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by Elaine Ossipov
Showing posts with label Jewelry Supplies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jewelry Supplies. Show all posts
Saturday, September 24, 2011
All Things Handmade: Featured Artisan, Vanessa Martins of Heavenly Shop...
All Things Handmade: Featured Artisan, Vanessa Martins of Heavenly Shop...: Heavenly is Vanessa's handcraft jewelry project that was born from the simple idea of designing pieces and collections with different inspi...
Friday, September 23, 2011
We Have a Winner! The Envelope Please…..
We Have a Winner! The Envelope Please…..:
Chopard and her wonderful Felted Olive Green Woman’s Scarf was the winner of the September Song, last week’s edition of Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks. Congratulations. Can’t wait for the interview to find out where she gets her ideas. I just love that scarf.
Thanks to everyone in last weeks picks. All of the items are amazing….I wouldn’t have picked them if they weren’t.
Chopard and her wonderful Felted Olive Green Woman’s Scarf was the winner of the September Song, last week’s edition of Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks. Congratulations. Can’t wait for the interview to find out where she gets her ideas. I just love that scarf. Thanks to everyone in last weeks picks. All of the items are amazing….I wouldn’t have picked them if they weren’t.
L’Shana Tovah Happy New Year Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks 9.23.11
L’Shana Tovah Happy New Year Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks 9.23.11: Morning all! Welcome to Miss Eileen’s Etsy Picks for September 23, 2011. Next week starts the Jewish New Year and the beginning of the High Holy Days starting with Rosh Hashanah. Please join me in welcoming in the new year.
Traditionally we welcome in the new year by blowing the shofar, or ram’s horn, eat apples and honey for a sweet start to the new year, pray at a body of water, and pray some more. My family would get together at Grandma’s. She would serve chicken soup, followed by a salad, then roast chicken. She always served in courses with lots of bread on the table. She said it filled people up that way and stretched out the food. For some of us, especially my sister, the bread was the best part. She would serve Challah, bread made with so many eggs it was yellow, and then braided before going into the oven. For Rosh Hashanah, the challah would be round, and sometimes there would be raisins in it to make it that much sweeter.
Jewish High Holidays theme silver charm necklace Judaic jewelry by RachelTreasures
Large Lace Fruit Bowl/Bread Bowl by NingsWonderWorld
South Texas Mesquite Serving Platter- Cutting Board – Bread Board by Jennifer and John
Timber Post on the Dunes at Peregian Beach by Philltography
Chai Judaism Multi Color Stained Glass Hanging by Goldsmith Glass
OK, there’s my picks. What do you think? Got a favorite or two? Now it’s your turn to vote for the one you think is the best.
Voting starts as soon as this post goes up, winner gets a feature interview by me, Miss Eileen.
Children's Costume Pattern - Simplicity J0786 sizes 3-8
Don’t forget the Halloween sewing pattern sale going on NOW in the GoofingOff Etsy and Artfire shops…..40% off all costume patterns but you must use the coupon code HALLOWEEN to get the discount. The patterns are going out the door so if you see one you like it might just be a good idea to grab it while you can.
Also, I still have skulls, bones, and all that weird stuff at MetalWoodsNWater. Think of the awesome Halloween decorating you can do. Nothing like scaring the little ones, just a little bit.
Etsy Shops
GoofingOff
MissEileen
MetalWoodsnWater
and
GoofingOff Artfire
Post by Eileen
Traditionally we welcome in the new year by blowing the shofar, or ram’s horn, eat apples and honey for a sweet start to the new year, pray at a body of water, and pray some more. My family would get together at Grandma’s. She would serve chicken soup, followed by a salad, then roast chicken. She always served in courses with lots of bread on the table. She said it filled people up that way and stretched out the food. For some of us, especially my sister, the bread was the best part. She would serve Challah, bread made with so many eggs it was yellow, and then braided before going into the oven. For Rosh Hashanah, the challah would be round, and sometimes there would be raisins in it to make it that much sweeter.
Jewish High Holidays theme silver charm necklace Judaic jewelry by RachelTreasures Large Lace Fruit Bowl/Bread Bowl by NingsWonderWorld South Texas Mesquite Serving Platter- Cutting Board – Bread Board by Jennifer and John Timber Post on the Dunes at Peregian Beach by Philltography Chai Judaism Multi Color Stained Glass Hanging by Goldsmith GlassOK, there’s my picks. What do you think? Got a favorite or two? Now it’s your turn to vote for the one you think is the best.
