And speaking of which, I've been featured in another BNS. So if you're an Etsy seller, using that code will also get you a spot in a BNS treasury!
God Bless.
Monday, May 30, 2011
This Week's Sale
I've decided to try and run a different special each week. This week's? Coupon Code MADHATTER for 30% off any and all hats and fascinators in my shop!
And speaking of which, I've been featured in another BNS. So if you're an Etsy seller, using that code will also get you a spot in a BNS treasury!
God Bless.
And speaking of which, I've been featured in another BNS. So if you're an Etsy seller, using that code will also get you a spot in a BNS treasury!
God Bless.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Featured Seller- OceanStyle
Why should the spotlight always be on me? I recently came in contact with the owner of OceanStyle and instantly fell in love with her work. Her silver jewelry is truly divine. Just look at the intricacies!
This extremely talented British shop owner lives in the Cayman Islands these days. She describes her life there thus:
"Every day I get to open my curtains to the warm sunshine and clear skies, float silently in an underwater world of colour and fish just like an aquarium, eat my evening meal outside in the warm evening breeze and go to sleep to the sound of the waves lapping on the shore.
Its beautiful. So relaxing. So friendly."
Now, wouldn't you like a bit of that to wear?
You can find her creations at:
http://www.oceanstyle.etsy.com/
http://www.oceanstylejewellery.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/OceanStyleJewellery
P.S. Along with all her jeweling talent, she's also a photographer! http://www.oceanphotography.etsy.com/
This extremely talented British shop owner lives in the Cayman Islands these days. She describes her life there thus:
"Every day I get to open my curtains to the warm sunshine and clear skies, float silently in an underwater world of colour and fish just like an aquarium, eat my evening meal outside in the warm evening breeze and go to sleep to the sound of the waves lapping on the shore.
Its beautiful. So relaxing. So friendly."
Now, wouldn't you like a bit of that to wear?
You can find her creations at:
http://www.oceanstyle.etsy.com/
http://www.oceanstylejewellery.blogspot.com/
http://www.facebook.com/OceanStyleJewellery
P.S. Along with all her jeweling talent, she's also a photographer! http://www.oceanphotography.etsy.com/
Sunday, May 15, 2011
Creativity Block? Ramblings of a Creative Soul
What happens when you have oodles of ideas, but no one's buying?
Your workspace starts to get overwhelmed with merchandise, that's what happens. :-P
I have a creativity block. It's not like writer's block, where it's a lack of ideas. No, this is a HUGE amount of ideas, and no outlet. I would say no interest, but I've gotten quite a few favorites of late, and was featured in THREE treasuries just this weekend. So there's plenty of interest, just no one's buying.
Which leads me to the question, "Why?"
Am I doing something wrong? Are my prices too high? Too low? Do I look desperate? Am I discrediting my own work by being painfully truthful about any flaws in the vintage items?
Whatever it is, I find myself unwilling to move forward until I've cleared out what I have laying around. Which means all these awesome ideas sit in my head, waiting for storage space.
Here's one way offbeat idea I had recently, and if anyone reads this blog, I'd really appreciate a comment on it, even if it's "You are crazy, woman" or "That's the worst idea I've ever heard". Seriously. I need feedback.
Steampunk clothes for kids.
I figure not all of the steampunk lovers are childless- there have to be a few kiddies here and there. But when I look around, I don't see any clothes for them. None to speak of, anyway. So I'm thinking- do stuff that's somewhat Steampunk, somewhat Victorian, and 100% Whimsical and fun to wear. I've been wanting to do kid's clothes for awhile now, but they take up more space than necklaces and hats...
This truly has been a ramble. Right now I'm (still) working on two TARDIS bags. I've had requests for a few men's waistcoats/vests, and I'm thinking on some Victoriana purses.
Oh! While I'm here. Latest items from the Use It Up Project:
~Dalek Bracelet
~Seal of Rasillon Pendant
~Good Cluck Necklace (though I /did/ buy some eye/head pins and the charm)
~Galinda and Elphaba fascinators (one of these days I'll do a post detailing construction of the former)
And the Two Hearts And A Rose set are also loosely included. The wire and earring posts are new supplies, but the rose beads have been languishing for far too long.
