Inspirations from the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton who now The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
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Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Friday Feature -- Linda B's Jewelry Designs
This week's featured Etsy artist is the Etsyblogger of the month for April -- big congrats to Linda B's Jewelry Designs! Her shop is full of pretty, sparkly, elegant items. I especially admire the wire work involved in this gorgeous Women's Wire Beaded Kippah
Enjoy the interview!
1. Please tell us 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 design gemstone and glass beaded jewelry. I am self-taught. I took a few classes in wire wrapping leading to creating my women’s wire beaded kippot (headcoverings for Jewish women), new chain and wire wrapped necklaces and wire wrapped pendants and rings. Also, I create bottlecap and scrabble tile pendants and magnets because they’re fun.
2. Do you participate in any Etsy teams?
I am on the EtsyBloggers team, EtsyBead team, EtsyTwitter team, Etsy Promotional Frenzy Team, Handmadeology team, and I lead the EtsyChai team
3. Tell us two (or more) other interesting things about you.
I am married to a great man for over 30 years and he encourages my jewelry making and comments on my designs. We love our 3 cats, Buddy, Fritz and Sammy (more pictures are on my blog)
I am an avid reader and a few of my favorite authors are Stephen King, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Steve Martin (yes the comedian). Currently, I am reading books about Social Media, to gather information for How to Guides to Facebook and Twitter.
4. What inspires your creations?
I am inspired by the beads or gemstones: the colors, shapes and how they look together in eclectic or classic designs. The more color the better. I create both balanced and asymmetrical jewelry. I subscribe to beading magazines and challenge myself to pick one design, change the symmetry or bead shapes and colors to create a masterpiece.
5. How did you get involved with Etsy?
A jewelry designer I used to work with mentioned Etsy to me and I decided to try it. I forgot about it for a few months and then starting listing items. I started joining teams and entering design challenges. Then, I met Tim Adams of Handmadeology online and started taking some of his advice.
6. What is your biggest challenge related to your Etsy shop?
It’s tough to compete in the heavily saturated jewelry market. Each jewelry designer has a style. I work in eclectic and classic styles. It’s difficult to know what shoppers will purchase; therefore, I offer a variety of colors and design styles in my shop.
7. What is your favorite item in your shop (currently for sale or previously sold)? Why is it your favorite?
Today it's my Personalized Swarovski Bracelet
The design is a variation of a design one of my new clients showed me and ordered for Mother's Day. I'm exciting to be offering these custom order bracelets (a little late for Mother's Day), but birthdays and other events apply.
8. What advice do you have for other folks selling or buying on Etsy?
Join a team! Team members provide support, friendship, and information I promoting other Etsy sellers on my blog; it is one of my favorite blog posts. Also, I am a Twitter addict and I tweet items for team members too.
9. If you had a gift certificate to Etsy for any one item you wanted, what would you buy? (Please provide a link.)
Just one?
Today, I'd like this handmade wearable Turkish bath towel.
10. If you had to be an animal for one week, which animal would you choose to be? And what would you do?
I would be a cat, so I could catnap during the play, be spoiled by my parents and play with shiny beads, milk rings, and other toys.
11. If money were no object for just one day, what would you do?
I would create the jewelry designs I have in the back of my mind and I might take another beadweaving class.
12. What does buying and selling local handmade mean to you, and how has it affected your life?
It means taking the time to design an item, visualizing the gemstones and shapes fitting together in a pleasing design. Putting my heart and energy into each piece I create.
13. Give us some insight on how you personally, or your shop, gives back to your community.
I create jewelry and accessories out of upcycled, bleached bottlecaps and previously owned-jewelry. During certain months, I donate a percentage of sales proceeds to Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fund.
In fact, right now, if you buy anything pink in my shop, I am putting aside money to donate to Susan G Komen.
14. Where else can we find out more about you and/or your creations?
Artfire
Blog
Facebook
Twitter
Flickr
Online Shopping
Website
Congrats again, Linda!
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Enjoy the interview!
