Thursday, August 30, 2012

A year goes so quickly!



I was shocked to realize that I haven't posted anything here for a year! Last fall and winter was so crazy busy that Etsy life got away from me.

You know how many people have New Year's resolutions? Well I seem to have start of school resolutions - I find the summer such a nice break from normal craziness that when we come back from our cabin I have lots of things I want to get done.

Adding die cuts to Etsy and working on my tags/titles are one of those things! Here's a couple of new listings:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/107926229/black-cat-die-cut-halloween-die-cut?

http://www.etsy.com/listing/107928681/scorpion-die-cut-handmade-scrapbook-die?

We'll see how the 'new year' goes!



Friday, October 14, 2011

Alberta Street Team Fall Sale

It's that time of year again! I've belonged to the Alberta Street Team on Etsy for many years and there are some incredibly talented people on this team! From Oct 14-21 we are having a team sale!


ALBERTA TEAM FALL SALE, from October 14-21st - check us out!

*Please check all Shop Announcements for Specific Sale Details*

Accessories, Clothing, Bags and Purses
www.etsy.com/shop/dearange 10% off (code teamsale)
www.etsy.com/shop/EdesBeadsandBling 10% off (code FALLS)
www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios 10% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips 15% off (code FallSale)
www.etsy.com/shop/amecreations 15% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/luckylucystyle 15% off (code 2011FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/snottub 10% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2 10% off (prices will reflect discount)

Art, Fine Art, Photography, Home Decor and Housewares
www.etsy.com/shop/jenndphotography 20% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/RetroJunction 10% off (code FALLSALE11)
www.etsy.com/shop/SpiderwoodHollow 20% off (code ALBERTA20)
www.etsy.com/shop/trekkerjen 40% off (code pumpkin)
www.etsy.com/shop/glassenthusiast1 10% off
www.etsy.com/shop/CoconutPalmDesigns 10% off excludes shipping (code ALBERTASALE10)
www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography 30% off all prints (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie 10% off all items (code FALLSALE2011)

Bath, Beauty and Edibles
www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap 35% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/MyFrostingDesigns 15% off (code FALLSALE2011)

Ceramics, Pottery , Glass, Crochet, Knitting, Needlecraft and Quilts
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWackyWindmill 15% off (code WACKY15)
www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootTams 15% off (code FallSale)
www.etsy.com/shop/MagpieQuilts 10% off (code FALL2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/MyMomandMeDesigns 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/Irishknitz 15% off all items (code ALBERTA)
www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicsbymargo 15% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/thewickedpotter 15% off (code WICKEDSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt 15% off (code fallsale2011)

Children and Toys
www.etsy.com/shop/nanabrowns 20% off (code TWENTY)
www.etsy.com/shop/piggyandbear 10% off (code SALE10)
www.etsy.com/shop/CoconutPalmDesigns 10% off excludes shipping (code ALBERTASALE10)
www.etsy.com/shop/BarefootTams 15% off (code FallSale)
www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips 15% off (code FallSale)

Jewelry
www.etsy.com/shop/cindylouwho2 10% off (prices will reflect discount)
www.etsy.com/shop/stonewillowjewellery 15% off (code SALE15)
www.etsy.com/shop/dearange 10% off (code teamsale)
www.etsy.com/shop/JewelsbyJasmin 15% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/frogprincessdesigns 15% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/sunshineindustries 10% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/EdesBeadsandBling 10% off (code FALLS)
www.etsy.com/shop/glassenthusiast1 10% off
www.etsy.com/shop/FunkyMaMaJewelry 20% off refund through paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/ShowingMyAge 20% off refund through paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/TrishaFlanagan 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie 10% off all items (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/junquete 10% off all items (code fallsale10off)
www.etsy.com/shop/HereTodayBeadworks 20% off (code TEAMALBERTA2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/mosaicsbymargo 15% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/WickedPendants 20% off (code WICKEDMOVINGSALE)

Paper Goods

www.etsy.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen 20% off excludes custom (code FALLSALE20)
www.etsy.com/shop/StampedTreasures1 10% off excludes shipping (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/craftedbylindy 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/EngLavenderStudios 10% off (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios 10% off (code FALLSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/KiwiTiniCreations 10% off (code KIWITINI10)
www.etsy.com/shop/WickedPendants 20% off (code WICKEDMOVINGSALE)
www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt 15% off (code fallsale2011)

