Etsy Team Columbus Treasury

Gotta love Columbus, Ohio! Thanks, SpaceDog, for including my "specs" in your Columbus treasury on Etsy! :)


Go check out some of the other fabulous goods from the Midwest! Cheers!

MollyStuff in Etsy's Geek Gift Guide

I found this out a while ago but now I'm officially blogging about it! Haha. My Windsor Tie Pendant is on the second page of the Geek Chic Gift Guide over on Etsy! I waited too long to post it so it's on the second page (the items in gifts guides start on the first page and slowly make their way down as more things get added every day) and I can't make an Etsy Mini that includes my pendant. Boo! Oh well. Check out the gift guide and all of the other items in it!

Alternate in Front Page Treasury

MollyStuff's Windsor Tie Pendant was an alternate in a treasury that was featured on the front page of Etsy. Woot!

(oh yeah, check out my fellow Etsy Team Columbus member TsuruBride's clutch!)

MollyStuff on Front Page!

Good news! Another MollyStuff initial pendant was on the front page of Etsy today! I was alerted on Tuesday that my M pendant was featured in a "Miss Muppet" themed treasury on Etsy (TheLostEarring made it!). Yay! I was excited about that, and I was even more excited to see that the treasury was featured on Etsy's front page earlier today!



I wish I caught these things as they were happening... but better late than never! (thanks, craft cult!)

MollyStuff on Etsy's Front Page!

Hi there! I haven't been on Craft Cult in a while, so when I looked at it yesterday I was surprised to see a bunch of new hearts for my shop! I went to the Vault and found that one of my initial pendants was on the front page of Etsy on September 11th!

^_^

Target Market?

I got an Etsy conversation from someone who featured an initial pendant on her blog. As always, I was excited and checked it out! I LOVE the site! Plaid + Hound is a bloglooks for new products and designers that have preppy, modern style! I think that this blog has products that my target market looks for! Here's their description of themselves:

"Plaid + Hound is a web magazine for the prepster moderne. We find modern day things with a preppy twist, keeping it deliciously stuffy."

I've been looking for my target market lately, and yep, they've got it. You see, I'm not sure if the stereotypical Etsy shopper/craft show shopper is my target market. Nothing against them, but they may be more hipster than I'm really going for. I love the hipster look but my look is definately more preppy/modern. Just read my mission statement:

"MollyStuff Design's mission is to create affordable fine jewelry and fine art that can be appreciated for it's everyday simplicity and long-lasting beauty."

Okay, I'm rambling but I'm sort of typing and thinking at the same time. That's what blogs are for, right?

In Case You Missed It...

... I know I did... missed it by 5 minutes!

My "specs" were on Etsy's front page! (from 9-10pm)

Cheers!

Cafe Handmade Booth of the Day on 4/27/09!

This is what my booth looks like over at Cafe Handmade:

Check out the feature!

MollyStuff on Etsy's Front Page!

My P Pendant is up on the front page of Etsy right now! It will be there until noon today. :)

MollyStuff in a Storque Article- VOTE! Get Your Career in Gear

My Windsor Tie Pendant was included in VOTE! Get Your Career in Gear about getting inspired to keep on working even though so many people are getting laid off and the economy sucks. Yeah! Get a silver tie and wow those employers!

MollyStuff on Etsy Front Page

Thanks to the folks over at Craft Cult, I found out that my Custom Initial Pendant listing was included on Etsy's front page! I wish I knew this when it was on there but it's great to know nonetheless! I was wondering why I got a few more hearts than normal on that day!

Cheers!

Dancing Through Etsy Treasury

My dancer pendant was featured in MayMayDesign's treasury, Dancing through Etsy this weekend! Check it out... it expires in 2 hours!!!

Who's the Man? Treasury

I was included in a fun treasury that honors the reason for the Lent season, Jesus! ANimbleThimble included in my U Pendant in WHO'S THE MAN???

Check the treasury out!

Spring Plz Treasury

We're all getting a little antsy about Spring starting, right? Well here's a treasury on Etsy politely asking for Spring to start! Capow included my P Pendant in the treasury, The End of Winter Drags. Plz check it out!

L O V E Treasury

In honor of Valentine's Day, Sabahnur of Petit and Cute Design featured my bracelet in her treasury! Check it out!

On a Blog

The "U" pendant from my initials collection has been included in a collage of alphabet jewelry. Here's the blog!

I've Been Featured in a Treasury: round and round we go

I always get excited about being included in a treasury! Here's a link to it: http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=10405

Check it out! This specific treasury will be up until tomorrow evening.

