Etsy Shop Feature GratefulHeartMS

Hey Everyone!

Today I have some beautiful Wire Art & Gemstone Jewelry & Gifts to share with you. I have an interview with the designer & owner Abby and her shop is called GratefulHeartMS

GratefulHeartMS.etsy.com

What got you into design?
I've always had an artistic bent and I enjoy exploring different media like drawing, painting, and fibre arts. I like creating items that are both beautiful and have a function - like decorations and jewelry.

Where do you hope to see yourself in 5 years in regards to your Etsy?
I would like my shop to grow and develop and I learn more and refine my skills. I would love to collaborate with my Mom to add more products to the shop in the future. I would like Etsy to become a viable source of income so I can meet my personal goals.

Was it difficult to start your etsy shop or did you just find your way?
Etsy has been a learning process, like anything. I've gone through the process of trial and error. The journey has been valuable for me because I'm learning about persistence and communication. I love meeting other artists through Etsy and their social media. I'm a better person because of it.

Do you have any advice for those who want to sell on etsy and are only just starting out?
I think Etsy is about finding a niche. It's also about supporting others through sharing. It's not a journey you can go alone. Keep a positive attitude and be open.

Instagram: abbyafarmer
Wanelo: abbyafarmer
Pinterest: GratefulHeartMS
Twitter: abbyafarmer 

etsy shop feature

 What’s your name?

my name is Tamar Landau Shalev

How do you start the creative process?

I work in two main methods:
A. Seasonal collections
B. Costum orders
A. When I'm working on my A. Seasonal collections. I usually starts with choosing the fabrics, and then working on the silhouettes.
B. As for working on Costum orders - That's up to the clients wishes. Sometimes we start with the choosing fabrics to existing styles. And sometimes, I starts with the silhouettes, and following with the fabrics.

Do you have any favorite museums you like to visit that inspire you?

As for inspiration, I prefer to go to flee markets, Secondhand stores, Old book stores & Small art galleries. I find them very inspiring. There's always the magic of old chic, you never know what you're going to find.

What has been one of your favorite experiences so far as an artist/designer?

-I have many good experiences, because I work very closely with my clients.
A specific good experience I had lately, was making a mini collection of 7 pregnancy dresses. to a very sweet client of mine. The fact she choose me, to be a part of such an important journey of her life, meant a lot to me.
If you had one piece of advice for an artist or designer looking to start selling their work what advice would you give?
Piece of advice to a young designer - Know your clients as good as possible. Be patient( to build good business takes time). Do everything you do with Passion.

Where can the readers find you? What are your website links
- Etsy shop - www.etsy.com/il-en/shop/TAMARLANDAU?ref=hdr_shop_menu
SM:
FB - www.facebook.com/tamarlandaumodestwear
Instagram - instagram.com/classic_modest_fashion/
Pinterest - www.pinterest.com/modestischic/pins/
Twitter - twitter.com/Tamarlandau
Tmblr- modestischic.tumblr.com/
Wanelo - wanelo.com/tamarlandau2
Lookbook - lookbook.nu/user/4157642-Tamar-L

etsy shop feature Imyourpresent

•  Hi everyone! today i have a etsy shop interview with the owner of ImYourPresent

  this is a very special shop because it is so unique and quirky, lets see what Kelly the owner has to say about her online shop.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  What’s your name?

  
  

  My name is Kelly Sloan Eident.
  
  What's the story behind your shop name?

  
  

  I think "I'm Your Present" describes my brand’s aesthetic and attitude perfectly. Everything is shiny, pretty, girly and wrapped up with a bow. You can show up to a party empty-handed in a cute playsuit and when someone asks what you got them exclaim, “I’m Your Present!” while jumping out of a gigantic cake and spilling strawberry champagne everywhere.
  
    When did you start designing?

  
  

  I've always loved to make things since I was little. I first starting selling things when I was 13 and living in Abu Dhabi (capital of the United Arab Emirates) with my family. My best friend Kitiya and I would craft until the wee hours of the night and then sell things at our school's Christmas Fair. After high school I went to art school (the Rhode Island School of Design) and majored in Apparel Design.
  
