Alright, so, I think it's about time to hold a giveaway again, don't you?
However, what should I give away this time? A piece of jewelry, or a pair of chopsticks again? Or, maybe I'll go with something else entirely. I can't decide.
What would you like to see?
Just comment below and offer up your suggestions.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Sunday, December 13, 2009
5-a-Week Features! Week 6 (I'm back!)
Alright, so. Sorry about that unannounced abscence of the weekly features. I kind of got wrapped up in all life has to offer (or more like fire at me with a cannon.) Long story short, I'm back, and you'll see weekly features again. Believe it or not, I DID remember to write down the sales of the last featured sellers a week after they were posted. You'll see them at the end of the post, as always.
Here's this week's 5 features! There's another theme this time: Simply Red!
1. http://sorad.etsy.com/ - 8 sales
This shop sells some really awesome looking cards.
2. http://echosofspring.etsy.com/ - 24 sales
Absolutely beautiful earrings and necklaces.
3. http://jkimages.etsy.com/ - 2 sales
Color-rich photography. Definitely some beautiful work in this shop.
4. http://rosieswreaths.etsy.com/ - 12 sales
Gorgeous wreaths to adorn your door this holiday season.
5. http://classicsredone.etsy.com/ - 28 sales
A wide variety of lovely items, such as hats and hair clips.
Alright, and now I'll show the sales for the week after I featured the last Etsians. (Though they've made quite a few sales since then.)
1. http://studioseventyfive.etsy.com/ - First count: 22 sales, a week later: 24 sales.
2. http://horsehairrakupottery.etsy.com/ - First count: 1 sale, a week later: 1 sale.
3. http://gaudetsgems.etsy.com/ - First count: 8 sales, a week later: 10 sales.
4. http://gardenleafdesign.etsy.com/ - First count: 14 sales, a week later: 14 sales.
5. http://bekahsquilts.etsy.com/ - First count: 21 sales, a week later: 21 sales.
Good luck to the featured sellers this week. Everyone pay them a visit and help them out! A tweet or two wouldn't hurt either. If you see something you like about a shop, spread the word! :)
(What is "5-a-Week Features"? - New to the blog? I feature 5 Etsians every week on my blog, occasionally with a specific theme (such as this week's "red" theme). I note their sales for this week, and then when I feature the next 5, I note the previous features' sales again to see if they have increased. Look back at previous blog posts to get a better understanding of this little game. Would you like to recommend a shop for me to feature? The shop must have: a) Less than 30 sales b) more than 4 items listed c) decent pictures (I'm not too picky, though.)
See you next week!
Here's this week's 5 features! There's another theme this time: Simply Red!
1. http://sorad.etsy.com/ - 8 sales
This shop sells some really awesome looking cards.
2. http://echosofspring.etsy.com/ - 24 sales
Absolutely beautiful earrings and necklaces.
3. http://jkimages.etsy.com/ - 2 sales
Color-rich photography. Definitely some beautiful work in this shop.
4. http://rosieswreaths.etsy.com/ - 12 sales
Gorgeous wreaths to adorn your door this holiday season.
5. http://classicsredone.etsy.com/ - 28 sales
A wide variety of lovely items, such as hats and hair clips.
Alright, and now I'll show the sales for the week after I featured the last Etsians. (Though they've made quite a few sales since then.)
1. http://studioseventyfive.etsy.com/ - First count: 22 sales, a week later: 24 sales.
2. http://horsehairrakupottery.etsy.com/ - First count: 1 sale, a week later: 1 sale.
3. http://gaudetsgems.etsy.com/ - First count: 8 sales, a week later: 10 sales.
4. http://gardenleafdesign.etsy.com/ - First count: 14 sales, a week later: 14 sales.
5. http://bekahsquilts.etsy.com/ - First count: 21 sales, a week later: 21 sales.
Good luck to the featured sellers this week. Everyone pay them a visit and help them out! A tweet or two wouldn't hurt either. If you see something you like about a shop, spread the word! :)
(What is "5-a-Week Features"? - New to the blog? I feature 5 Etsians every week on my blog, occasionally with a specific theme (such as this week's "red" theme). I note their sales for this week, and then when I feature the next 5, I note the previous features' sales again to see if they have increased. Look back at previous blog posts to get a better understanding of this little game. Would you like to recommend a shop for me to feature? The shop must have: a) Less than 30 sales b) more than 4 items listed c) decent pictures (I'm not too picky, though.)