Featured Etsy Seller: Bovine Bubbles

Your shop:

http://bovinebubbles.etsy.com or www.bovinebubbles.com (both seem to be a neverending work in progress)

What is your favorite item?
Hum, kind of a toss up but at present its my Pumpkin Custard Buttercream seen here http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14783231

OR my Vanilla Amber Hand and Body Mousse http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12703566

What item in your shop gets the most attention (if not sales)?
The two amber products I sell as well as the OGM Wrinkle Cream

If you had a thousand dollars to spend solely on your shop, what would you do (marketing, materials, more hands)?
$1000.00....a new website layout professionally done, custom labels and a clone or two of me to help out around here.

Design:
What inspires you?
I don't have one thing in particular, but when I make soaps the creativity usually comes from something I saw. Be it in nature, a store or one of my child's drawings. I try to bring that back to life in my soap colors/scents.

What is your favorite color combo?
I love green(celery) and brown. Actually anything nature inspired is good with me!

What is your favorite lifestyle/design magazine?
Cant say as I really have one....

What blogs do you visit regularly?
I must admit I am not a faithful blog follower. I do have several bookmarked and when the mood strikes I go visit. I have my own that i have only every updated twice.....

Life:
What is your “normal Saturday” like?
Chaos! Between the child and chores and domestic bliss Saturdays usually come and go at the speed of sound. We have a farm and animals and weekends are usually spent doing the Honey do lists that have been created all week.

Where is your favorite vacation spot?
Mctavish Lake, Sk...accessible only by plane.

What is your favorite food?
Anything Thai, i like it spicy!

Featured Etsy Seller: Victoriasart

Here is the third in my series of features on Etsy sellers! Here is my interview with VictoriasArt! Please check out her shop!


Your shop:
What is your favorite item?


But, my favorite item are these for sentimental reasons:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=357272

and

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5046773

What item in your shop gets the most attention (if not sales)?

These two get a lot of attention. I've sold smaller prints of them in the past.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=352340

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5951524


If you had a thousand dollars to spend soley on your shop, what would you do (marketing, materials, more hands)?

If I had a thousand dollars to spend soley on my shop, I would spend quite a bit on marketing, allow myself to take days off work when I don't have vacation time to allow myself to make more art, I might pay an assistant for some small tasks.

Design:
What inspires you?

Lately, I'm mostly inspired by my trips and times when I've taken photos. I am inspired by our goldfish and family as well.

What is your favorite color combo? (Attach pics if you like!)

I love all colors and there are so many color combinations that I can't just pick one. If I really had to pick one, I love primary colors. But, I don't want to leave other colors out. I can say that I'm not a big fan of purple, so color combinations with purple are my least favorite.


What is your favorite lifestyle/design magazine?

I don't really read magazines because I read a lot for school and work. I do listen to art and craft related podcasts. Those would include: Craftypod, Art Marketing Podcast among others.


What blogs do you visit regularly?

I tend to read what blogs I'm subscribed to in my "neighborhood" or subscriptions list. I get an update of who has updated their blog, so I read as people update.

Life:
What is your “normal Saturday” like?

Most Saturdays are supposed to be pretty chill. I sleep in if I can, have a nice lunch with my husband, see a movie is there is a good one out, do homework, go swimming, and do something arty. Saturdays are awesome.

Where is your favorite vacation spot?

Well, my last vacation was our honeymoon in Berlin and so far it is one of my favorites. I also like California, Florida, and Detroit.


What is your favorite food?

Seafood

Featured Etsy Seller: JenSkelley

Here is the second in my series of features on Etsy sellers! Here is my interview with JenSkelley! Please check out her shop!


Your shop:
What is your favorite item?

My Country Bears art print. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12265092


What item in your shop gets the most attention?

The Exotic Bird prints...here is an example.. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13641269

Followed by the magnets.... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13151654


If you had a thousand dollars to spend soley on your shop, what would you do?

I would put it towards buying a letterpress machine. I would love to print wedding invitations as well as letterpressed art.

Design:
What inspires you?

I am always shopping around (in person or online) for new ideas and color combos!

What is your favorite color combo?

Lately I have been really into green color combos. For example this new art print of mine is three shades of green with a little gold... http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13489487


What is your favorite lifestyle/design magazine?
Domino magazine (but I enjoy blogs more)

What blogs do you visit regularly?

Design sponge, Print and Pattern, Oh Joy!

Life:

What is your “normal Saturday” like?
A meal out, usually Breakfast, a little work, and relaxing

Where is your favorite vacation spot?

Beach!!!!

What is your favorite food?

Right now....pasta