Friday Finds Summer Party

Welcome to this Weekend Friday Finds! This week’s treasury theme was “Party Time”. We selected a great treasury curated by Oksana from SanaGem. She is a jewelry artisan and makes ethnic, bohemian, and vintage inspired natural stone jewelry.
 Here is one of her creations:

Blue Linen Crochet Necklace

Friday Finds-Summer Party

FREE SHIPPING, mint crop top, crop tank top, crochet crop top, crochet tank, festival, beach, boho fashion PetiteIdasCreations $30.00	Princess Sofia bow Pink Purple Bow Sofia the first costume Disney Princess Sofia Baby Girls Toddlers Boutique Hair Bows Sofia accessories AccessoriesHair $7.00	3 Pint Mason Jars, Decorative Mason Jars, Citron, Yellow & Blue Mason Jars, Rustic Home Decor, Summer Party Decor, Citron, Yellow and Blue TheShabbyChicWedding $24.00	Pink butterfly doll, gold butterfly doll, Rag doll butterfly, cloth dolls pink and gold butterfly, doll with blond hair, pocket doll NatsDoll $30.00
Summer Party Banner, Vintage Fabric Strawberry Banner, Extra Long Banner, Shower Decor, Party Banner LemonyStitch $64.00	Gift for cat lovers Free shipping Cat brooch pin cat jewelry Animal brooch animal jewelry clay cat Cute cat clay pin, gifts under 25 (0135) Dinabijushop $22.00	Reclaimed Cedar Hanging Birdhouse Planter Small Outdoor Garden Box Cottage Chic Decor Gardeners Wedding Housewarming Summer Party Gift Ideas AlleyCatDesignSt $25.00	Embroidered set of 2 burlap bowties For rustic wedding Set of bow ties Linen Grey Chic Woodland Summer wedding Rustic style Vintage Groom accessories482 $70.00
Summer Party Box cocosailore $99.00	Ice Cream Garland, Crochet Bunting, Summer Party Decoration, Kitchen Wall Hanging, Food Home Decor, Nursery Wall Decor MsAmandaJayne $30.00	Adorable 1950's Cotton Floral Print Summer Party Day Dress with Shelf Bust and Spaghetti Straps Rockabilly VLV Pinup Vixen Size-Large wearitagain $250.00	Galvanized Metal Bucket, posing bucket, summer party bucket, newborn prop bucket, baby prop bucket, fabric prop bucket,Fabric Covered Pail thymeline $27.00
20 UNDER THE SEA party favors mermaid party dolphins shark party favors bottlecap party favors keychains zipper pulls charmingspot $20.99	Unisex Black Two Tone Ombre Gradient Monochrome Clear Thick Rim Cat Eye Retro Summer Party Festival Fashion Sunglasses LilyLoveLock £28.00	Rosettes for summer- party rosettes CKGalaDesigns $33.00	Blue Brown Tiger Eye Arrow Necklace Brass chain Gemstone Ladder necklace trendy geometric jewelry natural stone unique rustic boho necklace SanaGem $52.00

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 I hope you have enjoyed this edition of Friday Finds. Next week’s treasury theme is Mobile Accessories. 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 Showcase - Nisee's Needles

Welcome to this week's Artist Showcase.  Our artist is Denise from Nisee's Needles.  Denise makes beautiful knitted items including scarves, mittens and gloves, and baby blankets.

Coral Cotton Scarf

Nisee's Needles is the fulfillment of a lifelong dream to have a small shop in which to showcase my hand-knit creations. I taught myself to knit around age ten and have adored the craft ever since. While I was busily teaching children for thirty-three years, the Internet was born and grew to include e-commerce, Etsy and my opportunity to open my "virtual shop."

Men's Texting Gloves

My inspiration stems from the colorful, amazing fibers so readily available now, from classic designs loved for their comfort and utility and from my fellow knitters. There has been an explosion of interest in the craft, and I particularly love to observe the innovation and creativity of other artists. I often lose myself on Ravelry exploring the wonderful work of others.

Washable Wool Baby Blanket

My shop is a great source of pride to me, and I have experienced a number of successes since opening. I am particularly proud that I am now seeing customers return to Nisee's Needles, and that my custom orders are growing in number. My challenges stem from a lack of technological expertise (my skills were learned "on the fly" while teaching), as well as being somewhat inept in the social media realm.

 

White Summer Scarf

Which brings me to advice that has served me well: stay teachable. My Etsy experience has been a wonderful journey thus far, one that has been more challenging than I ever imagined, and more fun. There are helpful people and a wealth of resources on Etsy; each time I have hit a snag I've found the answers I needed. Nisee's Needles is an ongoing work in progress, and I learn something new every day. I have become a small business owner, more technologically proficient, AND I have a wonderful creative outlet. Who knew this is where my dream would take me? It amazes me every day.