1. Please tell us 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 design gemstone and glass beaded jewelry. I am self-taught. I took a few classes in wire wrapping leading to creating my women’s wire beaded kippot (headcoverings for Jewish women), new chain and wire wrapped necklaces and wire wrapped pendants and rings. Also, I create bottlecap and scrabble tile pendants and magnets because they’re fun.
2. Do you participate in any Etsy teams?
I am on the EtsyBloggers team, EtsyBead team, EtsyTwitter team, Etsy Promotional Frenzy Team, Handmadeology team, and I lead the EtsyChai team
3. Tell us two (or more) other interesting things about you.
I am married to a great man for over 30 years and he encourages my jewelry making and comments on my designs. We love our 3 cats, Buddy, Fritz and Sammy (more pictures are on my blog)
I am an avid reader and a few of my favorite authors are Stephen King, James Patterson, Nora Roberts, Steve Martin (yes the comedian). Currently, I am reading books about Social Media, to gather information for How to Guides to Facebook and Twitter.
4. What inspires your creations?
I am inspired by the beads or gemstones: the colors, shapes and how they look together in eclectic or classic designs. The more color the better. I create both balanced and asymmetrical jewelry. I subscribe to beading magazines and challenge myself to pick one design, change the symmetry or bead shapes and colors to create a masterpiece.
5. How did you get involved with Etsy?
A jewelry designer I used to work with mentioned Etsy to me and I decided to try it. I forgot about it for a few months and then starting listing items. I started joining teams and entering design challenges. Then, I met Tim Adams of Handmadeology online and started taking some of his advice.
6. What is your biggest challenge related to your Etsy shop?
It’s tough to compete in the heavily saturated jewelry market. Each jewelry designer has a style. I work in eclectic and classic styles. It’s difficult to know what shoppers will purchase; therefore, I offer a variety of colors and design styles in my shop.
7. What is your favorite item in your shop (currently for sale or previously sold)? Why is it your favorite?
Today it's my Personalized Swarovski Bracelet
The design is a variation of a design one of my new clients showed me and ordered for Mother's Day. I'm exciting to be offering these custom order bracelets (a little late for Mother's Day), but birthdays and other events apply.
8. What advice do you have for other folks selling or buying on Etsy?
Join a team! Team members provide support, friendship, and information I promoting other Etsy sellers on my blog; it is one of my favorite blog posts. Also, I am a Twitter addict and I tweet items for team members too.
9. If you had a gift certificate to Etsy for any one item you wanted, what would you buy? (Please provide a link.)
Just one?
Today, I'd like this handmade wearable Turkish bath towel.
10. If you had to be an animal for one week, which animal would you choose to be? And what would you do?
I would be a cat, so I could catnap during the play, be spoiled by my parents and play with shiny beads, milk rings, and other toys.
11. If money were no object for just one day, what would you do?
I would create the jewelry designs I have in the back of my mind and I might take another beadweaving class.
12. What does buying and selling local handmade mean to you, and how has it affected your life?
It means taking the time to design an item, visualizing the gemstones and shapes fitting together in a pleasing design. Putting my heart and energy into each piece I create.
13. Give us some insight on how you personally, or your shop, gives back to your community.
I create jewelry and accessories out of upcycled, bleached bottlecaps and previously owned-jewelry. During certain months, I donate a percentage of sales proceeds to Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Fund.
In fact, right now, if you buy anything pink in my shop, I am putting aside money to donate to Susan G Komen.
14. Where else can we find out more about you and/or your creations?
Artfire
Blog
Flickr
Online Shopping
Website
Congrats again, Linda!
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Monday, April 25, 2011
Etsybloggers Carnival - April 25th
Welcome to the EtsyBloggers' Blog Carnival- April 25th.
Hello. Fantastic to see you. Such a bright and sunny day in EtsyBlogger Carnival land!This month I (Alice's Owl) happen to be hosting the Carnival. I was happy to host at the end of April! Being from the land I am from which I am the winters are cold and dark. At the end of April I am usually full of inspiration and ready for fun thanks to spring being in full swing! April 2011 has also been designated Stress Awareness Month for the nineteenth consecutive year in a row. It comes at the perfect time for me, because the dormancy of winter is ending and I can get back outdoors comfortably.