See you next week!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Thursday, October 29, 2009
5-A-Week Features! Week 6
Welcome back. First of all, Happy Halloween to you all!
This week's feature has another theme, monochrome. Let me know in the comments what you think, and if you have suggestions on future themes, toss them in too. I'd love to hear your ideas.
Be sure to visit this week's 5:
1. http://studioseventyfive.etsy.com/ - 22 sales
Lovely jewelry to match any attire.
2. http://horsehairrakupottery.etsy.com/ - 1 sale
Intriguing raku pottery.
3. http://gaudetsgems.etsy.com/ - 8 sales
Simple, classic beauty in jewelry.
4. http://gardenleafdesign.etsy.com/ - 14 sales
Handmade wedding supplies and jewelry.
5. http://bekahsquilts.etsy.com/ - 21 sales
Cozy lap quilts in many colors.
Okay, time to compare last week's sales:
1. http://electricpenguin.etsy.com/ - 10 sales last week, 17 sales this week.
2. http://sandart.etsy.com/ - 23 sales last week, 23 sales this week.
3. http://sackittoya.etsy.com/ - 0 sales last week, 0 sales this week.
4. http://2virgosdesigns.etsy.com/ - 27 sales last week, 29 sales this week.
5. http://zwilling.etsy.com/ - 17 sales last week, 17 sales this week.
Thanks for reading, and good luck to the features!
This week's feature has another theme, monochrome. Let me know in the comments what you think, and if you have suggestions on future themes, toss them in too. I'd love to hear your ideas.
Be sure to visit this week's 5:
1. http://studioseventyfive.etsy.com/ - 22 sales
Lovely jewelry to match any attire.
2. http://horsehairrakupottery.etsy.com/ - 1 sale
Intriguing raku pottery.
3. http://gaudetsgems.etsy.com/ - 8 sales
Simple, classic beauty in jewelry.
4. http://gardenleafdesign.etsy.com/ - 14 sales
Handmade wedding supplies and jewelry.
5. http://bekahsquilts.etsy.com/ - 21 sales
Cozy lap quilts in many colors.
Okay, time to compare last week's sales:
1. http://electricpenguin.etsy.com/ - 10 sales last week, 17 sales this week.
2. http://sandart.etsy.com/ - 23 sales last week, 23 sales this week.
3. http://sackittoya.etsy.com/ - 0 sales last week, 0 sales this week.
4. http://2virgosdesigns.etsy.com/ - 27 sales last week, 29 sales this week.
5. http://zwilling.etsy.com/ - 17 sales last week, 17 sales this week.
Thanks for reading, and good luck to the features!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
5-A-Week Features! Week 5
Time marches right along. We're already on week 5 of the 5-A-Week Features.
As I was looking through my list of shops with 30 or less items, I came across a couple of male-aimed items, so I thought I'd make this feature have a sort of masculine theme. Let me know what you think. (ETSIANS! Make more guy stuff, dammit! It's too far and few between. >:p )
1. http://ElectricPenguin.etsy.com - 10 sales
This shop sports some creative jewelry, including beer label jewelry, such as the bracelet featured here!
2. http://sandart.etsy.com - 23 sales
Fantastic paintings, mostly slightly-abstract portraits. All of them display immense emotion. Beautiful!
3. http://sackittoya.etsy.com - 0 sales
This shop only has 4 items currently, but all of them are some great mixes with hilarious names and captions (I had trouble deciding on a feature between this one pictured below, or the "Better Than Sex" chocolate brownies :D). Great for gifts, and easy to cook, from what I understand. I think we can expect to see more great things in this shop later.
4. http://2virgosdesigns.etsy.com - 27 sales
This is a spa set designed especially for men. Let's face it. Most men are hard on their skin and body whether at work or at play, so shouldn't they deserve a spa treatment too? There's lots of bath lovelies for the ladies at this shop too, of course.
