tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7700647569172191282024-03-13T15:16:43.195-05:00The Eclectic StudioAn eclectic assortment of handbeaded jewelry, hand knits, handmade dichroic glass and photography....all handmade by me, Sandra Williams!Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-39603966093255672592009-01-06T10:34:00.007-05:002009-01-06T11:10:26.583-05:00What I bought for Christmas!!<div style="text-align: center;">Boy, has it been awhile since my last post. I'm such a bad, bad girl!!!<br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />So, I figure it's safe to show you all what I had purchased off Etsy as Christmas presents....seeing that Christmas has passed!!<br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Peek-a-boo Metallic earrings by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=42194">Thre</a><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=42194">eFiveEightyFive</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.41082066.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 346px;" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.41082066.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Glowie the Glow Worm by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5809669">Ozarknana</a><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWOBOnp40gI/AAAAAAAAARI/oQjK6pPEGaQ/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.43025284.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWOBOnp40gI/AAAAAAAAARI/oQjK6pPEGaQ/s200/il_fullxfull.43025284.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288212475625918978" border="0" /></a><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span>Rose Blossom Beaded Scarf by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=94376">RumahKampung<img src="file:///C:/Users/BOGART%7E1/AppData/Local/Temp/moz-screenshot-5.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWN-xomR7oI/AAAAAAAAAQw/AK6EiFz_5dA/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.43956130.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWN-xomR7oI/AAAAAAAAAQw/AK6EiFz_5dA/s200/il_fullxfull.43956130.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288209778639761026" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Polymer Clay Giraffe Pin by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5806231">Knitsandbits</a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWN_XRpDTNI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/Ej6yvlZ9opo/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.40792231.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 192px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWN_XRpDTNI/AAAAAAAAAQ4/Ej6yvlZ9opo/s200/il_fullxfull.40792231.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288210425312398546" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Tattoo Sea Turtle Shirt by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5356950">phippsart</a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWOAlWnxs7I/AAAAAAAAARA/yBScUnbeCqE/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.46596198.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWOAlWnxs7I/AAAAAAAAARA/yBScUnbeCqE/s200/il_fullxfull.46596198.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288211766679024562" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;">(2) Star Wars Recycled Notebook by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5749995">lulumagoo</a><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWOB3uhAt0I/AAAAAAAAARQ/OjlFPe0lt2k/s1600-h/il_fullxfull.37771357.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SWOB3uhAt0I/AAAAAAAAARQ/OjlFPe0lt2k/s200/il_fullxfull.37771357.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5288213181842372418" border="0" /></a>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com50tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-59717834555781042552008-12-10T10:21:00.001-05:002008-12-10T10:21:27.348-05:00Wordless Wednesday<div style="margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/ST_eZ9WPIDI/AAAAAAAAANs/Aw4ZSFTCyh4/s1600-h/IMG_3298.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/ST_eZ9WPIDI/AAAAAAAAANs/Aw4ZSFTCyh4/s320/IMG_3298.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br />two words only...I'm hungry!<div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" alt="Posted by Picasa" style="border: 0px none ; padding: 0px; background: transparent none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-185754588110366912008-12-09T11:04:00.001-05:002008-12-09T11:06:06.402-05:00Our Christmas Card<div style="MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/ST6XHD36zPI/AAAAAAAAAME/3SL4PWYiNc4/s1600-h/087.JPG"><img alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/ST6XHD36zPI/AAAAAAAAAME/3SL4PWYiNc4/s320/087.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><br />This is the first time we are sending a photo Christmas Card and it's also the first time my 6 yo son ever made a snowman. In fact, the last time he saw snow was when he was three and he really doesn't remember it. We moved to NC on his 4th birthday and there's no snow there!! LOL!! So, imagine his excitement when he woke up the other morning and there was snow on the ground!! "SNOW. Mama, it snowed!" he yelled from downstairs. Music to my ears!! <div style="CLEAR: both; TEXT-ALIGN: center"><a href="http://picasa.google.com/blogger/" target="ext"><img style="BORDER-RIGHT: 0px; PADDING-RIGHT: 0px; BORDER-TOP: 0px; PADDING-LEFT: 0px; BACKGROUND: 0% 50%; PADDING-BOTTOM: 0px; BORDER-LEFT: 0px; PADDING-TOP: 0px; BORDER-BOTTOM: 0px; -moz-background-clip: initial; -moz-background-origin: initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: initial" alt="Posted by Picasa" src="http://photos1.blogger.com/pbp.gif" align="middle" border="0" /></a></div>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-19293394636883784152008-11-24T12:54:00.000-05:002008-11-24T13:08:25.724-05:00~~ New Stuff ~~I have been super busy taking photos, editing photos and listing items in my <a href="http://www.theeclecticstudio.