Wednesday, September 15, 2010
BESTeam Feature: Omnipresents
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
BESTeam weekly feature: DiCarlos
And just like you'll find in quite a few of my blog posts, I LOVE butterflies!! I normally wouldn't have added so many beads to a wire necklace, but I love the colors!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Focus Feature and Giveaway: Wearable Art By Pixie
This week I'm pleased to show you a newer shop, open since only July of this year! At http://www.etsy.com/shop/wearableartbypixie , you'll find the most original glass tile pendants ever: these pendants are made using the original artwork of the shop owner!! The prize? Any pendant of the winner's choosing! That's my kind of prize... (PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS GIVEAWAY IS OPEN TO U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY, SHIPPING WILL NOT BE PROVIDED OUT OF THE COUNTRY. THANKS!!)
Here’s what Debra had to say:
What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?
Asking what is your favorite piece of jewelry is like asking which of your children do you favor. I like them all for different reasons. Each piece is taken directly from a print of one of my original paintings. Each painting has a focal point or two. I’ve taken that focal point and created a Wearable Art pendant or earring. I’m really excited by how well they have been received. The first time I showed them I almost sold out.
I wear, Paisley Damask, Blue Butterfly, Tweet Orange, and Eccentric Ovals the most.
How did you get into your line of crafting?
I’ve been an artist all of my life, but my jewelry line Wearable Art by Pixie really got started as a new way to use my art. I had been wanting to learn jewelry making for some time. It all just came together perfectly.
A lot of people ask why “Wearable Art by Pixie?” My nickname as a child was Pixie and the name Wearable Art was all over the place so I added my favorite name.
Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?
I belong to Christian Artists Promoting Shops or capsteam and Christian Artists Street Team or castteam. I would really recommend joining some teams. It’s a great way to network and make crafting buddies. People on Etsy have valuable information to be gleaned and shared.
If you had one super power what would it be?
To heal people. I’ve seen so much suffering as a Registered Nurse and if we all had physical, emotional and spiritual health life would be so wonderful for us all.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Chocolate. My friends and family know if I want something sweet only chocolate will do. I think it has to do with the rush of endorphins.
If you could be any animal what would it be and why?
A dolphin. I had the opportunity to swim with them in Hawaii and it was one of the highlights of my life. They are so smart and loving, and sooo cute!
Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?
Not one but many. Visit my shop and you can see how much I love the artists on Etsy. I’ll name a few, GraeDawn, CleverCrafter, and all the people from capsteam and castteam!
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?
My family, a knife and seedlings among would have to be fruit, coco beans and sugar cane. Is that more than three items?
From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?
I’ve learned that nothing turns out exactly the way you think it will. I’ve learned that most “mistakes” are really happy moments. I’ve learned that patience in the process of learning a new craft always brings me to my happy place and produces a beautiful piece.
What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?
List something every day, it keeps you near the front of the category you belong in such as art / watercolor. Heart loads of people, they will usually heart you back. Join some teams to get to know other crafters and help promote each other.
Blog, twitter, facebook links:
http://wearableartbypixie.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Wearable-Art-by-Pixie/117260118322045?ref=sgm
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Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!
There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:
Visit Debra’s Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)
BONUS ENTRIES!!!
Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)
Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)
Follow Debra’s Blog. (1 entry)
Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)
Make a purchase from Debra’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)
Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)
The giveaway will end on Wednesday, September 8th at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning and prize details will be arranged with Debra. Thanks for your interest and entries!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
BESTeam weekly feature: The Garden Room
This great bracelet would make for a perfect bridal piece! Or for any special occasion really, white goes with anything!
I'm usually not a girly-girl, but lately I've really become quite taken with pink. So naturally, this great necklace and pendant caught my eye... perfect for spring and summer!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
BESTeam weekly feature: OwlsomeGifts
I love these long ear hooks. I have beaded earrings that feature this same ear hook and I love the length! Very lightweight too, so no worries about stretching your ears :)
Looking for a splash of color?? No problem! Owlsome Gifts has a wide selection of owls in bright colors to coordinate with just about anything you could find in your closet! Stop by the shop today to find great jewelry, some vintage, as well as bookmarks and keychains. Take a peek at the blog too at http://www.owlsomegifts.blogspot.com for features and fun!
