Fresh Finds

EtsyNJ Fresh Finds for November 12


1) Wooden Toy, Fairy Doll Acorn Stacker by theenchantedcupboard 2) WILMA FLINTSTONE LUXE Rock Candy HUGE Amethyst, Faceted Rock Crystal Quartz and Copper statement Necklace by catrocks 3) Pink Crystal Dangle Earrings by madebymelissa


4) 4 Custom Monograms by JessicasDesignShop 5) Stanley The Snail handmade crochet critter by CreationsByDanielle 6) Snow Stocking, 5x7 Fine Art Photography by briefmoments


7) Phone/camera case-light gray by OrangeSliceArt 8) Dancing with Blue Jean knit scarf by Happiknits 9) Present Gift Cards by thepapercrown1


10) CHRISTMAS WREATH SCENTED CANDLE, 14 oz Pillar by JenSanCandles 11) Winter White - Warm Knit Alpaca Cowl with Flower Brooch by whynot 12) ONE OF A KIND CROCHET HAT WITH EARFLAPS FREEFORM FREESTYLE by woolmountain

Wordless Wednesday

wool bowl
Originally uploaded by sew nancy

Wordless Wednesday

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Originally uploaded by christinezahn

Put Your Name On It!

Personalized gifts from EtsyNJ!


1) Love and Peace Charm Necklace in Sterling by LoriCitsay 2) Winter is Sweet by FromNancysHeart 3) Custom Hand Painted Bin by meandmybella


4) Petite Two-tone Mother's Name Bracelet by newhopebeading 5) Custom Personalized Notecards - Happy Little Mushrooms Set 0f 10 by happyhoundcreative 6) Wood Frame Laser Engraved With Your Text, Graphics, and Pet by lasercut


7) Personalized Name Frames by lddesigns 8) Custom-Paper Pulp Letters with Sewing Pattern Decoupage-6 Letter Word by copabananas 9) Custom Painted Pillar Candle by dragon06


10) Hand Stamped Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet by pinkpapillon 11) Embroidered Autumn Scarecrow (His) Hand Towel by LBaricsCrafts 12) Fine Silver CUSTOM NAME Hand Stamp Pendant by dvinedesigns

Featured Artist - Kris Amels

Who are you? Kris Amels

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? Krisamels - www.krisamels.etsy.com, and The Devils in Details - www.thedevilsindetails.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in? Vintage, Recycled, OOAK, Goth, Jewelry, Glass


Do you create for children or adults, women or men? Most of my pieces are for adults, due to the small pieces involved… and I’d say about ½ women and ½ men.

What do you like about Etsy? I like the community feel; the people are so nice, and the fee structure is more practical (and much kinder!) for an independent artist than other online venues. I also really enjoy the Etsy Storque articles… they’re very helpful!

Where do you find inspiration for your products? Everywhere! I like to work with things that other people throw away… X-Rays, cemetery flowers, broken jewelry… I’m driven to save them and make them beautiful and useful again.


Also I get a lot of inspiration from my wild, vivid dreams; I wake up, write down my new ideas, and go back to sleep! I recently had a really interesting idea for a new line of lampworked glass bead jewelry I’m working on now that came directly from a dream…

What do you love about your business? So many things! I love having the freedom to work in the materials I choose; making one-of-a-kind items instead of production pieces. Since my background is in manufacturing high-end costume jewelry, that’s a real treat for me. I don’t mind taking care of the practical ‘nuts and bolts’ parts of the business… and I appreciate that it allows me to keep being creative.

What is your favorite product right now? The Salvaged Sprites in my The Devils in Details shop. They are sweet, scary, and completely super fun to make.


What makes you unique at Etsy? Wow, that’s a tough one. Many artists are so completely unique (and FABULOUS) on Etsy… But I guess I’m the only one currently working with reclaimed cemetery flowers.


What other street teams are you a member of? DAM team (Dolls and Miniatures), and the Recycler’s Guild.

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create? My website is www.sillylittlekids.com, that’s where you can see some of my larger assemblage pieces that I make with broken jewelry. I’ll be adding my glass jewelry to that site soon.

And, http://loveshinenyc.blogspot.com, you can check out the holiday windows I did with Richard in 2008 with the Salvaged Sprites...

Spotlight - Deeljea Designs

Gearing up for the EtsyNJ Team Wide Sale

Alrighty EtsyNJ teammates, it seems as though there is some confusion going on about this team wide sale.

Here are your options for promotions:
1) Free Shipping
2) 10-20% Off Entire Purchase (not including shipping)
3) Free gift with purchase
4) BOGO - buy one get one 50% off

Email or Convo Made By Melissa with the following info if you wish to participate:
Promo Category
Shop Name
Shop Link
BRIEF shop description (i.e. one sentence - "knit accessories" "sterling silver jewelry" "custom greeting cards")

So, it should look like this:
Free Gift with Purchase
Made By Melissa
http://madebymelissa.etsy.com
Handmade Beaded Jewelry and Crochet accessories and Toys

I do not need to know what your free gift it, what your exact % off is, how you will be issuing refunds or if your items are already marked down in your shop. Save that for your own shop/blog/email fine print.

