South Paw Studios Jewelry

January 2012 Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:07:00 +0000

Hello again, long time no see..... I have been having a wonderful January, planning my little heart out for my 2012 year and thought that my blog needed a little TLC. So why not do that with a fun giveaway! We all love free stuff right? So here it is!

3 Lucky winners will win 1 pair of these Swarovski crystal and pearl earrings (a $24 value)

All you have to do is just VISIT and Comment! Easy pezzy right?

To enter, simply:

Visit my NEW website and pick your favorite item.
Post your comment here on my blog as to why you like it.
Please provide a working email address by entering it in my giveaway sign-up box below.
Leave your name in your comments so I can confirm and cross reference your email address as a valid entry.
For a BONUS Entry, please comment on facebook page about your favorite item in my shop too!
Extra Extra BONUS Entry, post this giveaway to your TWITTER! Include the link to this giveaway and the text @southpawstudios so I can track it and I know to add your Extra Extra BONUS Entry.
One last thing... A DISCOUNT CODE! Enter "WITHLOVE" to receive 15% off at my new website at www.SouthPawOnline.com also there is free first class shipping going on over there too (no code necessary).

Enter my Giveaway

Email Address: *

First Name: *

Last Name: *

The giveaway closes at Midnight (EST) on Friday February 10th! Up to three entries per person (comment on blog, post to twitter, comment on facebook).

I am still alive

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 18:17:00 +0000

I am still alive! Goodness it has been a long while since I posted last. Well alot has happened. I had another baby, a little boy to be exact. He is 10 months old now. We moved to a new home. Which we all love and now are all settled into (thought that would never happen). I have two new sales reps for my wholesale jewelry line, so that has been keeping me busy on the professional side.
Recently i just finished up a show at the University of Toledo, Art on the Mall. Which is always a great show to be a part of. Now I am gearing up for the holiday season with all three of my etsy stores (jewelry, bridal and beads). That is me in a nut shell. Thought I would keep this short and sweet and let everyone know that I haven't meant to abandon my blog, just a lot of life changing stuff happened all at once in 2010 and the dust is FINALLY settling. I hope to post more often. My love to you all. Here is a quick video too if you want to meet me.
Thanks guys!

How do I start on Etsy?

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 17:26:00 +0000

I get asked all the time about how to sell on Etsy and which is better.... Etsy or Artfire?
So I thought a quick blog post was in order, so here it is... short but to the point....and don't mind my spelling and grammar in this blog post. I am not a writer, but I wanted to share this information with you all.

Etsy is better than artfire, but costs more. The seller features are light years better on artfire. Etsy is lagging behind in that aspect, but again the customer base is much larger on etsy than artfire so a lot of high volume sellers just let that slide and just deal with it. Although I think etsy is sick of us complaining and is starting, slowly but surly, to focus a little more on some seller features.

There is A LOT to learn to be successful on etsy. It took me hundreds of hours of reading ( no exaggeration) and trial and error, and about 1 year to finally get some things nailed down. This is not something that I can just tell you in one blog post, there really should be degree's out there on running a successful etsy shop ;)

If there is any quick tip I could give to you it would be ..... you have to have great photography or no one is going to "click through" to your shop. There are over 100,000 shops on etsy competing for the customers, so the competition is great, and you have to stand out. The only thing you have going for you when someone is doing a search for "wool sweater" and over 4900 sweaters come up, is if your image is the best. That is how you are going to get picked (yippy) and the customer will then "click through" to your shop.

Also the other tip I would give is you can't just list a few things things on etsy, leave and expect to have 1000+ sales. You have to do outside advertising and promote your shop. AND you have to tend to your shop daily. To have a successful etsy shop you really need to treat it like a full time job. It really takes time and ALOT of work.

here are some great links for more information on how to get a etsy shop started
http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/a-beginners-guide-to-starting-a-shop-on-etsy-1721/

good info on SEO http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6523946

photography tips part 1 http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/uk-edition-photography-tips-with-heidiadnum-part-1-8617/

photography tips part 2 http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/uk-edition-photography-tips-with-heidiadnum-part-2-8883/

also use the storque blog as a resource, it is full of knowledge and answers to most "etsy" questions

best of luck to you all!
-Katy at South Paw Studios JEwelry and South Paw beads

June Earrings Giveaway

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:38:00 +0000

BLOG WINNERS are : Mrs. Kitty, Hurdler4Eva on etsy, Jesslyn
thank you all for entering!

