Selasa, 08 Februari 2011

Let's Talk Etsy~Interview with Emariecreations {Giveaway #5}

To-day, I am quite excited to introduce a special young lady, who, perhaps, many of you already know either through her Etsy shop or as a personal friend or blogger. Joining with me to-day is.... 
{Click above to visit her shop}

Miss Samantha from Emariecreations!!!!

Me: Hello, dear Miss Samantha! Thanks so much for joining me to-day; what a pleasure it is to have you in my garden. So tell me, what inspired you to start an Etsy shop, and how long has it been in full operation? 

Miss Samantha: My Etsy shop has been running for a little over a year. It first started out as a little money making venture with my older sister, though now it is pretty much my own business, since I tend to be the crafty one in the family. I love having my shop, and though it can be a little stressful at times, I like that fact that I can set my own prices and run things how they are best for me.

Me: What inspires you {or brings joy to you}, as a crafter? 



Miss Samantha: Having people "heart" my shop and items, then eventually buy them. I think it is neat being able to do something you love, then actually be able to make money selling it to someone who also loves it!

Me: Could you please tell my readers what special items one might find in your delightful, little shop? 

Miss Samantha: In my shop you will find polymer clay jewelry, pushpins, charms, andmore.
I love color, so there is lots of it in my shop!


Me: So, what is the most enjoyable part to you about being an Etsy owner and crafter? 



Miss Samantha: Creating! I love coming up with new ideas, and also fresh ideas to make my old items even cuter.
Me: Since you seem like such an amazing Etsy owner, do you think you could share with us, any advice to the beginner Etsy owners? 


Miss Samantha: Even though it is really exciting to be opening up your first shop, make sure to have at least 10 items pre-made and ready to list. I know that when I first started, I was really excited to get going, but didn't put a whole lot of thought into how much I already had made. 
When selling on Etsy it is important to be seen regularly, so it is good to have several things ready to list so that you can list several times a week ( if possible).



Thanks so much Samantha!!! It was a pleasure to interview you!
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Now for a peek into her shop...

Miss Samantha sells a grand amount of items in her shop, both beautifully crafted and come in a colorful array including:

Appetizing, food-inspired necklaces...
CUTE and oh-so-colorful!
And ever so detailed!

She also sells:

Charms...


Beads...


The cutest doughnuts you have ever seen!!!

Assorted Surprise Tins!:)
Super cute pushpins!
Magnets...{I love the peas!!!}
And miniature tea sets! 

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My favorites include: 
Purple push pins!!!

Cute for Valentines!

So delicious and colorful!

And the Key Lime necklace at the top!:)

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~The Giveaway~

I was so happy to hear that Miss Samantha will generously be offering one of her lovely teapot charms and arranged sweets on a plate to my blogoversary! 

I'm afraid the server will not correctly upload the photos of the prize; therefore please go here: http://www.etsy.com/convos/get_convo_image.php?convo_id=37912728&image_id=10809715&image_type=full

This is as close as I could get:
The red teapot with the dots, only pink colored!:)
And close {just without the cupcake} the assorted sweets to the far left {upper left-hand corner}. 

Special SPECIAL thanks to Samantha for contributing such a lovely set!!!

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Here's How to Enter:
{I will try to make this as simple as possible, but PLEASE READ CAREFULLY}

~Mandatory Entry {counting as one entry}~

Follow my blog {only if you know you want to become a "permanent" follower} and visit Miss Samantha's beautiful shop, telling me what your favorite item{s} is/are.:) 

Note: If one fails to accomplish the mandatory entry, all other entries will not count.

~Extra Entries Only~

Note: I use random.org to draw my winners of giveaways; therefore, keep in mind that if one fails to leave separate comments per entry completed, they will not receive extra entries. 

After completing the mandatory entry, one may earn extra entries by completing one of the following: 

{You MUST have an Etsy account to do this, and I heartily encourage you to make one:)}.
Heart Miss Samantha's Shop~2 entries {leave two comments}

Add at least one item from Emariecreations to one of your newer/older treasury lists {if you have one}, 
or
Heart your favorite item from her shop~1 entry

Follow her blog~2 entries {leave two comments}

{Click to visit}

Follow her Etsy blog The Frosted Button{she is always hosting giveaways at her blog so follow!} ~2 entry {leave two comments}

the Frosted Button

Add her Etsy blog button to your sidebar or blog list~1 entry

Tell me of your ALL TIME FAVORITE Etsy shop and/or item, giving me the links
or
Let me know what Etsy shop{s} you would like to see featured on this blog {please give me the link} 
~1 entry


Post about this giveaway, using one of my blogoversary buttons below
 {Kindly made by Bethany from Joyfull Creations}.
~2 entries {leave two comments}

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This is also my banner that you may use on your blog as well. 
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Paste one of my blogoversary buttons to your blog's sidebar~1 entries 

Follow Bethany's blog {let me know if you already do}~1 entry

Be or become a follower of my photography blog {please only follower if you enjoy my photography not just for extra entris} ~2 entries {leave two comments}


Add my photography button and my personal blog button to your sidebar or blog list~3 entries 
{leave three comments}

This giveaway is open to international young ladies; therefore, since you have not been able to enter my past giveaways I am giving you THREE extra entries. Just let me know your blog address, and where you are from {region not town:)}, and if you love where you live!:)~3 entries {leave three comments} 
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Shipping: Miss Samantha ships to young ladies worldwide!!!

Winner: Shall have 48 hr. to contact me within the announcement of the winners. She shall not have the liberty to enter my next two upcoming giveaways and will also be responsible of keeping track of what two giveaways she may not enter. In other words, all ladies may enter this giveaway.

Giveaway Closing: This giveaway ends Monday, February 14th {precisely, six days from now
 [Valentine's Day]} at 12:00 Noon Pacific Timing. 

 Note: Late entries, shall not be accepted; even if I do not post the official closing of this giveaway, please do not enter after 12:00 noon to keep it fair. 

Note: A young lady to-day commented that she did not know how to enter a giveaway. All you have to do is follow the directions above {please be careful with my confusing way of typing!:)} You enter the giveaway by  completing the mandatory {essential} entry, commenting that you have completed it, and moving on to completing an extra entry. Your comments are then included in a drawing I have, and if I pick your name, you are the winner of the prize! Unclear or have questions? Don't hesitate to leave a comment!:) 

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Alrighty, ladies!!! You may begin your typing...NOW!

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