Wednesday, June 30, 2010

America's Birthday & Etsyblogger Birthdays Too!

As we get ready for this important weekend in American history, we have some birthday's this week, that while they are not exactly on the 4th, are just as important. Please stop by and wish these wonderful Etsybloggers, a great birthday!!

Linda of Pruitt Handcrafts Wednesday June 30




Linda of Spotted Cow Soaps Tuesday July 6


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Saturday, June 26, 2010

Etsy Bloggers Blog Carnival: Goals and Accomplishments!

Read about our latest goals and accomplishments in this week's blog carnival, hosted by RainyDayArt!



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Friday, June 25, 2010

HOT new team event! EtsyBloggers Team Treasury

Hello everyone!

I hope you all had a wonderful first week of summer. We drove 10 hours each way from NC to NYC with 2 kids under 5yrs...(details spared)...then we returned home to the crazy heat idex of 110 degrees!!

HOT HOT HOT!!!

Speaking of HOT...our EtsyBloggers team has a fresh and HOT new weekly team event!!

It's called the "EtsyBloggers Team Treasury" and it is being brought to you by http://patchfirstshop.etsy.com  - thanks Patch for setting this up! Let's visit her blog (or one of her many online hangouts!) to tell her what a great idea this is for the team!!

Jewelry shop - http://patchfirstshop.etsy.com
Vintage shop - http://patchvintageshop.etsy.com
Supply shop - http://patchsupplyshop.etsy.com
Blog - http://patchfirstshop.wordpress.com
Wedding Guide Blog - http://patchfirstshop.blogspot.com

Team members can read all about this new WEEKLY team event, the "EtsyBloggers Team Treasury" right here in the FAQ's and Sign-Up Thread.

Have a great weekend, and be sure to see visit our team's blog often for the current team treasuries!!

oxox



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Etsy Bloggers Friday Treasury: Afternoon Delights


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http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c24a6563c6e6d918a3dc8da/afternoon-delights#4c24a6b73c6e6d91a343c8da


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Thursday, June 24, 2010

An Etsyblogger Birthday

Today, we had extremely hot temps in Virginia. I hope your weather is a little cooler. But whatever your weather, please stop by and say Happy Birthday to a great Etsyblogger, whose shop is on vacation right now. I know she will love hearing from you!

ImagineMDD Sunday June 27

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Friday, June 18, 2010

New Treasury by Memoriesforlifesb

Check out this treasury by the very wonderful memoriesforlifesb!
Awesome EtsyBloggers Team in Pink!





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Friday Feature -- Beaded Tail

This week's featured Etsy artist is Beaded Tail, who is also the Etsyblogger of the month for June! Congratulations!

I love the focus on animals in this shop, as well as the charitable focus. Isn't this Lucky Ladybug bracelet precious?



Enjoy the interview!

1. To which Etsy Teams do you belong (if any)?

I'm a member of two fabulous teams - the EtsyBloggers and the Etsy Angels.

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 make beaded jewelry with many items having an animal related theme whether it's cat face beads, dog charms, paw toggles or butterflies. I learned how to make jewelry in 2007 after my mom took a class a beading class and subsequently taught me. My creative process involves seeing something or thinking of a new design and then I mull it over in my head for a few hours or a few days before sitting down and attempting to make it. Creativity doesn't come easy for me but I'm working on tapping into my creative side every day!

3. Tell me two (or more) other interesting things about you.

My day job is a CPA and I live in Oregon but work in Colorado thanks to the ability to telecommute. I'm married to my high school sweetheart for nearly 22 years and we have two cats, Angel and Isabella, and a husky, Sadie, who always make us smile! My husband and I love exploring Oregon's beautiful coast, trails, waterfalls and mountains.

4. What inspires your creations?

I often see a jewelry design and figure out a way that I can make it or something similar. My latest necklace was inspired by seeing a singer wearing a similar necklace on a TV appearance. I have too much left brain so it's hard for me to envision things from scratch so most always I have to see a style or design and then work my way towards it.

