Saturday, July 31, 2010

August 2nd Blog Carnival is now up!

Happy August to you Team Bloggers & Followers!

I have posted & hosted the link for the Aug. 2nd Blog Carnival!

The topics were either...

Where, when or who did you learn your handmade craft from?

It's summer time! Do tell about your summer inspired designs.





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Thursday, July 29, 2010

EtsyBloggers Treasury by storybeader

EtsyBloggers Treasury by storybeader!
Check it out here:
"Summertime Inspirations"





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EtsyBloggers Treasury by TheArtOfJoy

EtsyBloggers Rocks Treasury by TheArtOfJoy!
Check it out here:
"EtsyBloggers Rocks"





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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Etsyblogger Members have a birthday this week!

As we draw a close to July, I wonder what August has in store for us. I also look forward to fall this year, because of the extreme heat that many of us have experienced. Even though it is hot, you can send 'Cool' wishes to our birthday members - they will love you for it!


Chyrl of Chyrls Thursday July 29


Evelyn of Sumiko shop Saturday July 31


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Friday, July 23, 2010

EtsyBloggers Treasury by randomcreative

Such fun Dots by randomcreative!
Check it out here:
"The EtsyBloggers Team Dots"





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Wednesday, July 21, 2010

A Faerie Birthday Wish

What better way to send a birthday greeting to our Etsyblogger birthday gal this week, than to send faerie kisses and wishes. May the blessings of the faeries be with you!

Diana of Faerie Garden Fancies Thursday July 22



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Monday, July 19, 2010

EtsyBloggers Blog Carnival - Vacations!





Welcome to this edition of the EtsyBloggers blog carnival!
(from July 19th...and a slacker!)




Jen presents Independence Day posted at Mama's Magic.



Deirdre presents Etsy Blogger's Shop Of The Month: Sykin's One Stop Twilight Shop posted at Blackbird's Learning To Fly.



Sarah Buckingham "Finding Charm" presents EtsyBloggers: July 9th Blog Carnival - Contentment posted at Finding Charm.



JacBerKitsch presents Brrrrrrrr & A Dream Vacation posted at Jac-Ber Creations.



Liz Howell presents Vacations posted at Liz's Wares.



Athena Workman presents July 16th Etsybloggers Blog Carnival: Away We Go (Someday...) posted at the weblog of artist athena workman.



storybeader presents Dream Vacation - Etsybloggers Carnival, July 16, 2010 posted at Stroll Through Storyland.



Beth presents Dream Vacation - it's about the only vacation we are going on this year! posted at Sunshine Daydreamz.



Patch First Shop presents Dream vacation.. posted at PatchFirstShop.



HomeMadeOriginals presents Dream, Dream, Dream posted at Home Made Originals.



Heather presents My Dream Vacation posted at Heather's Custom Sewing.



Alicia Mae presents Dream Vacation posted at Crafts and Cooking.



Kathleen presents Where did the creative spark begin? posted at tapestry316, saying, "For BWSilver's "where, when or who did you learn your craft from" Fun question!"



Erika presents Eating Dogs posted at NICO* Designs.



Tammy presents An Ideal Vacation posted at tamdoll's workspace, saying, "Just writing & thinking about a vacation was nice!"



Rainy presents Dream Vacation Blog Carnival posted at RainyDayArt.



Karen aka MysticWynd presents Drivin' Down the Highway posted at Mystic Wynd.



Patti presents Italy comes to Kohler posted at peacoxcreations.



blackbird72 presents Happy 4th Of July posted at Blackbird's Learning To Fly.



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Friday, July 16, 2010

Friday Feature -- Sykin! Etsyblogger of the Month for July

This week's featured Etsy artist is Sykin, the Etsyblogger of the Month for July! Congrats!!!

This creative seller has not one but two shops -- Sykin's One Stop Twilight Shop and Sykin's NW Wonders. Enjoy the interview!



1. 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?

In Sykin's One Stop Twilight Shop, I make all things Twilight inspired. You'll find mostly jewelry that reminds me of something in the series - be it a person or a paragraph in the book. I try to stay away from movie likenesses to avoid copyright issues, but I have done them as a custom order request before.

Sykin's NW Wonders is all about everything else I make. Everything that is not Twilight inspired. Right now, there's mostly photography listed, which is something I am growing to love more and more each time I take my camera out of my bag. I'm about 90% self taught on everything I create. I'll look up tutorials but once I learned the basics of making jewelry, making paper crafts, etc, I have been teaching myself new techniques and then fine-tuning it when I realize there's an easier way to do what I've been doing. haha! I did take a photography class in college as a required class, but that was over 10 years ago (*gasp* already??) and I'm not using a dark room to develop my film, so I've had to learn to mess with my camera settings to get the looks that I want. *phew* That was a long answer!

