Promoting Etsy Sellers

Sincere Apologies for Being Gone!

2012-01-18T09:04:00.000-08:00

I wanted to apologize to my followers for the long gap between posts. I have been struggling with some personal issues over the last several months. I have dealt with those that I can and began a new medication for those that will never go away. Anyway it's getting better a little at a time. While I was away I began to think about where I would like my blog to be. I want it to be successful and intriguing to all my followers. After much debating on what to do I have decided to do away with this blog altogether and create a new blog.

Please come follow me on my new blog at http://pearlessense.blogspot.com

To My Followers

2011-07-13T16:06:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to let you all know that I haven't given up on my blog. I have been crazy busy at home with my family and gardening. I have some personal issues going on right now that I have to attend to before I can focus on my blog again. Please remember me in your prayers as I work out my problems. God Bless each and every one of you! I will return as soon as I can with new shop promotions and a new blog focusing on my life story. FYI It's going to contain lots of information that will help those suffering from mental disabilities.

Friday June 24, 2011 Featured Artists!

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Introducing Elizabeth from babybelladesign

When asked about her inspiration for her product Elizabeth stated; "I started making my Infant car seat canopy Cuddler when I purchased a few for my daughter and was not satisfied with any of them. I took the basic idea and made the improvements and modifications to it that I wanted to protect my little one from the elements, noise, people, germs, etc. in a cute, fashionable, and functional way. I went through a couple of proto-types and finally have my finished product! Myself and my sister were the testers (we both had newborns in the infant seat)... and advertisers. :)"

Elizabeth stated; In five years "I see myself making a functional income with my Cuddlers. I am currently working to refine my listings, photos, policies, happy clients, etc. to soon build my own website. I will also have a working website along with my Etsy store front... leading to my goal of having someone pick up my design as a line in their store. That would be great!!"

Elizabeth said If my designs suddenly became famous "I would LOVE it first of all! :) I would incorporate a good friend of mine in marketing, and incorporate a few people to help me produce my Cuddlers and build my business as we go. I like the personal touch I get to put into each of my Cuddlers and I find that clients LOVE being able to make specific requests or editions to their order that makes their Cuddler ONE OF A Kind."

I really have a lot of faith in my product and created because it was a necessity. No matter where you live, there is always weather, germs, noise, etc that your little one should be protected from. I see mothers out and about and often drop them my card and offer my services to help them protect their little one in such a DARLING cover!

Introducing Gina from ginadjewels

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?

I have been a “crafter” for many years, really all my life. I was born with the passion to create and the mind to invision. Growing up with a large family provided me the abilty to use my craftiness, whether it was baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, etc… each event had to be topped by the one before.

I did this for many years for family without compensation until I was about 28 at which time I was hit with a traumatic event in my life. For eight years I gave up on my craft. I couldn’t find joy in my life and my creativity had died with my joy. One day my father came home and said “ I can’t stand to see you this way, you are young and life needs to go on for you”. It got me to thinking, I must do things to make me happy so I started to write down things that had made me happy in my life in the past and everything I wrote basically sent me back to my crafting.

You see, I am a people pleaser and seeing the joy on others face when they enjoyed something I had made for them or for their event really filled my heart with joy. For several months after my “revelation” I dappled at making items again for myself really and didn’t tell my family about it. One day last November my husband came home and told me his job might be in jeopardy and that sometime in December they would find out if his department was being fired. We are living paycheck to paycheck, both of us working, and barely paying the bills. If he lost his job, what would I do. So I decided I have hands, and I have a talent as well as passion why not showcase it to the world and hope they can see the beauty of my items as I do and hope it can generate emough money that if my husband lost his job that we could survive on my shop, my paycheck and his unemployment.

So that’s how and why I started making and trying to sell my products.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years I see myself with my own home based bussiness, not so much crafting anymore but dealing with the marketing and designing aspect of my bussiness.
Not stressing about income and the bills. I see a smile on my face and joy in my heart while being surrounded by my family and friends.

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?

