tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46525581915290903022024-03-04T23:28:20.259-07:00~Creative Crafts~Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-42578202395128406452009-03-25T19:55:00.004-06:002009-03-25T21:17:13.979-06:00Sweeeeeeeet Freeeedom!!!!!Today I'm featuring Sweet Freedom from Etsy! Sweet Freedom creates amazing jewelry- bracelets, pendants, necklaces, and earrings. She loves making jewelry and fusing glass.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk043NhLr-7GQgvMOmNwZkAwCt9Uu0WEEVqEhacJ9hMwlThavVcE4N_-Kq18ZzGphJPgQ3694wm2KdHasu4FvqmyArFRv8ujkecqhPRyxZF2yHkAbmfbEJRt1mwL9AaVrT5b6oHy328Gw/s1600-h/Stormy+Seas+Earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317323769106971954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk043NhLr-7GQgvMOmNwZkAwCt9Uu0WEEVqEhacJ9hMwlThavVcE4N_-Kq18ZzGphJPgQ3694wm2KdHasu4FvqmyArFRv8ujkecqhPRyxZF2yHkAbmfbEJRt1mwL9AaVrT5b6oHy328Gw/s200/Stormy+Seas+Earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12762872">Stormy Seas Earrings</a></div><div align="center"> </div>
Creative: <em>"How did you get started in crafting?"</em>
<blockquote>SF: <em>I have been crafting since I was 5, when a serious illness kept me in the
hospital for over 3 months, and my father, of all people, taught me how to do
crewel embroidery, to pass the time- When I was 10, my grandmother taught me to crochet, and I made a lot (seriously, a LOT) of vests and afghans. I still like
to crochet afghans.When I was in my mid-20s, I discovered cross-stitch- and was
hooked by that.</em></blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglJsSdlWvjqrdD286595Z4yktW884Ojs_HfhdI_EL-aT2Ip916BvFZJduvQ5X30EwXgKY4M28JOmc4CCp6MYSDnRX-2l_-MDOwL7406_hqb6H8mqfwDJYlsyQOaz5kvN5cCJLCX50-04/s1600-h/Pink+Moonstone+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317323769111108562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 191px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhglJsSdlWvjqrdD286595Z4yktW884Ojs_HfhdI_EL-aT2Ip916BvFZJduvQ5X30EwXgKY4M28JOmc4CCp6MYSDnRX-2l_-MDOwL7406_hqb6H8mqfwDJYlsyQOaz5kvN5cCJLCX50-04/s200/Pink+Moonstone+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12623941">Pink Moonstone Necklace</a></div><div align="center"> </div>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPV7rFXkaYRyMI4acDv3a9UBUVm6JovCX5uNF19DbFDb8lczQvh3omU0uYsRj8Sj06WIIO3fm_cBaD1sBylgRb6g02O3m1LZ2EEv72DdFN646irWuDKpNMJef83oueJfATFjBeNJ-OppQ/s1600-h/Pink+and+Red+Swirls.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317323764798992482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPV7rFXkaYRyMI4acDv3a9UBUVm6JovCX5uNF19DbFDb8lczQvh3omU0uYsRj8Sj06WIIO3fm_cBaD1sBylgRb6g02O3m1LZ2EEv72DdFN646irWuDKpNMJef83oueJfATFjBeNJ-OppQ/s200/Pink+and+Red+Swirls.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9731220">Pink and Red Swirls</a></div><div align="center"> </div><blockquote><p align="center"><em>I just have always enjoyed making beautiful things all by myself! And people
seemed to really enjoy receiving handmade gifts.</em>
</p></blockquote><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317323758733358370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 199px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBXFaQkpACg6Of2_brwkiwXDo2YHoCCuVz1tchMnzwuLUQLAFbbV8mab_ctW8vR5zjhNWf5isL_tQKZPwHuEnIYtrqHPE3EaUon8z6NcYJevCRnBfFCP-9cJnQVZCt7NYSOv-1DUmLhAc/s200/Huge+Wire+Wrapped+Dichroic+Glass+Pendant.jpg" border="0" />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8002500">Huge Wire Wrapped Dichroic Glass Pendant</a></div><div align="center">
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDoyBiLM7MzKEFd66W6YK7itf4wfTa4z75z80MYd6uM3myBBQH7p2Pk6_vedCJu2qUSBYfQppueBl77Uj3Qw4ILJoli-w8VRf9ljMIBMoec_25YTrIsJTGMVe0vWymGIFYrStrRl14T0/s1600-h/Do+You+Raku.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317321414978226946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfDoyBiLM7MzKEFd66W6YK7itf4wfTa4z75z80MYd6uM3myBBQH7p2Pk6_vedCJu2qUSBYfQppueBl77Uj3Qw4ILJoli-w8VRf9ljMIBMoec_25YTrIsJTGMVe0vWymGIFYrStrRl14T0/s200/Do+You+Raku.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12347565">Do You Raku</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">
Creative: <em>What are some of the things that inspire you?</em> </div><div align="center"> </div><blockquote><p align="center">SF: <em>Colors and nature, primarily.</em></p><em></em><p align="center">
</p></blockquote><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGtZzP7S9PbJR6lB2GJbLitWDk9h_tYpeGN5SHOLZ-_DbvS2w5WH_E1Go9qDI8yM9qcsBrOqEN_yow5CI08FzJnD3pJOnGNCtmjYKohDMivG8LeuzDqCgzrTXcHJ2iyj4oTlgphaXzyY/s1600-h/Crystal+Clusters.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317321407730538642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVGtZzP7S9PbJR6lB2GJbLitWDk9h_tYpeGN5SHOLZ-_DbvS2w5WH_E1Go9qDI8yM9qcsBrOqEN_yow5CI08FzJnD3pJOnGNCtmjYKohDMivG8LeuzDqCgzrTXcHJ2iyj4oTlgphaXzyY/s200/Crystal+Clusters.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12030563">Crystal Clusters</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Creative: <em>What do you think would be the perfect project?</em> </div><div align="center"> </div><blockquote><p align="center">SF: <em>The one that sells immediately! I love making complicated beadwoven designs for myself, but I also need to pay the bills!</em></p></blockquote><div align="center">
</div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317323767542643122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSMccAsSuWzKXIXYK76CcVQwHSMdmVK-54VD_yqnzAsW-M1NfTdr7SV_qAi9N8swieaPQbLWNGo7lhC4ujF0OrV16Cv7iCpz7zp5Fk5hIGMfcgK3YEIZYRtjlZ4uWSiitN2ohHYtb4d2E/s200/Pink+Moonstone+Bracelet.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12624143">Pink Moonstone Bracelet</a></p><p align="center"> </p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ro7yg1sXkKe1Isqs5BbJjkKJ0LrAYoH26rqTVkumaWU0QcM5w6LmxP5DG4keai-82hBjd1-m_GEHOlySGhMiJ0uIOGqJGD5h07fmtbTVEGSqeN8MTHxaHQoMa9yJYnj-cur28quxPOk/s1600-h/Copper+and+Sterling+Beaded+Chainmaille+Bracelet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317321393320352530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ro7yg1sXkKe1Isqs5BbJjkKJ0LrAYoH26rqTVkumaWU0QcM5w6LmxP5DG4keai-82hBjd1-m_GEHOlySGhMiJ0uIOGqJGD5h07fmtbTVEGSqeN8MTHxaHQoMa9yJYnj-cur28quxPOk/s200/Copper+and+Sterling+Beaded+Chainmaille+Bracelet.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20470377">Copper and Sterling Beaded Chainmaille Bracelet</a></div><div align="center"> </div>
Creative: <em>How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?</em>
<blockquote><p>SF: <em>I started selling on Etsy in November '07. I have only been designing and
making jewelry since 1/07, but I really threw myself into it. I have always been
what I laughingly call a jewelry slut - I never met a piece I didn't love! And
when I discovered I could actually make jewelry myself, there was no stopping
me. I have taken hundreds of hours of classes, in many different jewelry media -
beading, glass fusing, lampworking, chainmaille, bead-weaving, metal clay, and
more. Some I am crazy about, some I'm so-so about, and I am fairly sure I will
never make another lampwork bead in my life. Just not my thing!</em></p><p><em></em>
</p></blockquote><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6T-yVRcNIDp9E3tKzjvBu5PY7OeaNhjgaud7iw6JpFRKZKf3cl2cP5d5a0hChX7Vl9e69hyDg5MyPB3f6X01BU1MwT_6JAHAhJ-ajYZviI54yX58hBeQJDjnLMjsRiK-8v9R5QbMECk/s1600-h/Breast+Cancer+Awareness+Cymbalism+Bracelet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317321390895020738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge6T-yVRcNIDp9E3tKzjvBu5PY7OeaNhjgaud7iw6JpFRKZKf3cl2cP5d5a0hChX7Vl9e69hyDg5MyPB3f6X01BU1MwT_6JAHAhJ-ajYZviI54yX58hBeQJDjnLMjsRiK-8v9R5QbMECk/s200/Breast+Cancer+Awareness+Cymbalism+Bracelet.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8202528">Breast Cancer Awareness Cymbalism Bracelet</a></div><div> </div><div>
Creative: <em>Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not?</em> </div><div> </div><div><blockquote>SF: <em>Life is too short to be intimidated. In 5/07, I left a highly competitive
career, which required intense competition and stress 24/7, and I never looked
back. I want to be a relaxed, type B sort from now on.</em>
</blockquote><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLEZXiVcfywmYViAR7JeswKGJuJXoYicNyjcHIpA4meqYSRKQpabQPc5G5WxLuSUReBWAbdXqC5_CpNceGFSgVZgi09FDmOk5CAVN3UAnWoQF7DYXHLy2c7nh4AWbyqKc0ZPxDNFxHD0/s1600-h/Amethyst+Spiral+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317321381312751314" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxLEZXiVcfywmYViAR7JeswKGJuJXoYicNyjcHIpA4meqYSRKQpabQPc5G5WxLuSUReBWAbdXqC5_CpNceGFSgVZgi09FDmOk5CAVN3UAnWoQF7DYXHLy2c7nh4AWbyqKc0ZPxDNFxHD0/s200/Amethyst+Spiral+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><blockquote><em>I recently purchased a bead shop, and I sell a lot of my work there, and teach
classes almost non-stop. I don't have as much time just to create for me
anymore, but don't stress when I go 6 weeks without an online sale!</em></blockquote><div>Thanks so much for the interview!</div><div>You can visit Sweet Freedom on Etsy at <a href="http://sweetfreedom.etsy.com/">http://sweetfreedom.etsy.com</a>, her blog at <a href="http://sweetfreedom-designs.blogspot.com/">http://sweetfreedom-designs.blogspot.com</a>, and her dog's blog at <a href="http://bailey-the-goldenretriever.blogspot.com/">http://bailey-the-goldenretriever.blogspot.com</a>!</div><div> </div><div>Until tomorrow~
</div><div>~ The Creative Crafters</div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-27993394812301995092009-03-25T00:13:00.001-06:002009-03-25T00:13:11.884-06:00Support Widget<script type="text/javascript" src="http://widgets.clearspring.com/o/490eefa1d7f0fd42/49c9cb75f918a1c8/490eefa12b9ef80a/f0ad38cd/widget.js"></script>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-40870616734169957432009-03-13T16:16:00.012-06:002009-03-24T23:23:08.433-06:00Pixes TreasuresFeaturing <a href="http://pixestreasurechest.etsy.com/">Pixes Treasure Chest</a>!
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<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16203662">Sterling Silver Rose Lace Bracelet 8 inches</a></div>
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How did you get started in crafting?
<blockquote>I've been doing some sort of craft for as long as I can remember! My Grammy
taught me at an early age to crochet, and sew (which I still do)! Over the years
I have done counted cross stitch, embroidery, made wreaths, candles. When my son
was little, every year we would make homemade Christmas ornaments. I started making jewelry simply because I wasn't happy with what I found in stores, and didn't want to wear the same thing millions of other women were wearing!
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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTi7ZKVnSkcjZKFPZkihUT2XWfOAPwb2kMxUFb-BGBBvqSuMp2ETOiAKOIlf8XPetnoWEHGuAontukcqxuXrffCWSsQnwVjbgVB71v17PvS8vMZjEmQtU0VstsP-_9yEWcHH_Xgqd17g8/s1600-h/SALE+Watercolors.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312803141697158866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTi7ZKVnSkcjZKFPZkihUT2XWfOAPwb2kMxUFb-BGBBvqSuMp2ETOiAKOIlf8XPetnoWEHGuAontukcqxuXrffCWSsQnwVjbgVB71v17PvS8vMZjEmQtU0VstsP-_9yEWcHH_Xgqd17g8/s200/SALE+Watercolors.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22121092">SALE Water Colors</a></div>
What are some of the things that inspire you?
<blockquote>My two biggest forms of inspiration come from the natural world around me, and
my messy studio. I have designed some really cool pieces while trying to clean
up my workspace!!
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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUaGQQbkfjL2GrY5zxpIpxWXxSyorkpuLu_VN18K0CEZY4u6RqeNhwjAlM-4-8FPFsRAxTTENjHsRUhpIKpZrxOzU7TBnp5gmbyBdL_908BmSpK7kBovcIQuVGc84yiOFDrda71xaoyo/s1600-h/SALE+Sterling+Silver+Flower+Earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312803134023988786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAUaGQQbkfjL2GrY5zxpIpxWXxSyorkpuLu_VN18K0CEZY4u6RqeNhwjAlM-4-8FPFsRAxTTENjHsRUhpIKpZrxOzU7TBnp5gmbyBdL_908BmSpK7kBovcIQuVGc84yiOFDrda71xaoyo/s200/SALE+Sterling+Silver+Flower+Earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16877975">SALE Sterling Silver Flower Earrings
</a>
What do you think would be the perfect project? </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><blockquote>Oh, this is easy!! It would be a gorgeous sterling silver, and American mined
turquoise multistrand necklace. Something big and bold...and expensive! And for
me alone!</blockquote>
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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2I5Ec7ih002So4wzyILAv7b5x8ieG62tMOMHjEyX-PFcEhgbrZIypu3dy_w3ICQa5fYJo4KvicdA5ZTfymU02gsBKujWRuF90Oc0MzJTtl2WsFmawNXLxP857tIauOGq1GZM_U2sNos/s1600-h/SALE+Pixe+Dew+Drop+Earrings+in+Blue.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312803131759807090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 126px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2I5Ec7ih002So4wzyILAv7b5x8ieG62tMOMHjEyX-PFcEhgbrZIypu3dy_w3ICQa5fYJo4KvicdA5ZTfymU02gsBKujWRuF90Oc0MzJTtl2WsFmawNXLxP857tIauOGq1GZM_U2sNos/s200/SALE+Pixe+Dew+Drop+Earrings+in+Blue.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20475190">SALE Pixe Dew Drop Earrings in Blue</a>
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<div align="left">How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>I have been selling on Etsy since Sept. 2008. I started out selling on Ebay in
Feb. 2008, but found it impersonal. When I found out about Etsy, I came right
over! There are so many great people, and wonderful artists here!!
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<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLEYSXG_LynVaADnFn0QZG6FjSuBxylXOYllxS6fsiLJ-_8kNIOJhTNfeLsXl8d7QoZpHOtb8kThBFGCuooZNEXLy3CtTY74Soy6DKS3DA24x93uQa_0WQFA6Hr0HB4tlsrhhYetBAGg/s1600-h/SALE+Hill+Tribe+Silver+Rose+Earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312802235916416210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 157px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLLEYSXG_LynVaADnFn0QZG6FjSuBxylXOYllxS6fsiLJ-_8kNIOJhTNfeLsXl8d7QoZpHOtb8kThBFGCuooZNEXLy3CtTY74Soy6DKS3DA24x93uQa_0WQFA6Hr0HB4tlsrhhYetBAGg/s200/SALE+Hill+Tribe+Silver+Rose+Earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17512940">SALE Hill Tribe Silver Rose Earrings </a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Wjn9F_8WdWxkaTaE3BTYrjaGfeE6al2fB-7Yu-yNXkWdIv59c4kzSbTu5zSJgBdi1xdIsN4r6oVG87qLUDM4E_SytoDsC_5OI0_zqdk__bhGTrBP_K9GxvcUUYO8i_WyaKPuGQFaiYI/s1600-h/SALE+Flutterby+Earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312802233289282002" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4Wjn9F_8WdWxkaTaE3BTYrjaGfeE6al2fB-7Yu-yNXkWdIv59c4kzSbTu5zSJgBdi1xdIsN4r6oVG87qLUDM4E_SytoDsC_5OI0_zqdk__bhGTrBP_K9GxvcUUYO8i_WyaKPuGQFaiYI/s200/SALE+Flutterby+Earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20910166">SALE Flutterby Earrings</a>
<div align="left">Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>No, I'm not really. I realize that I'm fairly new, it takes time to build a
following. Since each artist has their own distinct style, I think this caters
to the many tastes out there. It's all about people finding you and your work!</blockquote>
</div>
<div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9bSIvILolGmk_mBBXpswMaqIn7qkpig3x83-fthGFg-4DN7vIsvWzgx-nV5Ih63U5iHa1WWeq4J3C0Fj3a2tY6pNrE683UUPJsjgxi0raYMpWRsWNEQqPuj7FpedUDYd2hW0-6IQyks/s1600-h/SALE+Chrysocolla+Earrings+with+Crystal+Dangles.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312802230498414882" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 90px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9bSIvILolGmk_mBBXpswMaqIn7qkpig3x83-fthGFg-4DN7vIsvWzgx-nV5Ih63U5iHa1WWeq4J3C0Fj3a2tY6pNrE683UUPJsjgxi0raYMpWRsWNEQqPuj7FpedUDYd2hW0-6IQyks/s200/SALE+Chrysocolla+Earrings+with+Crystal+Dangles.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17512429">SALE Chrysocolla Earrings with Crystal Dangles</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_nkf1OWnvEm24p8LDKYnj8rl_Wsf2xudX4zDU3gKUuF305jnF2CG8-J30TfSpkjq8stQu_nQmfjQXfPLjHBOmR3-A9VtP_EdRODTzBLRHcbrmbnlc2iqK0Fi7PwAx-PdA9TrlqGkoJ4/s1600-h/SALE+Amethyst+Hoops.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312802229849128370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 108px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_nkf1OWnvEm24p8LDKYnj8rl_Wsf2xudX4zDU3gKUuF305jnF2CG8-J30TfSpkjq8stQu_nQmfjQXfPLjHBOmR3-A9VtP_EdRODTzBLRHcbrmbnlc2iqK0Fi7PwAx-PdA9TrlqGkoJ4/s200/SALE+Amethyst+Hoops.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20560083">SALE Amethyst Hoops</a>
<blockquote>I am a Self Representing Artist in Jewelry Design, which means I support and
promote handmade, and this helps assure my customers that my jewelry is indeed
handmade, not mass produced! I also started a new line of jewelry for
dogs...WoofWear Jewels...charms to put on your dog's collar!</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKRm_GnC3PfdBqic9fmx1WbVsFHPl_YNGoe5t6DX-iAeHQrOei0jMAjkz-warTrZYnnbP5P61_95VqRNzSgTOWBTQwChB8khlofABoEyibI0XFkcZL94kRfPO7Jubw2Zx-karZ7Z4Gg8/s1600-h/Freeform+Swirls+Bracelet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312802219342614290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsKRm_GnC3PfdBqic9fmx1WbVsFHPl_YNGoe5t6DX-iAeHQrOei0jMAjkz-warTrZYnnbP5P61_95VqRNzSgTOWBTQwChB8khlofABoEyibI0XFkcZL94kRfPO7Jubw2Zx-karZ7Z4Gg8/s200/Freeform+Swirls+Bracelet.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16553061">Freeform Swirls Bracelet
</a><blockquote><p>
My favorite is my Chrysanthemum Necklace...I had these gorgeous beads,
started playing with them, and was surprised how beautifully they all came
together! The necklace has a warm, earthy feel to it!</p><p> </p><p align="left">Thank you so much, Mich!</p><p align="left">You can visit her blog at <a href="http://pixe1.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://Pixe1.wordpress.com</a>!</p><p align="left">~ The Creative Crafts</p></blockquote></div></div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-39428627781781061412009-03-13T15:03:00.005-06:002009-03-13T16:04:39.982-06:00Uniquely Ela~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNZ3-HDyr-rqew88J3n8oTOjZsX1njYy8GizFWpFg1x_fDjNxZe5kICEkbJZ6X-YsC81zs3gnUfrfVprwmszkNpIQRKJJm4pVbHBCtYCw09FILqVOWoMirHrbmJTyhjuuFmQLNKxHc-w/s1600-h/ElaUniques.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312789795053992802" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 489px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 63px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNZ3-HDyr-rqew88J3n8oTOjZsX1njYy8GizFWpFg1x_fDjNxZe5kICEkbJZ6X-YsC81zs3gnUfrfVprwmszkNpIQRKJJm4pVbHBCtYCw09FILqVOWoMirHrbmJTyhjuuFmQLNKxHc-w/s200/ElaUniques.jpg" border="0" /></a>Well- you've probably figured out who today's feature is about!!!
