tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18909030284588111382024-02-19T11:55:18.455-05:00The INCrowdteam - Indiana's Etsy Street TeamWe are the INCrowdteam - a group of Hoosier artisans and crafters who sell their carefully hand-crafted items on Etsy.com.Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.comBlogger277125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-61461755375147665992012-11-01T12:55:00.000-04:002012-11-03T12:54:04.951-04:00Etsy Minis for NovemberCheck out just a fraction of our amazing team members!<br />
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<i>Are you an INCrowdTeam member wondering why these folks are so special? Be sure to sign up for our team newsletter and check into the Roll-Call thread on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/21448689232/">Facebook</a> or our <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5306/incrowdteam/discuss/">Etsy team discussion</a> page! </i>ThePeachMartinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114371105013597416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-70732588450072486692011-09-22T13:16:00.000-04:002011-09-22T13:16:10.864-04:00INcrowd Wire WrappersWire wrapping has been around for thousands of years BC. It is quite an amazing process and I have to say, I have seen some really intricate wire work out there, just google image search and see for yourself. Some of the pieces are almost unbelievable. Wire wrapping of course is a means of working with wire to connect elements together without using a soldering method (using heat). Someone was currently talking about it being a dying art. What else can the method teach and where else is it applied?<br />
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Just a reminder to INcrowd members tag your items listed on Etsy with INcrowdteam so that we can easily find and promote each others work! We can find you easier and purchase items from your shop faster, I know if I have an INcrowd member selling something I am looking for, I will stop right there!<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-30735694614689811992011-03-28T13:25:00.002-04:002011-03-28T13:31:38.744-04:00Insprired by PopAs you may remember two weeks ago, I called for INcrowd team members to create something inspired by a pop song. Kaytie Johnson of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/designtheory">Design Theory</a> felt a POP of inspiration and graciously shared with the team! Kaytie says that many of her pieces are inspired by music such as the listing below. The <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/69219178/paloma-necklace">Paloma Necklace</a> was inspired by the group Chic in particular a song called "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UFhdYhE9ko">I Want Your Love</a>." Kaytie says that she envisions Paloma Picasso wearing this piece while at Studio 54 in the 1970s, dancing the night away!<br />
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My inspiration came from a song by Florence and the Machine called "<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWOyfLBYtuU">The Dog Days are Over</a>". I have not listed the piece on Etsy yet but below is a sneak peak! Since the dog days are over, that must mean its time for the cats to rule! This piece was made from a vintage belt that my friend Jessica found, we re-purposed it with vintage brass chain and a piece of faceted Jet.<br />
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Monday is often times a day that some people dread and others look forward to. Either way, whether you consider Monday the beginning of the week or the day after Sunday, lets make it new and inspired! Today, I have been editing a photo album for a wedding I recently shot, and I have been listening to the popular music list on <a href="http://www.grooveshark.com/">Grooveshark</a>, and I can't stop smiling, dancing, and bouncing around. So, choose a song from any genre that inspires you to create, it can be from any year going back to the first billboard chart in 1936!<br />
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Send me a picture and a caption for your creation, and I will feature it in next weeks follow up blog post!<br />
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Send: jpg file of your creation, your name, shop url, and a link to item if its posted<br />
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Send to: ranasalame@gmail.com<br />
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<blockquote style="text-align: left;">I was born in Beirut in 1982, during the beginning of the Lebanese war. My mother has told me stories about how highly stressful it was for our family to escape the bombings from the north to the south, yet how life was still normal. It amazes me how anyone can live in or around such turmoil, especially the effect it has on small children. The memories I have are pleasant though, of labne and cucumber sandwiches (labne is a type of salty yogurt cheese), the Mediterranean sea, and playing on the ancient roman ruins of Baalbek. We left when I was four years old and joined my mothers side of the family who were already living in Dearborn, MI, where I grew up. I went to college in Mount Pleasant, MI, lived in Chicago for six years, and I now reside in Anderson (its a long story and I'm sticking to it). </blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I am far left, looking at the ducks and I still dress as colorfully. </td></tr>
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<blockquote>I like to say I am always doing the four c's, cooking, cleaning, creating, and crafting, interchangeably and individually. A few things I recently learned and did: tiled the kitchen floor (I am a DIY lover), completed my studio, forged three beautiful rings, made some B&G both from scratch (that was breakfast). As for my snap happiness, I took a photojournalism class at CMU my senior year and I fell in love with the camera. I currently freelance and do mostly weddings, band stuff and portraits. <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.ransalame.com/">Check it out here</a>. </span> I began making jewelry only last year but found that I have a real knack for it. My partner Nathan signed me up for Jewelry Making 1 at Lillstreet in Chicago last winter and it was really more like metalsmithing 101. I learned some great techniques and have been continuing to learn and grow as a metalsmith and jewelry designer. </blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Part of <a href="http://ranasalame.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-stu-stu-studio.html">my studio</a> and my love Marbles!</td></tr>
</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">TPM – According to your blog, you’re the “Lebanese Martha Stewart in training” - what kinds of things inspire you to create? How do you mange to stay inspired and creating while juggling every day life? </span><br />
<blockquote>Inspiration is everywhere, I write about all the things I love on my blog (<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.ranasalame.blogspot.com/">A Vision of Love</a></span>). Or as my bestie Kendal calls it, the Chronicles of Ranacles (pronounced rah-na). As for striving to be a Martha, nothing says love like DIY, especially when it's from scratch. I live in a 1890's farmhouse on three acres of land, I tend to my gardens, prune the fruit trees, cook and bake a wide variety of foods, from Mediterranean delights, to all American classics! I have made my own pickles, dried my own herbs, harvested walnuts, made a paper lantern, theme parties (with Martha's famous cocktails) and the list goes on. My house keeps me busy from inside to out through each season. I love entertaining, great conversations, learning and teaching. Creating just happens.</blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">TPM – You have a shop on Etsy – are you pleased with it’s success? Do you have any advice for craft mavens thinking of opening a shop? What are your favorite Etsy features (Treasuries, Shop Local, Pounce, Teams, etc)? </span><br />
<blockquote>I am happy with my progression so far, I have learned so much from Etsy and the fellow Etsians that I have reached out to. I love the community of it all! I love everything about Etsy, I think it is fantastic. I think the best advice I can give is to be persistent, keep growing, watch the wonderful tutorials that pertain to you and actually apply the knowledge that is presented, there are so many inspiring features on Etsy, and I think I am just starting to figure it out. I am still in the beginning stages of my shop, and can't wait to see where I am a year from now. I am currently working on revamping my banner and general appearance. The two things that keep getting brought up are the photographs and the story, and I am still working on it. I am great at capturing moments but for some reason these shiny little things elude me. I have been told to look at my favorites and find the trend in the picture style, and strive for that. If anyone has advice or feedback I welcome it! Please convo me! </blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">TPM – Please share a few of your favorite items listed in your shop and tell us a bit about them. </span><br />
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<blockquote>I love these earrings, the way they swing, the color, and so I am not redundant, I usually explain why I love a piece in the description of the item in my Etsy shop. Another of my favs are my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: black;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64004864/crystal-glass-and-sterling-silver">crystal teardrop necklaces</a></span> I love the way they catch the light. I would heart them all for different reasons! I take great pride in creating items that are well crafted and elegant. I was recently commissioned to make an engagement ring with a non traditional gem and it was amazing (still waiting for the proposal so I can post pictures!). </blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<blockquote>I would love to learn to sew and how to preserve small flowers and butterfly wings in an enclosure. </blockquote><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">TPM – Any closing thoughts – crafty or otherwise? </span><br />
<blockquote>This month I am going to do my best to learn more about SEO. This <a href="http://guides.seomoz.org/beginners-guide-to-search-engine-optimization">PDF</a> is a great resource that is mentioned on Etsy. And I can't wait for the first bonfire this spring.</blockquote><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">TPM – Well, I can’t rightly close out this interview without asking a totally random question...it would just be so unlike me! If you could be trapped in an elevator with any celebrity, who would it be, and why?</span><br />
<blockquote>Bjork, because I think we would pass the time by making beautiful songs with the buttons and the acoustics of it all.</blockquote><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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These sparkly numbers could win awards. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicESl8SeCD7PzOm6IRAO59S5pbKnMqOi5Dseoz0GVvhax4VB7ydBLUOQh3zFBWriWQleeFZFHs6JqFKsWYYzgxSfyCv2Th5Vkjx1YzhJS6GWPgWYneRg9CcwQFRSmckZfAXQq_heLHIF-n/s1600/il_fullxfull.204145216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicESl8SeCD7PzOm6IRAO59S5pbKnMqOi5Dseoz0GVvhax4VB7ydBLUOQh3zFBWriWQleeFZFHs6JqFKsWYYzgxSfyCv2Th5Vkjx1YzhJS6GWPgWYneRg9CcwQFRSmckZfAXQq_heLHIF-n/s320/il_fullxfull.204145216.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Everyone needs a cute <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/64890655/the-lillian-clutch-in-ivory-more-colors">clutch</a>, and this one by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/lynndavid">Lynn David</a> brings visions of Haliee Stienfeld's beautiful Marchesa gown. Cute, elegant, young and fresh! </div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNFDX3JozANTMLg2LZc2Zqmjr1hh5bcw4Y_sjiqMtt2xn72DgNq33aGibM4mcrVCOqAeymPY2YZpUJHalp02Bfo24L0Cd3bwzOc9SbS4vaT3IykeP-6G76hrx-BDzbX-caO3kSE48tmlv/s1600/il_fullxfull.99413463.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="276" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNFDX3JozANTMLg2LZc2Zqmjr1hh5bcw4Y_sjiqMtt2xn72DgNq33aGibM4mcrVCOqAeymPY2YZpUJHalp02Bfo24L0Cd3bwzOc9SbS4vaT3IykeP-6G76hrx-BDzbX-caO3kSE48tmlv/s320/il_fullxfull.99413463.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Okay so Marisa Tomei's dress got mixed reviews but one thing stayed true, everyone loved her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/32460822/vintage-gold-tone-sunburst-earrings">earrings</a>, check out these vintage treasures from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/oshe?ref=ls_profile">Oshe</a>, the sun burst design reminds everyone that your here to shine! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWV5-M-put1x2Aj8SCM_RIQhc2S7UqcKp9QpPSZUt7XEMnnqHL9EvxHx9R3VPRQcD0BhJT05AhtHYY4HImdxWMlHzUIcYtIAWRKdun9jJfuJCk5qHD1aONqbYfMfk4czUB46b44PdzpohE/s1600/il_fullxfull.195827651.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWV5-M-put1x2Aj8SCM_RIQhc2S7UqcKp9QpPSZUt7XEMnnqHL9EvxHx9R3VPRQcD0BhJT05AhtHYY4HImdxWMlHzUIcYtIAWRKdun9jJfuJCk5qHD1aONqbYfMfk4czUB46b44PdzpohE/s320/il_fullxfull.195827651.jpg" width="216" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She may have not been wearing a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/62699540/the-girl-is-a-vamp-lilac-silk-balconette">bra</a>, but I did think of Mila Kunis when I saw this hot little lilac number by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/ToadLillie?ref=ls_profile">ToadLillie</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjFxMcZNgsAAqvAacY_4jYeAjWK4VDgTleTdTc0UksI4zC0kmA12lSrdRwQJVEu6ayrWzszFshgA2qW9vWu3LmI-ipXyzU2sff4zvQ5Aj_tHLnODJ2c-TeYEOkhRtDxKu7AV1eqNxj7Dn/s1600/il_570xN.222047316.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNjFxMcZNgsAAqvAacY_4jYeAjWK4VDgTleTdTc0UksI4zC0kmA12lSrdRwQJVEu6ayrWzszFshgA2qW9vWu3LmI-ipXyzU2sff4zvQ5Aj_tHLnODJ2c-TeYEOkhRtDxKu7AV1eqNxj7Dn/s320/il_570xN.222047316.jpg" width="320" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/LaPlumeEthere?ref=ls_profile">LePlumeEthere</a> is not on our team, but these must be the spiting image of Jennifer Hudson's <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/68818973/purple-satin-peacock-pumps-size-8">purple shoes</a>, indeed they did go well with her crazy orange dress, and these would go well with a variety of award winning looks! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7pDPNULZGJy1axf-KAcpscglHwWt2oXX4A1ZaNHLTSC10OFfQKBy74inNb-R1VvzleOUxj-FQufszCFl1y1_MBpZbNJ1TeXS7W8yEA-Kgh-OqUq2FMrpf6o_zDopOdidGg_-xg5xYdGRE/s1600/il_75x75.195827651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br />
</a></div>post by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ranasalame">RanaSalame</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-61417867934100847992010-11-08T10:35:00.000-05:002010-11-08T10:35:31.723-05:00The INCrowdteam's New Home on Etsy!The INCrowdteam is proud to announce that we now have a brand-spanking-new home on Etsy!!<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5306/incrowdteam">The INCrowdteam on Etsy</a><br />
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If you're a current member we hope you like our new digs. <br />
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If you're a prospective member, please take a chance on us - we think you'll be glad you did!ThePeachMartinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114371105013597416noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-78496761253945129292010-08-30T19:27:00.003-04:002010-08-30T19:34:26.587-04:00A Fall Fairytale by PoisonGarden on Etsy<a href="http://www.poisongarden.etsy.com/">www.poisongarden.etsy.com</a> has created this gorgeous fall treasury that includes seven members of the Indiana Etsy Street Team (INCrowdteam), along with nine other Etsy sellers. You may click the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4c7b2bc250b28eef58fc4af9/a-fall-fairytale?index=1">here </a>to be taken to this treasury. INCrowdteam shops include:<br /><a href="http://www.erinkeys.etsy.com/">www.erinkeys.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.jcjools.etsy.com/">www.jcjools.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.daisydesignsfloral.etsy.com/">www.DaisyDesignsFloral.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.laktjohnson.etsy.com/">www.laktjohnson.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.spiceoflifedesigns.etsy.com/">www.spiceoflifedesigns.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.bellachicboutique.etsy.com/">www.bellachicboutique.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.weddingmonograms.etsy.com/">www.weddingmonograms.etsy.com</a><br /> Other shops featured include:<br /><a href="http://www.mandiecandy.etsy.com/">www.mandiecandy.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.thebloomingsouth.etsy.com/">www.thebloomingsouth.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.sassyfrass123.etsy.com/">www.sassyfrass123.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.liaison.etsy.com/">www.liaison.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.enchangingsoapflavors.etsy.com/">www.enchangingsoapflavors.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.chiclillovebugs.etsy.com/">www.chiclillovebugs.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.rachelsleaves.etsy.com/">www.rachelsleaves.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.laboheme.etsy.com/">www.laboheme.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.artfulbeginnings.etsy.com/">www.artfulbeginnings.etsy.com</a>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-47011892330806951032010-08-27T16:55:00.002-04:002010-08-27T16:56:49.677-04:00Under Construction! Pardon Our Dust!Please bear with us as we re-format the blog a bit.<br /><br />I hope to have it done by the end of the month.<br /><br />Thanks!!<br /><br />~Kim (aka <a href="http://thepeachmartini.etsy.com/">ThePeachMartini</a>)ThePeachMartinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114371105013597416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-6555281981013607012010-08-16T10:48:00.004-04:002010-08-16T10:56:27.484-04:002nd Annual Hoosier Artisan Holiday Boutique To Be Announced!Stay tuned for more details as they become available - <strong>contact information will be provided once the applications are finalized.</strong><br /><br />2nd Annual Hoosier Artisan Holiday Boutique<br /><br />When – Saturday November 27th, 2010<br /><br />Time – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM<br /><br />Where – Hamilton County Fairgrounds Exhibition Center<br /><a href="http://www.hamiltoncofairgrounds.com/exhibCenter.html">http://www.hamiltoncofairgrounds.com/exhibCenter.html</a><br /><br />What – A lightly juried show highlighting Hoosier artisans and crafters and their handmade wares. Get in the mood for the holidays, and help support local artists and the local economy!<br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Vendor Notes - Lightly juried show highlighting all Hoosier artisans. Vendors must be artists/crafters residing in the state of Indiana. Only handmade items will be considered; items that are up-cycled, re-purposed, significantly altered from their original state are considered handmade and will be permitted. NO COMMERCIALLY PRODUCED ITEMS ALLOWED. Will include a raffle benefiting Toys for Tots!Applications will be posted soon, along with fee information and booth details – please check back for more information!</span>ThePeachMartinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114371105013597416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-49708302021217680932010-06-24T14:13:00.004-04:002010-06-24T14:25:54.104-04:00Top 50 Etsy Moms: Mandrin DesignsImagine my surprise when I'm checking all my blog subscriptions and I noticed one of them had a link to Babble.com's list of the <a href="http://babble.com/mom/parenting-top-50/top-50-etsy-moms/madrin-designs-kristin-trautmann-johnson/">Top 50 Etsy Moms</a>...and who's name should I see listed as #31?? Miss Kristen @ <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/laktjohnson">Mandrin Designs</a>! <div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5486407903328840194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 318px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia6a1lUZ5uls80OnZejA3jvlm7PAcg-p9BNhP1oyF8KRIEYZm9KpQdBvvwy8nxc2Jvu3wOFNY5BFxnIOGSKh9DE5nT7moXlERXNU3TJj7beeYo6qlvhb-rJy6jxEsR0xUkQBMSnZ06QBg/s400/50+Top+Etsy+Moms+-+Mandrin+Designs.jpg" border="0" /> <div></div><div>Check the list for other fabulous Etsy Moms, and then hop on over to Kristen's shop and check out her amazing work!<br /></div><div>Congrats, Kristen!!<br /><br /></div><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>ThePeachMartinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114371105013597416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-36018022265635034462010-05-26T09:05:00.004-04:002010-05-26T09:58:29.284-04:00INCrowdteam INterview with Brenna @ Raven Haired<div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#3366ff;"><em><strong>Looks like it will be another glorious sunny day in NW Indiana! I hope the weather is pleasant for you, dear readers. I am pleased to introduce you to one of our newer members, Brenna of </strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ravenhaired"><strong>Raven Haired</strong></a></em></span><strong><em><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#3366ff;">! Settle in and enjoy another INCrowdteam INterview!</span></em><br /></strong><br /><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;">Name: Brenna</span></strong></span></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">City of residence: Fort Wayne, IN</span></strong></div><div><strong><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Shop name: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ravenhaired">Raven Haired</a> </span></strong></div><div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">INCrowdteam: Is there any meaning to your shop name? What made you choose it?<br /></span>Raven Haired:</strong> When I first signed up on Etsy I was only thinking about buying and the idea of a shop hadn't occurred to me yet. So the name of my shop is actually a translation of my name, Brenna, from Gaelic. It's always been an ironic family joke that my parents gave me a name that means "raven haired" and I have bright red hair!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">INCrowdteam: Tell me about items for sale in your Etsy shop.</span></strong><br /><strong>Raven Haired:</strong> I mainly have knitted laptop sleeves in my shop as well as sleeves for Ipods and Ipads. Many of the sleeves have fabric designs on them; flowers and animals, ect. I make each sleeve to order. How did I decide on making laptop sleeves for my shop? When I was working I had to buy myself a new laptop. Within 24 hours of taking it out of it's box I had gotten two scratches on it from just shoving it in my purse. I wanted to keep this investment in good shape so I knitted up a simple sleeve for it that wouldn't be bulky and would fit in any bag I had. As soon as I started using it I had friends, family, and co-workers asking where it came from. Flashforward and here is the the answer, "Raven Haired on Etsy"!<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">INCrowdteam: What’s your real-world job?<br /></span>Raven Haired:</strong> I've spent my time out of college working on political campaigns. It's long hours and hard work, but it's worth it. I started Etsy now that I'm taking a break from that and am hoping that if I keep working hard my shop will be a success and it can be my sole focus.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">INCrowdteam: How did you learn your Etsy craft?<br /></span>Raven Haired:</strong> Completely on my own and with a lot of trial and error! I'd known how to crochet since I was 11 or so but in high school I wanted to make my own cool knitted designs. I got a few books and just experimented with a lot of things. All through high school I knitted scarves and gloves for my family and friends. I never really learned to read patterns, so I just make it up as I go.</span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><div><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">INCrowdteam: What's your muse, or what turns that little creative light inside you on?<br /></span>Raven Haired:</strong> I have an almost constant desire to create. If it's not knitting or crocheting, it's usually cooking! I would never really consider myself an artist (that's my sister) but I do have this urge to create these wonderful functional creations.<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">INCrowdteam: What are your five favorite shops on Etsy?</span></strong><br /><strong>Raven Haired:</strong><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/involution">Involution</a> - She makes this amazing jewelry with felted wool. It's beautiful, check it out!</div><div><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/potterybybarbara">Pottery by Barbara</a> - The best are her baking dishes</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FeltedFriends">Felted Friends</a> - Felted stuffed animals</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/knittingmette">Knitting Mette</a> - My favorite are her monkeys!</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/clearmountaincraft">Clear Mountain Craft</a> - Just some really beautiful and colorful pottery.