WHEN my designs become famous I will expand my company to employ work at home mothers. I want to enrich the lives of women who feel either torn between working and raising a family or women who feel like they just don’t have a choice that the must stay home. With my first child I was a stay at home mother and now when I look at my son and what a fine young man he is turning into I am so proud of him and myself. I feel I taught him all he needed in life to be a kind and generous person. But at the time I aslo remember feeling inadequate as a human or sometimes bored.
Now with my other child I worked from when he was six weeks old and feel like I just have the time to explain the world and whats right and wrong. I feel torn between providing food on the table and raising a fine individual. Sometimes I say, the food will always be there, I believe god will provide, so what if it isn’t filet mignon. Then I think if I don’t work, I wont be able to make their future easier or provide for college.
I want to provide women the opportunity to work at their homes, on their own time so that they can bring in some income to help out the household yet still be able to raise a family. I never want a mother to feel inadequate or torn.

I hope that answers your questions and provided you with alittle insight as to who I am and the passion that lives within me conveyed in my shop.

Custom Made Jewelry Display Stands!

2011-06-16T06:58:00.000-07:00

Okay so I've been thinking a lot lately about offering either a how to manual on making your own custom jewelry display stands or selling them as a new supplies line in my etsy shop. I haven't quite decided which way to go with it yet so this is sort-of my preview for them.

Would you prefer to learn how to make your own inexpensive jewelry display stands or purchase them ready to go to the craft show? Below are a few pics of mine at a craft show.

Please forgive the picture quality. They were taken with my phone.

June 10, 2011 Featured Artists Megha and Sarah

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Megha is an established seller specializing in paper roses, craft kits, and home decor. She has a lovely variety of handmade crafts and do it yourself projects that you can purchase. Sarah is a fairly new artist who opened her shop in February 2011. She specializes in handmade bead woven jewelry. She has an assortment of gorgeous jewelry each piece having its own personality.

Interview with Megha @ CassyzCutiez:

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?

I love making crafts as a hobby since my childhood. So just thought that I would give it a try and showcase my art to art-lovers through Etsy.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?

I would love to be a successful Etsy/Online seller and turn my passion into my profession!

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?

I would be really happy and would enjoy the success and fame to the full!

Interview with Sarah @ BohoDameDesigns

1) Crafting is in my blood. My mom used to be a screenprinter and she enjoyed working with clay. She passed that love for crafting on to me and I can't seem to stop. My problem is picking on craft and really honing in on it. My best work seems to be my beadwoven art though so I am trying to focus more on it. I'm working to purchase all the supplies I will need for metal working and soon I plan to incorporate my own custom findings into my beadwoven art. Should be a really unique product, I hope! :)

2) If five years I would like to be graduating from college and moving to the west coast with my boyfriend, and love of my live, Ian. I would like to go to school for something art related. I'm hoping that i can find a job that allows Ian and I to travel.

3) If my designs suddenly become famous I would have to quit my job and take Boho Dame to the highest point of success it can possibly reach. I would like to do a little good with my brand as well. I haven't thought to much about it but perhaps something like what Tom's has done with shoes. I'm all about being who you are so maybe promoting young women being who they are would be in line with my product.

Thanks and please let me know if you need anything else from me. I must admit I'm not much of a writer so I hope that you don't use what I said verbatim. I have ordered a press release and hope to receive it in the next few days.

Discount Codes From Great Sellers on Etsy!

2011-06-06T06:41:00.000-07:00

Today I am sharing with you a list of coupon codes generated by the blog Outrage Is My Favorite Emotion! This wonderful blog writer and designer has shared with her followers this wonderful list of coupon codes providing shoppers with the opportunity to save on their favorite items. Please take a moment to check out each of these amazing shops as well as this blog found at http://luvoutrage.blogspot.com

June Deals on Etsy! Get Coupon Codes for Etsy Vendors HERE!

View a small sampling of their work HERE in a treasury.

Kinsmade - hand-made jewelry, leather purses, vintage finds, & destash craft supplies.http://kinsmade.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: FRST2BUY1
Discount: 10% OFF

Little White Chapel
http://littlewhitechapel.etsy.com/
Coupon code: LWC10
Discount: 10% OFF

5280yarns
http://5280yarns.etsy.com/
Coupon code: THNKU
Discount: 10% OFF

Knitspin Fibers and Yarns
http://knitspin.etsy.com/
Coupon code: ERICFALLOUT25OFF
Discount: 25% OFF

Tuturocks
http://tuturocks.etsy.com/
Coupon code: SUMMER10
Discount: 10%

beachseacraftshttp://beachseacrafts.etsy.com/
Coupon code: beachfun
Discount: 10% off