Welcome <a href="http://elauniques.etsy.com/">ElaUniques</a>!!!!
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbdMOI2hcL2IKd8qG4PyjzplLDxS9GqRPMrXW1okIMvqAI3vsBJe2-PXsyIaHhiwOlVZ01JRksBr8xC3abtppA7yRzpSrIKO0oQOBtFPwBOi6tabI0b7dE8PfvHuRmzcW4UrlOakysz4/s1600-h/Shimmering+Hand+Painted+Soft+Lime+Green+Pouch+With+Crystals.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312789792519360386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFbdMOI2hcL2IKd8qG4PyjzplLDxS9GqRPMrXW1okIMvqAI3vsBJe2-PXsyIaHhiwOlVZ01JRksBr8xC3abtppA7yRzpSrIKO0oQOBtFPwBOi6tabI0b7dE8PfvHuRmzcW4UrlOakysz4/s200/Shimmering+Hand+Painted+Soft+Lime+Green+Pouch+With+Crystals.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19294437">Shimmering Hand Painted Soft Lime Green Pouch With Crystals</a></div><div></div><div></div><div><blockquote>I've been into arts and crafts since I was a child.</blockquote></div><div></div><div>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjivrLTB-ZDvfeNzlpQLvt-zOcQfnD8ZfZxHH-QrlCb6ZAckSgqcBxKmqtfjmMHUqTg69M9uYR0EJbEZdRyLwgrPNeso8VyQZahPq3nEw1Bcrsb86vDramFWA14Nvpm3UAR701Nnvzco/s1600-h/Softly+Shaded+Shimmering+Butterfly+Brooch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312789786220375538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhjivrLTB-ZDvfeNzlpQLvt-zOcQfnD8ZfZxHH-QrlCb6ZAckSgqcBxKmqtfjmMHUqTg69M9uYR0EJbEZdRyLwgrPNeso8VyQZahPq3nEw1Bcrsb86vDramFWA14Nvpm3UAR701Nnvzco/s200/Softly+Shaded+Shimmering+Butterfly+Brooch.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19371433">Softly Shaded Shimmering Butterfly Brooch</a></div><div></div><div>
<blockquote>I always loved trying to put my own stamp on ordinary things.Through much trial
and error, I discovered a unique way to do things.</blockquote></div><div></div><div></div><div>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEn3GA8FGT0Zauqa00gGS5zBv6h_tM7cQB85BfQBAc7URFFp6qAcxf8uN2qlrBRYIeyVLufyfdemFICFu0dmU2IelQCatLl-AWcO_kln4osu4uMfU1Wm32Wcbx3_i_Ah0785gUBZrZo3g/s1600-h/Spring+Fling+ON+SALE+Hand+Painted+Flower+Applique+and+Polka+Dot+Embellished+Envelope+Clutch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312789780911103026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 164px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEn3GA8FGT0Zauqa00gGS5zBv6h_tM7cQB85BfQBAc7URFFp6qAcxf8uN2qlrBRYIeyVLufyfdemFICFu0dmU2IelQCatLl-AWcO_kln4osu4uMfU1Wm32Wcbx3_i_Ah0785gUBZrZo3g/s200/Spring+Fling+ON+SALE+Hand+Painted+Flower+Applique+and+Polka+Dot+Embellished+Envelope+Clutch.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21534100">Spring Fling ON SALE Hand Painted Flower Applique and Polka Dot Embellished Envelope Clutch</a></div><div></div><div>
<blockquote>I feel inspired by everything I see. Especially the outdoors, and the wide range
of colors that greet you everyday. I am inspired by old things- I love to make them new again.</blockquote>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tH7-uYEFYJSqFGRwfM22EPveH767rkAgjX1vdtYQ9h6kEYasKC7YFoXA0mGTaD5DEJp-rCa8ZbuJdqwa7ubpBVy9wDwvfj-xVM9ETfjP3rI4Cop-0ym_HF9hobrEJiDFEEfihUsOAIA/s1600-h/Delicious+Chocolate+Brown+Mini+Bag.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312788225135744834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1tH7-uYEFYJSqFGRwfM22EPveH767rkAgjX1vdtYQ9h6kEYasKC7YFoXA0mGTaD5DEJp-rCa8ZbuJdqwa7ubpBVy9wDwvfj-xVM9ETfjP3rI4Cop-0ym_HF9hobrEJiDFEEfihUsOAIA/s200/Delicious+Chocolate+Brown+Mini+Bag.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21143144">Delicious Chocolate Brown Mini Bag</a></div><div></div><div>
<blockquote>I have been selling on Etsy for almost 2 years. I have been selling also at art
shows, boutiques, and at the office.</blockquote>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYsbAb7dWlKGM2LbMke91e19mAdrnnPo5lUrsE1ftjm2AqtV3192bupXhtwMuHTlkxy1M7zfPnR8DtzNGWtXkHYStgRgHkO0aH5b2Zdq_vQNLX-fDsYbzxZCfJ0fWc-b95D7256h8tDZo/s1600-h/Lovely+Hand+Painted+Embellished+Polka+Dot+Envelope+Clutch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312788224748762306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYsbAb7dWlKGM2LbMke91e19mAdrnnPo5lUrsE1ftjm2AqtV3192bupXhtwMuHTlkxy1M7zfPnR8DtzNGWtXkHYStgRgHkO0aH5b2Zdq_vQNLX-fDsYbzxZCfJ0fWc-b95D7256h8tDZo/s200/Lovely+Hand+Painted+Embellished+Polka+Dot+Envelope+Clutch.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22092714">Lovely Hand Painted Embellished Polka Dot Envelope Clutch </a></div><div></div><div>
<blockquote>I love to look at the competition- I really appreciate the hard work that each
artist puts into their creation. It makes me strive to continue creating.
</blockquote>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GE1v_OR7zIfmFpR66R2rHJf0Q72w63RAbEjWwzP-TwY88ZMb8uIej6V0iEfU2u0U_h9kog7lDR1K2dw_XOWVUtSlgP49sHSGdzqgaGyfLS_MiiUZSjtOq4gxqmeogZecAjr4I9pXSFU/s1600-h/Multi+Media+Dimmensional+Flower+Pin+Hand+Painted+and+Beaded+With+Swarovski+Crystals.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312788222732483378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9GE1v_OR7zIfmFpR66R2rHJf0Q72w63RAbEjWwzP-TwY88ZMb8uIej6V0iEfU2u0U_h9kog7lDR1K2dw_XOWVUtSlgP49sHSGdzqgaGyfLS_MiiUZSjtOq4gxqmeogZecAjr4I9pXSFU/s200/Multi+Media+Dimmensional+Flower+Pin+Hand+Painted+and+Beaded+With+Swarovski+Crystals.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19307758">Multi Media Dimmensional Flower Pin Hand Painted and Beaded With Swarovski Crystals</a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><blockquote><div align="center"></div><div align="left">I never feel intimidated because I have sold to so many
customers in person. I get to see their reaction, how much they like my unique
wearable art. I am always very proud of my pieces.</div><div align="left"></div><blockquote></blockquote><blockquote><div align="left"></div></blockquote><p>Thank you so much for this wonderful interview, Ela!
</p><p>~ The Creative Crafters</p></blockquote>
</div><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-12535149239907925842009-03-11T20:17:00.004-06:002009-03-11T20:59:43.287-06:00Letting Dreams Soar ~ a Personal RequestThank you so much for taking the time to read and to even be interested in my little blog. It’s given me a wonderful opportunity to practice my writing!
I know lately that I haven't been blogging as often, but I need to concentrate on my school, and acting.
So- if you didn't know, I'm in high-school still (and my sister, who is the co-owner of our shop, but doesn't blog, is also in school).
Our original idea with joining Etsy was to be able to physically express ourselves, and see if anyone was interested in our products (which, we just added some new ones, and a blanket is coming soon!). We were also hoping to be able to earn some money to go toward our respective interests- acting and dancing. Which have costs, and having five children (and a single mother)... well, let's just say- either we earn some, or we don't do it.:)
While <a href="http://creativecrafts2009.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> hasn't gone too well, it is fun, and we will continue promoting and creating.
Recently I had the opportunity to attend a search and audition for a summer competition for acting and singing. I received a callback, and was accepted from among two hundred plus audionees (or whatever you call them!) from ages 4-50.
I am in the process of applying for a scholarship, but need to raise over $6,000 for transport, accommodations, competition fees, food, car, etc.
You can visit the website here- <a href="http://amtcworld.com/">http://amtcworld.com</a>.
I am praying that I will be able to win a scholarship, and be able to compete- because there will be scouts from <strong>Fox, Disney, Sony</strong> and other "big" name companies there. For me, this is a huge step toward the future of my career, if I can go.
If possible, I am asking you to help through one of my many fundraisers (other than Etsy!)- which is selling <a href="http://magfundraising.com/sarahlydia">magazines </a>online for less than the newsstand prices.
If you buy magazines at all, I would encourage you to take a look, because there are hundreds of titles at great prices!
Please visit <a href="http://magfundraising.com/sarahlydia">http://magfundraising.com/sarahlydia</a>, if you are interested in helping.
Thank you again so much for reading, and following!
~ SarahLydia
<a href="mailto:creativecrafts@rocketmail.com">creativecrafts@rocketmail.com</a>
~ The Creative Crafters
<a href="http://creativecrafts2009.etsy.com/">http://creativecrafts2009.etsy.com</a>
<a href="http://magfundraising.com/sarahlydia">http://magfundraising.com/sarahlydia</a>
<a href="http://twitter.com/creative_crafts">http://twitter.com/creative_crafts</a>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-6356138162567993832009-03-11T14:58:00.006-06:002009-03-11T20:14:56.972-06:00Fawn'sToday's feature is on <a href="http://fawns.etsy.com/">FAWN's</a> from Etsy!
<a href="http://fawns.etsy.com/">Jasmine</a> is from beautiful Calgary, Canada, and in her own words creates "purely Canadian handmade goods."
<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXhXhc4dnZBoKOQbp7Qq0vasKn60HwVMQ1xw9VwB1BG9pK6YIBSva8l3Rb9pZdquvq9gkKOJtHbREJJvfaB3_xa0R8LchHWrDoTinncpqnj2LFXoY96NTL3zb-nxhvKGMy0pgtK3zECA/s1600-h/GIFTWRAP.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312048167699738146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXhXhc4dnZBoKOQbp7Qq0vasKn60HwVMQ1xw9VwB1BG9pK6YIBSva8l3Rb9pZdquvq9gkKOJtHbREJJvfaB3_xa0R8LchHWrDoTinncpqnj2LFXoY96NTL3zb-nxhvKGMy0pgtK3zECA/s200/GIFTWRAP.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20440619">Giftwrap</a></p><p align="center">Ahh, ahh, I'm starting to salivate....</p><blockquote>I have been crafting my whole life, I started when I was a kid with cutting
pictures out of magazines and making mini purses and boxes. As I got
older I matured into making purses of leather:)</blockquote><p>
</p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAq9QlMXpYT_SPrjVts9oJme22JfF3XAlR_Y1hNQ0NPa7_YFd904QXTRz2Eedvrs3mpcvFDjtMjTStsNpwHFf3VwgA5gCOVFleSrfYHPIOYs82NyQRA-v5A5oF6YB1udm-EwfORO_f0gw/s1600-h/Bit+the+business+card+holder..jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312048164916070610" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAq9QlMXpYT_SPrjVts9oJme22JfF3XAlR_Y1hNQ0NPa7_YFd904QXTRz2Eedvrs3mpcvFDjtMjTStsNpwHFf3VwgA5gCOVFleSrfYHPIOYs82NyQRA-v5A5oF6YB1udm-EwfORO_f0gw/s200/Bit+the+business+card+holder..jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20497932">Bit the business card holder</a></div>
<blockquote><p align="left">My family inspires me - my two sons are the light of my life and I love
being able to stay at home with them and still make a living.
</p></blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCNss746Q-TzHgIw6qYcDZE_V2D86BPpSbhx_gpEOTh0wrnmzM8re-bWuEDKCUnxsp_X2b7y6fnOpj4uypw-DqQuX4q9fbnOGf-C8RzsN4okShFqqo_K_Bu_8llpfOqe0LK5plmCUwmo/s1600-h/Butterscotch+Ripple+Leather+Clutch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312048164875843778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpCNss746Q-TzHgIw6qYcDZE_V2D86BPpSbhx_gpEOTh0wrnmzM8re-bWuEDKCUnxsp_X2b7y6fnOpj4uypw-DqQuX4q9fbnOGf-C8RzsN4okShFqqo_K_Bu_8llpfOqe0LK5plmCUwmo/s200/Butterscotch+Ripple+Leather+Clutch.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20307300">Butterscotch Ripple Leather Clutch</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">I want to run my hands over that!</div><div> </div><div>
</div><blockquote>I love doing custom work, it just thrills me that I can create somthing special
and one of a kind for someone else to love!</blockquote><div>
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20592425"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312048163763516130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilZenDVuu-1NGVWUuYH0wmDDIyp_O3nkOy7GrojZ29vtEpJ8T_sjgHtmjNjw6ARlzKEWqzwoY58q3whwrcW9OfAzA-7Mndbld13efgr2z-B8znmEqwTNNPEQkB4BzTTSpEDN_E7GH257Y/s200/Display+Your+Jewelry+Beautifully.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20592425">Display Your Jewelry Beautifully</a></div><div>
</div><div>I started buying on Etsy last year, then I slowly started to build up enough stock so I could open my own shop. </div><div>I opened a children's shop in August of '08, and my leather purse store was opened on January 1st '09!
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxFxjmewE28WNsIeLNPRHZ76fk4_uoO_dyDCQvNeiycZyyVK2-8gA2DgkbGS3C0eoU_AEQCzCOai3Rl0O2kzFPEXINfx1_gYEyx2wNB3-2T-hJCE2maoagFSN64QjjnhpVkgt-DQZdH90/s1600-h/RESERVED.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312041863552681890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxFxjmewE28WNsIeLNPRHZ76fk4_uoO_dyDCQvNeiycZyyVK2-8gA2DgkbGS3C0eoU_AEQCzCOai3Rl0O2kzFPEXINfx1_gYEyx2wNB3-2T-hJCE2maoagFSN64QjjnhpVkgt-DQZdH90/s200/RESERVED.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19958811">Reserved</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div> </div><div>
</div><blockquote>I realize there are many talented artists on Etsy, but I think my product
is well made and can stand up for its' self among the hoards:)</blockquote><div>
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigp5JbkEA6XSSW8PuRxU6RXf7xo80yXCxowepp9eNdU20e1Msqgo3xrV286k-APCfsNCeJwax4qyAmjGPrRCTu1WDn50S4gBqjFzjfvxgjzTnWpZgVA5Nbjd7wtGAxmwAi_WwS3zaKFCs/s1600-h/JOe+RoBot+the+card+holder+and+pocket+wallet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312041865930697218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigp5JbkEA6XSSW8PuRxU6RXf7xo80yXCxowepp9eNdU20e1Msqgo3xrV286k-APCfsNCeJwax4qyAmjGPrRCTu1WDn50S4gBqjFzjfvxgjzTnWpZgVA5Nbjd7wtGAxmwAi_WwS3zaKFCs/s200/JOe+RoBot+the+card+holder+and+pocket+wallet.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=13336656">JOe RoBot the card holder / pocket wallet
</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">
<blockquote>I'm a 22 year old female, married for 6 years (to Bradley, the love of my life),
2 boys (5 year old Ben, and 4 month old Ro), 1 big black bassette hound (named
Boo). We all live together happily in Chestermere Alberta Canada.</blockquote>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG-U43cu2Snm_hfRYEA5GK4cF4QMIlgasiXRmT4ZqqsI_taRkgK0PDZTUkVj58-nunUgXRpij5AKgpNpKXghgMl_ZLt_QH6vSmMjgB7Hf9D6thfswoSTmQNqktcB5KbmqdkH7GWMlz8I/s1600-h/Butterscotch+Ripple+Leather+Clutch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312041860555448514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWG-U43cu2Snm_hfRYEA5GK4cF4QMIlgasiXRmT4ZqqsI_taRkgK0PDZTUkVj58-nunUgXRpij5AKgpNpKXghgMl_ZLt_QH6vSmMjgB7Hf9D6thfswoSTmQNqktcB5KbmqdkH7GWMlz8I/s200/Butterscotch+Ripple+Leather+Clutch.jpg" border="0" /></a>
You can visit Fawn's twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/fawns">http://twitter.com/fawns</a>, and her FaceBook is Fawn Shop!</div><div> </div><div>Thank you so much for the wonderful chat, Jasmine!</div><div> </div><div>~ The Creative Crafters</div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-51580900264985826742009-03-09T15:17:00.003-06:002009-03-09T15:50:30.710-06:00Itsy, bitsy- Alicia Rose!Today's feature is about <a href="http://aliciarose22.etsy.com/">Alicia</a>, from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/aliciarose22.etsy.com">AliciaRose22</a>! <a href="http://aliciarose22.etsy.com/">Alicia</a> makes high quality, cute hair barrettes for little ones. She also makes gorgeous necklaces and bracelets! You can visit her shop at <a href="http://aliciarose22.etsy.com/">http://aliciarose22.etsy.com</a>.