</div></span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><div><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">INCrowdteam: Which three of your own items for sale are your favorite? Why do you like them so much?</span></strong><br /><strong>Raven Haired:</strong> That's a tough call but I like these three just because they are my favorite shapes and color combinations.</div><div> </div><div><strong>13" Laptop Sleeve - Whale on Blue</strong></div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46737214/13in-laptop-sleeve-whale-on-blue"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 253px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 384px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4018/4641399303_03c0704deb.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>13" Laptop Sleeve - Bird on Goldenrod Yellow</strong><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46532511/13-in-laptop-sleeve-bird-on-goldenrod"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 322px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4034/4641399325_b28352c4fe_o.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46532511/13-in-laptop-sleeve-bird-on-goldenrod" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a> </div><strong>15" Laptop Sleeve - Diving Eagle on Emeral Green</strong><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/46646311/15in-laptop-sleeve-diving-eagle-on"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 375px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 500px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4023/4641399337_3b72e97be8.jpg" border="0" /></a></span> <div><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">INCrowdteam: What's the best compliment you've received from a buyer?</span></strong><br /><strong>Raven Haired:</strong> I've only had one buyer so far but her feedback was enough to keep me going for a while:"This laptop sleeve is so cute and it fits perfect! Beautiful work! And shipped fast too!"<br /><br /><strong><span style="color:#3366ff;">INCrowdteam: Where else can we find you on the Internet?<br /></span>Raven Haired:</strong> I also have a Facebook page: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ravenhaired" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/ravenhaired</a></span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><div><br /><em><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>That's all for today, folks! Stop by Brenna's shop and have a look around - some really cute stuff in there - I'm thinking those laptop sleeves would make GREAT graduation gifts!!</strong></span></em></div><div><em><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong></strong></span></em> </div><div><em><span style="color:#3366ff;"><strong>Are you an INCrowdteam member who'd like to be featured in this Q&A? Or maybe you know a member who'd be perfect for it? If so, contact me at </strong></span></em></span><a href="http://thepeachmartini.etsy.com/"><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#3366ff;"><em><strong>ThePeachMartini</strong></em></span></a><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"> </span></div></div>ThePeachMartinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114371105013597416noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-80702253597640545222010-04-12T08:45:00.002-04:002010-04-12T09:24:42.478-04:00INCrowdteam INterview with Michelle @ Hi Mamma<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#6600cc;"><em>Good morning guys and gals! I am pleased to introduce you to our very own Michelle from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/himamma">Hi Mamma</a>! With a unique shop name, and a real passion for her craft, Michelle shares some of her favorite goodies with us...</em></span> <div><div><div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Name: Michelle Vackar</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>City of residence: Carmel, Indiana</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Shop name: Hi Mamma</strong></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">INCrowdteam: I love the name of your shop! What made you decide on it?</span></strong> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Hi Mamma:</span></strong> Hi Mamma actually is what my older daughter, now 5 years old, would say walking around the house, pretending she was talking on the telephone, playing with her dolls or to me. I always thought it was kind of a catchy name. When I learned more about Etsy, I thought, that might be a good name for my shop! The products that are offered are all something that have been a part of their lives (as well as mine). Now that we are getting older, we are going to be expanding our product line. My logo represents my two daughters and me. Both of my girls love monkeys! I just thought it was appropriate for the logo to have all three of us as monkeys. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#6633ff;"><strong>INCrowdteam: Tell me about items for sale at your Etsy shop.</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Hi Mamma:</span></strong> I love to sew and one of my favorite things has been to make baby/toddler changing pad covers! There are so many fun prints, as well as beautiful solid fabrics that make cute covers. Currently all changing pad covers are made out of soft flannel. That way the covers are soft and warm to the baby/toddlers back. I also sew a fair bit of customer orders where people will email me to see if I have fabric of this type of theme they are wanting to do for their nursery. It has been so much fun to help another family create something special area for their little one. My younger daughter (who is 2 years old) has had fun with various print changing pad covers. We have one changing pad cover that has owls, lady bugs, birds, etc., on it and she will just talk about them as I change her diaper. She also loves to pick which changing pad cover she would like to have in her room each week. In addition to changing pad covers, I make cloth diaper wipes, have embroidered baby bibs, burp cloths, baby/toddler car strap covers for in the car/strollers and make pumpkin seat covers for babies staying warm in the fall/winter months. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong></strong></span> </div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">INCrowdteam: What’s your real-world job?</span></strong> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Hi Mamma:</span></strong> Freelance marketing/public relations, logo embroidery for companies, and working to on Hi Mamma items. I work from home so that I can be home with my daughters. I have a little bit of crazy hours after the girls go to sleep but it is worth it to me! I also volunteer my time for Modern Handmade Child online magazine (www.modernhandmadechild.com), where I serve as their public relations manager for the magazine. </span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">INCrowdteam: How did you learn your Etsy craft?</span></strong> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#000000;">Hi Mamma:</span></strong> My mom. When we were growing up we would always do some type of craft, sew, etc. It was not until I had my oldest daughter that I totally fell in love with it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">INCrowdteam: What's your muse, or what turns that little creative light inside you on?</span></strong> </span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Hi Mamma: </strong>My daughters will sometimes come up with some ideas, I will be like hmmm that might be a good idea. After I have thought about the idea, I think try to create my own pattern. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#6633ff;"><strong>INCrowdteam: What are your five favorite shops on Etsy?</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Hi Mamma:</strong></span></div><ol><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The Cocoon Wrap Mama - <a href="http://www.thecocoonwrapmama.etsy.com/" target="_blank">http://www.thecocoonwrapmama.etsy.com/</a> (this is my sisters website)</span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Gudonyatoo - <a href="http://gudonyatoo.etsy.com/" target="_blank">GudonyaToo.etsy.com</a></span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">My Beautiful Girl - <a href="http://mybeautifulgirl.etsy.com/" target="_blank">MyBeautifulGirl.etsy.com</a></span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Paper and String - <a href="http://paperandstring.etsy.com/" target="_blank">paperandstring.etsy.com</a></span></li><br /><li><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Rabbit Stop - <a href="http://rabbitstop.etsy.com/" target="_blank">rabbitstop.etsy.com</a></span></li></ol><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">INCrowdteam: Which three of your own items for sale are your favorite? Why do you like them so much?</span> </strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Hi Mamma:</strong></span></div><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Lady Bug and Bumble Bee Changing Pad Cover <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30855343"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2763/4514041855_a4af8020f5_o.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Lilly Pad and Frog Changing Pad Cover<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30918209"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 430px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 285px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4026/4514041873_7c19955e1e_o.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Whimsy Doodle Car Strap Covers for Car Seats, Strollers, and More <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=44077609"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 324px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 413px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4514041897_61238b20fa_o.jpg" border="0" /></a></span></p><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">INCrowd</span><span style="color:#6633ff;">team: What's the best compliment you've received from a buyer?</span></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Hi Mamma: </strong>I participated in the Etsy Kids Baby Shower. The mom that I had was just about to have her fourth baby. I made her a baby changing pad cover. She shared with me what colors she was going to have in the nursery, the theme, etc. I emailed her some swatches to see if she liked any of them. She wrote me a really nice note after the birth of her little girl. </span></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#6633ff;"><strong>INCrowdteam: Where else can we find you on the Internet?</strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><strong>Hi Mamma: </strong>I have a blog called Hi Mamma Designs – <a href="http://www.himammadesigns.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://www.himammadesigns.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><em><span style="color:#6633ff;"><strong>Are you an INCrowdteam member who'd like to be featured in this Q&A? Or maybe you know a member who'd be perfect for it? If so, contact me at </strong></span><a href="http://thepeachmartini.etsy.com/"><strong><span style="color:#6633ff;">ThePeachMartini</span></strong></a></em></span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#6633ff;"><em><a href="http://thepeachmartini.etsy.com/"><strong>!</strong></a></em></span></div></div></div></div>ThePeachMartinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114371105013597416noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-34684558723637800612010-04-06T09:28:00.003-04:002010-04-06T09:38:57.421-04:00INCrowdteam's KBShimmer Featured in "This Handmade Life."<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Tahoma;font-size:12px;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; line-height: 18px; white-space: normal;">The INCrowdteam's very own KBShimmer was featured in Etsy's Storque edition of "This Handmade Life." </span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium; line-height: 18px; white-space: normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; white-space: normal;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Click the link below to read the entire blog posting!</span></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/working-overtime-christy-rose-of-kbshimmer-7501/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">This Handmade Life - Working Overtime: Christy Rose of KBShimmer</span></a></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Congrats, Christy!!