New Line - Collectible Critters!

Announcing a new line of sculptures at Country Squirrels-R-US! Collectible critters! A little something adorable to put on your desk as a desk buddy or cheer up a planter. Anywhere you put them, they just want to hang around saying "Hello!" to brighten your day! The first is an adorable Doxie - see him at Cute Dachshund Sculpture.

New Listing

Whether they are Twitter birds or twittering birds, these cuties were sculpted for a couple who met on Twitter and will use this set as their wedding cake topper. Sooo sweet! See them at Twittering Birds

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New Blog Look and Etsy Treasury Information

Hi all! Well, you can see I'm working on a few changes to my blog, it'll surely be sweet and sassy when completed!

My studio is about half-way completed....YAY! I look forward to having everything where it belongs so this is very exciting for me. I do believe I am in competition with Michaels or Joann Fabrics for the amount of supplies that I have so there's no telling the many things, both wedding, as well as home, lawn and garden decor lines will be added soon. Who knows, maybe one of these days, I'll get back into sewing and painting.

A note regarding Etsy Treasuries. Well, I simply can't keep up with posting them here. Should you wish to see these great Treasuries, please go to Country Squirrels-R-US Treasuries. The goal for all us Etsians is to have the Treasury that they are in or have created to make it to the front page at Etsy.com. By doing this, you can help by going to a Treasury of choice and click on the photograph links as each click is recorded. Don't forget to leave a comment! (To my understanding, Etsy Administration staff does not like for someone to leave more than one comment in a comment section.) Each Treasury Etsy chooses to be placed on the front page for one hour is one hour of free advertisement to the world. Thank you from all of us Etsy shop owners!

July is winding down so make the best of it!

Country Squirrels-R-US

Publicity

I just happened upon this and although my sculptures were featured at styleunveiled.com last year, it is still such an honor! Check it out at

Love Bird Wedding Cake Toppers

Thank you Style Unveiled!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #9

Wow again...nine wonderful Treasuries! Thanks so much to all my fellow Etsians!

The Perfect Country Wedding

Have a wonderful evening!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #8

Wow, and yet another:

You're a Good Egg Treasury for your enjoyment!

Thanks!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #7

This has been such an awesome Treasury Day! Here's the latest:

Bow-Tieful

Have a wonderful Day!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #6

Here's another great one!

Robin's Egg

Thanks!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #5

Busy Busy!! Take a moment to peak, click and post a comment to promote a Treasury!

Robin's Egg

Thanks!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #4

It's a Great Treasury Day here at Country Squirrels-R-US! See #4 at

Marshmallow Sky

Thanks for checking this out!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #3

Another great Treasury today!

Falling for you

Take a moment to peak, click and post a comment to promote a Treasury! Ultimate Goal: Etsy's Front Page = Free advertisment for one hour!

Have a wonderful day!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #2

Here's another cutie for the day. Take a moment to peak, click and post a comment to promote a Treasury!

Blue Birds

Cheers!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #1

Hi all! Here's #1 for today's Treasury:

Blue Retro

Take a moment to peak, click and post a comment to promote a Treasury! A simple way to promote your favorite art, family, friend, etc. Ultimate Goal: Etsy's Front Page = Free advertisment for one hour!

Make it a Great Day!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

July 6, 2011 Treasury!

Sorry...I'm trying to get into the habit of spreading the Etsy Treasury word as much as I can .... while creating a new habit.... I forgot...:}

Here's yesterday's cute cute Treasury.............. attention all bird lovers!

I Tawt I taw a Putty Tat!

Make it a Great Day!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Daily Treasury Time #1

Hi!

Check out the following Etsy Treasury entitle "Birds of a Feather"! Take a moment to peak, click and post a comment to promote a Treasury! Ultimate Goal: Etsy's Front Page = Free advertisment for one hour!

Birds of a Feather

Thanks so much!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

Love Bird Nest with Eggs on Etsy's Front Page!

Thank you all for the visits and clicks! It's an honor to see my custom love nest and eggs on the Front Page! Thanks JudiPaintedit!

'A romantic fairytale come true' by JudiPaintedit

Nature and romance come together in a fairytale handmade wedding. Courtesy of the Etsy Wedding Divas.

RESERVED for Susie: DIY Call... DesignsByRobyn... $250.00	Chandelier Chic Gift Box Set... ShannaMicheleD... $5.50
Crystal I DO Shoe Stickers i... yourhappilyeve... $13.00	Love Bird Nest Willow Bearer... CountrySquirre... $70.00
Featured in BOHO Magazine, W... pinkcherrymama $11.95	Wedding Card Box Money Holde... theweddingmain... $139.00
Handpainted Wooden Table Num... shabbymcfabby $200.00	Midi Tulle Birdcage Veil FascinatingCre... $32.95
Rhinestone and Pearl Chandel... belcanto $	Vivienne Frosted Wedding Gar... rosebudlips $43.00
Sweet Heart Tea Duo with Ros... paulajeansgard... $10.00	65 DIY Vellum Votive Wraps w... BesoDesigns $32.50
East Meets West Wedding Sign... SerendipityCra... $75.00	HOLLYWOOD REGENGY WEDDING Ch... RevivedVintage $159.00
NEW - Monogrammed Woodland B... ericacavanagh $14.00	Macy - 100 4x9 Custom Photo ... NostalgicImpri... $99.99

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Country Squirrels-R-US is on stage at Etsy Wedding Divas' Blog

Check it out at http://etsyweddingdivas.blogspot.com/.  Etsy Wedding Divas has chosen a set of Love Flamingos for the feature!  It's great to see them there!  Keep checking Etsy Wedding Divas blog as the newest giveaway begins in a couple days!