Anac Designshttp://anacdesigns.etsy.com/
Coupon code: June10
Discount: 10% OFF & free UK shipping as always

Nutmeg Cottage - lovely hand crocheted items for you and your home, crafting supplies, and fun vintage collectibles.http://nutmegcottage.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: JUNEBUG
Discount: 10% off
Free Gift with any purchase of $5 or more

Pulp Sushihttp://pulpsushi.etsy.com/
Coupon code: happyjune15
Discount: 15% off
**Also offering free shiping this month (including International)

massiveartattackhttp://massiveartattack.etsy.com/
Coupon code: BUY3DISCOUNT
Discount: 30% off when you buy any 3 digital collage sheets!

JBSoaps
http://jbsoaps.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: JuneEric11
Disocunt: 30 % off
Will not be mailing to Canada if they are On Strike.

Snuggle Bugs Bowtiquehttp://snugglebugsbowtique.etsy.com/
Coupon code: JUNE10
Discount: 10% OFF

Blue Wave Glass
http://bluewaveglass.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: JUNESALE
Discount: 15% OFF

DelindaGraphicStudio - Etsy shop banner and avatar custom design.http://delindagraphicstudio.etsy.com/
Coupon code: GRANDOPENING70
Discount: 70% OFF

DelindaBoutique
http://delindaboutique.etsy.com/
Coupon code: SALE30
Discount: 30% OFF

ubuhle - all natural handmade bath, body, and hair care products.www.etsy.com/shop/ubuhle
Coupon code: SHEABUTTER
Discount: FREE SHIPPING

Whiskey Darlinghttp://whiskeydarling.etsy.com/
Coupon code: SUMMER15
Discount: 15% OFF

windrosie - Theme Party Paper Pretties
www.etsy.com/shop/windrosie
Coupon code : FUTTERWACKEN
Discount: FREE SHIPPING

tweakjewelshttp://www.tweakjewels.etsy.com/
Coupon code: XOXDIVA
Discount: 20% off

Marvidrio - alluring, handcrafted adornments for your neck, ears, and wristshttp://marvidrio.etsy.com/
Coupon code: JUNEBUG15
Discount: 15% OFF

The Emily Riley Boutique
http://emilyriley.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: SUMMER
Discount: 10% off

chakra calm jewellerywww.etsy.com/shop/ChakraCalmJewellery
Coupon code: NCDCCJ10
Discount 10% off

Sundaezchild - colorful, unique handmade sterling silver jewelrywww.etsy.com/shop/sundaezchild
Coupon code: FREESHIP
Discount: Free domestic shipping

Allysin Jewelryhttp://allysin.etsy.com/
Coupon code: ALLYSALE
Discount: 10% off

HeritagePrimitiveshttp://heritageprimitives.etsy.com/
Coupon code: SUMMER15
Discount: 15% off

Dazzling Adornmentshttp://dazzlingadornments.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: CUSTOMERSRULE
Discount: 20% off

Five Supplies - Supplies for your crafting needshttp://five101.etsy.com/
Coupon code: 20MWS
Discount: 20% off

TheMayflower - Women's Clothing & Jewelry
http://themayflower.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: SURPRISE
Discount: 20% OFF

ReneFordhttp://reneford.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: REFORD15
Discount: 15% OFF

The Lovely Findhttp://thelovelyfind.etsy.com/
Coupon code: GETLOVELY
Discount: 10% off entire boutique!

Silver Beach Sea Glasshttp://www.silverbeachseaglass.etsy.com/
Coupon code: SHIPMEFREE
Discount: free shipping

Kittieraven
www.etsy.com/shop/Kittieraven
Coupon Code: 20OFF
Discount: 20% OFF

Elecktrickzoo
http://elecktrickzoo.etsy.com/
Coupon code: TCA123
Discount: 15% off

Ballinplayhttp://ballinplay.etsy.com/
Coupon code: BIP123
Discount: 15% off

JewelrybySkye -Heart inspired jewelry.
www.etsy.com/shop/JewelrybySkye
Coupon Code: TUESDAY10
Discount: 10% off your entire purchase and 10% to charity on any Tuesday in June.