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WqyEjiHlK71UHQtgIenhcksZaj8fDNywIbHUVLv8sMMH-3dA5PCnrGxmH3qxOeWImiveS60LR8qw7kF85zU7ppn7hsrJ3G-V82xrobL4wO1iyiwXI182L9-BOUKmojincci3jK530Lw/s1600-h/Set+of+Two+Sugar+N+Spice+Hair+Barrettes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311302188435094210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3WqyEjiHlK71UHQtgIenhcksZaj8fDNywIbHUVLv8sMMH-3dA5PCnrGxmH3qxOeWImiveS60LR8qw7kF85zU7ppn7hsrJ3G-V82xrobL4wO1iyiwXI182L9-BOUKmojincci3jK530Lw/s200/Set+of+Two+Sugar+N+Spice+Hair+Barrettes.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18404500">Set of Two Sugar N Spice Hair Barrettes</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><blockquote></blockquote>"Mommy, can I have it? Can I?"
</div>
Creative: How did you get started in crafting?
<blockquote><p>Alicia: I started making jewelry 15 years ago mostly for myself and as gifts for
friends.</p><p> </p></blockquote>
<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311300977937425186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi699_-zjJP7aFpbkwGMVqWKD4XjDwYSDNG6KDyKcGZ-j1B8GSs8qsGtUsLxtbBeyYpxddZeMGG4KApa7y0Fl1SPuce-KbHHrWZNyuVCsWBNvHK52IEPKmOvHUWsqimiWGpf7WQjGdpWDw/s200/Bashful+Earrings.jpg" border="0" />
<div align="center">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17588636"><span style="font-family:arial;">Bashful Earrings</span></a></div>
Creative: What are some of the things that inspire you?
<blockquote>Alicia: I later got married and was blessed with two little girls, who of course
became my creative outlet, and inspired me to create my own children jewelry
line called "Itsy Bitsy Bracelets!"</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfhYaWV_7wStREfnpquLI-Jh8zlAp3d0wg47uOcKMN1l4JOXh1Q_t_c7KzRUpYf-8NH8qczFp7F2m0jsklFsMdYMJ-gexuRtiXkjN0B7Ns-J5caPZ791iwYGLEZaQ86PMqEu-ZHSAF54/s1600-h/Pink+Rock+Candy+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311302180947660050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 196px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfhYaWV_7wStREfnpquLI-Jh8zlAp3d0wg47uOcKMN1l4JOXh1Q_t_c7KzRUpYf-8NH8qczFp7F2m0jsklFsMdYMJ-gexuRtiXkjN0B7Ns-J5caPZ791iwYGLEZaQ86PMqEu-ZHSAF54/s200/Pink+Rock+Candy+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18616429">Pink Rock Candy Necklace</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Tasty name!</div>
Creative: Great name, I love it. What do you think would be the perfect project?
<blockquote><p align="center">Alicia: Ahh, the perfect project... Good question - well I have been working on landscaping my back yard, and would love to see that finished! </p><p align="center">(We have lived in our new home now for 3 years now and it’s still not done.) </p></blockquote><div align="center">
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05KZ0kcV89q9YyV4XCmhwnqQWy5mAtU6KXFdNhRk-V2ZgsiZOzhrCUG-IVTH5fKctXfHgqzeZoNaBaWgHTMKYYH49IJ-5i_WyEZML0rsXuW9BtJcWq66w1RhIx1lQYndcBi0kXeGlNfQ/s1600-h/Little+Hula+Bracelet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311301011804983138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj05KZ0kcV89q9YyV4XCmhwnqQWy5mAtU6KXFdNhRk-V2ZgsiZOzhrCUG-IVTH5fKctXfHgqzeZoNaBaWgHTMKYYH49IJ-5i_WyEZML0rsXuW9BtJcWq66w1RhIx1lQYndcBi0kXeGlNfQ/s200/Little+Hula+Bracelet.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18613908">Little Hula Bracelet</a></div><div align="center"> </div><blockquote><p align="center"> </p></blockquote><div align="center">Hula, hula...</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">
Creative: Oh, yes- I know how that goes. :P</div><div align="center">How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?</div><div align="center"> </div><blockquote><p align="center">Alicia: I have been selling on Etsy since November of last year, I also sell on
Artfire and my own site <a href="http://www.itsybitsybracelets.com/">www.itsybitsybracelets.com</a> .</p></blockquote><div align="center">
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7zNNqQ8B04hZ6zng5iRQhaqUNw31OV2AsP0_MaacoM5K4G_zyTi62N9i2tR6yjwzcT6j_WS7S8UTGLRdm9nJC2EuaGwNVIco1bjkhspINAyEo6xkOe62QqdzHea87TVP8nU6DZmsQnY/s1600-h/Itsy+Bitsy+Braclets.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311301002334142914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 26px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-7zNNqQ8B04hZ6zng5iRQhaqUNw31OV2AsP0_MaacoM5K4G_zyTi62N9i2tR6yjwzcT6j_WS7S8UTGLRdm9nJC2EuaGwNVIco1bjkhspINAyEo6xkOe62QqdzHea87TVP8nU6DZmsQnY/s200/Itsy+Bitsy+Braclets.jpg" border="0" /></a>
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgDxhC6dnGnsi3Onhc0OQbds8wsrsflmQ0LhY57YpSFWNydqJMytyLRQvhFaFZbzxYFcFR42_LEn5O6CjjsntVylYmYuHK3FZWajk9QqxynKzGaW3X-357sV2XyOyMXO5TsYSF82KFB0/s1600-h/Bubble+Gum+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311300995181846962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJgDxhC6dnGnsi3Onhc0OQbds8wsrsflmQ0LhY57YpSFWNydqJMytyLRQvhFaFZbzxYFcFR42_LEn5O6CjjsntVylYmYuHK3FZWajk9QqxynKzGaW3X-357sV2XyOyMXO5TsYSF82KFB0/s200/Bubble+Gum+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17591833">Bubble Gum Necklace</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Creative: Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not?
</div><blockquote><p align="center">Alicia: Honestly, I love the fact that there are so many other Jewelry artist
out there. Yes, it is hard on business, but I get inspired by what other people
are doing. Which, was the inspiration behind my newest blog <a href="http://www.sweetnsimpledesigns.blogspot.com/">www.sweetnsimpledesigns.blogspot.com</a>,
which is full of Jewelry done by other Artisans. I love to see what others are
working on!
</p></blockquote><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rTQQu7Pr03dXFGIK367M7F8ZClSfMcptHkglQr-aY_jQVH72uG_eB4SJa-yLF9rsp38XrBqL9wItpFsgsU7lct70d2BqVzG9GyAm0uE_ISIio26MYhlNTPu45ivDnbtPALJesmnRdo8/s1600-h/Bashful+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311300990341447106" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3rTQQu7Pr03dXFGIK367M7F8ZClSfMcptHkglQr-aY_jQVH72uG_eB4SJa-yLF9rsp38XrBqL9wItpFsgsU7lct70d2BqVzG9GyAm0uE_ISIio26MYhlNTPu45ivDnbtPALJesmnRdo8/s200/Bashful+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17589406">Bashful Necklace</a></div><div align="center">
Creative: Wonderful! Alicia has several lovely blogs for you to drop by- <a href="http://www.itsybitsybracelets.blogspot.com/">www.itsybitsybracelets.blogspot.com</a> ,
<a href="http://www.thecutestshopsonline.blogspot.com/">www.thecutestshopsonline.blogspot.com</a> , and <a href="http://www.sweetnsimpledesigns.blogspot.com/">www.sweetnsimpledesigns.blogspot.com</a>!
</div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311302189334738082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4x6G5X9kL5OtfS1AbyK2gT9QmZePJAA5svz2bfN66zyZVaWw86JRQ-avM11qBStKtxBWfk4Q-1RFORBKV1AXTpSJo5OT1NVtxoB-2TfAEEuIbKU3RmgutRqoU3HoCfKuqmE9s-fu5Hu4/s200/Set+of+Two+Pink+Lemonade+Hair+Barrettes.jpg" border="0" />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18415988">Set of Two Pink Lemonade Hair Barrettes</a>
</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311302206894518578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 119px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-nqaAMA2aZpWcg5i2pIoYkKHC3VyC718ZBMB8k9_QhwE_zxoZmLlFuQTzq6rHwuZX85nuTxtbnbgwJbe8RuvJC5LVpIjltLdFgLH3XtVnSngIxH8pXWFU2W2ZqHCTl8LrZyKHStUYAc0/s200/Packaging.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Creative: I love your packaging!
Thank you so much for the interview!
You can drop by Alicia's shop on Etsy, on <a href="http://itsybitsybracelets.com/">http://itsybitsybracelets.com</a>, or on one of her many blogs!</p><p> </p><p>Until later... today!
</p><p>~ The Creative Crafters
</p>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-26091965824430865502009-03-06T12:00:00.004-07:002009-03-08T22:44:19.963-06:00Dearest Inez,Featuring <a href="http://dearestinez.etsy.com/">Dearestinez</a>!!!! <a href="http://dearestinez.etsy.com/">Dearest Inez</a> makes amazing things.... but I'll let you find that out yourself!
How did you get started in crafting?
<blockquote>I've always had an interest in making things. I used to help my mom hem curtains
and watch my mawmaw crochet. When I was little, I was obsessed with watching
sewing shows on TV.
</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3_vyK4JlGc_UWa_wBx3eXBbD9zc_-4tViC1kR0QzUuI-_oDvuA7OSLtAqxO-NupI6f0lUFmsbcvzVD4SOtIJeJgIhaEjJan8vJgHIgbPMdx9kJ_TXD0L-yE9ZU7LTRa1VUqJNQTJJG4/s1600-h/Ruby+Ruffles+TShirt+(cranberry).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311030754419815042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhO3_vyK4JlGc_UWa_wBx3eXBbD9zc_-4tViC1kR0QzUuI-_oDvuA7OSLtAqxO-NupI6f0lUFmsbcvzVD4SOtIJeJgIhaEjJan8vJgHIgbPMdx9kJ_TXD0L-yE9ZU7LTRa1VUqJNQTJJG4/s200/Ruby+Ruffles+TShirt+(cranberry).jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21163311">Ruby Ruffles TShirt (cranberry)</a></div>
What are some of the things that inspire you?
<blockquote>I'm definitely inspired by my late grandmother, Inez. That's where the name for
my line comes from, Dearest Inez. I like things that are old and feminine.
Anything I could find inside or outside mawmaw's house.</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LXq_n-jWYOl6XEvdGpLE8khtvhoRYhkQTBYVHBUAFlDL3KGizzHr7sSpCFTYDtkS7Zcks_FSwkVB-fkiDtk4rBbKsmslMQ1ZbpcpMrnxqTLX33IyO6MwJV50dKelFZX8V7VuQMY_Pi4/s1600-h/Nest+Headband+(neutrals).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5311030757706765858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LXq_n-jWYOl6XEvdGpLE8khtvhoRYhkQTBYVHBUAFlDL3KGizzHr7sSpCFTYDtkS7Zcks_FSwkVB-fkiDtk4rBbKsmslMQ1ZbpcpMrnxqTLX33IyO6MwJV50dKelFZX8V7VuQMY_Pi4/s200/Nest+Headband+(neutrals).jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20414303">Nest Headband (neutrals)</a></div>
What do you think would be the perfect project?
<blockquote>I would love to start making feminine house coats, but modernize them and make
them as cute dresses.
</blockquote>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfuXsvE8mcVxz6iym0_sTWwLzQsLoFxfk6THu7rjYcM3GoIizKQJLeF2in2Tgzvez1Wci3bDiZvvicOOvRapjiq9P2cRhnAMy4LTbYZCeXPBwYLXNEn9PP8xKZfbLnnE90Qs89ogrnb4/s1600-h/Key+To+My+Heart+Card+(ballet+pink).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310153564609335714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOfuXsvE8mcVxz6iym0_sTWwLzQsLoFxfk6THu7rjYcM3GoIizKQJLeF2in2Tgzvez1Wci3bDiZvvicOOvRapjiq9P2cRhnAMy4LTbYZCeXPBwYLXNEn9PP8xKZfbLnnE90Qs89ogrnb4/s200/Key+To+My+Heart+Card+(ballet+pink).jpg" border="0" /></a>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20319415">Key To My Heart Card (ballet pink)</a></div>
How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?
<blockquote>I've been on Etsy since May 2007, but I have been running Dearest Inez since
2003. My Etsy stop gets taken down a lot between projects, as I run a brick and
mortar shop and occasionally still get out to craft fairs.</blockquote>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ka3IKkPAJED9bq1n-OfRjVctwu2v46yMHluRiHJxhMYdp_ZLo2hq5I56xL3fFg40tYhN_EDNHHAJDIt9lq4v9BqAcwUGJ_twB9r_FhjBBurfex2uE6w7nDpEL9P1gzV5YzeS0D2Acq8/s1600-h/Key+To+My+Heart+Bandana+(black).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310153563089995010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ka3IKkPAJED9bq1n-OfRjVctwu2v46yMHluRiHJxhMYdp_ZLo2hq5I56xL3fFg40tYhN_EDNHHAJDIt9lq4v9BqAcwUGJ_twB9r_FhjBBurfex2uE6w7nDpEL9P1gzV5YzeS0D2Acq8/s200/Key+To+My+Heart+Bandana+(black).jpg" border="0" /></a>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20290617">Key To My Heart Bandana (black)</a></div><div align="center"> </div>
Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not?
<blockquote>I'm not nearly as intimidated to sell online as I am to sell in person! Selling
to shop owners or to customers directly seems so much more intimidating to me,
but it may be because I am a little shy. It seems easier for me, personally, to
put something online and deal with people in an environment where I can think
(type and retype) before I speak.
</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWPcAa74OrI3KQkmF2xgYqykS7122KErO5QpKVu5cI8PXrxbrqFTRZleMm_8qfhYhYnHKIPkUczVwEEk1frx7EKo8pr0HfjLybHlHUOtnXz_HFCxICY5eYJFWi_k0-Vzp2zOsK5YvmbI/s1600-h/Hazel+Cuff.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310153556340792962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYWPcAa74OrI3KQkmF2xgYqykS7122KErO5QpKVu5cI8PXrxbrqFTRZleMm_8qfhYhYnHKIPkUczVwEEk1frx7EKo8pr0HfjLybHlHUOtnXz_HFCxICY5eYJFWi_k0-Vzp2zOsK5YvmbI/s200/Hazel+Cuff.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8294717">Hazel Cuff</a></div><div>
You can also visit Dearestinez at <a href="http://dearestinez.com/">http://dearestinez.com</a>
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2RHpssQYaqMXRmlBzGEhFcpU63_vjPKEvW0c8RRV14DGHQHMP_QJUWMdMLXQ5zZuiS1jJId8zYvwtKbZ2ceqqP-Mkn_G3_Wj9Nii4PLs35KTYvdn9JWtUbA8ZfIdUn9ZCz9SyeT2k4ZY/s1600-h/Dearest+Leaf+Pin+(moss).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310153553763640482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2RHpssQYaqMXRmlBzGEhFcpU63_vjPKEvW0c8RRV14DGHQHMP_QJUWMdMLXQ5zZuiS1jJId8zYvwtKbZ2ceqqP-Mkn_G3_Wj9Nii4PLs35KTYvdn9JWtUbA8ZfIdUn9ZCz9SyeT2k4ZY/s200/Dearest+Leaf+Pin+(moss).jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20199487">Dearest Leaf Pin (moss)
</a>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZE7CzBoEmCZSXm-NCVm0otawkfTNVaVV71hXpSmEqVdCY5LjECmyW0yrpvoYy1zYlCOxelvD_IqBor5C3EHzmlyayi0OUvaPAtzsb9UO2QtoaZWqP5An9EIzbGbyoVHxtoi6E2CdMiw/s1600-h/Dearest+Leaf+Earrings+Large+(sage).jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310153547531906530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPZE7CzBoEmCZSXm-NCVm0otawkfTNVaVV71hXpSmEqVdCY5LjECmyW0yrpvoYy1zYlCOxelvD_IqBor5C3EHzmlyayi0OUvaPAtzsb9UO2QtoaZWqP5An9EIzbGbyoVHxtoi6E2CdMiw/s200/Dearest+Leaf+Earrings+Large+(sage).jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20140163">Dearest Leaf Earrings Large (sage)
</a>
Thank you so much for sharing!
</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">~ The Creative Crafters
</div><div></div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-60082319958629107792009-03-06T11:26:00.003-07:002009-03-06T11:54:19.702-07:00~Miyazawa~I'd like to introduce <a href="http://miyazawa.etsy.com/">Miyazawa</a> from Etsy! <a href="http://miyazawa.etsy.com/">Miyazawa</a> makes an amazing array of different items!
