tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77387454266169451572024-03-05T23:58:10.744-08:00Eclectic PixieElenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-82096489695234035682014-11-17T14:51:00.004-08:002014-11-17T14:55:10.725-08:00I did it!!!<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/EclecticPixie?ref=offsite_badges&utm_source=sellers&utm_medium=badges"><img height="400" src="//img0.etsystatic.com/site-assets/badges/en/holiday/Instagram_Revised.jpg" width="400" /></a> Ok so I learned how to put an Etsy badge on my blog. Kudos to me for following the tutorial, and being able to do it. Well I guess technology can still be learned at any age. Check out my shop for the holidays www.etsy.com/shop/eclecticpixieElenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-38827251537996204592014-11-14T10:31:00.000-08:002014-11-14T10:31:07.420-08:00Just plain confused..As you can see from my posts, I am not an avid blogger. The truth is, my daughter used to do this for me, but now I have to do it.<br />
Last year I realized it was quite easy for me to sign into my blog and post something new. Now, with all the changes that google has been making, I am having a really hard time signing in and find the posting button. You know the saying "if it is not broke, don't fix it" applies in this case.<br />
They thought they were making it much more easier and friendly, but not for older people. Younger ones have no trouble adapting with all the changes, but for me it is difficult. I cannot even find where to sign it. What a nightmare.....just saying.Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-7251324513782024102014-11-11T08:14:00.000-08:002014-11-11T08:14:04.026-08:00PDF files versus the finished product So I have been struggling with the question, should I make the finished product or sell a PDF file of the design? PDF files seem to be quite popular on Etsy so I thought I should just join the bandwagon. Then the more I though about it, the more I realized that I will no longer have control of the design. Too many times I've seen someone's else design being sold and the original owner is not given credit for it. Also the amount of work that goes into creating a PDF file is quite extensive. It was not as easy as I thought it would be. Many designs make perfect sense in my head, but how can I put them down for someone else to be able to understand then and have clear and concise directions? These are still nagging questions for me.<br />
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Another issue is that pdf files can be shared with friends and family and at that point the designer looses revenue. So what is a jewelry designer to do? Make the finished product? Well that is good, but the market is saturated with jewelry at this point. How can I make mine stand out? I tried social media but I get lose in the sea of tweets. Facebook hasn't been much help either. I am out of ideas and have a on of finished products. I guess that is what happens when you become addicted to beads. I will have to live another lifetime to be able to wear all my jewelry. If any of you ladies have any ideas feel free to advise me.<br />
If you like to see my latest jewelry please visit me at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/eclecticpixie">www.etsy.com/shop/eclecticpixie</a>Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-9555999233963240932013-02-17T18:14:00.001-08:002013-02-17T18:14:13.798-08:00Crafty ideaSo the other day I find myself in the middle of the boys section trying to find a long sleeve shirt for my son. Unfortunately, he is very particular and could not find any long sleeved shirt. Instead I bought a graphic short sleeve shirt.<br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYTJE3WC9dkCpQi3crWDCCShrDmslqiawW2QBEg_plQrUql3inZmNDw5GbAQDcl1b-d3-1hdDGvuqcVvB-nsPBjjxyqGg9xeTacTWuFUbpYWs_vDTDcCjuY58YOsw0obcDZj6GPRwcSSI/s1600/100_5957.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYYTJE3WC9dkCpQi3crWDCCShrDmslqiawW2QBEg_plQrUql3inZmNDw5GbAQDcl1b-d3-1hdDGvuqcVvB-nsPBjjxyqGg9xeTacTWuFUbpYWs_vDTDcCjuY58YOsw0obcDZj6GPRwcSSI/s320/100_5957.JPG" width="313" /></a>Next to the department store there was a Goodwill and I decided to get in and browse. Then, as I was looking, it hit me; why not get a nice long sleeved shirt and take off the sleeves and attach them to the short sleeves graphic t-shirt. So this is what I end up doing. I have enclosed a picture for you to see in case any one of you might find yourselves in this kind of situation. Now my son loves his new shirt...problem solved Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-50585107263915339642012-10-14T14:50:00.003-07:002013-02-17T18:15:36.085-08:00Just finding timeFor any of you who are following my blog, I apologize that I am writing so sporadically. I am still making jewelry in my spare time. As many of you might not know I am in the process of finishing my bachelor degree in Biology. Finding time to design seems to be my biggest challenge. I have started many projects and some of them are in the process of being completed. Eventually I will finish them all.<br />
