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!
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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!"
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Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Birthday Wishes for 2 New Members!
I always get excited when I see new faces! We have 2 brand new members who are celebrating a birthday this week. That makes it super exciting!
So, in addition to welcoming these new gals, please be sure and send cheery birthday greetings as well :D
Eco Friendly Freckles Saturday April 2
Storybook Artifact Saturday April 2
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So, in addition to welcoming these new gals, please be sure and send cheery birthday greetings as well :D
Eco Friendly Freckles Saturday April 2
Storybook Artifact Saturday April 2
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Sunday, March 27, 2011
Etsy Blogger's blog carnival for March
I'm hosting this month's blog carnival for the wonderful group I belong to: Etsy Blogger's. Here's the choices I picked for topics.
1. April birthstone: diamond- write about it's history, gem info, whether or not you like them, or if this is your birthstone!
2. April Fool's Day: Do you participate? Tell us about a joke you played on someone, or if one has been played on you. What do you think about this "day"?
3. What is your favorite gemstone and why?
I've picked number 3.
My favorite gemstone is tourmaline. Watermelon is number one, green tourmaline comes in second.
watermelon tourmaline
green tourmaline
Tourmaline is a mineral in the aluminum silicate family. They are said to have great electric and magnetic properties. You may have seen tourmaline listed as an ingredient to cosmetics and beauty products.
They are listed as semi-precious gemstones and are found is a variety of colors: green, pink, red, blue, brown, and black. On the Mohs scale, it is rated for hardness at 7.0-7.5
On the metaphysical side, tourmaline is used for its magnetic properties. It can be used to attract energy, (green) tourmaline can calm and balance the brain. Pink tourmaline has been used to stimulate love or new friends.
I'm not sure what originally attracted me to this gem, but I must say that the colors would be the first thing. I guess I like learning about its properties also.
And if you like meditation and holistic living; tourmaline is associated with the heart chakra. Another reason I like this gem!
Members will be posting their links in the comments here. Check back frequently to read more!
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1. April birthstone: diamond- write about it's history, gem info, whether or not you like them, or if this is your birthstone!
2. April Fool's Day: Do you participate? Tell us about a joke you played on someone, or if one has been played on you. What do you think about this "day"?
3. What is your favorite gemstone and why?
I've picked number 3.
My favorite gemstone is tourmaline. Watermelon is number one, green tourmaline comes in second.
watermelon tourmaline
green tourmaline
Tourmaline is a mineral in the aluminum silicate family. They are said to have great electric and magnetic properties. You may have seen tourmaline listed as an ingredient to cosmetics and beauty products.
They are listed as semi-precious gemstones and are found is a variety of colors: green, pink, red, blue, brown, and black. On the Mohs scale, it is rated for hardness at 7.0-7.5
On the metaphysical side, tourmaline is used for its magnetic properties. It can be used to attract energy, (green) tourmaline can calm and balance the brain. Pink tourmaline has been used to stimulate love or new friends.
I'm not sure what originally attracted me to this gem, but I must say that the colors would be the first thing. I guess I like learning about its properties also.
And if you like meditation and holistic living; tourmaline is associated with the heart chakra. Another reason I like this gem!
Members will be posting their links in the comments here. Check back frequently to read more!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: DevinedesignsjewelrySee EtsyBloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.comGot a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Team Treasury: Deck Your Neck by ThePeachMartini
Another great collection for our team member. This time ThePeachMartini made a wonderful treasury with the theme "Deck Your Neck".. come to see how beautiful your neck can be.. :D
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Happy Birthday to our Etsyblogger Blooms
Where has March gone? Time is really flying, and as we get ready to start planting our flowers, and watching others bloom - be sure to check out these birthday blooms. So bright and creative! Send your brightest wishes...
Random Creative Sunday March 27
A Bird in the Hand Art Monday March 28
Ruggles Stitch Tuesday March 29
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Random Creative Sunday March 27
A Bird in the Hand Art Monday March 28
Ruggles Stitch Tuesday March 29
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Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Team Treasury: It's Spring TIme! by rjdesignhut
Sorry for the late post of our team treasury!!! :) This treasury reminds me that it's time for Spring!!
