Monday, February 23, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Featured EtsyBlogger - donnapool
This month's featured blogger on EtsyBloggers is donnapool!
She makes the cutest little buttons that anyone can love!
There are buttons for the photographer.
Buttons for the anti CPSIA activist.
She also has beautiful prints such as this one.
So, why don't you visit her? You may find something you like
She makes the cutest little buttons that anyone can love!
There are buttons for the photographer.
Buttons for the anti CPSIA activist.
She also has beautiful prints such as this one.
So, why don't you visit her? You may find something you like
I'm not good with commitment.
I'm beginning to believe I'm not any good with commitment. I have two major commitments in my life (my husband and my Etsy shop) and having a set blogging schedule every day isn't one I can keep.
So, here's to my blog that I know I can update once a week at least!
Though it may be more ... because I just got accepted to the EtsyBloggers Street Team! :D Each month they ask questions for the members to answer in their blogs .. this months questions are "What made you open a shop on Etsy? What do you like about being a seller on Etsy? What don't you like?"
Etsy is one of my biggest passions in life, but I haven't really known about it for that long! I found Etsy while browsing around on Ebay. I went to an Ebay seller's main website and got liked to Etsy. I was awestruck! Of course I joined immediatly, but didn't set up a shop quite then. I had it set up within the month, though.
I love selling on Etsy because I'm surrounded by so many creative people and the majority of those people are really helpful.
Like all good things, there is a downside. The thing that annoys me the most about selling on Etsy is if I don't promote for a few days me views and hearts take a free fall!
So, here's to my blog that I know I can update once a week at least!
Though it may be more ... because I just got accepted to the EtsyBloggers Street Team! :D Each month they ask questions for the members to answer in their blogs .. this months questions are "What made you open a shop on Etsy? What do you like about being a seller on Etsy? What don't you like?"
Etsy is one of my biggest passions in life, but I haven't really known about it for that long! I found Etsy while browsing around on Ebay. I went to an Ebay seller's main website and got liked to Etsy. I was awestruck! Of course I joined immediatly, but didn't set up a shop quite then. I had it set up within the month, though.
I love selling on Etsy because I'm surrounded by so many creative people and the majority of those people are really helpful.
Like all good things, there is a downside. The thing that annoys me the most about selling on Etsy is if I don't promote for a few days me views and hearts take a free fall!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Interesting ...
My mom gives me all her old magazines 'cause I have some sort of fetish for cutting out pictures and such. Well, I found something quite interesting in one of them.
From the November 14, 2008 issue of The Week:
A Surprising Source of X-Rays
Believe it or now, that roll of Scotch tape on your desk is an X-ray machine. Researchers at UCLA have discovered that by unspooling a household roll of invisible tape inside a vacuum, they can create bursts of X-ray light strong enough to produce clear images of the bones in their fingers. The phenomenon occurs because the sticky adhesive on the back of the tape becomes positively charged as it peels, while the polyethylene roll becomes negatively charged; the resulting buildup of electrical energy results in brief, explosive bursts of X-rays. "We're marveling at Mother Nature," says UCLA physicist Seth Putterman, who is already looking for practical medical and scientific applications. By the way, don't worry about being bathed in radiation next time you tear off a piece of tape: it only works when it's done in a vacuum.
That made me think hard ... but not about science! I was thinking "Who decided to pull tape off its little plastic O in the middle in a vacuum?!" I think the researchers were a bit bored one day on the clock.
Today's Featured Seller"
MontanaHatter!
After the Steelers' win in the Super Bowl I HAD to feature this shop! She has crocheted Steelers hats! *jumps for joy*
From the November 14, 2008 issue of The Week:
A Surprising Source of X-Rays
Believe it or now, that roll of Scotch tape on your desk is an X-ray machine. Researchers at UCLA have discovered that by unspooling a household roll of invisible tape inside a vacuum, they can create bursts of X-ray light strong enough to produce clear images of the bones in their fingers. The phenomenon occurs because the sticky adhesive on the back of the tape becomes positively charged as it peels, while the polyethylene roll becomes negatively charged; the resulting buildup of electrical energy results in brief, explosive bursts of X-rays. "We're marveling at Mother Nature," says UCLA physicist Seth Putterman, who is already looking for practical medical and scientific applications. By the way, don't worry about being bathed in radiation next time you tear off a piece of tape: it only works when it's done in a vacuum.
