Wednesday, July 27, 2011

New Theme in shop...... Star Wars Inspired Items Are Here!!!!!!

Hi everyone,
I am so excited to announce that we have a new theme. We now have Star wars Inspired themed Birthday Party Supplies. We now make a Star Wars Inspired Birthday banner, Cupcake toppers, Centerpiece sticks and party pack. Now available in shop.


Check out the new Star wars Inspired Line for Details on the items:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/DevinPrather/search?search_query=star+wars&search_submit=&search_type=user_shop_ttt_id_5318504&shopname=DevinPrather

Check back next week for another New theme!!!!!!

Monday, July 18, 2011

Blog Feature on Frayed Fuzzies

Hi Everyone,
Today's Blog Feature is on Frayed Fuzzies a Fellow EtsyKids Member. She makes Beautiful Quilts for your little ones!!







1)How did you first hear about Etsy?:

One of my friends would post items she'd made on Facebook, asking if anyone wanted first dibbs before she listed it on Etsy. Curious to what Etsy was, I had to go check it out.


2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!:
My name is Mary and I'm a third generation quilter. While I make quilts quite different from those my mother and grandmother make, it's still a quilting tradition nonetheless. No one is quite sure of the exact origin of rag quilts (my specialty), but most quilt historians do believe that they got their name from the Pioneers. Quilts would be made from clothing that was no longer wearable, or that had been outgrown...literally quilts made of rags! I try to incorporate this tradition of recycling clothing and fabrics as much as possible. My favorite way to do that is with T-shirt quilts--I love making these fun custom orders to give new life to old T-shirt collections and fond memories! My Etsy shop started as a way to fill some time between my theatre gigs--I am also an Actor's Equity Stage Manager and costume designer.



3)How did you get started as a designer?
I've always had an eye for color and pattern. I've been dabbling in art ever since I could hold a Jumbo crayon. I think my eye for design really developed in college during my theatrical design classes.


4)What inspires you to create?:
Life. Nature. What lies within the imagination. I love seeing the smiles that my creations bring to the faces of kids, parents, and grandparents.



5)How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?:
I have a Facebook page (www.facebook.com/frayedfuzzies), as well as an electronic newsletter (sign up on my FB page or at http://eepurl.com/cwDLD). I also post on CraftJuice a few times a month. Recently, I have also started leaving business cards on community bulletin boards at my local craft/hobby stores, as well as coffee shops and bookstores.


6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?:

Never be afraid to experiment and try something new! Whether it is a new technique, or a new product, you will never know the result unless you try! Who knows, it may be the next big thing for your business :)




Check out her shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/frayedfuzzies


Thursday, July 14, 2011

Recent Customer Photos

Hi everyone,
Here is so a few recent Customer photos we have got. These will be added to our Customer photo Tab on our blog. Feel free to look at all the photos on the tab and get some ideas for your next Birthday.








Monday, July 11, 2011

Blog Feature Monday On The Bitsy Beau

Hi everyone,
Today's Blog Feature is on a Fellow Etsykids Team Member shop The Bitsy Beau.
She makes gorgeous little girl headbands and so much more. If i find out I am having a girl in September I will be buying some beautiful headbands from this shop.



1)How did you first hear about Etsy?:
I first heard about etsy through my Sister -In-Law.

2)Tell us about a little about yourself and your favorite craft/art!:
I have a wonderful supportive husband and two big dogs. My hobbies outside of hair accessories include knitting, crochet and
some floral arranging.



3)How did you get started as a designer?
After learning how to knit from a free class at our local library, I began designing and making hats for my neighbors new baby and it somehow evolved into hair accessories. I am hoping to add some of my knitted and crochet hats again.



4)What inspires you to create?:
I am inspired by everything around me.



5)How do you get the word out about your shop and Etsy?:
I promote my shop through facebook.

6)Any advice you would give to aspiring designers?:
Do what you love and make sure your designs are constantly evolving





Make sure you Check out her shop for More gorgeous items and so much more. You won't be disappointed!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebitsybeau?ref=pr_shop_more


Sunday, July 10, 2011

Halloween Items posted

Hi everyone,
I have brought back my Popular Halloween Birthday decorations. Banner can be made to say Happy (age) Birthday or Happy Halloween.
Banner and Centerpieces are now available in shop.
Cupcake toppers and Party pack Coming soon.



Check out The Halloween themed Decorations on my shop for more details and Turn around time:
www.devinprather.etsy.com