So, I got a few orders all at once, and ran out of a couple of colors of hemp cord I needed. Well, I got my hemp cord in the mail today, so hopefully I'll be making a trip to the post office tonight.
And this time, I don't know why I didn't think of it before, I looked at the brands of hemp cord I use. I never really paid any attention before. But I am going to start learning about all my materials I use, it might actually be useful, and help me make my products even better!
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
I was featured in a beautiful treasury
Today, I was featured in this beautiful treasury. Go check it out!
I also got my box of promotions from the promo swap. These are going to last a good while!
Other than that, I have nothing to blog about today. I have been on a cleaning spree, and hope to have a yard sale in the next week or 2 in order to destash a lot of stuff. The est will eaither go on ebay or charity.
Other than that, I have nothing to blog about today. I have been on a cleaning spree, and hope to have a yard sale in the next week or 2 in order to destash a lot of stuff. The est will eaither go on ebay or charity.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Easter Basket Special
So yesterday I didn't write. It was however an eventful day. My boyfriends pet snake (a red tail boa constrictor) which is about 6 ft long, decdied to bite him, in the face! It was kind of scary really, and the snake still proceded to try to attack him after he was let go of. I'm def glad it wasnt one of the kids that got attacked, but this has been one of my fears of him having a snake THAT big. But he is okay, thankfully, and has decided not to keep the snake any longer. I don't know what he is going to do with it, but yeah...no more snake. That makes me feel a little better about moving in with him, too.
Yesterday I made a set of four bracelets. They are my Easter Basket special. A blue, a pink, a lavender, and a tye dye pastel bracelet, all for 10.00 + shipping. Hopefully a couple of them will sell. Order by April 20 (in the U.S.) to have them there by Easter!
Click below to get to this special:
Yesterday I made a set of four bracelets. They are my Easter Basket special. A blue, a pink, a lavender, and a tye dye pastel bracelet, all for 10.00 + shipping. Hopefully a couple of them will sell. Order by April 20 (in the U.S.) to have them there by Easter!
Click below to get to this special:
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Newest Treasury and tips on how to make a good treasury
Its me again. I just made a new treasury, called girly girl. I've been making a lot of treasurys latley, some turn out good with over 100 views and lots of comments, some not so good. I just wanted to share tips on how to make an awesome treasury and how to promote it for newbies.
1. Pick a theme.
Pick a theme for your treasury before you begin. It may be hard, but once you pick a theme you will find so many great items to fit into your treasury that you wont have enough space to putthem all in.
2. Pick great items.
Find some great items that pop off the screen. And make sure the picture is clear. There are some awesome items on etsy, but if the picture is not bright, clear and able to sell the item, its probably not going to look good in your treasury.
3. Tag your treasury.
At the side of the page, there are both popular treasury tags and popular item tags. These can also be helpful to helping you pick your items. The more popular tags you use, the better the chance of making a hot treasury.
4. Join teams.
There are lots and lots of teams on etsy! There are some awesome Treasury teams too to promote. I am part of a few treasury teams Some require you to make so many treasurys a week, and feature members. I'm in a treasury team that requires you to comment on the top 15 treasurys above yours in order to help promote treasurys. These all work, too.
5. Stay active on Etsy.
Keep your shop fresh and stay active on the team fourms. People are more likley to comment on your treasurys if you comment on other peoples treasurys too.
Hopefully this has help a few people. And here is the link to my newest treasury:
Good luck everyone!
1. Pick a theme.
Pick a theme for your treasury before you begin. It may be hard, but once you pick a theme you will find so many great items to fit into your treasury that you wont have enough space to putthem all in.
2. Pick great items.
Find some great items that pop off the screen. And make sure the picture is clear. There are some awesome items on etsy, but if the picture is not bright, clear and able to sell the item, its probably not going to look good in your treasury.
3. Tag your treasury.
At the side of the page, there are both popular treasury tags and popular item tags. These can also be helpful to helping you pick your items. The more popular tags you use, the better the chance of making a hot treasury.
4. Join teams.
There are lots and lots of teams on etsy! There are some awesome Treasury teams too to promote. I am part of a few treasury teams Some require you to make so many treasurys a week, and feature members. I'm in a treasury team that requires you to comment on the top 15 treasurys above yours in order to help promote treasurys. These all work, too.
5. Stay active on Etsy.
Keep your shop fresh and stay active on the team fourms. People are more likley to comment on your treasurys if you comment on other peoples treasurys too.
Hopefully this has help a few people. And here is the link to my newest treasury:
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
My work space
So I thought I would show you guys my work space, and ask if anyone has any suggestions. I use a dresser to store my supplies, and the desk in my livingroom to make things. I would like to be more organized, or have a whole new work space. But I am planning on moving this summer, so hopefully I'll be able to create an awesome work space for myself. But right now, I'm working with what I've got.
That green/white thing in the back is also filled with hemp.
That clear case has all my beads and charms in it.
My folder that I keep trace of all my sales and purchases in.
The second to bottom park of my book case keeps all my packaging supplies.
And my desk. I use my laptop to start my picture editing process. Then I finish editing on the home computer/list everything.
Not every exciting, I know. But there you have it, the workstation of Peppy and Belles jewelry.
That green/white thing in the back is also filled with hemp.
And my desk. I use my laptop to start my picture editing process. Then I finish editing on the home computer/list everything.
Not every exciting, I know. But there you have it, the workstation of Peppy and Belles jewelry.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Friday Update
I know I keep saying this, but I'm really going to keep up with my blog now. Last month sales were awesome, but so spuratic, and I think its becasue I neglected Facebook, my blog, and more importantly, I wasnt on Etsy as much. So were going to ee what happens this month (even though last month was the month I made the most money!!)
I listed my jumpring bracelet today, along with two patchwork bracelets. I will be making more soon.
Everyone have a wonderful weekend!
I listed my jumpring bracelet today, along with two patchwork bracelets. I will be making more soon.
Everyone have a wonderful weekend!
New Bracelet to be listed soon
So, last post I mentioned I got a pet rat, named Oreo, from my boyfriend. Well, Heres a few pictures of him. <3
He's such a sweet little guy, and I'm looking forward to spending time with him!
Anyway, yesterday I made a bracelet. This is my first bracelet that I made that wasnt made of hemp. It was made with Jumprings, seed beads, and star spacer beads. It took about an hour and a half, but I enjoyed making it. I think I'll be making more bracelets in this style, if I get good feedback from it.
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