New technique

I have this styrofoam head that I got to use in my Etsy shop as a display piece. It is so boring as it is. I didn't know what to do with it - maybe get her a wig? Then I saw the beautiful head in Pam Carriker's book "Art at the Speed of Life" and I knew right away what to do with my styrofoam head - alter it! I did research on the intranet on using plaster, tracked down the product to use at Ben Franklin Crafts (love that store!) and decided to use newspaper and gel medium to cover the head first. I don't have it painted yet as I'm waiting for the plaster to completely set. However it looks pretty good already.





I plan on having the newsprint still show in her eyes - I'll have to see how that looks. - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale on Etsy

Etsy is having a Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale and my shop http://www.etsy.com/shop/quiltedcavalier is participating in the sale! I will offer free U.S. domestic shipping on all orders from Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Happy shopping.

Enjoy,

It's time for ETSY

Have you heard? Did you see? ETSY finally has an official app! Yes, I ESTY. Do you? If you do - then you absolutely gotta get this app. Best of all: It's free!


- Enjoy!
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Etsy crazy

I was able to spend sometime on my Etsy shop today. I have listed some new items, including a rhinestone headband & some lovely vintage jewelry. I've accumulated a lot of really interesting jewelry over the years & it's time to pass them along.



I have a few different swarovski crystal headbands listed too. They are "just right" as goldilocks would say, so if you want a little bling in your hair for that special occasion without coming across as a princess.

- Enjoy!
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Fave App Monday

Do you Etsy? If you do then you'll want to check out Etsy Addict. I've had if for some time and it's pretty useable for searching for items & viewing your hearted items. This is not put out by Etsy (I don't see that Etsy has an official mobile app available), so it's features are limited. It does not allow you to list an item if you're a seller, you can't make a purchase if you're a buyer, and you can't create a treasury. I'd rate it a 3, it's not bad/it's not great. But it is a decent option if you Etsy.


- Enjoy!
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Summer is here!

Well, I hope you've been outdoors enjoying the summer weather. I have as much as I've been able. I've been very busy indeed! I've created the Quiltedcavalier facebook page (like us - to your right!) and I've been busy working on my Etsy shop. I love Etsy. I love to shop on Etsy. It is so good to know that you're supporting a business directly when you purchase from a seller on Etsy.

My Swarovski crystal encrusted tiaras are so lovely. They are perfect for a wedding or even prom. Anytime you want that extra bling in your hair! They sparkle like a dream.




Enjoy,
 

I Repeat myself

Here I go, I've listed another item on Etsy. I need to go back and explain that I will be getting married in a few months and in preparation, I had been looking at a tiara/headband for the wedding day. Now, if you know me, you know that I don't do princess. Not even Princess Katherine princess. I may be into Disney, but the typical tiara is just not me. That's not to say that I don't want to wear something beautiful or add bling to my otherwise plain hairstyle! I started searching for just the right tiara. Well, what I had in mind just wasn't out there, especially not at a reasonable price for a quality piece.  So after some experimenting with headbands, wire & Swarovski crystals (which I just love to work with) - I have created my own. So the thought occurred to me. If I couldn't find what I was looking for, maybe there are others out there searching for something similar. Henceforth the listing on Etsy.

Now I have been on Etsy since March 1, 2008. I've not sold on Etsy before, but I do have experience selling on Ebay. Being that I am going the crafted direction, Etsy makes more sense to me at this point in my life. Besides, IT'S FUN! There is so much awesome stuff on Etsy. I may not have sold before on Etsy, but I have purchased things. Some really cool things and each transaction has been a good one. My favorite seller right now is: Wild Ginger Silk. Sheila's scarves are deliciously beautiful. I am glad scarves are making a come back. I find them to be a wonderful addition to my otherwise boring "banker" suits. I love jewelry, yes. But the colorful silk scarves offered at Wild Ginger Silk add a soft splash of color. 

I will follow up with more about the forthcoming wedding, but for now that's all the info you get! I have more ideas waiting to be crafted and they will soon find their way onto Etsy. Of course, I will also share more Disney and dog stories with you soon.

Enjoy,

Etsyland

I am venturing onto Etsy and have listed my first item. I've got a few things that I'm making to sell there too. You can see what I currently have listed to the right.

Enjoy,

eBay headaches!

Are you an occasional seller on eBay? If so, they have a new rule you'll want to know about. If you sell less than 20 items in 12 months, then they will place a hold on the Paypal receipt of your money from the buyer until they show the item as either received by the buyer or you receive a positive rating on the sale from the buyer. I was on the phone with the people at Paypal last night about this as I have a 100% rating and have been buying & selling for nine years on eBay, but I do only list items a few times a year. My auction ended last night and the buyer paid me right away (how awesome is that?!), but I got an e-mail from Paypal saying they may hold my money up to 21 days. That's right - the buyer paid, but Paypal is holding my money hostage! Good grief. When I called they told me that once the buyer leaves a positive feedback, they will release my money. I said that many times buyers do not leave feedback - what about then? They said to e-mail the buyer asking them to leave feedback - I ALREADY DO THAT!!! And as for shipping, I have to take my item to the UPS store to ship it, so I can't get a confirmation through Paypal of the shipment as they would like.... They really need to go after the people abusing the system! For example when I listed one of my items currently up for sale, I got a bid right away. I did have a Buy It Now price, but they chose to bid. The person then e-mailed me and asked if I'd end the auction if they'd pay me directly, for about half of my Buy It Now price. Are you kidding me? This person had a 96% rating. When I responded and said that I do not end the auction once bidding has begun, she threatened to retract her bid as she "couldn't wait for the auction to end!" The point was moot as someone else had outbid her in the meantime.

Do you have problems with eBay? With Etsy? I'd love to hear from you. I know it's all part of dealing with buyers & sellers... but sometimes I wonder why I do it!

Enjoy,