What I bought....on Cyber Monday

I didn't go to crazy. Its hard to gift shop for other people and not for yourself. Tell me I'm not the only one...anyway heres what I bought.

The seller was CjBlue
My total for both with shipping was 6.75. I'm happy with the purchases. I love trying  new things and not spending a ton. Anyone else buy anything fun?

Jewelry Storage Info

I saw this article on Cathe Holden's blog Just Something I Made (which you should follow BTW) and I thought I would share w/you guys. I thought it was a great article! Please tell me what you think!!

Sea Glass Magnets

A set of four (4) genuine sea glass magnets..... Pure frosty white, chocolate brown, sea grass green, and gorgeous soft blue!! Use them to hang that special picture to your refrigerator or stainless steel message board!!! So beachy!!!

BUT WAIT!!!!! Included is one silver plated adjustable ring, stick that magnet to the ring and instant bling!!! Wear a different color each day!!!!

Price: 20.00

From: SeaFindDesigns

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
Etsy has the best traffic and fees.... hands down! It's hard to make a living (full time) just selling local.... It's an easy way to make my items available to the world and not just the neighbors! I tried other places and I always do best here.... so if it ain't broke... don't fix it!

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I love to buy one of a kind items for my kids... They're friends always ask... Where did you get that!!!??? Supplies would be second!

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
Anything in alamodestuff ~ she's so chic!

4- Any advice for new sellers?
Great GREAT photos... personality and BE NICE!

5-And a favorite quote?
Never judge a man by the wrong that he's done... but by the right he does to make up for it! ~ My grandmother used to say that when I was little..... I follow it every day!

Tape Measure Watch

The watch band is repurposed from a vinyl measuring tape and closes securely with a silver colored snap. The band is adjustable by simply snapping into the next closure. The round watch face is a brand new Geneva quartz and stainless steel watch with a pearlized face.

Price: 20.00

From: undoneclothing

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I had Etsy in the back of my mind for a few years before I started selling online...when I was ready to make the move, it was the obvious choice. And I'm so happy that I made the jump! I still sell my work in person, at a few shows and wholesale to B&M boutiques and museum shops.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I love buying gifts on Etsy--they are always so unique and make a big impression on the recipient. In fact, this year I've bought most of my Christmas gifts here and I can't wait to hear all the "oohs" and "ahs" on Christmas morning!

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
Right now I'm adoring these recycled cufflinks from 2ReVert and just wishing I knew a guy who actually dresses up!

4- Any advice for new sellers?
Never stop trying to improve. I look back on my pictures and descriptions from when I started selling on Etsy and wonder why anyone even wanted to buy from me! You can always make things better so if you aren't selling, take a step back--redo your photos, evaluate your tags & sign up for Google Analytics. And listen to other people's advice! Sometimes they really do know what they are talking about and can even suggest new product ideas that you would never have dreamed of.

5-And a favorite quote?
"In the end, we are nothing more than smoke and memories...and maybe we might even become fairytales, someday."

Recycled Skinny Skateboard Studs

These have been finished in a non toxic finish and are mounted to a silver post. They are small but are sure to be noticed.

Price: 14.00

From: alldeckedout

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
We chose Etsy because it is such a great community of amazingly talented people. We spend hours just looking at all the stuff we didn’t know we wanted until we saw it and you know the buyers who are on here are looking for the same thing. There are so many fantastic items and they are sensibly priced. We are very thankful for Etsy.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
We are really big into buying stuff for our new pup Keitha. We are looking to purchase a sweater for her but there are so many wonderful vendors I just don’t know who to buy from and gifts for the holidays. I want to buy at least one thing for each of our family off etsy.

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?
OMG We didn’t even think twice to buy it! The wooden dinosaur we just bought for our nephew from Banished. He is going to love it! All of the other stuff in their shop so neat, we just might have to buy more….

4- Any advice for new sellers?
PICTURES! PICTURES! PICTURES! Everyone needs to see what you are selling and if your pics can’t do your items justice then your going to run into problems. Also believe in what you are doing because if you don’t, who will?