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Etsy Shop</span></a>. So, I thought I would show ya real quickly what I've added!<br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Confetti Scarf</div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272284998643138866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSrrRcK-wTI/AAAAAAAAALk/eWJgWhr-rAE/s200/rainbowscarf2.jpg" border="0" /></p><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Blue Dichroic Earrings</div><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272285282674012754" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 171px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSrrh-RN8lI/AAAAAAAAALs/--oXKUMsUZk/s200/bluedichroicearrings1.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center">Psychedelic Note Cards</p><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272285642394816402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 176px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSrr26VVz5I/AAAAAAAAAL0/9PFZqVxhG8s/s200/psychodelic.jpg" border="0" /> </p><p align="center">Loopy Lu Scarf</p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272285915049458386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 114px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSrsGyDRetI/AAAAAAAAAL8/VV89obVzIBg/s200/loopyscarf2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p></p><p><br /><br /><br /><br /> </p>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-82983958882110076542008-11-21T08:50:00.002-05:002008-11-21T11:10:04.940-05:00Feature FridayIt's time for word association. I'll start......<br /><br />egg - scrambled<br />dinner - lunch<br />cold - snow<br />fire - hot<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17530499"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271137853022753106" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSbX8xuJUVI/AAAAAAAAALE/iKXL7aIUfX8/s200/polishedtwo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And when I say hot, I mean hot...especially when talking about today's featured Etsy shop...Tracy of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5049916"><span style="color:#cc6600;">PolishedTwo</span></a>! Actually, to be completely honest, the first word that comes to mind when I look at her shop is <em>HAPPY</em>! Her designs are so bright, cheerful & colorful. Her pieces look almost effortless, like it is second to breathing to put these colors & beads together.<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSbYjOSVUII/AAAAAAAAALM/dK0ZqP9fS_4/s1600-h/polishedtwo1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271138513525756034" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSbYjOSVUII/AAAAAAAAALM/dK0ZqP9fS_4/s200/polishedtwo1.jpg" border="0" /></a>She certainly has a signature style and her pottery shards are no exception. They are beautiful ancient and replica Ming/Ching Dynasty shards that have beautiful images on them. She uses traditional Czech Republic glass beads to wood, brass, pewter, semiprecious stone, resin, porcelain, copper, and shell to re-iterate time after time her whimsical designs.<br /><br />In addition to her jewelry (which includes EVERYTHING necklaces, earrings, bracelets & rings) she also makes bobby pins that are one-of-a-kind. These truly show her fun & whimsical style for sure!<br /><br /><p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17258272"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271139144637965154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSbZH9XNY2I/AAAAAAAAALU/Cp1wGOvvYAQ/s200/polishedtwo2.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><p>From personal experience, Tracy is one of the most accommodating people you will meet. Treat yourself to some wonderful jewelry and swing by her shop. I'm sure you will pick up some great goodies as Christmas gifts (and I bet you'll end up getting something for yourself too!). </p><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=17596167"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5271140979523524658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSbayw2BGDI/AAAAAAAAALc/JdyEV-VpKjg/s200/polishedtwo3.jpg" border="0" /> </a><p>You are officially forewarned, anything you wear from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5049916"><span style="color:#ff9900;">PolishedTwo</span></a> <strong>WILL </strong>be noticed and people <strong>WILL</strong> be stopping you to compliment your piece of jewelry. Happens to me all the time when I wear her Yarn Ball earrings (see picture above)!!</p>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-24517686445144547072008-11-20T11:04:00.001-05:002008-11-20T11:12:05.204-05:00Wordless Wednesday, but it's Thursday??Well, this just goes to show you how messed up with the days I am! I just posted this picture as my Wordless Wednesday. One problem...it's Thursday. This just means that I am behind on so many other things...what did I do yesterday? As my mother would say...Oi Vey!!<br /><br /><br />So, I'm just gonna throw caution to the wind and do my Wordless Wednesday anyway. Make a girl happy and just play along with me!!<br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-family:courier new;color:#ff0000;">Wordless Wednesday</span><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270772707373990514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 306px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSWL2gLZwnI/AAAAAAAAAK8/HnnHCTrhUxY/s320/flowers+119.jpg" border="0" /></div>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-3754195619041103792008-11-18T10:14:00.005-05:002008-11-18T11:45:34.594-05:00Tuesday Treasure!I consider myself a pretty crafty person. Jewelry, photography, glass and knitting are my specialties...so when I purchased my sewing machine a couple of years ago I thought "no sweat". I daydreamed about all the handbags, pillows, etc. I would be designing. I even bought books to guide me with designs. So, why is my sewing machine sitting on my bench collecting dust you ask? Because I couldn't even thread the sucker. I was/am a complete lost cause!!