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'It's spring time!' by rjdesignhut
 Beaded Bracelet - P... $15.00 |  Washcloths, Dishclo... $10.00 |  Palace Green Swarov... $50.00 |  AVOCADO - Round V... $7.00 |
 Magnificent Malaysi... $14.00 |  Peridot Swarovski P... $28.00 |  Reusable Snack and ... $9.25 |  Exotic Lemon Flower... $15.00 |
 Dick & Jane Vintage... $10.00 |  Silk scarf green fl... $12.00 |  Green Garden Earrin... $18.00 |  Spa Cloth Set of 3 ... $18.00 |
 Tea Cup Pillow Cove... $32.00 |  Pandora Style Bead ... $ |  Bright, Colorful Fa... $10.00 |  DUDE BAG map case ... $38.00 |
Treasury tool is sponsored by Lazzia.com A/B image testing.
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Friday, March 18, 2011
Friday Feature -- Mystic Wynd
This week's featured Etsy artist is the Etsyblogger of the month! Congrats to Karen of Mystic Wynd. Her shop is full of beautiful jewelry in a variety of styles. With so much loveliness, it's really hard to choose a favorite! But this Aspen Leaf necklace especially caught my eye. I love the simple, unique design.
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 sell a wide variety of jewelry designs using everything from acrylic beads to gemstones and everything in between. I’m self taught for the most part, although I’ve taken some classes in the basics. Gosh, my creative process is a 24/7 thing… I draw on life, nature, events, childhood memories - you name it. I’ll jot down notes or throw together certain components for future projects when something flashes through my mind and eventually it becomes a reality!
2. To which Etsy Teams do you belong?
Etsybloggers, of course! BEST (Boosting Etsy Shops Team), Treasury Team for Tutti, Captains’ Quarters, Etsy Blog Team, Etsy Success, and Handmadeology
3. Tell us two (or more) other interesting things about you.
I love science and anything that makes me stretch my imagination, and I tend to be a bit of a nerd/geek at times. I currently have 7 grandchildren under the age of 6 thanks to my three children, and they are all the light of my life! My favorite getaway would be to a cabin in the mountains for a long weekend of hiking, skipping stones on a lake, hot dogs over a camp fire or hot chocolate in front of a fireplace, lots of nature photography, and maybe some fly fishing!
4. What is your biggest challenge related to your Etsy shop?
Hands down, it’s finding the time to do everything I need (and want) to do to be able to compete in the handmade market – creating, promoting, learning new techniques, and taking care of the business end of the business is pretty overwhelming at times, but I tend to be a workaholic, so for me it works!
5. What advice do you have for other folks selling or buying on Etsy?
My advice to sellers would be to put yourself on the other side of the listing. A photo and a few words are often all a buyer has to go on and you want to give them the best possible information you can. Buying something sight unseen takes a leap of faith and the more accurate and detailed your listings are, the more likely your customer is to be satisfied with their decision to purchase from you. For the people buying on Etsy, please put yourself in the crafter’s shoes – many of us put our heart and soul into our work, not to mention the time we spend buying our supplies and doing the bookkeeping and trying to keep costs down while we keep quality up. You can shop for bargains or you can shop for quality, and occasionally you’ll be lucky and find both… don’t be afraid to ask questions to make sure that what you’re buying is going to meet your expectations.
6. If you had a gift certificate to Etsy for any one item you wanted, what would you buy?
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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 sell a wide variety of jewelry designs using everything from acrylic beads to gemstones and everything in between. I’m self taught for the most part, although I’ve taken some classes in the basics. Gosh, my creative process is a 24/7 thing… I draw on life, nature, events, childhood memories - you name it. I’ll jot down notes or throw together certain components for future projects when something flashes through my mind and eventually it becomes a reality!
2. To which Etsy Teams do you belong?
Etsybloggers, of course! BEST (Boosting Etsy Shops Team), Treasury Team for Tutti, Captains’ Quarters, Etsy Blog Team, Etsy Success, and Handmadeology
3. Tell us two (or more) other interesting things about you.
I love science and anything that makes me stretch my imagination, and I tend to be a bit of a nerd/geek at times. I currently have 7 grandchildren under the age of 6 thanks to my three children, and they are all the light of my life! My favorite getaway would be to a cabin in the mountains for a long weekend of hiking, skipping stones on a lake, hot dogs over a camp fire or hot chocolate in front of a fireplace, lots of nature photography, and maybe some fly fishing!
4. What is your biggest challenge related to your Etsy shop?
Hands down, it’s finding the time to do everything I need (and want) to do to be able to compete in the handmade market – creating, promoting, learning new techniques, and taking care of the business end of the business is pretty overwhelming at times, but I tend to be a workaholic, so for me it works!