</span></div></span>ThePeachMartinihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04114371105013597416noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-47366400976677603102010-03-11T20:58:00.004-05:002010-03-11T21:04:07.032-05:00FOR KIDS ONLY! 15 UNDER<a href="http://www.gloriousglassgarden.etsy.com/">http://www.gloriousglassgarden.etsy.com/</a> has created a cool treasury with kid items for $15 and under! Viewable through Sun., Mar 14 at 6:04 a.m. the treasury, entitled <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=118889">For Kids Only! 15 Under </a>features the following INCrowdTeam artists:<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.imaginationkids.etsy.com/">http://www.imaginationkids.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sewendless.etsy.com/">http://www.sewendless.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.dancingturtle.etsy.com/">http://www.dancingturtle.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.art2theextreme.etsy.com/">http://www.art2theextreme.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.auntcindysattic.etsy.com/">http://www.auntcindysattic.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.twoseasidebabes.etsy.com/">http://www.twoseasidebabes.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.chuckebrydwallart.etsy.com/">http://www.chuckebrydwallart.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.curiocastle.etsy.com/">http://www.curiocastle.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.bythewayside.etsy.com/">http://www.bythewayside.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.cordialkitten.etsy.com/">http://www.cordialkitten.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.pumpkinbear.etsy.com/">http://www.pumpkinbear.etsy.com/</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.twogirlsandamom.etsy.com/">http://www.twogirlsandamom.etsy.com/</a>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-44605549469359583482010-02-05T16:17:00.003-05:002010-02-05T16:23:02.536-05:00Go, ColtsJaci of b<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/bythewayside">ythewayside</a> has created a gorgeous treasury filled with Colts blue! The treasury will be available for viewing through Monday, February 8 at 8:19 a.m. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=85691">Go, Colts!</a> includes the following INCrowdteam shops:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.twoseasidebabes.etsy.com/">www.TwoSeasideBabes.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.clairebabydesigns.etsy.com/">www.Clairebabydesigns.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.glassaddictions.etsy.com/">www.GlassAddictions.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.kbshimmer.etsy.com/">www.KBShimmer.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.feltsewgood.etsy.com/">www.FeltSewGood.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.pkfairaday.etsy.com/">www.pkfairaday.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.lochristine.etsy.com/">www.lochristine.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.katidids.etsy.com/">www.katidids.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.triplicatearts.etsy.com/">www.TriplicateArts.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.mountainmamachic.etsy.com/">www.mountainmamachic.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.thebrasshussy.etsy.com/">www.TheBrassHussy.etsy.com</a><br /><a href="http://www.johnniebelinda.etsy.com/">www.johnniebelinda.etsy.com</a><br /><br />Enjoy!Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-54873439628580298112010-01-25T17:50:00.008-05:002010-01-25T18:26:25.008-05:00Meet: TimeandSand<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMSUX37uKXatrUBBK7W2ACFSgFPDoTPKKepLO2W5wD0l4J86b4P9TSwpBWe2ZdQ1MHMg4my2Zt26PlB1fFfnv-jNCJjN55cUAeEmGVUgGuJ-_lLhtTjoSQ3em3F3iU_qGWXkgHFccDNs/s1600-h/TASnecklace.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnMSUX37uKXatrUBBK7W2ACFSgFPDoTPKKepLO2W5wD0l4J86b4P9TSwpBWe2ZdQ1MHMg4my2Zt26PlB1fFfnv-jNCJjN55cUAeEmGVUgGuJ-_lLhtTjoSQ3em3F3iU_qGWXkgHFccDNs/s320/TASnecklace.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430821608235749250" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'Times New Roman';font-size:medium;"><p><i>Hello happy blog readers! This week's feature is coming a day early -- I'm leaving for a week-long fabulous San Diego vacation, so enjoy meeting Carrie Davies, of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimeandSand">TimeandSand</a> jewelry.</i></p><p><span><b>Name</b>: Carrie Davies</span><br /></p><p><span><b>City</b>: Columbus, Indiana</span></p><p><span><b>Is there any meaning behind the name of your shop? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span style="color:#333333;">In 2003 I became quite ill, had surgery and was bed-ridden for six weeks. My husband bought me some wire, beads and a wire-wrapping book I spent most of that six weeks learning to make wire wrapped pieces and listening to Sarah Groves. Her song “Pictures of Egypt,” spoke of the exodus from Egypt and the long time spent in the desert. The line, “Why all this time and sand? Is this so I will appreciate the promised land?” spoke to me. This experience changed my outlook on my artistic talent, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TimeandSand">TimeandSand</a> jewelry was born.</span> </span></b></span></p><p><span><b>What’s your real-world job? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span>I am the director of outreach and care for Grace Lutheran Church here in Columbus.</span></span></b></span></p><p><span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQKmQhuEKTd5j0YGRMnoL5cnCWJo_UjdU6-I9Jg9TDT3UkJ9Y6bdNYKaHvfaNx1xEmfiMF2apP25_UnSlkZnk1GFSPLa749bj0EJhlXkIzPQy6sgxl-jn2PWAnTZKC8coVajkwgDMbuI/s1600-h/TAScustom.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjQKmQhuEKTd5j0YGRMnoL5cnCWJo_UjdU6-I9Jg9TDT3UkJ9Y6bdNYKaHvfaNx1xEmfiMF2apP25_UnSlkZnk1GFSPLa749bj0EJhlXkIzPQy6sgxl-jn2PWAnTZKC8coVajkwgDMbuI/s320/TAScustom.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430821784402322370" /></a><b>How did you learn your Etsy craft? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;">I</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span> started with a book, beads and some wire. Over the past five years I have taken some classes, learned a lot from other artists on JewelryLessons.com and am now teaching classes to others. But mostly I am self-taught.</span> </span></b></span></p><p><span><b>What's your muse, or what turns that little creative light inside you on? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><span>I often am inspired by something I see in nature, such as a wintery night or a beautiful sunrise, but sometimes it is an idea that pops in my head, or often someone will ask if I can do a particular thing. Then I am off, trying to make what’s in my head into a piece. It's the best challenge for me, and I never back away from a challenge.</span> </span></b></span></p><p><span><b>What are your five favorite shops on Etsy?</b></span></p><p></p><ol><li><span><a href="http://zacszoaps.etsy.com/">zacszoaps </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000FF;">-- </span></span><span>This is my son’s shop. I am his helper. He has made soaps for three years. At 15 he is quite the entrepreneur.</span></li><li><span><a href="http://muttsamore.etsy.com/">MuttsAmore</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000FF;">--</span></span><span> This is my daughter and my shop. She makes the dog treats. All the dogs in the community know her, and they appreciate her work!</span> </li><li><span><a href="http://www.conduitpress.etsy.com/">ConduitPress</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000FF;">-- </span></span><span>This is an INcrowder. I love her repurposing.</span> </li><li><span><a href="http://www.quecraft.etsy.com/">quecraft </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000FF;">--</span></span><span> She has some of the most beautiful hair accessories I have ever seen, very elegant.</span> </li><li><span><a href="http://www.teaman.etsy.com/">teaman </a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000FF;">--</span></span><span> He makes the tastiest teas! I love his decaf mild chai tea. I am addicted to it!</span> </li></ol><p></p><p><a name="0.1_graphic04"></a><span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNU_R4cMYE9YeFiDgJ3mBGwQSaq54O4kSoMDW53EbRBl2ukpEGEfX3P0sQg4ySFP2RAee-unKC-B-2_hlZy0MqYd4o8VSLabmSrZKP5IvTLBexIjwDggFEnMfLtuWb9qSQ5VYvRXhlrI/s1600-h/TASbracelet.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 232px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFNU_R4cMYE9YeFiDgJ3mBGwQSaq54O4kSoMDW53EbRBl2ukpEGEfX3P0sQg4ySFP2RAee-unKC-B-2_hlZy0MqYd4o8VSLabmSrZKP5IvTLBexIjwDggFEnMfLtuWb9qSQ5VYvRXhlrI/s320/TASbracelet.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430821940380748066" /></a><b>Which three of your own items for sale are your favorite? Why do you like them so much? </b></span><br /></p><p></p><ol><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=25153248">Black Agate Druzy Woven Bezel Necklace</a> -- <span>This is the first woven bezel I made that did not have supporting wires in the back. I was proud of the accomplishment and I love the stone! Now I never use supporting wires, I like the fact that the way a wrap is how the stone stay put with no glue, no solder, no supporting wires! How cool is that? (top photo)</span></li><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=38278791">Family Tree Pendant, custom piece</a> -- <span>I had an idea to do a piece with birthstones and was working on a Tree of Life and bam, the two ideas came together, and now I make custom pendants with your choice of birthstones. Every one is different, and each tells the story of a special family. (middle photo)</span></li><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36629860">Singing the Blues Bracelet</a> -- <span>My first pieces were beaded and linked bracelets like this one. They hold a special place in my heart. My first sale was one of these bracelets to a woman behind me in the Wal-mart line. It was the first time I believed what everyone had been saying: “You could sell these." (third photo)</span></li></ol><p></p><p><span><b>What's the best compliment you've received from a buyer?</b> </span><span>A few weeks before Christmas I received an order from Sharon, a woman about my age living in California who wanted me to make five pendants with the birthstones of her and her four sisters. They had just learned that their oldest sister had terminal cancer, and Sharon wanted to give a family pendant to each of her sisters for what would probably be their last Christmas together. </span><br /></p><p><span>This story touched my heart. Having lost loved ones to cancer, I knew the point they were at: trying take the news in, and time was short. It was a big order, and I took it on with honor. I worked hard, and each piece was as identical to the other as I could make them -- a difficult task. Each piece usually takes on a personality of its own. Feeling wonderful about my work, I sent them off and felt satisfied that I had done the best I could.</span><br /></p><p><span>A few days later I received an email from Sharon.</span></p><p><span></span></p><blockquote><p><span>Carrie,</span></p><p><span>I came home after a very long day at work to find that the pendants were delivered in today's mail! They are just beautiful -- even more so in person than I imagined. I can't wait to give them to my sisters this weekend, and I know we will all cherish each of them as a beloved keepsake for years to come. Your heart is clearly in your work! Thank you so much for doing such a lovely job, for the great customer service and for your warmth and humanity. Happy holidays!</span></p><p><span>Sharon</span><span> </span></p></blockquote><p><span>I cannot explain how much this meant to me. This is my goal with each piece. I imagine that my jewelry will be passed down from generation to generation and become family heirlooms. I am so touched when someone lets me in their story, shares their joy, sorrow, pain and happiness. </span><br /></p><p><span><b>Where else can we find you on the Internet? </b><span>I have my own <a href="http://www.timeandsand.com/">Web site</a> and</span><span> just finished updating it this week! <span>I have two other shops. <a href="http://www.kitsaboodle.etsy.com/">kitsaboodle</a></span><span> is my newest shop where I make sit-and- create kits for all ages. There are jewelry kits sewing kits, and crafting kits. <a href="http://www.mybeadsyourbeads.etsy.com/">mybeadsyourbeads</a></span><span> is my destash shop. You can find my blog <a href="http://www.awrappersview.blogspot.com/">here</a> and my <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Columbus-IN/Time-and-Sand-Jewelry-Classes-Gifts/125904205196">Facebook</a> here. I also <a href="http://twitter.com/timeandsand">tweet</a>. </span></span></span></p><p><i>Are you an INCrowdteam member who'd like to be featured in this Q&A? Or maybe you know a member who'd be perfect for it? If so, contact me at <a href="http://jaclyn1423.etsy.com">Jaclyn1423</a>!