That made me think hard ... but not about science! I was thinking "Who decided to pull tape off its little plastic O in the middle in a vacuum?!" I think the researchers were a bit bored one day on the clock.
Today's Featured Seller"
MontanaHatter!
After the Steelers' win in the Super Bowl I HAD to feature this shop! She has crocheted Steelers hats! *jumps for joy*
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Super Bowl
Yay! Today's the Super Bowl :D *is decked out in her hubby's Steelers gear* AFC champions shirt, Steelers coat, and Steelers beanie!
I think you can tell who I'm rooting for :P GO STEELERS!
My shop is on hiatus for right now. I needed time to create rather than promote for a little bit. It's also kind of a happy birthday to me and my hubby vacation :P (Birthday was the 30th, hubby's on the 5th). I will be back at my shop Saturday February 7th!
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
RhisBitsAndBeads!
Wow! This shop has some gorgeous jewelry at amazing prices! The photos are crisp and inviting, the items would accent any outfit finely.
I think you can tell who I'm rooting for :P GO STEELERS!
My shop is on hiatus for right now. I needed time to create rather than promote for a little bit. It's also kind of a happy birthday to me and my hubby vacation :P (Birthday was the 30th, hubby's on the 5th). I will be back at my shop Saturday February 7th!
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
RhisBitsAndBeads!
Wow! This shop has some gorgeous jewelry at amazing prices! The photos are crisp and inviting, the items would accent any outfit finely.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
I swear I'm alive!
Between Twilight, being sick, having a computer melt down, and me just being me I've neglected my blog D: But I am back now! My computer's alive, I'm not coughing up a storm, I'm done with Twilight, and I'm out of my funk.
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
bluefingerstudios!
I've been seeing more and more scrabble pendant jewelry, which caught my eye. As I was searching I came across this wonderful shop! Each tile is eclectic but cohesive. The whole shop fits together in a disorganized way, and I love it!
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
bluefingerstudios!
I've been seeing more and more scrabble pendant jewelry, which caught my eye. As I was searching I came across this wonderful shop! Each tile is eclectic but cohesive. The whole shop fits together in a disorganized way, and I love it!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Poof! I'm gone!
So it's been a few days since updates or features .. the reason? I've been sucked into the Twilight fan frenzy. My mom let me borrow the first book and the rest is history.
I promise, though, that I'll be back to normal as soon as I finish the series!
I promise, though, that I'll be back to normal as soon as I finish the series!
Friday, January 9, 2009
Shop Make Over
So, I've been looking through my shop for the past while and thinking ... I could do better. I've made a list of things that I think need improvement. The main thing: Photos.
Here's what I mean. This is the before photo:
Horrible. Slightly out of focus, and yellow! It's as if I spilled coffee all over it!
After a photo shoot lasting about an hour and a half, here's the second photo:
Worlds better! Not perfect by any means, but I don't shudder when I look at it. What'd I do? I admitted that taking photos 9:30 at night when the sun had been down for 4 hours isn't the way to do it. Good photos require NATURAL light. Not frellin' light bulbs.
I still have a lot to do in my shop but it'll be worth it :D
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
christinececelia!
Come see an eclectic shop with an vintage air about it.
Everything in there I can see in a '50s movie along side the greatest starts of the time!
My favorite? The Paris Paparazzi Coasters.
Here's what I mean. This is the before photo:
Horrible. Slightly out of focus, and yellow! It's as if I spilled coffee all over it!
After a photo shoot lasting about an hour and a half, here's the second photo:
Worlds better! Not perfect by any means, but I don't shudder when I look at it. What'd I do? I admitted that taking photos 9:30 at night when the sun had been down for 4 hours isn't the way to do it. Good photos require NATURAL light. Not frellin' light bulbs.
I still have a lot to do in my shop but it'll be worth it :D
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
christinececelia!
Come see an eclectic shop with an vintage air about it.
Everything in there I can see in a '50s movie along side the greatest starts of the time!
My favorite? The Paris Paparazzi Coasters.
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Today
Yay! So I got another sale today! I'm happy but nervous. It's gonna be my first time shipping overseas!
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
EBSpider!
I fell in love with the mug cozies the moment I saw them. They're so adorable!
I want to curl up with a romance book, and a nice mug of cocoa cradled in one of those cozies =3
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
EBSpider!