JWD Soaps
http://www.jwdsoaps.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: newshop10
Discount: 10% off

Jennifer White Designs
http://www.jenniferwhitedesigns.etsy.com/
Coupon code: thanks15
Discount: 15% off

Crash's Curiositieshttp://crashscuriosities.etsy.com/
Coupon code: SHOWCASE20
Discount: 20% off

Bottled Wonders
http://bottledwonders.etsy.com/
Coupon code: 15BWONDERS
Discount: 15% off everything on the shop

Naughty Baubleshttp://naughtybaubles.etsy.com/
Coupon code: SUMMER15
Discount: 15%OFF

neeneegurlhttp://neeneegurl.etsy.com/
Coupon code: SAVE15JUNE
Discount: 15% off

AlejandrasJewelry
http://alejandrasjewelry.etsy.com/
Coupon code: SENDFREE
Discount: Free shipping (domestic only)

HighResImaging - vinyl decals, stretched canvas, scrim banners, signshttp://highresimaging.etsy.com/
Coupon code: KINSBLOG10
Discount: 10% OFF

BonnynClydehttp://bonnynclyde.etsy.com/
Coupon code: KINBLOG511
Discount: 5% OFF

Jewelry by Les Bijoux Crea-Lune
http://lesbijouxcrealune.etsy.com/
Coupon code: CREALUNE1
Discount: 15% OFF

ExpressionsByChereehttp://expressionsbycheree.etsy.com/
Coupon code: FREESHIPPING
Discount: FREE SHIPPING

Urbanpoppyphotohttp://urbanpoppyphoto.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: junespecial
Discount: 20% off

InAGaddaDaVidahttp://inagaddadavida.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: SUMMERLOVE
Discount: 10% off

BigTRanchhttp://bigtranch.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: SUMMER10
Discount: 10% off anything in my shop including sale soaps

Sheer Floralshttp://www.sheerflorals.etsy.com/
Coupon code:FLOWERS10
Discount: 10% off

linds2001http://linds2001.etsy.com/
Coupon code: FREESHIP611
Discount: Free Shipping

Peace of Art Studiowww.etsy.com/shop/PeaceofArtStudio
Coupon code: SUMMER
Discount: 20%OFF

13 Plum Knittinghttp://13plumknitting.etsy.com/
Coupon Code: CRAFTSHOW
Discount: 15% off

Made with Hope Jewelry
http://madewithhope.etsy.com/
Code: HIGH15
Discount: 15% off purchase

LDCraftSupplieshttp://ldcraftsupplies.etsy.com/
Coupon code: 1KSALE
Discount 10% off

GloriasJewelryBoxhttp://gloriasjewelrybox.etsy.com/
Coupon code: GET 20
Discount: 20% OFF

DonnaandChild
http://donnaandchild.etsy.com/
Coupon code: JUNE15
Discount: 15% off

Sisterly Creationz
www.etsy.com/shop/sisterlycreationz
Coupon Code: FIRSTPURCHASE
Discount: 20% off

SummersInspirations
http://summersinspirations.etsy.com
Coupon code: GRANDOPEN20
Discount: 20% OFF

All participating vendors have promised to keep their coupons active throughout the end of June. Share the details of your own sales and offers in comments!

I need your help!

2011-06-02T07:47:00.000-07:00

I'd like to spice up my blog to make it more appealing to all of you. I'm not quite sure where to begin though. This is where you, all of my awesome followers, come in. I'd like your input on what you would like to see on my blog. What kind of things entice you? What kind of questions should I ask future featured artists? Would my blog be more appealing if I hosted giveaways and contests? One more question; would you be willing to pay for a button spot once I reach 100 followers and if so how much would you pay?

Thank you in advance for all of your wonderful input. Have a wonderful day and God Bless all of you!

Tiffany

A Little About My Shop!

2011-05-31T07:18:00.000-07:00

Tiffany @ sisterlycreationz

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?

I was inspired to make jewelry after I bought some bead kits for my daughter. She needed my help so my sister and I showed her how to make her own jewelry. After this I got really excited about the idea of being able to use my jewelry to inspire others. I have always loved to design but had never thought about designing jewelry up till this point. Once I figured out that making and wearing beautiful jewelry made me feel amazingly beautiful, I decided that I wanted to give every woman that opportunity at a price they can afford.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?

