Friday Finds

Welcome to this week’s Friday Finds! We selected a suggestive title: “Dear dad”. The treasury that we picked was created by Nora from Sunchildsews. Nora makes camera straps, peg bags, purses and other sewn things from lovely colorful fabrics, as well as different upcycle projects. Her items are fun and very imaginative. Here is a unique children kindergarten bag created by Nora:

Children's Kindergarten-Bag

We hope you have enjoyed this edition of Friday Finds. Next week's theme will be “June Trends”. If you have a treasury you would like to submit, just send me or Susan a link via Etsy convo by Thursday afternoon and we will take a look. Remember, if your treasury is featured, we will feature an item from your shop. Thanks for stopping by!
Until next time…

Zoica

Artist Spotlight

This week's featured artist is Nora from Sunchildsews.  Nora designs camera straps, peg bags, purses and other sewn things from lovely colorful fabrics.  Nora also creates unique upcycled items!  Here is one of Nora's products:

Camera Strap



Tell us a little about you and your creative business

I love sewing practical things with a humorous twist and colorful fabrics. For example clothespin bag-Owls, funky camera-straps, waiter holsters, soft toys,..

Owl Closepin Bag

Where do you get your inspiration?

 My inspiration comes from a sort of inner fairy tale I have, where I see lots of colors and speaking animals :o)

Small Coiled Fabric Basket

What are some of your biggest challenges?

The biggest challenges selling online are that the product can't be touched and to be found and seen in the world wide web..

What has been your most successful moment so far?

My biggest successful moments are if costumers give feedback and love what they bought.

Upcycled Denim Jeans Purse

Do you have any advise you can share with others?

My advice to someone just starting out on Etsy is: be active! take part in groups, create beautiful treasuries and visit "Etsy School".

Large Mosaic Rug

Thank you Nora for sharing your story with us.  Your items are lovely and very unique.

That wraps up another Artist Showcase.  I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about how Sunchildsews got its start and seeing some of Nora's beautiful and unique pieces. 

If you would like to be considered for an upcoming feature, just drop me or Zoica a note via Etsy convo.

Thanks for stopping by...

 

Until next time,

 

 

Friday Finds

Welcome to this week’s Friday Finds! The theme was “Hot Summer Trends”. We picked two treasuries this time, one curated by Becky from HoneyBeeAffairs. She makes beautiful crochet items. Here is one of her happy coasters:

 Happy Hearts Coasters

The next treasury was curated by Andreea from “FunkyBoxStudio” . Andreea makes paper creations: gift boxes, packaging supplies, gift tags, coasters, envelopes, and table numbers. Here is one of her elegant creations

Wedding Table Number

Andreea's treasury: We hope you have enjoyed this edition of Friday Finds. Next week's theme will be “Dear Dad” If you have a treasury you would like to submit, just send me or Susan a link via Etsy convo by Thursday afternoon and we will take a look. Remember, if your treasury is featured, we will feature an item from your shop. Thanks for stopping by! Until next time…

Zoica

Artist Spotlight - Human Elements

Today is Monday and that means it is time to feature a fellow Etsy artist.  Today's artist is Jenny from Human Elements. Jenny is new to Etsy and her shop  Human Elements  features beautiful jewelry and unique memory albums.  According to Jenny's shop announcement "Elements make up our everyday lives. We treasure keepsakes like the beautiful necklaces and bracelets we use everyday. We treasure the memories and photos of our friends and family. At HumanElements, the elements that make up our lives become the inspiration for our one of a kind handmade jewelry and accordion photo display albums."

Jenny is a friend of my daughter's and creates beautiful greeting cards.  If you  have been lucky enough to be the recipient of one of Jenny's card, you should treasure it.  Here are some of Jenny's beautiful items from her shop.

Vintage Baby Boy Album

Glittering Gold Ballerina Album

 

Woof Dog Album

Vintage Style Silver, Antique Brass and Amethyst Stone Layered Necklace

 

Aventurine Stone, Black and Silver Accented, Triple Layer Pendant Necklace

 

Turquoise Stone and Silver Stretch Bracelet

 

I think you will all agree that Jenny's items are truly beautiful and unique.  As a  newcomer to Etsy, we wish you the best!  Happy Sales!

 

Until next time...

 

Thanks for stopping by,

 

 

 

 

Friday Finds School's out for Summer

Welcome to this week’s Friday Finds! The theme was “School Out for summer”. We are sharing with you Andrea’s treasury. Andrea's has an Etsy shop called “FunkyBoxStudio” where she sells her paper creations: gift boxes, packaging supplies, gift tags, coasters, envelopes, and table numbers.
Here is one of her elegant creations:

          You Complete Me Gift 10 Boxes

Here is Andrea's Summer out of School treasury:

We hope you have enjoyed this edition of Friday Finds. Next week's theme will be “Hot summer trends”. If you have a treasury you would like to submit, just send me or Susan a link via Etsy convo by Thursday afternoon and we will take a look. Remember, if your treasury is featured, we will feature an item from your shop. Thanks for stopping by!
 Until next time…
Zoica

Artist Spotlight - Nuppi

Welcome to another edition of Artist Spotlight.  This week’s artists are Adi and Alma from Nuppi. Here is their story…

Tell us a little about you and your creative business.

