Tuesday, February 26, 2008

Featured Artist - *Sparkletree*

Who are you? Christina

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link?
My shop is called Sparkletree and the URL is http://mySparkletree.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in?
I started out making jewelry, but have been on a major crocheting kick
for several months now. I literally cannot go a single day without
crocheting. It's my zen.


Do you create for children or adults, women or men?
Most of my stuff is for females - adults or children. I just started
making some pillows which will make great baby gifts! I'm hoping to do
some boys/ mens items in the future... I just haven't thought that far
ahead yet ;)


What do you like about Etsy?
Etsy is EASY! I like anything that makes my life simpler. It's also a
great way to connect with like-minded people!

Where do you find inspiration for your products?
I'm sort of a compulsive shopper. I'm always out in the stores
scouring for looks that I like and dislike. Then, I go home and do my
own take on colors and shapes that had an impact on me creatively.

What do you love about your business?
It saves me lots of money on therapy.

What is your favorite product right now?
I'm really digging my pocketbook line. I'm so happy with how they came
out... especially since most of them aren't really planned. I just
start crocheting and see where they take me. It's exciting to be a
part of creativity unfolding.



What makes you unique at Etsy?
Since I usually do not work from a pattern, my items are generally
one-of-a-kind. Also, I often use inspiration or actual items from my
own life to embellish my work. For instance, the fabric on the
"Beverly" pocketbook is from my favorite shirt, which I shrunk in the
wash. (I've since bought a replacement!)

Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Featured Artist - MeliGiselle's Fine Arts

Who are you? Melissa of High Bridge, NJ

What is your Etsy Shop Name/link?MeliGiselle at http://FineArts827.etsy.com

What tag categories do you specialize in? My main specialty is portrait painting of people, pets, and people and pets together

Do you create for children or adults, women or men? I try to create something for everyone of all ages

What do you like about Etsy? What I like about Etsy is the fact that there is interaction with the other sellers and even the buyers. We can communicate and learn from each other and best of all shop from each other. The listing rates are great and for the most part the site is easy to navigate through. The hard work is done for you, you just fill in the blanks.

Where do you find inspiration for your products? My inspiration comes from anything and everything honestly. I try to think of things that I like to wear or use and then try to make them different. My ideas also come from ways to utilize materials I already have so they don't go to waste or collect dust.

What do you love about your business? What I love about my business is the fact that I can do it anytime, anywhere, when ever I want. I also love the fact that I can interact with my customers on a one on one level to ensure then are satisfy and enjoy their purchase.

What is your favorite product right now? I think my favorite product would have to be my portraits, bc they have such life to them and individuality.




What makes you unique at Etsy? I think what makes me unique to Etsy is that I really want to be more of a custom order business. I like my focus to be making a personal moment of yours become a work of art.

I love Melissa's Puppy face painting:


Melissa also makes jewelry and accessories. If you are interested in a custom portrait visit Melissa's shop for details!

Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Featured Artist - Wool Mountain Studios

Who are you? Leslie from Wool Mountain Studios in West Milford, NJ

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

What tag categories do you specialize in? crochet, freeform crochet, destash, yarn, beads, patterns (supplies), knit

Do you create for children or adults, women or men? women, children

What do you like about Etsy? Gives me a broader base to sell my items, worldwide in a great atmosphere of talent artists

Where do you find inspiration for your products? nature's colors

What do you love about your business? Allows me to stay home, allows me to keep creating

What is your favorite product right now? freeform hats






What makes you unique at Etsy? I create my items without patterns

What other street teams are you a member of?
EtsyHookers: http://etsyhookers.ning.com/profile/2cgsdfujc3d7p

What are some other sites to find out more about you and what you love to create?
One of my capelets showcased in gallery of crochet insider ezine:
http://www.crochetinsider.com/Galleryissue3.html

2007 International Freeform Exhibit (some of my pieces included in this project) http://www.intff.org/pages/elementsmain.html

Some of my crochet scrumbles are included in the garments made for this book (I have one page in this book put together by Prudence Mapstone)
http://www.crochetinsider.com/newbooks5.html

Blogs: http://woolmountainstudio.blogspot.com/
http://zanygreyffcrochetandknit.blogspot.com/

Flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/woolmountain/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/woolmountainstudio

I love this blue knit scarf from Leslie:


And this white mini-shawl:

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Greetings and Salutations

As you all know, EtsyNJ is comprised of many talented artists who create a variety of awesome things from a variety of different materials. This blog will highlight just a few greeting cards that were created in the lovely Garden State.

