We will be a vendor at the upcoming Johnson County Old Settlers Days (http://www.johnsoncountyoldsettlers.com/index.php).
Here are the details:
Downtown Olathe, KS
Friday 12 pm to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Our booth is 122 on Chestnut St.
Here is a list of craft vendors who are participating: http://www.johnsoncountyoldsettlers.com/sec.php?sec=craftvendorlist
Events Map: http://www.johnsoncountyoldsettlers.com/sec.php?sec=eventmap
If you can't come see us there, you can always find us online at:
www.alexandersdesigns.etsy.com
www.classicallysimple.etsy.com
www.alexandersdesigns.com
Thursday, September 9, 2010
BESTeam Weekly Feature: Claycass.etsy.com
An interview with Cassandra from New York, New York who creates a line of jewelry and her own polymer clay creations.
How did you get started?
I attended a very creative Sunday school program, and as a result I have always enjoyed making things. So when I discovered Etsy I knew I wanted to below immediately.
Where do you create?
I create where ever I am. At home, on vacation, and even when serving jurory duty. If I can sit for awhile, I take my stuff with me. Most of the time I work at a small table that divides my kitchenette from the living room.
Family?
I am the youngest of three girls, and occasionally I notice my sisters wearing some pretty neat jewelry. Usually with a closer look - I realize that it is something I made.
What inspires you to create your products?
There are many things that inspire me to create.
Where do you see yourself and your products in 10 years?
In ten years, I would love to have my business explan to a nice side business generating some good supplementary income.
Any advice you would like to share with a newbie who may be reading this?
Well after being on the internet for a number of years trying to sell my creations, I would suggest you look for ways to promote and generate traffic to your etsy shop.
Where can you be found online?
Claycass can be found in a number of places online. I am on Facebook, Etsy, Flickr, Twitter, Poly-clay.blogspot.com, and Ardnas-sac.blogspot.com
I hope you enjoyed getting to know Claycass, AKA Ardna's Sac.
Have a good day!
Jenny
How did you get started?
I attended a very creative Sunday school program, and as a result I have always enjoyed making things. So when I discovered Etsy I knew I wanted to below immediately.
Where do you create?
I create where ever I am. At home, on vacation, and even when serving jurory duty. If I can sit for awhile, I take my stuff with me. Most of the time I work at a small table that divides my kitchenette from the living room.
Family?
I am the youngest of three girls, and occasionally I notice my sisters wearing some pretty neat jewelry. Usually with a closer look - I realize that it is something I made.
What inspires you to create your products?
There are many things that inspire me to create.
Where do you see yourself and your products in 10 years?
In ten years, I would love to have my business explan to a nice side business generating some good supplementary income.
Any advice you would like to share with a newbie who may be reading this?
Well after being on the internet for a number of years trying to sell my creations, I would suggest you look for ways to promote and generate traffic to your etsy shop.
Where can you be found online?
Claycass can be found in a number of places online. I am on Facebook, Etsy, Flickr, Twitter, Poly-clay.blogspot.com, and Ardnas-sac.blogspot.com
I hope you enjoyed getting to know Claycass, AKA Ardna's Sac.
Have a good day!
Jenny
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
BESTeam Weekly Feature: youaremysunshine.etsy.com
You Are My Sunshine is our special feature this week.
I started making jewelry about 7 years ago as a way to relax from a very stressful job.
Where do you create?
I live in sunny Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida and my "studio" consists of 4 stacked vintage suitcases full of fabric, beads and supplies. I create my items on the kitchen table and I take pictures on the window sill of our bedroom!
Family?
I have a husband and 2 sons, 13 and 10 years old. They take up much of my personal time. My in-laws and extended family live close and we get together at least once a week for a big dinner or coffee.
What inspires you to create your products?
I am inspired by the thought of recycling! I always try to find a second life, a different way to use something that no one wants anymore. I am the gal who is ecstatic to find a pairless rhinestone earring at a yard sale or a broken necklace at the flea market.
Where do you see yourself and your products in 10 years?
I hope to have enough time and resources to create items that make someone else smile.
Any advice you would like to share with a newbie who may be reading this?
I would say start with a great product, take great pictures. Learn about SEO and social media marketing. Enjoy what you do. Join teams!
Where can you be found online?
Bloghttp://ninas-day.blogspot.com
Handmadehttp://youaremysunshine.etsy.com
http://youaremysunshine.artfire.com
http://youaremysunshine.1000Markets.com
Vintagehttp://mysunshinevintage.etsy.com
http://vintagecharming.artfire.com
http://youaremysunshine.zibbet.com
Flickr: http://youaremysunshine-etsy.flickr.com (I post my handmade and vintage items!)
Facebook: http://youaremysunshine.facebook.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/mysunshine4etsy
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Fall Craft Show Season
Our Fall Craft Show Season is About to Start!!!