<br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div></div><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSLuNaUJ7gI/AAAAAAAAAKE/1wqOC6JLHE4/s1600-h/maryanne.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270036428146470402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 133px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSLuNaUJ7gI/AAAAAAAAAKE/1wqOC6JLHE4/s200/maryanne.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><p>However, Fashion Designer Mary Anne Lagana is not! Her style is fun, colorful and one of a kind. Her specialty is designing beautiful coats (great for this time of the year may I add). This one is my favorite. I love the animal print with the orange accent....very mod and fresh.<br /></p></div><br /><br /><div></div><p><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSLv_mvIIBI/AAAAAAAAAKk/KDmOH7dTCX0/s1600-h/maryanne1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270038389985910802" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSLv_mvIIBI/AAAAAAAAAKk/KDmOH7dTCX0/s200/maryanne1.jpg" border="0" /></a>But, she doesn't only design coats. She has apparel for girls and women alike. Sweatshirts, long sleeve shirts, yoga tanks and skirts. They all display her creativity with mixing and matching vintage and textured fabrics. This cupcake sweatshirt is a perfect example - how cute!! Any young girl would think this is the best top ever.</p></div><div><br /><p>And look at the pointed edge on this skirt...so flirty! </p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5270038615987827634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 146px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SSLwMwqLs7I/AAAAAAAAAKs/6jtG--9Zybc/s200/maryanne2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>Stop by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6293800"><span style="color:#cc0000;">Mary Anne's Etsy shop</span> </a>and let her make a unique one-of-a-kind piece of clothing for you!</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-75000227637593373002008-11-14T13:07:00.001-05:002008-11-14T13:41:08.238-05:00Feature FridayAh, it's Friday...the week has flown by!! Time for my second Feature Friday.<br /><br />I remember when autumn began sneaking around the corner. Temperatures dropped just a bit, trees started changing colors and the heat was turned on for the first time since February ! Well, forget Autumn 'cause Winter is sneaking up on us fast. The leaves have all fallen, the heat is on all the time now and we are beginning to bundle up to keep warm outside. What? You've been wearing the same scarf and gloves for a couple of years now? Well, do not fear because <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5309347">MABS Crochet </a>is here (all right, a bit cheesy but you get my drift)!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SR3CP3Pvu2I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/Ta6fp626TgM/s1600-h/mabscrochet1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268580716877167458" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SR3CP3Pvu2I/AAAAAAAAAJ0/Ta6fp626TgM/s320/mabscrochet1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />MABS Crochet features handmade housewares and clothing items by two fabulous women. In their own words "We're crazy for crochet, we're addicted to yarn. If we're not crocheting or buying yarn, chances are we're talking about crocheting or buying yarn. In short, we're in love with our crochet, and we hope you will fall in love with our crochet, too."<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SR3A3qsyM8I/AAAAAAAAAJk/IWZu3ifUZ3A/s1600-h/mabscrochet.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268579201680815042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SR3A3qsyM8I/AAAAAAAAAJk/IWZu3ifUZ3A/s200/mabscrochet.jpg" border="0" /></a>This is my favorite - partially because of the name (as I live in NC) but mostly definitely because of the style and color combo. It looks like it will keep you toasty warm!<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SR3Dmd8ZcPI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/fsfax0QE35k/s1600-h/mabscrochet2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268582204733747442" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SR3Dmd8ZcPI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/fsfax0QE35k/s200/mabscrochet2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />And I love the colors in this clutch - so vibrant and fun!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p>Housewares, Purses, Children's Apparel, Scarves, Ponchos and more all at <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5309347">MABS Crochet</a>. If you would like items made for a gift, or perhaps you would like them to be involved in a non-profit cause, you can contact them <a href="http://www.etsy.com/convo_new.php?to_username=MABSCrochet">here</a>. </p>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-45215112307211622242008-11-13T11:19:00.000-05:002008-11-13T11:25:58.140-05:00BOGO Sale!!!<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SRxU_zb0_1I/AAAAAAAAAJc/RXndjhvAJcI/s1600-h/purpleflowercardset2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268179119232057170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 149px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SRxU_zb0_1I/AAAAAAAAAJc/RXndjhvAJcI/s200/purpleflowercardset2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div></div><br /><div align="center">******Buy one set of Photo Note Cards, get the second 50% OFF******<br /><br />That's 12 cards (6 in each set) for $18! Christmas cards are 20 cards for $22.50!<br />FREE SHIPPING ON EVERY ORDER<br />Mix-n-Match discount will be taken off the lesser priced item<br /><br />All <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5006972&section_id=5039678" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">photos</a> were taken by moi...flowers, Italy, nature and more!! They are digital photos printed on matte white heavyweight<br />card stock and packaged in a cellophane sleeve.