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzgR4WLp_rgcW3Gc2PooFWI7mECz3Ijzns2TamY7Dyj5DdsNr0P-Xk2pM7cwj6SFlTPazCuKZqGhmMLgHOvi08CRmE4YoJ2j2bFL_QtLC-iQZt-PVjOX-Aa46bOqB2JFaP2zaxBIcoTY/s1600-h/Vintage+Flower+Children+Digital+Collage+Sheet+1x2+inches.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310146544719528466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNzgR4WLp_rgcW3Gc2PooFWI7mECz3Ijzns2TamY7Dyj5DdsNr0P-Xk2pM7cwj6SFlTPazCuKZqGhmMLgHOvi08CRmE4YoJ2j2bFL_QtLC-iQZt-PVjOX-Aa46bOqB2JFaP2zaxBIcoTY/s200/Vintage+Flower+Children+Digital+Collage+Sheet+1x2+inches.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21774390">Vintage Flower Children Digital Collage Sheet 1x2 inches</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">How did you get started in crafting? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>My Mom sews and would always bring us along with her to the craft and sewing
stores and eventually I started to look at the crafting stuff and let my mind
run wild. I've been crafting since I was about 10. My first craft I took up was
cross stitching.</blockquote></div>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4lrpOdmV-R4Q-w_RiZtNcpWaZp1is3GBxQjLN8vBaP5YKqYf67FEyLDfOCmaLTtc9yw69feaXjH13wkuqfNqQJgoz-1OniWOpg2aw1hTgPUd-6OYRoqToIA5b38jPBUPTsDBnWSRbza4/s1600-h/Set+of+12+Pastel+Heart+Notecards.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310146534378515730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 198px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4lrpOdmV-R4Q-w_RiZtNcpWaZp1is3GBxQjLN8vBaP5YKqYf67FEyLDfOCmaLTtc9yw69feaXjH13wkuqfNqQJgoz-1OniWOpg2aw1hTgPUd-6OYRoqToIA5b38jPBUPTsDBnWSRbza4/s200/Set+of+12+Pastel+Heart+Notecards.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20621201">Set of 12 Pastel Heart Notecards</a></div>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwP8cG5u-yqRaylhJ_SaE4Ed0HyfhhQofyu0lkrRF5KnlMhPFWUfKemNzE2SFaA4YMBm1RfAWeWMPT-co9FT-I7jkWgVfMNhlgPnMRiTQ8r2o6R08mNGQBY0ePxL8z0BwbtxTwzyikBVE/s1600-h/Set+of+2+flower+mini+magnetic+bookmarks.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310146531311659490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 106px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwP8cG5u-yqRaylhJ_SaE4Ed0HyfhhQofyu0lkrRF5KnlMhPFWUfKemNzE2SFaA4YMBm1RfAWeWMPT-co9FT-I7jkWgVfMNhlgPnMRiTQ8r2o6R08mNGQBY0ePxL8z0BwbtxTwzyikBVE/s200/Set+of+2+flower+mini+magnetic+bookmarks.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20620989">Set of 2 flower mini magnetic bookmarks</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">What are some of the things that inspire you? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>Everything! My daughter, emotions, trees, my favorite books and movies, etc.
</blockquote>
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCaht1pI8oaSfW0xN5lRKBKYkfYTK9AIo4i10JAYZvlkX44VoHy_v5YWr1MNENGk71ePPh7LwNuHTAvydedAhbkVOlbcvM2bfWw_9TqGHZ6ni61hZWvwWHtvFbD26OIc2qd2oVEUgPeo/s1600-h/March+Collage+sheet+special.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310144161500027138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 182px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmCaht1pI8oaSfW0xN5lRKBKYkfYTK9AIo4i10JAYZvlkX44VoHy_v5YWr1MNENGk71ePPh7LwNuHTAvydedAhbkVOlbcvM2bfWw_9TqGHZ6ni61hZWvwWHtvFbD26OIc2qd2oVEUgPeo/s200/March+Collage+sheet+special.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21791807">March Collage sheet special</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">What do you think would be the perfect project? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>Oh, that's a tough one! I'd have to say a scrapbook or brag book about your
favorite things.
</blockquote></div><div align="center"><u><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span></u><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20839475"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310144160450660130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPMAcUDKSMVK6vBEtYzgrgx4cYCPyOxnS48KIn7pFRUWnKWhPCaaKHUDnUu3881pbwR7oFnfuCsu_S5L6R9D-RICij5RcNhkV839fJ07FQEs0TDIiKAeUy0TSH8NZlVCYneN5dD-cPh68/s200/Love+Notes+Valentines+card+30+percent+OFF.jpg" border="0" />
Love Notes Valentines card 30 percent OFF
</a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuaCR-8BQHoXzvcAGZFaDg6INMSW_ECVsqhKfoVP65LcYrWPUmoZ69PAzj1bp0bV5EXqouqt6rzk5CAHIli6AbN2IIfAA-OXm5E5Q0Ds6sfrma8ahWUMXNsucbsk5A-3Z-WDKPUM8RQQ/s1600-h/Dragonfly+beauty+bookmark.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310144148735498658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 88px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuaCR-8BQHoXzvcAGZFaDg6INMSW_ECVsqhKfoVP65LcYrWPUmoZ69PAzj1bp0bV5EXqouqt6rzk5CAHIli6AbN2IIfAA-OXm5E5Q0Ds6sfrma8ahWUMXNsucbsk5A-3Z-WDKPUM8RQQ/s200/Dragonfly+beauty+bookmark.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20320829">Dragonfly beauty bookmark</a>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeD_BZBJSIUMsR4QeppITBdhW78uNO4xM9LbnWiJYqvhwdOQYxPG93JFPRc-MK0fm6yQzxVzELUEMtAf4IM70Hs20QLVXOZkKYEkkGVk1ZO9rryPky3x5rV_Oi2Zekbq4zEmvsm08e73w/s1600-h/Be+Funky+ATC+ACEO+backgrounds+digital+collage+sheet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310144148204136754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeD_BZBJSIUMsR4QeppITBdhW78uNO4xM9LbnWiJYqvhwdOQYxPG93JFPRc-MK0fm6yQzxVzELUEMtAf4IM70Hs20QLVXOZkKYEkkGVk1ZO9rryPky3x5rV_Oi2Zekbq4zEmvsm08e73w/s200/Be+Funky+ATC+ACEO+backgrounds+digital+collage+sheet.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21774629">Be Funky ATC ACEO backgrounds digital collage sheet</a></div><div> </div><div align="left">How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>I've been selling on Etsy since November 2008, so about three months. As far as
how long I've been doing what I do, about two years. I've been crafting for a
long time but have only gotten up the courage to sell my creations about two
years ago. I'm my worst critic and I used to think my stuff wasn't good enough
to try and sell. My friends and daughter helped me get over that.</blockquote></div><div>
</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWAX_BpEuBd_dV_70eASDnJB1NqnebI63SYyZU9zPC1kMpAg_0C8BF4_i9We2neSxo3olUP_kKfADUNGRoBm08cQhOsFqVyJKZO12Tk8BkcLVOU6xq8BkUKd7uJ0sLRRDB1K9dIT8WY0/s1600-h/Altered+Composition+notebook.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310144136750479362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsWAX_BpEuBd_dV_70eASDnJB1NqnebI63SYyZU9zPC1kMpAg_0C8BF4_i9We2neSxo3olUP_kKfADUNGRoBm08cQhOsFqVyJKZO12Tk8BkcLVOU6xq8BkUKd7uJ0sLRRDB1K9dIT8WY0/s200/Altered+Composition+notebook.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18973479">Altered Composition notebook</a></div><div> </div><div>(I'm marking this one as a favorite!)</div><div> </div><div align="left">Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not? </div><div align="left"> </div><blockquote><p>No, I'm not because everyone's work is unique. No two scrapbook pages are ever
the same. And so no two projects are really ever the same.</p><p> </p></blockquote><blockquote>My favorite items to sell are bookmarks and cards. There just so much fun for me
to make.
</blockquote><div align="left">Thank you so much! You can visit <a href="http://miyazawa.etsy.com/">Miyazawa's</a> blog at <a href="http://crystal-fightingdreamer.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://crystal-fightingdreamer.blogspot.com</a>.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">~ The Creative Crafters</div>
</div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-81727184895721282462009-03-06T11:01:00.003-07:002009-03-06T11:24:44.440-07:00Treasure, Treasure, and more Treasure!!!Today's feature is about <a href="http://treasureboxjewelry.etsy.com/">Aisha</a> (gorgeous name btw!) from <a href="http://treasureboxjewelry.etsy.com/">TreasureBoxJewelry</a>!
Aisha is from Tinotn Falls, and sells very innovative and beautiful jewelry creations.
Enjoy!
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukSVa6pwKeEMBbh3B5SqU0vgPXA9uxyOCwYISbpa1F7_mneMdAfKnZpiRJL1UpuaBNuyUpMJGoaC4liB_LH_yvStT37FVUaVh34Vhn9i2xxeOrywd0z78tq9x0WjuPBuFMubEa-Bwguc/s1600-h/Spring+Blossoms+Dangle+Earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310138095928545442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukSVa6pwKeEMBbh3B5SqU0vgPXA9uxyOCwYISbpa1F7_mneMdAfKnZpiRJL1UpuaBNuyUpMJGoaC4liB_LH_yvStT37FVUaVh34Vhn9i2xxeOrywd0z78tq9x0WjuPBuFMubEa-Bwguc/s200/Spring+Blossoms+Dangle+Earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19963386">Spring Blossoms Dangle Earrings</a></div>
<blockquote>I got started in crafting from when I started school. Art class was my favorite
class and I liked learning to sew and knit. Unfortunately, I also was very
focused on academics, so I let those lag behind. But whenever an opportunity for
art came by, I would get really involved in it. I started scrapbooking and
making homemade cards and such after I got married but it wasn't until I had my
2 children that I found that I really needed a creative outlet to keep me sane!
I wanted to try something new, and I found other moms were making jewelry.
Though I had never even thought that I would go this route, that is what I am
doing now and I love it!</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSJTLDrmz7R3Ji_-5uMlQ0FKGcbrIAlr4uaeE-aynkdUyJO44T5Eco3-HMkUGo7t95Zl46ogj68LYDwimIP2BWD6GefcdmSVq3-HsqHTVDusdwGvHtc3Z4RREApP1iF_smadgMlVEG7s/s1600-h/Sea+Sprite+Earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310138092488909746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJSJTLDrmz7R3Ji_-5uMlQ0FKGcbrIAlr4uaeE-aynkdUyJO44T5Eco3-HMkUGo7t95Zl46ogj68LYDwimIP2BWD6GefcdmSVq3-HsqHTVDusdwGvHtc3Z4RREApP1iF_smadgMlVEG7s/s200/Sea+Sprite+Earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21485114">Sea Sprite Earrings</a></div><div align="center">
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAUv8yyCLDwA_frD_dOS_e6DAE4z9XhDvAGGvOItNsqgqcjp1tfVJffqrmDqsoqO5NShvvU3kpCfKnqdz3QJlA9p3fMJPtVc8BqxS5t2hC4eg-cAX_dKjb9vbE_5fz-cdEEore9-BLw4/s1600-h/Lavendar+Bliss+Vintage+Locket+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310138087616631394" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 188px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuAUv8yyCLDwA_frD_dOS_e6DAE4z9XhDvAGGvOItNsqgqcjp1tfVJffqrmDqsoqO5NShvvU3kpCfKnqdz3QJlA9p3fMJPtVc8BqxS5t2hC4eg-cAX_dKjb9vbE_5fz-cdEEore9-BLw4/s200/Lavendar+Bliss+Vintage+Locket+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20101525">Lavendar Bliss Vintage Locket Necklace</a>
</div><div align="left"><blockquote>Some of the things that inspire me are books, naure, works of art. I made a
beaded necklace that was inspired by the Greek myth of Persephone. It was one of
the first things that was sold in my shop. I usually just sit there with my
beads and supplies and play around with them until I find a combo that reminds
me of something. I know it's right when I can clearly see the design in my mind
after that.</blockquote>
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18815474"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310138080472865730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirUYAkzJOITQp4bQZB7TxngyHfx8ny4BfDT_u2GLjyMKZO9KPaMbg4wADFi9vck07yhLtq_uivvCvclRga2Vq7edm-t5LID1kGyr4Ir7vIU5v4wzMNZbVft8RNWG5PHpDVREsMKsjicDc/s200/Garden+Fairy+Cameo+Necklace.jpg" border="0" />Garden Fairy Cameo Necklace </a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote><p>The perfect project would be to take someone's old jewelry that they are about
to throw away and make it into a new and beautiful piece that they fall in love
with. The perfect project would be anything that involves a challenge and it
would be great to see if I could come up with something that would use that
jewelry and fit the taste of the person as well!</p><p> </p></blockquote></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi898SEZn_BVnrL9aLru9i9kFNmil1AYO9udUQxOEehTwJMNxxGHF0G9itCEuDQl6BgUUFxTq2V5W54hQLi9aacBD5Zmg-Fl5TmEi5NaclmSUz0xvZyP1Y7JPhcHaju4r9-_FOom6aUS70/s1600-h/Dragonfly+Charms+Optical+Lens+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310137310765649634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi898SEZn_BVnrL9aLru9i9kFNmil1AYO9udUQxOEehTwJMNxxGHF0G9itCEuDQl6BgUUFxTq2V5W54hQLi9aacBD5Zmg-Fl5TmEi5NaclmSUz0xvZyP1Y7JPhcHaju4r9-_FOom6aUS70/s200/Dragonfly+Charms+Optical+Lens+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20012538">Dragonfly Charms Optical Lens Necklace
</a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevPQg1IYbkHz6J2o5V3GcsMP7EL5Ez5kH4Ldb8DEiu23tjIdjuitKlZNlJhwlhrk6QEu_biD6TfKMOCsvrDU5S9bdI6svTQo6jqqKf2nj8S0AbQ9oGqpTB2w94Frvna9Fn62Nv7NUNgw/s1600-h/Dewdrop+Dangle+Earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310137310260361730" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevPQg1IYbkHz6J2o5V3GcsMP7EL5Ez5kH4Ldb8DEiu23tjIdjuitKlZNlJhwlhrk6QEu_biD6TfKMOCsvrDU5S9bdI6svTQo6jqqKf2nj8S0AbQ9oGqpTB2w94Frvna9Fn62Nv7NUNgw/s200/Dewdrop+Dangle+Earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19925663">Dewdrop Dangle Earrings</a>
<div align="left"><blockquote>I have been selling on Etsy for a little over a month and I love it. Crafting,
in one way or another, I have done for over 20 years, but jewelry making is
brand new. I started researching materials and techiniques for about a month
beforehand and then I dived in.
</blockquote>
</div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJzOhc1zZrLo4nYVb279M0VdOPZbuJlJICDaxZ16-AxkJbsxcLMyKtA8mCsZrWQPVtXZK4SOROP7XEa9qUbUXe3eQPOUqqMB-MkXKIwLxK0x6ktfItPYeBrVAD7tE_TcstiF46joGsZY/s1600-h/Be+Still+My+Heart+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310137306489396162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLJzOhc1zZrLo4nYVb279M0VdOPZbuJlJICDaxZ16-AxkJbsxcLMyKtA8mCsZrWQPVtXZK4SOROP7XEa9qUbUXe3eQPOUqqMB-MkXKIwLxK0x6ktfItPYeBrVAD7tE_TcstiF46joGsZY/s200/Be+Still+My+Heart+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a> <blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><blockquote><p align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20262901">Be Still My Heart Necklace</a></p><blockquote></blockquote><p align="left">It is competitive! There are so many talented people out there and there pieces are breathtaking. But to be intimidated would mean that I making jewelry for the sole purpose of making money. I would of course love to sell my pieces, but the creative outlet that I have discovered gives me such contentment. I feel like I am doing something for myself while staying at home with my young children. I love it when a piece that I have envisioned in my mind turns out even better after I am done making it. I live to look at other designer's jewelry and I think it would be wonderful to sit down with them and talk shop! Sometimes it
can be a little overwhelming and I wonder if my things will sell. I hope they do, but the main purpose behind starting this is to be productive and nurture my love of crafting. </p></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY5TzmTzxk4jkZ6oAZ9X95qssXlCWcr6hakybSUQySnwCOCPQnz88qtJUZhNvU_pHG2qfrzPEbjhtvCiolId3FR-QzZkR48wXEoXoWaZYsFtfntpSBHs8-2FQG5wtAIvQtblzoob-oSI/s1600-h/Apple+Cider+Dangle+Beaded+Earrings.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310137305933549746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfY5TzmTzxk4jkZ6oAZ9X95qssXlCWcr6hakybSUQySnwCOCPQnz88qtJUZhNvU_pHG2qfrzPEbjhtvCiolId3FR-QzZkR48wXEoXoWaZYsFtfntpSBHs8-2FQG5wtAIvQtblzoob-oSI/s200/Apple+Cider+Dangle+Beaded+Earrings.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18675399">Apple Cider Dangle Beaded Earrings
</a>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIYUvfRUWWETMuk5SxRHWUaeXq4TcQrUNrv7996P2FPYf3UTgOJ2ZMuzBl1Ae9yv0iYkKFJANM__Zr9bdYcozEvEhD5usAQo8VJjWqeg1eHTFv5M10tRB929qZW6DIHMaU6uaxki3Rik/s1600-h/Angel+Vintage+Locket+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5310137298391048978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnIYUvfRUWWETMuk5SxRHWUaeXq4TcQrUNrv7996P2FPYf3UTgOJ2ZMuzBl1Ae9yv0iYkKFJANM__Zr9bdYcozEvEhD5usAQo8VJjWqeg1eHTFv5M10tRB929qZW6DIHMaU6uaxki3Rik/s200/Angel+Vintage+Locket+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21485762">Angel Vintage Locket Necklace
</a>
Anything else cool?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>My husband of almost 8 years is so supportive. My children are 3 and 1 so I
rarely craft during the day. I promote and list during that time. However, when
he comes home from work, if I want to work on something he will take care of
them and allow me to work.
</blockquote>
Wow. Sounds like a great arrangement (and congrats on being together for 8 years!!!)</div><div align="left">You can visit Aisha's blog at <a href="http://treasuredlife786.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://treasuredlife786.blogspot.com</a>!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Thanks so much, Aisha!