Hello again, I have been having a great summer, pregnancy still going great! I am now 26 weeks. We close on our new home on June 30th, and am getting extremely antsy to get in there an start decorating and get my new, larger studio all set up! SO to sum up, 4th of July is just around the corner and thought a giveaway was in order. So here it is!

3 Lucky winners will win 1 pair of these Natural faceted rock crystal earrings

All you have to do is just VISIT and Comment! Easy pezzy right?

To enter simply:

Visit my etsy shop and pick your favorite item.
Post your comment here on my blog as to why you like it.
Please provide a working email address by entering it in my giveaway sign-up box below.
Leave your first name & last name in your comments so I can confirm and cross reference your email address as a valid entry.
For a BONUS Entry, please comment on my etsy forum thread about your favorite item in my shop too!
Extra BONUS Entry, post to your TWITTER! Include the text @southpawstudios so I can track it and I know to add your BONUS Entry.

Enter my Giveaway

Email Address: *

First Name: *

Last Name: *

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The giveaway closes at Midnight (EST) on Sunday July 4th! Up to three entries per person (comment, twitter, forum). Don't forget to share this giveaway on your Twitter and Facebook...

May earring Give away

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Tue, 11 May 2010 19:34:00 +0000

BLOG WINNERS ARE:
"very married", "Lisa R" and "Jan"

Thank you all for entering and until next time!
Hello again, well I've had a wonderful spring season, pregnant with our second child, and moving to a new home and getting a larger studios! SO I am pretty busy, so I thought what else can I do.... I thought a giveaway was a fun thing to do to get insight on what is appealing to you! So here it is!

3 Lucky winners will win 1 pair of these sterling silver earrings

All you have to do is just VISIT and Comment! Easy pezzy right?

To enter simply:

Visit my etsy shop and pick your favorite item.
Post your comment here on my blog as to why you like it.
Please provide a working email address by entering it in my giveaway sign-up box below.
Leave your first name & last name in your comments so I can confirm and cross reference your email address as a valid entry.
For a BONUS Entry, please comment on my etsy forum thread about your favorite item in my shop too!
Extra BONUS Entry, post to your TWITTER! Include the text @southpawstudios so I can track it and I know to add your BONUS Entry.

Enter my Giveaway

Email Address: *

First Name: *

Last Name: *

Email Marketing by VerticalResponse

The giveaway closes at Midnight (EST) on Monday May 31st! Up to three entries per person (comment, twitter, forum). Don't forget to share this giveaway on your Twitter and Facebook...

More news from the Mims household.

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:07:00 +0000

Well to continue with my "news about me" we are almost to the 4 month mark with our pregnancy, and I am feeling so much better then last time I reported in. I am also pleased to report that we are almost done with our search for a new, bigger home, fingers crossed that we will complete negotiations and get our contract sometime this week. Hoping to move in early to mid June, we have to get cracking on this since I am due in September and we have to get the house all ready for our new little baby, as well as our 3 year old all settled in comfortably.

As for art festivals this year, I am only going to do one, maybe two. Hoping to get in Art on the Mall again, here in Toledo Ohio. I participated last year for the first time and it was a blast (except for the crazy wind). Also on the possible roster is Harrison rally days in Perrysburg Ohio. Some dear friends of mine are volunteering to run my booth, since I am due Sept 27th and the show is Sept 18th. yikes, that could be cutting it close for me.

We find out the sex of the baby on May 5th, so I think I will post more then. I want a girl, my husband wants a boy. so the game is on!

And to sum everything up, here is a new necklace that I added, I simply love it.

Take care everyone and enjoy this amazing weather.

Shop of the week

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 19:21:00 +0000

This week's shop of the week is run by the lovely: Mikiye Narita. In her shop, Mikiye Creations, you can find various types of jewelry and Specialize in designing one of a kind customized hair accessories. "I am constantly learning and being inspired by my Brides. They always have me on my toes when it comes to creating their one of a kind pieces, many of which are heirloom quality for their Special Day. It's so fantastic to always be striving to be the best I can be and creating heirloom pieces that they will cherish forever."
To read the full interview please visit The etsy twitter team blog.