It only seemed to make sense then, that the theme for this Blog Carnival would be to share our inspiration and fun/creativity with one another. There are THREE blog carnival topics we are writing about this time: (extra fun!)
1) April is Stress Awareness Month. How do you take time for self-care and help reduce stress in your life? Is there something you do each night? A practice that you do each morning? Something you do weekly or monthly? How does it melt the stress away for you? How does it make your body and mind feel? A great way to spread the awareness!
2) We are all creative people, and too often others tell me they are not creative. Lets share about our creativity! Who or what is your creative inspiration or muse? Share your muse with us. What about your muse makes you feel inspired? How does this inspiration or muse gets your creative juices flowing? When did you "meet" your muse? How did you meet your muse? Does your muse know that they are your muse? Are you coming out to them and to us?
3) Share with us your favorite part of April. What about it is so special to you? Why? Do you remember it from childhood? Did a special friend introduce the two of you? Did you discover it yourself while out on a bike ride or spring stroll? Perhaps you just were pulled to it and haven't been able to stop thinking about it since then. Show it to us, describe it to us, make it our favorite part of April too!
Please, lets again continue to use the link widget! Please link directly to your EtsyBlogger Blog Carnival URL in the form below, so we can all have fun and get inspired together! What a great goal last Carnival to travel around to at least 3 links before and after and leave some treasure :-) (a comment)! Lets do it again!!! You can always come back more often, too!!! :-)
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Friday, April 22, 2011
Team Treasury: Earth Day EtsyBloggers Style by memoriesforlifesb
Today is Earth Day!!!
Information from Wikipedia..
Here is the beautiful treasury for the Earth Day made by Edi (aka memoriesforlifesb).. Earth Day EstyBloggers Style by memoriesforlifesb!
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Information from Wikipedia..
Earth Day is a day that is intended to inspire awareness and appreciation for the Earth's natural environment. Earth Day was founded by United States Senator Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in first held on April 22, 1970. While this first Earth Day was focused on the United States, an organization launched by Denis Hayes, who was the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international in 1990 and organized events in 141 nations. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network, and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year.
Here is the beautiful treasury for the Earth Day made by Edi (aka memoriesforlifesb).. Earth Day EstyBloggers Style by memoriesforlifesb!
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Happy Birthday to our wonderful leader!
Yes, that's right. Today is Sandra...but everyone calls me "Joey" birthday! For all your wonderful work, you deserve a wonderful birthday.
While Joey's shop might be on vacation, to take care of orders and a much needed vacation - you can be sure that your birthday wishes to her will fill her day with warm feelings!
Just pop on over to Joey's shop Joey and Aleethea and brighten her day!
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While Joey's shop might be on vacation, to take care of orders and a much needed vacation - you can be sure that your birthday wishes to her will fill her day with warm feelings!
Just pop on over to Joey's shop Joey and Aleethea and brighten her day!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Handmade By Sandi
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Monday, April 18, 2011
Team Treasury: April Showers by peacoxcreations
It's time for team treasury again. This time, our lovely teammate Patti (aka peacoxcreations) gives us the "April Showers." I hope you all like it!!!
Don't forget to spread it out by clicking on the treasury topic and go to the original page and share in your Facebook, your twitter.. Make it Hot!!! :D
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Don't forget to spread it out by clicking on the treasury topic and go to the original page and share in your Facebook, your twitter.. Make it Hot!!! :D
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Patch (aka PatchFirstShop) See EtsyBloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.com Got a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
Monday, April 11, 2011
It's Carnival Time, April 11th
Twice a month, the Etsybloggers gather for a Carnival. We write about one of two topics introduced by our host. When hosting, I (Storybeader) usually look ahead to see what special events are happened before I pick a date. With that in mind...
Did you know the first Public Library (in the US) opened on April 9th, 1833 in New Hampshire?
