popping in!

Hello everyone!

Just a quick note before I get ready for work to draw your attention to a contest on Etsy that is alot of fun.

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5936605&page=1

welcome to our $1000 give-a-way!!!!WhatsInTheBox.etsy.com is a collection of FEATURE shops that will be included in a $1000 give away prize!!!!! Absolutely no purchase necessary!Do you like to MEET NEW PEOPLE, play GAMES, and win FABULOUS PRIZES like $1000 worth of GIFT CERTIFICATES from the shops you see listed here??? then come chat with us... Each reply will be counted as an entry in the drawing!Come say hi, self promote, meet the artists, or shop in some of the stores listed at WhatsInTheBox.etsy.com and let people know what you would put in YOUR ultimate mystery box! We play a lot of games and there are prizes as we go. And there are some AMAZING specials that are only available to those who are "in the know" on the thread.and sellers, if you want to be a part of this exciting experience, gain more exposure and drive more business to your store, then conversation us herehttp://www.etsy.com/convo_new.php?to_username=WhatsInTheBoxwe'd love to add you to our list of FEATURED SELLERS and include you in our next big drawing!!!! all it takes is one $20 gift certificate donation per store and a one time fee of $1 to cover the cost of your listing. Once we have 51 items listed here we will draw a winner and start all over again!You dont have to donate to play. and if you do donate... you can still WIN!remember enter as often as you want... all we ask is that they are constructive replies... please no one letter or one word answers...

If you are on this list please cut and paste this list and add a few words next to your name that people know what you sell, at a glance. please keep each shop to one line as it displays best that way ;Dthis rounds feature sellers so far include:1. frommyhandstoyours.etsy.com DESTASH, jewelry, scarves, shredded t's2. Vidia2be.etsy.com3. VictorianTimes.etsy.com (vintage & Reproduction items)4. Sarahinflorida.etsy.com5. DesignsbyEricaKortz.etsy.com6. SouthernCreations.etsy.com-jewelry,photography,floral7. JewelrybyJenn.etsy.com8. HippyKlippyKlopShop.etsy.com A lil bit of everything9. Junquete.etsy.com10. HavenDawnDesigns.etsy.com11. ClearLakeCreations.etsy.com12. Desera21.etsy.com Hair Bows & Accessories13. HammelmanArt.etsy.com14. Sunnfox.etsy.com vintage treasures15. Sheltie19.etsy.com16. MoleHillTreasures.etsy.com17. Krishenka.etsy.com18. BeadWired8.etsy.com19. ILoveHelloKitty.etsy.com20. FlightFancy.etsy.com21. Lyndee495.etsy.com22. Lilesj.etsy.com-handmade chainmaille & metal jewelry23. SarahNWonderland.etsy.com24. Buppins.etsy.com vintage finds25. IvyRoad.etsy.com26. LizardQueenJewelry.etsy.com - One of a Kind & Custom Jewelry27. CocosCreations.etsy.com-paper quilled items!!!28. ShaShaAnn.etsy.com Art, Children's Art, ACEOs29. JodayCraf.etsy.com30. LoveStamp.etsy.com31. LadyFarrah.etsy.com

I know it looks cluttery (is that a word?) but please take some time to check it out. We have alot of fun and there are alot of great shops to look at. Who knows? Maybe you'll even win the big prize. Even if you don't, you still win some new friends!

That's all I have time for today. Really hate when work gets in the way of having fun!

Until next time...

Jenn
http://www.jewelrybyjenn.etsy.com/

Time to get busy

I wouldn't say I've had an UNproductive day but I certainly didn't do the things that I really wanted to. Last night, instead of sleeping I set up this blog and as a result, I ended up sleeping till 1pm or so. Not a stellar start to my day! Then, while I wanted to just sit and bead to my heart's content, I decided that I really needed to get the stuff done in my house before doing what I consider the fun stuff. This is the first time since then that I've had time to sit and catch my breath! What I ended up doing today was painting my living room (all but one wall that has to be patched up) and when that was done, cleaning and organizing it. Including my desk which was quite a feat! In between I made dinner. Now is the time for ME.

Before diving back into my beads, though, I decided that I really need to set some goals down in writing. I know there are some things I need to order and there is nothing worse than getting into a project just to find that I don't have enough materials. I tend to be a procrastinator and putting my goals into writing seems to help to prod me along when I don't want to do the more boring tasks involved in selling jewelry (or any product for that matter). If I had my way, I would sit and bead day in and day out and someone else would magically market my things and list them on etsy for me, including taking all the pictures and writing the copy. Not one of my favorite things to do =) Alas, there is only me to do it all *cue the sad music*

So here is the plan. I will list some of my goals here so that I have witnesses to what I want to get done. Harder to make excuses then!

1. Organize supply area to make it easier to find things.
2. Place one order every week or so as opposed to several separate orders when I've missed something that needs to be replaced. Shipping costs are eating me alive!
3. Take pictures and post pieces every other day.
4. Promote everyday: here, on twitter, on plumdrop, on etsy. But DON'T get sucked in to it so much that I don't get anything done!
5. Keep having fun. Enjoy the creating. Keep learning and improving my craft.

I think that's enough for now. I think I'll go play now. May even make something for me to wear to work tomorrow!