Big news!

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:02:00 +0000

Just thought I would come out of my cocoon and share the big news, my husband and I are expecting our second child! I am 7 1/2 weeks right now, and pretty sick. It is not fun, but since I have done this before i know i can do it this one last time. At least this time i know this ickyness will pass (hopefully) and then will be able to enjoy the pregnancy much more. Fingers crossed for a girl, we already have a wonderful little boy that keeps us very busy. He is 3, and when this one pops out he will be almost 4. He is very excited to be a big brother, although a little confused why mommy isn't feeling well. He keep asking if the baby is going to come out of my mouth. So CUTE! awww to be 3. I know some of you reading are mothers already, feel free to share your stories and how you got through the first trimester, I would love to hear them. I would also love to here how the first few months were for you after the baby was born and how current siblings adjusted. We are a little anxious about this part, since our son will be 4 and has had a little while of just him, mommy and daddy. Really dont know what to expect. So anyways, going to try to fill some orders from my two etsy shops, South Paw Studios and South Paw beads, but thought I would pop in and share the news, that is what a blog is for, isnt it? I know I will chat more as the pregnancy progresses. Have a great day guys!

Kim White creations

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 23:52:00 +0000

just ran across this fun bag and thought it needed to be blogged about.
This is one of my team members from the Etsy twitter team.
Here is her etsy shop
This bag looks so fun, love the color combination too.
Hope you all enjoy it as well as i do.

Take care everyone and stay warm.

Get you and your site Press Ready!

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:51:00 +0000

Some of my goals for 2010 are to be more press ready for bloggers. I feel this is an untapped resource for promotion for my online Etsy jewelry store and hope to delve into it more in the 2010 business year. I hate writing and feel I am horrible at it, but really do try (as you can all see) . While researching the subject on how to get more prepared I found this great article by etsy on "how to Present Yourself to the Press" so I wanted to pass this information along in case any of you need a few tips, I know i do!
Enjoy and wishing you all a great holiday season and new year!

Just added

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 04:17:00 +0000

Today has been a busy busy day! I made one little goal too, I finally have 2000+ hearts on etsy. Also a pair of my erinite earrings made it into the etsy Storque blog post.

I am also working late tonight and decided to list something new, so here it is.... (drum roll) a deep midnight blue, oblong freshwater pearl capped by a patinaed, sterling silver balinesian cap. On the top is a simple gray fresh water pearl for detailing. The pendant is 1 1/4 inches and comes with a 16" Italian sterling silver chain. The chain is blackened to show off detail. Fun necklace, I love this piece.

So there you have it, Enjoy and I am going to finally be off to bed.

Shop of the Week!

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 14:37:00 +0000

Brr! Winter's chill is in the air even here in Atlanta, and that means getting out the warm toasty goodness of my fav pair of fingerless gloves. It also means its time to pay a visit to Jusshar Designs. This snuggly Etsy shop is brimful of hats, scarves, fingerless gloves, shrugs and more, all designed with enough flair to keep winter's worst at bay in style.

Owner Beth Newbern-Hallam loves the satisfaction of taking a "skein or two of yarn and creating something from it. I'm also really beginning to appreciate the process of making yarn. I've been slowly starting to take raw fleece and spin it into yarn. I haven't done enough to actually make something with it because there is so much involved. I have a new respect for spinners!"
Read the full interview at the Etsy Twitter Team Blog!

O I Charity Show

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:01:00 +0000

Hello everyone,
this is just a quick post to let you know that I will be at the OI building in Perrysburg Ohio, Friday, Dec 4th from 7:30-3pm for a Charity Event. My jewelry will be available for sale in the conference room along with other vendors.

Open to the public, please stop by. 10% of sales from all the vendors goes to the Make a wish foundation and then OI will match all donations.
Address:
O-I
One Michael Owens Way
Perrysburg, Ohio 43551

SOUTH PAW STUDIOS BLACK FRIDAY SALE

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:30:00 +0000

OK guys, it is live! The black friday sale is in full swing.
I have created a special "Black Friday Sales Section" in my etsy store, filled with 4 different swarovski pearl earrings, and some other fun designs. The earrings do have matching pendant necklaces.

