NEW: Advertising Oppertunity on my Blog!

I decided to offer advertising on my blog! Price includes a 125x125 (pixel) space, but email me for more size options. This is a one image design, meaning it will not flash! NOT A GIF! If you would like it to flash/be a gif, please email me. If you have the design, just email it to me and I will code it. If you would like me to design the ad for you, you must select that option, and then I will email you regarding the design. My designs come with unlimited revisions. Even if you provide the design, I will still contact you and ask you where you would like the ad to link to. So, when someone clicks on your ad, it will bring them to your Etsy shop, blog, website, etc. Please email me or post a comment should you have ANY questions.

My Email-customqueen.etsy@gmail.com


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Nicole

Weekly Featured Seller: CreatedbyJulia

I first met Julia in the fs chat room. I was browsing through her shop, and really loved her work! So, I asked if she would like to be featured on my blog, and she accepted! Here is the interview

How did you hear about Etsy and when did you start?
My friends and family have always tried to convince me to start selling my jewelry online, but I always thought that it would not sell. Eventually, I found Etsy and I thought that it was the perfect place to sell my jewelry. I only started my store a few weeks ago, so everything is new to me. But I have sold two piece of jewelry- which is encouraging.
What is your inspiration?
My inspiration comes from the colors, textures, shapes and designs around me. Most of the time my jumping off point is the beads that I use. I try to find beads that are one of a kind. The coolest beads I have come from a bead store called the Bead House in Bristol, RI. I love their beads because they have unique colors and shapes and (I know this sounds weird) the beads have their own personality.
Do you have another job? How do you balance that and your Etsy shop?
I do not have a job, but I am still in school. So, once school starts I will have to learn how to balance between my Etsy life and my school life.
When did you start to craft?
I started making jewelry about 5 or 6 years ago. My parents gave me a jewelry kit and I remember loving it instantaneously.
What market is your shop geared towards?
Since I just started a few weeks ago, I am not exactly sure what market my jewelry is geared towards. However, I feel like that my market is for the everyday women.
Words of Wisdom from Julia:
My “words of wisdom” are to PROMOTE! I know that this advice is reiterated over and over again, but I feel that it is the most helpful piece of advice. Get yourself and your product out there- there is no harm in trying!
Love your shop! Where else can we find you?
Right now the only other place to follow me is on twitter, but I am hoping to start up a facebook account or my own blog. I will keep you informed :)

BrownBagBathBars! Another gift for my sister!

Lately, I have been buying a lot of gifts for my sister's upcoming birthday! She is my "little girl" and I buy her gifts on a weekly basis, so for her birthday, I am somewhat obliged to go all out! So, here I am, just blogging about another one of my faves that I bought for her- a flower power custom pampering set from brownbagbathbars (on etsy)! Merith went all out to make sure I had the perfect present! What I got was a super cute canister with flowers on it. That was filled with 3 flower soaps that were scented with banana (yellow), grape (purple), and strawberry (pink). It was garnished with bath confetti and crinkle paper. Next, I got the cutest felt bag (with flower and rhinestone applique) filled with some mini flower soaps. Finally, I got a pedi kit! There was the cutest flower sponge/scrubbie, a mini foot brush, a nail file, toe spacers, and two pink nail polishes! Merith was SO accomidating and went out to find everything to make sure everything coordinate and matched! I LOVE IT! The only bad thing is that I have to wait until the end of August to give it to her! :C If you haven't already, please check out http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7240808



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Nicole




Picture Credit: brownbagbathbars

KatieOswaldOriginals=Awesome Artist!

So for my sister's birthday, I got her a mini canvas painting from KatieOswaldOriginals (on etsy). It is so super awesome that I just had to write about it! Katie took my totally jumbled ideas, and turned them out as a creative, beautiful, and fun gift for my sister! (YAY!) Isn't it amazing? Thank you so much Katie! You're awesome! Check out her shop- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6178914

Picture Credit: KatieOswaldOriginals

50th Sale Giveaway!

WOOOOOOOOO! I am SOOOO excited! I reached my 50th Etsy sale today! Thank you so much to everyone who has bought from my shop! As a thank you, I am holding a giveaway! (yay!) But, I don't know what to give away or how to do it. Well, I know how, but I want a really good idea! If you have any ideas, PLEASE post them here as a comment! Thanks so much!



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Nicole

Stuffed! Treasury

I just can't stay away from the Etsy Treasury section, so you may be seeing a bunch of treasuries posted here! I love the Stuffed! Treasure! Super cute! My favorites? I'm gonna have to start with Lewis the Sleeping Owl! So adorable! My compliments go out to plantsandanimals for this one- I wish I could sew! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5057795 My next fave would have to be the Miniature Needle Felted Elephant by moxiemittens! I chose this one next because I have an elephant just like it from when I was a kid! It was (and may still be) my most cherished childhood memory! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6837396 For my last pick, I am going to go with the Watermelon Deer Plush! Etsy's forthewhiterabit makes this one, and they have it in many other color combos! I don't know what it is about this plushie, it just is so eye catching and I keep going back to it! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5042929 These etsy sellers are so admirable to me because I have always wanted to sew, but I just cant do it! Another great big thanks to KimsCraftyApple for making this treasury!


Come back soon,
Nicole
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VIOLET Treasury On Etsy

This morning I was browsing the treasuries, and came across a really nice one! I have been wanting to post a really nice treasury here, but haven't found one that I love- until now! My favorites from my favorite treasury? The All About a Violet BOW Clutch Bag is definitely in my top! (probably number one!) This bag is made by Davie and Chiyo. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6822069 You have GOT to check this shop out! I also really like the Mother and Daughter Mosaic Eggs- mixed purples. I love the blend of different shades of purples. GORGEOUS! These eggs are made by Sigmosaics and I am looking at their shop now of their pieces have an awesome blend of the, a lot different shades of a color! Another one on my top! Check out this shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6256840 My last fave. would have to be the Egplant Dot Ring! I love the simple elegance style of the ring! This ring is made by the amazing Tre Anelli. She has a really nice shop with very affordable jewelry! Take a look- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5378226

Finally, a great big thanks to Etsy's yukabyguliz who created the VIOLET treasury! Yukaby also has a great shop with beautiful pieces! Hope you enjoyed reading my first treasury review!


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Nicole