5. How did you get involved with Etsy?

After my mom taught me how to bead, I ended up making enough bracelets to cover my arms from wrist to elbow so I knew I either needed to stop beading or sell them. While doing a Google search on animal beads I came across an Etsy shop for the first time and checked into it a bit further and here I am today!

6. What is your biggest challenge related to your Etsy shop?

Finding time to make new things. Between work, my blog, family and just the desire to be outside sometimes, it's hard to sit down and make new items.

7. What is your favorite item in your shop (currently for sale or previously sold)? Why is it your favorite?

This is the necklace similar to the one I saw on a singer on TV. It took me about a week to get the nerve up to sit down and try to make it but once I did, I absolutely love how it turned out:


8. What advice do you have for other folks selling or buying on Etsy?

For sellers, keep track of your income and expenses! Not only does it help at tax time but you should always know your bottom line to make sure your prices are set accordingly. As an accountant, I guess this is what I always think about and I know the struggles of trying to determine Cost of Goods Sold and Inventory amounts at the end of the year so keeping up on it makes things so much easier.

For buyers, you can't go wrong with buying homemade but because of the nature of buying online, if you have any questions or can't determine a size, color, etc. from the pictures and description provided, contact the seller for more information. My experience has been that they will gladly help you with your questions so you get exactly what you expect.

9. What crafting skill(s) do you wish you had or hope to learn someday?

I would love to learn how to knit and my grandma had taught me how to crochet when I was a kid so I want to refresh my memory on that too. I recently caught the scrapbooking bug and want to learn more about working with paper too.

10. What has been your biggest success and/or proudest moment since opening your Etsy shop?

Since my Etsy shop was opened to help raise money for animal charities, I'm very proud of donating approximately $1,200 to various charities to date!

11. Where else can we find out more about you and/or your creations?

I blog daily at http://beadedtail.blogspot.com
I'm on flickr at http://www.flickr.com/BeadedTail
Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/BeadedTail




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Wednesday, June 16, 2010

HOT SUMMER? - Here's a COOL Etsyblogger with a birthday!

Want to keep the hot summer heat away? Stop by and wish this Etsyblogger a COOL Birthday Wish!!

Mary of Misobel Sunday June 20



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Sunday, June 13, 2010

EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival - June 7th edition

Better late than never! :) Come read the latest edition of the EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival, and hear about our some artisan's ancestors.




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Saturday, June 12, 2010

New Treasury by PatchSupplyShop!

Check out this treasury by the very wonderful PatchSupplyShop! Such a wonderful treasury filled with our talented and rockin' Etsybloggers!






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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

A Bevy of Beauties Celebrate a Birthday

Like the beautiful flowers that are blooming from coast to coast, we have our own beauties and we are celebrating their birthdays this week. Please pop in and send them flowery wishes!

Jen of Mama's Magic Studio Thursday June 10


Vicky of Victoria Rose Ware Saturday June 12


Jan of A Fiber Journey Saturday June 12


Kat of SassmowthDesigns Sunday June 13




Patti of Peacox Creations Tuesday June 15


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Monday, June 7, 2010

MiniMondays: PunkyJane

If you like personalized and hand stamped items, PunkyJane is the Etsy seller you've been waiting for! She is a work at home mom with over 20 years experience in graphic design. She has combined her graphic design with typography talents and has created some beautiful sterling silver pieces.



She finds inspiration in her two daughters, and support in her husband while all while juggling life and her business.

She offers many customizable ideas, and has many ready to ship items as well, such as golf ball markers, key chains, and jewelry!

Where else can you find Sandy?



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Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Happy Birthday to some Etsybloggers!!

Have you noticed the flowers lately? The weather is turning warmer in many places and flowers are popping up all over the place. In our neck of the woods, we have crops thriving from the rain and warm weather. Always my favorite time of year.

Pop in to wish these wonderful Etsyblogger members a happy birthday, and ask them what their favorite time of year is. Let us know yours as well!

Chrissy of Chrissy Watson Thursday June 3


Iris of Arcoiris Handcrafted Monday June 7


Hana of Slingzprings Tuesday June 8


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