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Monday, November 15, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
Feature Satuday AnBlathPaipeir on Etsy
Today we are featuring Becki Owner of AnBlathPaipeir on Etsy. Please visit her shop to see all her pretty and amazing items!
First Name: Becki
Who runs the shop? Why, I do.
What do you sell? Recycled Eco Friendly Recycled paper flowers
What made you decide to sell handmade? I have always loved working with my hands. This one is not my first shop. I started out with beaded jewelry. I still have the shop, but it is a rough market on etsy. I enjoy what I do, and I feel great that I can help the environment, and make a small chunk of change for my family in the process.
What exactly goes into developing your product (s)?
Mostly...Time...My flowers are unique in their assembly, and in their creation. Each has its own personality, and shape. They take about an hour to make. If you look at the picture, you can visualize each sheet of paper, singly its own place in the symmetry of the flower. And each one is placed individually.
What are some challenges in running your own shop?
Again, Time. I am a full time stay at home mom running a house hold of seven. I am a full time writer working on publishing my first novel, AND a full time business woman. I juggle a great deal of things in my daily life.
Anything rewarding about what you sell? How it may affect others who use it?
Did you take any classes? Not presently. But I plan to take a few creative writing classes very soon. I have considered teaching a few classes as well.
What are your favorite materials? For the flowers anything paper! I have tried nearly every type of paper.
Do you have another website besides etsy? I have a blog! http://beckisdesigns.blogspot.com/
Any goals for the rest of the year? I am hoping to get to some shows this summer, replenish my stock, and reach 30 sales!
What advice would you give to someone just starting out? Whooo...thats a big question. All I can say is don't give up.
Incredibly enough, I came upon the idea for these flowers in a dream. As far as I have searched, I am the only one with flowers like these.
Made from recycled printer paper, spray painted pink, and sealed with an acrylic sealer.
3/4 inch Star flower Ring.
$15.00
First Name: Becki
Name of Shop: An Bláth Páipéir ("uh BLAH paa-perh") - Means The Paper Flower in Irish
Url of shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/AnBlathPaipeir
What do you sell? Recycled Eco Friendly Recycled paper flowers
What made you decide to sell handmade? I have always loved working with my hands. This one is not my first shop. I started out with beaded jewelry. I still have the shop, but it is a rough market on etsy. I enjoy what I do, and I feel great that I can help the environment, and make a small chunk of change for my family in the process.
What exactly goes into developing your product (s)?
Mostly...Time...My flowers are unique in their assembly, and in their creation. Each has its own personality, and shape. They take about an hour to make. If you look at the picture, you can visualize each sheet of paper, singly its own place in the symmetry of the flower. And each one is placed individually.
What are some challenges in running your own shop?
Again, Time. I am a full time stay at home mom running a house hold of seven. I am a full time writer working on publishing my first novel, AND a full time business woman. I juggle a great deal of things in my daily life.
Anything rewarding about what you sell? How it may affect others who use it?
Did you take any classes? Not presently. But I plan to take a few creative writing classes very soon. I have considered teaching a few classes as well.
What are your favorite materials? For the flowers anything paper! I have tried nearly every type of paper.
Do you have another website besides etsy? I have a blog! http://beckisdesigns.blogspot.com/
Any goals for the rest of the year? I am hoping to get to some shows this summer, replenish my stock, and reach 30 sales!
What advice would you give to someone just starting out? Whooo...thats a big question. All I can say is don't give up.
Incredibly enough, I came upon the idea for these flowers in a dream. As far as I have searched, I am the only one with flowers like these.
Made from recycled printer paper, spray painted pink, and sealed with an acrylic sealer.
3/4 inch Star flower Ring.
$15.00
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Black Friday Sale!!
Starting midnight Thursday, Katdesignsnyc will have Free Worldwide shipping until Monday November 30!! That's right anywhere in the world will be free shipping no matter how much you order! There will not be a need for a code because all the listings will be set to 0 for the shipping charge. This is a great opportunity to pick up some items for yourself and for others just in time for Christmas. Check out my shop:
Katdesignsnyc Jewelry
Katdesignsnyc Jewelry
Friday, November 20, 2009
New York City
I am super lucky to have a pretty view from my apartment. I love that I can see central park, well partially and I can see the big beautiful buildings like Times Square and the GE building. Since most of you are in other states thought it would be kewl too see a picture!