    What inspired you to open a etsy shop?

  
  

  After I graduated from College I wasn't sure what to do next and all the design jobs I found weren't very appealing. I pretty much spent all my free time making things anyway, and I really wanted to find someplace online to sell them. This was in 2006, so Etsy wasn't nearly as big or well known as it is now! I was so happy when I found Etsy and have been every since.
  
    How do you get idea’s for photo-shoot?

  
  

  I guess I'm mostly inspired by things I see and things that I love. I like to collect things and decorate my apartment so pretty much when I have a shoot I just take all my favorite things from around my apartment and set them up to look like the dreamiest spot! One of my favorite ones was me and my two friends Mallory and Lizzy, we set up my room and got a ton of candy, little cakes and champagne! I always love scouting cute locations too, like a diner or ice cream shop. I basically want my shoots to look like a group of friends, looking so adorable and having so much fun! And the shoots are always a blast to be part of. Another cute one I did setting up a all girl rock band and we borrowed instruments and a practice space.

  

  
  

  

  
  

  
  

  
  
   Do you have a favorite shop on etsy besides your own of course?

  
  

  My favorite would have to be my good friend Joe's shop, Pretty Snake! www.etsy.com/shop/PrettySnake
  He lives in the same city as I do and we've done a bunch of collaborations in the past.
  
  What has been one of your favorite experiences so far as an artist/designer?

  
  

   The interaction with my customers and seeing all the customer pics they post has been incredible!! There are so many different types of girls, all different ages and across the world, each one with their own adorable style! That has been an incredibly fun and rewarding part of my experience.
  

  If you had one piece of advice for an artist or designer looking to start selling their work what advice would you give?

  
  

  I would say to always stay true to your style and your unique vision... If you are designing based on current trends, it could catch on for awhile but it won't stand the test of time, you need to have your own ideas! And work really hard on them.
  
  Where can the readers find you? What are your website links?

  
  

  You can find me-
  www.imyourpresent.etsy.com
  www.imyourpresent.com
  instagram.com/imyourpresent/
  www.imyourpresent.tumblr.com/
  www.twitter.com/imyourpresent
  www.facebook.com/imyourpresentfanpage

  

  
  

  

  
  
  
  
  

etsy feature LucyLovesLeather

today i have a very interesting feature about a etsy shop i hope you all enjoy reading about it!

What's the story behind your shop name?

Even though my real name is Kimberly, a lot of my friends know me as Lucy! I used to play World of Warcraft pretty seriously, and my characters all had names that were based on Lucy - Lucynia, Lucyient, Lucyvious, the list goes on! I love bad puns and word play!

When I started making leather, I thought it would be fun to use my alter ego to create a name that used alliteration. So Lucy Loves Leather was born! It sounds much better to me than Kym Kreates Krafts.

When did you start designing?

I’ve been a hands on person my whole life. I love to make things, especially useful things! My mom taught me to sew when I was very young, and my dad showed me woodworking and home repair techniques. I can do drywall or make a quilt, and even weld sheet metal!

I didn’t start working with leather until 2012, when my sister showed me how to paint a mask. She had some blank masks she had formed, and let me decorate a few. I quickly fell in love with leather and it’s grown from there!

How do you start the design process?

My designs come from a variety of places. I usually will have an idea pop into my head and then I start sketching and brainstorming. I have several basic templates I’ve refined over the years, and use those for a starting point.

Sometimes I have a pile of ‘blanks’ - unpainted, formed masks- and will just start painting to see what happens. It usually turns out pretty neat, but I do have a pile of masks that didn't’ go right. On days where I’m taking a break, I go through the stack and see what I can salvage!

I love nature and animals, and traditional Japanese art. A lot of my designs combine those elements, and I tend to make very clean, bold, minimalist designs. I love steampunk, but I don’t do it well because I’m too precise!

What inspired you to open a etsy shop?

