Join us on a Hippie Picnic!

What's better in the summer than escaping for a few hours with some good food, good friends, and great fun?? Here are some awesome Hippie goodies to bring along on a picnic! Pop a squat and take a look, and watch out for frisbees! 

Fiona of TheHappyMushroom

Pretty Mushroom Pendant

" I would wear this necklace, because it is jolly, and you should always be jolly on a picnic!"

 

 

 

 

Kathy from Uneek Southpaw

Crochet Sunflower Childrens Backpack

" I would bring this backpack for the children to carry their toys in to keep them busy while the adults relax"

 

 

 

 

Paula from Oak Needle 

 

Indoor Snowballs and Snowman

"I would bring these because snowballs are fun, and not just for winter "

 

 

 

 

Lisa from ArtisticFunk

Slipper Socks, Mukaluks, Mukluks

"I would LOVE to go on a hippie picnic...and what would I take? my PERFECT accessory would be my Hippie Mukluk 100% Cotton Slipper Socks With Funky Pink Tutu Trim!!! they'd be great on the grass and so comfy and they'd LIVEN the joint UP! (I'd also bring my funky green bracelet b/c I just would NOT be able to resist!!) FUN! where shall we meet!!!??"

 

 

 

 

 

Wow! What a great bunch of goodies to take a long with us! What's your favorite thing to take on a picnic? I always love a good book! ... and of course potato salad!! I hope you're all having a wonderful summer and get to go on a hippie picnic of your very own really soon. We have to enjoy that sunshine while we can! See ya next week :) 

 

X's and O's,

Lulu of DivineLuluCreations 

 

 

 

 

Member Monday Group Share; Hippie Newsprint goodies

Happy Hump Day Hippies! I hope everyone is having a wonderful week! This week's theme was all about Black and White. There's something so classical and chic about a great black or white piece, so when you find both - it really can become a staple piece in your wardrobe or home decor. Especially since both colors go so well with everything! Here are a few of the Hippie Peaceniks favorite black and white items. I hope you enjoy hearing a little back story about the items and enjoy the collection!

Deana from GroovyGreenGlass

Long Grey Goose Pendant

" My fave B&W item is this pendant made from a Grey Goose bottle. The geese flying over the mountain is just so.... freeing!"

Fiona from TheHappyMushroom 

Mens pendant necklace, black and white, hypnos spiral

 

"This black and white pendant looks like it could be used to hypnotize someone! It is pretty funky and I can see a young guy wearing it, maybe to a rave or a festival or just out and about. It incorporates a clear glass 'nugget' with the big spiral underneath which kind of acts like a lens, really bringing out and showing the pattern. I love spirals and when I make a spiral cane, especially in strong contrasting colors, I am inspired to stick it on everything!"

 

 

 

Alison from BeadsByAlison

White hemp necklace, black beads

 

" This is my fav black and white. I imagine someone who loves nature and being clean and organic, as I do, will purchase this item. I was inspired to make this by my creative pull."

 

 

 

Dawn from AbundantEarthWorks  

 

 

Agate Druzy 999 Fine Silver Pendant

 

"This is my absolute favorite black and white pendant because it features Druzy an amazing natural formation of a blanket of tiny crystals which sparkle and reflect light from every direction. This stone is especially good for calming and increasing courage, so I envision this pendant being worn by someone who has stress in their life and needs a little relaxation, grounding and optimism."

 

 

 

Lisa from ArtisticFunk  

 

Even Taller Boot Cuff Socks , Slouchy Socks 

 

 

" I was inspired by an intangible bohemian rhapsody spirit I've been searching for to infuse all my accessories; once I did the trim and dangles for the socks I saw I had IT!!! ? I imagine it being purchased by peeps looking for a fresh interpretation of funk that can be seen and make 'em stand out in a crowd!"

 

 

 

Deni from Cutterstone  

 

Black Flower Necklace with Clear Rhinestones

 

 

"Love this vintage necklace! Great retro piece! This would be a fabulous wedding or formal piece."

 

 

 

Jill from WhisperingMetalworks 

 

 

Wind chime with re purposed vintage silver plated flatware

 

 "This wind chime is black, bold, and beautiful. It's Black Labradorite black and white colored stone beads make for an unusual appearance. Anyone that enjoys the mystery of a garden would appreciate this piece! It was inspired by our love of re-purposing, and the popularity of tea pots as garden art."

 

 

 

Kathy from UneekSouthpaw  

 

Keepsake doll, Americana

 

"Always thought that the usual colors for rag dolls were boring. So I made this for the person with the unusual taste"

 

 

 

Aren't they all fantastic? You can find more of the amazing black and white styles of the Hippie Peaceniks in this week's member treasury, just click right HERE.

Here's a sneak peek at what you'll find :) 

  As always, I hope your week is wonderful and you have plenty of smiles and happy days the rest of the week! Take care, and share the love! If we keep our little part of the world happy and tidy, it adds up to some pretty great things! 

