I'm An Irish Girl

In honor of St. Patrick's Day because I am Irish, I created this Etsy Treasury.  Enjoy!

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/495818240198211838/
 

Etsy and Your Blog

              

Does promoting your blog on Etsy get you new followers?  I am finding it very frustrating.  I follow the blogs of others and even leave comments on their blogs in hopes they will follow back. 

In the past, I even started posting recipes and coupons to crafts stores.  I was trying to create content for everyone. 

What would you suggest to people to make their blogs more   interesting?  I would love to hear your ideas.

Update: What I have Been Doing On Etsy

Hello everyone!  I have been very busy over on Etsy.  I have added some new items to my shop and created some new teams.  I would like to share them with you.

 

 

These candy favors are made with Wilton Vanilla Flavored Candy Melts. Minimum order of 12. Each favor includes 3 candies and will be packaged in treat bags and tied with coordinate colored ribbon.

 

 

Baby Shower Favors Set of 12

 

 

 

 

Baby Shower Favors Set of 12

 

 

 

Baby Shower Favors Set of 12

 

 

Baby Shower Favors Set of 12

 

 

Candy Bells

 

See something you like?  Looking for something a little different?  Visit my shop.  Gifts From the Kitchen

 

And now to share some new teams with you.

 

Games, Games and More Games -  Increase traffic & gain exposure for your shop by playing games that involve promoting yourself and others. .......Team games really increase your visibility on Etsy because you are being promoted by other members, and you are showing up on their feeds for their followers to see. The more active you are on Etsy, the more VISIBLE you will be. Don't just join a team and hope for the best. Join a team and participate for more exposure!

 

Promotion Fanatics -  Do you really like "having" to heart items or shops you really don't like? If you answered "no". this team is for you.

Hearting is not required in any thread but by all means, if you see an item or shop you love, please heart!

There are plenty of ways to promote each other instead of giving "hearts" to items or shops that you are just not in to.


We will promote by social media, blogs, treasuries. We will also have a "Favorite an item from A shop above you".

 

All About BlogSpot -  First and Foremost: This IS NOT a post and run team.

Promote your blog, follow and be followed, feature and be featured. Give and get advice on how to improve your blog. Your blog must be Etsy related.

 

Check them out and hope to see you join!

 

 

 



Problems with Zibbet

When I first joined Zibbet a couple of weeks ago, everyone was so warm and welcoming.  Then things went sour.  I had 3 shops and now only have 2.  I went to sign into my account for Gifts From The Kitchen only to find out I couldn't.  I had not checked my email for a couple of days so imagine my surprise when I found an email from Zibbet telling me my account had been suspended.  Apparently, someone reported my items.  Now, of course when I tried to click on the links for these items, I couldn't because the shop doesn't exist.  I could not research why these items were reported.  So, I sent a message to Zibbet to explain that I had not checked my email to know that there was a problem.  I asked them what I needed to do to have my account reinstated........I am still waiting for an answer!

 

Now, this was not the first time I had been reported.  Someone also reported my photography shop.  I will admit, I had some listings that had some problems but was unaware that I couldn't do what I was doing.  I corrected the problems and still have my account.

 

I am now waiting for my Knit Me Warm and Cozy shop to be reported.

 

I may not be getting sales on Etsy but at least I am not being reported every time I turn around!

 



A Whole Lot Of Changes (Etsy Deserter?)

I find myself getting more and more frustrated with Etsy's policies.  They seem to be making it harder and harder for sellers.  As  a result  I have opened shops elsewhere. 

 

 

 

My shop on Storenvy.  Discover goods you'll love from brands that inspire. The easiest way to open your own online store. Discover amazing stuff or open your own store for free!

 

 

As you are only allowed one shop, I have combined Gifts From The Kitchen and Alew Photography into April Lewin's Variety Store

 

 

My shop on Zibbet.   Buy and sell handmade goods, fine art, vintage items and crafting supplies on Zibbet.

 

Gifts From The Kitchen http://www.zibbet.com/GiftsFromTheKitchen

 

 

I am not sure if I will completely give up on Etsy but my main focus will be on Storenvy and Zibbet.

 

If anyone has shops on either of these sites, please share your links.  I would love to check out our shops.