Melissahead Designs wants you to be ready for anything with this Year of Holidays Set - 10 cards and envelopes!


Entertaining Angels is getting ready for spring with this Shiny Happy Flowers Springtime All Occasion Card:



i heart dogs studio knows that everyone loves a cute puppy, so why not mail one to someone special! (A card of course, not a real puppy!)


CreationsByDanielle has this Set of 3 Handmade Notecards that is sure to cheer up any trip to the mail box!


LD Designs knows that you need to store the fabulous handmade cards you just bought from EtsyNJ members, so she made this Blue Paisley Card Organizer just for you!!


These are just a few of the greeting cards and paper items from our EtsyNJ members, call it an appetizer! For the whole menu search "EtsyNJ paper goods".

Happy Shopping!!

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Pinkish Green!!

Etsy treasuries don't last long, but we think our team treasuries are worth remembering for a long time. Here's a treasury of pink and green that ShutterKate created.

TOKENS Pearls and Copper Earrings by Catrocks

Raspberry Peony Blossom Hair Clip by katylua

Metallic Mohair Scarflette by TheSpinningHand

Altered vintage train case by Lemoncholy's

Pinky Lime Wrist Warmers by Shutterkate

Maya Earrings by AntiGenre

Pink and Green Lampwork Bracelet by KatLambrix

Pretty In Pink Shawl by Happiknits

Pink/Green Paisley Ribbon Belt by PurpleLicious

Walk in the Roses - do not Fear the Thorns Print by AbbieRoad

Darling Buds - Spinning/Felting Glitzy Batts by stickyfingers

Posy Flower Pin in Heather Bailey Freshcut Colors by polkadotcreations

Do you like Pink? Click here: EtsyNJ has pink
Perhaps green is more your style... click here: EtsyNJ has green
Or, if you would rather have them both together in one item, then click here: EtsyNJ combines pink and green

Happy Shopping!!!

Wednesday, January 16, 2008

Love is in the air!

This blog is inspired by the latest EtsyNJ treasury created by MadeByMelissa.

There's a lot of love in this group! Check out all the love EtsyNJ has to offer:

PurpleLicious's Red and White Hearts Kids Headband

EmptyHeartCreations's Heart Guitar Strap

Happiknits's All You Need is Love shrug

Crimsonseadragon's I love flowers in my hair painting

Entertainingangels's LOVE LOVE LOVE Valentines Day Greeting Card

Melissahead Designs's Valentines Day Love Coupons

Popalicious's Valentines Day Turquoise and Black Elegance ceramic art Pendant

JuliaCatherine's Sweethearts Necklace-Vintage Brass Charm, Chain and Red Flower

TrashedClothing's Love Birds Necklace

Lollibomb's Candy Hearts Vegan Whipped Body Frosting

MadeByMelissa's Purple Heart Bracelet

CreationsByDanielle's Angels Silhouette Ornament

Want to see more love from EtsyNJ? Try these searches: heart, love, and Valentine

Happy Shopping!!

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Got the Blues?

Do you have the winter time blues? Well, these blues from EtsyNJ are sure to perk you right up!

Blue Game Piece Dangle Earrings by Pequest Designs - Get YOUR Game on!


Ceramic Sweet Blue Pop Art Pendant by popalicious - the free US shipping will surely make you smile!


VB Capri Blue Fabric Headband by PurpleLicious to hold that pesky hair out of your face!


This Bluebird Purse by CreationsByDanielle is a stylish way to hold your keys and wallet!


Not enough blue for you?? See all the fabulous blues from EtsyNJ by clicking here: EtsyNJ loves the blues.

Happy Shopping!!
~Melissa~

PS: Katyula created a blue treasury just for us!!

Wednesday, December 19, 2007

EtsyNJ wants to keep you warm this winter!

Baby its a COLD December here in the great state of New Jersey! The EtsyNJ artists have been working hard on great items that will keep you warm all winter long! Here are just a few of the great winter accessories from EtsyNJ shops:

Sky Cable Knit Scarf from The Spinning Hand:


Winter Wonderland Crochet Scarf from Creations By Danielle:


Gray Bang Bang Fleece Scarf from TrashedClothing:


Midnight in Paris Mohair Crochet Hat from MyArt4Wear:


Crochet Hat with Ear Flaps from Wool Mountain:


This is just a small sampling of the winter accessories from EtsyNJ. Want to see more? Click here!

Maybe you don't need to keep warm, but you still want to see everything that EtsyNJ has? Easy! Simply search for EtsyNJ at Etsy.com or click here!