On a personal note - My 10 year wedding anniversary is tomorrow and I plan on having a sale in my shop until Friday. You can find the link to my shop below, and the 50% coupon to  use at checkout is BIGTEN

Smiles and lots of love,

Lulu from DivineLuluCreations 

 

 

Member Monday; Mother's Day Gift Ideas

Good morning! I know Mother's Day is only a week away and some of us may not have found that perfect gift for Mom yet, so here are some of the Hippie Peaceniks teamies great Mother's Day Gift Ideas and how the talented shop owners will be spending their Mother's Day. How are you spending yours? Comment and share below!

Jennifer from Jclairep

Gorgeous Mosaic Vintage Brooch 

"Here is a vintage brooch that I think is great for Mother's Day because it has a timeless beauty..it was made in Italy, and just a lovely piece. For Mother's Day... I think we are going to my Mother in law's in NJ..but I am not positive...No matter what, it will be a great day! Enjoy!"

Dawn from AbundantEarthWorks 

 

Chalcedony Druzy Heart Pendant

"This is a new pendant that would be a great gift for Mother's Day, every Mom wants to know she's loved and a sparkling gemstone with properties that encourage nurturing and compassion and is heart shaped is sure to show Mom the Love. We don't have any plans for Mother's Day, I will probably have a marathon phone conversation with my mom. There is still a few days left to take advantage of our Mother's Day sale, use coupon code MOMLOVE at checkout to receive 15% Off everything in our shop. Coupon valid through May 12th."

 Cathy from JulianosCorner

 

Monet Faux Pearl Necklace With RhineStone Pearl Teardrop Pendant

"Good Morning, I have a A Vintage Monet Necklace that I think would be a good Mother's Day gift because it's says love all over it and a piece that can be used a lot. I have no clue what I will be doing on Mother's day but I know I will see my kids"

Sarah from StarJewels

Family tree birthstone pendant

"I have several items made specifically for Moms, this is one of my faves and would make the perfect gift for Mother's Day (especially for a grandmother), because it it a family tree necklace that shows the children and geneology with birthstones. I made this one for MIL and she LOVES it. For Mother's Day I will be going over to MIL's the day before and seeing a movie with DH then having dinner with DH and SIL her spouse and BIL while MIL watches the kids. For Mother's Day I will lie out by a pool and make jewelry, and have dinner at MIL's with my Mom present, along with DH's family."

Nancy from RedBarnPottery 

Mother and child pottery sculpture

"I think one of my mother and child sculptures makes for a nice Mother's Day gift. No matter how old you are, you are always your mother's babe. This sculpture celebrates that nurturing and everlasting love. My oldest is flying home from college on Mother's Day, and we are all super excited to be reunited for some nice family time. She'll be home for only 3 weeks before she has to return for her summer job."

I hope you enjoyed browsing a few of the many talented Hippie Peaceniks member shops and maybe found something special for your Mom (or yourself!). Have an awesome week filled with lots of smiles, and a WONDERFUL Mother's Day!! 

Hugs,

Lulu of DivineLuluCreations 

Member Monday Group Discussion: Beginning on Etsy and Advice for newcomers

Last week's group discussion topic was so much fun, that we thought we'd do it again yesterday! This week's topic was "When did you first start creating? Why did you decide to open up shop on Etsy? What's your advice for a new shop owner?" Here are what two of our awesome teamies had to say over on the Hippie Peaceniks team!

Sarah from StarJewels

Green briolette necklace

"I first started creating as a child, I was in art clases when in preschool. Then I got into ceramics which I did for 16 years. I started designing and selling jewelry in high school, making earrings and other jewelry by soldering straight pins and safety pins in various designs. I got into beading later, and have been doing it for about 20 years now. I decided to open a shop on etsy because I had to scale back my "regular" advertising and marketing work, which involved long hours and tight deadlines, due to taking care of my young daughter full time, and jewelry was something I loved that I could do during naps etc. I have sold in boutiques but did not like that they take 50% or more of the sales price, and schlepping around to boutiques was not manageable with a baby. I had sold successfully on ebay before but found it was better for supplies and simple trendy items than for intricate handmade jewelry. Etsy was a good fit for my work and life. My advice for a new shop owner would be "don't give up". Sales are few and far between at first and it takes time to learn SEO, and get your photography great, develop your branding, and build a large enough inventory of listings to get decent visibility and sales on the site (my sales got regular at 100 listings). Try to keep improving and evolving, create a shop policies page, and keep adding listings. If you create lots of things people want to buy, and can get your SEO and pics where they need to be, the sales will come, as long as your pricing and shipping is within range for your category."

Deni from Cutterstone

 

Reticulated Sterling Silver Pendant

"When hubby and I got married 3 years ago, I encouraged him to do his own thing and we'd open our Etsy store. I create some, don't consider myself very creative, but I know what I like when I do create. I'm just a much better "busy work" person, numbers are my thing! Hubby is amazingly creative, to look at him you'd think he was just some old hippie dude, but he can do flowers better than me! My advice to a new shop owner is: be prepared to network, network, network...you will be amazed at how your shop will do!"

 

Thanks so much for stopping by the Hippie Blog! I hope you enjoyed learning more about a couple of our members beginnings, and maybe picked up a reminder or a tip for yourself! Stop by next week for another closer look on some of our awesome hippie shops and their owners. Until then, smile and pass it on :) 

XO,

Lulu of DivineLuluCreations