Thursday, December 30, 2010

Happy New Years With The Etsy Twitter Team

HAPPY NEW YEARS!
Todays post is all about celebrating the New Year.
Peace, Love and the pursuit of Creativity!
I hope these selections fill you with joy and happiness.

What better to start this New Years list then a 2011 Calendar. The perfect size to sit on your desk and brighten up your day.

2011 Blue Birds Desk Calendar

by maddesign

The perfect message for the season...Peace. Sweet folded paper ornament in soft pink, cream and beige with glitter.

Pretty Peace Paper Ornament

by misseskwittys

Bright, cheerful and vibrantly colored. What a wonderful way to bring in the New Year.

A perfect place for fresh beginnings in your creative endeavors.

In Bloom Paperbag Scrapbook Album

by caelum

This ribbon is perfect to accent your cards, scrapbooks and other creative projects.

Family Love Words Woven Twill Ribbon

by scrapwithstyle

Feminine and oh so stylish. Easy to wear dressed up or casual. You can wear it all through the new year!

Arsenic and Old Lace T Shirt Yarn Necklace

by threepeats

Of course who doesn't want to have good luck in life? Here is a terrific and creative way to share a little with friends or family.

LUCKY Four Leaf Clover Handmade Card

by SalonDAtre

Fresh, green and fragrant. The thought of flowing golden wheat fields and the soothing yet intoxicating scent of lavender make me think of how lucky we are. Nourishing our bodies and soothing the mind.

Folded A6 Notecards, Boxed Set of 6 - Lavender and Wheat

by tamaragarvey

What a wonderful little idea to have a necklace that has your wish stamped on it. As the designer states, "Fill someone's cup with wishes."

CUP OF WISHES
by PunkyJane
You can be environmentally friendly and still have a little fun with this reusable cozy.
Peace, Love, and Understanding Coffee Cozy
by BellflowerTextiles

How can you not keep a positive attitude wearing something so Happy?!

No Worries - Glass Pendant Smiley Face

by mysassyglass

Panache! Flair! Style! What's not to LOVE about this fabulous scarf! It is so much fun with all the texture and color. Plus, how often do you get the word confetti and scarf together?!

Hot Pink, Orange, Purple and Yellow Confetti Scarf

by FoxyGknits

A perfect piece to complete this list.

LIVE LOVE LAUGH Scrabble Tile Pendant

by prettywhimsical

As I always say, I am SO lucky to be a part of such an incredibly talented group of people from around the world! On behalf of the Etsy Twitter Team I would like to wish you all a wonderful and Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Getting Ready for The New Year!

I can't believe the end of the year is already here!
Where did the time go?!
Well, I have been ardently working on my Spring Collection and wanted to share a sneak peek!
I just wanted to state that I keep getting suggestions to model my pieces. (not my first thought personally) BUT, I figured until I can get some REAL models to wear my pieces I'll just have to due. I like my mannequin head but I get that seeing something on a real person is much better then simply on a mannequin head. I'll still use her but maybe if I like any pics I take of me I'll use those too. I think one of my issues is that I have an unusually large head. I'm actually not exaggerating this time...I look normal (LOL) but I can't wear MOST hats because they are too small. (and I LOVE hats) So, everything will look different on everyone else with "normal" sized heads.
LOL!!!!
For me Spring is ALL ABOUT COLOR!
Here's a couple of the new pieces.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Saturday, December 18, 2010

BLOW OUT SALE This Weekend Only!

**♥♥♥♥ SALE THIS WEEKEND ♥♥♥♥**
Save an EXTRA 20% on ALL non wedding JEWELRY in my shop!
Use code "BLOGGER" in notes to seller and I will refund the 20% back to you.
This can be used on sale items as well!!!!

Friday, December 17, 2010

Enjoying the Season With The Etsy Twitter Team

It really feels like Winter now! Cold days that just make me want to snuggle up, eat something yummy and drink something warm! Well, this post is about enjoying the season and things that make you feel good inside and out!
What's not a better beginning to this post then enjoying a cup of:

Pumpkin Spice Latte Beverage Mix

by NotYourMamasMix

To think you can even safely enjoy this piping hot beverage if you don't have a mug by using one of these fabulous cup cozies! Good for you and the environment.

Maroon crocheted cup cozy/ cup sleeve

by Jenco13

Thinking of warm and yummy I had sweets on my mind! These might not be edible but what delicious finds I found!