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My one problem is that the items that I made so long ago lost their appeal so I have been decomposing some of them. Is it just me or every designer runs into this problem? For now these are some of the items that I have managed to finish.Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-54433796773090255342012-05-17T20:04:00.000-07:002012-05-17T20:04:15.515-07:00Another Etsy listingSo I added another listing to my etsy account.I have been inactive for a while, but now I am trying bring myself back. I am designing new jewelry while destroying the old ones. As time goes by the old jewelry lost their appeal to me, so now it is time to reinvent my designs. Hope you like this new one as I plan to ad some more in the nearest feature.Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-87697532987338529532012-04-06T08:49:00.010-07:002012-04-06T11:08:56.727-07:00Happy Ester<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuR_5VSzXKQz2ij0rdbEXtVYBAbDhnwsoUgUmf77Qpei4ZRJICl723OG1gFp_sNO_ZwI1-lIbIVX6-cejSA0pxw3EDkrphFUZ3GRVqTGyVsgPm4mNO_TItzAoGT1hdG1V8XoaQOGT-oROt/s1600/100_5072.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 246px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuR_5VSzXKQz2ij0rdbEXtVYBAbDhnwsoUgUmf77Qpei4ZRJICl723OG1gFp_sNO_ZwI1-lIbIVX6-cejSA0pxw3EDkrphFUZ3GRVqTGyVsgPm4mNO_TItzAoGT1hdG1V8XoaQOGT-oROt/s320/100_5072.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728349315129651218" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TcOK7RU-Ca_KRrGwwN0j4C7jotCXB22Tlgzwsq5iV1kQHyec6ZJNOLZmk-pdvN-kbyQv0JXsrEux3ridowghdWiIBAUabcza4OrrSdJ-Zi1-aQfkWzXUTpUjuJI9ic0QCHqH35nBg-rS/s1600/100_5187.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 172px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TcOK7RU-Ca_KRrGwwN0j4C7jotCXB22Tlgzwsq5iV1kQHyec6ZJNOLZmk-pdvN-kbyQv0JXsrEux3ridowghdWiIBAUabcza4OrrSdJ-Zi1-aQfkWzXUTpUjuJI9ic0QCHqH35nBg-rS/s320/100_5187.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5728348977898923602" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: 100%; ">So, I have not blogged for a long time. I have been so focused to finish my degree that I neglected my other passion:beading . I have been making jewelry in my spare time, but did not have the time to put them up for sale. With that being said I have not had sales, nor have I been promoting my shop. I know I should find time, but it seems to me time is the one thing I cannot find anymore. I have been making hair clips, and earrings, since I wear a lot of them. I am experimenting with new designs and hope to do better in the future, as I need the money to pay off my school. Here are some more of the designs I was working in my spare time. Leave a comment if you like them. I will try to put some more stuff on Etsy as well. In the mean time if you are interested in something feel free to send me an e-mail.</span></div>Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-89881269502820899342010-01-29T17:06:00.000-08:002010-01-29T17:13:17.102-08:00Hello!I haven't used this in a long time and I feel guilty! I should post more! <br /><br />Well I'll start this post off by saying 2009 ended up to be a good year because one buyer bought a lot of things from me! It was such a great surprise! I hadn't been doing too hot that year and ending it that way left me happy! <br /><br />Anyway, earlier this week my daughter assembled a mini book to show off to people when they ask me to see my work! It's much easier showing a variety.<br />Here's some pictures! Printed on this pretty glossy paper that came with the kit. My daughter came up the idea. We were in InkStop which was having great discounts due to going out of business. She brought it to me and said it would be great to show customers pictures rather than a piece you just happen to be wearing. She decided to assemble it and here's how it turned out!<br /><br /><img src="http://i45.tinypic.com/15wxp4o.jpg"><br /><br><br /><img src="http://i49.tinypic.com/9swen6.jpg"><br /><br><br /><img src="http://i49.tinypic.com/2qvczyh.jpg"><br /><br><br /><img src="http://i49.tinypic.com/j5a3pj.jpg"><br /><br>Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-6222445482281696952009-03-15T18:14:00.001-07:002013-02-17T18:16:05.314-08:00Hair clip designI made a new design for my hair clips :)<br />
They're on alligator clips.<br />
This will help with anyone who worries about breaking the flower. Now you don't even have to touch it :D<br />
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Click on it to go read about it!Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-19875785972605921812009-03-14T11:22:00.001-07:002009-03-14T11:25:27.290-07:00Thank you cards.Yesterday I went and made copies for thank you cards. I have 48. 24 have a canvas texture to them, and the other half is card stock.<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://i39.tinypic.com/11t7gio.jpg"><br />The canvas textured ones look really nice and have a really nice feel to them.<br /><br /><img src="http://i42.tinypic.com/xdbmms.jpg"><br /><br />The card stock ones look cleaner. You can see all of the details that I put into it.<br /><br />I love them both. I can't wait to use them! (So buy from me so I can send one! :P)<br /><br />On the back of them, I'll inscribe a personal thank you note written in my purple fountain pen :)Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-75910096539573203142009-02-27T13:20:00.001-08:002009-02-27T13:23:20.584-08:00Title goes here.So, I never really know what to blog about.