Both my shops have 20% off all items sales.
No need to leave your house for some great bargains.
http://craftsfromtheheart.etsy.com
http://mustlovehomedecor.etsy.com
I accept RME, googlecheckout and Paypal.
In message to seller mention 20% revised invoice.
Boys need to tote things also so I made a few that are boy-friendly
PIRATES
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6300972
BLACK GLOBE
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15476838
RACE CARS
http://en.dawanda.com/product/902038-Racing-Care-tote-bag-good-for-school
Tote bags are great items for gift giving. Teachers, babysitters, gym members often carry around lots of "stuff" and could always use a new bag.
Check out this showcase today for great bags.
also more at
craftsfromtheheart
Lots of new totes and gift bags in my etsy shop. Great inexpensive presents. Come see my shop at craftsfromtheheart
You can also visit my home decor shop at mustlovehomedecor
handmade tote bags
Want to see a great blog? This one by an etsy seller is just beautiful. I had the honor of being chosen as one of the top 7 shops at 7 pm. It is part of a feature on this blog by Friago. She chose my aqua pillows in my etsy shop, http://mustlovehomedecor.etsy.com
The blog can be found at
http://blog.friago.com/post/And-the-top-shops-aredrum-roll-please!.aspx
Enjoy,
Linda
Start your Christmas shopping with me on etsy
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5987544
http://www.craftsfromtheheart.etsy.com
Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, flickr, kaboodle, stumbleupon, etc, etc, etc, and so on. How do I get my etsy shops noticed amongst all the advertising going on in these "social networking sites". I don't see much socializing. I see lots of come see my new product, I am having a sale, come check out my low prices.
Is this what I also have to do to be seen? Does the squeaky wheel get the business? I don't know. It just doesn't seem like the right thing to do. The problem is when I do keyword searches for my items in google and yahoo, they are never on the first few pages.
What to do?
Might as well start here
Come visit my shops, mention blogger and get 10% off all purchases. How's that?
http://craftsfromtheheart.etsy.com
http://mustlovehomedecor.etsy.com
Just wanted to share a recipe for baked oatmeal from Cooking Light Magazine 2003.
Let me start by saying I hate oatmeal. I knew it was good for me but I just couldn't swallow it. I hated the texture. I decided to try this recipe and now am in love with it. I have it every morning for breakfast. I have it for afternoon snack sometimes also. It is like having dessert but it is healthy. Try it once and let me know if you agree.
My husband makes me a batch Monday morning and it lasts me through Friday.
5 servings (serving size: 2/3 cup)
Preheat oven to 375°.
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a medium bowl. Combine the milk, applesauce, butter, and egg. Add milk mixture to oat mixture; stir well. Pour oat mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Serve warm.
In order to move some inventory from my Etsy.com shop I decided to have a one day 50% off sale. Half price! But not one sale came of it. I know the prices are not to high and my items have several hearts, so do I chalk it up to the bad economy, columbus day weekend or poor advertising?
Once if figure it out, I will let you know.
My handmade pillows with Crate and Barrel and Brookstone - Who knew?
Category: Fashion, Style, Shopping
I was alerted to my handmade pillows being featured on:
http://www.greenyourdecor.com/2008/10/09/green-rooms-in-a-box-series-colorful-patio-under-2000/
Imagine my surprise when the other items in the article are from major retailers like Crate and Barrel and Brookstone!
Linda
http://mustlovehomedecor. etsy. com
Last year, 2007, I decided to go for the Comcast Cable bundle package of internet, phone, and cable. The price was slightly higher than what I was paying with other providers but then I saw a chance for a $250 rebate if we went through buycomcast.com. So I though that would cover the increase for getting digital tv and a dvr.
I sent in the multitudes of originals and copies needed to comply with the rebate.
I called the company in June and was told my name was not on the "list" but that the rep. would add my name. Ok, one mistake, no big deal. I call back in July, well I am on the list but my name has not reached the top yet. I call back in August, oh it will probably be two more weeks. OK I am a patient person but I could see this was going nowhere. I started doing searches on the net and found many unhappy customers of this website. The website now actually points one to a real estate company.
So I decided to email my attorney general with a cc to my public utility control. Well the next day didn't I just get the sweetest call from my local cable provider apologizing profusely and telling me they would never use that website service again. They promised the credit would show up on my next bill. My public utility control rep. called to let me know when the credit arrives. If it is not on my next bill she will take it from here!
I love Connecticut. Thank you public servants.
As part of the etsybloggers we were asked to share our favorite colors and how we use them in our work.
My favorite color is red. The shade of red depends on; how it is being used. For clothing, I favor the more bluish reds but for home decor in my own home I prefer the orange reds. I find the color warm and soothing.
By visiting my ship at craftsfromtheheart.etsy.com you will find lots of red items.
When I walk into a fabric shop, I am drawn to red fabric like a moth to light. With my love of red you may think I am a bit showy and outrageous but I am actually quiet and introspective. It must be a wild side trying to show itself. :)
I am emptying book shelves and closets so I have listed many great books for adults and children. I would love to see these books go to good homes. If your kids are bored, get them some pokemon books or books on tape.
http://shops.half.ebay.com/craftlinda_W0QQmZbooks
Indoor Outdoor throw blanket - striped with bold colors
Originally uploaded by crafts from the heart at etsy.com
It is just too hot too soon! Electricity is expensive to run air conditioners, gas is too expensive to drive to the movies where it is cool, the pool is not clear yet. What is a crafter to do. I go into my second floor craftroom to add a secret pocket to this beach blanket.
Why do I torture myself this way? Who knows? Maybe if I sell a few items soon, I can afford an air conditioner for my craft room and the electricity to run it. :)
The summer slowdown has begun in online selling. People don't spend much time in front of the computer as they do other times of the year. I am trying to take it in stride but do you think my bill issuers will take it in stride also? I think not.
Off to get more iced tea.
Linda