2. To which Etsy Teams do you belong?

EtsyBloggers, EtsyMom, EtsyRAIN, and Fabulous Artistic Moms

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

I'm a dedicated fangirl. I collect everything Twilight, Harry Potter, and Hanson. I still buy CDs and DVDs relating to those fandoms. I also have an irrational fear of holes. Drains, manhole covers, grates, holes in the bottom of toilets. I haven't the foggiest idea where the fear came from but it started when I was in high school. Weird, I know :)

4. What inspires your creations?

First and foremost, Twilight, for obvious reasons :) I am also inspired by just about everything I see around me. I'm big on shapes and I love to look at what others are wearing as far as jewelry. It gives me good ideas of what people like to wear and want to purchase.



5. How did you get involved with Etsy?

A friend of mine (Platipuses) first told me about Etsy when she moved over from Ebay. I checked out her shop and a couple months later, set up my own. I had never created anything before other than drawing and painting so it gave me a new creative outlet.


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

That's a tough question! I don't think I really have any challenges. I have a great customer base, I work in advertising so that helps with getting the word out, and I've met some really great people so if I ever need advice or help, I know I can count on them.


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



Ooooh, that's a tough one. I would have to go with the Oceanside Blues and Greens print in NW
Wonders. I love the colors on this print! When I took the photo, all I saw was wet rocks and some moss - I just loved the green moss on the rocks. When I got home and looked at my photos, the reflection from the ocean turned the wet rock into this fantastic blue color. It's so vibrant! But to be honest, my favorite changes just about every time I list something new. haha


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

Advertise and list often. Ask questions. Take good photos of your items. Find a group of people you trust and stick by their side.


9. If you had a gift certificate to Etsy for any one item you wanted, what would you buy?

Not that I need it, but this wedding dress:


It's been one of my favorites since I started at etsy! I would definitely be willing to have a second wedding if I could wear that dress!


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

Painting and drawing. I have such an active imagination but I have a hard time portraying it on paper.

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

I consign in a Twilight store in Saint Helens, Oregon where they filmed the first Twilight movie. I never thought about selling my crafts in a store before so it took me completely off guard when they asked if I'd be willing to!

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

Everything is listed on one website: http://www.sykin.net. There you can find the facebook links for both shops, items listed from both shops, my twitter, my blog, and my email address. I will also post special discounts and sales there when I have one going on.

13. Is there anything else you’d like to tell me about your shop or your work?

For those wondering, my shop name is pronounced "See-kin". It's a nickname I was given as a child and I found out after spelling it the way I do that on urbandictionary.com, it's listed as meaning psych but spelled different (because who wants to use the real spelling for things??). I promise you, that's not where the name came from! :)





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Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Birthdays Galore for our Etsybloggers!

We have 3 birthdays to celebrate this week and one of them is today!! Please pop on over and wish these wonderful members a glorious birthday!

And don't ask their ages, as we will never tell :D

Helen of Watches by Helen Wednesday July 14


Elise of Betani’s Bureau Thursday July 15


Roxanna of Girly Girly Crafts Friday July 16


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Thursday, July 8, 2010

New EtsyBloggers Treasury by PunkyJane

New Purple Treasury Goodness by PunkyJane!
Check it out here:
"The EtsyBloggers Team and their Purple Crayon"






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Wednesday, July 7, 2010

A July Birthday for a special Etsy Blogger

This Etsyblogger has a birthday on July 9, and according to her horoscope - July 9 people are ambitious, positive, and eager to succeed. You go Lisa!!

Lisa of Dancing Grain Designs Friday July 9


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Monday, July 5, 2010

MiniMondays: TamDoll

This month’s MiniMonday feature is TamDoll. Tammy, the creator behind TamDoll: http://TamDoll@etsy.com, likes to create things that are just a little different. Her eclectic shop which she describes as, Silver Mountion wearable art and unique accessories. Her art dolls and OOAK handbags, are just a few of the items featured in her shop. She also designs fabric jewelry and various collages. According to Tammy, her creative process “depends on what creative mood strikes.”
As one who also likes to recycle, Tammy will take different items and recreate them, as she calls it - “upcycled” art. So it seems we just never know what Tammy will create next! If you visit her blog: http://tamdoll.blogspot.com, you might just get a little hint of what she is up to next. She also features sales and weekly updates on her blog. So definitely check out both her shop, where I found some really cute wearable pins and jewelry, and her blog for some sales!
Not to forget, there is another talented artist in the family. Her teenage daughter also has a shop her on Etsy: http://www.bubblywater.etsy.com. Her shop consists of beaded bracelets and stationery. As she says. “If you're looking for something for a young person, or young-at-heart, I hope you find it in my shop.”



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Saturday, July 3, 2010

Weekly EtsyBloggers Treasury by Sykin

Check out this treasury by our fellow etsyblogger - sykin!
Theme: "For us broke folk"







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