Autumn & Libras

Etsy celebrates Autumn with our fall-scented super-sized votives on their front page on 10/8 as well as the October zodiac sign Libra today. Our nifty candle tins made it up there again! Woo hoo. I love fall. The leaves turn these vibrant colors in New York, the air is cool and fresh for a great night's sleep and apple picking to make fresh baked apple pie is a must every Sunday. What's your favorite season?

Libra's are considered strong willed, objective and romantic. I think I know a couple of male Libras and 2 out of 3 ain't bad. I am true to the Virgo sign in a nutshell. Do you follow the zodiac sign personalities? Are you what your zodiac sign says you are?

Breast cancer awareness is a lifetime for some.

Although October is Breast Cancer Awareness month the survivors and loved ones are aware every month. Unfortunately almost everyone in their lifetime is bound to have breast cancer affect us personally, among our family, friends or coworkers. That is why everyone should lend a hand to the organizations who provide support and are fighting for a cure.

I designed a 4oz clean burning soy candle in five "awareness" scents (phthalate-free) and packaged in the pink.

Your candle will also come with a pink awareness bracelet imprinted with the corresponding scent to show your support everywhere.

Get one (or two) for yourself or someone your thinking of.

• SURVIVOR: (aka Pink Lace) A beautiful blend of exotic jasmine and sweet strawberry.
• HOPE: (aka pink paper pop) A clean fresh fragrance.
• FAITH: The sweet smell of girly pink cupcakes.
• STRENGTH: An aroma of soft pink carnations.
• COURAGE: The succulent aroma of summer melons. (there isn’t a corresponding bracelet so you may choose any of the other ones)
• LOVE: We have left this unscented (there isn’t a corresponding bracelet so you may choose any of the other ones)

**With every purchase 40% will be donated to the
Susan G. Komen Foundation or The Sisters Network as a thank you.**

Thank you for fighting the fight for our sisters

Thank you for supporting us and letting survivors and family know they are not alone.

Thank you for making us aware

My goal is to raise $300 for each organization. Help me get there.

The Breast Cancer Awareness Candle w/bracelet are on sale now exclusively on Etsy in my shop until I reach my goal.

It's my birthday! Diamonds & Garnets for me.

Who knows me better than me! So I bought myself a gift! I went on Etsy's Alchemy section rambling about what I wanted. But my request was all over the place. I'm not a jewelry designer so even though I knew what I wanted I couldn't express it in text. My description was vague like "Some nice jewelry pieces in white gold/silver. I love purple so maybe amethyst."

As I was browsing to get a better idea of what type of design I wanted, I stumbled on the lovely couple in Hawaii who made stunning unique jewelry pieces. Sea Babe Jewelry. They use 100% recycled gold and silver and natural gemstones including rough diamonds. I had to get myself a set! Not only is the jewelry beautiful but the service was stellar.

David, one half of the duo, called me all the way from his beautiful island and we discussed at length what I was looking for. Not only did he clarify some of the stones and textures I had questions about he also recognized I had a new shop on Esty and offered several very helpful tips to gain exposure on the very popular site. I love my purchase and even though I always hated my hands I can't stop looking at my stack rings and Rhodolite bangle. It even makes me want to get weekly manicures! Their line has something for everyone from a cute casual band for men or women to stunning wedding rings. You won't go wrong with these babes seababejewelry.etsy.com

  

We made the front page!

Not the front page of Vogue but the front page of the Etsy.com.  A well revered website for all things handmade.

If your a crafter and on Etsy there are dozens of forum post on those wondering how to get on the front page.   The administrators of  Etsy pick out items to go with there theme or choose a "treasury."  Treasuries are items & themes Esty members pick out. Sometimes you are lucky enough to get featured.  

Our candle tins are quite popular on our website and we thought we would promote our Leo scented candle tin to Etsy.  Low and behold there were several inquires and viewings of that particular item and another Etsy shop member clued me in that my item made the front page.  Since I'm a newbie I don't have any great tips other than take a good picture and have items related to the season might help.  If your an Etsy shop member or marketing professional please comment and share your tips with us.