Remarkable Beaded Jewelry, Hair Accessories, & More
Can you sum yourself up in 3 sentences? Give it a go!
I’m a multifaceted geek. I not only like technology in the modern sense, but like seeing how older technology can be used years after it’s considered obsolete my the majority of the public. I use a lot of obsolete but still useful equipment to create my handcraft.
Tell us about what you sell:
I sell mostly handmade cards made using a huge stock of Print Gocco materials I acquired a couple years ago but also create other papercraft (gift bags, custom shadowboxes and dioramas, etc…)
What is your favorite thing about creating?
I’ve always enjoyed putting things together to create a finished product. Creating paper-craft using screen-printing and die-cuts allows me to do this in the limited amount of space I have and keeps me out of trouble!
Where do you find your inspiration?
I’ve always been fascinated by the simplicity of the designs and trends of the 60′s, 70′s and 80′s. I try my best to capture those in my cards and other products while creating something that will still appeal today.
Do you have any advice for other sellers?
Enjoy making what you sell and market yourself in any way possible. Regardless of if you are selling in person or online through Etsy or another venue, you will find yourself smashed between multinational corporations and gaggles of other people creating similar products. You have to find some way to differentiate yourself to get your product into people’s hands.
Do you have a coupon code for us?
save10percent to save 10% off any products on our website
Where else can we find you?
www.facebook.com/skyepeakcreative
Christopher is being super awesome and giving you all a chance to win a random pack of 5 greeting cards for FREE! The way in which you can enter this giveaway are incredibly easy.
1st Entry:
Subscribe to the Megan’s Beaded Designs newsletter. (Or let me know if you are already a member of the exclusive club. ;-))
2nd Entry:
Visit Skye Peak Creative, and let us know which card is your absolute favorite in the comments below!
3rd Entry:
Like Christopher’s Facebook Page, and let us know you’ve done so in the comments below.
4rd Entry:
Buy something from Skte peak Creative. Let us know what you scored in the comments below.
5th Entry:
Blog about this giveaway, dropping a link to your post here afterwards.
6th Entry:
Tweet about this giveaway. Let us know your twitter ID afterwards.
7th Entry:
Share this giveaway on Facebook.
8th Entry:
Pin this giveaway on Pinterest. Share the link to your pin here afterwards.
Contest ends June 5th at midnight. The winner will be selected via Random.org and announced on Thursday, June 6th. Good luck everyone!
When I created this beaded mermaid barrette for the May 2013 “By the Seashore” challenge, I had a feeling it would be a hit. So I went ahead and made two of them. As I suspected, the first one I listed sold after a few days of being in my Etsy shop. Luckily, I was able to renew the listing so that the second barrette could be in the challenge.
This beauty features a two-toned cabochon of an exotic mermaid. She is surrounded by hand bead-embroidered layers of dark green, maroon, and glistening golden toned seed beads. All of the embroidered is beaded into a non-woven material and backed with black velvet fabric to protect the stitching. The Design is attached to an 80mm French-style barrette clip. Perfect for those of us with lots of locks to hold in place.
I won’t be making this darling again. If you want to be the first to snatch her up, you can find her in my Etsy shop here. Also, be sure to vote for your favorite challenge entry on the Etsy Hearts Beads Team blog by May 29th.
Can you sum yourself up in 3 sentences? Give it a go!
Art is a necessity for me. Otherwise I am a devoted wife, and dog owner. My influences are diverse, which comes through in the various media I work in.
Tell us about what you sell:
I sell polymer clay jewelry, oil paintings, textiles (weaving and felt), prints and greeting cards.
What is your favorite thing about creating?
My favorite thing about creating is the colors that I get to work with and create. I get sucked in by anything with colors I like. You should see me in front of Kitchen Aid Mixer displays! :) But seriously, I’m mainly identifiable through my color use and it brings me joy.
Where do you find your inspiration?
I find inspiration in many things – from the mundane (my morning coffee) to great art (Chihuly as of late). I’m also very inspired by industrial landscapes and urban architecture. It comes through in the geometry of my work. Lastly, I hope, that I find some inspiration from humor.
Do you have any advice for other sellers?
Stay true to yourself. The folks I read about on Etsy who have the greatest success have made their own niche that is true to who they are.
Do you have a coupon code for us?
MEGANS10
Where else can we find you?
Etsy
Facebook
Web Site
Twitter
Susan is being very generous and offering you all an easy chance to win a pair of her fantastic earrings! Check out all of the way you can drop your name into the hat below:
1st Entry:
Subscribe to the Megan’s Beaded Designs e-mail newsletter.
2nd Entry:
Visit Susan’s website, Melasdesign, and let us know which listing is your absolute favorite in the comments below!
3rd Entry:
Heart Melasdesign on Etsy, and let us know you’ve done so in the comments below.
4th Entry:
Buy something from from Susan, either from her website or Etsy shop. Let us know what you purchased in the comments below.
5th Entry:
Like Susan’s page on Facebook, letting us know your Facebook username here afterwards.
6th Entry:
Follow Susan on Twitter, letting us know your @name here afterwards.
7th Entry:
Share this giveaway on Facebook.
8th Entry:
Pin this giveaway on Pinterest. Share the link to your pin here afterwards.
No entry is mandatory before you are able to do any of the others, you can pick and choose and add as many additional entries up to the 8 as you want to maximize your chances of winning! Your comments do not all need to be separated for each entry as long as it’s clear how many entries you are adding. You have until midnight on May 29th to enter! (Also, make sure it’s easy for me and Susan to contact you if you win!)