The first show is:
Santa Cali Gon festival
Labor Day Weekend 2010!
On the Historic Independence Square Independence, MO
Festival Dates and Times:
Sept. 3 - Noon - 11 p.m.
Sept. 4 - 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sept. 5 - 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Sept. 6 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Our booth will be across the street from Dave's Deli; here is a map: http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&ie=UTF8&q=Dave's+Deli;+Independence,+MO&fb=1&gl=us&hq=Dave's+Deli;&hnear=Independence,+MO&view=map&f=d&daddr=214+West+Maple+Avenue,+Independence,+MO+64050-2816&geocode=CfFH43fanb0QFUaCVAIdbk5f-iHIL4SrNliecA&ved=0CHoQ_wY&sa=X&ei=s3J2TNf3CKO0yAS779ixBQ
We will not be in a big tent, but just outside the big tents in our own space.
For more information about the festival, visit: http://www.santacaligon.com/
The rest of our fall show schedule can be found at: http://www.alexandersdesigns.com/wheretobuy.htm
We will send out reminders a few days before each show. Some will contain fabulous coupons-so keep your eyes open for those!
Have a great day!
Jenny
Monday, August 23, 2010
BESTeam Weekly Feature: UniqueDesignsbyMsP.etsy.com
We are happy to feature and introduce to you Unique Designs By Ms P.
How did you get started?
I have loved color, fabric, texture, and bling for as long as I can remember. These passions have taken me into may forms of crafting; designing and sewing clothing and assessories, creating assessories with the crochet hook, and assembling jewelry to compliment my designs. I turned to Etsy as a way to finance my addiction and found that I enjoyed providing designs for unique self expression even more.
Where do you create?
I work from a small home office in Northern California.
Family?
At this stage of life, the children are grown and starting families of their own. This allowes me the opportunity to spend time creating.
What inspires you to create your products?
Everything and nothing; looking through a seed catalog, walking along the ocean or in the woods, the colors in a particular fabric or yarn, a specific bead or beads, or the quiet stillness of an early morning. There are times when I create daily, and times when I get nothing.
Where do you see yourself and your products in 10 years?
In 10 years, I know that I will still be creating and my plan is to have established enough of a following to have gained financial serenity.
Any advice you would like to share with a newbie who may be reading this?
First of all, get comfortable with self promotion. If your product is wearable, always wear it in some form; if you make jewelry, wear your own jewelry. Second, whatever means you choose, be consistant. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter or blogging, set a schedule and stick to it. Always remember to "pay it forward"; if you have a facebook page, connect with those who have "fanned" you, set aside time to read their comments and respond on a regular basis. If you have a blog with followers, make sure you check out their blogs and leave comments.
Where can you be found online?
http://www.uniquedesignsbymsp.etsy.com
http://www.uniquedisingsbymsp.blogspot.com
http://www.twitter.com/myuniquedesigns
Discount for my blog followers:
Specially for any of your readers, I will offer free shipping from now through December 15, 2010. When ordering, leave a message in the special instruction box stating that they discovered me from Alexander's Designs Blog.
Have a great week!
Jenn
How did you get started?
I have loved color, fabric, texture, and bling for as long as I can remember. These passions have taken me into may forms of crafting; designing and sewing clothing and assessories, creating assessories with the crochet hook, and assembling jewelry to compliment my designs. I turned to Etsy as a way to finance my addiction and found that I enjoyed providing designs for unique self expression even more.
Where do you create?
I work from a small home office in Northern California.
Family?
At this stage of life, the children are grown and starting families of their own. This allowes me the opportunity to spend time creating.
What inspires you to create your products?
Everything and nothing; looking through a seed catalog, walking along the ocean or in the woods, the colors in a particular fabric or yarn, a specific bead or beads, or the quiet stillness of an early morning. There are times when I create daily, and times when I get nothing.
Where do you see yourself and your products in 10 years?
In 10 years, I know that I will still be creating and my plan is to have established enough of a following to have gained financial serenity.
Any advice you would like to share with a newbie who may be reading this?
First of all, get comfortable with self promotion. If your product is wearable, always wear it in some form; if you make jewelry, wear your own jewelry. Second, whatever means you choose, be consistant. Whether it is Facebook, Twitter or blogging, set a schedule and stick to it. Always remember to "pay it forward"; if you have a facebook page, connect with those who have "fanned" you, set aside time to read their comments and respond on a regular basis. If you have a blog with followers, make sure you check out their blogs and leave comments.
Where can you be found online?
http://www.uniquedesignsbymsp.etsy.com
http://www.uniquedisingsbymsp.blogspot.com
http://www.twitter.com/myuniquedesigns
Discount for my blog followers:
Specially for any of your readers, I will offer free shipping from now through December 15, 2010. When ordering, leave a message in the special instruction box stating that they discovered me from Alexander's Designs Blog.
Have a great week!
Jenn
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