Have a wonderful day!

Outstanding Photography at Style Me Pretty's Website

http://www.stylemepretty.com/2011/03/23/adam-hudson-photography-eshoot-cupcake-love/#comment-215164

These birds shown in the photograph can be found at my website under the link http://www.etsy.com/listing/61609565/custom-made-love-birds-cake-topper.  If the link becomes invalid after the sale of it, just go to my shop to find it.
Make it a great day!

Annette Bailey
Country Squirrels-R-US

First Anniversary of Country Squirrels-R-US

Yesterday marked the one year anniversary of my first cake topper listing that sold on Etsy at Country Squirrels-R-US.  A lot of things have come about since then and I thank the Lord for opening the door and paving the way.

Here's a photograph of the wedding cake topper that sold on February 27, 2010.

Fast forward to yesterday where 539 sales were made and nearly 1000 customers and Etsians have marked Country Squirrels-R-US as their favorite.  Where Etsians have included Country Squirrels-R-US 651 times in such beautiful Treasuries (See http://www.etsy.com/treasury/search/?search_query=countrysquirrelsrus&search_type=treasury).  Where I've been invited to be included in the elite Etsy wedding artisan group, Etsy Wedding Divas (http://etsyweddingdivas.blogspot.com/).

Where I have gone from driving 50-70 miles per day round trip and lunch errands for over a decade to having a home studio ... so to bring joy to others by creating something special for someone to enjoy for a lifetime.  Having them purchased by customers from so many states and countries around the world is nothing less than amazing.  The wholesales to shop owners for them to display and sell at their location is a great partnership. 

Little did I realize at the time that one year later my art would be a three full-page feature in the March/April 2011 issue of Southern Lady Magazine, pages 25-27.  Also by request, Brides Magazine has requested a set for possible inclusion in their June 2011 issue so stay tuned!

Now on to the instructions for the drawing of a cake topper from Country Squirrels-R-US at countrysquirrelsrus.etsy.com.....

Country Squirrels-R-US

Handmade in the U.S.A. © 2010-2011 Country Squirrels-R-US

All rights reserved by Annette Bailey and Country Squirrels-R-US. Sale of item does not transfer its copyright.



Southern Lady Magazine Feature in March/April 2011 Edition

Hi all!

The next time you are out and about, stop and pick up the March/April 2011 edition of the Southern Lady Magazine and take a peak at pages 25, 26 and 27!  My cake topper sculptures are full-page news!  Having my art published in such a great magazine is an honor!  Words cannot express how special this is to me.

(...Just don't go to the store I went to ......... I bought them all!  One for framing, one for keeping and a few for.... )

Stay tuned for more information about Country Squirrels-R-US and the soon to be blog drawing give away!

Have a wonderful day!

Country Squirrels-R-US

Treasury Postings and First Blog Drawing Give Away Notice

It's been a while, I know.  I needed to spend some time with my 98 year young grandma that is waning. 

I am so honored at the number of Treasuries fellow Etsians post and have tried ways of posting them for all to see.  Now I'll try to keep up with them and post them here.  I may wait until the evening and post all but for right now I'll post them as I get them....  We'll see which works best. 

Also in the works is featuring my first drawing give away!  The end of February marks the first wedding cake topper advertised and sold!  A lot of changes have happened over the last year and I'm excited to share!  So, stay tuned for I will launch the start of the give away next week!  I haven't decided if I will choose a set, have it be winner's choice or if I'll give a gift certificate toward any purchase at countrysquirrelsrus.etsy.com.  Details coming soon!

Now, on to Treasury Postings!  #1 Treasury website: http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d4b3f8661626d9134f052d3/fresh-cut-grass?index=1
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'fresh cut grass' by jennui

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Five Ruffles Pillow... iviemade $64.00	Tea cosy Tatami in ... kalla $36.00	Bee Hive Original W... jellybeans $65.00
Vintage 1950's ... JLVintage $32.00	Irish Spring 18 mon... piggyandbear $32.00	Custom Made Monocle... CountrySquirre... $85.00
Child's Folding... deathmachine $32.00	Little Leprechaun F... RagamuffinDesi... $26.00	Vintage 1950s 1960s... NewtonStreetVi... $55.00
Child's Green W... MissingHeirloo... $28.00	Kelly Green Handbag... JensBags $48.00	Two Strand Kelly Li... delicatecreati... $28.00
25 Green Polka Dot ... HeyYoYo $5.00	Green Linen Tea Tow... sweetnaturedes... $16.00	Rare Green Descowar... bitofbutter $45.00

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Lucie. Swarovski Pe... jurgitahandmad... $36.00	Art Deco Goddess -V... modwedding $29.99	Ivory Bridal Hair C... ivoryONwhite $35.00
Cream Crochet Weddi... muratyusuf $75.00	Large Nuzzling Love... CountrySquirre... $75.00	Bridal Set of Two I... VirginiaGeiger... $35.00
Custom Order for Mo... mabellecherie $46.75	Iris - rhinestone b... AmieNoelDesign... $40.00	Ivory 3 Wedding Flo... boutiqueseragu... $75.00
Hand Made, Knitting... pasin $28.00	Mixture of Silk And... BeautyAndSpa $34.90	Hand Knitted Ivory ... SmilingKnittin... $64.00
Owl Mask, Paper Eco... LollieRoad $28.50	His and Hers - Vint... michvanetta $12.50	Jewel Rhinestone He... Luciabella1 $46.00

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Have a wonderful day!
 
Country Squirrels-R-US