5-And a favorite quote?
You're smart enough, you’re pretty enough and gee golly people like you.

DIY Shrink Plastic Necklace Kit

Included in the kit:
*4 Pre-Cut Shrink Plastic Circles
*4 Silver Clasp Sets
*4 Pieces of Hemp Rope (cut to your desired length)
*3 Colored Pencils (any colored pencil will work)
*Detailed Instructions.

From: sofacityaccessories

Price: 9.00

1. Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?

I chose Etsy because I have been a shopper on the site for several years. I love the idea of spending my money with individuals who put their time and love into creating their items. It's so much more personal than buying from a major retailer. I love opening a package to find a handwritten note from the seller. You don't get that anywhere else.
I also have several shops that I now work with in the U.S. and Canada, where I do consignment and wholesale orders. I guess it's the small town in me that gets me so happy thinking about people purchasing my items in places I've never been.

2. What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)

The thing I purchase the most on Etsy are supplies and services that I need for my shop, such as my banner(iluvdesign.etsy.com). I would never purchase graphic design services for my shop anywhere else. There's no need. There are such great artists right here.


3. What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?

I'd have to say that 5erg is high on my list. Silja, the artist, is extremely talented. Her work is very quirky and like nothing else I've ever seen. I love her work so much that I use it for my jewelry line. She has been wonderful to work with and is such a genuine, nice person. I never thought, joining Etsy, that I would soon have a business relationship with someone I've never met in Estonia. This is part of what makes Etsy so interesting. It unites people from all over the world.

4. Any advice for new sellers?

The best advice I can give is to stay true to yourself. Of course we'd all like to be a huge Etsy success story. But if you aren't creating items that you love to make, it really defeats the purpose. If I became a success by making things that I'm not passionate about, it would be no different than earning a living in any other industry. It's just another job.

5. And a favorite quote?

I don't like "inspirational" quotes. One of my favorites is a George quote from Seinfeld, which has no relevance to anything, but it makes me laugh.
"He's beboppin' and scattin', and I'm losin' it!"

Luck of the Irish-Four Leaf Clover Collage Pendant from naturellechic.etsy.com

This pendant measures approximately 7/8" square, 3/8" thick, (23 mm square, 5 mm thick), and comes with a silver plated bail.

Many of my glass shapes have been made by hand and are not necessarily uniform.

Due to the hand-made nature of my jewelry each piece is created individually and slight variations from the photo may occur.

Although my pendants are water resistant they are not waterproof.

From: naturellechic

Price: 16.00

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else? I sell through home parties, local craft shows and through Etsy. Many of my sales have been through wearing my pendants- sold right off my neck! As for the internet, Etsy has the widest handcraft buying audience and is the best showcase for craft items.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.) I love seeking out the unique- a personalized item or something special for one of my 10 grandchildren. I just bought a hand crocheted hat for my Yo Gabba Gabba fan grandson-and he loves it.

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$? I love the crisp look of KathyPanton on Etsy. Most of her items are under $20.

4- Any advice for new sellers? Don't give up! Learn, Learn, Learn. I opened a store last year and had a total of no sales! but I read the forums and heeded the advise that friendly Etsians were giving. I improved my product-improved my photography-and started promoting under my new shop. I'm off to a good year with my on-line and direct sales.

5-And a favorite quote? The most wasted of all days is one without laughter.
e e cummings

Vintage puzzle piece bracelet from dustydrawers.etsy.com

This really cool bracelet started with a gold cab setting bracelet on which I added really cool vintage puzzle pieces with postal stamp images. Very colorful. The pieces are sealed for extra durability. Measures 6.5".

From: dustydrawers

Price: 16.00

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else? Etsy was recommended to me by a friend and I really like the look of the site as well as the large number of sellers. I only sell on Etsy - I couldn't keep up with another site!

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)I love all the vintage jewelry supplies available on Etsy - they are well priced and the variety is amazing. I would never find these items on my own!