Supplies, Vintage, Bridal, Wedding and Celebrations
www.etsy.com/shop/TheWackyWindmill 15% off (code WACKY15)
www.etsy.com/shop/TrashMaMa 20% off refund through paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/Breakables 20% off refund through paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/junquete 10% off all items (code fallsale10off)
www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen 20% off excludes custom (code FALLSALE20)
www.etsy.com/shop/suzie2q 15% off (code SALE15)
www.etsy.com/shop/KiwiTiniCreations 10% off (code KIWITINI10)

And others...
www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls 20% off all items excluding shipping (code fallsale)
www.etsy.com/shop/taibossigai 20% off all items
www.etsy.com/shop/maceme 10% off all items refund via paypal
www.etsy.com/shop/Squirrelstock 10%off, code Fallsale
www.etsy.com/shop/Sybillinart 10%off, code Fallsale
www.etsy.com/shop/xheather 10% off
www.etsy.com/shop/Sassysteampunk 15% off
www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie 10% off all items (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/ivrydwillow 10% off excludes marked down items (code FALLSALE2011)
www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius 20% off (code HALLOWEEN)
www.etsy.com/shop/claychicks 20% off (code HALLOWEEN)
www.etsy.com/shop/DaisiesforDesi 20% off (code ABSale20)
www.etsy.com/shop/JubileeImagery 10% off excluding shipping (code FALLSALE10)
www.etsy.com/shop/3UrbanMonkeys 15% off (code FALLSALE2011)

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Back to Business...

It's hard to believe I haven't posted anything since May! Too crazy!

After a wonderful summer and absolutely crazy month of September I'm back in full swing with MyGrandpasPen - not that I ever really left but I have lots and lots of new diecuts and products that I will be posting over the next few days - above is a sneak peak!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen

Feel free to come check it out - thanks - Jeanine

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

A New Venue for Handmade Artists!



I've been part of a wonderful forum for a very long time called the Handmade Artists' Forum - the forum has opened an incredible shop http://handmadeartistsshop.com/ for just handmade items. The store had it's grand opening only a week ago and is already attracting a remarkable variety of artists and they are open for more artists to join!


I've been adding some of my chipboard albums, diecuts and cards there and plan to eventually have a great variety of my items in this shop http://handmadeartistsshop.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Alberta Team on Etsy Spring Sale!





Alberta Team Spring Sale April 29 – May 5
*Please check all Shop Announcements for Specific Sale Details*

Accessories, Bags and Purses
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips 15% off (code SpringSale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/frogprincessdesigns 10% off (code SPRING)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios 10% off (code SPRING)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations free shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearange 10% off excluding shipping (code teamsale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebeeetuna 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/everydaydiamonds 10% off (code albertateam2011)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/nanabrowns 15% off (code FIFTEEN)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy 10% off (code albertateam10)

Art, Fine Art, Photography, Home Decor and Housewares
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenndphotography 50% off (code SPRING2011)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/taibossigai 15% off all items (code SpringSale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellissimadesigns 15% off excluding shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sandistone 15% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography BOGO prints
http://www.etsy.com/shop/niknaksglass 20% off entire order (code ALBERTA20)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus 15% off (code Alberta)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Sybillinart 15% off excludes chains (code ABTEAMSALE15)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios 10% off (code SPRING)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/coconutpalmdesigns 20% off (code ALBERTASALE20)

Bath and Beauty
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap 10% off for the month of April (code Spring)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/KCSBathhouse 15% off (code ALBERTA15)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Claracoco 15% off

Ceramics, Pottery , Glass, Crochet, Knitting, Needlecraft and Quilts
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thewickedpotter 15% off (code WICKEDSALE)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls 20% off entire order (code teamsale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus 15% off (code Alberta)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/niknaksglass 20% off entire order (code ALBERTA20)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations Free Shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ufer See shop announcement for details
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt 10% off excluding shipping (code abteam10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wickedpendants 10% off (code WICKED10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefoottams 15% off (code SpringSale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/knittymaxx 10% off (code ABSPRING)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/irishknitz 10% off entire order (code Spring10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hilaryshats 10% off (code alberta10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/minibytes 10% off (code M1N1S)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/magpiequilts free Canadian shipping

Children and Toys
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefoottams 15% off (code SpringSale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/barefootclips 15% off (code SpringSale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/handmadetherapy 10% off (code albertateam10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Maplecreeksoap 10% off for the month of April (code Spring)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlejumpingbeans 10% off (code maysale10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/thebellefleur 15% off excluding shipping (code SPRING15)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mamaswoodshop 15% off (code spring15)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/minibytes 10% off (code M1N1S)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/piggyandbear 10% off (code SALE10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/coconutpalmdesigns 20% off (code ALBERTASALE20)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bennyandboo 10% off (code Springsale)

