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What did I do today?

Today in prep for my new bridal shop I wrote five more descriptions, and made and photographed my new hair spins. Hair spins are great for adding sparkle to your hair! I prefer them over bobby pins because when you put bobby pins in your hair for decoration you get the ends of the pins sticking out. With hair spins you don't have that problem, but hair spins are supposed to be used for decorative use only because they don't hold hair in place very well. They will be available in my shop when it opens in 85 different colors! The picture shows them in crystal clear. The perfect color for bridal!

Final prep for bridal shop

My new bridal shop is opening up this weekend! I'm in a flutter of activity! Writing descriptions, policies, profiles..... So much writing.... There is also finishing pieces and taking pictures. There is so much to do, but I think I will have it all done by the time Saturday gets here. I did list one thing in advance I was just to excited so I decide to show one design off to the world. Click on the picture to see the listing.
Please show up and take a peak at the shop this weekend. It would mean a lot to me to see the hearts and views. Be sure to tell any friends you may have that are getting married about it too. Well I better get back to work. I probable shouldn't have taken the time off to do this blog post!

New Handmade Bridal Jewelry Shop

I've decided to open a Bridal Jewelry Shop! The grand opening is November 1st so mark your calenders(that is if you are a bride in search of jewelry =) )! The name of the shop is, drum roll please, Bridal Jewelry for You! It is simple and gets the point across. http://BridalJewelry4U.etsy.com Be sure to bookmark it, and (or) heart it!

Most everything in the shop is made custom when you order. The main supplies are sterling silver, freshwater pearls, and Swarovski crystals, all spun together to make fabulous and modern designs.

I am hoping to have a total of twenty different designs made and listed on opening day. So far I have a total of eight designs made, and the rest are sketched out on paper waiting to be made.

Featured Etsy Seller Number One

I have decide to feature an etsy seller here on this blog twice a week. If you want to be featured just leave a comment with your etsy ural and I will convo you.

Are first featured seller is http://classicc11.etsy.com/ Here is my interveiw with her.

My name is Carlene and I run my preppy, nautically themed shop Grayson Saige. I am originally from Northern Virginia but I am attending college at James Madison University. I started my shop in my dorm last year with just a hand full of markers and a sketch pad. I had the energy and the drive to make it happen and I'm so glad I did.

I am a member of the Young Etsy team and a part time crafter, full time student.

I can be found on Etsy at http://www.classicc11.etsy.com/ and twitter at http://twitter.com/GraysonSaige

My shop has been open since April of this last year and I am enjoying spending much of my free time on Etsy. I promote my store by handing out business cards (pink and green ones of course!), twitter, participating in Etsy forums, and giving my items as gifts.

I don't have a favorite item in my shop because I love both of these items and could never decide between them. The goldshell with pearl is a great gift for a friend!

My favorite other seller is Annechovie. Her shop is AMAZING! I love her style. You must go see it: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5030331

What I would really love to learn to do next is needle point. Hmm...perhaps on holiday break.

Bad me. I forgot about my blog!
Note to self: Remember to blog!!!

I had a booth at a craft show September 5th and 6th. The Toronto Festival of the Arts. It went great and I think I will do it again next year.
Also coming up I'm doing another craft show on October 3rd. It is held at Fransican University of Stubenville and is called The St. Fransic Fest. It is a part of parents weekend. I have done it in years past and it is always a great festival.
I've been listing daily for the last couple of days and hope to keep up the habit. I have seen a big increase in veiws and hearts since I start listing. The forum post "Let me tell you 95% of your problem" is what got me started. If you want to read the post here is the link: http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6280230 .

I figured out great photos! I wrote a forum post on it but I will recopy it here:

How to take Great Photos with out any equipment expect for a camara (I used one that now sells for $20. I got it last year when its price was $100.) & a piece of white paper.

All I do is go outside with a blank white sheet of paper with one end folded up a right angle. I shade the direct sun light of with my shadow and take pictures with micro close up turned on. Then I upload to the computer and up the brightness and contrast. They turn out great and the colors don't change when I get the right balance of brightness and contrast. Some examples: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=30852783
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=30818392
Not all of my photos are retaken yet but some are. I'm going to do the rest when I have extra time.

Well that is all for now. Watch for next weeks post.

YART SALE!!!!

I'm having a yart sale!!! Check it out. Free Shipping and random free gift included with each order! http://kitkit96.etsy.com