Spring Madness

Since January 1st my shop has been madder than a mad thing.

I have had 315 sales, which averages out nearly 80 sales a month, and as most of those have been for multiple items, it's been a bit crazy!!

I realise that it's due to Wedding Season and am not sure when that will slow down, but I reckon pretty soon. Then no doubt I shall bemoan a lack of sales.

Since I last blogged there have been more changes on Etsy. I followed the whole reseller-as-featured-seller fiasco in the forums and am waiting to see how the rushed-in-to-cover-up the said fiasco Wedding Categories fiasco will pan out. I am one of the lucky ones, several of my bracelets are being featured in the bridal party category. I understand how completely frustrated other sellers are though, as tomorrow I may be one of them and not featured at all.

I've also received my first negative feedback. From a buyer in the US who was unhappy that her item hadn't arrived with her in 3 working days. Etsy admin refused to change it as they don't judge the fairness of feedback, which means that international sellers on Etsy will always be vulnerable to unfair feedback from buyers who have unrealistic shipping expectations. I have now added to all my listings, as well as shop announcement, policies and a follow up convo, that I am in the UK and therefore shipping times will be slower. And I must say, maybe it was me being sensitive after that big red neg, but many of my lovely buyers leaving feedback after it have gone out of their way to comment on speedy shipping considering I am international - so thank you!!

So I thought I would share some of my new items that I've got in my shop.

Navy and Coral Bling Bracelet

2 Strand Ivory Pearl and Rhinestone Bracelet

White Pearl Rhinestone Earrings

SALE!

I've decided to have a sale section which includes memory wire bracelets, pearl cluster bracelets and some earrings.

All items are 25% off and include this Mint Green and White Pearl Cluster Bracelet



this Purple Beaded Memory Wire Bracelet


and these Bridal Ivory Pearl and Cubic Zirconia Floral Earrings

Mondays Featured Sellers

This week I'm featuring more of the work of sellers on the British Sellers on Etsy team



Pink alphabet quilted wall hanging/ playmat by LilacElephant

Hyacinth by DonnaWhittakar

CUSTOM house portrait by Scully107

Vintage Sky Blue Hand Beaded Purse by Retromagination

Swarovski Crystal, sterling silver & Copperwrap Earrings by StonedRoses

Sweet Divinity Organic Cotton and Bamboo Fleece Patchwork Blanket by MadebyMum1

Friday Round Up

This week I'm managed to complete 2 out of 3 custom orders. For these 3 orders I've wire wrapped somewhere along the lines of 700 pearls, so I'm pleased (and relieved!) that I've got them done. I've also been trying to add some new things to my shop.

I've added these Bridal White Pearl and Rhinestone Fireball Sterling Silver Earrings These are made with handmade earwires from FoothillsFindings


I've been adding some new memory wire bracelets as well, including this Purple and Pink Pearl Memory Wire Bracelet


and this Burnt Orange, Champagne and Tangerine Pearl Memory Wire Bracelet This seems to be a very popular colour scheme for weddings this year, as I've had 3 custom requests since the beginning of January for bridesmaid accessories in these colours.

Friday Round Up

January has been surprisingly busy for me online. I say surprisingly because last January was very slow. I've been trying to add new items regularly while working on 4 big custom orders for bridesmaid accessories.

I been thinking for a while that I need to expand my earring section so I've been designing some new ones, which will be available in custom colours.

First up are these Bridal Ivory Pearl and Cubic Zirconia Floral Earrings


Next are these Bridal Swarovski Ivory Pearl and Rhinestone Fireball Dangle Earrings


And finally, a new, slightly different Bridal Oyster Pearl and Swarovski Crystal 2 Strand Bracelet


All feedback welcome :)

Friday Round Up

Since the New Year I've been working on 3 large custom orders. I'll post some pics of them next week when I've got them all finished.

This week I've decided to add a few more earrings to my shop. I've never had massive success selling them on Etsy (or Folksy) but since I've listed some to match my bracelets, they've been selling reasonably well.

Firstly I've listed these Bridal White Teardrop Pearl, Rhinestone and Handcut Crystal Earrings

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As I'm going through a bit of a rhinestone phase I've also made these Bridal Swarovski Ivory Pearl and Rhinestone Fireball Dangle Earrings


I haven't given up on bracelets completely though, so I've added this Blue Pearl and Rhinestone Fireball Memory Wire Bracelet


We've been having some very bright, sunny and cold weather here this week, which makes taking photos on a white background impossible, so I've had to take them on a dark background. Never thought I'd be anxiously scanning the skies here for a little bit of cloud :)