Put your orders in early

My orders from today

This year there is a lot of emphasis on buying items made in your own country, buying local and buying handmade. All of these things support your economy better than buying mass produced items from other countries.

Remember, however, to buy early. The guy at the farmers market with the local honey will probably sell out early. Your local bookstore may not have time to re-order an out of stock book if you wait too long. And artisans from all over the country are more than happy to make custom items for you, but most cannot do it at the last moment. Quality handmade items take time.

I am blessed to be able to have on-line storefronts on my own website, on Etsy.com and on Artfire.com.  I know from experience over the last few years that me and my fellow artisans with on-line shops get a spate of last minute requests that we have to turn down. If you place your custom requests now you still have time for most of them to make some very special items for you.  If you wait another week or two you may miss out on some fabulous gifts.

And if you are unsure where to start finding incredible handmade items on-line, I know dozens of wonderful artisans I can direct you to.  Just ask!

Foolish Friday

Knock Knock
Who's there?
Amory!
Amory who?
Amory Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Caleb 2009

This year for Christmas

candy cane and copper ornament $4.75

HAPPY THANKSGIVING !

Happy Thanksgiving from Sue Runyon Designs!

Remember you can save 15% on all orders $50 or more by using the discount code HAPPY15 now through Dec 10!

Sue

Happy Labor Day !

If you are in the U.S. celebrating Labor Day, I hope you are enjoying a nice relaxing day.

I'll probably be out digging in the garden and making salsa and peach/jalepeno jam and hopefully making a new design for a turquoise and copper necklace.  We took a relaxing day Sunday and went fishing at the a beautiful reservoir in the mountains nearby.  I made a pastel sketch while my son fished.

Pineview Reservoir, Utah 09/05/10 Sue Runyon

Enjoy your Monday.

Sue

Here's to Independence !

Happy Independence Day!

I'm a member of the Homefront Team on Etsy which is composed of spouses of U.S. Military personnel. Here are a few summer berry inspired items from Homefront Team member shops.  Enjoy!

Bing Cherry Drawstring Wristlet by MaeRaeCrochetnKnit

 Crocheted Child's Cotton Beaded Necklace - Neapolitan Pinks, Browns, Creams, and White by TwoSeasideBabes

 Strawberry Soy Tarts 5pk by LilacAve

Raspberry Pillow Boxes by CCustomCreations

Belgian White Chocolate, Organic Cranberries and Pecans-A Burst of Flavor in Every Bite-1 Lb. Box by Nikid

Sue

Happy Memorial Day

 Peace rose from our backyard

Happy Easter

 

He is Risen!

  

Picture of the Jefferson Memorial that Dan took in Washington DC during the National Cherry Blossom Festival this week

Merry Christmas!

10% off your order on December 24 & 25th.

Use promotional code "THANKS10" at checkout at Sue Runyon Designs.

Merry Christmas!

I'm Back from Peru!

My friend from Peru

Thanks for being patient with my vacation. I'm home and back in business. My family took our dream vacation to Peru for two weeks and we've just returned.

I'll be sharing lots of photos and writing about our adventures in the next few weeks so check back often if you love an armchair travel adventure as much as I do.

In the meantime, don't forget to sign up for my newsletter in order to be entered in a drawing for a $20 Gift Certificate in September! Don't worry, I only e-mail my newsletter out once every two months, won't share your info with anyone and all my subscribers are automatically entered for every drawing.

Thanks, Sue

Happy Easter

Christ the Lord is Risen Today!