A quick view of Pelhuaz Exquisite Friends (Part 2)

Few weeks ago I presented few of Pelhuaz Exquisite Friends. Today I'll show you a few more. As mentioned before, Pelhuaz Blog was born as a crazy idea of mine, and it success is in great deal due to the amazing crafty friends that I have made in the process. 

The Pelhuaz Exquisite Friends is a elite of fabulous shops that offer so amazing products, that today I'll continue with my list.

This week we have Kiser Krafts, Imagineif, Crafteroni and Cheese, J by G and Little House of Crafting. I'll get to each one of them, but I did't want to make the post too long. Please visit them and let me know which is your favorite.

Kiser Krafts

Sock Stuff Animals and Monsters, and home decoration.

Penny Pet Bunnies

   

Imagineif

Safe, natural, open ended toys

Eco Friendly Wood Toys

                           

Crafteroni and Cheese

Amigurumi and Eclectic Products

Crochet Toys

J by G

Handmade polymer clay figurine creatures.

                              

The Wezens

Little House of Crafting

Handmade pinback buttons, magnets and perlers. 

 

Custom Pins

I hope that you have a week full of great things and happy moments. Remember to Support the Small Business. Behind every Small Business, there’s a story worth knowing. When you buy from them, you are becoming part of their supporting group. Shop Indie. Shop Handmade.

Besos,

Pelhuaz Exquisite Friend of the Week: Unique Creations by Tracy

Another Happy Thursday and another Exquisite Friend to be featured. I met Tracy thru the Crafty Community that I'm part of and as a Storenvy Colleague. Since day one, she's been so great with me that I adore her. She's part of "my person" team. I admire her so much, as she's an amazing artist and a Mom full of courage. 

So here's the Adorable Tracy -Queen of the Owls!  

Pelhuaz: What's your name?
Tracy: Tracy McDermott      

Pelhuaz: What's your superpower?

Tracy: Superspeed   

Pelhuaz: Who do you consider your sidekick?

Tracy: My daughter, Meredith would be my sidekick! Any time I need anything she is right there helping me out.  Biggest plus, is that she is super creative!  

Pelhuaz: If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring?

Tracy: A book, yarn, and chocolate 

Pelhuaz: What do you think about when you are alone in your car?

Tracy: I am rarely alone in the car but if I am alone I am thinking of everything I need to do.     

Pelhuaz: What was the last movie you went to see?

Tracy: Frozen            

Pelhuaz: Tell us about your Small Business… Describe your store and products?

Tracy: I own Unique Creations by Tracy where I sell items I crochet. I mainly make animals and monsters which make great stuffed animals or can be used in décor in nurseries and children's bedrooms. This year I have started a line of cute themed baskets which make for great storage for kids toys or to organize anything else you may need organize. This line will continue to grow with new animals and monsters. 

      

Pelhuaz: What is your favorite item available at your Shop?

Tracy: My Owls  

       

Pelhuaz: What motivates/inspires you?

Tracy: My kids inspire me! Many of the items I have made were from requests my children had for things they wanted me to make. Now the basket line is inspired by them in that they are need of cute and fun organization baskets to keep all their toys picked up. 

  

Pelhuaz: How much time off do you get/take?

Tracy: It varies week to week depending on my volunteer jobs.  

Pelhuaz: When is your Store Anniversary?

Tracy: Apr 28            

Pelhuaz: Imagine that I’m planning to open Pelhuaz, and I don’t know a thing about managing a Small Business, what will be your best advice?
Tracy: My first piece of advice is to research about starting a small business. There is a lot of great advice out there to make things a bit easier. Don't stress if you don't make sales right away, it takes a lot of time and work but it will happen.

I usually go around the store to pick my favorites. From Unique Creations by Tracy, is all the Cute Owls that she creates! She has a complete Collection dedicated to them. Eek!

This custom mini owl is so adorable! 

or this baby purple owl

or a custom owl 

Hope you enjoy meeting with Tracy and Unique Creations by Tracy, as much as I do. Visit her Store and pick your favorites. You can find her at Facebook, Twitter, and G+.  