As I was looking through my list of shops with 30 or less items, I came across a couple of male-aimed items, so I thought I'd make this feature have a sort of masculine theme. Let me know what you think. (ETSIANS! Make more guy stuff, dammit! It's too far and few between. >:p )
1. http://ElectricPenguin.etsy.com - 10 sales
This shop sports some creative jewelry, including beer label jewelry, such as the bracelet featured here!
2. http://sandart.etsy.com - 23 sales
Fantastic paintings, mostly slightly-abstract portraits. All of them display immense emotion. Beautiful!
3. http://sackittoya.etsy.com - 0 sales
This shop only has 4 items currently, but all of them are some great mixes with hilarious names and captions (I had trouble deciding on a feature between this one pictured below, or the "Better Than Sex" chocolate brownies :D). Great for gifts, and easy to cook, from what I understand. I think we can expect to see more great things in this shop later.
4. http://2virgosdesigns.etsy.com - 27 sales
This is a spa set designed especially for men. Let's face it. Most men are hard on their skin and body whether at work or at play, so shouldn't they deserve a spa treatment too? There's lots of bath lovelies for the ladies at this shop too, of course.
5. http://zwilling.etsy.com - 17 sales
This classic knitted beanie comes in many other colors. They're quality made, perfect for snowy outdoor activities.
Okay, now for last week's 5. Unfortunately, we only had 1 sale last week. :/ But hey, it's better than nothing! Hang in there, and we'll keep on promoting. :)
1. http://hjmart.etsy.com - 21 sales last week, 22 sales this week.
2. http://polliwog123.etsy.com - 11 sales last week, 11 sales this week.
3. http://jessemosher.etsy.com - 24 sales last week, 24 sales this week.
4. http://theleidy.etsy.com - 13 sales last week, 13 sales this week.
5. http://twist21.etsy.com - 8 sales last week, 8 sales this week.
As always, good luck to you all! We'll check in next week!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
5-A-Week Features! Week 4
It's that time again! Wow, you know, Thursday comes sooner than one thinks.
Anyway! Here's this week's 5 featured Etsy shops:
1. http://hjmart.etsy.com/ - 21 sales
This shop has richly colorful paintings with a natural theme.
2. http://polliwog123.etsy.com/ - 11 sales
This shop has some very cute handmade cards.
3. http://jessemosher.etsy.com/ - 24 sales
This fellow paints Rock n' Roll folk art on plywood. Very fine work!
4. http://theleidy.etsy.com/ - 13 sales
There's some lovely jewelry in this shop, from colorful to elegant.
5. http://twist21.etsy.com/ - 8 sales
This shop has beautiful aluminum and fabric pendants. They look like stained glass.
Okay, let's compare sales of last week's features!
1. http://firststepphoto.etsy.com/ - 11 sales last week, 16 sales this week.
2. http://strawberriesandsushi.etsy.com/ - 18 sales last week, 25 sales this week.
3. http://notthesun.etsy.com/ - 20 sales last week, 20 sales this week.
4. http://stringbeanstudios.etsy.com/ - 3 sales last week, 3 sales this week.
5. http://thunderridgedesign.etsy.com/ - 4 sales last week, 5 sales this week.
Thanks for looking! As always, if you have a 5-a-week feature suggestion, email me at warhandmades@gmail.com, or convo me on etsy at http://windandrain.etsy.com/. The requirements are:
*Must have 30 or fewer items.
* Much have 4 or more item listings.
*Can not be your own shop! (Get someone else to suggest you if you like. ;) )
Follow my blog! Help get the word out! :)
Anyway! Here's this week's 5 featured Etsy shops:
1. http://hjmart.etsy.com/ - 21 sales
This shop has richly colorful paintings with a natural theme.
2. http://polliwog123.etsy.com/ - 11 sales
This shop has some very cute handmade cards.
3. http://jessemosher.etsy.com/ - 24 sales
This fellow paints Rock n' Roll folk art on plywood. Very fine work!
4. http://theleidy.etsy.com/ - 13 sales
There's some lovely jewelry in this shop, from colorful to elegant.
5. http://twist21.etsy.com/ - 8 sales
This shop has beautiful aluminum and fabric pendants. They look like stained glass.
Okay, let's compare sales of last week's features!
1. http://firststepphoto.etsy.com/ - 11 sales last week, 16 sales this week.