Blog This

I belong to an Etsy team named  Social Media Likes and Follows .  We have a thread called     Blog This.      Members of the team post items they would like blogged and then other members share these items on their blogs.    This just started so, I only have one to share for now. 

 

 

 

 

Autumn Leaf - Photography Print Nature Fine Art Home Decor Wall Art Photography Fall Foliage

 

From the shop:  ALewPhotography  



The Best Little Team On Etsy Shop of The Week - 8/27/13 - 9/3/13

vintagebyrudi

vintage jewelry & estate collectibles

 

 

 

Antique A J WILKINSON England Royal Semi porcelain vase brown transferware pretty vase

 

Vintage Delft Blue mIniature shoes

My New Etsy Shop!

 

Gifts From the Kitchen

 

Favors for weddings, birthdays, showers and other occasions. Homemade treats make great gifts. I also have favors for kids parties. I am just getting started in this so, look often for new items. All food items are made to order and ship at customer's own risk although I do everything I can to ensure safe shipping.

 

From Plasctic Canvas to Wedding Favors

I started doing Plastic Canvas Crafts about 9 years ago. I then decided I wanted to learn how to knit. I never paid attention or wanted to learn when my Grandmother wanted to teach me. I wasn't even a teenager yet and thought "knitting is for old people". Well, I bought myself a knitting kit it learn how to knit. Yeah, that didn't go so well. I just didn't get it. One day, my husband and I were at a craft store and I came across the Knifty Knitter. After some debating and convincing my husband, we bought one. I got it home and started right away. I have been doing it ever since.

I have been trying to find my niche and one day we were at a wedding and they had Smore's favors and I thought "I can do this." And so, started my interest in making food gifts. The S'mores are my biggest sellers on Etsy and my candy bar cakes are my biggest seller on facebook.

 

 

 

Find me here:

 

Etsy  https://www.etsy.com/shop/GiftsFromTheKitchen?ref=pr_shop_more

 

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/pages/Gifts-From-The-Kitchen/528199260566731

 

Pinterest  http://pinterest.com/ggiftsg/boards/

Shop of The Week 8/2/13 - 8/9/13

ALewPhotography  

 

Bringing you the beauty of New York State. I offer beautiful nature photography. These photos are great décor for the home or office. I do not sell my photos matted or framed. This is because I think the customer is a better judge of what kind of matting and frame they want.
I also do special occasion photography. If you live in Central New York, please feel free to contact me about your special event!

 

 

 

 

Mustang Fastback Photography Print Ford Automobile Muscle Car Fine Art Classic Vintage Blue White

 

 

 

Photography Prints with Quotes/Choice of 5 Photos God, Inspirational, Sunset, Zen, Peace

The Best Little Team On Etsy Shop of the Week

Each week I will select ONE shop from our team to be featured. I ask members to please post at least 2 items from the featured shop in the discussion board. Also, please promote to via, Pinterest, Twitter, Facebook, your blog etc.

This week's winner is  This week's winner is Rachel Sayre from HairLoveShop

 

 

 

 

Clip In Human Hair Extensions, Dip Dyed Ombre Hair Extensions, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 inch Hair Extensions, FULL HEAD

 

 

 

Hair Bow, Gold Glitter Fabric on Alligator Clip

The Best Little Team On Etsy Shop of The Week 7/23/13 - 7/30/13

TigerCreekGifts

Quality & Unique Handmade Gifts

Looking for a gift or just something special to treat yourself to? Tiger Creek has you covered with our quality and unique handmade jewelry, accessories, and gifts.

 

 

Grunge Heart Rock On Journal or Mini Scrapbook, Handmade

 

 

Rustic Bath Salts Mini Tub Handmade 3 Pack Vanilla Lilac, Sweet Pea Pearberry

 

 

To see more from Tiger Creek Gifts, click here.

 

 

 

 

 



"The Best Little Team On Etsy" Shop Of the Week

Each week "The Best Little Team On Etsy" will select ONE shop from our team to be featured. I will feature this shop here on my blog  and on the team facebook page www.facebook.com/BestLittleTeamOnEtsy .

 

 

 

This week's shop is Baby Inspired Crafts www.etsy.com/shop/babyinspiredcrafts?ref=teams_post

 

 

 

Lil' Hooded Cocoon (Ivory)

 

 

 

 

Baby Turtle

 

 

Be sure to visit her shop for more great items!

