October Giveaway

To win, post a comment in my blog or add my blog to your followers. The prize is your choice of any 2 of the Halloween snap clips above. The giveaway ends on Friday, so that I can ship on Saturday and you'll have time to wear them all month! To see the listing for theses clips visit:
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15174372

Please visit the original thread in Promotions:
http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=5830953
to let me know that you participated!

Featured Seller

Let's hear it for RandomCatGirl!



Tell us about yourself.(Name, Shop Name, Shop Link, location, etc)
My name is Sarah Macklin and I run the accessories business Random CatGirl. Meow! You can find me at my main store, www.randomcatgirl.com and on etsy at www.randomcatgirl.etsy.com.

What made you want to start crafting?
Heh-heh. When wasn’t I crafting? I’ve always been a creative person (went to school for art) and loved working with my hands so crafting just evolved from my art.

What do you sell?
I sell jewelry, totes and purses, and kanzashi which is Japanese for hair ornaments.

What makes you different from other sellers?
I try to blend a unique style to my creations by mixing in different influences and cultures.

What advice to you have for other crafters?
Love what you do and try to do your best at it. Remember, there is always room for improvement and new ideas.

Do you have any items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I absolutely love my kanzashi. They’re made from a technique that I learned that is similar to origami. Instead of paper, squares of fabric are folded to make different flowers, cranes, butterflies, and more. It’s sadly dying out in Japan so I’m very glad that I learned how to do it.

Tell us about your latest item for sale.
Well, it’s a kanzashi as well. It’s made in the style of a cherry blossom and since I made it from a sushi print I made a sushi roll bead from polymer clay for the center embellishment. It was really fun to make.

Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I would love to have my items in boutiques around my area and see one of my purses in a fashion magazine. I’ll get there eventually.

Where can we buy your products?
You can buy my products at www.randomcatgirl.com for my limited edition accessories and at www.randomcatgirl.etsy.com for many of my one-of-a-kind items. ^_^

Are there any other links that you would like to include?
If you’d like to see how I work and what else is going on with the random catgirl you can check out my blog at www.randomcatgirl.wordpress.com.

Featured Seller

This week's featured seller is Ellen from Just Add Memories.




Tell us about yourself.(Name, Shop Name, Shop Link, location, etc)
name= Ellen Sviatko, shop= www.JustAddMemories.etsy.com , shop name=Just Add Memories, location= Maryland

What made you want to start crafting?
About 3 years ago I discovered scrapbooking at a MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) meeting
at my church and I have been hooked ever since! I love the idea of making a scrapbook item for someone and having it be an item they will treasure for years to come!

What do you sell?
I sell scrapbook items. I make custom scrapbook albums just for you. I also have pre-made mini scrapbook albums, journals, and scrapbook embellishments in my shop.

What makes you different from other sellers?
I have a passion for scrapbooking and I have my own unique style.

What advice to you have for other crafters?
Advice-Stick with it and do not give up. Also- If you do not record your memories of your life who will?

Do you have an items in your store that you love? Tell us about it.
I love all my mini scrapbbok albums. They become like my children. Each is unique and different. I also love the ribbon flowers I have in my shop.

Where do you see yourself going with your craft in the future?
I would love to expand and grow as a scrapbooker and do more custom work for individuals.

Where can we buy your products?
You can buy my products on www.justaddmemories.etsy.com .

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Mod Pink and Brown Clip Set

This is a set of 2 snap clippies. These clips are perfect for newborns and babies because the hold even the smallest amount of hair.

These clips are approximately 1 1/4".

Please contact me if you would like to order Simply Clippies in custom colors.

As with any small objects, please supervise small children who may handle the clip, as it could be a choking hazard. The buyer assumes all liability at time of purchase.

Fall Fun and Halloween Clippies

Two new sets of clips are now available. Currently you can only purchase them trough my Etsy store. Coming soon to the Simply Sophia website.

Fall Fun - set of 2 clips

These cute set of clips will compliment any fall wardrobe!

These clips are approximately 1 3/4" long. They are set on fully lined double prong alligator clips.

Set of 4 Halloween Snap Clips for Toddlers/Infants

This is a set of 4 snap clippies. These clips are perfect for newborns and babies because the hold even the smallest amount of hair. These clips are approximately 1 1/4".

New Clips for Sale

I am happy to report that I have a few new hair clips for sale.
The first one is made to match Gymboree's Ice Cream Social line. It is approximately 1 3/4" long.

The second is a maroon and black clip with a dainty rose attached to the top. It would be perfect with a Christmas outfit. This clip is approximately 1 3/4" long.

Both clips are set on fully lined double prong alligator clips.