</i></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-73970014123226165132010-01-19T20:37:00.009-05:002010-01-19T21:01:18.847-05:00Meet: Blondie3022<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaLXJzRSd7Op7mtFQCrsDJtpzqnW0DPP4eXdFa_4wl5bh_N8KjOdZyOj24IR_sOYS8nKabb2E4iELUiDhUapumM2eryoyLLcNVlIj2zEKMXNyZxRk-kXlqKM4Xa8OTNSZjMOvfgmFFfYQ/s1600-h/sondraeat.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaLXJzRSd7Op7mtFQCrsDJtpzqnW0DPP4eXdFa_4wl5bh_N8KjOdZyOj24IR_sOYS8nKabb2E4iELUiDhUapumM2eryoyLLcNVlIj2zEKMXNyZxRk-kXlqKM4Xa8OTNSZjMOvfgmFFfYQ/s320/sondraeat.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428635522027837522" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;"><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>This week, we'll meet Sondra, a photographer who sees letters all around her. Read on to learn more.</i></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Name</b>: Sondra Goebel Stout</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Shop name</b>: </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/blondie3022"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Blondie3022</span></a></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's your real-world job?</b> I'm a chef by trade, but now I take photos. It may sound strange, but cooking is creative, too.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>How did you get started with your craft? </b>I was lead down the path of taking photos by my mother. She purchased some letter art from a show for my kids. I got the letter art home, put them on the wall and they fell apart. I said, "I can do this." After a lot of photos, I got it down.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Where do the photos of all your letters come from? </b>I like to take photos of letters once a week. The photos we have now are photos taken from Indiana to Florida. I'm getting ready to go to St.Louis for a couple of days to take more photos. <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZmcaxeZAhS1giOxXISALjRmrAigvTQiW2e1-eG7XRXJQJxCRrX5xnD11BwDSVFFL_s3U96VeQBGAXAOdro_HlsM12e5HkKfPMNUIF-FVZOiNJVdePY7Vkmlo1SgRN7Ln-UCv5QVqa60/s1600-h/sondralll.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZmcaxeZAhS1giOxXISALjRmrAigvTQiW2e1-eG7XRXJQJxCRrX5xnD11BwDSVFFL_s3U96VeQBGAXAOdro_HlsM12e5HkKfPMNUIF-FVZOiNJVdePY7Vkmlo1SgRN7Ln-UCv5QVqa60/s320/sondralll.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428635727546741538" /></a></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>How much time do you put into your craft?</b> I am now doing this full time, and my partner is opening a craft house and putting together a catalog for home parties.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>How did you hear about Etsy?</b> I was told about Etsy from a fellow Etisian, at </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/Paisleymoon.etsy.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">paisleymoon</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. I have been hooked since.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Tell me about your favorite items for sale online.</b></span></span></div><div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;">Eat -- Let's face it: Everyone loves to eat, and finding cool stuff to put on your walls in the kitchen is sometimes difficult. This goes with all kitchen decor. (image at top of post)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;">Live, Laugh Love -- I love to see groupings on walls. It makes a room look well put-together. (middle image)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Colts -- Need I say more? It makes a great gift for men or a sports lover, and if you live in Indiana, you likely love the Colts. (at right and below)</span></span></span></li></ul><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0XfDVM9x1YzAv47CYatB5BChX1UR_zPZqDpA5P31w6d9_R1naESgLrEfzhFf7UHHnx-Z2Hu491SPjHDxP0DHVYIbY0tIaprHaODPFLiieDRAvbyWlG7mLyE3ak1HumawXctjSrb8CrM/s1600-h/sondracolts.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI0XfDVM9x1YzAv47CYatB5BChX1UR_zPZqDpA5P31w6d9_R1naESgLrEfzhFf7UHHnx-Z2Hu491SPjHDxP0DHVYIbY0tIaprHaODPFLiieDRAvbyWlG7mLyE3ak1HumawXctjSrb8CrM/s320/sondracolts.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428635949979104610" /></a><b>Where else can we find you online?</b> You can find me on Facebook at "Sondra Stout," and I post my new listings there. I also have a Web site, </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.lettersfromhomeabcart.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Letters from Home</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, that's getting ready for some good changes.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><i>Are you an INCrowdteam member who'd like to be featured on this Q&A? Let me know! Convo me at </i><a href="http://jaclyn1423.etsy.com/"><i>Jaclyn1423</i></a><i>.</i></span></span></div></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-45292348713335108312010-01-05T19:00:00.006-05:002010-01-05T20:05:39.712-05:00Meet: glitteringphotos<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqo-yWYg-22UlLuQPfao2x76M8bdamIhYu9UVuLcLkBKRSPOxBAmdJQ08iVaXsBLaDCQh33JhIxuWWxHgEHE8TNeyoijACO4v15_DiUXJxI-ed3eUsNG28rrlVHH3ifFOF-iacSZ9YaRc/s1600-h/GPbird.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqo-yWYg-22UlLuQPfao2x76M8bdamIhYu9UVuLcLkBKRSPOxBAmdJQ08iVaXsBLaDCQh33JhIxuWWxHgEHE8TNeyoijACO4v15_DiUXJxI-ed3eUsNG28rrlVHH3ifFOF-iacSZ9YaRc/s320/GPbird.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423425355457382978" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i>Hello, happy blog readers! Forgive my absence last Tuesday -- does anyone else find it nearly impossible to get things done in the midst of the holidays? This week, I'm back with glitteringphotos, a sparkling Etsy shop based out of Jeffersonville, Ind. The shop is more than mere photography; shop owner Debbie Rigrish really makes her work, well, glitter. Read on for more!</i></span></div><div><br /></div>Name</b>: Debbie Rigrish</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>City of residence</b>: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffersonville,_Indiana">Jeffersonville</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>Shop name</b>: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/glitteringphotos">glitteringphotos</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/glitteringphotos"></a> <b>Is there any meaning behind the name of your shop?</b> Not really. Since that's what I do, I though it would make it easy to remember. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>Tell me about the types of items for sale at your Etsy shop. </b>I have mostly glittered photos of nature but am now offering non glittered, too.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPUt5RU1r1FTnh04vj0q6YKxCokswxI4mkeEl5tNEEhuTy0oQ2M8rriFCCa8t7kXbU9fMRufQJx-0W2cGcYWScyqvj3oC55MWQYw6PE8s9enjNejqS2jAmCWXJXkIE5lk7__0y19UkVQ/s1600-h/GPbush.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPUt5RU1r1FTnh04vj0q6YKxCokswxI4mkeEl5tNEEhuTy0oQ2M8rriFCCa8t7kXbU9fMRufQJx-0W2cGcYWScyqvj3oC55MWQYw6PE8s9enjNejqS2jAmCWXJXkIE5lk7__0y19UkVQ/s320/GPbush.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423425660796678466" /></a><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>What’s your real-world job?</b> I'm a bond trader at a brokerage firm in Louisville, KY.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>How did you learn your Etsy craft?</b> It's just something I came up with while looking at some of my saved photographs looking for a nice present. I just saw one and thought, "That would really look cool with some glitter on it," so I started experimenting with it. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>What's your muse, or what turns that little creative light inside you on?</b> I've always enjoyed nature photography, so that part was just natural. Now I tend to look at my photography not only as just beautiful but also as "would that look even better glittered?" It's not always easy to decide. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>What are your five favorite shops on Etsy?</b> </span></span></span></div><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/schin">schin</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintingsbyJD">PaintingsbyJD</a></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MichaelsPhotography">MichaelsPhotography</a></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MicheleP222">MicheleP222</a></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FeralGlass">FeralGlass</a></span></li></ol></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Which three of your own items for sale are your favorite? Why do you like them so much?</b> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5lLTVeLaPA20pEYwo4HLakt10aEvvbJ8zQk4aGi1YW00QJ-S4BAI8FqVC0FB9Ign0rVJeMaXT_vZXviX56StWSZO_J19ADCBVW75EQ_nwruGXeT5a2aZDZYR7VQHPTX63iWxTYiquDI/s1600-h/GPsunset.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr5lLTVeLaPA20pEYwo4HLakt10aEvvbJ8zQk4aGi1YW00QJ-S4BAI8FqVC0FB9Ign0rVJeMaXT_vZXviX56StWSZO_J19ADCBVW75EQ_nwruGXeT5a2aZDZYR7VQHPTX63iWxTYiquDI/s320/GPsunset.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5423426002513704338" /></a></span></span></span></div><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=sr_list_1&listing_id=32275933&ga_search_query=Crane+Hiding&ga_search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_6449437">Crane Hiding, 8 x 10</a> -- I like because he just looked so cute standing there behind that stump. (At top of post)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35007248">Flowering Almonds, 16 x 20</a> -- Because it is one of my most favorite plants in my garden. (Second image in post)</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20847861">Sunset over Ft, Myers No. 2, 8 x 10</a> -- Because to me it looks like the eye of God looking down on us. (At right)</span></li></ol></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's the best compliment you've received from a buyer?</b> That the photograph looks so much better in person. Taking pics of photographs is harder than you may think.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>Where else can we find you on the Internet?</b> I'm on <a href="http://tinyurl.com/glitteringphotos">Facebook</a> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.twitter.com/gliteringphotos">Twitter</a></span></span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/gliteringphotos." target="_blank" rel="nofollow" style="padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; text-decoration: none; color: rgb(1, 146, 181); "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I haven't had the time to do a blog yet but eventually will.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i>Are you an Indiana Estisian who'd like to be a member of the INCrowdteam? Leave us a comment! Or maybe you're already an INCrowdteam member and would like to see your shop featured in this blog. If so, shoot me a convo at <a href="http://jaclyn1423.etsy.com">Jaclyn1423</a>.</i></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-78686955837253447412009-12-22T20:03:00.007-05:002010-05-19T14:17:29.151-04:00Meet: GossamerWings Studios<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OROzJfO5_rdJV3S7mJFdLY93ujefcpKx3H8Mh7S2Cj4Jpoq_Z3D22y1qlf9rlX_850XVSd0-mIJLm1Mjz31z1_HJXPQ17YIFTk2nkaUHltW-edS2F-_NAQd1tLE_n01XIkmsk9_Cy0o/s1600-h/GSshoes.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418266764734633922" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5OROzJfO5_rdJV3S7mJFdLY93ujefcpKx3H8Mh7S2Cj4Jpoq_Z3D22y1qlf9rlX_850XVSd0-mIJLm1Mjz31z1_HJXPQ17YIFTk2nkaUHltW-edS2F-_NAQd1tLE_n01XIkmsk9_Cy0o/s320/GSshoes.jpg" border="0" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Happy Tuesday, INCrowdteam blog readers! Today, we get two-for-the-price-of-one! Nina Newton runs two different Etsy shops: one refurbishes vintage goodies while the other is an up-and-coming shop that will feature gifts for babies. Read on to learn more!