I first started selling on Etsy with my mom and sister in their shop. They had Squirrel Creek Creations LLC registered as a family business, since several people in my family are artistic. The shop was mostly selling wreaths, and a few masks at the time I joined.

It quickly became focused on masks, with other leather projects featured as well.

After a few years with Squirrel Creek, I wanted to branch out and have my own speciality shop that featured some of my new projects that didn’t fit with the masks and Armour. I’m now making leather jewelry and charms as part of my main product lines, and not just as an after thought.

I’m excited to see where it goes with the things I’ve learnt from over 500 sales in the Squirrel Creek Etsy store!

Do you have a favourite item you have created?

That answer changes over time! I have a special place in my heart for my fox masks. They were one of the first designs I developed all on my own. I will spend hours on youtube watching videos of foxes, and read everything I can on fox mythology and folk lore from around the world. I especially like the Japanese Kitsune mythology, and the Finnish myth about the northern lights being caused by foxes sweeping their tails through the snow.

Do you have a favorite shop on etsy besides your own of course?

I would have to say that my mom and sister’s shop is my other favorite! My sister is amazingly creative, and a very talented artist. We both get that from our mom, of course!

I also am good friends with Rebecca from Wirefly Jewelry - she does beautiful, wearable chain maille jewelry.

There are so many amazing shops on Etsy, I find something new every day!

What has been one of your favorite experiences so far as an artist/designer?

I think going to conventions and doing custom orders are tied for my favorite things to do. It’s great to see people wearing my work, and to have them put their trust in me to bring their concept to life!

But the biggest moment so far was getting an order from Paramount Pictures for 20 wolf masks! They were doing a promotional event for ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ and wanted masks for their models to wear. My sister and I made 20 masks in 3 days!

Where can the readers find you? What are your website links?

I have my own website at www.LucyLovesLeather.com and am active on social media under the same name. I use Deviant Art, Instagram, Tumblr, and Facebook.

You can find my Etsy shop at www.Etsy.com/Shop/LucyLovesLeather

You can find Squirrel Creek on Etsy at www.etsy.com/squirrelcrkcreations
And the Squirrel Creek Blog is at squirrelcreek.blogspot.com

Let me know if you want more pictures! I have tons.
You can give out the code 'MISSE10' for 10% off any listed item in my shop.

Thanks for featuring me!
-Kym

etsy fature of the week GardensOfTheSun

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/GardensOfTheSun

hey everyone welcome to etsy feature of the week and todays feature is gardens of the sun owned by Meri, a unique jewellery shop that specialises with raw diamonds, jems and pearls. 

"I am Dutch, married to a very handsome German and living in Indonesia. We have a one year old daughter. I am working on sustainability issues in the tropical forestry sector, and try to make the world a slightly better place. I love making things myself and I love food. I make my own cheese and yoghurt as it's hard to find here! 

The name of the shop, Gardens of the Sun, comes from an old journal about Borneo island written by an explorer from the 19th century. I love exploring and discovering, and Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, is a world of inspiration for me. I have spent quite some time there for my studies and work. 

I absolutely love to use diamonds, colorful gemstones and pearls. I have decided to focus on raw diamond and rough gemstone jewelry for the future, as I adore their imperfections. These are also the most popular items in my shop. I spend hours going through lots of gemstones and diamonds picking out the most beautiful rocks and selecting approximate pairs. I'm obsessed with finding special stones, such as color shifting gemstones, and clear rocks with inclusions. It's a completely intrinsic motivation to find beauty in what is already there and create something even more beautiful. 

I started making jewelry when I was in university, studying tropical forestry. I was in Indonesia for fieldwork, and while traveling I purchased these amazing gemstones in South Kalimantan, and freshwater pearls on the island of Lombok. I just made jewelry for myself and for friends and family. Years later, I discovered Etsy. When my daughter was a year old I was in need of a creative outlet, and the shop was born. 

Working with my hands gives me a break from the stress at work, as I become completely absorbed with what I am doing at the very moment. I often don't hear people talking to me because I am so concentrated! 