I see myself being a well know jewelry designer in five years. I want to be able to say that women all over the world are being inspired by my designs. I want women to say Tiffany from Sisterly Creationz made this gorgeous necklace and I am happy knowing that no one else has one identical to it.

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?

Well to begin with I'd probably be so overwhelmed that I'd cry. After it all sank in I'd be ecstatic. I'd go around telling everyone that my designs made it to the big time! That and I'd drop everything and take my family out for a special night on the town and just enjoy my time with them. I'd do this because after that night I'd be so busy with making new designs that I wouldn't know what to do with myself.

May 27, 2011 Featured Artists Kristin and Shelly

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Kristen is a creative seller who loves silk and sunny days. Shelly is a jewelry and handbag designer who enjoys adding her own special touch to all of her work.

Kristen @ Joyflower

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?
When I was a girl, I was always drawing girls in pretty dresses. As an adult I transferred this wonderful pursuit into creating hand painted silk accessories for women (and men) so, I've taken the girlhood pursuit and now instead of drawing pictures, I am creating gorgeous wearable art accessories that women wear to make an impact, whether at work, or for a special occasion or for performance. So the drawings have become live!

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see my self continuing to create and design from my studio in Ashland, Oregon, hopefully living in a warmer climate during the winter months, since it's rather cold for the most part from November through May! And traveling to Italy and China to source materials.

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?
If I suddenly became famous, I would make sure my home and family obligations were complete ( I want to update and renovate my modest and outdated 1950 house) and then I would be philanthropic via a global lending program such as KIVA.

Shelly @ RazielaDesigns

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them? My inspiration for starting jewelry making came through a high school project on recycling and reusing. I fell in love with beading. Off and on for the next years after high school, I experimented with different types of beading. There was nothing fancy or elaborate in my first designs.

I began selling my jewelry to help a local church raise money for their building fund. In the first week, I sold about $347. Within the first month, I had sold close to $1000. Big ego boost for me. I began selling at local flea markets and craft fairs. Now, I sell on Etsy as well as local craft fairs.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?
I see myself in five years as having a highly successful, thriving, and profitable jewelry business that will allow funds to be free to fund missionaries across the globe.

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?
If my designs suddenly became famous, I think at first I would be so excited I would pee my pants. After the initial shock, I think I would start to freak out at all the pieces I would have to make on a regular basis, then I would just go with the flow.

A Devastating Tornado Destroys Joplin, MO

2011-05-23T17:52:00.000-07:00

As we sat down to listen to the sermon at church last night we began to hear the storms rolling in. The thunder rolled and the lightning struck only to leave behind the fear of the unknown. As our Assistant Pastor began to ask for prayer request we learned of the destruction left behind in Joplin. We learned that the hometown of our guitar player had been hit by a tornado. Just then the sirens began to wail and the rain began to fall. The clouds turned black and it became evident just how dangerous this storm system truly was. We were very fortunate to have weathered the storm safe and sound. Following the service we all stuck around to wait out the remainder of the storms and learned of the mass destruction and devastation this tornado had caused. Our Assistant Pastor and his family began receiving phone calls and text messages telling them that homes had been destroyed and family had gone missing. Family homes, businesses, and travelers all felt the brutal force of this tornado. In the path of destruction the primary hospital in this city was destroyed. With a death tole of 116 and counting it is unimaginable how the families of the victims must be feeling. My heart goes out to each and every one of them and my prayers are with them.

The first picture is a small portion of the center of town. The bottom picture is what is left of Home Depot.
These pictures are courtesy of ky3.com http://www.ky3.com/news/wdaf-pictures-joplin-tornado-20110522,0,4887655.photogallery

Despite the massive destruction and utter devastation God left his promise for all to see following the storm.

Donations being accepted here at stacyssundries

Here the sun peeks out after the storm! This photograph also available to support Joplin, MO @ Sisterly Creationz

Friday May 20, 2011 Featured Sellers: Deborah and Sennur

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Today I am promoting two wonderful shops that are filled with unique designs. Deborah is a jewelry designer with a passion for using feathers and other Native American inspired supplies. Sennur is a designer who uses yarn to create a variety of items all unique and full of beauty.

