1. tell us your name and the name of your etsy shop.
I am Amy H. Kalinchuk, M.A. My etsy:
2. where do you live and what do you like about it?
I live in Denver, Colorado. I like the mountain views and the relatively mild weather here. I also have a ton of friends who are wonderful and don't suck my energy.
3. what do you sell and why is it amazing?
In my etsy shop, I will sell sewed items, such as the zipper pouches that are featured there right now. I may sell my soaps (www.soapcrone.com) at various times. I am enjoying the sewing right now--this is my "fun" outlet. I am pricing things to make money, as I don't see the point in having something for sale if I'm not going to make a decent profit. I will, however, continue to sell things on etsy--it's a great marketplace. I've sold several books already,and I hope to have my first crafty sale soon.
The items I sew are amazing because of the fabrics, and because I actually did something fun for a change, instead of working 800 jobs. I am very overworked. Therefore, they are also amazing because they exist. *snorts at self*
4. what do you like about etsy?
I like the elegant feel of etsy, and that the community there truly supports buying handmade. The people who shop there value handmade goods, which is good for everyone's business. I also like how big it is--it comes up on google searches all the time! That is also good for business.
5. who are some of your favourite sellers on etsy? and give me links
please.
Keys and Memories
Hatsy
Boomwire
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
CASA DE SUPER BAD BOUTIQUE
1. tell us your name and the name of your etsy shop and give us the link.
Hi! I'm Julie & have the Casa de Super Bad Boutique
2. where do you live and what do you like about it?
I live in Taylor, Texas--about an hour east of Austin. This is my husband's hometown. Every since we got together, he's wanted to move back here. I was always resistant...But...I'm here and I like it quite a bit. It's small town, not quite as progressive as I'd like, but that's okay. Our house was built in the 20s & have a large lot with a zillion trees. You can hear the train from across town. It's really quite charming, even if EVERYONE knows what's going on in my life before I do. Ha!
3. what do you sell and why is it amazing?
Casa de Super Bad was initially created to showcase my glasswork--traditional stained glass, fused pieces and mosaics. But I decided on making it a boutique and sell my b&b along with the glass. I strive to offer unusual scents in fabulous products. I love pretty, quirky, wonderful and crazy stuff. I have lots of ideas. Keep checking the shop & see what's new!
4. what do you like about etsy?
I could shop all day on etsy...I am amazed by the diversity of artists and lots of pretty, quirky, wonderful and crazy stuff there.
5. who are some of your favourite sellers on etsy? links! links! links!
Check it out! Crazy stuff~~~
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=58556
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9056121
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5002617
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5307670
6. show us your etsy!
super bad at rare bird finds blog.
Hi! I'm Julie & have the Casa de Super Bad Boutique
2. where do you live and what do you like about it?
I live in Taylor, Texas--about an hour east of Austin. This is my husband's hometown. Every since we got together, he's wanted to move back here. I was always resistant...But...I'm here and I like it quite a bit. It's small town, not quite as progressive as I'd like, but that's okay. Our house was built in the 20s & have a large lot with a zillion trees. You can hear the train from across town. It's really quite charming, even if EVERYONE knows what's going on in my life before I do. Ha!
3. what do you sell and why is it amazing?
Casa de Super Bad was initially created to showcase my glasswork--traditional stained glass, fused pieces and mosaics. But I decided on making it a boutique and sell my b&b along with the glass. I strive to offer unusual scents in fabulous products. I love pretty, quirky, wonderful and crazy stuff. I have lots of ideas. Keep checking the shop & see what's new!
4. what do you like about etsy?
I could shop all day on etsy...I am amazed by the diversity of artists and lots of pretty, quirky, wonderful and crazy stuff there.
5. who are some of your favourite sellers on etsy? links! links! links!
Check it out! Crazy stuff~~~
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=58556
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9056121
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5002617
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5307670
6. show us your etsy!
super bad at rare bird finds blog.
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
SPOTLIGHT ON.........
1. tell us your name and the name of your etsy shop and give us the link.
Kelly Pint
True Vine Soap
www.truevinesoap.etsy.com
2. where do you live and what do you like about it?
I live in Iowa. After living in the desert of CA for four years, I'm grateful for four seasons, green grass, and trees. I love the Farmer's Markets, the fact that we have wild herbs here, and it's a good place to raise our children.. soon to be all seven of them.
3. what do you sell and why is it amazing?
My Etsy has soaps in it right now that I happened to have on hand. I'm on my first listings yet. But what I love most about my soap is that it's just an extension of my first love which is herbs. I've been into herbs for quite a few years and really soaping was just one more way for me to utilize them. I live to infuse herbs, we use them medicinally in our home, and there are always jars of oil and jars of alcohol with herbs soaking in them. I love that my children think it's fairly normal to use Daddy's cough syrup and Mama's butters than the stuff that comes from the store. So, my stuff is amazing because of the years of herbal research that has gone into them.