These earrings on sale, along with FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING till Monday, Nov 30th at midnight. Can not be combined with any other discounts. Limited quantities available. LIMIT 4 PER CUSTOMER, regular price is $16, on sale now for $7. Lead time for shipping is between 3-7 business days, depending on how busy / crazy this sale goes.

BLACK FRIDAY SALE

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:10:00 +0000

I am going to be hosting a great Black Friday deal at my ETSY STORE! To be the first in line, be sure to sign up for my mailing list to be notified Wednesday night so you don't miss out.

I am not giving the secret away just yet, you will just have to find out on Wednesday night. Also, if you are interested, you may want to "FAN" my South Paw Studios facebook page , in case during the rest of the holiday season I decide (to make myself even more crazy that I already am going to be) to send out a 24 hour Private Facebook fans only sale, which I have been known to do from time to time (wink wink).

Thank you! And wishing you all and your families a Wonderful Thanksgiving and safe travels!

New Additions

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:52:00 +0000

JUST ADDED!
These earrings are on light weight sterling silver, hand fabricated ear wires. They feature a dark enchanting tanzanite / dark sapphire blue faceted round and coin cubic zirconias drops. They are anchored on sterling silver fleur de lis design chandeliers. Great movement. Eye catching. The earrings measure just over 1 1/2 inches.

These earrings are on light weight sterling silver, hand fabricated ear wires. They feature a dark enchanting Jet black / brown faceted round cubic zirconias drops. They are anchored on sterling silver fleur de lis design chandeliers. Great movement. Eye catching. The earrings measure just over 1 1/2 inches.

These earrings are on light weight sterling silver, hand fabricated ear wires. They feature a dark enchanting tanzanite / dark sapphire blue faceted and coin cubic zirconias drops. They are anchored on sterling silver filigree design chandeliers. Great movement. Eye catching. The earrings measure just under 1 1/2 inches.

Enjoy everyone!

New additions

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:36:00 +0000

OK, i have been working all day on photography and listings so here they are.This necklace is 18 inches in length with a sterling silver toggle clasp in the front. The toggle clasp is accented by quality, high luster Labradorite "Flash" that has been individually wire wrapped into sterling silver chain. The Labradorite has little too no pitting, great color translucently, eye catching sparkle and luster.Goes great with a "V" neck top.This necklace features a smooth, eye flawless, periwinkle chalcedony drop. The drop is accented by sterling silver balinesian beads and lime green freshwater pearls. The pearls are wire wrapped on patinaed sterling silver chain. The necklace measures 18 inches and has a sterling silver toggle clasp in the back for easy wear. Great for all year long.This pendant features a 25mm hammered sterling silver loop with a light blue glass, pointed oblong oval with sterling silver speckling. The glass bead is about 30mm in length. The chain is sterling silver and measures 18 inches. The precious metal silver leaf inside is the signature style of the venetian glass. This pendant will be great for the all season wear and add an element of interest to many outfits. Has a sterling silver toggle clasp in back for easy on and off wear.
This necklace features Micro faceted green amethyst and Rose Quartz wire wrapped drops. The sizes of the store are as follows starting from the top to bottom, 9mm, 11mm, 12.5mm.
These facets are top quality, eye flawless, great clarity and symetrical. This is a one of a kind creation. I love this necklace and will be sad when it is gone. The drop measures 2 1/2 inches including the sterling silver oval. The chain measures 18 inches with a sterling silver toggle clasp in the back.

SO that wraps it up, I hope you enjoy them as much as I did making them :)

Shop of the week!

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:29:00 +0000

Visiting Jenco13 is a sure way to feel a serious need for something warm. Multi-colored shawls, scarves (with pockets!), cup cozies, cuddly baby blankets and more fill this Etsy store.

Jen freely admits that most of her items narrowly miss being kept. " I love each item I make and sometimes find them very hare to part with! I spend anywhere betweet 6-8 hours on a scarf to make sure my stitches are even and consistent. If its not up to my standards, I rip out the stitches until I'm satisfied. I only sell things that I would use myself. When I'm done making things, my husband, Joe, normally has to remind me I already have a million scarves and cup cozies of my own!"
Jen credits her mom, a graphic designer and artist herself, with inspiring her. "She is amazing with colors! We try to get together at least once every 6 months to do an art day for the girls."
Husband Joe is also supportive. "He is an amazing supporter of my art work and never says to me, "You're crocheting again?" He helps me pick out what my next projects are going to be."

on a personal note, I personally own a cup coozie and a scarf and they are wonderful! personal fav of mine!
To read the Full article please visit The Etsy Twitter Team Blog!