 

Merino Wool Mittens

 

 

Thank you Denise for sharing your story with us.  If you would like to be considered for a future Artist Showcase, just drop me or Zoica a note via Etsy convo.

 

Thanks for stopping by...

 

Until next time,

 



 

Welcome to this Weekend Friday Finds!
 This week’s treasury theme was “Beach Ideas”. We selected a great treasury curated by Heather and Matt from EvolutionaryFarms. Heather and Matt make “Food for the Soul”, small-batch Artisan Jams, Jellies, Chutney and Mustard.

 Their Sneaky Heat ~ ghost pepper artisan mustard was featured on Huffington Post. It was selected by them as one of 21 of their "Favorite Handmade Food Gifts From Etsy".  Their Quintet of Mustard was selected by Huffington Post as a "Father's Day Food Gift Your Dad Will Actually Like".


Stop by their shop for Father’s Day!

Here is one of their “Quintet of Mustard”:

A Quintet of Mustard - Artisan Mustard Gift Set - 5Full Size Jars

Here is the treasury:

beachy keen 

Endless Summer Poster, Beach Decor, Surf Art, Sunset Photography, The Endless Summer Print, Palm Print, Orange Blue and White Surf Decor SweetPeonyPress $10.00	Vintage Inspired Neoprene Bikini nueraswim $118.50	Clear Water Soap, Cold Process Soap, Handmade Soap, Artisan Soap, Scented Soap, Vegan Soap, Blue Soap, Gift Soap, Clean Subtle Scented Soap ArtisanBathandBody $6.50	Still Life Photography, Beach Glass and Beach Pottery, Fine Art Photograph, Modern Minimal, Minimalist Print, Colorful, Sea Glass Nautical JillianAudreyDesigns $25.00
SEA Banner Vintage Letter Cards Turquoise Decor DIY Wedding Sign Beach Cottage SeasideRoseCreations $11.00	beach photograph, beach, beach decor, beach hut photograph, orange, triangle, mint, summer, beach hut, color photography, architecture sweetdreamsandhoney $35.00	Blue Green Tourmaline Gold Silver Necklace Ocean Water Magical Beach - Mermaid Wand NangijalaJewelry $175.00	Landscape photography, Beach, Beach decor, Summer, Cottage decor, French country, Ocean Photo, Beach Photography PhotographyDream €13.00
Sea & Sun Striped Lavender Sachets, Modern Style, Beach Cottage Decor BailiwickStudio $18.00	beach people photography - beach photography - seascape fine art print - beach art - dorm - wall decor - home decor IngridBeddoes $15.00	Skinny Dip, beach lovers romance, summer swim ocean, 8.5 x 11 Archival Print shellieartist $20.00	beach photograph, beach decor, deck chair, retro, green, yellow, stripe, seaside, Great Yarmouth, england photograph oohprettyshiny $35.00
Starfish- Original Watercolor and Ink, Painting, Illustration, Art, Print, Wall Decor, Beach SaraGourleyArt $10.00	sand dollar art, sand dollar photography, wall art, beach print, sky blue ocean, beach cottage decor, pale, shore house, beach house decor semisweetstudios $18.00	Peach coral bar necklace - gold-filled - simple jewelry - minimal - gift for her - delicate - bar necklace - coral branch necklace - beach primlark $26.00

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 I hope you have enjoyed this edition of Friday Finds.  Next week’s treasury theme is “Party Time”. 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!

Zoica

Artist Showcase - Bits N Pieces Events

Welcome to this week's artist showcase.  Our featured artist is Donna from Bits N Pieces Events.  Donna designs beautiful invitations and announcements.  Here is one of her beautiful Instagram Wedding Signs:

Tell us a little about yourself and your creative business.

My business is invitations and announcements for all of life's happenings! I am currently expanding my business to offer not only DIY Invites, but also printing services, coordinating party decor and apparel (say whaaat!).

Birth Announcement

 How did you get your start?

Family! It started off from my first baby shower invitations and was topped off by my son's first birthday party. And once everyone saw what I could do, I became the go-to person and loved every second of it. :)

Will You Be My Bridesmaid Card

 Where do you get your inspiration?

Honestly, my kids are true inspiration along with my whole entire family! It's their interest I feed off of. They spark an idea and then I dwell on it configuring the design out in my head and I literally dream about it until I'm happy with my idea and then sit down and make it happen.

