Happy Birthday to Handmade by Sandi!!!

Yep, I'm belated. But I'm not that belated because although Sandi's birthday was on the 3rd of May... She has a birthday bash sale going on until the 31st, which means I made it in time for my readers to stop over during the next week and still take advantage of her 50% of everything in her shop deal she has going on right now.

I know! 50% off everything. How is that for a sale. Seriously amazing in my opinion.

Sandi is a brave and courageous breast cancer survivor who started crocheting at a young age and after the completion of her treatment started paying it forward by creating hats and caps for other cancer patients. She likens wearing one of her completed pieces to the sensation of being hugged, and with how much love she puts into every one of her pieces, I believe her!

Handmade by Sandi is filled with crocheted gifts from child and adult lace hats to cozies for both hot or cold drinks. She also has a selection of jewelry, head scarves, Boo Boo Bunnies (very cute) and items for kitchen, bath and beyond.

With her sale going on, this is the perfect time to stop in and take a browse around, too!

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURES ABOVE TO VISIT THIS WONDERFUL WOMAN'S "HANDMADE BY SANDI" SHOP ON ETSY AND TAKE A LOOK AROUND OR, IF YOU PREFER, CLICK RIGHT HERE.

Earthy Colors and Soft Textures ~ Afra

I have to admit... I had a really hard time picking which picture to show for this shop. In fact, I for this shop in particular, I really recommend that you go check out the shop itself, because just one pic doesn't do enough justice to what they have to offer over at Afra's.

This isn't the first time I've said how much I admire those with a talent at knitting and crochet, but this is one of the first I've come across where I actually want to own -everything- in their shop. I couldn't find a single piece that I wouldn't be proud to own, wear or give as a gift to a friend or loved one.

Afra is ran by two close friends, Asli and Azra, who are located in Istanbul. Their designs are primarily inspired by different color and texture combinations and also offer custom tailor-made pieces.

Their shop feels very clean and comfortable, filled with colorful items in beautiful, earthy tones and soft textures. It's one of the best shops I've seen on Etsy and, as I stressed above, I definitely recommend checking it out!

YOU CAN CLICK ON THE PICTURE ABOVE TO VISIT AFRA'S SHOP OR, IF YOU PREFER, CLICK RIGHT HERE.