Yet to be listed: The Vincent Headband, Selkie Bracelet, and an as yet unnamed pendant/necklace.
Your workspace starts to get overwhelmed with merchandise, that's what happens. :-P
I have a creativity block. It's not like writer's block, where it's a lack of ideas. No, this is a HUGE amount of ideas, and no outlet. I would say no interest, but I've gotten quite a few favorites of late, and was featured in THREE treasuries just this weekend. So there's plenty of interest, just no one's buying.
Which leads me to the question, "Why?"
Am I doing something wrong? Are my prices too high? Too low? Do I look desperate? Am I discrediting my own work by being painfully truthful about any flaws in the vintage items?
Whatever it is, I find myself unwilling to move forward until I've cleared out what I have laying around. Which means all these awesome ideas sit in my head, waiting for storage space.
Here's one way offbeat idea I had recently, and if anyone reads this blog, I'd really appreciate a comment on it, even if it's "You are crazy, woman" or "That's the worst idea I've ever heard". Seriously. I need feedback.
Steampunk clothes for kids.
I figure not all of the steampunk lovers are childless- there have to be a few kiddies here and there. But when I look around, I don't see any clothes for them. None to speak of, anyway. So I'm thinking- do stuff that's somewhat Steampunk, somewhat Victorian, and 100% Whimsical and fun to wear. I've been wanting to do kid's clothes for awhile now, but they take up more space than necklaces and hats...
This truly has been a ramble. Right now I'm (still) working on two TARDIS bags. I've had requests for a few men's waistcoats/vests, and I'm thinking on some Victoriana purses.
Oh! While I'm here. Latest items from the Use It Up Project:
~Dalek Bracelet
~Seal of Rasillon Pendant
~Good Cluck Necklace (though I /did/ buy some eye/head pins and the charm)
~Galinda and Elphaba fascinators (one of these days I'll do a post detailing construction of the former)
And the Two Hearts And A Rose set are also loosely included. The wire and earring posts are new supplies, but the rose beads have been languishing for far too long.
Yet to be listed: The Vincent Headband, Selkie Bracelet, and an as yet unnamed pendant/necklace.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
Adipose Babies and other random happenings
So. The past few days have been moments of creative Whovian insanity. Last night into today I set about to make an Adipose baby plushie. I mean, who DOESN'T love the cuteness?
I tried some new techniques- soft sculpture, hand sewing polar fleece... AND it's part of the Use It Up Project! Yes, I made it without buying ANYTHING. It really was great fun. My only regret is that I did a lot of it at night, after I'd shut down the computer and gone up to my room, making accuracy pretty tough as I had no reference photos/videos. He's cute, but he's not quite what I'd hoped for. And so I'm planning to make a few more, smaller (life-size, actually), and see how they go.
Bought fabric for some more TARDIS bags. The TARDIS 2.0 will be made of Duck cloth (just as soft but a little bit sturdier). Still need to go get some zippers, so they're on hold awhile longer.
Right now, I'm working on all sorts of oddments. My ADD means I'm finding it tough to keep to any particular project. I've a bunch of jewelry, headbands, cuffs, and fascinators waiting to be listed as soon as the last bits of each are completed.
As always, stay tuned for more developments!
Also, I want to know what YOU think. What would you like to see from my shop? What is your favorite aspect? As I move forward into the world of Etsy, I want to figure out where my customers' interests lie, and where my own lie. Let me know your opinions and ideas- they'll help a lot!
Thanks!
I tried some new techniques- soft sculpture, hand sewing polar fleece... AND it's part of the Use It Up Project! Yes, I made it without buying ANYTHING. It really was great fun. My only regret is that I did a lot of it at night, after I'd shut down the computer and gone up to my room, making accuracy pretty tough as I had no reference photos/videos. He's cute, but he's not quite what I'd hoped for. And so I'm planning to make a few more, smaller (life-size, actually), and see how they go.