I knew when I saw that, it had to be the theme for my Carnival. Last week, I was looking through my calendar, to see what my work week looked like, when something special happened. The Saturday before this carnival was supposed to be posted on the Etsybloggers team blog, I realized I had signed up to work at the local public library's book sale. Synchronicity, what a good feeling it is!
Here are the two Carnival topics we are writing about:
1) what fond memories do you have of your public library and reading?
2) Peterborough is the town where the first public library opened. What's your town known for? Show us around!
Please link directly to your Carnival URL in the form below, so we can all walk down memory lane with you! And wouldn't it be a good idea to visit at least 3 links before and after your link and leave a comment? That's right, everyone who posts a link visit at least 6 other blogs!
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Did you know the first Public Library (in the US) opened on April 9th, 1833 in New Hampshire?
I knew when I saw that, it had to be the theme for my Carnival. Last week, I was looking through my calendar, to see what my work week looked like, when something special happened. The Saturday before this carnival was supposed to be posted on the Etsybloggers team blog, I realized I had signed up to work at the local public library's book sale. Synchronicity, what a good feeling it is!
Here are the two Carnival topics we are writing about:
1) what fond memories do you have of your public library and reading?
2) Peterborough is the town where the first public library opened. What's your town known for? Show us around!
Please link directly to your Carnival URL in the form below, so we can all walk down memory lane with you! And wouldn't it be a good idea to visit at least 3 links before and after your link and leave a comment? That's right, everyone who posts a link visit at least 6 other blogs!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: STORYBEADER See EtsyBloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.com Got a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
Team Treasury: The Softness and Sweetness of Spring by SplendidLittleStars
Time for Treasury again.. Another weekly team treasury from our lovely teammate - Margaret aka Splendid Little Stars. Please give her some loves by posting comments in here and in the treasury. Click every items in the treasury to make it hots!!! :D
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Patch - Patch Supply Shop See EtsyBloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.com Got a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Patch - Patch Supply Shop See EtsyBloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.com Got a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
April Birthday Wishes
Are you having April showers? Are your flowers blooming already? Well, here is a couple of blooming Etsybloggers with birthdays coming up. Shower them with wonderful birthday wishes!
Memories For Life Scrapbook Thursday April 7
Lydia Sarah Saturday April 9
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Memories For Life Scrapbook Thursday April 7
Lydia Sarah Saturday April 9
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Monday, April 4, 2011
MiniMonday: Papaver Jewelry Creations
Papaver is the botanical name for the Popply flower, a symbol of eternal love. Papaver Jewelry Creations is located in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, and sells beautiful, elegant, and vintage-inspired jewelry. Many of the pieces incorporate flowers, dragonflies, or other natural subjects.
The proud owner of the shop researches jewelry of each season and occasion looking for new fashion designs. She buys her materials from her local vendors and on Etsy, and has about 10 years of jewelry making under her belt. She is open to custom design requests and is having an April Spring Sale through April 15th, see her shop for details! Are you getting married or plan on being in a wedding soon? Her 2011 bridal boutique is now open!
I would like to share with you my favorite item from her shop - Sweet Michigan Lily Dainty Flower Earrings. They would get anyone in the mood for spring!
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The proud owner of the shop researches jewelry of each season and occasion looking for new fashion designs. She buys her materials from her local vendors and on Etsy, and has about 10 years of jewelry making under her belt. She is open to custom design requests and is having an April Spring Sale through April 15th, see her shop for details! Are you getting married or plan on being in a wedding soon? Her 2011 bridal boutique is now open!
I would like to share with you my favorite item from her shop - Sweet Michigan Lily Dainty Flower Earrings. They would get anyone in the mood for spring!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: A Keeper's JackpotSee EtsyBloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.comGot a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Team Treasury: Fiesta Birthday Party! by ABirdInTheHandArt
Lovely collection from our team members' products!!! ABirdInTheHandArt is making a wonderful treasury "Fiesta Birthday Party!"
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Patch See EtsyBloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.com Got a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Patch See EtsyBloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.com Got a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
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