Just in Time for Valentine's Day!

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

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

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/

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Marketing and Promoting Sorta

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

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
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Allysin.etsy.com

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.

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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.

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