<br />Just had a sale, which is always exciting.<br />Lately I've been really busy with school. I'm taking Biology and Sociology. <br />I haven't really created things in a while. But that's okay because I have two boxes full of things I STILL need to list.<br />I was going to take pictures today but it's really rainy outside. And supposedly it's going to be snowing on Sunday but we'll see. :)<br /><br />Anyways, here's what I sold!<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.31049993.jpg"><br /><br />Yay! :DElenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-33152747971487827422009-02-21T09:48:00.000-08:002009-02-21T09:54:40.669-08:00I love sales.Just like everyone, I love sales :)<br />The feeling of getting one never gets old!<br /><br />I just sold this:<br /><br /><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.42471280.jpg" alt="" /><br /><br />Going to list another similar design like it later :)Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-44689207161263376272009-02-20T17:30:00.000-08:002009-02-20T17:32:51.653-08:00How to keep your jewelry and jewels lasting longerI originally wrote this for my site, but, why not bring it on over here? :)<br /><br />I wrote down this information from an old article I read somewhere. It's basically a summary of it.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">How to keep your jewelry and jewels lasting longer:</span><br /><br /><b>Gold</b><br />Dip in sudsy water. If your gold is not <b>pure</b> gold, add a few drops of ammonia and brush gently. If you are unsure whether your piece is not pure gold, take to a jeweler for examination, and/or polishing.<br /><b>Platinum</b><br />Dip in sudsy water.<br /><b>Silver</b><br />Use a silver specified cleaning cloth. Rubbing with towel paper or any other kind of paper other than silver cleaning designed cloth, can cause scratches.<br />Keep your jewels lasting longer with these techniques.<br /><br /><b>Peridot, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Amethyst, Ruby</b><br /><img src="http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/eclecticpixie/jewels.jpg" /><br />Separate them to avoid scratching. Immerse in mixture off warm water and mild dishwashing liquid (softener-free). Scrub with a baby toothbrush-gently, rinse, and let dry.<br /><b>Emerald</b><br /><img src="http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/diamond/images/gp06emerald.jpg" border="1" height="50" width="50" /><br />Dip emeralds in room temperature water, brush gently with a baby toothbrush and let dry. Never use warm or soapy water because most emeralds have tiny cracks that are filled with oil and may make the cracks more noticeable. Have your emeralds reoiled by a jeweler every couple years.<br /><b>Opal</b><br /><img src="http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/eclecticpixie/opal.jpg" border="1" /><br />Use a soapy but soft cloth and rinse. Be careful with handling and storing these stones because of their prone to chip. Opals need to absorb moisture from air because of their ability to chip, so store them in a jewelry box that you open a lot. Do not place in airtight spaces that are never opened.<br /><b>Turquoise</b><br /><img src="http://i223.photobucket.com/albums/dd150/eclecticpixie/turq.jpg" border="1" /><br />Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Never use a cleanser, since the stone is porous, it could absorb the fluid and become discolored. Clean turquoise frequently so it doesn't discolor. Turquoise can also discolor with too much sun.<br /><b>Pearl</b><br /><img src="http://www.aquasearch.net.au/aqua/img/pearls1.jpg" border="1" height="50" width="50" /><br />Real, cultured, and faux pearls are all fragile and lose luster quite easily. Apply perfume/makeup before putting on a pearl necklace, bracelet, etc. Wipe your pearls with a soft moist cloth after each wearing to rid it of and residue due to cosmetics, etc. For a thorough cleaning dip a baby toothbrush in a mix of mild soap, and warm water. Scrub your pearls and wipe with a wet cloth. Lay the strand flat to prevent string from stretching. Expensive pearls should be examined every couple months by a jeweler to determine if they need restringing.<br /><b>Amber</b><br /><img src="http://img.alibaba.com/photo/10872802/Silver_And_Amber_Jewellery.jpg" border="1" height="50" width="50" /><br />Use a water moistened cloth. NEVER add soap it can dull the gem.Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-42646769204208327462009-02-20T16:38:00.000-08:002009-02-20T16:40:51.811-08:00I'm alive.Yes, I've been neglecting my blog for quite some time.<br />I have no idea what to talk about, really. :)<br />This year is pretty slow. No sales this month, but I am slacking on promoting.<br />I need to promote some more somehow and list more. I have so many pieces I have yet to list.<br /><br />Is your year slow so far? What promotion works for you?<br /><br />It seems as if I run out of inspiration quickly with writing blogs. I never know what to write about. The same thing goes for Twitter. Haha. :)<br />I don't want to be repetitive with Twitter, and I often neglect it.Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-42915433987089821842008-12-13T07:02:00.000-08:002008-12-13T08:03:53.977-08:00One away.So, I'm one sale away from my goal: 30 sales.<br />I can't wait! :)<br />I was making sales day after day the first week of December, now, nothing. I'm trying to look for some new ways to advertise as well.<br />I use:<br /><br /><a href="http://eclecticpixie.deviantart.com/">DeviantArt</a> (For some reason it doesn't work sometimes, and sometimes it does.<br /><br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/eclecticpixie">Flickr</a><br /><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/eclecticpixie">Twitter</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/eclecticpixie">Myspace</a><br /><br />I have more, but I don't use them too much. :)<br /><br />I think I'm going to start working on one social networking site really hard for a few weeks. Because right now I'm not doing much advertising, just waiting for a sale. Which I know doesn't work. So I'm going to work on Myspace more. I've heard that you can use it in such a way that you can make tons of sales on there. So, I better get to work. :) Then I'll try Flickr more. I list when I have something new usually; and I've joined groups, too.<br /><br />I also listed some new things:<br /><br /><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_75x75.46764873.jpg" /><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_75x75.47444594.jpg" /><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_75x75.48345059.jpg" /><img src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_75x75.48349688.jpg" /><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_75x75.48547045.jpg" /><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_75x75.48697951.jpg" /><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_75x75.49223353.jpg" />Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-32057924789207349962008-12-01T16:42:00.000-08:002013-02-17T18:17:19.814-08:00Unsure.My shop is pretty scattered, well, really eclectic. I asked for a critique in the forums and someone suggested I make a different shop for my daughter's prints. I'm not sure if I should.<br />
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What do you think? Is it a put off for my shop?<br />
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Other than that, I love repeat customers :) It was a wonderful surprise to see I had 3 sales a few days ago. (Thank you Cathe!)<br />
It really is a good feeling.<br />
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Currently, I'm listing up some new hair clips. Here is one of my newest designs:<br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18076721"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.47427638.jpg" /></a>Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-21130474820812832412008-11-22T09:09:00.000-08:002008-11-22T09:11:21.215-08:00Well it's almost December!I haven't posted in a few weeks. I've listed some new things and mostly relisted. I made a few sales, November has been pretty good. What is new with everyone?Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-68272393305278865722008-11-02T13:02:00.000-08:002008-11-02T13:22:34.571-08:00How I package my goods!I got a sale today and decided it would be perfect to show how I package my items!<br /><br />After I print what I need out:<br /><br /><img style="width: 353px; height: 235px;" src="http://i36.tinypic.com/hvzzif.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">PayPal Invoice.</span><br /><br /><img style="width: 359px; height: 239px;" src="http://i34.tinypic.com/1191g0l.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Thank you card.</span><br /><br /><img style="width: 383px; height: 255px;" src="http://i37.tinypic.com/e7z5e1.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">2 Business Cards.</span><br /><br /><img style="width: 391px; height: 260px;" src="http://i33.tinypic.com/2zq62bl.jpg" /><br />Hair Clip handling instructions<br /><br /><img style="width: 377px; height: 251px;" src="http://i37.tinypic.com/2d91pgw.jpg" /><br /><img style="width: 386px; height: 257px;" src="http://i37.tinypic.com/2ytnosl.jpg" /><br />Hair clip with name of item & price.<br /><br />On the back is my Etsy and email.<br /><br />Then they're held together with a paperclip and ready to go!<br /><br />Sorry for the bad pictures, I didn't bother trying to take stunning pictures with this :PElenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-53992543274379018632008-10-30T13:45:00.000-07:002013-02-17T18:18:34.000-08:00ChellebelleCards<span class="dark_grey_text"></span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">ChellebelleCards<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14330326"><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.40311163.jpg" style="height: 248px; width: 336px;" /></a><br /><br />How did you get interested in what you do?</span><br />
I've always been a crafty person. As a kid I always liked to make things. One of the first things I was complemented on at school was how neat my colouring in was. Soon, all the kids in my class wanted me to colour in their stuff for them!<br />