I fell in love with the mug cozies the moment I saw them. They're so adorable!
I want to curl up with a romance book, and a nice mug of cocoa cradled in one of those cozies =3
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Feature
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
FashionCandy!
Okay, so this shop has more than 75 sales, but I just had to feature her! When I saw the shop I squealed aloud! There are the most amazing and adorable necklaces and rings in there.
My friends bought me a new camera for my birthday :D Yay! My other one was dying and I was sad. So they poped over with a happy birthday bag and I was like "YAY!"
I'll get pictures of it later 'cause it's pretty =3
FashionCandy!
Okay, so this shop has more than 75 sales, but I just had to feature her! When I saw the shop I squealed aloud! There are the most amazing and adorable necklaces and rings in there.
My friends bought me a new camera for my birthday :D Yay! My other one was dying and I was sad. So they poped over with a happy birthday bag and I was like "YAY!"
I'll get pictures of it later 'cause it's pretty =3
Monday, January 5, 2009
Uuupdate
First thing's first: Yay! I got a sale =3 First one in awhile.
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
Bellamiabeads!
This seller has many gorgeous items in her shop. Each of her pieces stands out at me, making me go "oooooohhh". There are plenty of things to chose from, including sale items!
Check out this wonderful shop, I'm sure you could find something to buy :3
Now, on a different note, here's a letter that made me cry from laughing so hard:
This is an actual letter sent to Procter & Gamble from **** ****, Austin, Texas, regarding their feminine products. . . .
Dear Mr. ****,
I have been a loyal user of your Always Maxi Pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuardCore(tm) or Dri-Weave(tm) absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favourite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.
Have you ever had a period, Mr. ****? Ever suffered from "the curse"? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my "time of the month" is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call "an inbred hillbilly with knife skills."
Isn't the human body amazing?
As Brand Manager in the Feminine-hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customers' monthly visits from "Aunt Flo." Therefore, you must also know about the the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women. In fact, only last week, my friend Jennifer fought the violent urge to shove her boyfriend's testicles into a George Foreman Grill just because he told her he thought Grey's Anatomy was written by drunken chimps. Crazy!
The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants . . . which brings me to the reason for my letter.
Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful wanted to reach inside my body and and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on on the adhesive backing, were these words: "Have a Happy Period."
Are you f**king kidding me? Does any part of your middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness is possible during a period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, ****? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak girl, there will never be anything "happy" about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local KMart armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.
For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you just have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like "Put Down the Hammer" or "Vehicular Manslaughter Is Wrong," or are you just picking on us?
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flexi-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullshit. And that's a promise I will keep.
Always.
Best,
**** ****
Austin, Texas
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
Bellamiabeads!
This seller has many gorgeous items in her shop. Each of her pieces stands out at me, making me go "oooooohhh". There are plenty of things to chose from, including sale items!
Check out this wonderful shop, I'm sure you could find something to buy :3
Now, on a different note, here's a letter that made me cry from laughing so hard:
This is an actual letter sent to Procter & Gamble from **** ****, Austin, Texas, regarding their feminine products. . . .
Dear Mr. ****,
I have been a loyal user of your Always Maxi Pads for over 20 years and I appreciate many of their features. Why, without the LeakGuardCore(tm) or Dri-Weave(tm) absorbency, I'd probably never go horseback riding or salsa dancing, and I'd certainly steer clear of running up and down the beach in tight, white shorts. But my favourite feature has to be your revolutionary Flexi-Wings. Kudos on being the only company smart enough to realize how crucial it is that maxi pads be aerodynamic. I can't tell you how safe and secure I feel each month knowing there's a little F-16 in my pants.
Have you ever had a period, Mr. ****? Ever suffered from "the curse"? I'm guessing you haven't. Well, my "time of the month" is starting right now. As I type, I can already feel hormonal forces violently surging through my body. Just a few minutes from now, my body will adjust and I'll be transformed into what my husband likes to call "an inbred hillbilly with knife skills."
Isn't the human body amazing?
As Brand Manager in the Feminine-hygiene Division, you've no doubt seen quite a bit of research on what exactly happens during your customers' monthly visits from "Aunt Flo." Therefore, you must also know about the the bloating, puffiness, and cramping we endure, and about our intense mood swings, crying, and out-of-control behavior. You surely realize it's a tough time for most women. In fact, only last week, my friend Jennifer fought the violent urge to shove her boyfriend's testicles into a George Foreman Grill just because he told her he thought Grey's Anatomy was written by drunken chimps. Crazy!
