Jewelicide's Blog

Ways to Make Money 3

2010-01-12T00:51:00.001-08:00

Instant Cash Sweepstakes
*This site is pretty fun and it gives you the chance to make money too! All you have to do is answer 3 question surveys for points and occasionally you'll get cash too. The points are entries into the daily drawing for $50. You can get additional points by creating your own surveys. The person who referred me to Instant Cash Sweepstakes won the $50 drawing over 3 times. Another great thing about ICS is if your referrals win the $50 drawing you receive a matching prize. The site is free to sign up for. Payment is through Paypal and will be sent within 72hrs.

Also, you receive coins for each survey which can be turned in for prizes.

Kandi Cuffs

2009-10-09T00:15:00.000-07:00

I've been obsessed with making kandi cuffs for the past few months. I used to be involved in the rave scene and I loved the bright colors and fun accessories. So I started creating kandi cuffs and listing them in my Allysin Etsy site:

If you want to check them out, click here: Allysin Kandi Cuffs

Ways to Make Money 2

2009-09-27T17:03:00.000-07:00

Here are a few other reputable survey sites. I'll add GPT and PTC sites in the next couple of posts.

1. Pinecone Research: the best. You get paid for every survey by check or PayPal. Membership is not open often so you have to search for a link. The amount of time it takes to complete the surveys is always reasonable and payment is usually $3. There is no survey disqualification which means you always get paid for your time! This is definitely my favorite survey site

2. Lightspeed Panel: Lots of surveys. Payout is through PayPal. Payment is reliable, being credited for the survey is not. You can redeem your points for prizes or cash. I always take the money. 575 points allows you to receive $5 by PayPal. It takes 5-7 days to appear in your PayPal account. http://lightspeedpanel.com

3. Permission Research: This is an ok survey site. I don’t qualify for most of their surveys. However, they do offer a token for every survey that you attempt and you can use that token to play their slot machine and win some points. I managed to obtain a $25 Macy’s gift card by accumulating tokens. I received my gift card super fast and have heard that other members have had good experiences with redeeming their points. One major disadvantage about Permission Research is that they want you to download their software upon registration. Somehow, I managed to avoid that. I would not recommend the software download. I’ve heard some bad things about it. http://permissionresearch.com

4. SurveySpot: This site is great. Its easy to qualify for surveys because they send so many. Sometimes, it takes a few weeks to be credited for a survey but Surveyspot is reliable. A lot of members have claimed to have made a lot of money with this site. Payment is by check. http://surveyspot.com

New Halloween Items

2009-09-11T11:46:00.000-07:00

These new items have been listed and relisted for the upcoming Halloween season. They're in my Kitschy-kawaii shop: Allysin

1. Halloween Kandi Cuff
2. Orange Flower Studs
3. Black Flower Studs
4. White Flower Studs

Free Stuff and Ways to Make Money

2009-07-31T22:57:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for free goodies and great deals check out these sites:
Free Stuff Times:

My Good Cents: A great blog with money savers, great deals, sweepstakes and other fun ways to make a buck

I'll start with a few good survey sites and add some more in the next blog post. Here are a few of my favorites:

1. Opinion Outpost: Their surveys are between $1-$6 dollars and come a few times a week. They are easier to qualify for and the pay each month by check. The payout is only $5. This is one of my favorites. I’ve made over $100 in about 2-3 months. http://OpinionOutpost.com/join/6422461

2. Your2Cents (now known as Toluna): The site is legit but surveys don’t come that often. The site has greatly improved. They have polls, profiles and an active community. Once you reach $10 you can request payout. I have cashed out with them a few times. However, the only thing I don’t like about them is that it took 2 months for me to receive my check. Toluna

3. Synovate aka Global Opinion Panels: Another great survey site. I have cashed out with them over 5 times. Once you reach 5000 points or $5 you can request payment. The surveys usually aren’t very long and they give you a nice amount of points. Payout is by check. It takes 6-8 wks. to receive payment. Global Opinion Panels

4. HCDsurveys: I don’t get many surveys from them but some people seem to love them. Cash out is 1000 points ($10). Checks take 6-8 weeks. HCD Surveys

5. MyView: you get $1-$5 per survey but you can’t cash out until you accumulate $25. I like MyView but it has its disadvantages. They take a while to approve surveys. Even though, you completed a survey, MyView still has to approve it and that can take a week or more. I did cash out with the site and I received my $25 payment in less than a week. They pay through Paypal. MyView

Jewelry Giveaway!!!