Baby Shower Package

 What has been your biggest successful moment so far?

Although, its rather a small one and kinda not-so glam, but I was pretty darn proud to be making some international sales!

Bridal Shower Card

 What challenges do you face selling online?

There is such a HUGE amount of competitors in my area! Making myself known in the world called the Internet isn't such a problem with all the social media. It is... and I'm going to say what every one in my business area wants to say-- those of you who are crafty! Haha! But seriously Pinterest is my BFF or my greatest foe since it serves as an idea/inspiration mecca to all. People like so they pin and try to recreate themselves (which I am guilty of myself), but it really puts me in the happiest of places to see my listings pinned all over!

Chalkboard Wedding Invitation

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

Be sure you love what you are selling and be prepared to spend a decent amount of time online doing your research! Etsy has consumed my life and I adore it. It takes time to create that perfect title and perfect tags along with the perfect thumbnail photo. It could become a daunting task spending all that time and researching in order to create a listing that is easy for everyone to find and to like what they see. But those are the key ingredients to get those views! And ya know what? More views= More sales! --Your main goal! Therefore, if your not really into what you are selling or have a certain passion for it or even seriousness for it then chances are you won't be willing to put forth that extra time to create that perfect listing. So then it becomes a waste of time. Yea, I know... truth hurts. 

So if you are looking for some creative initiations or cards, be sure to check out Bits N Pieces Events. You're sure to find something you like!

Thanks Donna for sharing your story with us.  Next week we'll select another Etsy artist to feature.  If you would like to be considered, just drop me or Zoica a note via Etsy convo.

Thanks for stopping by...

Until next time,

Weekend Finds for Dad

Welcome to this Weekend Finds! This week’s treasury theme was “Summer Time ” and we could not resist selecting one more treasury with dad in mind. It was curated by Cristy Ramos from ArtisanbathandBody. Artisan Bath and Body offers high quality handmade soap, vegan mineral makeup, natural skincare to pamper your skin.

 Here is a great dad gift idea from her shop:

CoolMan Soap, Cold Process Soap, Artisan Soap

For the best dad ever

Fathers Day Gift, Matching Father Son Shirts, Pizza T shirts, new dad shirt, father daughter, boys shirt, gift for dad, gift for dad and son Xenotees Sold	Dreamcatcher, starlight mandala, crochet doily, wall hanging, large, geometric, modern, blue, brown, beaded, unique, handmade, bedroom wincsike $50.00	fathers day gift, moleskine notebook - best dad ever, from daughter, from son, from kids, modern, gifts for dad, pocket notebook for father MessyBedStudio $12.00	Stained Glass Trout, Rainbow Trout Fish, Unique Home Decor, Fishing Gift westernartglass $90.00
Bath towel Natural towel Organic Towel Gray Peshtemal Natural Bath Beach Towel High Quality HandWoven Turkish Bath,Beach,Spa,Yoga,Pool Towel loovee $16.90	That's Hot - Organic Carolina Reaper Hot Sauce - Batch 3 EvolutionaryFarms $15.00	SALE 10 % OFF Amber Cufflinks Christmas Gift for Men Yellow Gold Baltic Amber Cufflinks KARUBA $87.00	The Vintage Book Of the Month Club - Six Month Subscription - Six Vintage Books, Birthday, Holiday Gifts for Readers, Unique Gifts For All msjeannieology $82.00
Nature inspired art - Ombre decor - Coffee brown - Original watercolor - OOAK painting - Ecru wall hanging - Modern watercolor FrancescaLancisi $78.00	Vintage Style Fathers Day Cookie Gift Set Can be personalised (Free UK Shipping) CookieArtLondon £22.00	Chocolate-Filled Candy Mushrooms 3 LifeSize (approximately 1.6 Lbs) -Featured in Urban Outfitters andiespecialtysweets $49.00	Neckties beige and brown, men necktie hand painted floral design, gift for men - Hand painted accessories for men OOAK ready to ship AudraTextileStudio $40.00
Wallet, Personalized Men's Leather Bifold Wallet, Groomsmen Gift, Mens Wallet, Gift Ideas for Him - [Listing# 002] JooJoobs $47.00	Large Vintage Air Ace Saddle Brown Luggage Suitcase Leather Luggage Suitcase Rugged Bag Gift for Him Fathers Day Display Travel Style MadMen slatternhouse5 $245.00	Organic Sprouting Broccoli Seeds cubits $3.75	Keep Calm and Call Mom Print MILKANDPAPER $14.00

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I hope you have enjoyed this edition of great finds.  Next week’s treasury theme is “Beach Ideas”. 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