For me, sustainability is a primary concern. It's not only my daytime job, it is a mindset. I therefore try to purchase diamonds primarily from sources that can assure me that the diamonds are mined in accordance with the Kimberly process and are not subsidizing violent conflict. Actually I am looking into buying diamonds mined in Indonesia, as it will be easier for me to track the mine and assess the mining conditions. I try to use scraps for my shagreen stingray leather jewelry. And I try to use packaging from recycled, reused and natural material, or boxes that can be used again. I love my dyed banana leafs for wrapping gifts, so colorful and special! Another example are my little rattan jewelry boxes. "

quoted from Meri.

 You can use the coupon code FREESHIPPING for orders over $50. 

also coupon code CHANTELLE10 for 10% discount until the 31st of December.

 wanelo.com/GardensoftheSun andtwitter.com/GardensoftheSun 

etsy shop feature of the week Kreativprodukte

hey everyone! today is another etsy feature about a wonderful jewellery shop. 

Kreativproduckte is owned by Barbara age 26, who lives in austria (next to vienna).

"my day job i´m a chemist, so there´s a lot of technical stuff around me all day and even though i love science i need getaways and this is where crafting comes in.
i have been doing this and that all my life, my mother crafted a lot with me when i was young, in a summer holiday i learned how to make friendship bracelets and at some point i developed a love for the seed beads. last but not least i took up painting.
my business:
even though i have always been a crafter i always just made a little something here and a little something there and everything i did not use myself turned into presents for others. about a year ago i got serious about crafting and i came to a point when i had so many things lying around and all my relatives and friends were gifted with my creations that i decided to open up an etsy shop and share my creations with the whole world
favourite thing to make??
i cannot say, one day i enjoy macrame, the next it´s kumihimo and on the third i love sitting in my room and paint. whatever i feel like and i feel like doing something pretty much every day as just cannot sit on the couch watching tv without doing something productive.
my products:
i think my products are unique because even though i look around the internet a lot (i just love pinterest and its tutorials) and am a big fan of tutorials i always try to change what´s shown around a bit so it gets a unique twist that noone else has and thereby make it my own creation."

quoted from Barbara 

to visit Kreativprodukte click here https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Kreativprodukte

etsy shop feature of the week Twinkle Pink Jewelry

i also purchased a couple pairs of earrings, i liked them because there are dainty and sweet.  made from really good quality materials. 

hey everyone! today i am featuring TwinklePinkJewelry  it is a handmade jewellery brand created by Annika. She is the designer, owner, maker and photographer for her brand. She creates elegant beaded pieces.  her brand is very captivating, feminine and girly this particular style is great for people like me who enjoy girly dainty pieces and would compliment people with a feminine style. And because of the girly sparkly jewellery style it really caught my attention i was so drawn to these pieces i could picture my self wearing some of this jewellery with a casual outfit and it would really bring elegance to the outfit. The great part about TwinklePinkJewelry is that it's beautifully made and are affordable price ranging from £4.32 - £43 for jewellery sets. I defiantly would purchase a jewellery piece from this store.  so if you want see more of this shop you can visit the here at https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/TwinklePinkJewelry

etsy shop of the week feature eternal girl

https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/EternalGirl

Hello my lovelies! Todays etsy shop feature is eternal girl a shop with some stunning handmade jewelry pieces, of hand drawn designs. I think that the true beauty of each piece is that they are so exceptional because there hand drawn.  Julia Toussaint is the owner and creator of eternal girl.  The price range is between £2.22  - £8 so the prices are very affordable. Her designs are influenced by henna and the traditional henna patterns. Available products include necklaces, rings, key chains, earrings, and open-ended greeting cards. This includes custom orders.

“I've always loved to draw ever since I was little. Putting together necklaces came about unexpectedly- I just had an urge to create. A few years ago, I ordered some necklace supplies and began experimenting. I was drawing lots of henna inspired designs at the time, and that's what I ended up drawing for the pendant necklaces. After about a year of making necklaces as gifts, my friends encouraged me to sell them online.” Quote Julia Toussaint.

Coupon code CUSTOM20 for 20% off purchase