Shop of the Week 6/28/13 - 7/5/13

This week's shop of the week for the team Best Little Team on Etsy  is  Cyn Humphrey.  A Showcase of Treasures at Affordable Prices.

 

 

Blue Satin Bead Stretch Bracelet

 

 

 

Upcycled Guitar Pick Peacock Charm Earrings

 

 

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT HER SHOP FOR MORE GREAT ITEMS!!! 

 

 

Coming Soon

 

Coming soon to Knit Pic Lovelies....... Cup Coolies! What are they? A knitted device that is designed to keep your beverage in your coffee cup hot or the beverage in your soda cup cold while keeping your hand at a normal temperature. LOOK FOR THEM SOON!!!

 

Cup Coolies will go great with a Mug Rug.  I may even offer them in sets.  What is a mug rug?  Extra large drink coasters or smaller versions of placemats that hold a cup of tea, coffee or other drink of choice with room for a treat.

 

 

 

Flamingo Mug Rug

 

 



Treasury Tuesday:

Red, White and Blue

 

A little something to get you in the Fourth of July Spirit!

Shop of the Week 6/21/13

I am the Captain of a new team on Etsy called The Best Little Team On Etsy.   I just started "Shop of The Week".  Each week I  select ONE shop from our team to be featured. I will feature this shop on my blog. 

 

This week's featured shop is Beauty Bar Baby.

 

 

~~~Grand Opening Sale~~~25% Off Everything~~~Welcome! All my mineral makeup is created in small batches by hand by me! My minerals are all natural with NO parabens, sulfates, talc, preservatives, fragrances, dyes, or cheap fillers added.

 

Here are 2 items from Nicole's shop. 

 

 

 

Grand Opening Sale Mineral Eyeshadow Makeup Hey Now Glimmer Eyeshadow 1 gram

 

 

 

 

 

Grand Opening Sale Mineral Eyeshadow Makeup Dazed Glimmer All Natural Vegan

 

Be sure to check out the rest of Nicole's lovely shop! 

 

 



The Perfect Etsy Team

 

 

Isn't it the wish of every team captain to have THE best team?  What would be the perfect team? Here are my thoughts:   First,  would be to have every member be active.  Second,  would be to have a thread for every topic. Third, would be to have strong leaders.   I don't think the quantity of members matter so much as the quality of members.  What is the sense in having hundreds or thousands of members if only 5 or 10 are active?  What is the sense in joining a team if you are not going to use it to your advantage? 

A perfect team would have something to offer everyone.  Example, mentors,  contests, sweepstakes, threads for every topic, promotions,  just to name a few. 

 

What are your thoughts on the perfect team?

ALew Photography: My New Etsy Shop

ALew Photography is now open on Etsy!   Here is the link to my shop.  http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALewPhotography?ref=si_shop

 

 

A little peek at some of my photos:

 

 

 

 

 

Follow the blog at:  http://alewphotography.blogspot.com/

 

Find me on Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/alewphotography

 

 



ALew Photography on Etsy

 

 

Hey everyone, yesterday, I told you I would be opening an Etsy shop for my photography.  Well, it is done.  I only have a few photos uploaded right now but I would appreciate it if you would check it out.  Also, check out my blog and facebook page!  Thank you all for your support here and hopefully on my new blog. 

 

 

Etsy Shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ALewPhotography

 

 

Blog

http://alewphotography.blogspot.com/

 

 

Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/alewphotography

My Latest Creation

 

I made this Candy Bar Cake this past weekend for a customer from Facebook.  It was a gift from a man to his wife for her birthday.  I am now making a York Candy Bar cake for a woman on Facebook to give to her husband for their anniversary. 

 

To order, click this link:  https://www.etsy.com/listing/128872405/mixed-candy-bar-cake?ref=shop_home_active

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/117147526/double-layer-candy-bar-cake-made-to?ref=shop_home_active

 

 

I am also making  some  S'more's party favors for someone on Etsy.  I also just snet a sample to someone else from Etsy so, hopefully, I will get another sale from that.

 

 

 

 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/117163669/smores-party-favors-made-to-order?ref=shop_home_active

 

 

 

What have you been working on and/or sold lately?