Bought fabric for some more TARDIS bags. The TARDIS 2.0 will be made of Duck cloth (just as soft but a little bit sturdier). Still need to go get some zippers, so they're on hold awhile longer.
Right now, I'm working on all sorts of oddments. My ADD means I'm finding it tough to keep to any particular project. I've a bunch of jewelry, headbands, cuffs, and fascinators waiting to be listed as soon as the last bits of each are completed.
As always, stay tuned for more developments!
Also, I want to know what YOU think. What would you like to see from my shop? What is your favorite aspect? As I move forward into the world of Etsy, I want to figure out where my customers' interests lie, and where my own lie. Let me know your opinions and ideas- they'll help a lot!
Thanks!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
SATURDAY NIGHT SPECIALS!
Yep, it's sale time!
1. EASTER SALE
Free shipping on any order, now until 6am EST. Code is "SNSFREESHIPPING"
2. DOCTOR WHO PREMIERE SALE
Because today is also the season premiere of Doctor Who, I'm listing some Whovian items and putting up a sale all week. It was going to be just for tonight, but there are so many Who products I've yet to finish that I'm extending it. 15% off all Who-related items. Code is "WHIMISCALWHO"
God Bless! Happy Easter!
1. EASTER SALE
Free shipping on any order, now until 6am EST. Code is "SNSFREESHIPPING"
2. DOCTOR WHO PREMIERE SALE
Because today is also the season premiere of Doctor Who, I'm listing some Whovian items and putting up a sale all week. It was going to be just for tonight, but there are so many Who products I've yet to finish that I'm extending it. 15% off all Who-related items. Code is "WHIMISCALWHO"
God Bless! Happy Easter!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Flitting From Flower To Flower
Well, here it is. Elspeth's Whimsy has cross-pollinated, as I like to call it. Now you should be able to get direct links to and/or feeds from my Etsy store, my Twitter account, and my Facebook Page.
All of these networks will be used to promote my store as much as possible. There will be special coupon codes, advance notice of sales, and any other goodies I can cook up.
I'm already being followed on Twitter by a gentleman whose blog is devoted to serendipitous discoveries of beauty (my words). If I get 25 "Likes" on Facebook, I'll be able to get a nicer name for my page (I'm assuming this means I can rid myself of all the numbers after my page name).
So. This blog is devoted mainly to project blogging (I have one almost ready, just as soon as I've finished its mate), with a few updates now and then on other things (like this post). To get the special goodies, follow me on Twitter and/or on Facebook!
Thanks!
All of these networks will be used to promote my store as much as possible. There will be special coupon codes, advance notice of sales, and any other goodies I can cook up.
I'm already being followed on Twitter by a gentleman whose blog is devoted to serendipitous discoveries of beauty (my words). If I get 25 "Likes" on Facebook, I'll be able to get a nicer name for my page (I'm assuming this means I can rid myself of all the numbers after my page name).
So. This blog is devoted mainly to project blogging (I have one almost ready, just as soon as I've finished its mate), with a few updates now and then on other things (like this post). To get the special goodies, follow me on Twitter and/or on Facebook!
Thanks!
Monday, April 11, 2011
A NEW Challenge
Well, over the past few months I've realized something. My original challenges have switched places in importance.
So now I have a new challenge- make a line of products created from my stash as much as possible. How regularly I make them is secondary to that.
This project will have a long name: "The 'Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, Or do without' Project". At least, that's the name for now. My first piece from the project has just been shipped out with my first sale, as a free gift. What was it? Well, I'm not going to say until it's delivered. After all, I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise. :-)
But hopefully things will continue well- I've got loads of vintage still waiting to be listed, after all!
~Elspeth
So now I have a new challenge- make a line of products created from my stash as much as possible. How regularly I make them is secondary to that.
This project will have a long name: "The 'Use it up, Wear it out, Make it do, Or do without' Project". At least, that's the name for now. My first piece from the project has just been shipped out with my first sale, as a free gift. What was it? Well, I'm not going to say until it's delivered. After all, I wouldn't want to spoil the surprise. :-)
But hopefully things will continue well- I've got loads of vintage still waiting to be listed, after all!
~Elspeth
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