</div><div align="left">~ The Creative Crafters</div>
</div></div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-37248235600436249392009-03-04T12:11:00.006-07:002009-03-04T12:54:28.169-07:00So Random!Today's feature is about <a href="http://randomocity.etsy.com/">Randomocity</a>, from <a href="http://creativecrafts2009.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>, who sells gorgeous jewelry.
Also- remember my sale *note- personal promotion- never be embarassed by it!*!!!
I want some feedback- is there some other kind of daily or weekly feature that my readers would be interested in seeing? Tell me, and I'll see what we can do! You can comment on here with your ideas or e-mail <a href="mailto:creativecrafts@rocketmail.com">creativecrafts@rocketmail.com</a>.
Anyway- please welcome <a href="http://randomocity.etsy.com/">Randomocity</a>!!!
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPscdG0WZOpI_R-L5PQccev8OCte0FHOtFF6XjCUPIwJxNmrYlcHCVQbUdY-tyEK8hvZBT8kvt77wTqw4EFZ8dWVzTIJ7UOzu-jOCoPHTfKMjQW6w8Vqdm8akPzZtmUT6VYKCoYV4iXgg/s1600-h/Aqua+Drop+Quartz+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309413959791925986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPscdG0WZOpI_R-L5PQccev8OCte0FHOtFF6XjCUPIwJxNmrYlcHCVQbUdY-tyEK8hvZBT8kvt77wTqw4EFZ8dWVzTIJ7UOzu-jOCoPHTfKMjQW6w8Vqdm8akPzZtmUT6VYKCoYV4iXgg/s200/Aqua+Drop+Quartz+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="font-size:85%;"> </span></strong></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20157501"><span style="font-size:85%;"><strong>Aqua Drop Quartz Necklace</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">How did you get started in crafting?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote><div align="left">I started creating jewelry when my husband got laid off and
needed some extra money. Then I got addicted!</div></blockquote>
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhG5Tyq-_uClrcLF1_ALAPAMkrqbu2UvOhxz53ZX-_0-ty_lWzjQ_xOpRG7ijkVHzpgGNwHcKOtm2EoRJm38TXigdAZFrndgpFzqQDw8HP9OGXvC3q4dgrfAaFeTTfz9WgFiqMVH9KJU/s1600-h/Champagne+On+Ice.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309413955001940242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhG5Tyq-_uClrcLF1_ALAPAMkrqbu2UvOhxz53ZX-_0-ty_lWzjQ_xOpRG7ijkVHzpgGNwHcKOtm2EoRJm38TXigdAZFrndgpFzqQDw8HP9OGXvC3q4dgrfAaFeTTfz9WgFiqMVH9KJU/s200/Champagne+On+Ice.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20117056"><strong>Champagne On Ice</strong></a>
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Hto5p24HPlXs_YSTY7fibeWGsHJeUw_c5ngzR5hBz0lVcoTEiXdnsJU4LP_hpS-OPCazq7t0dxAqRwajXziFjbHwp4wcfyOF_aPXwg9zLljU2D9i2FqRA_yHFlJFku3tEuqIKhnw_k8/s1600-h/Early+Spring+Wire+Bracelet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309413952841916850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Hto5p24HPlXs_YSTY7fibeWGsHJeUw_c5ngzR5hBz0lVcoTEiXdnsJU4LP_hpS-OPCazq7t0dxAqRwajXziFjbHwp4wcfyOF_aPXwg9zLljU2D9i2FqRA_yHFlJFku3tEuqIKhnw_k8/s200/Early+Spring+Wire+Bracelet.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19860598">Early Spring Wire Bracelet</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">What are some of the things that inspire you?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>Anything and everything-nothing is safe. The dollar store, a piece of art, some
trash in the street, a commercial, a person, you name it!</blockquote>
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLHxqN-BV3yvveFdNMVfVHhMyiHHLALw-PipunOUb6l2uhtt2pAhKrFZi8lyNInLXjnf6KheQkmKSjIPHqjqgTmsLv_BH_c5uSBP2H0Q9rtEplL7COaRW5ebHn2OLtPNdnEk5O-QOKtE/s1600-h/Faustina.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309413945214650530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWLHxqN-BV3yvveFdNMVfVHhMyiHHLALw-PipunOUb6l2uhtt2pAhKrFZi8lyNInLXjnf6KheQkmKSjIPHqjqgTmsLv_BH_c5uSBP2H0Q9rtEplL7COaRW5ebHn2OLtPNdnEk5O-QOKtE/s200/Faustina.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18949251">Faustina
</a>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniLIBm5mjMfduB5R9hyZvLPFhClNTlWG-1OaDLqY3IZ75Grx0yuuYKBGFiGwVRpT8LlxDCloVvF4mD00U6UhCXFgg1Jq7RDZvKzaREvdSaea78m595uC2Eg_WSjz1G99SWqXe50jy6xw/s1600-h/Faustina+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309413943549478738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniLIBm5mjMfduB5R9hyZvLPFhClNTlWG-1OaDLqY3IZ75Grx0yuuYKBGFiGwVRpT8LlxDCloVvF4mD00U6UhCXFgg1Jq7RDZvKzaREvdSaea78m595uC2Eg_WSjz1G99SWqXe50jy6xw/s200/Faustina+2.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18949251">Faustina</a>
<div align="left">What do you think would be the perfect project?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>Currently I am working on it-I am selling keychains locally to help fund Treats
for Troops-it feels good to use my crafts to help people. One day I hope to do
work for shelter animals.
</blockquote>
</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZjGLbkTPhRzLxxSxjDV-0Fc7HG9KpitY1XJ_7CwXOdRLOQ4dFlb35W6XKN4zOC7dVr1l5YE8fseDkAgPuQjkOB6-x03-TwtMingk9hrD7xTj1ds4giv6ESG97KaDbWMAwCoQtchxo524/s1600-h/Little+Wing+Turquoise+Necklace.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309413014413034306" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZjGLbkTPhRzLxxSxjDV-0Fc7HG9KpitY1XJ_7CwXOdRLOQ4dFlb35W6XKN4zOC7dVr1l5YE8fseDkAgPuQjkOB6-x03-TwtMingk9hrD7xTj1ds4giv6ESG97KaDbWMAwCoQtchxo524/s200/Little+Wing+Turquoise+Necklace.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20542093">Little Wing Turquoise Necklace</a>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjes9A2sUWUuceHPMKVu_gzWdKDc7_SsnaXF0xIwNhxplfqwtX7o0g-2SKx0md0jRGQ0xufecUe3OXMAI6qDWITQ6Us4uGsLkt60n54AYVgMx95SOygBsBVGoVVqbZUgcn_4SRUnygL7oU/s1600-h/Mysterioso+Red+Ring.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309413010227389810" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjes9A2sUWUuceHPMKVu_gzWdKDc7_SsnaXF0xIwNhxplfqwtX7o0g-2SKx0md0jRGQ0xufecUe3OXMAI6qDWITQ6Us4uGsLkt60n54AYVgMx95SOygBsBVGoVVqbZUgcn_4SRUnygL7oU/s200/Mysterioso+Red+Ring.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19367986">Mysterioso Red Ring</a></div><div> </div><div align="left">How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote><p>I have only been here since October 2008, and I am fairly new to jewelry
making.</p></blockquote><p><blockquote></blockquote>Well- I think you're jewelry is pretty professional lokoing for a newbie!
<p></p></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNMj2M_ATIkRxvmNMudCydY_SbpKyJ6IVuVOgTG9KWpUV_PH-iuaPZrWsq4eLtn6I752PCtJeWWEY7aMLuJ1WjBIO4IEkptqJGpI86sks1CWx_aPKh-W53zas8ozOeZCoJyij57oFyS8/s1600-h/Pink+Crystal+Pearl+Watch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309413006928899250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoNMj2M_ATIkRxvmNMudCydY_SbpKyJ6IVuVOgTG9KWpUV_PH-iuaPZrWsq4eLtn6I752PCtJeWWEY7aMLuJ1WjBIO4IEkptqJGpI86sks1CWx_aPKh-W53zas8ozOeZCoJyij57oFyS8/s200/Pink+Crystal+Pearl+Watch.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16583628">Pink Crystal Pearl Watch</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>There is a lot of competition, but I'm not intimidated. In fact, I appreciate
that others who embrace the handmade lifestyle are having success. But I know
that my stuff is very original, and you would be hard pressed to find duplicates
of my work. It does mean, however, that I have to continually be coming up with
new ideas that no one has ever seen before-that can be difficult.</blockquote>
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipUBiR7bJStOlhowPCzpjsqkShtYJN02W2yLnrqEhtA9vkzwATlcEp_LO8YjsbdmX7nzJoN_0J5M9rj1dg0hFDiDypUcdnRgz5zc_e2GYMVZ936cZgv33Jxq1C6VzzMYEVOP7YRdzuk0/s1600-h/Purple+Beaded+Jewelry+Set-SALE.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309412999284597906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjipUBiR7bJStOlhowPCzpjsqkShtYJN02W2yLnrqEhtA9vkzwATlcEp_LO8YjsbdmX7nzJoN_0J5M9rj1dg0hFDiDypUcdnRgz5zc_e2GYMVZ936cZgv33Jxq1C6VzzMYEVOP7YRdzuk0/s200/Purple+Beaded+Jewelry+Set-SALE.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16348846">Purple Beaded Jewelry Set-SALE</a>
</div><div align="left">What are some random things, about <a href="http://randomocity.etsy.com/">Randomocity</a>, the person?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>I obtained a BA in history, landed a job as a receptionist, and started making
jewelry.....and I am in love with Mexico! :P
</blockquote></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19945628"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309412996707962178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8UU3zmAunm9UNXfwgcT9ngU1oe-a9ARFrzclobrHrAhy95v_6P4TX1gxWjhtvxMctj3LrYH0NowoZsYATktxy2dKAY5ATLjyRxC0c0ZRfF2s5YfnA3AvWcFU11DkEEBhWAh97JBh1PT8/s200/Rose+Quartz+Desert+Chip+Bracelet.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19945628"> Rose Quartz Desert Chip Bracelet
</a>
</div><div align="left">You can visit Randomocity at her Etsy <a href="http://randomocity.etsy.com/">shop</a>, and also at her wonderful <a href="http://www.randomocitytx.blogspot.com/">blog</a>: <a href="http://www.randomocitytx.blogspot.com/">http://www.randomocitytx.blogspot.com</a>.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Thank you so much for your wonderful answers, and for your willingness to be interviewed. I hope all of you become as crazy about <a href="http://randomocity.etsy.com/">Randomocity's </a>work as I have become. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Until next time~</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">~ The Creative Crafters</div><div align="left"> </div>
</div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-36738551705671743442009-03-03T17:25:00.002-07:002009-03-03T17:28:24.455-07:00My Etsy SALE!!!!!!!!!!!!This week, from Monday 2nd, through Monday 9th, we are offering some amazing sales *or at least we think so:)*.
Anyway, stop by, and look around- you never know- you might hit the jackpot!
We are part of the <a href="http://minoreffect.blogspot.com/">Minor Effect</a> group, and we are doing <a href="http://minoreffect.blogspot.com/">our first group sale</a>. Visit <a href="http://minoreffect.blogspot.com/">http://minoreffect.blogspot.com</a> to find some more awesome sales from other <a href="http://creativecrafts2009.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> sellers!
So- here is our sale! All prices have already been adjusted on the <a href="http://creativecrafts2009.etsy.com/">site</a>.
All of our scarfs will be offered at 30% off of the normal price
All of our cards will be offered at 15% off of the normal price (making them steals!)
The first item purchased during this week will be given an additional 5% off after the 30% or 15% off.
The second item purchased will be given an additional 3% off after the 30% or 15% off.
Please convo me before purchase so I can subtract the additional 5% or 3%.
Crossing my fingers that my shop will be cleaned out this week!
~ The Creative CraftersCreative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-21128682807263018492009-03-02T16:08:00.004-07:002009-03-03T15:06:22.744-07:00The return of the absent blogger.... and BeaG!Hey everyone! Sorry it's been so long (wow, a whole month!!!). I know that I promised to post at least one feature per day... *embarressed smile and blush* Well, life and school caught up to me! Now I'm about 30 people behind on features- how do I talk my way out of this one?
I would like to thank my friend Jessica for helping us in the makeover of our blog! Tell us what you think- is this more attractive than before? What about the color schemes? And check out the Google ads on the side- we get payed for every click!
Today's post is about <a href="http://beag.etsy.com/">BeaG</a> from Belgium!
How did you get started in crafting?
<blockquote>- I've crafted all of my life. Due to chronic health problems I had to give up
my working carreer nine years ago and I have been designing and creating ever
since.</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELR-w_CyKze32asRDaSkx-OcCjoDhEC43qSl2gPD_aS7KMiURwggHU_ROaV3GfXOobY08eJu0GXJVh-PYB6MSItdYKfwfO8RwRznhTvV-83JsgezEUPRiadQNtQKc1OWnG7MYj2l3rwU/s1600-h/il_430xN_56163234.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308748082430462466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 156px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgELR-w_CyKze32asRDaSkx-OcCjoDhEC43qSl2gPD_aS7KMiURwggHU_ROaV3GfXOobY08eJu0GXJVh-PYB6MSItdYKfwfO8RwRznhTvV-83JsgezEUPRiadQNtQKc1OWnG7MYj2l3rwU/s200/il_430xN_56163234.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20706578">Egg Hats, set of 4 </a></div>
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<div align="left">What are some of the things that inspire you?</div>
<blockquote>
<p>- My head is always overflowing with creative ideas (and has been, for as long
as I can remember), so I don't have to go looking for inspiration. I usually
start with some kind of material and imagine what I could make with that.</p>
<p>
</p></blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoR4SH6VE7FFOm2i7E9fKSoe9Q_ejatEXH_Ij1-ozRb7kKMHy4lOcUw3y5cUAJ9huzBuVnAKe7TUmd8Or6GCjk4yQMzqeQ6SR3UVFIRMo_ugaBLy4sOIVupZSkb8rzb5TZInh28XYqSOk/s1600-h/il_430xN_50629074.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308748077502221154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoR4SH6VE7FFOm2i7E9fKSoe9Q_ejatEXH_Ij1-ozRb7kKMHy4lOcUw3y5cUAJ9huzBuVnAKe7TUmd8Or6GCjk4yQMzqeQ6SR3UVFIRMo_ugaBLy4sOIVupZSkb8rzb5TZInh28XYqSOk/s200/il_430xN_50629074.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19045096">Keychain Lip Balm Holder</a></div><div> </div><div>What do you think would be the perfect project?</div>
<div></div>
<div>
<blockquote>-'The perfect project' is always the one I'm working on at the moment. And when
I'm done there are always other 'perfect projects' waiting to be started. I
truly love to create.</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18497828"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308748067440681074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 174px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjadlgJevSY0A46KtyEfFzgc3piE4ZGveO0nooppUYsdZaxks_yiglwhFFRtS4mW9yjqmyZxFS3njI0LLKeCGRQnwYddCldezQDvFDHMUD8Y-2edNNVOQDvLEM_QlVHx9ZNvcbofO8EcX4/s200/il_430xN_48817454.jpg" border="0" /> Keychain Lip Balm Holder</a></div><div> </div><div>How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?</div>
<div></div>
<div>
<blockquote>- I've been selling on Etsy since the end of June 2006.Like I said before: I've
been creating for as long as I can remember. But what is new since I have my
Etsy shop is the commercial side of it. Although I still only make things I love
to make, I do think more about saleability of my products.</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13198316"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308748066539490130" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 182px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbHAmsc5xx68INxM_s2O1nLyZcnsrDaNtsEPJQUi34m61t_iMPDGn6Ku1dvikKChGsiSk5ZYN_z6DsMd74E4wgQVir92x9mV4UoXBYGT4Jt8YCwQVm0kZn9_RDZBK-hiZ6E4iuaZ2RrMA/s200/il_430xN_31413062.jpg" border="0" />Sanitary Towel Wallet</a> </div><div>
Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intimidated by this? Why or why not?</div>
<div>
<blockquote>
- Not at all. Because I know that my creations are unique and stand out
from the crowd. And because I'm confident about my designing and creating
skills, the quality of my work and my representational skills. I know people
love my work and will always love it. Not a very modest answer, but an honest
one.What also helps in me being confident is that my Etsy earnings don't have to
pay the bills. So if sales are a bit slow for a while, I don't have to worry
about that.
</blockquote>
</div>
<div>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlz-_BAPvDdImBEiFA8sKjAJc2zjx0b55z3iVGvOr3xr6hDXBWcxbe8Wfa1M5MF8wmflss85ESx5ENITWIB72y9UIQ4OMXntVVvDAvAjKeTf1RjchLAazmlMJQ4HdzylGgq9U_0_2ybfo/s1600-h/il_430xN_23242304.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5308748068066798930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 185px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlz-_BAPvDdImBEiFA8sKjAJc2zjx0b55z3iVGvOr3xr6hDXBWcxbe8Wfa1M5MF8wmflss85ESx5ENITWIB72y9UIQ4OMXntVVvDAvAjKeTf1RjchLAazmlMJQ4HdzylGgq9U_0_2ybfo/s200/il_430xN_23242304.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10690966">Keychain Cell Phone Holder
</a>
<blockquote>- I love to inspire other people. I seem to do that with almost everyone I meet.
People that haven't done anything creative since they were a child, start
painting, drawing, or crafting after they've spend some time with me. I also love
to stimulate children to be creative. I truly believe that creative spirits are
the answer against violance, conflicts, etc. A creative mind is a positive mind,
that loves building and sharing things, instead of fighting and destroying.</blockquote>
Thank you so much!</div>
<div>You can visit BeaG's shop at <a href="http://beag.etsy.com/">http://beag.etsy.com/</a></div><div> </div><div>~ The Creative Crafters</div></div></div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-66500113344018028572009-02-10T16:58:00.004-07:002009-02-10T18:02:20.064-07:00SPUNK!!!!This feature is about <a href="http://spunkbycm.etsy.com/">SPUNKbyCM</a> (which I think is a totally awesome name!) <a href="http://spunkbycm.etsy.com/">who</a> makes amazingly delicious <a href="http://spunkbycm.etsy.com/">jewelry</a>!!!! You HAVE to check it out! And while you're here, take some time to learn more about <a href="http://spunkbycm.etsy.com/">SPUNK</a>!