Deborah @ WolfMountainJewelry

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?
I have been doing bead work and other Native crafts since I was young. I also learned how to crochet and enjoy doing that as well. I have tried selling my crafts at various flea markets and such...but people expect you to"yard sale" with them, and practically give your crafts away. Don't get me wrong, I have given plenty of my creations away...but I wanted to do more with them. I wanted to present them to a specialized market where people appreciate what goes into handmade crafts. That is why I joined Etsy. It's a wonderful, vibrant, friendly community of craftspeople who are simply a pleasure to interact with.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Well, I am a disabled woman and I live off of my social security, for the most part. I create my crafts not only to help supplement my income, but out of love for creating my beautiful creations. In five years, I expect to still be making my crafts (God willing) and getting satisfaction out of knowing there are people out there who appreciate what I do. I don't have any huge plan to "get rich quick"...just being able to still be doing what I love, is enough for me.

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?
Wow, that would be truly amazing! I would be so excited! If that were to happen, I would work even harder on creating the best designs I could, without scrimping on quality. I pride myself in doing the best job I can on all of my pieces.

Sennur @ SENNURSASA

What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?
In my country, to crochet is a very common traditional hobby. I started this hand craft when I was very young. My mother taught me to knit and crochet. Firstly, I did it for myself. I wore and designed my home what I knitted and crocheted. Later, I began to give some gifts to my friends. After a while some friends asked me to buy them. So, I started to sell to contribute my house income. Now, I am selling them on my Etsy shop.

Where do you see yourself in five years?
I’ve just one to spend some time with my Etsy shop. To sell here is a big challenge. The number of people who visit my shop is multiplying day by day. I believe, in a short time, I will promote significantly. My plan is to be one of the most featured seller on Etsy with a huge number of transaction in 5 years.

If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?
If my designs became famous, I would work harder for new designs to be more famous.:) Of course to work harder, I would open a local shop to design and to sell too much items. And I would have fun with it.

A Very Special Thank You to Armada Volya

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I just wanted to publicly say thank you to this very kind woman for blogging about my etsy shop sisterlycreationz and my jewelry. Armada Volya wrote the sweetest review on my work and I was just completely blown away by what she had to say. The following is an excerpt from her blog post; "With jewelry like that, there should be at the very least 10 sales a day... that is if Tiffany can keep up with it. The feed back is still 100% though, so as of now every person who bought from this shop, loved what they got, not that I'm surprised by it, it's freaking gorges". To read the entire blog post please visit Armada's blog at From The World of Art

P.S. I can keep up with the demand so bring it on :). All of my jewelry is ready to be shipped the moment I list it.

Friday May 13, 2011 Featured Shops: Danielle and Cassi

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IslandShimmerDesigns by Cassi
http://www.etsy.com/shop/IslandShimmerDesigns?ref=pr_shop_more

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them? A beautiful friend in Ecuador. I was visiting her in 2010 when my soul decided to be moved by her own jewelry making skills, creativity...I have a creative mind and am so excited I can put it to work. It's so relaxing. Thank you to my friend for inspiring me :).

2. Where do you see yourself in five years? Honestly I take each day by each day. That's the only way to get through life, day by day, because so many things bad or good come flying at you with no warning. Things can be planned, but as far as where do I see myself in five years...well, I have no idea what the future holds. However, as far as my jewelry making goes which started as a hobby, I would LOVE to have a successful business by then. I am just starting to become successful, gaining a following but in five more years I would hope I would be one of the Etsier's that is often featured on the front page, that has over 1000 sales, etc! :)

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do? Well, I would have to go with it and I would have fun with it! I think that would be AMAZING...words cannot explain well enough.

DaVineJewelry by Danielle
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DaVineJewelry?ref=pr_shop_more

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?

I've always had a strong love for creating jewelry, I enjoy making little pieces of art that people can wear! As I improved my techniques through college I began to gather my largest inspiration from nature. The small details, textures, patterns and forms that are easy to overlook in a leaf, a seedpod, a broken seashell, etc are some of the most beautiful and fascinating things in the world to me- I love that I can bring people's awareness to these tiny details in the natural world around us through my work.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?

I hope to be living in Burlington Vermont and carving out my niche there in 5 years time. Hopefully by that point my jewelry business will be much more lucrative and I'll be able to spend the majority of my time and energy on that and reaching my ultimate goal of having my own gallery and running workshops/classes.

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?

I would quit my day-job so I could finally focus on my jewelry and business full-time. It would be the most amazing and humbling thing to happen to me, I would be ecstatic!