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$? I enjoy the mineral makeup from PUREnaturalMinerals. You can buy small trial size containers that cost around $5 which will last a long time. I had been using mineral makeup manufactured by a big company, but feel much better to be supporting another Etsian and getting a great quality product.

4- Any advice for new sellers? Have patience and enjoy what you are doing. Take really good pictures, they are almost as important as the product itself.

5-And a favorite quote?
"Don't believe everything you think" - a bumper sticker stuck to the back of a beat up old van. I loved it because I am a chronic over-thinker!

gypsy dream from peppertree.etsy.com

a double strand necklace. the shorter chain has an awesome vintage brooch as the center piece. it's a picture of an art nouveau styled woman. she's very pretty and i believe she's a beautiful dancer. the longer strand has a lovely delicate center piece. a few strands of chain with some bells attached to the bottom. perfect for the gypsy woman.
the shorter part of the necklace measure 20.7 inches. the longer strand hangs 26 inches long. this piece is cool and one of a kind.

Price: 20.00

From: peppertree

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?

i choose to sell on etsy because its a little community. even if i meet people at a party or on the street and i find out they sell on etsy too its like an instant bond. haha. i also think etsy is fair to the sellers. they don't overcharge you like some sites do. i don't sell on any other sites, but i do sell things to my friends and friends of friends. i would like to one day have enough items to take to a local craft fair.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)

i'm starting to become addicted to buying handmade/vegan makeup on etsy. its really has been making my skin look ten times better! i really like theallnaturalface and lighthouseminerals. i also like to buy interesting jewelry. things i would have never thought of doing.

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?

i really love the knitted bows from YesJess. she can make them in any color you want and they're only 7 dollars!

4- Any advice for new sellers?

invest in a fairly decent camera, learn how to use it(especially the macro setting). renew items as often as you can afford, and be patient!

5-And a favorite quote?
"i know myself..but that is all"-f scott fitzgerald, this side of paradise

Typewriter Key Initial Ring from nataliesnest.etsy.com

These are replicas of typewriter keys, turned into rings. The ring is silver plated and adjustable (fits most sizes). The top of the ring has a layer of resin to protect the surface and give it a more realistic look.
{HAHA I bought the "R"}
Choose your letter and write it in notes to seller.

Price: 4.75

From: nataliesnest

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I chose to sell on Etsy because:
1)it is pretty much the cheapest way to have an online business
2)it is very organized and easy to use (I love to be organized!)
3)the environment- I have had so many great experiences with fellow Etsy sellers and buyers. People on Etsy truly love to be there!

The only other place I sell my things are at local craft shows/markets.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I have bought supplies and I have found some great unique hand made gifts for friends. But my favorite things to buy (and just browse for hours) are the vintage items. I am a sucker for vintage stuff-especially from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?
That is REALLY hard to scale it down!! But I have to say I have been impressed by a product I bought for my husband back on Father's Day. It was a shaving soap cube and face lotion set from ShopRedLeaf. The cube has lasted so long and it smells great!

4- Any advice for new sellers?
A few things I have learned over the last year since opening my shop have been:
1)come up with a logo and have consistent themes within your shop and product packaging-your products will stand out and you will look put together
2)list and re-list items frequently (several times a week if not daily)-this is the best way people will see your stuff-otherwise you keep getting pushed back on all the search lists
3)Take good pictures of your items! I am convinced that when I can't sell an item it is directly related to the quality of the pictures and how it is presented in my ad
4)Create stuff you love-don't just try to make things you think people will like. If you love it, there will surely be someone else out there that does too! It took me a few months to find my niche and I changed my direction from when I first got on Etsy and I am much happier now.

5-And a favorite quote?
"Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans."-John Lennon

VINTAGE Wooden Trinket/ Keepsake/ Jewelry Box from Vintagecaravan.etsy.com

This is a Delicate Vintage little wooden Trinket Jewelry or Keepsake Box.

Measures 2" tall 2.5" across.

