So love this scarf !!!
The whole store is yummy.
It's spring and I cannot wait for
these to bloom!
I don't mind throwing in
a little vintage either -
how gorgeous is this girl?
I need to pick at least
one yummy jewelry item!
... this next one I am not sure if I want
to bathe with it or eat it! YUM
...and all these items have been
brought to you through
Happy Tuesday!
What's tickling your fancy?
Join in at
*What Will Handmade Do?*
*This boat is Handmade*
I try not to be negative here
but sometimes things just have to be said.
I had quite a few emails asking why
I am choosing to move my shop to
Luulla .
If you haven't heard of the most recent
Etsy debacle the links below
should catch you up.
Here is a site that was supposedly
based on "handmade" -
promoting a reseller.
Heavily promoting a reseller.
She was Featured Seller of the Day.
So behind her - they changed an ENTIRE article.
Once the backlash started
instead of admitting there was a problem
they just shut down comments,
brushed their hands of those that were disgusted,
shut down shops that openly complained
and like so many debacles before this,
went on their merry way.
Now I get it.
There was a romance for a long time.
Much like *The Little Engine That Could*.
Etsy was supposed to be a place for handmade,
for the little guy.
It sort of made us feel warm and fuzzy -
and made us feel bigger then we were -
more powerful in numbers.
Honestly Etsy has not felt that way
for me for a very long time.
I have felt the brunt of their
HORRENDOUS
customer service.
Many shops have been closed (myself included)
for minor infractions that were fixed immediately
but left to wither by Etsy until ( in my case 8 days)
someone decided to reopen me.
Now not such a big deal for me -
but imagine that you depend on this income -
eight days is a long time.
If your even allowed to reopen.
Customers lost.
Records lost.
Photo's and descriptions gone.
The backhand of their
" who cares about you"
attitude stings.
Not to forget their general disregard for resellers
and almost hawk like attacks of smaller sellers.
Now they have bought a wholesale site.
Suspiciously leaked during the brunt of the reseller debacle.
Business as usual for Etsy.
Where are they really headed?
They are headed for the money.
They have consistently made decisions
that harm the smaller seller.
They have rules but never seem to actually follow them
like mercury they bend and flow at Etsy's fickle whim.
Etsy likes the cache of having "Handmade Marketplace"
be their label - but really thrives off the reseller -
"Etsy Marketplace" is a much better description.
It would save quite a few of us angst and it would save Etsy from all it's mutings and store closings.
As the commercial asks,
" Who doesn't want more money?".
It's their business - they can do what they want -
but they have always left a very bad taste in my mouth.
So for me it's time for a new venue.
I have gotten more customer service from Luulla in this short time then I have ever gotten from years on Etsy.
That's me - I like people who mean what they say
and say what they mean.
Of course on the internet Etsy has the carrot to dangle in
front of everyone - they have traffic -
which for many is the only reason they stay.
Others don't think anything will happen to them.
I am tired of feeling like vengeful 14 year old girls are running the place.
If you would like to follow this entire debacle
here's a few links.
ORIGINAL Etsy Featured Seller Story
"Amended" Feature Seller Story
Etsy Reseller Features Goods on Overstock.com
( over 3,800 shops protesting Etsy's lack of principles )
"We are concerned that Etsy is no longer what they claim it to be and if so we believe that they should either stand behind their words or change the words to suit their actions."
(I'm in!)
Bizarre Leak Announcing Etsy Acquiring Trunkt
( Just one sellers story but there are MANY more!)
Great History Lesson on Etsy NOT dealing with Resellers
If you still don't understand why resellers
are so bad for handmade think of Walmart.
Any town Walmart takes over puts the smaller
mom and pop shops out of business.
If Etsy's search is flooded with $5.00 necklaces
made in a factory in China - that 60.00 necklace
I took a few hours to make
will be completely lost in the shuffle.
Etsy is the new Ebay.
I am sure no one ever thought they would see
the day there was a mass exodus from Ebay.
Many of us now hope there will be a mass exodus
from Etsy.
There is a lot of competition out there
we don't have to be treated like garbage.
This is just my humble opinion.
Can Etsy fix all that is broken?
They haven't seemed to care so far.
Like to keep yourself updated?
try here:
Thanks for letting me vent! Patty
Oh and if you have lost track of all of the debacles on Etsy this is a gret thread to play catch up on!
Ok so I moved all my goodies over to
Have even more to load!
They've been super nice
and I love their crisp clean look!
Even made myself some new cards.
Too dark???
Just right???
I'm also addicted to Picmonkey for
photoediting!
New doesn't have to be bad : )
Are you trying anything new?
I'll throw in something fun in with anyone
who makes the first purchase in my new store.
I've got THREE communions this weekend
including my youngest.
We are going to be busy!
Anyone have plans for the weekend?
...and if anyone knows how to make this
column bigger and the other one smaller
that would be awesome!
Happy Sunday!!!