2009-05-27T12:56:00.000-07:00

Want to win a pair of earrings from my shop? Enter here:

A Little Etsy Love

Enter the giveaway to win these:

Check it out: A Little Etsy Love
* Better your chances of winning with extra entries.

My jewelry shop: Jewelicide

Swagbucks!

2009-05-01T23:23:00.000-07:00

Swagbucks is a pay to search site. You get points for doing normal searches like you would on Google. You can then cash those points in for prizes such as gift cards, cds, video games, posters, etc. I've already cashed out for a $15 itunes gift card and three $5 Amazon gift cards. If you want to check it out or sign up as my referral, click the banner or link. Swagbucks

New Supplies=New Jewelry!

2009-04-07T22:51:00.000-07:00

Peruvian Chalcedony and Gold Fill Earrings

Watermelon Tourmaline and Lemon Quartz Earrings

A Super Easy Way to Make Money!

2009-03-31T22:24:00.000-07:00

Lately, I have been trying to find easy ways to make money on the side. One of my favorite money saving blogs recommended a site called, YouData. YouData pays you just to browse websites. The websites aren't spyware sites. They're sites that I would normally visit. Here's an example of a site that they pay you to visit: fossil.com. I made over $1.50 in only a few seconds. There is no minimum payout and you get paid every friday through Paypal. You definitely won't get rich on this site but YouData is a great site for those of us that are trying to earn a little extra money.

YouData

Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth on Etsy

2009-03-25T01:26:00.000-07:00

I am more of a seller than a buyer when it comes to Etsy but I have a huge weakness for homemade sweets. In fact, my first Etsy purchase was for some chocolate chip cookies with butter cream filling. They were absolutely delicious! I definitely plan on buying some more! There are tons of Etsyians that have shops that just make my mouth water. I swear that I can smell some of those goodies through the screen. lol. Here are a few treats from some Etsy shops that look amazing:

1. Brownie Sampler from A Sugar Affair

2. Almond Joy Sundae Cupcake from Delectable Delights

3. White Chocolate Fudge with Toasted Almonds and Butter Toffee from Sugarsmitten

The Bracelet that will Never Sell, Finally Sold!

2009-03-19T14:25:00.000-07:00

The Tangerine Dream Cuff finally sold! It was listed in my Etsy shop over two years ago, it had over 39 hearts and just about a kabillion views. It was finally adopted and sent to a good home at the end of February.

Here it is

I'll be making another one soon so be sure to check out the shop: Jewelicide

Jewelicide Poll Results

2009-03-02T14:50:00.000-08:00

71% of voters thought that I should keep my name.

29% of voters thought that I should change the name, Jewelicide.

So, my jewelry shop name will still be called Jewelicide Jewelry.

The End of Jewelicide?

2009-02-22T13:39:00.000-08:00

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Please leave a comment if you have any suggestions for a new shop name.

Just in Time for Valentine's Day!

2009-02-01T22:05:00.000-08:00

Valentine's Day and Shameless Self Promotion
-These cute little earrings have been in my shop and have not been receiving much attention so I decided to promote them here a bit.

Check out these Swarovski Valentine Earrings

These earrings are made with gold fill findings, Swarovski bicones and red glass hearts. They're a cute little gift for that special day. They are listed here in my Etsy shop: Jewelicide.etsy.com

Get Me Out of Here

2008-12-16T23:07:00.000-08:00

I have to get out of here...I have just finished college and now I'm forced to move back in with the rents. The economy poo-pooed all over my after college plans so now I'm stuck in suburbia until I can find a decent and trustworthy roommate. I can't stand it here. It’s always cloudy and it's a small town so there's nothing to do. I guess things could be way worse. So, I guess I should count my blessings and just deal with it.

