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Showing posts with label etsy shops. Show all posts
Showing posts with label etsy shops. Show all posts

Saturday, April 5, 2014

All about Mom!


Good morning!

Today is going to be all about Mom! You have one and you just might be one. Moms are everywhere.... You can't go anywhere without bumping into one. Today, is my daughter birthday. She is 29! Holy Smokes... it sure went by fast! Anyway, it got me thinking....

The Mom on a good day:
She smiles at you. She asks nicely that you put away your stuff. She might even start the sentence off with the word "honey'. She goes and puts your undies in the laundry and finds matches to all your socks and sticks them in your dresser. She comes back to notice that her "honey" hasn't moved off the couch yet. So, she asks again. This time she might smile and say " Hey, sweetheart don't forget to clean up your stuff". She goes and makes "sweetheart" lunch and sets it on the table. Now, "sweetheart" is called for lunch and "sweetheart" doesn't move an inch. So, "sweetheart" hasn't put away the stuff and is taking forever to come to the table. Now, MOM is starting to twitch and steam is coming out her ears and she still has the battle of getting sweet pie to do homework later!

Let us take a minute here and think. Hmmm.... if you are the kid. You have put your mom through Hell (pick any day kids and think about... you know I am right) and she deserves a gift on Mother's Day. If you are the Mom, you deserve a gift on Mother's Day for not killing your child on any given day over the years! Moms.. you know I am right on this one.. stop day dreaming about what you thought motherhood was going to be like and get real!

Well, guess what! I have some Outstanding Stuff you can get for Mom! And, Mom if you think you need to buy yourself a little something (cuz, dad forgot to tell self absorbed "sweetheart" to get you something) I have the perfect something just for you! (slip it into dad's hand and tell him to give it to the kid to give to you... oh, you might want to wrap it yourself for a good presentation!)

Where can you find said Outstanding Stuff... let me tell ya! Head over to my shops on Etsy!
 
Click on any image below and it will take you where you want to go!
 
Here is a sampling of what each shop has to offer!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PiecesofhomeMosaics?ref=si_shop
 
Pieces of Home Mosaics:
 
Mosaic Windows
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/88991627/mosaic-flower-garden-vintage-window?ref=shop_home_active_5
Mosaic flower garden vintage window
 
Home Accents
 
Mosaic Pitcher and Basin Wall Hanging
 
Boxes and Mirror
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/126529911/mosaic-mirror?ref=shop_home_active_1
Mosaic Mirror
 
Pendants and Bracelets
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/173893092/mosaic-blue-and-red-glass-fork-art?ref=shop_home_active_21
Mosaic Pendant
 
Rings, Barrettes and Earrings
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/153789472/silverware-ring-fused-glass?ref=shop_home_active_10
silverware ring fused glass
 
Magnets and Key Chains
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/160917663/blue-rose-mosaic-tumbled-glass-keychain?ref=shop_home_active_2
Blue Rose Mosaic Tumbled Glass Keychain
 
Kitchen
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/119921324/mosaic-vinegar-bottle-stained-glass?ref=shop_home_active_6
Mosaic Vinegar Bottle Stained Glass
 
Make Up Mirrors and Pill Boxes
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/160985681/mosaic-owl-make-up-compact-mirror?ref=shop_home_active_21
Mosaic Owl Make Up Compact Mirror
 
 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FancyThatFusion?ref=si_shop
 
Fancy That Fusion
 
Compact Mirrors
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/185176258/double-sided-make-up-mirror-compact?ref=shop_home_active_1
Double Sided Make Up Mirror Compact
 
Key Chains
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/173526466/key-chain-fused-glass-blue-key-chain?ref=shop_home_active_5
Fused Glass Blue Key Chain
 
Bracelets and Cuffs
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/171341338/copper-cuff-glass-cuff-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active_2
Copper Cuff
 
Jewelry Boxes and Pill Boxes
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/169196254/pill-box-jewelry-box-trinket-box-mosaic?ref=shop_home_active_2
Mosaic Fused Glass Box
 
Home Décor
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/169315558/candy-dish-jewelry-dish-glass-dish-art?ref=shop_home_active_4
Candy Dish
 
Earrings
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/183800994/brown-fused-glass-stud-earringsglass?ref=shop_home_active_4
Brown Fused Glass Stud Earrings
 
I would feel bad about plugging my Shops on my Own Blog... But, well... I think Motherhood has left me with no Shame!
 
*** Disclaimer
If you aren't a Mommy yet. It is truly a blessing (even on a bad day!). Being a Mom is the best thing that has ever happened to me. Children are gifts from God. No matter how or when they come to you!
 
Happy Birthday Jacqaulyn! Mommy Loves you! Now get me a gift!!!
 
Thanks for reading!
 
Kate 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 



Monday, December 9, 2013

My New Shop! Fancy That Fusion!


Happy Hello All!
 