</span></i> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><b>Name</b>: </span><span class="il" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,204); -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Nina</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"> </span></span><span class="il" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,204); -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';">Newton</span></span></span> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="font-size:0;"><span class="il" style="BACKGROUND-COLOR: rgb(255,255,204); -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="font-size:0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>City of residence</b>: <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_City,_IN">Columbia City, IN</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="font-size:0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbia_City,_IN"></a></span><br /><b>Shop name</b>: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gossamerwingsstudio"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">GossamerWings Studio</span></a> and <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaslittletreasure">mamaslittletreasure</a></span></span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="font-size:0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaslittletreasure"></a></span></span></span><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Is there any meaning behind the name of your shop? </b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/gossamerwingsstudio">Gossamer Wings Studio</a> was inspired by the idea of bringing new life to old or vintage items. This shop is filled with vintage and hand-embellished garments, shoes and accessories. I love to work with vintage, especially when I can refashion an item through hand-embellishment, having been a thrift shopper all of my life. </span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br />My other shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaslittletreasure"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">mamaslittletreasure</span></a>, was inspired by our two beautiful daughters who were adopted from China, Gracie and Annie. I started out designing and creating boutique children's clothing and selling my designs online. When that became too overwhelming and time-consuming, I started writing my designs up in eBook patterns, which are sold online at </span></span><a href="http://www.youcanmakethis.com/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">www.youcanmakethis.com</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. I also have craft projects, hand-crafted journals, totebags, pincushions and a few other home decor items in the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaslittletreasure"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">mamaslittletreasure</span></a> shop.</span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="font-size:0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YJ4ypkAnrp9y2f0M2KJxn4XU676efHJTARNKaEaNnGVjm0d3_ZJmOvGPTrgn_WfBGiEGtFqPsQV00GhNQxMGqZ875_QFVsECw7D_dcmGc5-UWc2QPbmIh5mLjjJd30f_JVpJ8AL_EUk/s1600-h/GSjournal.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418266448768166226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8YJ4ypkAnrp9y2f0M2KJxn4XU676efHJTARNKaEaNnGVjm0d3_ZJmOvGPTrgn_WfBGiEGtFqPsQV00GhNQxMGqZ875_QFVsECw7D_dcmGc5-UWc2QPbmIh5mLjjJd30f_JVpJ8AL_EUk/s320/GSjournal.jpg" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="font-size:0;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><b>What’s your real-world job? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Before we brought the girls home, I taught at a community college. I most recently worked for about a year and a half at a bank, but my heart is really here at home with my family and my creative projects. So, now I am working full-time from home, building my online business.</span></b></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>How did you learn your Etsy craft?</b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> As a life-long seamstress, quilter, designer and fiber artist, I am completely self-taught and continue to try new ideas. If they turn out beautiful, that's great! If my latest idea doesn't become what I envisioned, I move on to the the next idea in my head, and that keeps me pretty busy.</span></span></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's your muse, or what turns that little creative light inside you on? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">My creative inspiration comes from many places. We live out in the country, by a lake, so my surroundings are important in my ability to visualize my ideas. I am also greatly inspired by my thrift shopping adventures where I find vintage buttons, jewelry, gorgeous fabric and classic vintage garments, shoes and accessories that are just waiting to be brought back to life with a little TLC.</span></b></span></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><br /></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What are your five favorite shops on Etsy?</b><br /></span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">I absolutely LOVE </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/audreyandgrace"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">audryandgrace</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">! </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">The designs and artistry of the garments in this shop are amazing!</span></span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pinkpurse"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">pink purse</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> is so dramatic and romantic!</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Pamela at the </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/delightfuldesigner"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">delightfuldesigner</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> is great! I buy lots of my lace from her for my embellishment projects. </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Jeanette from </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jeanettejed"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">jeanettejed</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> is one of the most generous and thoughtful people I have ever met! </span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">The handcrafted cards in Lamar's shop </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lamarlynch?ga_search_query=LamarLynch&ga_search_type=seller_usernames"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">lamarlynch</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> are gorgeous.</span></span></li></ol></span></b></span><b></b></span><b></b></span><b><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span style="font-size:0;"><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_S8Q3GsuzJUxSAKp2n-k-eTm_icCMQEe-D8_p7IS22fp_iHz4TArVCgoGhEOB4tb1J9jAMF8XrnmCOF6Ihmxru50Vs9xOvU_0GWAC3HLV98E1_BuD9RWYsnBWCL_Dj6RBM1p806C3-8/s1600-h/GSboustier.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418267471622504402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ_S8Q3GsuzJUxSAKp2n-k-eTm_icCMQEe-D8_p7IS22fp_iHz4TArVCgoGhEOB4tb1J9jAMF8XrnmCOF6Ihmxru50Vs9xOvU_0GWAC3HLV98E1_BuD9RWYsnBWCL_Dj6RBM1p806C3-8/s320/GSboustier.jpg" border="0" /></a><b>Which three of your own items for sale are your favorite? Why do you like them so much?</b><br /></span></span></div><div><ol><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">It is always so much fun to embellish </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35211845"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">shoes</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">. I never know what's going to happen! (at top of post)</span></span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">I really enjoy making </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36477743"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">my crazy patch journals</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">, and I have sold several as custom orders. (middle photo)</span></span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">And my </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=34487415"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">hand-embellished corsets and bustiers</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> always keep me guessing! (at right)</span></span></li></ol></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's the best compliment you've received from a buyer? <span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">The best compliments are when I know that the customer absolutely loves the item he or she has purchased from my shop. I've had a couple of brides who were delighted with the hand-embellished shoes from my shop, as well as a bride from Ireland who purchased a vintage golden handbag for her wedding and was delighted. And then the bride who purchased a hand-embellished nighty from my shop for her honeymoon -- she commented that the lace<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">y nighty was just perfect. </span></span></b></span></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Where else can we find you on the Internet?<b> </b></span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">I have </span></span></span><a href="http://www.mamaslittletreasures.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">a blog</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> and a </span></span></span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Gossamer-Wings-Studio/138829045280?ref=nf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Facebook fan page</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">. My Twitter name is </span></span></span><a href="https://twitter.com/mamastreasures"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">mamastreasures</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">. </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">I also have </span></span></span><a href="http://www.mamaslittletreasures.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">my own Web site</span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">, which is in the process of being completely updated.</span></span></span></div><div class="im"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="im"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Do you know of an INCrowdteam member you'd like to see featured in this blog? Convo </span></span></span></i><a href="http://jaclyn1423.etsy.com/"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal">Jaclyn1423</span></span></span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal"> to nominate a shop!</span></span></span></i></div></span></span></span></div></b></span></span></span></span></div><b></b></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-29750777919566355272009-12-16T19:57:00.003-05:002010-05-19T14:20:28.202-04:00Meet: Beach Flower Designs<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyluLB_tC4Q1I0Wl3pZOsp0WFxaoCnzuoK50Yr2lKq_zj8G_aAbGZ2NQqsczb4-NXmdjOgrAuLt_X-EmwRrBI9kKBU8gMwOeXt5itA99CoFWJqmcMdwQxj095RylvJPPE9ZYWyrg-BP8/s1600-h/BFDgumdrop.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416011266071537138" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLyluLB_tC4Q1I0Wl3pZOsp0WFxaoCnzuoK50Yr2lKq_zj8G_aAbGZ2NQqsczb4-NXmdjOgrAuLt_X-EmwRrBI9kKBU8gMwOeXt5itA99CoFWJqmcMdwQxj095RylvJPPE9ZYWyrg-BP8/s320/BFDgumdrop.jpg" border="0" /></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Hello! This week, we meet </span></span></i><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beachflowerdesigns"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Beach Flower Designs</span></span></i></a><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, an Etsy shop full of bright and beautiful jewelry. She writes about her favorite items in her own shop, how much fun it is to share a love of making jewelry with her best friend and some of her other favorites on Etsy.</span></span></i> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Name</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">: Allison Shelhamer<br /><br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">City of residence</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">: </span></span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plainfield,_Indiana"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Plainfield</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">, a smallish, quiet town just west of Indianapolis.<br /><br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Is there any meaning behind the name of your shop? </span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">It's actually a play on my last name and my best friend's last name -- "beach" comes from "shel" and "flower" comes from "rose." I feel incredibly lucky that my best friend shares my love for beads, and w<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">e are able to spend a lot of time together creating our jewelry. She has an Etsy shop, too, </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/almostsunday.etsy.com"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">almostsunday</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">.