<br /><br />They are blank on the inside and can be used individually:<br /><br />Birthday ** Thank you ** Get Well ** Sympathy ** Thinking of you<br /><br />Or perhaps give a set as a gift :<br />House Warming Gift<br />Teacher's Gifts for Teacher Appreciation Day, Christmas, End-of-School<br />Hostess Gift<br />Birthday Gift<br /><br />Ways to order:<br /><br />1) Go to my <a href="http://www.theeclecticstudio.etsy.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Etsy Shop </a>and put "BOGO50" in notes to seller - I will send a revised invoice to your Paypal or RME account.<br />2) Send me an e-mail and let me know what you would like to purchase and how you will be paying; Money Order or Check<br /><br />(All orders will ship upon receipt of cleared payment)<br /></div>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-91790272280562941832008-11-07T11:47:00.004-05:002008-11-07T15:55:17.887-05:00**** Feature Friday ****TGIF everyone! Today is a great Friday...it's sunny, 75 degrees and not a cloud in the sky. Today also marks the beginning of Feature Friday where every Friday I will bring a wonderful business to you.<br /><br />Since this is the first, I thought it was fitting to begin with somebody whom I met a few months ago when I joined her Yahoo group, <a href="http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Unique-women-in-buisness/"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Unique Women in Business</span></a>. Her name is Erin and she is one of the most supportive, nice and fun people that I know. Who better to kick off this new series with!!<br /><br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SRSnEEr3uhI/AAAAAAAAAJU/R_yRVhQcVE4/s1600-h/pinkpapaya2.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266017552722016786" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 166px" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SRSnEEr3uhI/AAAAAAAAAJU/R_yRVhQcVE4/s200/pinkpapaya2.JPG" border="0" /></a>Erin has recently been promoted to Director for a company called <span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://www.pinkpapayaparties.com/erin">Pink Papaya</a></span>. They began in 2004 offering the highest quality spa products with three wonderful product lines: aromatherapy, using 100% pure essential oils; body & bath, made with luxurious scents and botanical extracts; and skincare, fusing science with nature.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266017238948118386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 166px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SRSmxzyV_3I/AAAAAAAAAJM/_b2bzChBrqc/s200/pinkpapya3.JPG" border="0" />I've used their Body Wash and it is fabulous.....I have Ocean and it smells so fresh and clean. The best part - a little goes a long way. Just a dab...a dab will do ya!!! <a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SRSlQiRyXzI/AAAAAAAAAI8/PIcOSipS9AI/s1600-h/pinkpapaya1.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5266015567800852274" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 166px" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_vKdztmr_mpI/SRSlQiRyXzI/AAAAAAAAAI8/PIcOSipS9AI/s200/pinkpapaya1.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I just ordered some items from their newest line of make-up and I can't wait to try them!!<br /><div><div><br /><div></div><div>To find out more about purchasing this product, hosting a spa party or perhaps a career that has the potential to offer you flexibility, recognition & team support you may contact Erin <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.pinkpapayaparties.com/erin"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">here</span></a>. TRUST me, you won't be disappointed. </div></div></div>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-74527199348696244662008-10-27T12:20:00.002-05:002008-10-27T12:32:27.307-05:00(REPOST) Want to Network and make sales?If you are a woman with a great business to share, you MUST check out this Yahoo Group I belong to called Unique Women in Business. <a href="http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Unique-women-in-buisness/">http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Unique-women-in-buisness/</a>.<br /><br />We consist of a group of 85+ women who have started our own business whether it is handmade, direct sales, or even a boutique. We are supporting each other by purchasing products from each other all around the US. Bath & Body, Candles, Make-Up, Clothes, Jewelry, Art, Baby Items, Health items, and the list goes on.<br /><br />My own personal experience has been wonderful....we help each other with marketing, promoting & website ideas. The commradre is like no other I have ever seen. We know about each other's families and going-ons of our lives. We TALK to each other and we LISTEN to each other. Plus, we just have a lot of fun!!<br /><br />We have a <a href="http://www.uniquewo%20meninbusiness.%20blogspot.%20com/">Blog</a> & a <a href="http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=393892209">Myspace page</a>....check them out!<br /><br />Now, the logistics.....upon joining you will need to make a purchase from the person who referred you to the group (which, in this case would be me), then you will be free to advertise your company and promote your items and a photo album will be created allowing you to download pics for shoppers to see. No minimun purchase just as long as it is something you want!!! Then you will have to make a monthly purchase to stay active in the group, does not matter who you purchase from or what dollar amount you purchase!! Since, Christmas is right around the corner..this is a great way to see new items and get great ideas!!<br /><br />Come by and check it out.....just tell Erin (the site owner) that I sent ya!!Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-10162647561057615192008-10-13T11:24:00.002-05:002008-10-13T11:49:08.643-05:00One Hour<div><div>One hour...that's all it lasted. I love it when it only lasts for one hour. It's only happened once before...a LONG time ago. Why can't it only last one hour for everything?</div><br /><div></div><br /><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.40395435.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.40395435.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Listed this scarf the other day at 4 and it sold at 5! "HOORAY" I thought as I danced around the computer. Every sale gets the Happy Dance but the One Hour sale is the Super Happy Dance moment in life. Dancing, singing and arms flaring around is usually what happens...but this has only happened once before so I guess there is no <em><strong>specific</strong></em> Super Happy Dance decided just yet. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16171117"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.41122905.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><br /><div>Although, with your help I think I can come up with a specific SHD today. Just listed this scarflette about 30 mins ago so there are 30 mins left. We'll see.......</div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div></div><br /><div><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.41122905.jpg"></a></div></div>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-83630219758755110292008-10-10T16:30:00.001-05:002008-10-10T16:31:35.998-05:00Unique Women In BusinessIf you are a woman with a great business to share, you MUST check out this Yahoo Group I belong to called Unique Women in Business. <a href="http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Unique-women-in-buisness/">http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Unique-women-in-buisness/</a><br /><br />We consist of a group of 85+ women who have started our own business whether it is handmade, direct sales, or even a boutique. We are supporting each other by purchasing products from each other all around the US. Bath & Body, Candles, Make-Up, Clothes, Jewelry, Art, Baby Items, Health items, and the list goes on.<br /><br />My own personal experience has been wonderful....we help each other with marketing, promoting & website ideas. The commradre is like no other I have ever seen. We know about each other's families and going-ons of our lives. We TALK to each other and we LISTEN to each other. Plus, we just have a lot of fun!! <br /><br />Now, the logistics.....upon joining you will need to make a purchase from the person who referred you to the group (which, in this case would be me), then you will be free to advertise your company and promote your items and a photo album will be created allowing you to download pics for shoppers to see. No minimun purchase just as long as it is something you want!!! Then you will have to make a monthly purchase to stay active in the group, does not matter who you purchase from or what dollar amount you purchase!! Since, Christmas is right around the corner..this is a great way to see new items and get great ideas!!<br /><br />Come by and check it out.....just tell Erin (the site owner) that I sent ya!!Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-68193522317084524672008-10-04T17:46:00.002-05:002008-10-04T17:55:26.535-05:00My newest<div><div>Hello all!! Just a quick Saturday post telling you what my two newest items are. I guess you can say that I have Christmas on my mind! And, I've even started my Christmas shopping...I love it when I start early! In fact, all items have come from Etsy...so I think that is what tomorrow's post will be. In the meantime....</div><div> </div><div></div><div><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.39726923.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.39726923.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></div><div>These are my new<a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_2&listing_id=15748752"> <span style="color:#ff0000;">Christmas Wine Charms</span></a>. Perfect as a hostess gift for a holiday party or even if you like to give parties! </div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div> </div><div></div><div><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.39724769.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.39724769.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>These are my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?ref=vl_other_1&listing_id=15748207"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Pear Christmas Cards</span></a>, Set of 10. I thought pears would be a welcomed addition to my growing collection of Christmas Cards.</div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>I hope everybody is have a great Weekend thus far!</div></div>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-35189216016701305762008-10-03T06:43:00.002-05:002008-10-03T07:53:14.158-05:00Autumn is in the air!!<a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.39310547.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.39310547.jpg" border="0" /></a> Summer is my least favorite month.....it's hot and sticky and sweaty, high electric bills (due to it being hot and sticky so much so that I can't even sit on my couch w/o sticking to it if the AC isn't on), sand all throughout my car, children home from school for 2 months (not just my own child...but all the neighborhood kids) which leads to arguments, fights, me yelling.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.39724769.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.39724769.jpg" border="0" /></a>Winter is my 2nd least favorite month. It's just too darn cold....can't put the heat on 75 all the time because we can just bundle up to save on the electric bill (so my husband thinks), stuck in my cold house 'cause of ice storms, school closings. The only part of Winter I like is Christmas. I get SO excited wrapping gifts, putting them under the tree after my son falls asleep and then watching him see the presents for the first time is just magical.