In a Time Crunch! help is here

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 13:29:00 +0000

It's the one thing everyone I know wishes they had more of: Time. If you could buy it on Etsy, it'd be the hottest product listed, especially as the holidays approach.

But despite modern attempts to get a handle on our time with everything from computers to iphones, we often find ourselves with to-do lists that never seem to end. Add owning your own business to the mix of family and daily demands and its a wonder that we get as many things done as we do!

Marcia Ramsland comes to our rescue with Simplify Your Time: Stop Running and Start Living, a book that aims to help you organize and prioritize your life without going crazy in the process. She takes us back to basics with some useful sanity savers:

Use a Calendar - this simple tool can help you keep everything together at a glance, and that can be invaluable. Hanging calendar, computer, planner, blackberry, i phone- WHERE you keep it isn't important. Keep it in a way that makes it easy for you to refer to and USE.
Use a List- your short term memory can only handle 7 things before it begins throwing out tasks. A list helps you take control of your day and to-dos before they take control of you, and also helps you see where the pitfalls are. Are you overscheduled? Do you need supplies or to prepare for a meeting?
Plan Ahead- At night, take a break to think about tomorrow and what you will need- or want-to do the next morning. At noon, plan your afternoon. Assess what works and what doesn't, and adjust your list to fit what works best for you.
Make 1 day each week Free Choice- one day or night a week, write "free choice" on your calendar and STICK TO IT. Do something you WANT to do, whether it's spending time with your family, shutting the computer off, taking a walk in the woods, or just relaxing. This recharges your inner batteries and gives your brain a quick vacation. The extra energy you have after doing this will help you accomplish more in the long run, as well as handle stress more effectively.
Prioritize- everyone from our parents to our teachers and bosses remind us to prioritize. Decide the three most crucial tasks for that day, and do them FIRST. Not only does this give you a sense of accomplishment, it also insures that you won't be putting out fires later on something urgent that just "didn't get done" while you were working on other, less important things.
Do 1 action per day that will help keep your life simple and in order
Don't Be Afraid of a Routine - I freely admit that routines make me want to run screaming for the door, but having a few routines is actually as good for adults as it is for kids, and takes some of the stress out of your everyday life. Grocery shopping, bill paying, gym time, errand running, etc are all good tasks that can be scheduled for the same time each week, taking out the guesswork.
Write in Pencil - this is good to remember, because life happens to all of us, and the best laid plans can be scrapped by emergencies, suddenly urgent tasks, and a host of other unexpected events. Writing your calendar in pencil makes it easier to be flexible.
Control your Email- Schedule times to check your inbox ( 7am, noon, 4pm, for example). Invoke the 2 minute rule. If it can be handled in under 2 minutes, do it right then. Your inbox should be kept empty, so delete it, file it, or answer it. Longer responses can be addressed the next time you open your email.

Focusing on how we use ( or don't use ) our time can help us pinpoint stress and eliminate it long before crunch time hits, and that is the best sanity-saver of all. Well, besides an emergency stash of chocolate, of course!

This article is curtosy of Kristen from Fire Bird House on Etsy and The Etsy Twitter Team Blog!

Shop of the week

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:41:00 +0000

Visiting MindyG's Jewelry Boutique is like getting a glimpse into Aladdin's treasure cave! Glowing freshwater pearls, colorful gemstones, gold, and sterling silver are all hallmarks of this shop's exquisitely designed jewelry.

Owner Mindy Greenville finds inspiration for her work in nature, fashion, music, and traveling with her family. "Its a great outlet for my creative side," she says." In addition to her online boutique, Mindy also designs custom bridal/bridesmaids jewelry locally in the San Diego area. TO read the full article please visit the Etsy twitter team blog!

Give Away

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:30:00 +0000

WINNERS Are : wantsandwishes, Nicole, Debby, Jodie, and Cory. You have all been contacted via email. thanks for entering!