Winner will be random.org chosen and contacted on May 30th. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
Can you sum yourself up in 3 sentences? Give it a go!
I’m a geek and a nerd, and a lifelong bibliophile. I’m happy when I have paint and glue on my hands. I love to walk and get inspired by my surroundings, and pick up interesting bits of rusty metal while I’m at it.
Steampunk Raygun Shadowbox – $20
Tell us about what you sell:
Recyled everything! I take apart broken jewelry and make new jewelry, I make walking sticks for cosplay out of broken umbrellas, curtain rods, and real canes, and my favorite thing right now is making Steampunked or SciFi raygun shadowboxes. I think circuit board looks cool, and have just started using that in projects. I just was featured on Crafster for my jewelry encrusted mirror. Don’t tell my sis, I haven’t given it to her yet! I can’t wait to make another one.
What is your favorite thing about creating?
I think everyone needs to have a creative outlet! It stretches my mind, it’s a relief from the cares and worries of life. I like challenging myself, going ‘okay, what can I make from this?’
Retro Raygun Shadowbox – $40
Where do you find your inspiration?
Walking through my favorite part of town. And I’ve hung out on Craftster.com for years as Bookstorebabe. The folks there encouraged me when I began making things, and they inspire me with their creativity.
Do you have any advice for other sellers?
Have fun. If you’re not having fun with what you do, it’s time for a change. Ask people for advice! There’s a wealth of information out there, and people who are happy to share it. You will make mistakes-I have, and I will again. And every time I’ve learned something. Take chances! I showed my first cane to someone, who sent me to a local art gallery-I almost didn’t go! Being accepted there gave me the confidence to do a dealer’s table at the local sci fi con. That success gave me the courage to apply for my first juried art show this year. I had to force myself to take that first step, and I’m glad I did.
Mirror Mirror (from DeviantArt)
Do you have a coupon code for us?
Yes! Use code just4u for 15% off at my Etsy shop.
Where else can we find you?
Please check out my deviant art account! Anything you see, I’d be happy to make an Etsy listing for if it’s still available. Or I’ll work to create something unique just for you. Heck, just say hi, I love getting comments.
Linda is being super awesome and offering you all a chance to win one of her cool circuit brooches for FREE. Check out all of the simple ways you can add you name to the hat below for you chance!
Enter to win this cool circuit board brooch for free!
1st Entry:
Subscribe to the Megan’s Beaded Designs newsletter. (Or let me know that you already do, you savvy online shopper, you.)
2nd Entry:
Visit StudioLTD on Etsy, and let us know which listing is your absolute favorite in the comments below!
3rd Entry:
Heart StudioLTD , and let us know you’ve done so in the comments below.
4rd Entry:
Buy something from StudioLTD. Show off your purchases in the comments below.
5th Entry:
Blog about this giveaway, dropping a link to your post here afterwards.
6th Entry:
Tweet about this giveaway. Let us know your twitter ID afterwards.
7th Entry:
Share this giveaway on Facebook.
8th Entry:
Pin this giveaway on Pinterest. Share the link to your pin here afterwards.
Contest ends May 21st at midnight. The winner will be selected via Random.org and announced on Wednesday, May 22nd. Good luck everyone!
Bobby Pin Chick In A Rainbow Hat – $6
Nice to meet you Julie! Could you summarize for us what you do?
I put hats on our pet chicks with my 9 year old daughter and then photograph them for my shop. We have a ton of fun doing this together!
Tell us about what you sell:
I sell note cards, magnets, calendars, pendants and tote bags.
Baby Chick Pretending to be Mysterious in Black Cape – $2
What is your favorite thing about creating?
Spending time with my daughter, helping her to see that you can do what you love, that there is always a way.
Where do you find your inspiration?
I find my inspiration in the small things around me, from the tiny plants in the woods to the baby chicks in my hands to the moths on my porch on a summer morning.
Photo Brooch of A Chick In A Blue Crown – $14
Do you have any advice for other sellers?
Work hard, keep trying, do your best, every day is new.
If you aren’t titillated by how freaking adorable the stuff in Julie’s shop is, there has GOT to be something wrong with you. I’m guessing, it’s more likely you’ve just got to get your hands on some of these sweet creations. The good news is, Julie is being super generous and offering you all a change to win one of her squee-worthy photo pendants for FREE. Check out all of the easy ways you can enter to win below:
Enter to win a free photo pendant from Chicks in Hats!
1st Entry:
Subscribe to the Megan’s Beaded Designs newsletter. (Or let me know that you already do, you savvy online shopper, you.)
2nd Entry:
Visit Chicks in Hats on Etsy, and let us know which listing is your absolute favorite in the comments below!
3rd Entry:
Heart Chicks in Hats, and let us know you’ve done so in the comments below.
4rd Entry:
Buy something from Chicks in Hats. Show off your purchases in the comments below.
5th Entry:
Blog about this giveaway, dropping a link to your post here afterwards.
6th Entry:
Tweet about this giveaway. Let us know your twitter ID afterwards.
7th Entry:
Share this giveaway on Facebook.
8th Entry:
Pin this giveaway on Pinterest. Share the link to your pin here afterwards.
No entry is mandatory before you are able to do any of the others, you can pick and choose and add as many additional entries up to the 8 as you want to maximize your chances of winning! Your comments do not all need to be separated for each entry as long as it’s clear how many entries you are adding. (Also, make sure it’s easy for me and Julie to contact you if you win!)
Winner will be random.org chosen and contacted on April 16th. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!