As I got older I started to take up cross stitch. Then when I was in high school I got a weekend job in a craft store. It was the best job in the world because I got to be around everything crafty all day, and get paid for it! It was at this job that I learned alot about rubber stamping and card making, and I was soon passing this info onto inquiring customers. Ever since then I've been making cards in my spare time.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">How long have you been doing your craft?</span><br />
Pretty much for 6 or 7 years, but only started to do it frequently in the last year. Before this past year I made cards mostly for family occasions. I have moved around alot since the age of 18, which has not been compatible with stockpiling card making stuff. But right now I am settled in the US for the near future, so have started to increase my inventory of supplies. In July of this year I found out about Etsy and couldn't wait to open a shop selling my cards.<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16116865"><img src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.40944585.jpg" style="height: 300px; width: 330px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you sell anywhere besides Etsy?</span><br />
Yes. I also have a shop on ShopHandmade.com. This is my shop <a href="http://chellebellecards.shophandmade.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://Chellebellecards.ShopHandmade.com</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13892945"><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.40316266.jpg" style="height: 275px; width: 363px;" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Where else can we find you?</span><br />
I have a blog: <a href="http://chellebellecards.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://chellebellecards.blogspot.com/</a><br />
I am on Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/ChellebelleCard" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://twitter.com/ChellebelleCard</a><br />
I am on Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/chellebellecards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.flickr.com/photos/chellebellecards/</a><br />
I also plan to make a facebook site soon.Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-67230037560208040032008-10-30T13:34:00.000-07:002008-10-30T13:57:14.683-07:00Always look at your old items.Always go back and look at your first 5 listed items in your shop. Do they own up to your standards now?<br />My first few pictures to me are horrendous. So before you go and renew those, update those pictures and revamp those descriptions, would <span style="font-style: italic;">you </span>buy them?<br /><br />I'm planning on making a list of pictures I need to retake and descriptions that need to be redone.<br /><br />This is also a good way on seeing how much you've improved on your work, descriptions, pictures and tags as well.<br />Before taking that stop to the Critiques section, critique your shop yourself. Go to your shop in the shoes of a buyer and ask yourself: Would you buy it?Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-5737189037414164932008-10-29T12:01:00.000-07:002008-10-29T12:12:34.989-07:00heroncovewoodcarving<span style="font-weight: bold;">heroncovewoodcarving<br /><br /><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.30057343.jpg" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12776365"></a><br /><br />How did you get interested in what you do?</span><br />I have been a woodworker for over 35 years and I started making spoons as a way to use leftover scraps of wood that would otherwise be discarded or burned.<br /><br /><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.42026095.jpg" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=16436204"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">How long have you been doing your craft?</span><br />I've been making spoons for at least 15 years.<br /><br /><img src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_430xN.40041495.jpg" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15841799"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Do you sell anywhere besides Etsy?</span><br />I sell at a local gallery called Lucky Dog in Rockland, Maine and I occasionally do craft fairs.<br /><br /><img src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.37164138.jpg" /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14926438"></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Where else can we find you? (Social networking sites, etc)</span><br />At the moment Etsy is the only place I sell online.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;">http://heroncovewoodcarving.etsy.com</span>Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-73345334060360423532008-10-27T16:03:00.000-07:002008-10-27T16:08:23.674-07:00Tagged!I've been tagged by <a href="http://jeweledrabbit.blogspot.com/">JeweledRabbit</a>.<br /><br /><ol><li>I am of European descent.</li><li>I've been in the United States for 18 years.</li><li>I have two children.</li><li>I am currently going to college.</li><li>I am hopelessly addicted to beads. There is no help for me.<br /></li><li>I usually start more than one project at a time.<br /></li><li>Many of my designs come in my sleep. Crazy, huh?</li></ol>I tag EVERYONE who reads this! :)<br />Have fun!Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-9305949435637182162008-10-24T20:13:00.000-07:002008-10-24T20:19:22.169-07:00Well congrats to me.I made it to 500 hearts today! (503 in total).<br />What I did was hang out in the Chatroom and Forums in Etsy. :D<br />That's the best advertisement, I swear!<br /><br /><b>503 hearts</b><br /><span id="newhtspan"><b>10</b> people are new<br />within the last day<br /><br />I also have 8 different item hearts, which is awesome!<br /><br />I just hope some people are looking towards my stuff for Christmas ;)<br /><br />New this week:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16382291"><img style="width: 264px; height: 264px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.41818108.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16415227"><img style="width: 251px; height: 207px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.41947194.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16423622"><img style="width: 266px; height: 266px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.41952384.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16532771"><img style="width: 291px; height: 305px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.42305741.jpg" /></a><br /></span>Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-63359931510943234172008-10-21T13:22:00.001-07:002008-10-21T13:25:12.960-07:00Helpful things to use.<span style="font-weight: bold;">Google Reader?</span><br />Do you use Google Reader?<br />Google Reader is a way to keep up with everyone's blog. This could help you snag that special blog deal, or read up on some really helpful tips.<br /><br />There are other ways to use Google Reader. You could use it to keep up with Etsy Alchemy.<br />This way, you are updated on Alchemy whenever someone posts a request. I keep up with the Storque on my feeds, and alchemy. How do you add a feed?<br />This is usually indicated by an orange button that looks like this:<br /><br /><img src="http://momjian.us/main/img/rss.jpg" /><br /><br />Click it, select 'Google Reader' and it's added.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> Email updates:</span><br />If you use FireFox, you can add a notifier to popup when you have an email. I use one for my Yahoo! mail to notify me every 5 minutes of any incoming emails. The mail button turns orange and makes a noise, which you can turn off, or change the noise.<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"> TwitterFox:</span><br /><br />Do you use twitter and have FireFox? TwitterFox is a FireFox extension which updates you about incoming Twitterers' tweets however so often you calibrate the notifier for. This helps with staying up to date, but not having to stay on the site 24/7.<br /><br /><br />That's all my tips for now!Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7738745426616945157.post-83677039312974825742008-10-18T08:24:00.000-07:002008-10-18T08:32:52.499-07:00Updating!Just updating from my long hiatus from blogging here :)<br />If you'd like quicker updates, look for me on twitter!!<br /><a href="http://twitter.com/eclecticpixie">http://twitter.com/eclecticpixie<br /></a><br /><br />I made a few sales this month, which makes me very happy :D<br />I listed a few things, worked really hard on trying to get myself out there.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Here's my list of places I know I got a sale from:</span><br /><br />Twitter<br />DeviantArt<br />Etsy Forums<br /><br />So, some things work, others don't. My advice, is to try a little bit of everything, because I hear people get a lot of sales from places I don't see me ever getting sales from. The key is just trying. Try to get your name out there as far as you can. :)<br /><br /><br />New things on Etsy:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15494382"><img style="width: 269px; height: 268px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.38888937.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15907451"><img style="width: 273px; height: 273px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.40255917.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15959785"><img style="width: 268px; height: 267px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.40428930.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16023463"><img style="width: 296px; height: 295px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.40639134.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16029889"><img style="width: 282px; height: 282px;" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_430xN.40660016.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16293923"><img style="width: 283px; height: 283px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.41526033.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16320354"><img style="width: 291px; height: 291px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_430xN.41613378.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I know, too much :P<br /><br />I also had a custom order for a brooch that I really like:<br /><img style="width: 214px; height: 213px;" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_430xN.40876697.jpg" />Elenahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00329249171344306443noreply@blogger.com1