Plurfection Supplies

2008-12-11T00:15:00.000-08:00

I have decided not to buy any supplies until I sell a few in my shop. So far sales have been nonexistent. So...stop by my supply shop if you are looking for jewelry supplies, buttons, pendants and findings...or check out the other members of the Etsy Supply Street Team: http://www.etsysupplystreetteam.etsy.com/

Etsy
Buy Handmade
Plurfection

Marketing and Promoting Sorta

2008-11-11T12:41:00.000-08:00

I have finally joined Twitter after hearing other Etsyians rave about it. Supposedly, it is a great promotional tool. I still have no clue on how to use it but I am currently trying to figure it out. If you would like to follow me, here's my link: https://twitter.com/Jewelicide

Update: I think that I have received a few sales after joining Twitter. It has brought traffic to my Etsy sites and I have also discovered some some great artists and Etsians. Plus, its somewhat addicting.

I am also experimenting with 1000 Markets and Art Fire.
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=11668
http://www.1000markets.com/users/jewelicide

My Christmas Wishlist-Item #1

2008-10-24T13:30:00.000-07:00

Fruitstripe Necklace and Bracelet by REWARESTYLE

There's nothing cooler than lego jewelry with gemstones embedded in it! I love these two items so much.

This necklace is made with synthetic ruby corundum set in 14kt gold, sterling silver, etc.
Link to Fruitstripe Necklace

Link to Fruitstripe Bracelet
Check this Etsyian out. There are tons of awesome goodies in this shop!
REWARESTYLE
Rewarestyle profile

Allysin.etsy.com

2008-09-24T13:40:00.000-07:00

Finally, my fun and funky kawaii shop, Allysin.etsy.com, is up and running again. I have recently listed some beaded "candy" cuffs that are dedicated to my love of the rave. I plan on uploading some stud earrings in the upcoming week. I only have 8 items listed so far but I plan on having a nice quantity of different items available in the next month or so.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
Allysin

2008-09-01T14:52:00.000-07:00

80 Percent of U.S. Populace Now Selling Handmade Jewelry

WASHINGTON, DC—According to a Department Of Labor report released Monday, four out of five Americans derive at least a portion of their income from the sale of handmade jewelry. "In the past 10 years, the number of Americans selling or attempting to sell jewelry of their own creation has risen tenfold," Labor Department spokesman Gary Hardwick told reporters...-The Onion(http://www.theonion.com/content/node/31542)

-Ha ha. Even though this article is satirical, it sure seems like everyone is making and selling handmade jewelry these days. It's such an intense and competitive market.

Etsy
Buy Handmade
Jewelicide

Penny Haterz

2008-07-24T14:04:00.000-07:00

Why is it that every time I bend down to pick up a penny I get crap from my roommates? They say I look tacky picking up stuff off of the ground or whatever. For me pennies add up-they are still considered to be currency, i.e. pennies=money and money=good.

I'm not destitute, I live a very comfortable suburban life, however, I am still going to pick up every frellin' penny I see. Needless to say, the people who give me crap about this do not even have a dollar to their name much less a friggin' penny. Leave me be penny haters!

Here's an example of a successful penny picker-upper, the dude has $13,084.59 in pennies: Penny Jackpot Dude

oh ya, According to Coinstar, there's more than $10.5 billion in loose change sitting idle in American homes.

DUNKAROOS...

2008-07-06T20:24:00.000-07:00

...Whatever happened to these yummy snacks? I have been searching the aisles of my local grocery store trying to find them. I assume that they've been discontinued but I want them back...NOW! I'm Hungry!

If anyone knows where I can find some please let me know. I will greatly appreciate it!

A Pleasant Surprise

2008-06-11T15:12:00.000-07:00

Look what I found...

Recently, my mom purchased some flowers from Home Depot and put them up in the front yard. Shortly after two robins decided to create their new home and start a family in the basket of flowers. Every time my mom takes the plant down to water it they go insane.

If you look closely you can see the mother or father's head poking out

The eggs have recently hatched but I haven't taken a picture of the babies yet.

