Randomcreative Art: lapisbeach

Friday, December 7, 2012

Friday Feature: new favorite shops and items

Thanks so much to everyone who linked up with me this past week for my Friday Feature link up! Here are just a few of the great finds that were featured. Click on the photos to check out the item listings, blog posts, etc.

Today I'm featuring items from my new favorite shops as well as some other favorite pieces that I've come across lately. Enjoy!

Om Nom Cupcake Blue and White Birthday Card by Papernaut

Ombre Gradient of Blue Fingerless Gloves by SeemstressbytheSea

navy nautical skinny stripe card by 22and33

Cloche hat by JustineHats

Wire Cuff Navy Blue Pearl Silver Bracelet Modern Wide Wire Knit Arm Cuff Statement Bracelet Sapphire Pearl and Crystal by lapisbeach

Set of 18 Christmas Cards: Skating by with a Holiday Hi by TheCardGarden

Mediterranean Pottery Yarn Bowl - Aqua Rain Verdigris - OOAK - Indie Home Decor by BackBayPottery

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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

ideas I've been pondering, random feature

I know that I mentioned this a while back, but I'm still considering the idea of sending out a newsletter for my Etsy shop. Although it would be great to do it year round, I could see starting it up in the summer when I have more time to get things going. If any of you do send out newsletters, please let me know if you have any advice!

I've also considered the idea of putting together patterns/tutorials for a few of my original jewelry designs like my right angle weave embellished button bracelets (see example) and my skinny fringed peyote cuffs (see example), including the wrapped version (see example). I would love to get feedback from anyone and everyone about this including your personal experience with creating patterns/tutorials and selling/marketing them and including whether or not you purchase items like this and if so, what you look for in them. I would also love feedback on whether or not you'd be interested in purchasing patterns/tutorial like this one from me and if so, what you would be looking for with it (pictures vs. drawings, price, etc.). Again, with summer coming up, I will have more time for projects like this.

I am certainly not discouraged with my jewelry sales, but I would like to do more that will hopefully boost interest (and sales) in my Etsy shop. These are the two biggest things I've been thinking about lately that I don't already do. If anyone has other suggestions for boosting Etsy shop interest, I'm open to hearing them!

And now onto the feature: newly favorited random items from Etsy that don't fit into any other category. I think that I've been craving color lately because there is a LOT of color in these seven pieces. Enjoy!

Triple strand cuff bracelet in retro ruler print by PonderandStitch