</span></span></span> <div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Qg4iG82o29LCUgJGePI5XiFdBRGtJtoJxc8BZvuh6mp15bja-4X8-RS73xEedQj6joFkGB-MuOPNb8OXREiBBWUXD8Hc7a-X46ozWGCxX8DssxftQxVYeZKgs10bCly1l-WsoBv5l5A/s1600-h/BFDwatercolor.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416011942559061282" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 226px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Qg4iG82o29LCUgJGePI5XiFdBRGtJtoJxc8BZvuh6mp15bja-4X8-RS73xEedQj6joFkGB-MuOPNb8OXREiBBWUXD8Hc7a-X46ozWGCxX8DssxftQxVYeZKgs10bCly1l-WsoBv5l5A/s320/BFDwatercolor.jpg" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Tell me about the types of items for sale at your Etsy shop.</span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I make bracelets, necklaces and e</span>arrings. I'm a very big fan of Swarovski crystals and pearls, as you can tell from my work. I've recently discovered gemstones and love labradorite and pyrite. I love the look of wire-wrapped faceted gemstones. I also love antique brass and sterling silver.<br /><br /><b>What's your real-world job?</b> First and foremost, I am a wife and mother. That is the most important job in the world, to me. I also work in marketing for a local insurance agent.<br /><br /><b>How did you learn your Etsy craft?</b> I am mostly self-taught. When my daughter was born, a friend of mine made me a mother's bracelet with her name &andbirthstones. I loved it so much, I went out and bought as many jewelry supplies that I could find, and the rest is history!<br /><br /><b>What's your muse, or what turns that little creative light inside you on?</b> Etsy, of course! Being surrounded by so many talented artists really makes me strive to be the best I can be. I love what I do and am inspired learn new techniques and to improve on techniques I already know.</div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><b>Which three of your own items for sale are your favorite? Why do you like them so much?</b></span></span></span></div><div><ol><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32447515">Gumdrop Necklace</a> -- The handblown glass beads I used in this necklace are so colorful and fun! I really think that it's a unique piece of jewelry that is suitable for just about everyone. (at top of blog post)</li><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32039165">Watercolors Bracelet</a> -- This is actually one of my favorite bracelets of all time. I have one for myself and wear it all the time! The color of the crystals and pearls comliment each other perfectly. (second photo in post)</li><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35588188">Cayenne Pepper Earrings</a> -- I love the way the color changes in the Swarovski crystal baroque pendants. I think they look beautiful with the antique brass wire-wrapping. (below)</li></ol></div><b>What are your five favorite shops on Etsy? <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonj4lM7eUeVoMNoiIlFuJrLtOsm9u8mTnCG1MEtAGAyBdYfFp0iTQT5ub8YPevpCta7bResexYHMLBuDOc87EPx06lFitLkuufxDgtNeEXyUzXAnNgT9o6FFOUPEz23kNHKIALtsqBX8/s1600-h/BFDcayenne.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416010441320340562" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 251px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonj4lM7eUeVoMNoiIlFuJrLtOsm9u8mTnCG1MEtAGAyBdYfFp0iTQT5ub8YPevpCta7bResexYHMLBuDOc87EPx06lFitLkuufxDgtNeEXyUzXAnNgT9o6FFOUPEz23kNHKIALtsqBX8/s320/BFDcayenne.jpg" border="0" /></a></b><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonj4lM7eUeVoMNoiIlFuJrLtOsm9u8mTnCG1MEtAGAyBdYfFp0iTQT5ub8YPevpCta7bResexYHMLBuDOc87EPx06lFitLkuufxDgtNeEXyUzXAnNgT9o6FFOUPEz23kNHKIALtsqBX8/s1600-h/BFDcayenne.jpg"></a> <div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonj4lM7eUeVoMNoiIlFuJrLtOsm9u8mTnCG1MEtAGAyBdYfFp0iTQT5ub8YPevpCta7bResexYHMLBuDOc87EPx06lFitLkuufxDgtNeEXyUzXAnNgT9o6FFOUPEz23kNHKIALtsqBX8/s1600-h/BFDcayenne.jpg"></a><ol><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonj4lM7eUeVoMNoiIlFuJrLtOsm9u8mTnCG1MEtAGAyBdYfFp0iTQT5ub8YPevpCta7bResexYHMLBuDOc87EPx06lFitLkuufxDgtNeEXyUzXAnNgT9o6FFOUPEz23kNHKIALtsqBX8/s1600-h/BFDcayenne.jpg"></a><li><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgonj4lM7eUeVoMNoiIlFuJrLtOsm9u8mTnCG1MEtAGAyBdYfFp0iTQT5ub8YPevpCta7bResexYHMLBuDOc87EPx06lFitLkuufxDgtNeEXyUzXAnNgT9o6FFOUPEz23kNHKIALtsqBX8/s1600-h/BFDcayenne.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';" ></span></a><a href="http://www.blogger.com/almostsunday.etsy.com">almostsunday </a>-- My best friend's shop, of course. </li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';" ><a href="http://www.blogger.com/dennisanderson.etsy.com">dennisanderson </a>-- His Satsuma whipped soap is to die for! </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';" ><a href="http://www.blogger.com/allysonhill.etsy.com">allysonhill </a>-- I love her auto trash bags! </span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';" ><a href="http://www.blogger.com/LaurenAlexander.etsy.com">LaurenAlexander </a>-- She has the cutest prints!</span></li><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse;font-family:'times new roman';" ><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kbexquisites">KBExquisites </a>-- I love her coloring wallets. My daughter has one, and she takes it wherever she goes. I bought four of them as Christmas gifts!</span></li></ol></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="BORDER-COLLAPSE: collapse"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><b>What's the best compliment you've received from a buyer? </b>By far, return business. To me, someone choosing to return to my shop and purchase another item is the highest compliment you can receive. I am also flattered to have made a friend's bridal jewelry.<br /><br /><b>Where else can we find you on the Internet?</b> I do have a <a href="http://www.blogger.com/facebook.com/beachflowerdesigns">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://beachflowerdesigns.blogspot.com/">a blog</a> that I never update. I need to be better about that!<br /></span></span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><i>Are you an INCrowdteam member who'd like to have your shop featured in this blog? If so, just convo </i><a href="http://jaclyn1423.etsy.com/"><i>Jaclyn1423</i></a><i>, and I'll get you a list of questions!</i></div></div></span></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-18860471759875986932009-12-08T17:52:00.008-05:002009-12-08T18:09:57.998-05:00Meet: trolltracks<i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">This week, we meet Dolores Marple, of Versailles and of </span></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/trolltracks"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Trolltracks</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">. She writes, "I have so many ideas and fun things to do that I will never get tired of creating! Right now I have started making tutorials. My husband helps put my photos and instructions together. I have a passion for what I do and for Etsy!!"</span></span></i><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></i></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Read on for more!</span></span></i></span></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtk0Og1UgxQY1cm9-iAJbd_lK4slJ7BzQeB0mFCopi2iQrxsbLzVWPYrlZO0HVpNHYz0gHNA-Z2pC0AfD_7cQUdnz9SFyit2-hyWOco0MyFt7p1WVW0s-9X0SZz2e0tP6MvMM_s8BOs1A/s1600-h/TTtroll.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtk0Og1UgxQY1cm9-iAJbd_lK4slJ7BzQeB0mFCopi2iQrxsbLzVWPYrlZO0HVpNHYz0gHNA-Z2pC0AfD_7cQUdnz9SFyit2-hyWOco0MyFt7p1WVW0s-9X0SZz2e0tP6MvMM_s8BOs1A/s320/TTtroll.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413004948146358930" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div>Name</b>: Dolores Marple</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>City of residence</b>: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Versailles,_Indiana">Versailles</a>, IN </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's the origin of your shop's name? </b>I made up a story about my little dog sniffing out trolls in the woods near my home, so she follows "trolltracks"! </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Tell me about the items for sale in your Etsy shop: </b>They're some of the residents of Hob Knobby Hollow --trolls of the Fuzzy Butz and Nakey Butz tribes, fairies, dragons and woodland creatures of all sorts. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>How did you learn your craft? </b>I was a wood sculptor before polymer clay was invented. I used to make realistic wildlife -- animals and birds -- but when the new polymer clays were invented, I gave up my messy woodcarving hobby. I read books and experiment with all types of clays and products to try to create my fantasy world.</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-4PoBA_WSKLNSXg8xYdlde3PA9cdvKqiNTCnrVg3YQ4cU8UEw5KAGrs2E5tdOlKU7RuZeXr8_hrTKZXHalZvpE4C_KDZNt5M_nGi8Ts_xDLAxcfue1VKX3XBXvvjF4QqkD-oXXOlZ_c/s1600-h/TTfairy.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-4PoBA_WSKLNSXg8xYdlde3PA9cdvKqiNTCnrVg3YQ4cU8UEw5KAGrs2E5tdOlKU7RuZeXr8_hrTKZXHalZvpE4C_KDZNt5M_nGi8Ts_xDLAxcfue1VKX3XBXvvjF4QqkD-oXXOlZ_c/s320/TTfairy.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413005367136423170" /></a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's your muse, or what turns that little creative light inside you on? </b>Walking in the woods daily with my dog is the fuel that keeps me thinking about the creatures there. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's your favorite thing about selling on Etsy? </b>Etsy is my favorite place because I feel at home there. I have tried every other selling venue I could come up with and have now come to use Etsy almost exclusively. Etsy is where my items sell so it must be where they belong!</span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>What are your favorite items in your shop?</b> <ul><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35988856">Nakey Butz troll</a> (at top)</li><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=32651745">Fuzzy Butz troll and friend</a> (in middle)</li><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=31931355">Nutterly a squirrel</a> (at bottom)</li></ul></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiNGt0RhD6CYbtnE9vQeheyNm5Nw5bNedvgATM3djdWWCtrLRB2Top0dCkE45ow3669cy3YFE9VFw33qeO6lOvtvpxQvsHd5KxPDBJ6yVUGh-QmOVbhfN8LHV8VhsDIMNdV9HILrlDx4/s1600-h/TTsquirrel.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLiNGt0RhD6CYbtnE9vQeheyNm5Nw5bNedvgATM3djdWWCtrLRB2Top0dCkE45ow3669cy3YFE9VFw33qeO6lOvtvpxQvsHd5KxPDBJ6yVUGh-QmOVbhfN8LHV8VhsDIMNdV9HILrlDx4/s320/TTsquirrel.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5413005605906688162" /></a> <b>How would you define "success" in terms of your Etsy shop? </b>I feel that my shop is a success because I make what I like and find that people like them, too! I would love to make enough money to quit my day job, and I hope that will happen one day, but I do feel like a winner just based on the great comments from my wonderful customers. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's the coolest compliment you've gotten from an Etsy buyer?</b> The thoughtful and inspiring comments from my customers is really what keeps me going. I cannot pick from them. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Do you sell elsewhere, either online or in stores? </b>I was selling elsewhere, but I'm pretty much all Etsy now. I may try to sell in stores if I can make enough inventory. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Where else can we find you online? </b>I have <a href="http://twitter.com/trolltracks">a Twitter page</a> but don't post too often there. I <a href="http://facebook.com/">Facebook</a>, too, where I mostly play games. I use <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/marpleartworks/">Flickr</a> a</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">nd my <a href="http://followingtrolltracks.blogspot.com/">blog</a> where I tell stories with my trolls.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><i>If you're a member of the INCrowdteam and would like to be featured in this blog Q&A, contact me at <a href="http://jaclyn1423.etsy.com/">Jaclyn1423</a>.</i></span></span></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-33509872901176632772009-12-08T16:47:00.001-05:002009-12-08T16:47:58.729-05:00Holiday Hoopla<p>Megan from SpiceofLifeDesigns (<a href="http://www.spiceoflifedesigns.etsy.com">www.spiceoflifedesigns.etsy.com</a>) has created this treasury featuring many INCrowdTeam members.  The treasury will be available through Thursday, December 10 at 2:16 a.m.