself and your craft along with a link to the item you would like featured. We'll let you know if you are selected.

This card was designed by my sister Rose an artist with Autism. You can find it here.

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Free Worldwide Shipping on Original Art

(c)Betty Refour - Confined - Acrylic on Canvas 8 x 10

Stop by my Etsy shop today for Mad Monday. All paintings purchased today will be shipped Free Worldwide. Come and take a look.

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Etsy for Autism

Stop by the Etsy for Autism blog where we feature items from the Etsy for Autism Street Team.

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An Article About Me

Take a look at this article about me that was included in the eBay Giving Works Newsletter.

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Card Of The Day

This would be great for Valentine's Day. You can find it here.

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Card Of The Day

The original image was done using acrylics on canvas. You can find this card here.

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Art For The Day

These are some earrings that I made. They're available for sale on eBay.

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Card Of The Day

The image for this card was created by my sister Rose, an artist with autism. It has not yet been added to Noteworthy Crafts but you can purchase it from my Etsy shop. I am a member of the Etsy for Autism Street Team comprised of a group of artists and crafters that sell items supporting autism awareness.

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Card Of The Day

I know the dust has barely settled on the holidays but you're going to need Valentine's Day Cards right?

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Card Of The Day

The artwork for this card was done using markers on paper. It was printed on photo paper and mounted to the red card stock. It's A2 size (4 1/4 x 5 1/2). It has not yet been added to our website but you can find it in my etsy shop.

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