Finally-New Etsy Items

2008-05-29T11:35:00.000-07:00

I haven't listed anything new on Etsy in over a month. So I decided to start crafting and create some new items (only 3, but at least its something) . It's about time.

Teardrop Earrings on Etsy

These earrings consist of Peridot and Carnelian along with glass teardrop

Tourmaline and Garnet Bracelet on Etsy

watermelon tourmaline along with faceted garnet and gold vermeil

Teardrop Necklace on Etsy

These necklace consist of Peridot and Carnelian along with glass teardrop

Atlanta the Strange

2008-05-14T16:17:00.001-07:00

When people typically think of Atlanta they tend to think of a big urban city, but after aimlessly driving around with my boyfriend I've discovered some of Atlanta's hidden oddities.

Most of these pictures are of Old Atlanta Prison Farm and some unknown place.

The Atlanta Prison Farm is 290 acres. It was deserted and had been used as a police training ground, a burial ground for the zoo, and a landfill, among other things.
The 700 bed prison farm is located within Northeast Atlanta. The inmates at this facility served sentences for ordinance and traffic offenses and were routinely assigned to farming, livestock, cannery and dairy operation details. -http://www.atlantaga.gov/government/corrections/doc_history.aspx

Here are a few from old Atlanta Prison Farm (click for bigger pic):

I have no clue what the last two pics are of. I know it is somewhere in the Lakewood area of Georgia.

ALLYSIN-New Etsy Shop!!!

2008-05-14T13:40:00.000-07:00

I just created another Etsy shop. It's mainly just trendy & funky jewelry. It's also very affordable.
(click pics to enlarge)

New New New!!!

2008-04-25T09:35:00.000-07:00

MY FLICKR

Amethyst,Ametrine and Peridot Necklace

lolite, garnet and sterling silver necklace

Peridot and Carnelian Bracelet on Etsy

Random Vacation Photos

2008-04-17T00:05:00.000-07:00

I'm thinking about selling prints. What do you think?

These have been taken in the following places:
Asheville,North Carolina
Chicago, Illinois
Montego Bay, Jamaica
New Orleans, Lousiana
Chattahoochee River, Georgia

A Sugar Affair's Delectable Chocolate Chip and Butter Cream Sandwiches

2008-04-15T11:10:00.000-07:00

I recently purchased the mini chocolate chip and butter cream sandwiches from A Sugar Affair and let me tell you they are delicious! They are the perfect thing to brighten up a gloomy day. I will definitely be going back for more and more. She also has tons of other yummies in her shop:
ASugarAffair

Revolution Money Exchange?????

2008-04-13T12:25:00.000-07:00

Revolution Money Exchange is supposed to be a free alternative to Paypal and they give you $25 just for signing up. That all sounds great but how safe are you? Is your info protected? I'd like to know the answers to these questions.

I have considered signing up for Revolution Money Exchange(RME)recently but declined after reading their privacy policy and that they request a social security number.
They are allowed to share your personal info. They give you the option to opt out but in order to do that you have to print out and mail the opt out form to them.

Their privacy policy also states that they may disclose your social security number and other info to a third party. I haven't heard any horror stories, but the site is fairly new. If anyone has any info on this please leave a comment.

https://www.revolutionmoneyexchange.com

The Bracelet That Will Never Sell

2008-04-12T22:01:00.000-07:00

After being listed a kabillion years ago, 34 hearts, and a kabillion views (most of which have been lost due to the Etsy server) this bracelet still remains in my shop.

UP FOR ADOPTION:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6283250

Newest Item-Lemon Quartz Necklace

2008-04-08T12:22:00.000-07:00

New Lemon Quartz Necklace
Lemon Quartz Necklace Link

The necklace consists of blue topaz, aquamarine, peridot, amethyst, citrine and a huge 9 carat chunk of faceted lemon quartz.It measures 17 inches but will have a 3 inch sterling silver adjustable chain.The clasp is a sterling silver lobster clasp.
The pendant is 9 carats of lemon quartz and measures an inch long.

I'm Proud of this one!