</p> <p> <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=78496">http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=78496</a></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/Sx7JinrTAXI/AAAAAAAAB00/lwGMz7WLWc4/s1600-h/spiceoflife12809%20treasury.png"><img style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="spiceoflife12809 treasury" border="0" alt="spiceoflife12809 treasury" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/_CzYu1JPTkpQ/Sx7Jjbi07tI/AAAAAAAAB1A/OmXhbSC7c5E/spiceoflife12809%20treasury_thumb.png?imgmax=800" width="190" height="244" /></a> <br />Holiday Hoopla includes items from: <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/njema">http://www.etsy.com/shop/njema</a> * <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/renegades">http://www.etsy.com/shop/renegades</a> * <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/shanineal">http://www.etsy.com/shop/shanineal</a> <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/pumpkinhaus">http://www.etsy.com/shop/pumpkinhaus</a> * <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/glassaddictions">http://www.etsy.com/shop/glassaddictions</a> * <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/maryjmaalouf">http://www.etsy.com/shop/maryjmaalouf</a> <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hairtreasures">http://www.etsy.com/shop/hairtreasures</a> * <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/twoseasidebabes">http://www.etsy.com/shop/twoseasidebabes</a> * <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/imaginationkids">http://www.etsy.com/shop/imaginationkids</a> * <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/accessoire">http://www.etsy.com/shop/accessoire</a> * <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lucyblaircreations">http://www.etsy.com/shop/lucyblaircreations</a> <br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KBShimmer">http://www.etsy.com/shop/KBShimmer</a> * <br />Shops with an * are  INCrowdteam Members </p> Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-62246748348332627862009-12-03T17:57:00.009-05:002009-12-03T18:21:33.373-05:00Meet Stoic<i>This week, meet Tia, an Evansville INCrowdteam'er who currently focuses on Scrabble tile pendants and hopes to move to other forms of jewelry soon. She's such a fun interview, and her Etsy love is pretty obvious through her answers. Thanks for helping, Tia!</i><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9r5E820VPBm2UiHxcz6Pts5Y2S6YAjj1mSy1IbP18i_iCN7QlvpKelI_xF2urZcIQjVh4h6KbWql1Na3XxTEf4yTwAEBhPLb1A-qA4BDzdQ-BqgQntjb7G-ewfdCIbUBnpuYbDuX_CA/s1600-h/Sscrabble.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9r5E820VPBm2UiHxcz6Pts5Y2S6YAjj1mSy1IbP18i_iCN7QlvpKelI_xF2urZcIQjVh4h6KbWql1Na3XxTEf4yTwAEBhPLb1A-qA4BDzdQ-BqgQntjb7G-ewfdCIbUBnpuYbDuX_CA/s320/Sscrabble.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411152505318070210" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia, serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate;"><br /></span></span></span></div>Name</b>: Tia </span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>City of residence</b>: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evansville_IN">Evansville</a> </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Shop name:</b> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Stoic">Stoic</a></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Is there any meaning behind the name of your shop?</b> I've always liked the idea of being stoic, which I describe as having a poker face. Its living your life strictly by reason and not letting your emotions determine things for you. I could NEVER be this way, as I'm a Pisces and destined to be an emotional wreck! I'm the type of person whose whole day can be ruined because someone died in a movie. Seriously. So I guess for me "stoic" is just an interesting, far-fetched concept and a word that I like the sound of! </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Tell me about the types of items for sale at your Etsy shop.</b> I sell various forms of jewelry, the main one being Scrabble tile pendants. The scrabble tiles are fun because you can put almost any image on them, whether it be a photo of your baby or the album cover of your favorite band. I have recently decided to stop making new Scrabble tiles, though. It's pretty tedious work, and I want to focus my attention on other creative outlets, such as my other one-of-a-kind jewelry. Also, my husband, our good friend and I are starting a clothing site where we will focus on screen-printing and one-of-a-kind clothing and purses. We are in the process of getting everything ready, so be sure to check out <a href="http://www.blogger.com/dirtystreet.etsy.com">DirtyStreet</a></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">for some cool new items soon! </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLc-07H4VWG-LazNCeP4zFXvYsc8Afz0Pl5sHbTnsqS-ax7cYixqqRfuag1nWsyZdFDUJmD0scgTl2xj_WF2VQ77vNBbsiLdMQoqx7v5s0JCP2kHsVWv9_taN7jMph5UX_bCWtmPh7ZIs/s1600-h/Scut3.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLc-07H4VWG-LazNCeP4zFXvYsc8Afz0Pl5sHbTnsqS-ax7cYixqqRfuag1nWsyZdFDUJmD0scgTl2xj_WF2VQ77vNBbsiLdMQoqx7v5s0JCP2kHsVWv9_taN7jMph5UX_bCWtmPh7ZIs/s320/Scut3.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411152785901847570" /></a><b>What’s your real-world job?</b> Well, I went to school to get a degree in advertising and public relations, as well as a degree in art, only to realize that I live in southern Indiana -- which basically means that creative jobs are far and few between. So I spend a miserable eight hours a day being an office manager -- i.e. glorified secretary -- at a countertop manufacturing company in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newburgh,_IN">Newburgh, IN</a>. I am the only girl, and I work in the office alone, so needless to say I spend a LOT of time on the Internet! </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>How did you learn your Etsy craft?</b> I learned the Scrabble tile process from a tutorial online, and I used it to put my own spin on it. When I first started doing the Scrabble tiles, it was new, and there were only a few people selling them on Etsy. Now it seems literally everyone is doing it!! That sort of drained the fun from it. With my other jewelry and my sewing, I learned from my mom. She was always crafty and would make unique jewelry and clothing for herself to wear. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What's your muse, or what turns that little creative light inside you on?</b> I take inspiration from everything I see. I am constantly tearing pages out of magazines, which drives my husband crazy since I leave them all over the house! I watch a lot of movies and get ideas from there. I have started making a lot of things for my son, who is the best inspiration. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>You've certainly seen some success with your Etsy sales! What's your secret?</b> I'm a firm believer in listing and relisting often. Esty is so flooded with items; you have to keep things new to stay on the front pages. If someone is searching for something, or even just browsing, chances are they are only going to look through a few pages of listings. Also, use other resources to reach out to people. I thing blogging is a neat way to keep people interested in what you do. I have also done a few sales, as well as giveaways through other people's Web sites. You just have to focus on ways to draw as much attention as possible to your shop. </span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>What are your five favorite shops on Etsy?</b> <ol><li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.discobelly.etsy.com">Disco Belly</a>, because its shirts made me feel like a rock star when I was pregnant </li><li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.thevoyagers.etsy.com">The Voyagers</a></li><li> <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.plingstore.esty.com">Pling</a></li><li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.citefuzz.etsy.com">Cite Fuzz</a> -- I have one of its monkey hats for my son, and it makes me die laughing every time he wears it.</li><li><a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.themachinestops.etsy.com">The Machine Stops </a></li></ol></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Which three of your own items for sale are your favorite? Why do you like them so much?</b></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b></b> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfm-VQuxRAwF5FS9-aC4EEhyphenhyphenLUlO3qxlbqq_uY2MwuMMel-Ez6e0ea5voN9utjUAwOPKS1MSm_KsPLKJNxbPGCUelnPHJ17qbcjN62EBNI9x81924UFExpyzayRqvFwM_jttv-WLz1ss0/s1600-h/Sleaf.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 194px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfm-VQuxRAwF5FS9-aC4EEhyphenhyphenLUlO3qxlbqq_uY2MwuMMel-Ez6e0ea5voN9utjUAwOPKS1MSm_KsPLKJNxbPGCUelnPHJ17qbcjN62EBNI9x81924UFExpyzayRqvFwM_jttv-WLz1ss0/s320/Sleaf.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5411153076017571794" /></a><ol><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14484451">Roy Lichtenstein Scrabble tile pendant</a> -- Lichtenstein is one of my favorite artists, and this piece fits so perfectly on the Scrabble tile. (Check out the photo at the top of this post.)</li><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=23318863">Measure 3 Times, Cut Once</a> -- I love the unique charm of this necklace, and think it would be perfect for a crafter or someone who cuts hair! (Photo is second in this post.)</li><li><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=22367874">Spring is Near... </a>-- I think this is a beautiful necklace, and I love the length and how it hangs so prettily (at right).</li></ol></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> <b>What's the best compliment you've received from a buyer? </b>This is actual feedback that I got recently: "OMG (and I don't use that phrase...ever) My 12 year old cousin was in a talent show and sang "Hit me with your best shot" I saw this and knew I had to get it for her. I bought her a white gold chain to put it on and she loves it. It is so unique no one at her school has anything like it. And every time I see her, she has it on. Great purchase for sure! Not to mention I am definitely her favorite cousin now. (I think I may have always been though....secretly)" That just made my day!!! </span></span></span><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><b>Where else can we find you on the Internet?</b> Check out my blog <a href="http://stoictia.blogspot.com/">Stoic</a> </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">and our new <a href="http://dirtystreet.blogspot.com/">Dirty Street</a> blog.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"> I'm also on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?ref=profile&id=47210907">Facebook</a>.</span></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'times new roman';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; font-size:medium;"><i>Would you like to be featured on the INCrowdteam blog? Just convo me at <a href="http://jaclyn1423.etsy.com/">Jaclyn1423</a>, and I'll send you some questions.</i></span></span></div></div></div></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1890903028458811138.post-77074337508720121182009-11-26T02:35:00.002-05:002009-11-26T02:40:28.976-05:00Celebrate the Season Hoosierstyle<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/inalather">Inalather</a> has curated this gorgeous collection of holiday items featuring members of the Indiana Etsy Street Team. These INCrowd creations will be available for viewing in this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=96557">treasury </a>through Friday, November 27 at 1:08 a.m. Shops include:<br /><a href="http://www.kittyknitdesigns.etsy.com/">http://www.kittyknitdesigns.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.ageratum.etsy.com/">http://www.ageratum.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.auntcindysattic.etsy.com/">http://www.auntcindysattic.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.zaneymay.etsy.com/">http://www.zaneymay.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.feltsewgood.etsy.com/">http://www.feltsewgood.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.jenniferatchison.etsy.com/">http://www.jenniferatchison.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.pkfairaday.etsy.com/">http://www.pkfairaday.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.bytheway.etsy.com/">http://www.bytheway.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.heidisdesigns2.etsy.com/">http://www.heidisdesigns2.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.kbshimmer.etsy.com/">http://www.kbshimmer.etsy.com/</a><br /><a href="http://www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com/">http://www.bagsandmorebypam.etsy.com/</a>Pamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06440123767017040275noreply@blogger.com2