Getting to this post a bit late in the day – been a bit busy today!
Trying something new. I’m going to try to do my weekly favorites among a theme now and put together an Etsy mini so it looks nicer. This week – Steam Punk!
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This week we’re featuring Posy Moe. Check out her shop to find tons of great handknit products! She has way too many products I like to show them all to you, but I’ve picked out a few of my favorites to entice you to check out the rest. Great work!! She has Valentine’s Day items and sales so you have plenty of reasons to visit her shop!
When did you first start making handmade products?
I’ve been knitting and crocheting since I was 7, and sewing since about 11 or 12. I started making handmades as a career move in Summer 2009. I was knitting small coin purses and tams for a local art shop. Then in July, I opened an Etsy shop. But I didn’t really start to focus on stocking and promoting it until November.
What makes your products unique?
You know, I remember the days of grand old department stores — Bergdorf’s, Macy’s, Marshall Field’s here in Chicago– when you walked in and just felt this sense of excitement and amazement because everywhere you looked there was something wonderful to look at. That’s the feeling I’m trying to create with my shop. A feeling of, “Oh look, they have THIS here!” I’m looking to fit in somewhere between luxury and flea market. Things that are unique and artistic, but not expensive. My knits are functional, but also artistic. I don’t know how unique a knitted hat is, but I think it makes my shop unique. This totally goes against all the advice out there to pick a niche, or signature product and focus on it. I’ve never been one for focusing on any one thing for long. LOL.
What item are you most proud of?
I’m most proud of the Les Oiseaux Needle-felted Tote Bag. It was a labor of love from hand knitting the body of the bag, picking out the leather handles and painstakingly reproducing these wonderful watercolors by J.J. Audubon. I think it turned out looking all at once modern and a little old fashioned.
What’s your goal for the new year?
My goal for the new year is 500 sales. Seems like a long shot to me at the moment when I’m at 4 sales, but I’m determined to make being an Etsy seller a full time career and 500 sales this year would be a good start towards that.
Why should someone buy your products?
Someone should buy my products if they consider themselves to be maybe a little artsy, odd at times, and delighted by unexpected details.
Here’s your chance to pimp your online persona (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, etc.).
I am totally pimping on Facebook: http://facebook.com/posymoe and Twitter: http://twitter.com/posymoe and I have a blog that is about knitting and crafting with fibers, but other things pop up there all the time. I am, after all, a lover of the sometimes odd. Pocketfulla Posy Blog:http://pocketfullaposy.squarespace.com
Anything else we should know?
Here’s a couple. I’m the newest columnist for TryHandmade.com. I’m writing a feature called In My Town, and it debuts Friday January 29th under my real name, Angela Walters. Check it out here!
Also, my oldest daughter is quite the artist and crafter, so expect to start seeing some of her handmade cloth dolls being listed in the future!u about myself!
What….is your name? What….is your quest? What…is the capital of Assyria?
Alright, go on. Off you go.
I love me some jewelry on Etsy, and Helouise over at Farrielle Design does just that! Lots of wonderful pieces to choose from and she has some very interesting beads and stone that she uses in her work. Check out her shop and read her story below!
Tell us a little about yourself.
I was born on the island of Bonaire in the Caribbean, famous among divers and surfers. After getting married we moved to Amsterdam for a year and now we have been living in the States for almost 12 years. I am the mother to two elementary school children. I stay at home so I have quite some time to be creative. I love cooking, learning about other cultures, reading, dancing, singing and foreign languages.
I am very new to Etsy, although I had an account since last year I started listing my jewelry last October.
When did you first start making handmade products?
I started making jewelry 2 years ago when my lovely neighbor and friend Julie showed me how to make a necklace. Since then I am pretty much an addict when it comes to beads. When we travel we always have to make a trip to a beadstore. I am always on the lookout for unique stuff.
What makes your products unique?
The use of colors combination , different and contrasting textures, and they are all one of a kind, I only make my pieces once.
What item are you most proud of?