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.11845005.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.11845005.jpg" border="0" /></a> Autumn......right in the middle. Fresh brisk air..not too cold...so windows can be open and the air can penetrate my senses! The colors of autumn are soothing and comforting, Autumn is when I begin making my homemade chicken soup & pumpkin pies & cream of wheat. There's Halloween, Thanksgiving....and, Autumn is when I begin my Christmas shopping in preparation for my favorite holiday.<br /><br /><br /><p>My favorite season? Spring! But I'll wait until Spring comes to tell you why I love this season so. </p>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-5849167615852706882008-09-27T07:05:00.003-05:002008-09-27T07:25:54.849-05:00Spammers....please just GO AWAYNo I don't need a cheap car or a car loan nor a blackberry, and I certainly am not looking for a hot single so I don't want to meet anywhere or look at pictures, I don't need a checking account, nor do I need money for tuition, forget about grants..don't need it, not looking for the ultimate pet nail trimmer, credit score...no thank you, don't want the WalMart gift card..or the Target one for that matter, really not interested in who's looking for me, and although I do need to lose weight...I don't need to be reminded every 5 minutes.<br /><br />and that's just the tip of the iceberg!Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-42027310009671669672008-09-26T07:12:00.002-05:002008-09-26T07:43:20.821-05:00Lovlies for your ears!!<div><div><div><div><div>My favorite thing in this world (next to my family, of course) is a fun pair of earrings. I very rarely wear bracelets and only wear necklaces on special occasions.....but I am ALWAYS wearing a pair of earrings. Glass, Silver, beaded....you name it, I'll wear it!!<br /><div><div></div><br /><div>So, of course I have alot of favs on Etsy....and here they are<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.35192426.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.35192426.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div> </div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#006600;">Fizz Earrings by<span style="color:#006600;"> <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5018068">curlygirlglass</a></strong></span></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div></div><div><br /><br /> </div><div><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.29264484.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.29264484.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#006600;">Sakura Earrings by <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5021935">insanejellyfish</a></strong> (I just love that name!)<br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /> </div></div><div><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.29925602.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.29925602.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#006600;">Kamil Earrings by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5005776"><strong>Sproutonline</strong> </a><br /></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div><div><br /><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.32564093.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.32564093.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#006600;">Falling Leaves by <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5016364">maggiejs</a></strong></span><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5016364"> </a><br /></strong><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><div><br /> </div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.32477112.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.32477112.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#006600;">Jazz/Alma embroidered & beaded earrings by <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5980018">NAadornment</a></strong></span></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div><br /> </div><div><br /></div><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.17724963.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.17724963.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div> </div></div><div></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#006600;">Arata Double Earrings by <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5298040">yellowplum</a></strong></span></div><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.32389986.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.32389986.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#006600;">Tree Earrings by <strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5177423">SarahHoodJewelry</a></strong></span><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5177423"><br /></a></strong></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><br /></div></div><div><div>Please check out all of these shops 'cause they all have some pretty spectacular pieces to share with you!<br /></div><div> </div></div></div></div>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-16120119300054889632008-09-18T08:48:00.005-05:002008-09-18T15:11:17.026-05:00I want to decorate my home!!But, I can't. <em>But</em>, if I could, I would sooooooooo buy these wonderful items to beautify by surroundings.<br /><div></div><br /><div>This print by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5022729"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">Marni Mutrux Studio</span> </a>would go perfectly in my bedroom!! I just love it! Please stop by her shop - her work is gorgeous!! </div><br /><div></div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.12895515.jpg" border="0" />This fused glass tile wall hanging is full of color and it just makes me <span style="color:#009900;"><strong><em>happy</em></strong></span>!! The artist who made this beauty is <span style="color:#cc33cc;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5658887">Hipnest</a></span> and, believe me, her shop is very hip! I think this piece would look nice in my studio.