Well, I did it! I opened up a new shop! Call me crazy!
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My new shop is
 
Fancy That Fusion 
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/171341338/copper-cuff-glass-cuff-bracelet?ref=shop_home_active
Copper Cuff
 
 
I love my Shop
 Pieces of Home Mosaics
 
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/155372884/mosaic-flatware-stained-glass-art-ring?ref=shop_home_active
Flatware Stained Glass Art Ring
 
I love making mosaics! I love working with tile, broken pottery, and glass to make my one of a kind items. But, I also found out that fusing glass is so much fun! I have been fusing my brains out! I'm melting bottles, mason jars and fusing colored glass into jewelry pendants, bracelet cuffs, home décor items and magnets! Oh, I am having a hoot! My shop Pieces of Home Mosaics was filling up with fused glass items.  And I thought Hmmmmmmmm...................
 
Long story short. I decided to open a shop with just fused glass items! Why not, right!?! Well, let me tell you... two shops on etsy is hard work! So, if you are reading this pretty please with sugar on top Help me get the word out.
 
If you see something you love in my shops I have coupon codes just for you!
Yes!!! Savings....wooohoooooo baby!!
 
 
Fancy that Fusion
Coupon Code:  HOHOHO30
Spend $10.00 Save 30%   
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/171958619/green-and-red-glass-pendant-fused-glass?ref=shop_home_active

Green and Red Glass Pendant
 
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/170528917/fused-glass-pendant-blue-key-pendant?ref=shop_home_active
Fused Glass Pendant
 
Pieces of Home Mosaics
Coupon Code: Xmassale40
 Spend $10.00 and Save 40%

https://www.etsy.com/listing/105167033/mosaic-decor-holiday-sled?ref=shop_home_active
Mosaic decor holiday sled

https://www.etsy.com/listing/171252214/victorian-cameo-mosaic-pill-boxtrinket?ref=shop_home_active
Cameo Mosaic Pill Box
 
 
I love to make items that are One of Kind! Each soul you meet is a One of a Kind! Why shouldn't the items you own or give be just that! I love it when people walk into a room and say, "Wow, I have never seen anything like this!" That is what I strive for!  
 
I love funky and I love different! In both of my shops you will find items that no other shop sells! My style reflects my personality. Yes, I am funky and different!
 
 I put thought, care and love into each piece I make!
 
Don't forget the coupon codes. Those codes will save you money on your Christmas Giving. If you are like me... you are on a budget! I know, giving can be hard on the pocket book!
 
Also, if you know me... I can't just plug my shops! Nope! I need to tell you about a shop that did my Etsy Shop Banners.
 
Here are my banners
 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/FancyThatFusion
 
https://www.etsy.com/shop/PiecesofhomeMosaics
 
The gal who made my banners, drum roll please...... is Lucinda Myer.
 
 
Her Shop is
 
Luci Makes Cards
 
Here are a few of her works!
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/161159897/butterfly-greeting-card-5x7-inches-blank?ref=shop_home_active
Butterfly greeting card
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/163004470/buddha-greeting-card-blank-5x7-gold?ref=shop_home_active
Buddha greeting card
 
Lucinda creates stunning cards and outstanding Etsy shop banners!
I tell you, if you are in need of these... this is your lucky day!!!!
 
Don't you just love Etsy! So many wonderful things to see and buy!
 
Thank you all for stopping in!!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 


 

Friday, December 6, 2013

Featured Artist Karen O'Lone-Hahn

 
 
Hello all! Tis' The Season to shop! I have a great shopping experience for you today!
 
 
Featured Artist
Karen O'Lone-Hahn
 
Her Shops

https://www.etsy.com/listing/65709893/blue-flowerscow-art-childrens-art-print?ref=shop_home_active
 
&
 
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/171286823/mugcoffeeteacups-and?ref=shop_home_active
 
Let's find out more about Karen and her wonderful shops! Remember if you click on the photos of Karen's art, it will take you right to her shop! OK..Get settled in! Here we go!
 
What do you sell?
 
Hand thrown cool functional and decorative pottery and original folk art paintings.
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/150678158/funky-teapot-modern-yellow-red-blue?ref=shop_home_active
 
 
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/162586102/black-cat-painting-folk-artoriginal?ref=shop_home_active
 
 
 
How did you get started with Etsy?
 
I heard about it when it was very young and put my prints of my paintings up on it.
 
 
When did you get interested in making your Art/Craft?
 
I was born with a paint brush in my hands. I have been a painter for over 20 years and took up pottery 2 years ago. Now I am a clay junkie as well...
 
 
Where does your inspiration come from?
 
Seasons, nature, places I visit, people, other artists.
 
 
Who taught you or how did you learn your art form?
 
I am a primarily self taught painter. I am in 2 books about outsider and folk artists and have exhibited my work at some big shows like the Outsider Art Fair in NYC and the Atlanta Folk Festival.
 
 
Where do you see your Shop in 5 years from now?
 