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CmXsNXuuiRG1QCzYweNg5Vg5UB6vZ4tYvh_4etXOq8BnCg6sMh1fMNfwR_5qI79_zE9c06MztXeN2FpyF2ZIkkERcqEQ0qkCqkZpF5q3aTUuefiq5P9pFSQqP9bP44ezmHzjTpnRFN0/s1600-h/il_430xN_53277825.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301325726717292482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0CmXsNXuuiRG1QCzYweNg5Vg5UB6vZ4tYvh_4etXOq8BnCg6sMh1fMNfwR_5qI79_zE9c06MztXeN2FpyF2ZIkkERcqEQ0qkCqkZpF5q3aTUuefiq5P9pFSQqP9bP44ezmHzjTpnRFN0/s200/il_430xN_53277825.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19843466">Maroon Ribbon Hoop Earrings</a></div>
How did you get started in crafting?
<blockquote>Ever since I was little I enjoyed arts and crafts. So, it probably was no
surprise to my folks that I would pick up something crafty in the future. But,
the whole beading frenzy was hot when I was in grade 4, so that's when I started
to have fun with beads. Actually, I made my first sale in grade 6 (a daisy chain
necklace & matching bracelet) for a good $5! Hey, it was good candy money!</blockquote>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ddWvobslFSw2AcHECb2IvLdy__I7u_rgFHyyG9uS9o9jXTNZTkmukFsAQQZ_uCqGYkitd90hsdEFB0AyhvyOFoW2SeUPczxWh6sUM0ny9kbJn_jqPvQ33w4E21eilHgLjiHTeC7fuyE/s1600-h/il_430xN_52259919.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301325218473974770" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 184px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ddWvobslFSw2AcHECb2IvLdy__I7u_rgFHyyG9uS9o9jXTNZTkmukFsAQQZ_uCqGYkitd90hsdEFB0AyhvyOFoW2SeUPczxWh6sUM0ny9kbJn_jqPvQ33w4E21eilHgLjiHTeC7fuyE/s200/il_430xN_52259919.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19538219">Blue Twist Princess Hairband</a></div><div> </div><div>What are some of the things that inspire you?</div><div> </div><div><blockquote>Life is inspiring to me. Mostly because you can interpret life in so many ways and
it's subjective, and thus, it's constantly evolving. Happiness also inspires me
because much like life, it's also subjective and subject to change. Everyone
wants to be happy and when people find little treasures like jewelry it puts a
smile on their face. So, from this inspiration, I like to create jewelry and
accessories that allow people to express their personality without having to
speak. Everyone is capable of making a statement.</blockquote></div><div>
</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqOqVyNrHaOgPVIOdx9HIc_eQxX4yEni9qQMag3IpqKvV2fyCFRIabE4UMe9NOi4uiZ42f69MtyDPUMMOkxbJ3aLBk3TFBtsmv5P0fVfReuvh9FkrFAgyCXrI2awXdYF8maO5ORnUMA4/s1600-h/il_430xN_52255448.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301325215344304482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 198px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyqOqVyNrHaOgPVIOdx9HIc_eQxX4yEni9qQMag3IpqKvV2fyCFRIabE4UMe9NOi4uiZ42f69MtyDPUMMOkxbJ3aLBk3TFBtsmv5P0fVfReuvh9FkrFAgyCXrI2awXdYF8maO5ORnUMA4/s200/il_430xN_52255448.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19536846">Take Flight Dragonfly Hoop Necklace</a></div><div> </div><div>What do you think would be the perfect project?</div><div> </div><div><blockquote>I would have to say...accessories makeover. You know how they have those ambush
makeovers. Well, getting someone totally revamped and dolled up in rockin'
accessories would be so awesome. Just ambush a random female and accessorize
her! I'm sure she'd love it. What female doesn't love accessories?!
</blockquote>
</div><div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19532774"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301325216718841746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 152px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJVN3yKO5QqMDpwetcl0mH4dYwKDagVWb4bJHxJ61x_AySf1PTnHzS4CScDDtkRcaGtLoabjb1C46o3dLGjuPjjuNeVs6JseEFMxGJix01fazyxUNZETJbzQktcVm-w4-1PRKcD-sP4ys/s200/il_430xN_52242144.jpg" border="0" /> Urban Cool Earrings</a></div><div align="left">
How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?</div><div> </div><div><blockquote>I'm fairly new to Etsy (just under a month old, so my shop is still a baby). But
as I said above, my first sale was in grade 6 for candy money. I'm not sure if
that's totally legit! In grade 12, I needed Christmas money, so I patrolled the
halls advertising my goods (not those goods). It was a hit, so I continued
thereafter.</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19498463"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301325217919218498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 173px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilcYioND2BPjFZNZ7C9O4jWIzbCnIGgBejSOYkL939V1lZQizNR3fU5skMrWi35V5upysuFbLfeAwzO7V70bwoET9CfbvqMC6kH4RAz4xkdwv2lEiYDaa_GZmofYH92D-jzzXgNJYKhxU/s200/il_430xN_52127726.jpg" border="0" /> Gold Edge Freestyle Bracelet
</a>
</div><div align="left">Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not?</div><blockquote>
I do think there is competition. However, I believe that this competition
is within yourself. You have to constantly out-do yourself and make your work
better each and every time. In terms of competition outside of one's self, I
don't think that really exists. Why? Because everyone interprets things
differently on some level and so, they have a different way of expressing
themselves in what they do. The outcome of each person's projects are completely
individual.
</blockquote><div>
</div><div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19495585"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5301325213511626546" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 172px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyxtmr_pb4DXtuMjYg_Rfi9dT2mbKwpE-0I3_bQ7mEXRVJ3v_TrMfZzExKNIL-Nn6knxlUWcZCgM8Q3jk05oKJ3ivpIjYGsZP_0pzvkkPZamRlahDhd33-u0EiOvHS7y1N0Puoq36maBc/s200/il_430xN_52118047.jpg" border="0" /> Pink Me Up Princess Sparkle Bracelet</a>
</div><div align="left">Thank you so much!</div><div>
~ The Creative Crafters
</div><div></div></div></div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-8754283769687909232009-02-09T15:21:00.003-07:002009-02-10T09:37:46.882-07:00::::A Jewelry Boxx::::This was supposed to be Sunday's feature, but I'm running a little late.:) Please welcome <a href="http://ajewelryboxx.etsy.com/">AJewelryBoxx</a> from <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a>!
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEXXVwhFzu1_tBHIcag2hackU9U7dPXc-6z7mH8YJc5oGQKOwiXLy_FMMbfSIP3X2qi83ZO4XkoHVknAcqpgsDNjFEqKfTHq5cVTtxAiMJ4p0i9hhtYkkBoqvnkinm0RqwS1yIpr6onM/s1600-h/il_430xN_54487913.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300928062763241714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 188px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPEXXVwhFzu1_tBHIcag2hackU9U7dPXc-6z7mH8YJc5oGQKOwiXLy_FMMbfSIP3X2qi83ZO4XkoHVknAcqpgsDNjFEqKfTHq5cVTtxAiMJ4p0i9hhtYkkBoqvnkinm0RqwS1yIpr6onM/s200/il_430xN_54487913.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20204336">CUTE VALENTINE HEART WITH FLEUR DE LIS NECKLACE</a> <blockquote><p align="center">How did I get started in crafting? I can't remember a time when I wasn't
crafting something. I taught myself to sew when I was in high school. I also
taught myself to knit, crochet and embroider by watching TV shows and reading
craft books. Several years ago I started making jewelry because of some pretty
beads I saw while shopping for fabric.
</p></blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPwJXa0uZuN-1uhEvmB9zE-ZjR-_pToiOco90qmudub-TljeAwIU5_hD-J_9_ik1wlcAkfVyFpMb9XJ4GDcPyodfS4z7NWfpOv5cJ7BpU1q3MZDD1QKF53UP8Mn50eYekVT_5CjWQNQk/s1600-h/il_430xN_50683440.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300928062353714258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 164px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBPwJXa0uZuN-1uhEvmB9zE-ZjR-_pToiOco90qmudub-TljeAwIU5_hD-J_9_ik1wlcAkfVyFpMb9XJ4GDcPyodfS4z7NWfpOv5cJ7BpU1q3MZDD1QKF53UP8Mn50eYekVT_5CjWQNQk/s200/il_430xN_50683440.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19061699">DAINTY AND GIRLY PINK CERAMIC ROSE PONY TAIL HOLDERS</a>
<blockquote>What are some of the things that inspire me? Sometimes I will see a pretty stone
or bead and will want to create a piece of jewelry that incorporates that item.</blockquote>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlg0bs1xBaiFRjxrE3SnNjcCTeJCY34Sx8eRDH5C9qBxwxm80zLr9QqVp_yksIdLUSDxds5rIFuU7zsIMv5cveIlB7flqcWR_Hk1lxz20R2Xdt4reUge5miUPAv3H6PyzkrE-BddtWwAw/s1600-h/il_430xN_32766560.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300928061460958178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlg0bs1xBaiFRjxrE3SnNjcCTeJCY34Sx8eRDH5C9qBxwxm80zLr9QqVp_yksIdLUSDxds5rIFuU7zsIMv5cveIlB7flqcWR_Hk1lxz20R2Xdt4reUge5miUPAv3H6PyzkrE-BddtWwAw/s200/il_430xN_32766560.jpg" border="0" /></a> <blockquote><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13615620">BLUE and WHITE FLOWER BUTTON BRACELET</a></p><p> What would be the perfect project? I love making jewelry and would hope to
come up with a design that would be extremely popular.</p></blockquote>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihG7lrFI9bC8yAy74u1JZ7qNTOpfEhecS1Y41aE-VKICT2SV56EyRHSJNpav_Drb88-4i7S-WOtnAp9lk58_RfE7C7v48NTV42Q2g5Gvz0i85wtUpI0YFwrbWxZBcCX4N6Gb7MdEHRD10/s1600-h/il_430xN_28207712.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300928055800693378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 194px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihG7lrFI9bC8yAy74u1JZ7qNTOpfEhecS1Y41aE-VKICT2SV56EyRHSJNpav_Drb88-4i7S-WOtnAp9lk58_RfE7C7v48NTV42Q2g5Gvz0i85wtUpI0YFwrbWxZBcCX4N6Gb7MdEHRD10/s200/il_430xN_28207712.jpg" border="0" /></a> <blockquote><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12202842">JAPANESE CHIYOGAMI PAPER, WOOD PENDANT, RIBBON and CHAIN NECKLACE</a></p><p>How long have I been selling on Etsy? Since May of 2008 but I have been
selling on other internet sites for several years.
</p></blockquote><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMO9BNHSUFQwhLXy4B_mLaQgwL8tVFWOR0O9XSLOf3OGympJF3uceF9pWFA-VKIFJk2i_OBQUwSYlNOEwxDyT47-bEa6ty2P4jvmCv1QMSJ3YRKM3lRZLdpzerzEl9BKBFODu5RlyEaU/s1600-h/il_430xN_26938531.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5300928056791230418" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 178px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMO9BNHSUFQwhLXy4B_mLaQgwL8tVFWOR0O9XSLOf3OGympJF3uceF9pWFA-VKIFJk2i_OBQUwSYlNOEwxDyT47-bEa6ty2P4jvmCv1QMSJ3YRKM3lRZLdpzerzEl9BKBFODu5RlyEaU/s200/il_430xN_26938531.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11816210">PRETTY STERLING SILVER EARRINGS WITH WHITE DICHROIC BEADS AND BLUE SWAROVSKI CRYSTALS</a></div><div>
While it is true that there is a lot of competition selling online, I try not to be intimidated by it. Instead I research what seems to be popular and try to sell quality products at a fair price that offers value to the customers.
Thanks so much for chatting!
~The Creative Crafters
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</div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-66744965342969186442009-02-06T20:52:00.004-07:002009-02-06T21:11:22.195-07:00*****JaunePierre *or in English* Yellowstone!******Today's <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">feature</a> is about <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">Carrie</a> from <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">JaunePierre</a> on <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a>! <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">Carrie </a>is from the great state of <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">Montana</a>, and loves all kinds of art, painting, illustration, and watercolor. <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">She</a> offers <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">graphics</a> for Etsy with a more personal touch! <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">Carrie</a> is an art major, proud business owner, and is extremely passionate about her wonderful work. If you're looking for an Etsy banner or avatar set at a great price, and with a personal touch- look no further, because you have arrived! Stop by <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">http://jaunepierre.etsy.com</a> to see more of her work. <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">Carrie</a> and <a href="http://creativecrafts2009.etsy.com/">I </a>recently chatted for a little while about her <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">work</a>. I would love to share her wonderful <a href="http://jaunepierre.etsy.com/">answers</a> with all of you, and I hope that you enjoy!
How did you get started in crafting?
<blockquote>My parents are artists as well. My mom sketches and so does my dad. They showed
me their sketch books when I was really young. My Uncle is a graphic designer
and my grandparents have their own interior design company. I was sort
of always around it.</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20505607"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299899546160177522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 26px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8DBqFYn3q6y8_KQccR580UZdA28Zf8y7dJVOymI55szsQOPkJyYdUXMP2KgXihoknp_MjxUNtfkpfeOmwg5Z0G_CD-Y4mxccPrGnIgyfRMSkYULlp3v4Rbtmv-eiBIOsJPKnticiKH8/s200/il_430xN_55492846.jpg" border="0" /> Tulip Banner and Avatar Set</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">What are some of the things that inspire you?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>Anything really, pottery, looking out the window, a song...</blockquote>
</div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwlW0NR_YNMlJ9UQ2g5wqR-ToK71QFcUBRRIZ_JJjNrV71JdcbqONExePpREPceYUzP_DZFddc66cTBtDF2LXJVc0qOR9pn3jctFM6vecJW5ApnTB3jroA8aARqtMS4uhysF0FjFWqAkQ/s1600-h/il_430xN_55260105.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299899540971859922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwlW0NR_YNMlJ9UQ2g5wqR-ToK71QFcUBRRIZ_JJjNrV71JdcbqONExePpREPceYUzP_DZFddc66cTBtDF2LXJVc0qOR9pn3jctFM6vecJW5ApnTB3jroA8aARqtMS4uhysF0FjFWqAkQ/s200/il_430xN_55260105.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20436532">NEW 42 1x1 Inch Squares Hand Drawn Collage Sheets </a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> What do you think would be the perfect project?</div><div align="left"> </div><blockquote>Doing graphic design for a really big company and have my design become a
household logo like Starbucks. </blockquote><div align="left">
</div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnb20073vyD0ouU_p3vm-OCVDfkOfH-xxXVXFxKcKHwyX7JSP36cVhpAz6ZFG9T355FIc4IC5vRXdvNngDLSOuB6uTnGBdIaBn8wnjBQGXxfFppOVlFuvHTXintOMOM0HrF1lE4l8tzs/s1600-h/il_430xN_54912042.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299899539851305410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnb20073vyD0ouU_p3vm-OCVDfkOfH-xxXVXFxKcKHwyX7JSP36cVhpAz6ZFG9T355FIc4IC5vRXdvNngDLSOuB6uTnGBdIaBn8wnjBQGXxfFppOVlFuvHTXintOMOM0HrF1lE4l8tzs/s200/il_430xN_54912042.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20332095">Buttons Banner and Avatar Set</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><blockquote>Not long, just started actually. I've been doing freelance graphic design for
two years now, but by myself for awhile now. I always would create wallpapers,
graphics for friends before I started freelancing.</blockquote><div align="left">
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gYWCiAuYQJcZbc_qXHFXqxC3UJNRBNSh1D8-Grgij92ODDCBQMbdEwXnsm4P7O2DxhqfGybk11eBdo0xHywt8e2pQwqNb_LW5fXy7qnEBOIgXxWfFLzt2SNdZ8PWDTu3mCN72R5J5J8/s1600-h/il_430xN_54807193.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299899543190514050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4gYWCiAuYQJcZbc_qXHFXqxC3UJNRBNSh1D8-Grgij92ODDCBQMbdEwXnsm4P7O2DxhqfGybk11eBdo0xHywt8e2pQwqNb_LW5fXy7qnEBOIgXxWfFLzt2SNdZ8PWDTu3mCN72R5J5J8/s200/il_430xN_54807193.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20300646">Valentine's Day Banner and Avatar Set</a>
</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><blockquote><p>Sometimes I am, but I love the competition, it's fun and exhilarating. Also, I
love seeing people so involved in their work. It's great to be a part of.</p><p>
</p></blockquote><div align="left">
</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WMJKcDc-_9b86q3Ey7AkhtJL_nQFVhqg6Sn6cjd6VToBCQ-R8itf96uUujr7DaqUHWyW7VMbC6PSckJPmFcPsecMqqOEkwrIIWB3G0fUeZKCavDfbiXA2dfLOSN1QxJ6mMSzpUi5TiA/s1600-h/il_430xN_54779713.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299899540327136338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-WMJKcDc-_9b86q3Ey7AkhtJL_nQFVhqg6Sn6cjd6VToBCQ-R8itf96uUujr7DaqUHWyW7VMbC6PSckJPmFcPsecMqqOEkwrIIWB3G0fUeZKCavDfbiXA2dfLOSN1QxJ6mMSzpUi5TiA/s200/il_430xN_54779713.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20291730">Lovebug Banner and Avatar Set</a>
<blockquote>
I really hope people love my designs and if they would ever like to work
with me, don't hesitate to ask!</blockquote>Thank you so much for your time, Carrie!
</div><div align="center">~ The Creative Crafters
</div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-71191811892686715212009-02-06T20:27:00.003-07:002009-02-06T20:50:26.949-07:00Snowmen... and Snowmen.... and more Snowmen... and Audrey's Country Crafts!Today's feature article is about <a href="http://audreyscountrycrafts.etsy.com/">Audrey</a> from <a href="http://audreyscountrycrafts.etsy.com/">Audrey's Country Crafts</a>. <a href="http://audreyscountrycrafts.etsy.com/">Audrey</a> creates amazingly beautiful <a href="http://etsy.com/">handmade</a> <a href="http://audreyscountrycrafts.etsy.com/">folk paintings</a>!