I am mostly proud of the bridal necklace I made my sisters last September. I thought I could not make it cause I cut a tendon in my thumb while cleaning the glass part of a picture frame 2 months before the wedding. So after my cast came off I decided that even though it hurts a bit and it is not as it was, I will try to make it for her, it took me more than two weeks but I was really happy when she walk down the aisle wearing my design.
What’s your goal for the upcoming year?
My goal is to promote my shop more, and get into a sales attitude, and also sell more off my pieces in the US, Caribbean and also other parts of the world.
Why should someone buy your products?
Because you will be putting on a piece that is handmade and unique. Something that will surely bring you joy for years to come.
Here’s your chance to pimp your online persona (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, etc.).
Follow me on twitter.
My blog http://farrielledesignandfashion.blogspot.com/ - a journal of what I wear daily, my designs and happenings of my family here in the US.
Anything else we should know?
I am very friendly, and love to chat so convo , tweet or drop by my blog and sent me a comment if you just want to say hi, or if you are interested in one of my pieces, I would love to hear what you think . I am also open to any custom order.
I don’t know about you, but LOST is like a religion in our house. We can’t wait until the final season starts next week. It is our all time favorite show. Someone has a bit too much time on their hands and created this video of the plane crash from all the characters perspectives in real time like the show 24 does. It is amazing to see how everything syncs up perfectly from a few different seasons. Very fun to watch if you are a fan of the show!
Whew! All that playing has really tired me out. Is it the weekend yet? I need to catch up on my beauty sleep.
(Via The Storque on Etsy) Sounds like a great idea!!
The day of hearts is almost upon us, and here is an opportunity to open your heart to a large circle of people. You may recall our Special Delivery project from last year. It was so heart-warming that we’ve decided to make it an Etsy tradition. Once again, we’ll be working with Citymeals-on-Wheels to bring nutritious meals, handmade greeting cards and companionship to elderly New Yorkers. A few of the details have changed, so please read on.
Sounds great? How do I get involved?
Easy! We need your help to supply the cards. Citymeals-on-Wheels serves over 18,000 people, so we need as many as we can get. There are two ways to do this. The first is (you guessed it) to make your own card or send in a vintage card from your shop and fill it out with a nice message. Please craft as many valentines as you would like and send them to us. Before you send them, you can also post photos of your cards in our Special Delivery Flickr group.
If you don’t have time to make cards, you can buy them and have them delivered to us. The deadline for us to receive the cards is Tuesday, February 9, 2010. There are a few other important guidelines for this, so please carefully read the FAQs below.
1. How do I participate in Special Delivery?
There are two ways. Either make or purchase a handmade Valentine’s Day greeting card (or several). Please mail them to:
Etsy
Attn: Adam Brown
55 Washington St.
Suite 512
Brooklyn, NY 11201
2. When do the cards have to arrive at Etsy?
The deadline is Tuesday, February 9, 2010. This is important!
3. Are there any rules about what the cards should look like?
Yes. Please follow these guidelines, otherwise we can’t use your card(s):
4. How many cards should I send?
As many as you want!
5. Is this open only to Etsy sellers?
Nope. This is open to anyone who wants to help brighten someone’s day.
6. Can I send vintage cards?
Sure! The more, the merrier.
7. What’s that deadline again?
We need to have all of the cards in our hot little hands by Tuesday, February 9, 2009. Thanks!
I’ve been slacking on the blog front the past couple weeks – sorry about that! We’ve had a lot going on in our house lately. My day job has been very busy, as January is our implementation time and craziest time of year in the health insurance world. Our friend and roommate moved out a week ago and brought with it a need to clean, paint and redo our guest bedroom that we haven’t seen in 9 months. Now I am working from my new home office, which is somewhat put together after a 16 hour day of work yesterday.
I can’t believe it is almost Valentine’s Day!! I’ve created a few new Valentine’s Day Cards in my shop and of course this is the perfect holiday to buy some roses that won’t wilt after a week. So hurry on it and buy some now!