Thank you for taking the time to meet my friend Tracy. Hope you enjoy the post.

Besos,
Zei

My favorite month is JUNE!

June and December are my favorite months. December for the obvious Christmas reasons, and June because it has a very profound meaning. It's my birthday and also is the month when my Girl was born. Pelhuaz has something to celebrate, as well as on June 04, I made my first sale using Pelhuaz Brand. A month later, after researching on different platforms I decided to open my Storenvy account and created Pelhuaz by Red. July 04 a pretty neat day to open my store, don't you think?

Happy Birthday to me (June 11) & Little K! (June 22)

Happy First Sale Anniversary Pelhuaz! (June 04)

So you can imagine that this will be a very exciting month, with lots of fun interviews and celebrations and giveaways, starting on June 09. July will be a great month too, as I'll have a 2 week Storenvy Anniversary Celebration Giveaway. I'll give you more details about this soon.

Help me celebrate this fabulous month and enjoy your summer! Sending lots of warm hugs your way!


Besos,

   

Pelhuaz was nominated to the Liebster Award

So my Fabulous and Exquisite Friend Tessa from KRMBAL nominate Pelhuaz Blog for the Liebster Award. I'm so honored that she thought about me that I'm trying to do the Happy Dance. Yes, just trying as my current figure doesn't allowed me to move that much. I'm all belly and no middle section! 

So how does this work? Easy... With the Liebster Award, I nominates 11 blogs who have less than 200 readers. The Bloggers answer 11 questions given to them by their nominator. In this case, I'll be answering KRMBAL 11 question. Then, I'll pay it forward and nominates 11 bloggers with my own 11 questions. I'll do this in a separated post. Pretty simple, right? Is a fun way for you to learn a little more about me, and to met few other fabulous bloggers.

Here are the questions sent by Tessa with my answers:

1. What was your favorite toy as a child?

I loved a cute tree house that my Mama got me when I was a little girl. Not sure how to describe it, but I did find a image of it. I had this exact one...

2. What’s your favorite thing to make? Share a pic with us!

As a shop owner, I love creating jewelry -specially bracelets. Recently I found very rewarding making charm bracelets with a meaning. For example I made few bracelet for Mother's Day that had a story. Here's an example of a bracelet for a New Mama, she likes cocktails, adore her husband, is in love with her life, and her new baby.  

As a Mom, I just love spending time with my little princess and making plans for the arrival of Jorge Sebastian. I adore her and she's the reason why I wake up every morning with a smile in my face.

3. Everyone’s got a little bit of nerd in them, so what’s your area of nerviness?

Guilty! I'm a fan of Comic-Cons, and I need to admit that I even have the complete Uhura's Star Trek outfit. :D  

4. If you were selected to be part of a new colony on Mars, what would you take with you that you couldn’t replace with a Martian item?

My family -I don't have anything against "green people", but I couldn't live without them. If you asked me for a material thing, should be my Tablet Surface with unlimited internet access. If we are making a colony in Mars, we should have technology advanced enough to supply such service. I don't want to loose contact with my Earthling Friends.  

5. What would be your expertise in the new Martian colony?

Project Management and Protocols Development & Implementation.

6. What’s your favorite eco tip?

The one that I constantly use is to recycle boxes for shipping and paper rolls for crafty projects with my girl.

7. Where’s the coolest place you’ve ever been?

Disney. I have to admit that I'm a Disney Super Fan, specially all the Villains! Last time we went there, we had such a great time. The Girl was so amazed and excited to meet the Princesses, that when we went to take lunch with them, she couldn't believe it!

At the Princesses' Castle on our way to have lunch with the Princess

She could't believe that all the Princesses where there!

And Mickey!

8. What’s your favorite smell?

Vanilla

9. If you could switch with someone for a day, Freaky Friday style, who would it be?

Ohhhh, this is though one. I have to say that will be a 25 years old me. I had a great time with great friends that I hang out with. Less responsibilities, less worries. However, I love my life now, so I probably think about it before doing it! 

10. Pirates, Ninjas or Zombies?

Pirates... Arggggggg!