2. http://strawberriesandsushi.etsy.com/ - 18 sales last week, 25 sales this week.
3. http://notthesun.etsy.com/ - 20 sales last week, 20 sales this week.
4. http://stringbeanstudios.etsy.com/ - 3 sales last week, 3 sales this week.
5. http://thunderridgedesign.etsy.com/ - 4 sales last week, 5 sales this week.
Thanks for looking! As always, if you have a 5-a-week feature suggestion, email me at warhandmades@gmail.com, or convo me on etsy at http://windandrain.etsy.com/. The requirements are:
*Must have 30 or fewer items.
* Much have 4 or more item listings.
*Can not be your own shop! (Get someone else to suggest you if you like. ;) )
Follow my blog! Help get the word out! :)
Friday, October 9, 2009
5-A-Week Features! Week 3
Welcome! Before we take a look at last week's 5, as usual, let's take a look at this week's features:
1. http://firststepphoto.etsy.com/ - 11 sales
This shop has some really nice wall decals, customizable to boot.
2. http://strawberriesandsushi.etsy.com/ - 18 sales
This shop sports lovely japanese fabric, and a couple of handsome sock monkeys!
3. http://notthesun.etsy.com/ - 20 sales
Now, I'm not usually much of a scarf person (considering it's rarely cold enough for one here), but the colorful ones in this shop are just so awesome, I just can't resist them! They also sell some lovely headbands as well.
4. http://stringbeanstudios.etsy.com/ - 3 sales
Check out these lovely "blueberry" earrings. This shop has a lovely variety of jewelry.
5. http://thunderridgedesign.etsy.com/ - 4 sales
This shop sells beautiful hand-crafted Victorian hat boxes like the one below. Also, check out their gorgeous girls' pinafores!
Okay! Let's compare the week's sales of our last 5 features.
1. http://mydollgift.etsy.com/ - 14 sales last week, 14 sales this week.
2. http://lmturnedart.etsy.com/ - 2 sales last week, 2 sales this week.
3. http://littleprettlings.etsy.com/ - 1 sale last week, 1 sale this week.
4. http://eflu07.etsy.com/ - 28 sales last week, 33 sales this week.
5. http://azulado.etsy.com/ - 2 sales last week, 2 sales this week.
Congrats to eflu07 on your sales! The others who didn't have a sale this week, hang in there and don't let it get you down. There's plenty of time for sales to come later, as long as you don't give up. :)
As always, I wish you all the best of luck! <3
1. http://firststepphoto.etsy.com/ - 11 sales
This shop has some really nice wall decals, customizable to boot.
2. http://strawberriesandsushi.etsy.com/ - 18 sales
This shop sports lovely japanese fabric, and a couple of handsome sock monkeys!
3. http://notthesun.etsy.com/ - 20 sales
Now, I'm not usually much of a scarf person (considering it's rarely cold enough for one here), but the colorful ones in this shop are just so awesome, I just can't resist them! They also sell some lovely headbands as well.
4. http://stringbeanstudios.etsy.com/ - 3 sales
Check out these lovely "blueberry" earrings. This shop has a lovely variety of jewelry.
5. http://thunderridgedesign.etsy.com/ - 4 sales
This shop sells beautiful hand-crafted Victorian hat boxes like the one below. Also, check out their gorgeous girls' pinafores!
Okay! Let's compare the week's sales of our last 5 features.
1. http://mydollgift.etsy.com/ - 14 sales last week, 14 sales this week.
2. http://lmturnedart.etsy.com/ - 2 sales last week, 2 sales this week.
3. http://littleprettlings.etsy.com/ - 1 sale last week, 1 sale this week.
4. http://eflu07.etsy.com/ - 28 sales last week, 33 sales this week.
5. http://azulado.etsy.com/ - 2 sales last week, 2 sales this week.
Congrats to eflu07 on your sales! The others who didn't have a sale this week, hang in there and don't let it get you down. There's plenty of time for sales to come later, as long as you don't give up. :)
As always, I wish you all the best of luck! <3
Thursday, October 1, 2009
5-a-Week Features! Week 2
Welcome back to 5-a-Week Features! Before we take a look at the current sales of last week's shop, here's this week's five, complete with sample photos this time!