Has a Beautiful Blonde finish with a detailed Floral Decal on top. The inside is lined with a Teal felt like finish that matches the ribbons in the floral design.

Price: 3.00

From: Vintagecaravan

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?

I came to Etsy because of its amazing talent. A new Artesian Market Place was just what I needed! I’ve been an artist for years selling locally, but had never quite found the right outlet online… until now. I have 3 stores here on Etsy because of the wide range of interests and mediums I like to play around with.
I do sell on other sites, and will be on my own soon. Etsy however will always be my foundation.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)

I like to by gifts for myself. Generally I’m always making gifts for other people, so when I see something unique, or something I haven’t tried or can’t make… I spoil myself with a Vintage or handmade treasure.

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?

Well there are several, but one is the Ammo- Ammonite Fossil in Cherry Wood by Hendywood.

4- Any advice for new sellers?

Be honest, and kind in your dealings.
Don’t give up if you have a slow start. Sometimes it takes a minute to find your nitch but when you do… you’ll be making a living, living.

5-And a favorite quote?

“Be the light you wish to see in the world.”
~Gandhi

Trio Earrings from craftedit.etsy.com

These earrings feature a cute and colorful trio of carnelians (orange), rainbow moonstones (clear and iridescent), and amazonites (light teal). These brass-colored metal earrings have a vintage-looking patina and hang 3/4 of an inch below the earwires.

Price: 8.00

From: craftedit

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I chose to sell on Etsy because I love to craft, and I have made far more handcrafted items than I can use or give to friends. I also wanted to be part of the amazing Etsy community.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I like to buy jewelry-making supplies and random works of art.

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?
This beautiful poster by crscheffe.

4- Any advice for new sellers?
Take nice photos of your items—items that are well-photographed, in focus, and well-lit sure catch my attention. Provide a variety of products at various price points in your shop. Don’t give up if you haven’t made sales because someone somewhere loves/will love your products!

5-And a favorite quote?
I couldn’t decide between these two:
“Experience is not what happens to you; it is what you do with what happens to you.”
-Aldous Huxley

“All great deeds and all great thoughts have a ridiculous beginning. Great works are often born on a street corner or in a restaurant's revolving door.”
-Albert Camus

Vintage Agate Leather Belt from vintageJones.etsy.com

This belt is in good shape, there are no chips on agate just a tiny dot of glue? on the front from when it was made. The back of the agate was painted and a fleck or 2 has come off, and the glue attaching the buckle was done a bit sloppily, completely invisible from the front. The leather looks great with no wear at all.

This belt is fully adjustable so it can be cinched as small as you want or can go as large as 36.5".

SIZE:
2 1/4" wide leather belt
can go as large as 36.5"

BUCKLE:
4 1/2" x 4 1/4" agate slice

COLOR:
taupe gray brown agate / dark brown leather

MADE OF:
genuine leather / genuine agate

Price: 20.00

From: vintageJones

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I started selling on Etsy because I am a jewelry and accessories designer (http://www.maryjanefrances.etsy.com) and loved the handmade market Etsy opened up. After selling handmade for a while, I found Etsy's vintage section... HEAVEN! Completely un-picked over like Ebay, and more competitively priced! And as an avid vintage lover of 60's and 70's style, I go to thrift shops and estate sales often, and find treasures that I simply can not walk away from, but don't need/ don't fit/ can't afford/ etc. Selling vintage on Etsy gives me a way to satisfy my "Vintage Jones" without the guilt or clutter that collecting 'too' many treasures can create!

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
Vintage cocktail rings. Big huge 'door knockers'. An obsession since childhood, I love rings with real stones and sterling or gold, but to buy them new, the size I like, is out of my price range. The quality of vintage jewelry is fabulous, and I tend to like the styling of vintage rings from the 50's -70's more then super sleek modern rings~

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?
Right now I'm drooling over this show stopper ring from peppertree!

4- Any advice for new sellers?
It takes a while to get into the swing of things, selling on Etsy is different then selling elsewhere, don't get discouraged and keep listing!