<em>How did you get started in crafting?</em>
<blockquote>I was a stay-at-home mom and when our youngest son was about 2 years old I saw
an ad in the local paper for beginner folkart painting classes. My husband was
very supportive, thought it was a good way to get out of the house one evening a
week and talk to adults. He didn't know it would become an addiction. I think
he's sorry now. (LOL)</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nZC_9LnGYhoF0NPZ8ktHKYq1hYMNuBIu6uV3wQannpLX5GWvuZ0XNSFiPro8tWYEH8UqTBmkD6rE6GaFZzeScJcGv9-XAlJAeHZhXZ-tvWYRPsJB6eFcQrCs0-PjOTDrDQ9R-_OfJjo/s1600-h/il_430xN_44169022.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299893959810851410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_nZC_9LnGYhoF0NPZ8ktHKYq1hYMNuBIu6uV3wQannpLX5GWvuZ0XNSFiPro8tWYEH8UqTBmkD6rE6GaFZzeScJcGv9-XAlJAeHZhXZ-tvWYRPsJB6eFcQrCs0-PjOTDrDQ9R-_OfJjo/s200/il_430xN_44169022.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17096685">Bless this house wall hanging</a></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><em>What are some of the things that inspire you?</em></div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><blockquote>Life, nature, snowmen!! I love to look at magazines, books, art, and other shops
on the internet.</blockquote></div><div align="center">
</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19819110"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299893956804780498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMMrHCrCcT1pfAAmAV_TbyAllRupV2MVZTGYgw5UC7-R-RifgpDsF4thhZcnU_DbUbM_2M-o8-YNQX64QwCKndijV6lpaM8ay_vgZBthfNbwrRrDH1ZgMUjhrCyQIg1As42CjdkLdhdWc/s200/il_430xN_53297383.jpg" border="0" />Birdhouse Canvas </a></div>
<em>What do you think would be the perfect project?</em>
<blockquote>Something that is useful/functional and has lots of snowmen. I love to do the
jean blankets and paint them. I'm working on one with flip flops and another
with snowmen. </blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-ID5gq9bwW5A-Rz5VfO_FM1byoySC3rh7j8RIi50mlCsoVb0u6LG4KjU8Ly09tQxHlBMHmPQ8sje595C9chd_GHOHT6bq1cOATO-jIUQzwUIjkyvlXYoVRqdn9bYJe1Jtra6biIUnuY/s1600-h/il_430xN_51446550.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299893957266868226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgK-ID5gq9bwW5A-Rz5VfO_FM1byoySC3rh7j8RIi50mlCsoVb0u6LG4KjU8Ly09tQxHlBMHmPQ8sje595C9chd_GHOHT6bq1cOATO-jIUQzwUIjkyvlXYoVRqdn9bYJe1Jtra6biIUnuY/s200/il_430xN_51446550.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19291771">Rooster bucket</a></div><div> </div><div><em>How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?</em> </div><div> </div><div><blockquote>I've been on Etsy since Sept/08. I've been crafting for 15 years now. I've done
craft shows, rented spaces in the local mall and tried a web shop.</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNu2zhT_1gVaC5lZqBWQKrcHlNDxPWNn3YwgjAlAZETi7UkG0iX6qjK2G3jwf1X6FKWs9oLYnVjb3ZIqKM2S6Xz95X_GNjryqUTlqgH-LAjxlXY5pnjIW6JT_tdVXm-15VzAQPmNuyTnU/s1600-h/il_430xN_51388073.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299893952659337746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 188px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNu2zhT_1gVaC5lZqBWQKrcHlNDxPWNn3YwgjAlAZETi7UkG0iX6qjK2G3jwf1X6FKWs9oLYnVjb3ZIqKM2S6Xz95X_GNjryqUTlqgH-LAjxlXY5pnjIW6JT_tdVXm-15VzAQPmNuyTnU/s200/il_430xN_51388073.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19274292">Heart stool</a></div><div>
<em>Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not?</em> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><blockquote>Doesn't bother me at all. I love to look at other crafts even if they are close
to what I do. If someone wants to buy my items - that's great!! But I have no
problem supporting or even helping someone else sell their pieces. In fact I
have a blog where I feature 2 Etsy shops/week and another one where I feature a
shop that is having a give away. It's been great fun "meeting" more crafters and
seeing all the wonderful shops on Etsy.</blockquote>
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7Q_rF_EyFTKxzH9cT1_nsC1uQPOBDQzvYg9SesX-6f3BiPt3r3uG_9u25ESa_OWlQMA52djKkWowW2doNcYD8N0BfgZ61mRcZ7HFEwTTeV0qYwW7hAFeJwgRfpQHKdygCK9NvN4ZWSM/s1600-h/il_430xN_47493443.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299893951455709618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 92px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij7Q_rF_EyFTKxzH9cT1_nsC1uQPOBDQzvYg9SesX-6f3BiPt3r3uG_9u25ESa_OWlQMA52djKkWowW2doNcYD8N0BfgZ61mRcZ7HFEwTTeV0qYwW7hAFeJwgRfpQHKdygCK9NvN4ZWSM/s200/il_430xN_47493443.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18096703">Snowman Candle holder</a></div><div> </div><div>You can follow Audrey's work through her <a href="http://audreyscountrycrafts.etsy.com/">shop</a>, <a href="http://audreyscountrycrafts.blogspot.com/">main blog</a>, and <a href="http://audreyscountrycraftsgiveaway.blogspot.com/">giveaway blog</a>!</div><div> </div><div>Thanks so much for readin- 'till tommorow~
</div><div>~ The Creative Crafters</div></div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-35697408815845991852009-02-05T07:13:00.004-07:002009-02-05T07:55:53.858-07:00Little Mo- and Friends!!!!!Good Thursday Morning, everyone!
It's a gorgeous day here in Colorado. The sun is still in the process of rising at 7:30, but we have lovely weather right now!
Today I'd like to introduce <a href="http://littlemoandfriends.etsy.com/">Helena</a>, from <a href="http://littlemoandfriends.etsy.com/">Littlemoandfriends</a>, on <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a>. <a href="http://littlemoandfriends.etsy.com/">Helena </a>lives in Perth, Australia and sells handmade illistrated journals, cards, giftwrap, tags. I recently had the chance to chat with her about her <a href="http://littlemoandfriends.etsy.com/">work.</a>
<div align="left"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20055829"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299318561286163410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7ontJ_gQUOORHy86UYxwJv7WxO8i-MWS0I4O7cEDV42AqhyiQdupJKlVi46TpY3w_vJgRc0xF1N_GDH0UnewpAxyNRfta1Q0ZuaQRLi7lJsrW7LJ-9MIB4EP7EkCb-H37SKLcReet0RY/s200/il_430xN_53990227.jpg" border="0" />I am thinking of you fondly - Writing set
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How did you get started in crafting?
I’ve always loved drawing and writing, and making my own gifts for friends. It was only natural for me to illustrate my own stationery line. My little shop is called Little Mo and Friends, and it features the adorable character Little Mo and her cute forest friends.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">
<div><div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20055813"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299318560259909986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimwkeY-0OqattfujjsVUkmWU5dZpStKuso70iwof9KbdysvktEe_nJ0ddsKWbroTNifQ_meRS44QNWC__I1rp10YdluqrG0de9C5aGfKNIXc5LlgqsxfX0ilVk81Usw0MyDbl4YIiy-AI/s200/il_430xN_53990168.jpg" border="0" />In The Garden - Postcard Set (round edge)</a>
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What are some of the things that inspire you?
I’m mostly inspired by nature, trees, animals and children’s books. As you can see from my illustrations, everything is nature inspired and colourful like a picture book!
<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeA9JyFncRoi1bo4EhoB20VDIi1FEmJ8gqCGBC4WWHcg5SS5J1Yl6z4GbJuUyQdO4oY4QnNA86E0eMOUFqxji_v8SmLQaXPpx_a9GrD9jsL1wr7sxjpoZwcyhyaxabJMVv3nNtj-rHf5A/s1600-h/il_430xN_53715538.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299317689329249474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeA9JyFncRoi1bo4EhoB20VDIi1FEmJ8gqCGBC4WWHcg5SS5J1Yl6z4GbJuUyQdO4oY4QnNA86E0eMOUFqxji_v8SmLQaXPpx_a9GrD9jsL1wr7sxjpoZwcyhyaxabJMVv3nNtj-rHf5A/s200/il_430xN_53715538.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19973818">Cherry blossom in Valentine - Notebook </a>
What do you think would be the perfect project?</div><div>
I’m always thinking of new projects for Little Mo and Friends. But I would have to say that the perfect project would be to illustrate a series of picture books for Little Mo and Friends. I am slowly working my way towards that goal:)
</div><div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20398974"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299317690024622098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtSyU7lB_7Yq4ll9dydEoDAxh3VtnnKX7XMC3tsfOOqpdNnsHE1_O_cmmysrd4rO5v2lzV9kRMs-Waj4e8q4mU9D1C_PWUDG_D5ZR9en5iVuVwjxEBrwIbuAV-LK1ZEHFYb-znkLUZGeo/s200/il_430xN_52872904.jpg" border="0" /> A picnic slumber in the afternoon - Notebook </a>
How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?
I’m embarrassed to say that I am actually new to Etsy in terms of buying and selling! I’ve had many friends who tried to get me to join Etsy and sell my art here…that was 4 years ago! Around this time in 2008, I gave it some serious thought and decided to set up my online shop. So I spend some months doing my research, going over my sketches and designs and visiting the local printers to outsource my production. I finally had my first stationery range out in mid November 2008, and since then, it has been an enjoyable experience on Etsy.
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5hHYQzlFiA1BISkaGkuj8PIPYYMysErOkLxGLDkmptoH4f7z2yVR0n-NRjvJiDHNxX9nnTeJ3xmJChOg1U0BszoxO9RimzQYEsX7ygpLuejEJmiXrEus5gwL4LLAhIb82DX-sgL39DzY/s1600-h/il_430xN_51025265.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299317686247153762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5hHYQzlFiA1BISkaGkuj8PIPYYMysErOkLxGLDkmptoH4f7z2yVR0n-NRjvJiDHNxX9nnTeJ3xmJChOg1U0BszoxO9RimzQYEsX7ygpLuejEJmiXrEus5gwL4LLAhIb82DX-sgL39DzY/s200/il_430xN_51025265.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20396202">I hope this paper plane brings you love - Writing set </a>
Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intimidated by this? Why or why not?
Competition on Etsy is fierce, and because I am a new seller, it feels like I’m starting from behind the pack. I have so much more to do in terms of building my network and my inventory, as well as honing my skills in marketing and promotion.But such is the case for all new business set ups. I am sure every new business owner faces competition and challenges everyday. I’ve long learned to let go of my fears and to keep up with the spirit of it all. If I allow myself to be easily intimated by competition, then it might only jeopardise my confidence and beliefs. To be a successful business owner, one has to take it all in a stride and persevere :)
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSFXYHvd9f_vud1zj4DmxniP32K8VShZ7jpxml2xUo86fNtQnQhk8im5bGQgU_FHcJZhSTg6bhpNsZRoSOiFyRYOk1MCIIf5qkLF-TDXslJTMaPFbPGRKlIcJuwbOR_P4S05jpgXJjEc/s1600-h/il_430xN_46836493.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299317682916043202" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 133px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSFXYHvd9f_vud1zj4DmxniP32K8VShZ7jpxml2xUo86fNtQnQhk8im5bGQgU_FHcJZhSTg6bhpNsZRoSOiFyRYOk1MCIIf5qkLF-TDXslJTMaPFbPGRKlIcJuwbOR_P4S05jpgXJjEc/s200/il_430xN_46836493.jpg" border="0" /></a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17904506">Wild berries and ladybirds in Autumn - Gift wrap </a>
Thank you so much, Helena! Helena's writing sets come in sweet colors, with matching envelopes, and cute stickers to seal your mail with! It not only brightens up your friend’s day but also her mailbox! You can visit Helena at <a href="http://littlemoandfriends.etsy.com/">http://littlemoandfriends.etsy.com</a>, and at <a href="http://littlemoandfriends.com/">http://littlemoandfriends.com</a>!
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17617143">Wild berries and butterflies in Spring - Gift wrap </a></div><div> </div><div>~ The Creative Crafters</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>
</div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-76752338240379105122009-02-04T17:24:00.003-07:002009-02-04T20:31:50.634-07:00~LindaB124~<div align="left">Today I'm featuring <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">Linda</a> from <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">Lindab142</a> on <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy.</a> <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">Linda</a> sells amazing <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">jewelry</a> designs.
Here are some thing she told me about her <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">work.</a> Enjoy!
"I've been crafting since I was a child. I didn't realize how many things I've done, from painting sweatshirts, candlemaking, stamping cards, beading and making latch hook rugs. My passion for jewelry came back after making some bracelets with some girlfriends about 3-4 years ago. It was so relaxing and fun. This year, I hope to create a bracelet adapted from that event with different features to mark the occasion.I'm inspired by gemstones, their characteristics and colors, nature and beading magazines - to adapt a beautiful design to my taste or for my clients. I work full-time, and it seems that my spare moments are spent promoting my items. Hmm, the perfect project would be to have time to design all the items I want to: dragonfly earrings and several other things on a list I've started, and learn to wire wrap and other techniques. The next part would be to list them on Etsy, and, of course, for them to be sold right away.I've been selling on Etsy seriously since March 2008 and designing jewelry for about 3-4 years. I signed up on Etsy long ago, but forgot and didn't list anything in my shop right away. I'd like to mention that I didn't know that my user ID would be the name of my shop ... <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">Linda B.</a> is what people call me, because at work there is usually more than 1 person named <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">Linda</a>. And <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">1+4+2=7</a>, for the days of the week, working Creation and G-d into my work, too. <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">Jewelry</a> competition is a factor, but my designs are unique and I also do custom work. I'm not intimidated, although sometimes I am discouraged by the sheer number of jewelry makers and the number of years and advanced skills others have. Photography is one thing I'm still learning about and I've got a great new camera and tripod. I'm having a blast blogging featuring new items and other Etsy sellers' works at <a href="http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/">http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/</a>. Recently, I became a Project Wonderful publisher and I'm offering some free ads on my blog. Please check them out, soon.Each day, I have a new favorite. While my <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">jewelry</a> designs (pendants, necklaces and bracelets) are waiting for new homes, I wear them with the tags, so people will ask me about it. Today I wore this: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10300187">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10300187</a>. I love pearls and jasper. And, I may have to make myself a pair of these, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18274948">http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18274948</a>, olive jade earrings. They're staring at my from my completed earrings board in my bedroom, and I might just have to have them myself. Thanks for having me as a guest!"
You can visit Linda at her blog <a href="http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/">http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/</a> and at her Etsy <a href="http://lindab142.etsy.com/">http://lindab142.etsy.com/</a>!</div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11588571"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299109643158287234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 154px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjkt7kymXf9qUD_ikW-jUt3RunVU6c3108baRLIBw_4oWgc_JzuBZwwHuqMpbFxSx3SA9eQyMuM7t_3XUP4xJLKefEb1xIMzNfASZE08gLAhoXJaslcteU6OKHK5atLqVAcAE9P8YoZr0/s200/il_430xN_55662756.jpg" border="0" /> Dual Flower Glass Pendant </a></div><div align="center">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20193224"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299109644049984578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 135px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjigSTqDI_VN2Dk4UQw0m8eNwLUiQ0fLiXdcOTUyNPkWdanhIKucLx57vZFLaw3rwLyGmIfsXS7ZS1X-6hsrY8veBJtBhIXQepFiQwKgXOmkOHRYmfQ0Rw1VsL7j1sX5fO1smKS3shhkxc/s200/il_430xN_54450286.jpg" border="0" />Eqyptian Queen Triangle Pendant Set </a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19121179"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299109646824992450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 142px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1y4Mtozv3KkpDmx1Oi1jNdkTpcqUg7VLWAcj3uJaj0KJnbzdnXQ5-CT0vIKuPacc4gi7Iq2_NufRGG7IizjrOu0zqXWrdz11AEICHvX0p2BZP7gQuTV5yPmKaC0fukaH0tBstkbZMjgU/s200/il_430xN_51736256.jpg" border="0" /> Healing Green and Black Earrings</a>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0DUfEnrMNLDXHHhI2H16_kXe3TzupQpnQ5_H1EStdBLLizgZkQ1MmZdqRHUIZBRV3JAWG_zCJVZvDTWmT9VLe3JZo0AG42VoNJE54gN2y6IJBxmspngbLdi8UNDsglgDwEQy4Vs0Z7jk/s1600-h/il_430xN_51590955.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299109640633210658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 176px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0DUfEnrMNLDXHHhI2H16_kXe3TzupQpnQ5_H1EStdBLLizgZkQ1MmZdqRHUIZBRV3JAWG_zCJVZvDTWmT9VLe3JZo0AG42VoNJE54gN2y6IJBxmspngbLdi8UNDsglgDwEQy4Vs0Z7jk/s200/il_430xN_51590955.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18275405">Golden Blue Cloisonne Czech Earrings - Sale</a>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8myJxvrdrXR9-KzT-J-Ppr0PJiqj0CZpy_7hxoV97yCq30lsDXDSomuWVty6CETwoaZQoD5pigxarmURaXmt6zKUiTtUkCEBO7X9GDYmV_Oo4BWaP1jBxeUH-uYT9njfThR6GJdiW77M/s1600-h/il_430xN_50782268.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5299109639052787938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8myJxvrdrXR9-KzT-J-Ppr0PJiqj0CZpy_7hxoV97yCq30lsDXDSomuWVty6CETwoaZQoD5pigxarmURaXmt6zKUiTtUkCEBO7X9GDYmV_Oo4BWaP1jBxeUH-uYT9njfThR6GJdiW77M/s200/il_430xN_50782268.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19091047">Thank You Tags </a></div><div></div><div>~The Creative Crafters</div></div>
</div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-45401871760555517132009-01-29T08:02:00.004-07:002009-01-29T08:20:03.691-07:00~ Julia Catherine ~Today I'm featuring <a href="http://juliacatherine.etsy.com/">Julia Catherine</a>, from New Jersey, who sells many different kinds of jewelry, and is all ready for Valentine's Day sales!
How did you get started in crafting?
It seems that I have been involved in 'crafting' in some way, shape or form my entire life. All the most important people in my life are artists. My mom, my grandmother and my aunt. All artists. I can remember summers as a child i would spend my days in my grandmothers art studio painting in watercolors. During the school year I would go to my mothers jewelry store after school where I would make jewelry for fun.
What are some of the things that inspire you?
I'm very inspired by nature. Other things that inspire me are my materials. When you find a gemstone or bead with an amazing color or cut, or just something rare, you are inspired to create something beautiful around that gem.