Hello all, well I've had a wonderful summer and wrapped it up with a great labor day weekend here is Toledo, Ohio and have been thinking all week about my next giveaway. With the holiday season right around the corner and trying to get my etsy shop ready, I thought a giveaway was a fun thing to get insight on what is appealing to you!
So here it is!

5 x $25 Gift Certificates to 5 Jewelry Fanatics!

All you have to do is just VISIT and Comment! Easy pezzy right?

To enter simply:

Visit my etsy shop and pick a favorite item
Post your comment here on my blog as to why you like it.
Please provide a working email address by entering it in my giveaway sign-up box below.
Leave your first name & last name in your comments so I can confirm your email address as a valid entry.
For a BONUS Entry, please comment o n my etsy forum thread about your favorite item in my shop too!
Extra BONUS Entry, post to your TWITTER! Include @southpawstudios and I will know to add your BONUS Entry.

I will be giving away 5 complimentary $25 Gift Certificates to my etsy shop to help jump start your holiday shopping! The giveaway closes at Midnight (EST) on Wednesday September 30th! Up to three entries per person (comment, twitter, forum). Don't forget to share this giveaway on your Twitter and Facebook...

Featured shop of the week

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:24:00 +0000

Sheridan Joslin, of JoslinJewels.etsy.com, creates, in her words, “fine wire wrapped and gemstone jewelry”. But if you take one look at her shop you can see that it involves so much more than that. Just saying “fine wire wrapped and gemstone jewelry” about her shop is like saying the sculpture David was just sculpted out of plain old marble and is no big deal! Her work is intricate. Her work is simple. Her work is the kind of art that the artist makes the infinitely complex look like it took no effort at all to make and that, my friend, is the hallmark of a great artist.

“Whether simple or intricate, I meticulously craft each piece of jewelry I create. I use only fine metals and carefully selected gemstones. Each piece is original and most are one of a kind.”

“I love gemstones as much as I love a good puzzle. Making intricate wire jewelry is like a challenging puzzle. It involves shaping and forging straight wire into intricate designs with no soldering -- only wrapped connections.

“It's an art that dates back thousands of years, and many of the techniques used today are the same as those used in ancient times. With only a few simple tools and careful manipulation, a skilled jewelry artist can sculpt wire into beautiful works of wearable art.”And that is exactly what Sheridan does with her work.

Check out her etsy shop and be amazed!

Shop of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 14:00:00 +0000

Becki Krska, of AmbientLights.etsy.com, creates several types of items for home fragrancing as well as bath and body items. She’s on a mission to make you and your home smell like heaven!
For home fragrancing she makes 100% Soy wax candles, 100% Palm wax Warmer Melts, Aromatic Sink Freshener & Gentle Cleansers (these are neat, be sure to check them out!). For bath and body items she makes goat’s milk hand and body oval soap bars (dye free) and goat’s milk Soap on a Pouf, which is similar to soap on a rope but it's on a shower pouf! Her shop also carries Natural Lip Balms (both flavored and unflavored), and Hair and Body Mist with Aloe and Vitamin E.
To read the full article please visit the Etsy Twitter Team Blog !

Shop of the Week

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:14:00 +0000

Sandi Myers, of HandmadeBySandi.etsy.com, creates wonderful handmade items. Her shop is a smorgasbord of crocheted items, shawls, coffee cozies, felted bowls, earrings, sewn items, and aprons. Her talent is amazing that she makes so many different handmade items!

She takes special care to make the items for her customers as if she were going to use them herself. If she’s not satisfied with them, she won't sell them! Her jewelry craftsmanship is divine. Her felted bowls are a lot of fun! And she makes the cutest aprons for your littlest cooks!

She is always on the lookout for new inspiration. “When ever I see something that has been crocheted - I try to figure out how it's done, and try it. When thinking about my next felted bowl project, I look for unusual containers that I can use to shape my bowls.”
To read the full article please visit The Etsy Twitter Team Blog

South Paw Studios in Storque Article

noreply@blogger.com (South Paw Studios) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:27:00 +0000

I made it into the Shades of Blue Storque Etsy article today. Yippy me!
It really looks lovly. I am honored and just wanted to share.
Here are the Sapphire Blue Cubic Zirconia earrings that made the final cut. They are $22