Gingerbread Man Soap Ornament and Bar Soap

by AquarianBath

Brown Sugar Pecan Soap Bar

by soaprehab

Flying High in the Sky

by FromNancysHeart

Gingerbread Man on Grosgrain Ribbon

by scrapwithstyle

How about wrapping yourself up with this versatile autumn colored shawl?

Crocheted Lace Butterfly Shawl

by crochetgal

Want a rich accent to your wrist this season? Then accessorize with this:

Double Strand Ocean Jasper and Bronze Pearl

Handmade Bracelet

by MindyG

Of course, you can't look at this super cute felted bowl and not think SNUGLY.

Felted Bowl

by HandmadeBySandi

Perfect for keeping your head warm with style is this rich gray yarn hat with a cute little removable bow.
Gray and Black Newsboy Hat - with Bow

by MoonlightDreams

Most certainly when thinking of keeping warm let us not forget the neck, hands and wrist!

Chunky Chartreuse and Teal Handknit Lace

Cowl Neckwarmer

by knittingguru

Soft and Warm Crocheted Wrist Cuff

by DorsetHillBeads

Men get cold hands too! So how about these very cool unisex fingerless gloves?! I only say unisex because I would wear them too!

Hand Knit Fingerless Gloves For Men

by yarncoture

Hope you enjoyed this post and are having a wonderful Winter season!

Thursday, December 9, 2010

SHOP OF THE WEEK: imwithsully

The Etsy Twitter Team member featured this week as Shop of the Week is Kimberly Coles and her Etsy shop imwithsully. Kimberly makes Original art, illustrations, prints, and graphic jewelry in her own unique style. Read on--here is our interview in her own words:

What is the one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
I'm an award-winning Creative Director, Designer and Illustrator with more than 20 years of advertising and marketing experience. I have lead multi-disciplinary teams at large and small ad agencies and have developed many big name brands across a variety of digital and traditional mediums. In 2009, I was named one of the “50 Best Female Web Designers Around the World”. I was also recently featured on PBS.org as top woman web designer. My branding work, web design and product illustrations for Hello World Clothing were featured as “the most adorable pajamas ever” in the 2009 Holiday Gift Guide as on Dooce.com, the leading personal blog ranked 7th on Forbes’ list of the most influential women in media. My custom handmade mother's jewelry was showcased by the Clothes for a Cause - Pink Ribbon Collection through the Home Shopping Network.

What do you want your customers to know most about your products?
My wish is to transport viewers into dream-like worlds where mythical characters, whimsical fairytale princesses, precocious pixies, and vintage kitsch cuties tell tales of enchantment and merriment. I experiment with all different types of media: graphite, paper collage, color pencils, acrylics, oils, pen and ink, crayons, copic markers, pastels, digital, clays, metals... just to name a few. I have studiously avoided “signature” motifs and prefer to evolve my illustration work with fresh concepts, techniques, and materials. Many artworks start with the potential of being my favorite, but like children, I just can’t choose one over the other.

How do you use Twitter? Do you have a business goal with Twitter?
Because I am influenced by all sorts of creativity and creative people, I recently created an inspiration showcase blog at www.websitebakery.com. Now that I’ve made the leap to being an independent Creative Director with my own design studio, the inspiration site and social media on Twitter is the most relevant way to become to inspire other creative people and drive traffic at the same time.

What is the single most important way you bring traffic/sales to your shop?
My personal portfolio and blog is devoted to illustration, design, and interactive design. As an Interactive Creative Director by day, this is my chance to get back to the art of drawing by hand and promote my work online.

Links to Kimberly Cole and her work: Etsy Shop:
www.etsy.com/shop/imwithsully
Twitter: @kimberlycoles
Blog: www.imwithsully.com/blog
Portfolio: www.kimberlycoles.com
Inspiration Showcase site: www.websitebakery.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimberlycoles

imwithsully ships internationally.

Written by Judy of WellspringCreations

Holiday Spirit Accessorizing With The Etsy Twitter Team

As promised, today is ALL about accessorizing with Holiday Spirit!
Lots of Color, Snugly Warmth and Style!
Here are more great ideas for gifts as well as treats for yourself.
Plus, there still is time to have these ready to tuck under the tree!

Lets start off with an amazing sparkling bauble piece.