New Featured Seller

Tell us about yourself.(Name, location, etc)
My name is Ruth and I'm from Pittsburgh PA; I work as a special
effects artist and a freelance illustrator but after 12 hours a day on
the computer I just need a break so I do crafting


What made you want to start crafting?
I always liked beading and making things as a kid and I stopped doing
it in college because of time but now I have a bit more time to make
my jewelry and other items and it's very soothing to do

What do you sell?
Earrings and beachy shell hair ornaments at the moment but I have a
massive collection of Fimo clay fantasy horns I'll start selling later
in the summer closer to Halloween.

What makes you different from other sellers?
I make almost all of my jewelry and hair clips using recycled beads
and shells from old necklaces and collections. Most of my jewelry is
also themed for the game player in mind and tends to be styles that
are quite different from what you could buy in the store such as
earrings with glass water drops or single post dangles with various
funky vintage beads.

What advice to you have for other crafters?
Stick to it and keep crafting; even if the items don't sell on Etsy
you still have some awesome gifts for friends


Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I really love my seashell barrettes. Right now my hair is too short to
wear any of the bigger ones so I'm selling them and hoping that they
get a good home with someone else who loves the beach as much as I do

Tell us about your newest item for sale?
My newest items are two sea shell collector hair barrettes. These
large clips are covered with tiny vintage seashells that were given to
me by the folks at my church. The church had them for sunday school
classes and art projects since the 60s but kids now don't want to play
with shells so they had a massive case of shells in amazing condition
and since they knew I crafted I got them! So now these shells are on
my hair clip making each one a tiny collection all on its own.

Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I'd like to get into making more fancy jewelry as well as necklaces
and arm cuffs; perhaps getting into that steampunk trend because I
have a box of old vintage keys that I think would be great for
jewelry.

Where can we buy your products?
http://warriortree.etsy.com for my jewelry and hair things

Are there any other links that you would like to include?
http://www.warriortree.com is my professional art portfolio for
illustrations and 3d work

Samples of Ruth's work:

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EtsyBABY Promo

There is a Valentine's Day promo going on at EtsyBABY. EtsyBABY is an Official Etsy Street Team of sellers who specialize in baby items suitable for infants up to 24 months(2t), or have items for Baby Shower Gifts.

Here is the link to the promotion:
http://goldtonedesigns.com/bowbear

For more info on the EtsyBABY street team, please visit:
http://EtsyBABY.blogspot.com - BLOG
http://etsyBABY.etsy.com - TEAM SHOP

New Items for sale

I just launched a new line of products. They are called Get a Grip Bottle handles. Here is the information on them:

Let your baby have a little independence! Your baby will think that she is all "it" when she can hold her bottle by herself.

Fits Avent bottles or bottles that are 9 inches around.

Handles are wide to fit all size hands.

Great for daycares and play groups. You won't have to worry about giving your child another child's bottle. You will always know which one is hers!

Will catch the drips from a leaky bottle. When it gets dirty, just throw it into the washing machine.

Hooks with velcro.

I can make bottle handles with any fabric that you see in my shop, or contact me and I can custom create a style just for you.

**If you have a different style bottle, contact me at simply.sophia@hotmail.com me with the measurements of the bottle and I can create one for you.**

View more pictures and purchase item(s) here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5203561&section_id=5262193

First Custom Listing!

I made and sold my first custom changing station! It was a lot of fun working on a project specifically for someone else.

The colors look amazing together. Here it is:





View my shop here:
http://www.simplysophia.etsy.com

Hello everyone,
I've finally managed to make a new changing station. Quite the feat with a mobile 7 month old in the house!

Squared Off portable changing station

This is a changing station for busy moms on the go. Will fit up to 6 diapers and a wipes container. Rolls up into a discreet package that will easily fit into your diaper bag.

Front side of this changing pad is a yellow print with multicolored squares. The inside has a cool red design.

The center of the pad is lined with a soft batting so your child has a soft place to lay no matter where you change him/her! No more changing your baby directly on those changing booths that are full of germs!

I made one of these for my daughter and it is the best thing ever! I recommend that every mom should get one!


Approx 27 1/2" in height and 30" in width


EASY TO CLEAN!! Just throw it into your washing machine!

I am happy to make a custom changing station to fit your color scheme

View listing here:

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=8573077

Featured Seller No. 4

Featured Seller: Pix for Kix

Tell us about yourself.
My name is Heidi Smith, and I’m 21 years old. I live in southern California, and have fro most of my life. I’m finishing up my last semesters of college, as well as planning a wedding. I’m planning to be getting marries on May 10, 2008, to my most wonderful fiance’ who is currently serving in the Marine Corps in Iraq.

What made you want to start crafting?
I’ve just always loved to craft, but mostly my grandmother got e started with photography.

What do you sell?
PHOTOGRAPHY!!!:) And the occasional faith seed

What makes you different from other sellers? I’m not too sure, but I am extremely passionate about photography

What advice to you have for other crafters?
do what you love.listen to the advice of others.only apply if it doesn’t change who you are.

Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love my hummingbird photo! I think it was such a privilege for me to be able to capture it. It has been in a couple of contests and is now in the “Judges Pick” section of one particular contest.

Tell us about your newest item for sale?
This is a wonderful set of playful pictures I took in a classroom. My favorite of the four is a picture of a little toy soldier that’s in a shooting position and guarding the American Flag…some of the little boys in the classroom set it up, and I fell in love with it. It probably has a lot to do with the fact that my man is in Iraq

Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I have had the opportunity to do many sessions with individuals, and I think that that is my FAVORITE thing to do! Mostly it has been friends, but the results are ALWAYS extremely rewarding and I don’t ever see myself quitting.

Where can we buy your products?
http://www.pix4kix.etsy.com

Are there any other links that you would like to include?
Nope