<br /></div><br /><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.37707198.jpg" border="0" />The next item is a set of coasters. I think they would look great in my living room. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5727499"><span style="color:#993399;">Rubee Designs</span></a> makes these and her selection is HUGE! I just love them....they will make great christmas gift for mom!<br /><br /><div></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.37585884.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />And the last item that I don't know if I will be able to live without is this beautiful print by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5822135"><span style="color:#cc33cc;">K9 Art Gallery</span></a>. My kitchen is Tuscan themed, so perhaps above my breakfront this would go!! If you like animals, definitely stop by his gallery - he is just so talented!<br /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.26059028.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br />And I think that's it for now...next post will be items to beautify my earlobes! I have alot in my favs for that!! Stay tuned!Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-63030406672676954042008-09-17T05:43:00.003-05:002008-09-17T07:07:20.671-05:00Win a Set of My Cards!!The most fab street team in the world (which I belong to) is having a giveaway!! The giveaway is a set of my photo notecards...purple theme. A set of 6 cards....they are blank on the inside - perfect for birthdays, thank-you's or just to let somebody special know you are thinking of them!<br /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.35254592.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />All you have to do is visit <a href="http://www.theeclecticstudio.etsy.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">my shop</span></a>, pick your favorite item, go to the <a href="http://www.etsygreetings.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#ff0000;">EtsyGreetings blog</span> </a>and post in comments the item and your e-mail or shop name. But hurry, it ends at 6 am tomorrow EST (9/18). So....go....hurry.....watcha waiting for???Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-73292470567847592072008-09-15T20:34:00.004-05:002008-09-15T21:19:57.020-05:00Networking.....hmmm......does it work?So, a few months ago I decided to give this whole networking thing a try. I joined a Yahoo group, started twittering (or is it tweeting?), blogging on a more consistent basis here and on MySpace...even have done some bulletins on Myspace (never had done that before), joined IndiePublic, joined Start up biz.com, posted my shop to Linkreferral and today I opened a booth on Bonanzle. That's alot, right? Oh, and I've been listing new items in my shop on a more consistent basis too. <br /><br />Do you know how much time goes into networking, advertising, marketing....whatever you prefer to call it??? TOO MUCH! Oh my lord, I can spend the entire day just on the computer updating, informing, advising.....before you know it, my son is home from school and I feel like I've gotten absolutely nothing accomplished.<br /><br />How successful will all this time on the computer be? This is what I ask myself on a daily basis. Now, I must add that my views and "hearts" have seriously increased..but no sales. I am hopeful that they will come back and purchase for the holiday season.<br /><br />Honestly, the funny thing is that I started all this networking hoping to make sales, but the reality is that I have made alot of friends. Especially in my Yahoo Group, Unique Women in Business. Such a fun bunch of ladies who sell so many different things. We've really grown very close, sharing things about each other and really uniting. Ugh, that reminds me.....we're doing a weight loss challenge and I have to weigh in tomorrow morning. ICK!<br /><br />So, here is where you can find, follow, visit me:<br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Etsy:</span> <a href="http://www.theeclecticstudio.etsy.com/">http://www.theEclecticstudio.etsy.com</a><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Myspace</span>: <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theeclecticstudio">http://www.myspace.com/theeclecticstudio</a><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Twitter</span>: eclecticstudio<br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Bonanzle</span>: <a href="http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/TheEclecticStudio">http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/TheEclecticStudio</a><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">IndiePublic</span>: <a href="http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/SandraWilliams">http://www.indiepublic.com/profile/SandraWilliams</a><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">startupbiz</span>: <a href="http://www.sta.rtup.biz/profile/Sandy56">http://www.sta.rtup.biz/profile/Sandy56</a><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Unique Women In Business</span>: <a href="http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Unique-women-in-buisness/">http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Unique-women-in-buisness/</a> (if you decide to join, tell them Sandy sent ya)<br /><br />Stop by and say hi and let's be friends!!!Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-57544521479273661452008-09-11T06:50:00.002-05:002008-09-11T06:56:40.773-05:00EtsyGreetings Giveaway!!!!<div>Come on by the new & improved <a href="http://etsygreetings.blogspot.com/2008/09/etsygreetings-giveaway-3.html"><span style="color:#000099;">EtsyGreetings blog</span></a>!! </div><div> </div><div>Right now, there is a great card giveaway featuring <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5244149"><span style="color:#000099;">HappyDayStudio</span></a>. Her cards are bright, whimsical and just fun.