Although it's really still a few weeks away, the beginning of summer is traditionally marked by the Memorial Day weekend holiday. It's a somber remembrance to begin a season associated with happiness, but perhaps that is fitting. We can reflect in the midst of our joy on those who sacrificed themselves in order that we might have this freedom. 

I'm always hesitant to set up sales on occasions such as this, but it seems like it's so expected these days you almost have to do it. For one thing, many people have the only break they get to shop during the day and they expect discounts. For that reason I have coupon codes and sales set up for all my shops through midnight Monday. Use the code: SUMMER for 15% off this website and my Facebook shop. Take an additional 10% off my monthly sales throughout the eBay store. Take 15% off any Etsy order with the code REMEMBER. You can link to all these shops through this site.

I hope you have a happy, relaxing weekend of remembrance and celebration!

Have you or your kids caught the slime addiction bug? If so, Atelier Mandaline has you covered! We have performed extensive recipe testing, to the detriment of our furniture, to produce the best possible product, so you can get right to squishing without wasting time and money on faulty slime. I'm proud to introduce the newest Atelier Mandaline exclusive: Slime Keychains! These handmade keychains make your slime portable, so you can enjoy all the squishing, all the time. Atelier Mandaline is the only shop on Etsy and eBay selling slime keychains, so get yours before they're gone. Want to make your own slime? Check out my tips on the blog so you can avoid bad recipes. Need custom slime? Fill out a custom order form.

I am beyond thrilled to announce my website can now take payments! I have my own shop at last! I've been working toward this moment since I was playing with my Barbie Dream Store in the basement, dreaming of a store of my own. My designs are ready to go, my exclusive pink branded bags are on the way, and I'm over the moon with joy! Please hit the button to check it out! Take 15% off with code: GRANDOPENING *P.S. There just MIGHT be a few celebratory sales going on in the other Atelier Mandaline shops on eBay, Facebook, and Etsy!

Here at Atelier Mandaline things have been crazy busy, but I did have time to set up some new promotions in the eBay store. Anytime you want to see all the sales I have running in that store, which is my largest, head to http://www.ebay.com/sme/ab_art/offers.html

This week I am working on listing vintage fashion, most from the 1990s. So far I have some shoes and boots up for auction, and I am working on a bunch of sweaters, so stay tuned.

The Atelier Mandaline newsletter is live! Sign up today and I will send you a welcome message with exclusive coupon codes for my eBay and Etsy stores. You can expect to receive my emails every 7-14 days. They will alert you to new products and product lines, announce upcoming projects, and let you know of all the promotions and sales I'm offering across my network of shops. The Atelier Mandaline newsletter is the most convenient way to stay in touch with me, as it comes straight to your inbox! *You may need to check your Promotions or Junk folder if you don't see it within 24 hours of signing up.

In addition to my subscriber's bonuses, I'm offering a new way to earn sale and discount codes: a treasure hunt! I am running my first Ad Words campaign to advertise my new website. If you come across my Atelier Mandaline ad "in the wild" send me a screenshot or a description of where and when you saw it and I will send you another set of discount coupons!

As my eBay newsletter subscribers know, I will certainly not spam you with a bunch of emails. In fact, I can be rather lax in my newsletter writing! Unlike my eBay store newsletter, this one pertains to all my shops and I am able to customize it with links. I will still write the eBay newsletter, if you are already a subscriber to that one, and it will contain the same information minus any links to my website or other shops.