Booming! I see my clay pieces in high demand as I marry more and more of my painting skills in my work and prices for my paintings rising due to demand. I see myself with at least 2 interns to do the niddly things for me so I can create :0)
 
 
How do you manage your time between Etsy and the rest of your life?
 
As an artist, structure is an allusive thing. I can manage other people and events down to the last iota, but for myself it's hard sometimes to keep myself on track. I have had to commit myself to treating my studio time like any other job where I would have to go out the door to do it in the morning. Which means to be showered, dressed, have breakfast and get out to the studio for 8 hours without stopping to put laundry in, or pay bills, or sweep the kitchen floor.
 
 

  How did you come up with the name of your shops?
 
IN a dream, during a very low part in my life, I was told to go to the "house of the falling star" (which was me) my life is so much better now, I see myself as the "rising star"
 
 
Do you make or stock items you love, or what will sell?
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/162585202/daisy-love-painting-original-acrylic?ref=shop_home_feat
 
 
I can't make anything divorced from myself that I don't love. How can I expect others to love it if I don't?
 
https://www.etsy.com/listing/94513489/bowl-bread-bowl-fruit-bowl-salad-bowl?ref=shop_home_active
 
 
Where else can we find you online?
 
Facebook-www.facebook.com/risingstarart, Twitter- www.twitter.com/cowgirl1959,
 
 
Did you always want to have your own business?
 
I just always wanted to make art.
 
 
Any other thoughts you want to share with us?
 
Whenever folks need something, a gift, a thingy for their kitchen, a new outfit, they should always look to handmade and small business first. Keeping your neighbors employed means keeping more money and resources all around you instead of going to some big corporation or foreign country. Thanks and God Bless you all :0)
 
 
Thank you Karen for Sharing your Talents!!!
 
To my readers... Thank you for stopping in and looking at Karen's outstanding shops!
 
 
 


Wednesday, June 26, 2013

You Opened a Business!

 
 
I am a Business Owner!
 
If I say it over and over again.... will I start to believe it??
 
 
 
So, you did it! You opened a Business!!! Gooooo You! High Fives all around! But, there is one tiny problem... YOU ARE Terrified! Will anyone want what I have to offer? Will everyone think I am insane for starting up this new venture? Will I make money? Will I lose money? Will I look and feel stupid for trying? 
 
 
I have two business, I own a preschool and I have a shop on Etsy. I was so scared starting both of them. When I opened my preschool I had one student and as the first year ended I had 8. Now 10 years later I just graduated 37!
 
The photo below was taken right before our Town Parade!
 
 
 
 
When I started my Shop on Etsy... it took me 4 months to get my first sale. And now, a year and a half later, I have 70 sales. Am I reaching for more??? You Bet!!!
 
 
  
My point here is that everything takes time.
 
 
 
You just have to stick with it!  
 
 
 
 
Selling online is crazy! No sugar coating here folks. If you are looking for one of those stories  "I made millions with my online store and quit my day job" you are in the wrong place! I am what my friends call a "Negative Nancy". I call it being real and not getting carried away on a cloud of fancy.  Day dreaming is not my thing! I am a person who believes that baby steps is now everything starts.
 
 
 To be honest when I read those "I make millions" stories it just pisses me off! I know they are meant to capture the Dreamer and prove you can do it. But, to me it just makes me think that some people will get too disappointed if they don't see Big Money right away and quit before they get started. 
 
 
Here is the thing.....
 
Things don't just drop out of the sky and all is good in the world. If things are dropping out of the sky... RUN!
 
 
 
 Things take energy, time and dedication!
 
 
If you have a hard time lighting a fire under your own butt...
 
 
well... having any type of business is not for you...
What you need is called a hobby.
 
 
 
Now for the good news! Etsy can be both. Lots of folks make their hobby into a business. Lots of folks work Etsy part time. Lots of people have so many wonderful items that they just need good homes for them so they can enjoy making more goodies! But, if you want to sell those outstanding items you can't think of it Only as a hobby. Nothing will ever sell and you should just think of who you are going to give what to at the holidays!
 
 
 
If you are going to open or you have an Etsy shop ....
 
1. Get on Facebook and get yourself a Fan page!
 
 
2. Get yourself on Google
 
 
3. Get yourself on Pinterest
 
 
4. Get yourself on other social sites.. there are a ton of them.
 
 
5. Get yourself business cards and leave them everywhere.
 
 
6. Talk about your shop... not so much that people run the other direction when they see you coming.. just enough so they know you are still selling and what you are selling.
 
 
7. Join teams on Etsy
 
 
8. Never hide your 'favorites'
9. Promote others on the site... Don't be what I call a 'Me Monster'
 
 
10. Enjoy what you do...
You only live once and life is toooo damn short! 
 
 
Smile, giggle, and make friends! 
 
 Stop on over and check out my shop!

Thank you for reading!
Don't forget to check out the shop links to all these wonderful Etsy shops I featured in the blog!
Enjoy!!!