5-And a favorite quote?
"Beware of artists – they mix with all classes of society and are therefore most dangerous." Queen Victoria

Vintage White Beads and Silver Necklace from HELENSHASSACK.etsy.com

Entire necklace is 16.5 inches
White beaded section is 8.5 inches

Price: 9.00

From: HELENSHASSACK

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
My mom has been crafting and selling at craft shows my entire life. I love handmade items and loved the idea of selling some of my personal vintage jewelry on etsy and the idea just blossomed. Etsy really appeals to me because most of the people who sell on etsy have other full-time jobs (including being full-time moms, like how my mom was) and make extra money on etsy. I started selling on Etsy to make extra money for my wedding, now I'm funding my master's degree with my vintage pieces.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)

I love buying unique gifts on etsy. Nothing you can find in a regular store. I've found great gifts for baby showers/engagement presents/birthday presents. Everyone is always so pleased with the gifts.

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?

JoysHope. I love her headbands. I bought a headband and still rock it even though I'm 23.

4- Any advice for new sellers?
Packaging & quick shipping. I always make sure my items are packaged well and arrive in one piece. I get comments on my packaging and quick shipping, people tend to come back and shop for more after they've received on well shipped piece.

5-And a favorite quote?
Follow your heart, but take your brain with you.

Face to FACE Resin Charm Necklace from dryan327.etsy.com

The little silver face embedded in the resin is sterling silver and the chain is antique ox silver. I cut it to 20 inches; however, if you would like a different length, just let me know. All put together on a square one and one half by one and one fourth silver pewter setting.

Price: 14.95

From: dryan327

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?

I choose to sell on Etsy as I was new to the handmade market and Etsy offered an already up and running market. Over the many months I realize that marketing is the key to staying open.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.).

..well actually if you look at my feedback you can plainly see I LOVE to buy on Etsy, anything from felt animals, clothing, to supplies. It is a fun place to shop and I love to give support to my fellow handmade etsians.

3-What is your current fave product(not in your store) under 20$?

oh wow, I would probably say any supply seller from the following sellers: softcover, weekendjewelry1, and urbanrose.

4- Any advice for new sellers?

Get your pictures down first, learn to market, be nice anytime you go on the forums.

5-And a favorite quote?

Raising children is like being pecked to death by a chicken!

More Recent Purchases!!

From: foryourdesigns Price: 3.00

Don't they just scream Charlotte York???

From: rondajimhard Price: 2.99

Can't wait to make a necklace with these!!!

From: Juniestars Price: 4.99

I love these they are SO fun!!

From: EMANON Price: 1.25

Wonderful seller. I love these now all I need is some sales =)

Halloween Black and White Pin up Necklace from 1989Michelle.etsy.com

17 - 18 inch silver plated cable chain necklace with heart shaped lobster clasp. Pendant measures 1 in x 3/4 inches and is sterling silver plated. Black and white Halloween Pin up Girl with epoxy coating for durability. Great 40's Vintage Feel!!

Price: 17.00

From: 1989michelle

1-Why did you choose to sell on Etsy/ and do you sell anywhere else?
I sell to local boutique in the Salt Lake City Area, craft and art festivals, and my own personal website, I decided to add etsy simply as a way to get more exposure. If I can get people to look at my art, I'm happy!! I love to look at other peoples work and to share my own.

2- What is your fave thing to buy on Etsy (whether it be supplies or gifts etc.)
I love browsing thru etsy. I buy mostly supplies. Charms are my favorite.

3-What is your current fave product/SELLER(not in your store) under 20$?
dimestoreemporium is currently my favorite seller. Lots of cute Charms!!

4- Any advice for new sellers?
My advice to new sellers is to keep at it. Add new items frequently. Facebook and Twitter posts showing my etsy store are working for me. I also have a blog that I often mention Etsy on.

5-And a favorite quote?

"A true work of art is but a shadow of the devine prefection" - Michelangelo