As you can see, I have a pretty great view and that's often difficult in New York unless you live super high up. Of course, I have this view because I'm on the 18th floor!
In other news, lol I was reading Vogue Magazine trying to keep up with trends. The only things that caught my eye besides the shoes, is how green eyeshadow is now the new black. As much as I like fashion (because I make jewelry I have to know something lol) it's as though we can never really be ourselves unless we continually reinvent our look. I'll admit it, I'm a jeans and t-shirt type of girl so wearing name brand anything is not on the top of my list. However, I love it when they start speaking about big and chunky. I like big clunky jewelry because they are not only kewl, but it's a statement all on its own. Wearing anything chunky looks horrible with too many pieces depending on how wide it is. Three bangles not so wide look great together, thin necklace connecting to a large wide pendant. Big chunky smooth sophisticated rings are the thing for winter! Read about that here: http://www.vogue.com/voguedaily/2009/06/1912/ and check out the amazing photo gallery for a tremendous amount of inspiration.
Here is my little bit on big and chunky. Silvertone three stand bracelet with a toggle clasp.
Some other new pieces.....
Labradorite and Honey Necklace
Amethyst and Yellow Jade
As you can see, I have a pretty great view and that's often difficult in New York unless you live super high up. Of course, I have this view because I'm on the 18th floor!
In other news, lol I was reading Vogue Magazine trying to keep up with trends. The only things that caught my eye besides the shoes, is how green eyeshadow is now the new black. As much as I like fashion (because I make jewelry I have to know something lol) it's as though we can never really be ourselves unless we continually reinvent our look. I'll admit it, I'm a jeans and t-shirt type of girl so wearing name brand anything is not on the top of my list. However, I love it when they start speaking about big and chunky. I like big clunky jewelry because they are not only kewl, but it's a statement all on its own. Wearing anything chunky looks horrible with too many pieces depending on how wide it is. Three bangles not so wide look great together, thin necklace connecting to a large wide pendant. Big chunky smooth sophisticated rings are the thing for winter! Read about that here: http://www.vogue.com/voguedaily/2009/06/1912/ and check out the amazing photo gallery for a tremendous amount of inspiration.
Here is my little bit on big and chunky. Silvertone three stand bracelet with a toggle clasp.
Some other new pieces.....
Labradorite and Honey Necklace
Amethyst and Yellow Jade
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Smell the pretty flowers!
I've had this passion for making briolette flowers because they are just gorgeous! I've been working on combinations of colors and sizes. So far my favorite is the blue one (Dodecanese) and Amethyst. I just love purple and I mean purple anything! My obsession goes so far, that my walls are purple. Light purple walls I'm not that crazy? So please show some love and check out my creations.
I love flowers so naturally I couldn't resist making a pendant out of one! This one is beautiful with six amethyst briolettes wire wrapped with silver wire. In the middle are five wire wrapped purple (ab) swarovski beads. I used some goldtone wire for a different look. On top of that is a swarovski crystal clear faceted bead. The wire used to make the bail is silver artistic wire. The chain is measures about 24 inches in length. The pendant is about 2 inches in lenth.
I love flowers so naturally I couldn't resist making a pendant out of one! This one is beautiful with six amethyst briolettes wire wrapped with silver wire. In the middle are five wire wrapped purple (ab) swarovski beads. I used some goldtone wire for a different look. On top of that is a swarovski crystal clear faceted bead. The wire used to make the bail is silver artistic wire. The chain is measures about 24 inches in length. The pendant is about 2 inches in lenth.
I love flowers so naturally I couldn't resist making a pendant out of one! This one is beautifully wire wrapped with pearlescent round beads. In between the round beads are beautiful blue blossoms on top and all around the pendant. I used silver artistic wire for the bottom beads. In the middle displays three nugget pacific blue colored beads wire wrapped with goldtone wire. The wire used to make the bail is silver artistic wire. The chain is measures about 24 inches in length. The pendant is about 2-2 1/2 inches in lenth.
Beautiful Raspberry Jade Briolette Flower
Sunday, August 23, 2009
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