1. http://mydollgift.etsy.com - 14 sales currently
I adore the artwork in this shop. The drawings are so fun and free-spirited. Definitely check this one out.
2. http://lmturnedart.etsy.com - 2 sales currently
This shop has beautiful turned wood bowls and goblets. No two are alike!
3. http://LittlePrettlings.etsy.com - 1 sale currently
A cute little shop for cloth purses and change pouches. Great for the holidays.
4. http://eflu07.etsy.com - 28 sales currently
This shop features fantastic hemp jewelry with good use of color. Take a look!
5. http://azulado.etsy.com - 2 sales currently
This shop has gorgeous ceramic pottery, as well as some very unique ceramic jewelry.
1. http://mydollgift.etsy.com - 14 sales currently
I adore the artwork in this shop. The drawings are so fun and free-spirited. Definitely check this one out.
2. http://lmturnedart.etsy.com - 2 sales currently
This shop has beautiful turned wood bowls and goblets. No two are alike!
3. http://LittlePrettlings.etsy.com - 1 sale currently
A cute little shop for cloth purses and change pouches. Great for the holidays.
4. http://eflu07.etsy.com - 28 sales currently
This shop features fantastic hemp jewelry with good use of color. Take a look!
5. http://azulado.etsy.com - 2 sales currently
This shop has gorgeous ceramic pottery, as well as some very unique ceramic jewelry.
Now let's look at last week's shops, and compare their sales for the week!
1. http://smaxwelldesigns.etsy.com had 27 sales last week, 28 this week.
2. http://delguidicestudio.etsy.com had 27 sales last week, 28 this week.
3. http://twoknit.etsy.com had 16 sales last week, and 20 this week.
4. http://GoodWooddogs.etsy.com had 27 last week, and a whopping 51 this week! Nice!
5. http://sterlingdelicacies.etsy.com had 0 sales last week, and 1 sale this week.
Congrats on your sales, and hang in there! I wish you all the best! :D
If you'd like to suggest a shop for my 5-a-Week Features, just convo me on etsy at http://windandrain.etsy.com, or send me an email at warhandmades@gmail.com.
The requirements are, again:
*Must have less than 30 sales
*Must have more than 4 items listed
*Can not be your own shop! :)
Thursday, September 24, 2009
5-a-Week Features!
Welcome (back)!
Each week, I'm going to feature 5 Etsy shops in my blog, along with how many sales they have at the time of listing. Next week, I'll post 5 new ones, and we'll compare sales amounts of last week's 5 sellers. Okay, so let's get started! This week's 5 are:
1. http://SterlingDelicacies.etsy.com/ - 0 sales
Delicious-looking caramels!
2. http://twoknit.etsy.com/ - 16 sales
Lots of fantastic knits. I particularly love the cuffs.
3. http://delguidicestudio.etsy.com/ - 27 sales
Vintage-inspired clothing, and beautiful chokers.
4. http://GoodWoodDogs.etsy.com/ - 27 sales
Precious hand-carved figurines of dogs, bunnies, and others.
5. http://smaxwelldesigns.etsy.com/ - 27 sales
Stunning wire and stone bonsais and pendants.
Do you have a recommendation for next week's 5 shops? Convo me at http://WindandRain.etsy.com/
Requirements: Must have 4 or more items listed, must have less than 30 sales, and CAN NOT be your own shop! :)
Each week, I'm going to feature 5 Etsy shops in my blog, along with how many sales they have at the time of listing. Next week, I'll post 5 new ones, and we'll compare sales amounts of last week's 5 sellers. Okay, so let's get started! This week's 5 are:
1. http://SterlingDelicacies.etsy.com/ - 0 sales
Delicious-looking caramels!
2. http://twoknit.etsy.com/ - 16 sales
Lots of fantastic knits. I particularly love the cuffs.
3. http://delguidicestudio.etsy.com/ - 27 sales
Vintage-inspired clothing, and beautiful chokers.
4. http://GoodWoodDogs.etsy.com/ - 27 sales
Precious hand-carved figurines of dogs, bunnies, and others.
5. http://smaxwelldesigns.etsy.com/ - 27 sales
Stunning wire and stone bonsais and pendants.
