The May 24th Blog Carnival has been published at Sweet Sally's Soaps News. Come on over a take a look, this is my first time hosting the Blog Carnival.
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Monday, May 24, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
Friday Feature -- Handmade by Sandi
This week's featured Etsy artisan at Mama's Magic, cross-posted for your reading pleasure, is also the Etsyblogger of the Month for May! Congrats to Sandi, who runs two great Etsy shops: Handmade by Sandi and Sandi's Stash.
It had been a while since I visited Sandi's shop, and I was pleased to see many new items -- particularly these Coffee Cozies! What a great idea! I thought this lemon yellow Coffee Cozy with flower was especially nice.
It had been a while since I visited Sandi's shop, and I was pleased to see many new items -- particularly these Coffee Cozies! What a great idea! I thought this lemon yellow Coffee Cozy with flower was especially nice.
Enjoy the interview!
1. To which Etsy Teams do you belong?
Etsybloggers - of course
Etsytwitter Team
Hoarders Unite
2. Please tell me about the items in your Etsy shop. What do you make? How did you learn your craft? What is involved in your creative process?
I love to make a little of a lot of things. I've always loved to work with yarn, and while I don't knit, I love to crochet. Making hats and scarves, I'd really like to try my hand at fingerless gloves too. But the crocheting led me to a new 'obsession' of felted bowls. I learned how to crochet from my mom when I was much younger! I also love to make earrings, and I love to sew as well.
3. Tell me two (or more) other interesting things about you.
I'm married to a wonderful guy, who adores me :D Between us with have 6 children and 10 grandchildren. We are both retired from the 'real' world and that allows me to have time to make things I love for my shops.
4. What inspires your creations?
other Etsy shops - I see such wonderful work that I want to try it myself. I look for patterns that I can try or ideas that I might want to incorporate in what I make.
5. How did you get involved with Etsy?
That's a really good question. In thinking back, I thought it would be a good way of getting more exposure for my website Sandi's T's - but it took off in a completely different direction, creating items that I don't sell on my website - as well as giving me a chance to work on things that I love without having to make them over and over again!
6. What is your biggest challenge related to your Etsy shop?
Time! I'm a retired lady, and I never have enough time... I am constantly doing updates with my business website, and often don't have the time to make items for my shop, take pictures of them, or talk about them. And I love to write, so I'm always blogging.
7. What is your favorite item in your shop? Why is it your favorite?
That seems to change over time, but if I had to pick my favorite for right now, it would be this lacy shawl -- it was a new pattern, and I love the color and the way it came out. My dear friend Sharon was willing to model it for me.
8. What advice do you have for other folks selling or buying on Etsy?
Hang in there - it takes a lot of time to get noticed, and start selling. Read the emails that Etsy sends out, and join a group or two - groups are a great way to get exposure for your shop.
9. If you had a gift certificate to Etsy for any one item you wanted, what would you buy? (Please provide a link.)
YARN!! I have several Etsy shops that I buy yarn from:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/dyeforsocks1965
http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartstringsbyDee
10. Where else can we find out more about you and/or your creations?
blog - http://www.sandists.com/Wordpress/
website - http://www.sandists.com
twitter - http://twitter.com/HandmadeBySandi
twitter - http://twitter.com/SandisStash
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/craftysandi
11. Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about your shop or your work?
Yes, in honor of my birthday - which is in May - I'm having a HUGE BIRTHDAY BASH in my handmade shop - where everything is 50% off the purchase price! I want to make room for new items!!
Congrats again, Sandi -- and happy birthday!Etsybloggers - of course
Etsytwitter Team
Hoarders Unite
2. Please tell me about the items in your Etsy shop. What do you make? How did you learn your craft? What is involved in your creative process?
I love to make a little of a lot of things. I've always loved to work with yarn, and while I don't knit, I love to crochet. Making hats and scarves, I'd really like to try my hand at fingerless gloves too. But the crocheting led me to a new 'obsession' of felted bowls. I learned how to crochet from my mom when I was much younger! I also love to make earrings, and I love to sew as well.
3. Tell me two (or more) other interesting things about you.
I'm married to a wonderful guy, who adores me :D Between us with have 6 children and 10 grandchildren. We are both retired from the 'real' world and that allows me to have time to make things I love for my shops.
4. What inspires your creations?
other Etsy shops - I see such wonderful work that I want to try it myself. I look for patterns that I can try or ideas that I might want to incorporate in what I make.
5. How did you get involved with Etsy?
That's a really good question. In thinking back, I thought it would be a good way of getting more exposure for my website Sandi's T's - but it took off in a completely different direction, creating items that I don't sell on my website - as well as giving me a chance to work on things that I love without having to make them over and over again!
6. What is your biggest challenge related to your Etsy shop?
Time! I'm a retired lady, and I never have enough time... I am constantly doing updates with my business website, and often don't have the time to make items for my shop, take pictures of them, or talk about them. And I love to write, so I'm always blogging.