The point is, sir, you of all people must realize that America is just crawling with homicidal maniacs in Capri pants . . . which brings me to the reason for my letter.
Last month, while in the throes of cramping so painful wanted to reach inside my body and and yank out my uterus, I opened an Always maxi-pad, and there, printed on on the adhesive backing, were these words: "Have a Happy Period."
Are you f**king kidding me? Does any part of your middle-manager brain really think happiness - actual smiling, laughing happiness is possible during a period? Did anything mentioned above sound the least bit pleasurable? Well, did it, ****? FYI, unless you're some kind of sick S&M freak girl, there will never be anything "happy" about a day in which you have to jack yourself up on Motrin and Kahlua and lock yourself in your house just so you don't march down to the local KMart armed with a hunting rifle and a sketchy plan to end your life in a blaze of glory.
For the love of God, pull your head out, man! If you just have to slap a moronic message on a maxi pad, wouldn't it make more sense to say something that's actually pertinent, like "Put Down the Hammer" or "Vehicular Manslaughter Is Wrong," or are you just picking on us?
Sir, please inform your Accounting Department that, effective immediately, there will be an $8 drop in monthly profits, for I have chosen to take my maxi-pad business elsewhere. And though I will certainly miss your Flexi-Wings, I will not for one minute miss your brand of condescending bullshit. And that's a promise I will keep.
Always.
Best,
**** ****
Austin, Texas
Give-Aways!
W00t! I'm finally getting around to telling the world about the best thing in my blog - monthly give-aways! :D
How it works is the end of each month I will put the names of my followers into random.org. The name chosen is the winner!
I will do this between the 25th and end of each month, depending on how busy I am or if there's money for shipping XD
I think the only "fine print" thing involved in this is: If you win one month, you have to wait three months to win again. If your name comes up again, I'll just random-ize another name.
Any questions or comments on this? Just let me know :D
How it works is the end of each month I will put the names of my followers into random.org. The name chosen is the winner!
I will do this between the 25th and end of each month, depending on how busy I am or if there's money for shipping XD
I think the only "fine print" thing involved in this is: If you win one month, you have to wait three months to win again. If your name comes up again, I'll just random-ize another name.
Any questions or comments on this? Just let me know :D
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Absence Yesterday, Feature Today
So yesterday I didn't do the usual feature 'cause I was feeling under the weather; aaand my husband insisted on moving the living room around (without measuring everything first). I slept all day, so here I am 3:35 am and I'm up. Though, my husband's up, too, watching The Karate Kid 2 or whatever it's called xD
Okay, well on with the show!
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
strawberrymoonbeam!
When I saw this shop it made me laugh aloud with delight :D I've never seen anything quite as lovely as her crocheted elephant plushie. It makes me wish I had the extra money to get it even though this tiny house is crammed to the brim already!
Okay, well on with the show!
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
strawberrymoonbeam!
When I saw this shop it made me laugh aloud with delight :D I've never seen anything quite as lovely as her crocheted elephant plushie. It makes me wish I had the extra money to get it even though this tiny house is crammed to the brim already!
Friday, January 2, 2009
Second Day of a New Year
It's a fresh new year and I've decided to take fresh new pictures! A few days ago I made a light box out of, well, a box! :D I used a few different tutorials and improvised (seeing as I cant STAND to have someone tell me how to do something :P). I'm rather proud seeing as it was a spur of the moment project.
I was sooo excited to use it and started snapping pictures furiously. It was about 3/4 of the way through my session I noticed something was a little off ...
See it? It's yellow. I thought that's what a light box was supposed to prevent. So I moved the light around and tried again. Same thing. I've determined it's the bulb I'm using. Until I can get a "natural light" bulb I'll have to open the curtains.
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
BeJeweledByCandi
Wow! Look at all those beautiful bracelets and necklaces!
This shop has such a variety of styles and colors. Anyone could find something in there.
Beautiful pictures and excellent prices has landed this shop as my seller of the day =3
I was sooo excited to use it and started snapping pictures furiously. It was about 3/4 of the way through my session I noticed something was a little off ...
See it? It's yellow. I thought that's what a light box was supposed to prevent. So I moved the light around and tried again. Same thing. I've determined it's the bulb I'm using. Until I can get a "natural light" bulb I'll have to open the curtains.