4. what do you like about etsy?
It generally draws a customer that is willing to recognize there is value in something that is handcrafted and unique and they are willing to pay a little more for something that isn't mass produced in some factory over in China.
5. who are some of your favourite sellers on etsy? and give me links
please.
Obviously with our large family and me being a SAHMama we don't spend a lot of extra money. So I can't tell you who I'm a customer of, but I can tell you whose things I drool over the most. Magic Hands, I love your soaps. And Cavendish, oh my! Gorgeous stuff and photography. And there is another maker over there, I don't know if she's a disher? BLSoaps - love the labels on her lip balms. Honestly, I'm starting to enjoy looking at the marketing and photography angles more and more, rather than just the product.
BLOG: www.truevinesoap.blogspot.com
Kelly Pint
True Vine Soap
www.truevinesoap.etsy.com
2. where do you live and what do you like about it?
I live in Iowa. After living in the desert of CA for four years, I'm grateful for four seasons, green grass, and trees. I love the Farmer's Markets, the fact that we have wild herbs here, and it's a good place to raise our children.. soon to be all seven of them.
3. what do you sell and why is it amazing?
My Etsy has soaps in it right now that I happened to have on hand. I'm on my first listings yet. But what I love most about my soap is that it's just an extension of my first love which is herbs. I've been into herbs for quite a few years and really soaping was just one more way for me to utilize them. I live to infuse herbs, we use them medicinally in our home, and there are always jars of oil and jars of alcohol with herbs soaking in them. I love that my children think it's fairly normal to use Daddy's cough syrup and Mama's butters than the stuff that comes from the store. So, my stuff is amazing because of the years of herbal research that has gone into them.
4. what do you like about etsy?
It generally draws a customer that is willing to recognize there is value in something that is handcrafted and unique and they are willing to pay a little more for something that isn't mass produced in some factory over in China.
5. who are some of your favourite sellers on etsy? and give me links
please.
Obviously with our large family and me being a SAHMama we don't spend a lot of extra money. So I can't tell you who I'm a customer of, but I can tell you whose things I drool over the most. Magic Hands, I love your soaps. And Cavendish, oh my! Gorgeous stuff and photography. And there is another maker over there, I don't know if she's a disher? BLSoaps - love the labels on her lip balms. Honestly, I'm starting to enjoy looking at the marketing and photography angles more and more, rather than just the product.
BLOG: www.truevinesoap.blogspot.com
Saturday, January 19, 2008
etsy soapdish....team mini!
this took me ages to set up....but isn't it beautiful!! and aren't you all terrifyingly clever!
i'll rotate it every few days.
i'll rotate it every few days.
Friday, January 18, 2008
who are we and what are we doing?
Our goal is turn people on to the delights of top-quality, boutique, handmade, personalized bath & body products....plus to promote other crafts produced by our members.
Our membership is composed of long-time contributing members to the largest, fastest-growing, most vibrant B&B community on the web. Many of our members have established, thriving, reputable businesses outside of etsy and wish to bring some of that flair and entrepreneurial action to the table. We've been supporting each other with information and resources for some years now. We are already a strong and cohesive group with a focus on excellent, safe, high-quality bath and body products.
Soap Dish members have decades of collective experience and have been part of an active forum that has been in existence for more than 5 years. Our home forum not only facilitates members by networking about business practices, supplier relationships, tips and techniques, but also helps educate members about potential unsafe practices in our business while encouraging members to educate their customers about safe bath & body products. All interaction is designed to improve our individual products and to promote the idea that using carefully thought-out and crafted products, made with exceptional ingredients, not only makes sense for our bodies but also helps to support artisan craftspeople the world over.
Our membership is composed of long-time contributing members to the largest, fastest-growing, most vibrant B&B community on the web. Many of our members have established, thriving, reputable businesses outside of etsy and wish to bring some of that flair and entrepreneurial action to the table. We've been supporting each other with information and resources for some years now. We are already a strong and cohesive group with a focus on excellent, safe, high-quality bath and body products.
Soap Dish members have decades of collective experience and have been part of an active forum that has been in existence for more than 5 years. Our home forum not only facilitates members by networking about business practices, supplier relationships, tips and techniques, but also helps educate members about potential unsafe practices in our business while encouraging members to educate their customers about safe bath & body products. All interaction is designed to improve our individual products and to promote the idea that using carefully thought-out and crafted products, made with exceptional ingredients, not only makes sense for our bodies but also helps to support artisan craftspeople the world over.
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