The deadline to submit your sale details is Monday, November 16. This will give me a full week to get a blog post set-up and formatted and emailed to everyone who would like to blog it.

The sale will run from Wednesday, November 25 (day before Thanksgiving) until Monday, November 30 at midnight (Cyber Monday).

I will need everyone's help in promoting - Etsy forums, blogs, Twitter, Facebook, direct email, etc, etc, etc.

Visit the poll to vote for the sale name, this will be used pretty much everywhere we will be promoting the sale. You will have to be logged into Yahoo in order to vote.

If there are any other questions or concerns, feel free to comment on the blog, email the group or email Made By Melissa directly.

Spotlight - The Spinning Hand

Fresh Finds

EtsyNJ Fresh Finds for Thursday November 5, 2009


1) Amy Butler - Post It Note Holder Planner by ragsnehali 2) Quilted Fields of Honey Make-Up Bag by liesl 3) Neo Victorian / Goth Cross Necklace with Vintage Chain and Crystals by AestheticsAndOldLace


4) This Is Not The Life I Ordered - Button Pin by theangryrobot 5) Winter is Sweet by FromNancysHeart 6) Vintage Rose Earrings by TreasureBoxJewelry


7) Tutu Headband in CREAM...accented with Vintage Gem by KissableKreations 8) FLOWER POT TOKENS Carved Coral, Turquoise, Agate and Copper Earrings by catrocks 9) Pearls and Garnet Chandelier Earrings by capitalcitycrafts


10) Christmas Delivery Baby Cocoon by susanstreasures 11) Eco Funky Fringe Recycled Coffee Messenger Bag by myart4wear2007 12) Nisian Hand Painted Karen Cashmere Sock Yarn by fritzl

Wordless Wednesday

Grey Sprigs Tote
Originally uploaded by ♥ Liesl ♥

Twilight Inspired

Items found using the search terms "EtsyNJ Twilight"


1) Twilight Inspired Bella Charm Bracelet by TreasureBoxJewelry 2) Yes I Read Books About Teenage Vampires Button Pin by theangryrobot 3) Soda Top Bracelet by Suebeebuzz


4) An Apple a Day Charm Necklace by FrostedTreats 5) TWILIGHT Inspired RUNS WITH VAMPIRES Hand Stamped ID Bracelet by pinkpapillon 6) Edward Cullen Bella Swan Twilight Inspired Pendant by Siarh

Featured Artist - Pink Buttercreme

Who are you? Tami Kenner, Ocean Township, NJ. Owner of pinkbuttercreme.com

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link? http://www.pinkbuttercreme.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in? Cottage Style, Shabby chic, Pink

Do you create for children or adults, women or men? Mainly Adult Women, sometimes children's decorative items



What do you like about Etsy? So Much. I have met many wonderful friends & have the best customers!...oh....and I love to shop!


Where do you find inspiration for your products? I use a lot of unfinished wood. Wood & paint have always inspired me. The holidays inspire me too. I can have a pile of pink & aqua ribbons, glitter, fabrics, flowers & wood pieces on my table & ideas will be filling up my head!



What do you love about your business? I am so grateful to be able to work in my little studio with my cat hanging out with me. I love the creating/design process the most. Usually after I design a new product, I have to make several of them for my inventory. I don't like that part so much.


What is your favorite product right now? My shabby chic pink glitter skull for Halloween!



What makes you unique at Etsy? My design style may not be for the masses, but there is a group out there that really enjoys my products. I work hard to keep coming up with fresh new ideas. I like to offer up my hand painted roses & all the little touches that are pink and girly.


What other street teams are you a member of? Etsy Cottage Style Street Team

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
http://www.pinkbuttercreme.com is my website
http://www.pinkbuttercreme.blogspot is my cottage style blog

Spotlight - MakinTheBestOfIt

Happy Halloween!

Halloweeny Search Terms: Spooky, Scary, Trick or Treat, bat


1) Black, White and Red All Over - Skull Beaded Necklace by madebymelissa 2) A LITTLE WITCHY - STERLING SILVER WITCH WITH BROOM PENDENT by Meribella 3) Spooky Ghostie by littlebitcrafts


4) Spooky Bat Pillar Candle by dragon06 5) Original gothic ghost painting by sarada 6) Zipper Pouch-Haunted by copabananas


7) Trick or Treat Play Dough by beachchik 8) Trick or Treat Bag Earrings by Siarh 9) Halloween Reversible Bib and Burp Cloth Set by MissEmmasCloset

Spotlight - KnitStorm