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
BeJeweledByCandi
Wow! Look at all those beautiful bracelets and necklaces!
This shop has such a variety of styles and colors. Anyone could find something in there.
Beautiful pictures and excellent prices has landed this shop as my seller of the day =3
Thursday, January 1, 2009
Some MORE New Years Cheer
Since I posted earlier before really thinking here's another post!
For this month only ... take 20% off anything in my shop.
http://www.ishyscreations.etsy.com
And, as an added bonus, tell me you found out through my blog and get 25% off shipping :D
BTW: Check this site out. It's a make your own snowflake program. Sooo addicting.
http://www.zefrank.com/snowflake/
I've been messing with it on and off since my last post.
For this month only ... take 20% off anything in my shop.
http://www.ishyscreations.etsy.com
And, as an added bonus, tell me you found out through my blog and get 25% off shipping :D
BTW: Check this site out. It's a make your own snowflake program. Sooo addicting.
http://www.zefrank.com/snowflake/
I've been messing with it on and off since my last post.
Some New Year's Cheer
As a new year, I've decided to do something new in my blog. Every day (or whenever I get around to posting) I'm going to feature an Etsy seller! There are so many wonderful people with amazing items in the world of Etsy and they need a lot more credit, so I'm going to do my part to give it to them.
Most of the sellers I feature will have under 75 sales 'cause they need the most exposure!
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
FreakLoveProducts
This talented seller makes and sells her own high quality chokers, necklaces, bracelets and plugs/gauges (for gauging ears).
Check her out!
I couldn't sleep so I was up on Stumble Upon, and I came across this page: http://rinkworks.com/said/courtroom.shtml
It's real things said in a courtroom by lawyers and witnesses. My favorite?
* Lawyer: "Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?"
* Witness: "No."
* Lawyer: "Did you check for blood pressure?"
* Witness: "No."
* Lawyer: "Did you check for breathing?"
* Witness: "No."
* Lawyer: "So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?"
* Witness: "No."
* Lawyer: "How can you be so sure, Doctor?"
* Witness: "Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar."
* Lawyer: "But could the patient have still been alive nevertheless?"
* Witness: "Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere."
Then this one:
* Lawyer: "Doctor, did you say he was shot in the woods?"
* Witness: "No, I said he was shot in the lumbar region."
I laughed so hard my husband nearly woke up.
On a different note, I love a new year. I think I've needed a new one to roll around since about 4 months ago. Everything feels so fresh and clean.
I think my New Years resolution is to work harder on my business; make it a real job. I'll hopefully do something related to it 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. The best part about it is I don't have to listen to anyone but myself and I can pee any time I want xD I also can watch Law and Order SVU all day! I can sew to it, work with clay to it, even promote to it if it's an episode I've already seen.
Most of the sellers I feature will have under 75 sales 'cause they need the most exposure!
TODAY'S FEATURED SELLER:
FreakLoveProducts
This talented seller makes and sells her own high quality chokers, necklaces, bracelets and plugs/gauges (for gauging ears).
Check her out!
I couldn't sleep so I was up on Stumble Upon, and I came across this page: http://rinkworks.com/said/courtroom.shtml
It's real things said in a courtroom by lawyers and witnesses. My favorite?
* Lawyer: "Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?"
* Witness: "No."
* Lawyer: "Did you check for blood pressure?"
* Witness: "No."
* Lawyer: "Did you check for breathing?"
* Witness: "No."
* Lawyer: "So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?"
* Witness: "No."
* Lawyer: "How can you be so sure, Doctor?"
* Witness: "Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar."
* Lawyer: "But could the patient have still been alive nevertheless?"
* Witness: "Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law somewhere."
Then this one:
* Lawyer: "Doctor, did you say he was shot in the woods?"
* Witness: "No, I said he was shot in the lumbar region."
I laughed so hard my husband nearly woke up.
On a different note, I love a new year. I think I've needed a new one to roll around since about 4 months ago. Everything feels so fresh and clean.
I think my New Years resolution is to work harder on my business; make it a real job. I'll hopefully do something related to it 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. The best part about it is I don't have to listen to anyone but myself and I can pee any time I want xD I also can watch Law and Order SVU all day! I can sew to it, work with clay to it, even promote to it if it's an episode I've already seen.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