Voting starts as soon as this post goes up, winner gets a feature interview by me, Miss Eileen.
Children's Costume Pattern - Simplicity J0786 sizes 3-8
Don’t forget the Halloween sewing pattern sale going on NOW in the GoofingOff Etsy and Artfire shops…..40% off all costume patterns but you must use the coupon code HALLOWEEN to get the discount. The patterns are going out the door so if you see one you like it might just be a good idea to grab it while you can.
Also, I still have skulls, bones, and all that weird stuff at MetalWoodsNWater. Think of the awesome Halloween decorating you can do. Nothing like scaring the little ones, just a little bit.
Etsy Shops
GoofingOff
MissEileen
MetalWoodsnWater
and
GoofingOff Artfire
Post by Eileen
Google Voice May Finally Be Coming To The Rest Of The World
I use this product and enjoy the services, if you haven't been using it for country to country calls you should consider it, most places are 2-5 Cents per minute. ~elaine
Finally! After being limited to US users for the past 2 years, it looks like Google Voice may finally be opening up to the rest of the world. The Next Web has been informed by Jens Redmer, Google's European Director of Business Development, that "Google is currently 'dogfooding' its telephony service Google Voice in Europe ahead of a planned launch outside the US".
Google Voice is a telecommunications and VoIP service developed by Google that allows users (until now limited to residents in the US) to make domestic and international calls from their mobile phone, the Android...
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Featured Artisan, Mya Mya Seinn Teiktin
Featured Artisan, Mya Mya Seinn Teiktin:
Mya Mya Seinn Teiktin the owner and designer of Mya's Creations, designs beautiful jewelry and incorporates fine Swarovski pearls and crystals, Czech glass beads, Sterling silver, Silver plate and much more into her designs. Her designs are fresh, modern and eye catching. To find more information about each piece, just click on the picture.
This beautiful lariat style necklace features Swarovski Pearls and a rhodium plated 5 orchid drop.
This ring is made out of crocheted gold plated wire and three freshwater pearls. I love the modern feel to this ring.
Another one of her crocheted designs. These earrings feature elongated turquoise beads on crocheted gold plated wire.
Congrats to MosaicArtGirl
Congrats to MosaicArtGirl: 
We have a winner! The envelope please…….It’s MosaicArtGirl and her beautiful Bottle Cap Mosaic
Watch for her interview.
Happy First Day of Fall and Autumnal Equinox.
Happy First Day of Fall and Autumnal Equinox.: Happy first day of fall and Autumnal Equinox! The evenings will now come sooner and the air will cool more quickly. The leaves will begin to change their color, crops will start to be harvested, those fun fall festivals will begin, and animals will start their move to their new winter homes. Welcome fall it is so good to see you! After the driest and hottest summer on record I so welcome you. The door is open, please come in and stay a while!
Facet cab rough lapidary Loose natural gemstones cabochons Faceted cut
Nice lot of Rough located at this site.
~elaine
Monday, September 19, 2011
My New Little Shop on Twitter View the Tweet, Respond with #want and you've purchased your new One of a Kind Item
My New Little Shop on Twitter What Great Idea, Simply view the tweet, and respond with #want and you've purchased the item. E-Commerce through Twitter.
Sunday, September 18, 2011
This is a wonderful video put together by the On Fire For Handmade Team to which I belong. I wish I knew exactly who to give the credit to for making this video, it's truly wonderful! ~elaine
This Weeks Featured Artist
This weeks Featured Artisan is Debbi La Rue - Flower & Bud Handcrafted Jewelry!
You can find Flower & Bud on:
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Photography For Your Handmade Or Vintage Shop
Photography For Your Handmade Or Vintage Shop:
If a picture is worth a thousand words, you have an extra few thousand words you can add to your listing in your online shop. Whether you are selling handmade goods or vintage items or supplies your pictures are a very important part of your shop. I talked about keywords and titles earlier and that is how you get your listings found in the searches. Photos are how you get the person to click through to your items.