What do you think would be the perfect project? The perfect project would be just being able to take time off from everything and sit outside in a garden sketching new jewelry designs.
How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?I have been selling on Etsy since May of 2007. I have been making jewelry, honestly since I can remember. It's sort of what I live and breathe.
Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not?
I'm not really intimidated by any competition, we are all talented and there are many people out there that are wanting gorgeous handmade jewelry. All jewelry artists have individual style that makes them unique. My blog link is <a href="http://juliacatherine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://juliacatherine.blogspot.com</a> I have a website that has other important links too and will be adding more soon. <a href="http://www.juliacatherinejewelry.com/">http://www.juliacatherinejewelry.com</a>.
Thank you so much!
<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03_ArXkokc37hpy9nfNbiis8MOxSwC60y8t0U19L3nUGFT863q_YhFLI58RvI9PfiE2bgokIYS-IKyu2iXEclIQKARHIeJmb6F1kRc3AxEyAWUVwX6bF8IynZmhuLbLy60lkM58iGWAM/s1600-h/il_430xN_53934837.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296733768903356658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 197px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03_ArXkokc37hpy9nfNbiis8MOxSwC60y8t0U19L3nUGFT863q_YhFLI58RvI9PfiE2bgokIYS-IKyu2iXEclIQKARHIeJmb6F1kRc3AxEyAWUVwX6bF8IynZmhuLbLy60lkM58iGWAM/s200/il_430xN_53934837.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20039433">Classic Pearl Studs- 8-9mm Freshwater Button Pearl Stud Earrings with Sterling Silver Posts JC221</a>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19768537"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296733272589419010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 196px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghtgDYU6Kan95VfQOkENaO4Nf8UUWtOu7htRoW6rbNQ6GZpBt2A5-rQLtv2HCB4eIVX6PifF1h6g3FRw2BEarDrYz8Wr8B9BFpPwjWHkKxtfEsq22WVbdIKkxN8siA3GZ0nGgDEFojrPU/s200/il_430xN_53027306.jpg" border="0" />Wide Hammered Sterling Silver Band-Made to Order Your Size-7mm Wide JC209 </a>
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<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17997576"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296733265407887330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 190px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjG4uss8fco57uLK1JaFmgSPz0vNYmKxN0KmDKfrNqhCSiFTrRlshGaxFqadmxRugFCzTTur2qmI22vy3OB5xrwAn8l6nxNhk_iK5WPy7cmXOemFl8S_Bvdt0raCXMPmLUQKHeYTwQyO3E/s200/il_430xN_47148315.jpg" border="0" />Flowers 6 Ring Stackers-Sterling Silver- Made to Order in your size JC227</a>
<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXrwpU8PyerwiytI7LsyP0FMJ1c0pK1Rxflh4Fo95yJWd3AW1usa2RlQlAV4BWhReMuO62z4-LxH8M5nNpEMw4dXAwydhWbmSEBnKtLZZGlH6-g0Js9L_1Fgq5bNhsB62ba3exsWuP0ww/s1600-h/il_430xN_46990648.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296733264493401026" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 194px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXrwpU8PyerwiytI7LsyP0FMJ1c0pK1Rxflh4Fo95yJWd3AW1usa2RlQlAV4BWhReMuO62z4-LxH8M5nNpEMw4dXAwydhWbmSEBnKtLZZGlH6-g0Js9L_1Fgq5bNhsB62ba3exsWuP0ww/s200/il_430xN_46990648.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17950081">Stackable 4 Ring Set-Sterling Silver Handforged- Any Size JC200</a>
~ The Creative Crafters</div></div></div>
</div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-43064928537806084432009-01-28T19:07:00.002-07:002009-01-28T19:10:07.766-07:00CPSIA Blog-InAs parents and concerned citizens I’m sure most of us at one time or another have been confronted with the question of lead poisoning. But have you asked yourself what your government is doing to protect your children from lead contained in toys? The answer? They're banning toys, taking books from schools and libraries, hurting low income families, killing entrepreneurial spirit and risking putting the economy in an even greater depression than we've seen in decades. I'd like to introduce you to their solution: the CPSIA.Do you know about the CPSIA? No? Then I ask you to take a few minutes to find out about it.The CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. Make no mistake, this is very real. View it for yourself. If Forbes, the American Library Association and numerous other media are paying attention, perhaps you should too. How will these new laws affect you? Well, here are a few examples: To the Parents of Young Students:Due to the new law, expect to see the cost of school supplies sky rocket. While those paper clips weren't originally intended for your student to use, they will need to be tested now that your 11-year-old needs them for his school project. This law applies to any and all school supplies (textbooks, pencils, crayons, paper, etc.) being used by children under 12.To the Avid Reader:Due to the new law, all children's books will be pulled from library and school shelves, as there is no exemption for them. That’s okay though, there's always television. Our children don’t need to learn the love of reading after all.Article from the American Library Association <a href="http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322</a>To the Lover of All Things Handmade:Due to the new law, you will now be given a cotton ball and an instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after it's passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. Items are destroyed in the testing process making one-of-a-kind items virtually impossible. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won’t be available next winter.To the Environmentalist:Due to the new law, all items in non-compliance will now be dumped into our already overflowing landfills. Imagine not just products from the small business owners, but the Big Box Stores as well. You can't sell it so you must toss it. Or be potentially sued for selling it. You can't even give them away. If you are caught, it is still a violation.To the Second-Hand Shopper:Due to the new law, you will now need to spend $20 for that brand new pair of jeans for your 2-year old, rather than shop at the Goodwill for second hand. Many resale shops are eliminating children's items all together to avoid future lawsuits.To the Entrepreneur:Due to this new law, you will be forced to adhere to strict testing of your unique products or discontinue to make and/or sell them. Small businesses will be likely to be unable to afford the cost of testing and be forced to close up shop. Due to the current economic state, you'll have to hope for the best when it comes to finding a new job in Corporate America. To the Antique Toy Collector:Due to the new law, you'd better start buying now because it's all going to private collection and will no longer be available to purchase. “Because the new rules apply retroactively, toys and clothes already on the shelf will have to be thrown out if they aren't certified as safe.” <a href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html</a>To the American Economy:Already struggling under an economy that hasn’t been this weak in decades, the American economy will be hit harder with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake. To the Worldwide Economy:Due to this new law, many foreign manufacturers have already pulled out of the US market. You can imagine the impact of this on their businesses. If you think this is exaggerating, here is a recent article from Forbes<a href="http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html</a>And for those of you prepared to be stupefied and boggled, The New Law<a href="http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html</a>
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~ The Creative CraftersCreative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-73398343018045241012009-01-28T11:44:00.004-07:002009-01-28T12:11:35.797-07:00~Colorado Days~Today I’ll be blogging some lovely photos of simplistic Colorado beauty. PLEASE do not copy these photographs.
These photographs were taken in May, June, July and September of 2008. They are from various areas of Colorado, including Breckenridge. Enjoy, tell me what your favorite photo is, and let me know what you think of them! If you would like to see Colorado photographs for sale on our Etsy shop, tell us.
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How did you get started in crafting?
My cousin had a wedding to attend to and she didn't have any money for jewelry. I had some ideas and tried it for her. The passion was born!
What are some of the things that inspire you?
The light and how it makes anything shines.
What do you think would be the perfect project?
Really don't know!
How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?
Selling on Etsy : almost a year. Doing my jewelry : almost 3 years.
Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intiminated by this? Why or why not?
Of course I am! There are a lot of talented artists out there!! But there's a place for everyone, because everyone's work is so different from each other's.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374830858463778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkinOg43JL4MxxWGE-jBj6THL1Ja9X9DewsJkBjasa8WdoeDTfJ9Kagyhk8aUGFN7y6gfoykxgQoivKXIVy3Pv_guz5L3ex0YNeJF64J1qO3dNdP6CPfdNGxIb0vsrSxA8sxurU97y8i0/s200/il_430xN_45085262.jpg" border="0" />
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12073744">Red firework necklace</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Think of the glances you'll get (not to mention the stares!) wearing this! Pow!</div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374830882668658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjC8oP6yJ-BjrxBIjNjTf0uzEhFjkeiNDnk3E3eoaOGOJEHYHku3jGoHhrsxM5jsoIDjIcE2MLtwuN6ap9cVl8aVr0qhC5YIFpW5hf9jOwCIc14vQB0z4G91q6tpcVSjQfV3HIolKZ_RkQ/s200/il_430xN_45841271.jpg" border="0" />
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17605620">Aqua bracelet</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">So pretty!</div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374825670092162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfNxD30ThI3YbwakboXUoUXb1Zrjaho2m1SoY2_rNHuWK-3szEuTVpJ4GXIiYKAvhTUcx0MnwJuLvFIvppuZNBxCb9zfOx9tL9L0gtmONLgQhOBdhVK0vweqhh6lh89v4Far0Qi0syQBs/s200/il_430xN_39877194.jpg" border="0" />
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13027806">Grey looping necklace</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Innovative, and creative!</div><div align="center"> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374839827318082" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUotQhgC8BElGiKdYSaz_Hz-i1NDdWrRLnDTEMcqR83benozJHiOmyTcDPcbFXvEvntszAbQhVacBqG0YC1t7ATTD6W5WzW9sS9m1I-0z1LYqqKcLqq3dBqacffxrupaMzn10_ZrF_Ylc/s200/il_430xN_47784711.jpg" border="0" />
<div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18184883">White bracelet with metallic flowers</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Pure...</div>
<div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296376859812478226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9i2eImEG2GwhJXY02ZvIUIH7x-uorXgfBdqYBDlUmFchH0BcQf1wwxpK55mvtkSCOCukxfnCpq33cqMdBQKwh3HckNuO0Yu2oQ0TCTLyfLBTiUaS2EXJhxZ8_6_Eq3WHSVlIe6c6I9VM/s200/il_430xN_48565441.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18421290">Blue metallic necklace</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Mommy, mommy, I want to touch!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4aF36B943GE6xcC3GF9327tzp1pAKPzaegy_BJ2u7UQCTmHFBXlmW44bjqHzJfndhTC9uXe110zCxsr62s4XtlY-BXYbxX9HDswU7oNQSeUPI133bpdFxhHogN7u7TKB1YKM8TK-uxsc/s1600-h/il_430xN_51981524.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296376864361711714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4aF36B943GE6xcC3GF9327tzp1pAKPzaegy_BJ2u7UQCTmHFBXlmW44bjqHzJfndhTC9uXe110zCxsr62s4XtlY-BXYbxX9HDswU7oNQSeUPI133bpdFxhHogN7u7TKB1YKM8TK-uxsc/s200/il_430xN_51981524.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19454109">Purple bracelet with metallic stars</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Gorgeous!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12126364"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296374827409653122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha-edi1rJJ63p-pWX1gTlSlgRrx38Yn_5xOus4WNpZCTZRqilJWIzEpPncIXhSxZohJAYQHB752joNk0O_aazpFwUuOSLxr1m9N0VK_R4uPArVyPdIfiynMrqf_zBjdUA0d4GpPggrecg/s200/il_430xN_47620318.jpg" border="0" />White firework necklace</a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Another kapow! Like white ice~ you'd be a snow princess (or the White Witch)</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Thank you so much, Julie!</div><div align="center">~ The Creative Crafters</div><div align="center"><div align="center"> </div></div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-32543163195517958352009-01-27T07:45:00.009-07:002009-01-27T08:11:50.138-07:00Chick Scratch!!!!!!<div align="left">Today I am featuring <a href="http://chickscratch.etsy.com/">Chickscratch</a>, who sells candles and scrubs on <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a>.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="left">How did you get started in crafting? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I've been making things ever since I knew what scissors were for - my childhood memories are sticky with paste and mud. I started crocheting seriously after college, and making soap and candles for about 2 years now. The traditional 9-5 lifestyle just doesn't work for me - I'd rather be up at 2am covered in soy wax. In a totally innocent way, of course.</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">What are some of the things that inspire you? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I live in San Diego, steps away from Balboa Park. Everything's always in bloom - I just take a walk and breathe in the plumeria and eucalyptus, or stare transfixed at the garish beauty of the bottlebrush trees. It's hard not to get inspired!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">What do you think would be the perfect project? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">One where I'm given the raw materials and free license to create whatever I wanted. Like, "Here's some bottlecaps, an avocado and a moon rock. Oh, and it has to remind me of Paris. Go!"</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">I've been selling since October 2008. My sister pressured me into making massage candles in particular about a year ago. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intimidated by this? Why or why not? </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">No. Everyone has their own spin on their products, and I'm not out to make a profit. Just a little pocket cash so I can go travelling!</div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">Thank you so much for the wonderful answers! Drop by <a href="http://chickscratch.etsy.com/">Chickscratch's</a> <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a> shop!</div><div align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295987719016656210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiVqDsmYvv5-EKUGogAC-OrVMqs-v3HXe2Fka9qrdYEUrfZuHPLdibSgmZNu4GGgVi1CAkSxRwpUnNKJn4I1aNtochwYLUuhNr1yplsl7CODjzM2Cr-1rNXLALaKnwgrtUHoHJivdGzfk/s200/il_430xN_43969843.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16541115">Breath of Spring Soy Massage Candle</a></div><div align="center">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19648535"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295988618027716178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipH7xr-XS_G8vydHEs1XBat4iMCbhzLyiwoBpW39jQJn7ryMPNVvOmwn7otIIhVcsepTdJ2Fmy-8HImTo1iYGs0Ju85xbxdai3a5HQeGMpGzgk6NfnZrWfLMGqR6OfmT5_td7f0sk9XHM/s200/il_430xN_52629523.jpg" border="0" />Cedarwood Sage Essential Oil Soy Massage Candle
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<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEVyHOGoaXAgKRkaW2fUWCr5LF1MPyPBph-8Vn4ldszMbqIEwhPlG_R9f8f2OLsIRXelgoBkJyS93Vd2Q8iY50vuEtAyu3aIilzh83-m7v88SDho_xPTgy2LO5LCZt-AvkkLyV73fg4w/s1600-h/il_430xN_52153899.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295988617114033714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 144px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcEVyHOGoaXAgKRkaW2fUWCr5LF1MPyPBph-8Vn4ldszMbqIEwhPlG_R9f8f2OLsIRXelgoBkJyS93Vd2Q8iY50vuEtAyu3aIilzh83-m7v88SDho_xPTgy2LO5LCZt-AvkkLyV73fg4w/s200/il_430xN_52153899.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div>
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=19506404">Peppermint Brown Sugar Scrub </a></div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295987720492145890" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 178px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_34TWTq-bOY1bQmTPhTqZRB0rn3XQ2XNOaKzpkFwOKI8lZ9YVYOq2EymGsZyv42HMu3NF5a_Lcl9lzmDcLKV0CKMdwKzsgKXZe7urC6JGAFSXQr8xK91F8swFFRNmtPONrOa5vev-f8/s200/il_430xN_51980963.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16120212">White Tea and Ginger Soy Massage Candle </a></div><div align="center"> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295989019798275682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 116px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJNyLGTCUG92NapBWFMIt6e_tVpW5h6JZo8QY7op2HXI2oD9VnYHji1FQz39kpIv6fjikafyDsBFzzcxYrv8W0JlpwSvRGqoxSFZGns-vEInLkvWrUvZBIc4viV4nmDFyvkMhqDcF4km8/s200/il_430xN_41862319.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16395904">Lavender Essential Oil Soy Massage Candle</a>
<div>~ The Creative Crafters</div></div>
</div>Creative Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09496481515246741051noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4652558191529090302.post-66016412796534334592009-01-25T15:00:00.008-07:002009-01-26T09:10:59.854-07:00~Robyn's Art~Thanks for reading!!!!
How did you get started in crafting?
I have always had creative outlets. When I was younger, it was writing. I have always written poetry, and have been working on a novel for awhile. When I was 19, my sister taught me how to do tole painting on wood. For several years, I had a wood shop and sold my tole painted items at craft shows. From there it went to cross stitch, some sewing, and pottery. A couple of years ago, I started oil painting. And now, photography, bookbinding, and jewelry making.
What are some of the things that inspire you?
For my photography, I usually get inspiration directly from nature. I see beauty in every aspect of nature. I recently have been doing a lot of macro, and it makes me look at the tiny details of everything. There is amazing beauty in the details! For my journals, my love of books inspires me always. And sometimes nature inspires me there as well (as with my journals with moss, pine needles, etc. in the cover). And finally, for my pendants—my photographs of course!
What do you think would be the perfect project?
I think the perfect project would be many people working towards one goal… to help someone…and each person involved bringing their own gifts to the project. Everyone working for the greater good, and everyone coming to it as artistic equals.
How long have you been selling on Etsy, and how long have you done what you do?
I have been on Etsy for about 3 months. I’ve taken photographs for years, but have only recently done so professionally. I’ve been bookbinding for less than a year, but have had a lifelong love for books.
Selling your work on Etsy, or online in general, can mean a lot of competition. Are you intimidated by this?
Not at all.
Why or why not?
I think that all artists have their talents. No one else can take away from that. My experience has been that artists are wonderful, nurturing people. I have met so many helpful people on Etsy, and online in general. Each time I struggle, someone is there to encourage me. This sort of environment does not lend itself to mean or hurtful acts. In my opinion, I’m in such a loving environment. Happy to be here, never intimidated.
I would like to thank you for this opportunity!
You are so welcome! Drop by <a href="http://robynsart.etsy.com/">Robynsart</a> on <a href="http://etsy.com/">Etsy</a> to see more of her work!!!!!
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<div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16663302"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295633037709733970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw3fUfyj3sCuJNjZusJmXENQKXVqOdme4VHImpoo2gXtiejWSVn79ozc1E30TYkZdwnSW-sIxcdPXGHzYg2v4istRGRUR3oZIovzq8tD2FeX8ICABNuVhvTXNCeINEvtaOkFfiRQIPaO0/s200/il_430xN_42733150.jpg" border="0" />Waterfall 8X10</a>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16662791"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295360567702854914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7M7vktO9R9y1gop8xjkHSGSsflRDeN9sR2TEaxJNhraY-mnmrwxAWj4FAHAXfUE24kyb5u9zsiL9MGKe7rBc-JhLahoeY1zInCVtRNZR4U9ZI_NTd36Rs2W40EKcP7HcN00trvNBan-0/s200/il_430xN.42731509.jpg" border="0" /> The Wise Tree Black and White 8X10</a></div><div> </div><div>~ The Creative Crafters</div></div></div>
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