</div><br /><div></div><div>Just leave a comment on the blog and you can possibly win these cards </div><div> </div><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.26752562.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>Good Luck!!</p><p> </p>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-48763640126270154512008-09-06T06:36:00.004-05:002008-09-06T07:41:17.083-05:00Christmas in September?<div><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.14934779.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.14934779.jpg" border="0" /></a>I know...it's usually Christmas in July, but I didn't get my act together until the other day!<br /><div></div><br /><div>Listed my Christmas cards the other day in my<span style="color:#3366ff;"> <a href="http://www.theeclecticstudio.etsy.com/">shop</a></span>. </div><div></div><div>Now, they are currently listed in packs of 6 but I'm wondering how many would rather have packs of 10 or 12??? If you would like to let me know which you prefer, I would be very much appreciative!!!</div><br /><br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.14934566.jpg" border="0" /></div></div><br /><br /><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.13851325.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.13851325.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.13312351.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="http://ny-image3.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.13312351.jpg" border="0" /></a>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-38912659793069229792008-09-05T15:06:00.002-05:002008-09-05T15:15:10.006-05:00Vendor Blender Tonight - ReminderTonight is my friends Vendor Blender. She is hosting this party in a chat room....it starts at 5:00 pm and will run through the evening. Each 1/2 hr is featured by a different seller..the schedule is:<br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>5-5:30</strong>-Beautiful Diva</div><div align="center"><strong>5:30-6</strong>-Mineral Girlz Cosmetics</div><div align="center"><strong>6-6:30</strong>-Longaberger Baskets</div><div align="center"><strong>6:30-7</strong>-Gold Canyon Candles</div><div align="center"><strong>7-7:30</strong>-MeMe' s Country Store</div><div align="center"><strong>7:30-8</strong>-Shake Your Bon Bons</div><div align="center"><strong>8-8:30</strong>-Simply Tempted</div><div align="center"><strong>8:30-9</strong>-Eclectic Studio</div><div align="center"><strong>9-9:30</strong>-Avon</div><div align="center"><strong>9:30-10</strong>-Mrs Charming</div><br />Come on by and visit (or purchase....wink,wink) and learn about each product these vendors have! Some vendors will be giving away prizes during their time slot!!!<br /><a href="http://pub41.%20bravenet.%20com/chat/%20show.php/%203505945080" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://pub41. bravenet. com/chat/ show.php/ 3505945080</a><br /><br />Hope to see you there!!Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-87920743503926670862008-09-04T15:51:00.005-05:002008-09-04T16:55:49.422-05:00Do you promote YOUR Etsy shop?<p>I just came across this most awesome site <a href="http://scrumpydesign.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=217"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Scrumpy Designs</span></a>. The theory behind this site? They will help you promote YOUR Etsy shop. When you register you can set-up: </p><p align="center">A profile picture (or your avatar)<br />Your Shop Description<br />Your Sales and Promotions<br />Your Etsy Mini<br />Your Etsy Items<br />Your Contact Info<br />Your Links such as other shops, blogs, flickr </p><p align="left">They have an <a href="http://scrumpydesign.com/index.php?option=com_comprofiler&task=usersList&listid=40&Itemid=315"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Etsy Showcase</span> </a>where you can view all the Etsy Minis signed up AND you can view all the Etsy Items or "Ads" by clicking on the <a href="http://scrumpydesign.com/index.php?option=com_adsmanager&Itemid=302"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Etsy Items</span> </a>section on their main page. I've been on this site for the past hour.....because...they also have a blog page. If you like to read blogs then you must visit their <a href="http://scrumpydesign.com/index.php?option=com_weblinks&view=categories&Itemid=54"><span style="color:#ff0000;">Links</span></a> section and then hit blogs. Totally unbelievable. Love it!</p>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-770064756917219128.post-12088611886902914532008-09-04T12:32:00.002-05:002008-09-04T13:08:38.764-05:00Do you Trade?<div align="center">I am no longer a trading virgin!! And, for my first trade...it is a GREAT one!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">When I was approached by <a href="http://www.goatsdesigns.etsy.com/">GoatsDesign's </a>seeing if I would be interested in trading, well, she just made my day. I took a look at her shop and LOVED it. <p></p></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">What she is getting from me: </div><div align="center"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.36712264.jpg" border="0" /></div><div align="center">Trailing African Daisy Notecards, Set of 6</div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><p align="center">And what I am getting from her:<img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.30852088.jpg" border="0" /> Brown Sugar Pomegrante Scrub with Strawberry Seeds<br /></p><p align="center">and</p><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_fullxfull.27751497.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Raspberry Lip Balm </p><p align="center">I can't wait to get my delicious goodies!!</p><p align="center"><br /> </p><p align="center"><br /></p><br /><p align="left"></p>Sandra Williamshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13729775979740200794noreply@blogger.com3