Since people cannot touch your product you must make sure to have good photos. When you are taking photos try to imagine yourself looking over an object. What do you look at when you are trying to decide if you want to buy something or not? If it has a clasp is it strong enough, if it is a vintage items does it have a makers mark, if it is a supply what size is it in reference to a coin? You have to answer these questions in a photo.
It all starts with a light box, camera and a tripod- or at least for smaller items it should. Light boxes range in price from the homemade free to the professional ones that cost several thousand dollars. Personally I use one that I made from a cardboard box and an old white sheet. I am working on a tutorial on how to make your own light box and will have that up soon.
The photo box to the left is very affordable since it comes with lights and a tripod. I have actually seen this one in person and it is a good economical choice. It is great because it folds up so it can be stored when not in use.
In my home made light box I use four lights to make sure to wash out as many shadows as possible. I like a stark white background, so does the Etsy front page. *hint, hint* Some people are really good at using props to tell a story. Be cautious not to pull the story away from your item.
Some tips for you:
1.) If your photo is blurry you are better off without a photo at all. If you can't focus on it with your camera, research the settings available and try again. Or buy a better camera.
2.) If you have a busy background that detracts from your item it is as bad as having a blurry photo. Props are great but don't go overboard. Remember the focus is your item not your props.
3.) If your item is something like earrings or a bathing suit you may not want to show it on a model. I know that sounds weird but a lot of people have issues with wearing something that has come into contact with certain parts of the body.
That is it for today. Be sure to share this info with everyone you know that might benefit from it. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
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| Chainmail Star Pendant by Tangled Metal |
Since people cannot touch your product you must make sure to have good photos. When you are taking photos try to imagine yourself looking over an object. What do you look at when you are trying to decide if you want to buy something or not? If it has a clasp is it strong enough, if it is a vintage items does it have a makers mark, if it is a supply what size is it in reference to a coin? You have to answer these questions in a photo.
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| Mini Studio In A Box $83.32 |
The photo box to the left is very affordable since it comes with lights and a tripod. I have actually seen this one in person and it is a good economical choice. It is great because it folds up so it can be stored when not in use.
In my home made light box I use four lights to make sure to wash out as many shadows as possible. I like a stark white background, so does the Etsy front page. *hint, hint* Some people are really good at using props to tell a story. Be cautious not to pull the story away from your item.
Some tips for you:
1.) If your photo is blurry you are better off without a photo at all. If you can't focus on it with your camera, research the settings available and try again. Or buy a better camera.
2.) If you have a busy background that detracts from your item it is as bad as having a blurry photo. Props are great but don't go overboard. Remember the focus is your item not your props.
3.) If your item is something like earrings or a bathing suit you may not want to show it on a model. I know that sounds weird but a lot of people have issues with wearing something that has come into contact with certain parts of the body.
That is it for today. Be sure to share this info with everyone you know that might benefit from it. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
Monday, September 12, 2011
Market My Shop: How To Price Your Handmade Items
Market My Shop: How To Price Your Handmade Items: There has always been an ongoing discussion on how to price your handmade items. While there are several formulas for doing this, they may ...
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Soft blue 30 inch strand of 4mm glass pearls | PhoenixEmerging - Jewelry Supplies on ArtFire
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Details:
Holes are approximately 1mm.
Your purchase of 1 strand yields Approx. 191 beads. Temporarily strung. Solid crystal glass with a beautiful coated finish.
Options:
Mix and match - check our glass pearls section for other sizes (4mm, 6mm, 8mm) Wonderful, affordable elegance for jewelry making, beading, craft projects. If you would like to purchase more, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide a special lising for you.
Additional Information:
We have many more colors available, just a few of those colors are:
- Beige,
- Golden Beige
- Cobalt Blue
- Dark Chocolate Brown
- Green
- Copper
- Pale Silver
- Olive Green
- Pink
- Cranberry
- Intense Pink
- Aqua blue
Why Buy Glass Beads, and Not Fresh Water?
Glass pearls are so much easier to use. The holes drilled are uniform. A Person can use them with leather, as well as a variety of other beading purposes. Our Glass pearl strands are DOUBLE the average size, meaning you get a full 30-32 INCHES of pure beautiful pearls, beads for your projects. Never run out again, always have the same color available to you. There no better glass pearls than at PhoenixRising.
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