7. What is your favorite item in your shop? Why is it your favorite?
That seems to change over time, but if I had to pick my favorite for right now, it would be this lacy shawl -- it was a new pattern, and I love the color and the way it came out. My dear friend Sharon was willing to model it for me.
8. What advice do you have for other folks selling or buying on Etsy?
Hang in there - it takes a lot of time to get noticed, and start selling. Read the emails that Etsy sends out, and join a group or two - groups are a great way to get exposure for your shop.
9. If you had a gift certificate to Etsy for any one item you wanted, what would you buy? (Please provide a link.)
YARN!! I have several Etsy shops that I buy yarn from:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/dyeforsocks1965
http://www.etsy.com/shop/crochetgal
http://www.etsy.com/shop/HeartstringsbyDee
10. Where else can we find out more about you and/or your creations?
blog - http://www.sandists.com/Wordpress/
website - http://www.sandists.com
twitter - http://twitter.com/HandmadeBySandi
twitter - http://twitter.com/SandisStash
facebook - http://www.facebook.com/craftysandi
11. Is there anything else you’d like to tell us about your shop or your work?
Yes, in honor of my birthday - which is in May - I'm having a HUGE BIRTHDAY BASH in my handmade shop - where everything is 50% off the purchase price! I want to make room for new items!!
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Etsyblogger Birthdays to Celebrate
We recently had a few downpours. All of our flowers and vegetables were very thirsty and the rain was a delightful change. I love to see things growing and our Etsyblogger membership is growing too. Help me celebrate the birthdays of two relatively new members!
KiGi's Boutique Wednesday May 19
Fairy Apothecary Friday May 21
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KiGi's Boutique Wednesday May 19
Fairy Apothecary Friday May 21
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Handmade By Sandi
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Some Taurus Birthdays
Taurus isn't necessarily like a Bull in a ring with a toreador. You could be more like peace-loving Ferdinand, seeking the gentle meadows filled with flowers, sunshine and natural beauty. It's only Taurus stubbornness that can make you angry enough to charge at someone who is disturbing your peace.
Are you a Taurus? Then you share your birthday with some of our Etsybloggers!! Send 'friendly' peace-loving wishes to the following:
Ebogie Thursday May 13
Bramble and Bear Monday May 17
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Handmade By Sandi
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Are you a Taurus? Then you share your birthday with some of our Etsybloggers!! Send 'friendly' peace-loving wishes to the following:
Ebogie Thursday May 13
Bramble and Bear Monday May 17
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Handmade By Sandi
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Sunday, May 9, 2010
May 10 Blog Carnival
The May 10 Blog Carnival has been published at Made By Melissa!
Happy Mother's Day!
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Happy Mother's Day!
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EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival: Birthdays (April 26th edition)
Come on over to my blog and read the April 26th edition of our EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival. Yes it's a bit late -- sorry but I was on vacation -- and also I know there were some technical difficulties with the submissions, but I've got it worked out now to include all entries. Whew! The Blog Carnival is here.
And while you're there, come enter my MONSTER GIVEAWAY!!!!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Joey & Aleethea <<<--- MY SHOP IS OPEN AGAIN!!!! :D
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And while you're there, come enter my MONSTER GIVEAWAY!!!!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Joey & Aleethea <<<--- MY SHOP IS OPEN AGAIN!!!! :D
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Sunday, May 2, 2010
MiniMondays: Sunshinedaydreamz
This month’s MiniMonday featured shop is “Sunshinedaydreamz” http://sunshinedaydreamz@etsy.com. The shop is owned by Beth, a wife and a stay-at-home mom to 3 great kids, and a true California girl from SanDiego.
To fill in her time at home while watching her 3 children (I admit I don’t know many mothers with 3 children who have any time all!) but, Beth always seemed to have the need to be creative, working with her hand. She soon became obsessed with home decorating, painting and gardening... and after taking jewelry lessons, her passion turned to jewelry!
True to her California roots, her other passion is going to the beach, which she refers to as her “sunshine daydream” hence the name of her shop. Looking at Beth’s jewelry, she artfully has everything displayed as if we were walking along the beach with her. Her “rockin’” handcrafted earrings, necklaces, and bracelets which consist of gemstones, glass, crystal, silver copper and leather, are all beautifully laid across the many seashells I imagine she must find during one of her many “daydreaming” strolls along the beach. Beth’s jewelry not only includes pieces for women, but has designs for men also.
Beth’s other shop: OldSkoolCool@etsy.com , is filled with fun vintage items such as vintage jewelry, bikes, skateboards, and music, which she describes as “old school stuff”.
Besides being a member of http://www.etsy.com/profile.php?user_id=5190440the EtsyBloggers, Beth is also a member of (CCCOE) CaliforniaCraftersClub of Etsy. After you visit the many beautiful pieces of jewelry in her “daydreamz” shop, and all the various vintage “old school” items from her other shop; you can find out more about Beth on her blog” http://beth-sunshinedaydreamz.blogspot.com/
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