We are Adi and Alma. We are both textile designers and mothers of gorgeous young boys.  Alma has one boy and Adi has 2 boys. We met during textile design studies and have been good friends since.  Nuppi is a brand for stylish and chic nurseries and kids décor. Our ETSY store has mobiles, wall art, customized name décor and decorative cushions.   All items are handmade by us.  We pride ourselves on our attention to detail.

 

Nursery Mobile

How did you get your start?

At first we just made gifts for our friends and family for their new babies and used to consult each other regarding ideas, colors and materials. We got so many good responses from friends that when we both became mothers we decided to turn our passion and hobby into a business.

Personalized Letters

Where do you get your inspiration?

We find inspiration in our own children. Our collaboration is very inspiring for both of us because we both bring something else to the table and together it becomes something unique.  All items are flavored with joy, humor, laughter and fun which are integral parts of our creations.

Set of Three Art Pieces - Origami Flowers

What has been your biggest successful moment so far?

When we first started we thought we would only sell our products online but when a gorgeous and successful Baby Boutique contacted us about our products we decided to give that a chance! The success of selling in that first boutique drove us to explore and reach more boutiques to sell our designs.

Hot Air Balloon Nursery Mobile

What challenges do you face selling online?

Each item on Nuppi is made meticulously with the highest standards. Each seam and button gets very detailed attention. So the biggest challenge for us is to make it show through the pictures since people cannot touch and feel the actual item.   Another challenge is getting found by shoppers. Etsy is SO big... and full of wonderful and creative products and we need to work hard to make unique and stand out.

Blue Whale Art

What advice would you give someone just starting out on Etsy?

Do your homework! Etsy have a lot of great information for the seller.  The “Seller handbook” is a great place to start; every seller should read it!   Look at shops that makes items similar to what you make and ask yourself what you can learn from them. Look at their pictures, listing texts, pricing, policies, etc.  Join groups; the Etsy community is very helping and supporting.  Share with others and learn from their experience as much as you can.  Having an Etsy shop is an ongoing experience and takes much work; keep learning and improving your shop all the time.

Most of all - have fun! It shows...

3D Pinwheel Wall Art

Thank you Adi and Alma for sharing your story with us.  Your artwork is truly amazing.

That wraps up another Artist Showcase.  I hope you enjoyed learning a little bit about how Nuppi got its start and some of their beautiful and unique pieces.  If you would like to be considered for an upcoming feature, just drop me or Zoica a note via Etsy convo.

Thanks for stopping by...

Until next time,

Friday Finds - More Mother's Day Gift Ideas

I wanted to share another great Etsy treasury featuring some great Mother's Day gifts.  This one was curated by Nuppi.  Nuppi offers baby mobiles, customized name decoration, shaped cushions and wall art for your nursery or kid's room.  Here is one of Nuppi's lovely items:

3D wall art for girls

Love Mom

Thanks for stopping by...

Until next time,

Friday Finds - Mom Love

Welcome to an early edition of Friday Finds.  With Mother's Day just a few days away, this week's blog is dedicated to all you moms out there.  Our first treasury was curated by Andreea Radu from Funky Box Studio.  Here is one of Andreea's beautiful items.

20 Pyramid Wedding Favors by Funky Box Studio

Our second treasury was curated Lisa Wells of Six Kids and a Camera.  Here is one of Lisa's beautiful photographs:

Butterfly Photograph by SixKidsandaCamera 

So whether it's Mother's Day or any other day, be sure to tell mom that you love her. :)  Mom's can never hear that too much!

Thank you Andrea and Lisa for sharing your treasuries. Next week's theme will be "School's Out for Summer."  If you have a treasury you would like to submit, just send me or Zoica a link via Etsy convo by Thursday afternoon and we will take a look. Remember, if your treasury is featured, we will feature an item from your shop.

Thanks for stopping by...

Until next time,

June Weddings Unique Gifts

June is still one of the most popular months for weddings. We went on a quest for unique gift items for the bride and groom, and here are some creations that you would certainly delight the bride or the new couple.
Here is a beautiful item from Inspiredartprints:

Wedding Guest Signing Board

Blue is still the most used color at weddings, so here is one item from OfCarola

State Map Personalized Wedding Couple

Green color is the third most popular, with 23% of weddings selecting it. Here is a Tree Guest Book that is beautiful and unique, ready for framing after the wedding from SayAnythingDesigns

                                         Personalized Wedding Tree 

Here is a lovely and timeless customized wedding anniversary gift from SusanNewberryDesigns:

Customized Wedding Anniversary Gift 

If you are a bridesmaid, friend or sister, you can select something for the bride so she would remember the dress forever, by Zoia

Custom Wedding Dress Sketch

I hope you got some ideas for your wedding or for a loved one's wedding.

Unit next time...

Zoica

Friday Finds Colors of Spring

Welcome to this week’s Friday Finds! We picked a treasury with a spring theme. The treasury is called “Colors of Spring” and was curated by Alena from Strickzeit. Alena makes knitted necklaces and other unique items for adults and kids. Here is one of her beautiful knitted crochet necklaces:

Here is Alana's treasury: Colors of Spring

                                     

We hope you have enjoyed this edition of Friday Finds. Next week's theme will be” Mom Love”. If you have a treasury you would like to submit, just send me or Susan a link via Etsy convo by Thursday afternoon and we will take a look. Remember, if your treasury is featured, we will feature an item from your shop. Thanks for stopping by!
 Until next time…
 Zoica