11. And of course… What’s your very favorite t-shirt?

The Buddha Shirt from KRMBAL. :D

It's been a real fun post to make. I'll be posting the 11 nominee in a post real soon! Tessa, thank you so much for thinking about me for this fun nomination!

Besos,

Pelhuaz Exquisite Friend of the Week: Little Green Guy

I met Brittany thru one of the Handmade Community pages that I participate in, and she's one of the friendliest persons I know. She has so many talents that you will be amazed. She paints (beautifully), she makes sculptures, she makes fluffy cyclops, she's also a children's book writer, and much more. She even motivates others to stay in shape, Isn't she amazing? I adore her and her happy soul! <3

So here is my Exquisite Friend Brittany!

Pelhuaz: What's your name?

Brittany: Brittany

  

Pelhuaz: What's your superpower?  

Brittany: Talking to animals.

Pelhuaz: Who do you consider your sidekick and why?

Brittany: My friend Tara of Fuzzy Toes, I can ramble the most random non-sensical idea and whether she understands it or not she is super supportive and doesn't say I am crazy ;) Well not to my face anyway.

     

Pelhuaz: If you were on an island and could only bring 3 things, what would you bring?

Brittany: Paints, sketchbook, hmmmm my kindle? Do I get WIFI there ;)

          

Pelhuaz: What do you think about when you are alone in your car? 

Brittany: Oh man, so many things! I like to write while I am in the car, not on paper (I'd puke, yummy right? Well I guess and crash my car) But I voice record lines for my next childrens book. I plan out my never ending "to-do" list, and try to ignore what a mess I know my house will be whenever I return ;)

       

Pelhuaz: What was the last movie you went to see?

Brittany: Went to see? I have small children so this is rare and I can't remember!

           

Pelhuaz: Tell us about your Small Business…  Describe your store and products?

Brittany: I own Little Green Guy, I create fun illustrations, plush toys, sculptures and childrens books all featuring the Little Green Guy and his friends! Little Green Guy is an adorable mischievous little green monster with one big eye and a cute little green but!

Pelhuaz: What is your favorite item available at your store? 

Brittany: The Basic LGG plush

        

Pelhuaz: What motivates/inspires you?

Brittany: Everything inspires me, my children, nature, coffee ;) As far as motivation I like to push myself hard and push myself as far as I can go.

       

Pelhuaz: How much time off do you get/take in a week?

Brittany: What IS time off? I have taken some time off recently, abotu 2 weeks, best decision I could have made I needed a brain and body break.

   

Pelhuaz: When is your Store Anniversary? 

Brittany: Nov 11

 

Pelhuaz: Imagine that I’m planning to open Pelhuaz, and I don’t know a thing about managing a Small Business, what will be your best advice?

Brittany: Follow your heart, do what makes you happy, set tiny goals and celebrate when you reach them, never loose sight of time with your family. And a lesson I have learned after I spent about 3 months off and on crazy sick, take care of YOU. Healthy eating, exercise, get those in check first, no matter how big your to-do list is, it can wait while you squeeze in that 20 minute exercise and plan your meals for the week. It may seem like a burden but YOU are your business, if you get sick, then there is no business. Be healthy, Be happy, and go Create <3

I have to say that I love every single thing about this interview and the great advice provided... You are your business... If you are a Small Business Owner -as we are, you will find the truth on it!

As I'm in love with the LGG and their cute little green butt :D, I visited her shop to pick my favorites:

Last Christmas, I took advantage of a listing and made a special order for my girl and for me of these ABC Sculpture. Z and orange for me and K with purple and pink and pink for her. 

I love this guys and they are part of my living room decoration.

How about this fluffy Mini LGG Plush? So adorable!

I couldn't decide of which of just one of her fabulous prints from her 5x7 Print Collection. But who doesn't feel like this LGG thinking "it's morning again"? I do!







Brittany and the Little Green Guy can be found at Facebook, Storenvy, Etsy and her fabulous blog. If you want to know more about her just click at the links and have some fun looking at all her products!

Thank you for taking the time to read about the Exquisite Brittany and her Shop!

Besos,
Zei