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SEEKING Indie Etsy Designers to feature on my bLOG!!!

I would love to promote you! I have been having a lot of fun and great feedback from these interviews! Let me know if you're interested - I need someone for this Friday - 3/28!!!! My blog - simplesweetcakes1.blogspot.com

Mackenzie :>

Tags: crafter, designer, etsy, indie, interview

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Permalink Reply by Hayley Heim on March 24, 2008 at 12:23pm: PICK ME, PICK ME, PICK ME!!!! I would love to be considered for your blog!

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Permalink Reply by Mackenzie Hendrickson on March 24, 2008 at 9:50pm: Hi Hayley!

Gorgeous jewelry :> You are in for this Friday - 3/28. Please answer these questions and get them back to me!!

How would you describe your crafts/Etsy shop?

How did you get started?

How long have you been crafting?

What is your inspiration?

What is your favorite piece in your shop today?

How do you market/advertise your wares?

Any advice to fledgling crafters / entrepreneurs?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by blueyeduckstudios (katey-D) on March 24, 2008 at 3:37pm: Hello - let me know what you might be loking for specifically ... I'm in line right behind Hayley Heim :)

joy,
katey-D
www.blueyeduckstudios.com (my arty bio)

www.blueyeduckstudios.etsy.com (my shop)

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Permalink Reply by Erin at DinnerTimeChimes.etsy.com on March 24, 2008 at 3:39pm: I'd love a chance too. Take a peak at my shop and see what you think... http://dinnertimechimes.etsy.com; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by lynda andrews-barry on March 24, 2008 at 3:42pm: hey mackenzie! i love your gorgeous etsy site. please check out my work on etsy to see if you would like to show my work on your blog: your pages are pretty colorful, so it might be a good fit! look forward to hearing back from you. lynda; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Nancy Flinn Ludwin on March 24, 2008 at 8:43pm: Me, me me! I would love to be considered! I have been trying really hard to get my shop out there with only one sale under my belt. I love making friends on We love Etsy! I have a lot to say. My shop is www.averyspecialday.etsy.com and you can find me at nludwin@verizon.net. Thanks so much!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Octavine Illustration on March 24, 2008 at 10:29pm: i would love to be included....thank you ever so much. cheers.~; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by moonmystic on March 24, 2008 at 10:40pm: I would love to be featured!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by ienjoysoup on March 25, 2008 at 12:58am: ummm.

:D

hey.... i'm good.

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Permalink Reply by Hayley Heim on March 25, 2008 at 10:30pm: How would you describe your crafts/Etsy shop?
I would say that my jewelry is sometimes funky, sometimes elegant, and sometimes somewhere in between! I love color and I love things that have some sparkle to them.

How did you get started?
I first started making my own jewelry using inexpensive beads and plated wires. Once I felt like I had mastered the basics, I started diving into buying actual semi-precious gemstones. I learned most of the techniques I know by heading to my local library and checking out jewelry-making books and by buying beading magazines. So pretty much I self taught myself everything I know. People around my small town started asking me about my jewelry and if I was selling it. It wasn't until my jewelry collection got ridiculously large that my husband suggested the possibility of selling my stuff. I also noticed that when I had yard sales and was selling some of my first beginner pieces, people where showing up early and literally ripping jewelry out of each others hands. That was really exciting to see people eager to buy even the basic stuff.

How long have you been crafting?
I've only been making jewelry for about 4 years now, but come from a family of crafty people so its in my blood.

What is your inspiration?
As I've gained more confidence over the past few years of making jewelry, I've gotten bolder at making more interesting color combinations in my work. I see some of the fabrics that my sister uses in sewing her handbags and I just fall in love with the colors. Mostly though my inspiration just comes from wanting to make something out of the ordinary that you wouldn't find at the local shopping center.

What is your favorite piece in your shop today?
I absolutely love my white topaz and freshwater pearl earrings. I think they are absolutely stunning.

How do you market/advertise your wares?
In addition to selling on etsy, I have my jewelry in a gift shop in a neighboring town. People are able to pick up one of my cards there too which directs them to my etsy shop. Although I would love to be able to list at least one item a day on etsy, sometimes it just doesn't happen (3 kids) although I definitely list at least 3 or 4 pieces a week or even relist an item. I also make sure to wear some of my work wherever I go, even to the grocery store, and keep a full stock of business cards in my purse so that anyone who comments on what I'm wearing can be handed a card. I find that is like being a human billboard. Who cares if you are just heading to the Post Office or the grocery store, throw on a fabulous chunky necklace and matching earrings and turn some heads. I also get on the "We Love Etsy" network usually daily and list photos of my work. I also check out the forums on etsy and convo other etsy crafters.

Any advice to fledgling crafters / entrepreneurs?
Be persistent. You can't list 10 items on etsy, not do anything for a month and expect the sales to come rolling in. Get your name and your craft out there. Do a craft fair or something of that nature. It's a way to get your name out there to a lot of people at one time. Don't be afraid to share what you do with people. For me, the best kick start to my business was getting my items in gift shop.; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by dahlila on March 25, 2008 at 10:59pm: I'm interested. This is my shop. Let me know if you are interested. Thank you! d.

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Permalink Reply by vadjutka on March 26, 2008 at 8:28am: Hi, I would love to be featured. I have just started selling on Etsy, approx a month ago.
That is me: http://vadjutka.etsy.com
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