The Handsome Blog Award & The Lovely Blog Award Goes To...

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Thank you Crave Cute who awarded me the Lovely Blog Award!

I received this Lovely Blog Award from Crave Cute. I am now sharing it with a few of my favorite blogs. According to the rules I have to post 7 interesting things about myself.

So, here goes:

1. I am a devoted Christian!

2. I am happily married to an amazing man!

3. I have 3 beautiful children who I love dearly!

4. I have an Associates of Arts in Psychology and am half way through my Bachelors!

5. I love designing things that have an elegant appeal to them!

6. I would be nothing if it weren't for my friends and family!

7. I love helping others and making people happy!

Enough about me, now on to my top 15 choices for the Lovely Blog Award!

Mary C Nasser Ruth Welter

Kristan Lynn Etsy Treasury Team Amanda Volya

jdavissquared Kashoan Ward

Rachell Andrea Sarah

Mano tribal-times

sibstudio Janet This Is It! Creations

Here are the instructions for passing on awards. On your blog, post 7 interesting things about yourself. Pass on the award to 15 other bloggers. Please remember to copy the Lovely Blog icon or the Handsome Blog icon for your site and then pass it on to others.

I will share again next week!

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I will not be sharing two new etsy sellers with you this week due to having my mom here from out of state. I will return next week. I hope that each and every one of you have a wonderful mother's day.

Tiffany

Monday May 2, 2011 Featured Shops!

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I usually post my featured shops on Fridays but this weekend was hectic so it's a little late. Today I am introducing to you Sasha and Kristin. Sasha is a button enthusiast who enjoys designing jewelry with her buttons. Kristin is a designer who enjoys painting and graphics design. Please take a few moments to visit each of these seller's shops and give them a shout out!

Sasha

http://www.etsy.com/shop/sashasbuttonsandbits?ref=pr_shop_more

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?

I make jewelry because it feeds my soul.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?

In 5 years id like to be in a wonderful job and owning my own home.

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?

I would quit my job and work full time from home making jewelry and spending time with my son who is 2.

Kristin

http://www.etsy.com/people/202designs

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?
The white walls in my apartment! Ha, I'm a newly wed and we are enjoying the apartment life right now. Unforunately we aren't allowed to paint our walls, so instead I started to paint on canvas and cover the walls! Eventually I got to the point where I had too many paintings, and so I decided it would be fun to start selling on Etsy!

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?
Oh, I don't know - maybe I'll have a kiddo, maybe I won't have an apartment with white walls, and more than likely still painting!

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?
Quit my day job!

It has been a pleasure sharing these talented artists with you today. If you like what you see please share it with your friends. Don't forget to visit my etsy shop and see what exciting things I have in store!

Thank You,

Tiffany

The Shadows Left Behind After the Storm

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The storms have gone and the waters have receded leaving behind a path of debris to remind us all just how miraculous God is. As quick as the waters rose covering the roads the waters have gone back to a safe level. Debris fills the roads and yards showing us where the water rose to. Homes flooded and streets closed making it near impossible for people to get out of their homes. Despite the pure devastation these storms left behind we are still able to find comfort in knowing that God will never give us more than we can handle. He shows us the power he holds by quickly removing the dangers left behind by the storms. The roads that were under water are now passable. The homes that were flooded with water are now drying out. The yards filled with debris are being cleared by friends, family, and neighbors.

I am thankful that God protected us through these mighty storms that spawned tornadoes, flooded thousands of homes and roads, and left behind their mark of time!

Friday April 22, 2011 Featured Artists; Jill and Ruth

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Today I am featuring two very special ladies with tremendous talent. Jill is a jewelry designer with an eye for style. Her jewelry speaks for itself and needs no introduction. Ruth loves to create with yarn by crocheting flowers that can be used on practically anything you can think of. I hope that you enjoy learning about these very talented ladies as I have.

Jill

jillsjewelry

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?

I'm not sure that I was inspired to make and sell my products. I feel like I didn't have any choice but to make them. The pull toward jewelry design was very strong for me. I had done many other crafts but once I began jewelry design, I knew that I have found my calling. I began to sell my pieces because I really couldn't afford to continue to spend so much on supplies and stones. This way, I get to cover the cost of my supplies.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?