Jewelry
http://www.etsy.com/shop/jewelsbyjasmin 10% off (code SPRING)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bellissimadesigns 15% off excluding shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearange 10% off excluding shipping (code teamsale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/rozzie 10% off (code ABSPRING10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tinged 10% off (code SPRINGFEVER)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/wickedpendants 10% off (code WICKED10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kabukikreations free shipping
http://www.etsy.com/shop/stonewillowjewellery 20% off (code SALE20)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/overtherainbowbridge 10% off (code SpringSale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/heretodaybeadworks 20% off (code TeamAlberta2011)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls 20% off entire order (code teamsale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/niknaksglass 20% off entire order (code ALBERTA20)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/glasscircus 15% off (code Alberta)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/bumblebeeetuna 10% off
http://www.etsy.com/shop/junquete 15% off (code sale15off)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/3urbanmonkeys 15% off excluding shipping (code Spring15)

Paper Goods
http://www.etsy.com/shop/mygrandpaspen 20% off (code springsale20)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/hdawnparratt 10% off excluding shipping (code abteam10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/craftedbylindy 10% off entire order excluding shipping (code SpringSale11)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ljangphotography BOGO prints
http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios 10% off (code SPRING)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/stampedtreasures1 15% off excluding shipping (code Spring15)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/irishknitz 10% off entire order (code Spring10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/kojozo 10% off (code ALBERTA10)

Supplies, Vintage and Wedding
http://www.etsy.com/shop/squirrelstock 10% off (code abteam10)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyGrandpasPen 20% off (code springsale20)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/tooaquarius 20% off (code Spring1120)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/claychicks 20% off (code Spring1120)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/sixbabygirls 20% off entire order (code teamsale)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/cestlaviedigital Get 4 digital kits for the price of 2 (see announcement)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/j2studios 10% off (code SPRING)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/junquete 15% off (code sale15off)
http://www.etsy.com/shop/suzie2q 10% off (code ABSPRING10)

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

The Slow Road to 100 Etsy Sales






I had my hundredth sale today – it’s been a very long time coming. I thought it might help some of you for me to let you know what I’ve learned over the last few years.



I opened my Etsy store in June of 2008 – that’s right, 2008. Prior to that I had spent several months lurking on the forums, planning and trying to think of just the right name. Not only just the right name, but just the right profile etc etc etc. After that I spent until the fall of 2008 coming up with just the right product. Are you seeing the common theme here? PERFECTIONISM is my first lesson – let go of it. Plan but don’t be like me and have to cover every single situation, product choice, punctuation mark before finally acting.



FEAR was a tough lesson for me. Don’t be afraid to be yourself – my style is very different than many others here – I can’t create things that aren’t me.



I had some early success and it was fun – joined a great team and kept doing all my fabulous research on the forums and searching around on Etsy and other sites on the net. TIME WASTERS is my next lesson – make sure that time that you spend on your business is actually spent on your business, not on all the things that feel like they’re your business but they’re not. Sometimes it’s tough to figure out what is and what isn’t but if your sales aren’t increasing and you feel like you’re spending your whole life on here, whatever you’re doing might just be a time waster.



I would go through fits and spurts of listing, trying new things, branching out...sometimes listing several times a day, sometimes not listing for days or weeks or months. CONSISTENCY was a huge lesson for me and something I’m still struggling with. Momentum is something that you have to work hard to get and still work hard to maintain. Whatever level you wish to work your business at, work it at that level. I take the summers off because we don’t have internet where I spend the summer. That kills my momentum every year and I feel like I have to start all over again. I’ll be changing that this year.



My last big lesson is DONT TAKE ANYTHING PERSONALLY – there will be customers, situations, other sellers, technology, product indecision – it’s all part of a business. Do your best, make things right and chose to let go of things that you just can’t control. I wasted two whole months trying to make a situation work that was just doomed from the start and the situation was making me feel horrible. I should have walked away when I first realized I couldn’t let it go.



I’ve really enjoyed Etsy and the great people I know here. Above is one of the first listings I created for Etsy and a link to a similar card.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

Baby's First Year Album



I absolutely love this little album - it's 3x3 - perfect size for a shower gift or special keepsake for a new mom! Over the next couple of days I'll be listing them in blue and green too. I'm always happy to make custom products if you can't find exactly what you're looking for.