Do you have a recommendation for next week's 5 shops? Convo me at http://WindandRain.etsy.com/
Requirements: Must have 4 or more items listed, must have less than 30 sales, and CAN NOT be your own shop! :)
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Chopstick Giveaway WINNER
I'd like to offer a big thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway. I hope you stop by the blog more often in the future, as I've decided I'm going to hold more of them!
Now without further ado, our winner is....
BurningMoon!
Congratulations! I have contacted you for your shipping information.
Didn't win? Stop by my Etsy store, and I'll give everyone who entered my giveaway 20% off their purchase (refunded via paypal) through October 7th! Just put "blog giveaway" in the Comments to Seller. That's 2 weeks to take advantage of this exclusive sale, as part of my gratitude to you.
Thanks again!
Now without further ado, our winner is....
BurningMoon!
Congratulations! I have contacted you for your shipping information.
Didn't win? Stop by my Etsy store, and I'll give everyone who entered my giveaway 20% off their purchase (refunded via paypal) through October 7th! Just put "blog giveaway" in the Comments to Seller. That's 2 weeks to take advantage of this exclusive sale, as part of my gratitude to you.
Thanks again!
Monday, September 14, 2009
Chopstick Giveaway! 9/14 - 9/20
Win a free pair of my handmade chopsticks (chopstick rest included)!
I'm feeling generous, so, want to win that pair of chopsticks (and chopstick rest) shown above?
It's easy enough. Post your entries to the comments, in the manner described below. The winner will be chosen randomly. You'd better hurry though, the contest ends September 20th!
**Please enter seperate comments for each entry. Please include your email address with every comment that you make.
Methods of entry:
1. Go to my etsy store and grab the link of your favorite item in my shop. Come back and post it here in comments! (REQUIRED - 1 entry.)
2. Tweet or blog about this giveaway (maximum of 1 tweet per hour, please)! Post the link to your blog or twitter here (1 entry per tweet, or 1 entry for blogging).
3. Follow my blog! Post in the comments that you are a follower (1 entry).
4. Buy something from my shop for 5 extra entries! Post that you made a purchase, along with the link of the item.
I will announce the winner on September 23rd, and also email the lucky person! Good luck!
I'm feeling generous, so, want to win that pair of chopsticks (and chopstick rest) shown above?
It's easy enough. Post your entries to the comments, in the manner described below. The winner will be chosen randomly. You'd better hurry though, the contest ends September 20th!
**Please enter seperate comments for each entry. Please include your email address with every comment that you make.
Methods of entry:
1. Go to my etsy store and grab the link of your favorite item in my shop. Come back and post it here in comments! (REQUIRED - 1 entry.)
2. Tweet or blog about this giveaway (maximum of 1 tweet per hour, please)! Post the link to your blog or twitter here (1 entry per tweet, or 1 entry for blogging).
3. Follow my blog! Post in the comments that you are a follower (1 entry).
4. Buy something from my shop for 5 extra entries! Post that you made a purchase, along with the link of the item.
I will announce the winner on September 23rd, and also email the lucky person! Good luck!
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Earrings
I just added some earrings to my shop. It's been ages since I've made jewelry like this. I guess the style is a little dissimilar from what's primarily on Etsy, but we'll see how it goes. I just got a wild hair. :)
Sold my kumihimo cord. That's another craft I've been eyeing in my (rare) spare time lately. More to come later.
Sold my kumihimo cord. That's another craft I've been eyeing in my (rare) spare time lately. More to come later.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Continued...
A very small mushroom. (To get an idea of how small this thing is, look at the moss around it. The mushroom itself is about an inch tall.):
Wild Bergamot:
Rosemary (the "mother plant" from which I start all my new plants):
Red Clover:
Praying mantis. Curious little fellow, and cute too:
A tiny frog (Sorry for the blur. I'm still no expert at taking shots at night, especially of moving objects. :) This little guy is literally under an inch long, and I'm not sure what kind he is.):
Our latest creations in bonsais:
Wild Bergamot:
Trumpet Creeper:
Sandwort? ( There's a broken bottle in the first shot. Littering's not nice. :-( ):
Rosemary (the "mother plant" from which I start all my new plants):
Red Clover:
Prickly Pear:
Oak-Leaf Hydrangea:
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