Monthly Archives: August 2020

 Etsy is a marketplace that hosts millions of small business owners from around the world.  It’s main focus is on unique handmade items for the whole family.  But, there is also vintage items and supplies available too.  This week I am doing a shop update to our vintage resale shop, Pioneer Fundraiser. We have aContinue reading “Day In The Life Of An Etsy Entrepreneur – Selling Vintage Fabric”

 Do you like to do your own DIY craft projects for gift giving or just to keep yourself busy? I will show you just how easy it is to turn any piece of shiny metal that does not have an iron base into a rustic vintage looking piece of metal with just paint.   Watch myContinue reading “How To Make Metal Look Rustic Using Paint”

 Maker Monday is shining a spotlight on the Etsy shop, Pioneer Fundraiser.   You’ll find a wide variety of like new vintage fabric and supplies in this charming little shop.  They add items on a weekly basis so you are sure to find something perfect for the project you are working on. There is alsoContinue reading “Spotlight Etsy Shop Pioneer Fundraiser – Shop Vintage Fabric and Supplies”

 I’m going to take you through the step by step process of making a Junk journal with all the bells and whistles in a Bee theme design.  Let’s get started.  Here are the supplies that you will need for this fun and easy DIY project. Supplies list: bee themed images scrapbook paper card stock 8.5Continue reading “Step by Step Process of Making a Bee Themed Junk Journal Part 1 and Part 2 Video Tutorial On YouTube #Craftwithme”

 This is an Etsy shop update from our vintage shop on Etsy called, Pioneer Fundraiser.  I’ve added craft books, tools, lace, fabric, trim and more.  All of our items are in excellent to good vintage new and used condition.  Read each listing description to find out more details about each item you are interested inContinue reading “Day in the Life of an Etsy Entrepreneur – A Behind the Scenes Look”

 We are all needing to save money these days more than ever before.  But how can you still give gifts for those special occasions without breaking the budget?  Make a junk journal with things you have around the house.  Or, with things you can buy at the dollar store.  Ask your friends for old magazinesContinue reading “The Prettiest Ways To Decorate Your Junk Journal On A Budget”

Are you new to the junk journal and scrapbooking world?  Have you wanted to start but didn’t want to invest a lot of money in it until you know if this is the craft for you?  Well, in today’s video I will show you how you can start with things you already have around yourContinue reading “Save Money Making Junk Journals Using Things Around Your House”

Are you an artist?  Or, maybe someone in your family is like my daughter, Kayla.  She has made so many beautiful pieces for me to use in my projects.  I wanted to share them with you so you can add them to your projects too. Come on over to my YouTube channel, Markets of SunshineContinue reading “Junk Journal Inserts Using Original Artwork”

Candles burn up.  Candy gets eaten up.  Soap gets used up.  Plants die.  These are all the common things you will find in most gift box care packages for women.  So what are you to do?  We found the solution and came up with a wonderful selection of handmade gifts made right here in theContinue reading “Give Her Sunshine In A Box Care Packages That Will Last For Years To Come”