I am so happy it's finally
Spring!
The first flowers are already fading.
Hmmm weed or wildflower?
Is there a difference?
It's still ridiculously chilly here
but everything is turning green so it is pretty.
I am hoping to photograph,
photograph, photograph
and move into my new store front !
What are you up to today?
Maybe you want to join in?
Stop by
for more macro fun!
Oh and here is a macro gone wrong
I call it
"Chinchilla with Angry Eyes"
She didn't appreciate being woken up this morning.
Where's my coffee?
So here is my bundle as it stands.
I had large time constraints as
the boys were all home the last week.
So quick and easy it was for me.
Bangle bases, memory wire, stretch cord
( which previously I have argued with and thrown out!)
all became my new friends.
Here is my first set!
Purchased bangles became the bases for
Swarovski chain wrapping and coral beads.
Layered with different textured bangles and
Artisan charms from
And
These came out exactly as
I pictured them and look fun on!
Next I have always wanted a happy stack of
turquoise, silver and red.
All I could think was expensive!!!
So I put my big girl pants on and compromised.
Turquoise dyed Howlite and silver plate
it would be!
Memory wire, stretch cord and silver plate
are my new friends!
I love this stack!!!
Happy, bright and colorful -
it's just what I was going for.
Next I did a small delicate set
Hammered brass bangles,
Czech glass flowers,
and pink coral roses.
I am happy with this set too!
Last set is not quite finished
but thought I'd toss it in for fun.
I think this set needs a bird - lol.
The lovely boho heart is from
I want to thank
of
for her fun idea!
Make sure to visit some of the participants
for fun bangle inspiration!
I'm off to hop
Happy Saturday!!! XOXO
This tribute bracelet is still available here
for bids up until midnight tonight!
I honor of Judy Glende
all proceeds will be sent for Melanoma research.
I think the reason I enter challenges
is to make sure I produce something
and have something to be accountable to
or I might never create!
It is hard not to put myself on the back burner.
I have a few sets of bangles I am putting together
for this Saturdays Bangle Challenge
from
Love the bangle!
I am also playing with an awesome pile of buttons
from my lovely partner
Oh yum!
Hello Button Swap!
....um...I also have these shiny lovelies
from Kristi Bowman Designs end cap hop!
...and I am waiting for these from
This should keep me going for a bit.
What keeps you going and creating?
Off to the studio for me!
( luckily it is warm and I can see the kids outside)
Happy Thursday!!!
The winner is number 9
( sorry random.org was not cooperating this morning!)
which happens to be...
*HEIDI POST*
of
All this and more is coming your way!
It's heavy so put on your hernia belt
when you go out to the mailbox!
Congratulations to the winner : )
and the next host of
*The Art Beads Love Tour*
Happy Tuesday!
Well what is
"My Life Under the Bus"
uh...with no bus?
That would be Spring vacation.
...or really staycation....
We were up at 7:00.
Off to the dog park and hiking at the pond.
Right after this shot Tessa
went all crazy and dragged my
fourteen year old right in!
I think it was her new friends calling to her.
So much for starting the day
with peace and tranquility.
Does anyone else go hiking at 8:00am?
I was hoping to sit for awhile
and take it all in.
Clearly a few of us wanted to stay.
Of course somebody had a play-date.
We got back at about 10:00
now what are we going to do?
.....it's going to be a loooong week!
Don't forget to claim your spot for
or perhaps bid on the
charity donation
Happy Monday! Patty
Please excuse the late post!
Today is Flap Your Wings reveal day.
Today is our tribute to a remarkable woman!!
We celebrate the life of jewelry artist
Judith Glende
of
Judithbdesigns and Flapyourwings
She was an inspiration to many of us
I did not know Judy well but did greatly admire her work.
Judy lost her battle with cancer recently
and we decided to remember her
with a blog hop.
I used a bracelet focal I had etched awhile ago as Judy loved her wings and accented it with silk, crystal and an old rose gold plated watch chain - she was also a lover of vintage!
A keyhole heart for unlocking hope!
If you would like to bid on this bracelet
bidding starts at $35.00
just leave your bid in comments and
the highest bidder will win!
I will close comments on
Saturday 21, 2012
Thank You in advance!
I would be happy to send all proceeds to
Massachusetts General Hospital
Department of Dermatology Melanoma Research Fund
55 Fruit Street Bartlett Hall Room 622
Boston, MA 02114
Here is our entire list of bloggers!
OMG!!!!
I was absolutely THRILLED to win
a chance to participate in
this month.
Best of all I get gorgeous beads from
Ms Nan Emmett!!!
(squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeal)
I love Nan's work.
I am even hoarding a few...
The bottom right one I grudgingly gave to the
Don't forget to enter!!!
You have until Monday
make your friends enter too - lol.
Happy Saturday everyone -
my kids are off for the next ten days...
I'm going to need a lot of chocolate!
: )
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