In 5 years I would like to have a thriving online and storefront shop selling my own jewelry designs and those of other artists that inspire me. It is the same old story...I want to quit my day job and create artisan jewelry all day every day. However, I'm no where near being able to do that now. I'm a practicing attorney and would have a very difficult time convincing my husband that it would be worth it to sacrifice my salary.

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?

If my designs suddenly became famous, the first thing I would do is buy a real jeweler's bench with all the bells and whistles. The next thing I would do is quit my day job and open a store front to sell handmade artisan jewelry. Then I would probably have to pinch myself to make sure that it was really happening. Sometimes it is shocking when a lifelong dream really comes true

Ruth

YarningAbout

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?

I was about 11 years old when I started to crochet. I was at the library looking for a hobby(I was bored) and indeed I found one. Not only is it good for my hands, but it's also a beautiful pastime that I love. I love all flowers and they are my favorite things to crochet. I love to use them on my clothing, and I make my grandma a card a month using my flowers. And my mom is the one who inspired me to sell them. As she said 'I would buy them.' And that was all it took.

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?

In a house full of craft supplies!

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?

I would probably stare at something for a long time, and then I would call my mom. and after calling my mom...I would turn on my cd player and dance until the batteries ran out and my Thai Food got here.

Just A Few of My Favorite Designs!

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These are pieces of jewelry that I designed. Enjoy :) !

To see more of my work please visit my shop @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/sisterlycreationz

How To Get Featured Here!

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Okay so here are the rules to getting featured.

1) Follow my blog
2) Share with your friends and family
         a. The more views and followers I get, the more people that will see your work!
3) Answer three easy questions and send them to me via etsy convo.
         a. Answer these questions...
                 1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?
                 2. Where do you see yourself in five years?
                 3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?
         b. Follow the following link to my shop...
                 1. http://www.etsy.com/shop/sisterlycreationz

That's it, easy peasy :)

Two Amazing Etsy Sellers!

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April and Terah are two designers on etsy who deserve to be showcased. I have asked both of these sellers to answer a few questions for me. Their answers touched my heart so I decided to feature them both. Please read and share to help these wonderful ladies bring more customers into their etsy shops.

April Graff from AGraffDesigns
http://www.etsy.com/shop/AGraffDesigns

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?

I started making my products as a way to give my many friends and family members great baby gifts. Having 2 kiddos myself, I knew which gifts I really enjoyed. I appreciated gifts that we both practical and beautiful; something that allowed me to keep my identity (fashion-wise), but helped make my job as Mom easier.

Diaper Wipes Clutch

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?

In five years I would love to be waist deep in fabric :)

Nonstretchy Baby Carrier

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?

The biggest Happy Dance EVER! :) I have been working very hard to promote my products and still be successful at my full-time out of home job as well as being a mother and wife. It would be extremely rewarding to have my products in homes EVERWHERE! :)

Terah from TerahClassyCreations
http://www.etsy.com/shop/TerahClassyCreations

1. What inspired you to start making your products and sell them?

I've always loved beads. I fell in love with beading when I was a tween, and I've beaded off and on since then. In the last ten years it has really been a great creative outlet - I love learning new techniques and seeing how I can make something totally original that others can enjoy. After a while people would see the jewelry I made and suggested I start selling them. I started off selling here and there to individuals, then decided to try some craft shows, and now etsy. It's been a lot of fun so far!

Drusy Berry Necklace

2. Where do you see yourself in five years?

I want to continue to enjoy making handcrafted items - including more and more new techniques, and selling almost exclusively online!

Classic Teardrop Earrings

3. If your designs suddenly became famous what would you do?

I'd probably be so excited I wouldn't know what to do first, then I'd freak out a little! (In a good way!)

Introducing Sisterly Creations

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Hello my name is Tiffany. I am new to blogging so bear with me as I perfect my blog over time. Please feel free to share any tips you have to help keep my blog up and rolling. Enough about that for now. I thought I would create a blog to help bring in customers to my favorite etsy sellers. I will be sharing a new seller with you every Friday. In between shop promos I will randomly pop in and share my thoughts for the day. Some days my thoughts will be random and others they will be inspirational. You never know with me, I am always thinking up new and creative ways to help people. Hence the reasoning behind this blog :). I hope that everyone enjoys my blog and what I have to share with you.