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Focus Feature and Giveaway: SandTCreations
Happy Thursday and welcome to another focus feature and giveaway! First, let me announce the winner of the UniqueDesignsByMsP giveaway. Using a random number generator from Random.org, the winner is… (drumroll please…) #5, Jasmine1485!!! Congrats and I’ll put you in touch with Paula to collect your prize!
Let me introduce you to a creative duo from Indiana. These beading gals bring amazing talent to their Etsy shop, http://www.sandtcreations.etsy.com/! You'll find a wide range of color and jewelry types in this shop, with reasonable prices too! You could even start your Christmas shopping, or simply enter to win this great bracelet to wear year round!
Here’s what S and T had to say:
What’s your favorite item from your shop and what makes it your favorite?
I think that changes each time we list new items, but right now it's Cherries Jubilee: http://www.etsy.com/listing/50666338/cherries-jubilee-in-free-shipping
How did you get into your line of crafting?
We were invited to a "beading party" and a small bracelet and earrings cost us over $40. Yes we did use nice stones, but it seemed alot. Saundra said to herself that she could do what they did to make our pieces and bought a small set of tools, beads and findings. She began teaching herself, and then, while I was recovering from surgery, she gave me my birthday present early: a set of beading tools, findings and some basic beads! We beaded together 2 or 3 times while I was off work and then it grew and grew as we learned about stones and components, found sources and, eventually, set up a business.
Do you belong to any groups on Etsy?
Yes, right now these 3: AWETeam (Art Walk on Etsy) that promotes the First Friday Art Walk every month, BESTeam (Boosting Etsy Shops Team) and INCrowdteam (Indiana team)
If you had one super power what would it be?
To read minds. I'm the most lousy office politician you have ever seen and would love to be able to tell if what they said was really what they meant.
What’s your guilty pleasure?
Ice cream
What's your favorite thing about summer?
I HATE cold, so summer is always better. And I love long summer days of sunlight.
Do you have a personal favorite Etsy shop that you would like to share with readers?
I have 3: Beadin Babe, Recycled, and Youniquely, Inc.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what 3 things would you take with you?
Oh my. One of our dogs, my air mattress, and a journal
From my own personal crafting I’ve been through frustrating moments with new projects. What have you learned from your own crafting frustrations?
Well, unfortunately, if I'm trying to work on something new: wire-wrapping or silversmithing, once I mess up a time or two, I quit for a long time, so I never get that practice time in so I could do well. But if I'm frustrated with a design, I put it aside and find I can go back in a day or two and finish it up. It's as if, just thinking about it works through whatever problem I was stuck on.
What advice would you give to new Etsy sellers?
List plenty of items, people can't stay and shop if you only have 3 things to look at. And promote your store and work outside Etsy, draw in customers from facebook, twitter, myspace, a blog, videos, podcasts, stumbleupon, flickr, your own customer email list and whatever else you can think of. Have that website on every printed material you have, not just your business card.
Blog, twitter, facebook links:
Blog: http://sandtcreations.blogspot.com
Facebook: http://companies.to/sandtcreations
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/Teri_B
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Anyone can post and accumulate up to 15 entries for the giveaway! Please be sure to include your email address so that you can be contacted if you win, and don’t forget to post each entry as a separate comment!
There is only one MANDATORY ENTRY, necessary to collect your email address for contact if you win:
Visit sandtcreations’ Etsy shop and post your favorite item here. (1 entry)
BONUS ENTRIES!!!
Follow Clever’s Corner Blog and post to let me know you follow. (1 entry)
Tell me your guilty pleasure. (1 entry)
Follow sandtcreations’ Blog. (1 entry)
Tweet about this giveaway and post the link here. (1 entry)
Make a purchase from sandtcreations’ Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)
Make a purchase from The Clever Crafter’s Etsy shop and post the transaction here. (5 entries)
The giveaway will end on Wednesday, August 25 at midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Winner will be contacted Thursday morning when the next giveaway is posted and prize details will be arranged with sandtcreations. Thanks for your interest and entries!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
BESTeam feature: DramatiqueDesigns!
Check out my favorite purse, a fun print of I Love Lucy... getting into trouble like always!
Pink is such a popular color right now, and I'm especially loving this shade!!