Now is actually a great time to do your Christmas shopping on Etsy. Soon sellers will be getting busy with orders and the post office will be swamped. International shipping can take a little extra time and those deadlines come upon us sooner than we expect them. We all know it's easier on the pocketbook to spread the cost out over a few months instead of waiting until after Thanksgiving. And it's definitely easier on the schedule not to wait. If you want something custom, now is the perfect time to ask.

Here are some perfect Christmas ideas from CAST Team Members all made by a few members of the CAST Blog Team (Thanks ladies for all your hard work for the Team!).

Some of the people on my list will be getting these in custom colors and sizes:

by Joy Maloney of JoyfulHandKnits



Please take a moment to visit Afiya's shop and give her some love! She specializes in New England vintage goodies!


The winner can pick their favorite item from her shop and she'll convo with the code to get it free. To be entered to win:

Visit Afiya's shop. Then come back and COMMENT on this Blog about your favorite item in her shop.




Introduction

Designer and idealist, southern transplant that has made New England my home.


How did you get your start on Etsy?

I started as a buyer. I love old things and etsy was a great way to find old quilts. My husband suggested that I create a page, and I've been loving it ever since.





What does a typical day look like for you?

Reading, listing on etsy, blogging, hulu.



If you could be anywhere in the world for one day, where would it be?

Maker Faire in California. I love Make magazine.




What is your favorite Bible verse?

Proverbs 31:10-31. I read it everyday for entrepreneurial juice.

She is worth far more than rubies.

¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her
and lacks nothing of value.

¹² She brings him good, not harm,
all the days of her life.

¹³ She selects wool and flax
and works with eager hands.

¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships,
bringing her food from afar.

¹⁵ She gets up while it is still dark;
she provides food for her family
and portions for her servant girls.

¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it;
out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.

¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously;
her arms are strong for her tasks.

¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable,
and her lamp does not go out at night.

¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff
and grasps the spindle with her fingers.

²⁰ She opens her arms to the poor
and extends her hands to the needy.

²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
for all of them are clothed in scarlet.

²² She makes coverings for her bed;
she is clothed in fine linen and purple.

²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate,
where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.

²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them,
and supplies the merchants with sashes.

²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity;
she can laugh at the days to come.

²⁶ She speaks with wisdom,
and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household
and does not eat the bread of idleness.

²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed;
her husband also, and he praises her:

²⁹ "Many women do noble things,
but you surpass them all."

³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.

³¹ Give her the reward she has earned,
and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

What is your favorite Etsy item listing to feature?

Anything that reminds me of Georgia or my grandparents. I also love vintage New England treasures.



URLs to where else we can find you on the internet (Facebook fan page, Twitter, your own doc.com, your blog, etc)

my blog: www.newenglandvintage.wordpress.com







Using random.org........The winner of the Amy Cornwell Giveaway is (............drum roll please............) : Alesha, who was our Featured Artist on July 14!! Congratulations Alesha! Please coordinate with Amy to receive your prize. I'll convo you both.