5. What advice do you have for other folks selling or buying on Etsy?
My advice to sellers would be to put yourself on the other side of the listing. A photo and a few words are often all a buyer has to go on and you want to give them the best possible information you can. Buying something sight unseen takes a leap of faith and the more accurate and detailed your listings are, the more likely your customer is to be satisfied with their decision to purchase from you. For the people buying on Etsy, please put yourself in the crafter’s shoes – many of us put our heart and soul into our work, not to mention the time we spend buying our supplies and doing the bookkeeping and trying to keep costs down while we keep quality up. You can shop for bargains or you can shop for quality, and occasionally you’ll be lucky and find both… don’t be afraid to ask questions to make sure that what you’re buying is going to meet your expectations.
6. If you had a gift certificate to Etsy for any one item you wanted, what would you buy?
You should have put a dollar limit on the gift certificate! LOL – I’d love to have this dragon sculpture from metalbymartin - I can just imagine how beautifully it would patina over the years… sigh… I love it!
7. Which one song describes your life the best? Why?
There was a song back in the early 70’s that started out as a commercial for Coca-cola and ended up morphing into a real hit song. It’s called “I’d like to teach the world to sing” and its message is about peace and mankind working together to achieve a wonderful world. I’ve always hoped for that, so that song is kind of like my life’s vision.
8. Where else can we find out more about you and/or your creations?
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Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Birthdays for some new and veteren Etsybloggers!
Check out all these birthdays! Now that spring is on it's way and the birds are flocking back, wing your way over to these wonderful members and wish them a happy birthday. Ah spring...
Devine Designs Jewelry Thursday February 17
Create A Thought Monday February 21 5287960
Beaded Embellishments Tuesday February 22 5287960
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Handmade By Sandi
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Devine Designs Jewelry Thursday February 17
Create A Thought Monday February 21 5287960
Beaded Embellishments Tuesday February 22 5287960
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Handmade By Sandi
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Monday, March 14, 2011
A Touch of Spring Fever - An Etsybloggers Blog Carnival
Welcome to the March 14, 2011 edition of the Etsybloggers Blog Carnival!
What a busy time this is! Daylight Savings Time began for many of us, St Paddy's Day is just a couple of days away, and Spring will be making its debut in one short week! We like to keep the topics fresh and timely, but allow our members just a little bit of a choice in what to write about, so as the hostess of this carnival, I chose the following two topics:
1) The first day of spring is just around the corner. What one sure "first sign of spring" tells you that winter is finally over and the cycle of life is ready to begin anew?
2) Do you have a new Spring "look" planned? Are you going to change your hairstyle or makeup look? Try out a new fashion trend? Or have you simply started window shopping for some favorites? Share some before and afters, or tell us about something you'd love to try that's new!
My teammates will be joining me by posting the links to their blog carnival posts as comments to this post, so if you would, please make the rounds, enjoy the posts, and if anything touches your heart or puts a little spring in your step, be sure to leave a comment on their blog! (You KNOW we live for those comments!)
In the words of the immortal Robin Williams -
Enjoy!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: MysticWynd See the Etsybloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.com Got a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
What a busy time this is! Daylight Savings Time began for many of us, St Paddy's Day is just a couple of days away, and Spring will be making its debut in one short week! We like to keep the topics fresh and timely, but allow our members just a little bit of a choice in what to write about, so as the hostess of this carnival, I chose the following two topics:
1) The first day of spring is just around the corner. What one sure "first sign of spring" tells you that winter is finally over and the cycle of life is ready to begin anew?
2) Do you have a new Spring "look" planned? Are you going to change your hairstyle or makeup look? Try out a new fashion trend? Or have you simply started window shopping for some favorites? Share some before and afters, or tell us about something you'd love to try that's new!
My teammates will be joining me by posting the links to their blog carnival posts as comments to this post, so if you would, please make the rounds, enjoy the posts, and if anything touches your heart or puts a little spring in your step, be sure to leave a comment on their blog! (You KNOW we live for those comments!)
In the words of the immortal Robin Williams -
"Spring is nature's way of saying, "Let's party!""
Enjoy!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: MysticWynd See the Etsybloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.com Got a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Team Treasury: A Pot of Gold and Some Greens by DevineDesignsJewelry
Treasury Time again.. this time is "A Pot of Gold and Some Greens" by Devine Designs Jewelry. Don't forget to give everyone some loves by clicking on each item.. make this treasury HOT to be on Etsy Front Page.. Whoo Hoo!!
Posted for the EtsyBloggers team by: Patch - Patch First 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 First Shop See EtsyBloggers team membership requirements here: etsybloggers.com Got a blog? Love Etsy? Check us out!
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