Superstar Saturday: Uneek Glass Fusions

Let me introduce you to....Uneek Glass Fusions!

1. What is your business name and website/shop URL? What do you create?

Uneek Glass Fusions http://uneekglassfusions.com

2. What is the theme or idea behind your website/shop?

Art glass knobs and pulls, glass backsplash tile accents, and home decor

3. What makes your items unique?

My items are unique handmade art glass designs that are custom in size, color, and design to coordinate with my customers home decor. Custom screw placement is available on the drawer pulls for example. I work closely with my customers to create that one of a kind piece of functional art.

4. What is your favorite item on your website or in your shop right now?

My favorite item on my website is the Tahitian Waters Blue Pendant Light or Vase.

This blue glass is stunning! It's difficult to pick just one item. I love the vibrant colors of the tile, knobs and pulls as well.

5. What teams do you belong to? How do we search for their items?

I belong to Creative Glass Guild and Design Style Guide teams on Etsy.

Creative Glass Guild website is http://www.cgge.org

Design Style Guide website is http://www.designstyleguide.net

6. What is your favorite thing about handmade items?

My favorite thing about handmade items it the fact that someone took the time and created something with their hands. Also, everything handmade is unique.

7. Do you have any favorite finds by other handmade artists?

I love searching through the shops on Etsy and finding all of the talented artists.

8. Do you have anything else you would like to share? Other links?

I have another Etsy shop named JoanJewels that sells dichroic glass jewelry and items from Uneek's other Etsy shop. The link is http://www.joanjewels.etsy.com

This was my first shop in Etsy.

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Featured Etsy Artist: Pillow Happy

I came across this wonderful shop, Pillow Happy, via the Design Style Guide blog - http://designstyleguide.blogspot.com/. It is filled with all kinds of wonderful pillows to accent your home. Check out their other items at http://pillowhappy.etsy.com. Here are some great choices for Summer!:

New Treasury on Etsy!

I got a Treasury on Etsy today! I decided to feature different items to freshen up the home and make it look like new. Make sure you click and comment! Here's the link:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=58779

Another Great Feature and a Treasury!

I have been mentioned again in an awesome blog for one of my teams - DesignStyleGuide!

http://designstyleguide.blogspot.com/2008/11/spanish-influence.html

And...I am also in another treasury by one of my favorite teams - EtsyBloggers! Woo hoo!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=33066

-Suzanne

Featured Etsy Shop: Sun2Create

Featured Etsy Shop: Sun2Create

1.What is your shop name and what do you sell? Sun2Create
I sell throw pillow covers, market totes/handbags and weekender laundry bags. I am expanding my line of market totes and adding some small accessories such as zip pouches. I also have some wine bottle bags available in my shop.

2. What is your shop URL?
http://sun2create.etsy.com/

3. What is your blog URL?
http://themarygoround.blogspot.com/

4. When did you start selling on Etsy?
I had been on Etsy as a buyer for a couple of months but actually started stocking my store at the end of August, 2008.

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy?
My favorite thing about Etsy is the sense of community. I have learned so much from other Etsy sellers. and I know that there is always a wealth of knowledge and experience available for me as a seller. This helps tremendously in giving new sellers the confidence to get started. There is also a lot of support and encouragement from Etsy members.

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell?
I love fabric of all kinds. I love color and texture and pattern. I spend a lot of time looking for unique fabrics that I think would make a great pillow or bag. Throw pillows can very quickly and easily change the look of a room. I like being able to find that special fabric that will really pop in someone's decor.

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?
Typically, my favorite thing is whatever I made last. I always love whatever I am working on. But, if I had to choose, it is probably my Lipstick Safari Bag. It is oversized and has long, comfortable straps. I was recently in New Orleans for the weekend and could certainly have used a bag like this for the all-day walking and shopping we did. And, the true-red and oatmeal-colored animal print is just one of the most fun fabrics I have ever used! I will definitely be making another one of these bags for myself.

8. What teams do you belong to?
I belong to the Design Style Guide Team, the Wild, Wise, Witty Grandmas Team, the Southeastern U.S. Team and Team Etsy Mississippi.

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?
I have really started to enjoy my blog and I have made some blog friends, some Etsians, some non-Etsians. I like keeping up with their activities and lives through visiting their blogs. I do a weekly “Best Gifts on Etsy” feature on my blog and it is geared toward a different type of recipient each week. I also have been writing a monthly newsletter for those on my mailing list. I enjoy that as well.

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?
A jewelry seller named Maddyanne has a bracelet I love called Jolie Bracelet.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16916308

I really love the artwork of Karenfieldsgallery such as her painting called Take Your Time.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=16481041

And Pickleberries makes some very pretty fused glass earrings like these called Delicate Nosegay
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13582018

11. What do you do in your spare time?
In my spare time, I play with my four-year-old grandson, cook, read and garden. And of course, browse fabric sites on the web.

12. What blogs do you follow?
I follow TimothyAdamDesigns blog. http://timothyadamdesigns.blogspot.com/
And PamperingBeki http://pamperingbeki.blogspot.com/

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share?
I would just like to say that selling my handmade items on Etsy has been a completely positive experience. The community is friendly and supportive, the array of talent there is amazing and the buyers I have dealt with have been wonderful! I love being a part of it all!

Featured Etsy Artist: Debra Linker

Featured Etsy Artist: Debra Linker

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell?
Debra Linker - Living In Full Color

2. What is your shop URL?
debralinker.etsy.com

3. What is your blog URL?
debralinker.blogspot.com

4. When did you start selling on Etsy?
March 08

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy?
The community! (Most) people are so helpful on the forums, I've participated in an amazing BNR (More Meaningful Gifts BNR), and the fun of treasuries! I also proudly participate in teams: EtsyRain (Seattle local team); Interior Design Team and a high end art team: Gallery United.

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell?
Actually doing the original painting is my #1 favorite thing in the world to do. I have a great deal of fun making those paintings in to greeting cards, too!

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?
The original painting from which my avatar is made is my favorite item (right now) in my shop. It seems to represent everything about art that I love - COLOR, sensual shape, simplistic yet somehow sophisticated composition, and - worth mentioning again - COLOR!
8. What teams do you belong to?

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?
Right now, it is the More Meaningful Gifts BNR started by Dorana (http://dorana.etsy.com/)

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?
Oh. This is a long list:
Any candles by http://madhatterspottery.etsy.com/ Any pottery by http://studioelan.etsy.com/ Any of the flower photography by http://flandersfield.etsy.com/ Any of the cashmere scarves by http://hautegoat.etsy.com/ Any of the bath and body products by http://shopredleaf.etsy.com/ Any of the jewelry by http://artisanimpact.etsy.com/ Any of the art by http://amberalexander.etsy.com/

Literally - I know these shop addresses by heart! I love their shops, and the shop owners are EXACTLY the reason I love Etsy.

11. What do you do in your spare time?
Spare time? I play Texas Hold'em tournaments, help other people with their Etsy shops, and mentor artistic women using Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" as a guide.

12. What blogs do you follow?

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share?
I think the most important aspect of my art is the support I get from my husband, Bruce. He gives me much space and time to paint, but he also encourages my Etsy participation, is interested in hearing about the amazing people I meet, and is excited when an Etsy order comes in. He has even made purchases for himself from Etsy! Without his encouragement, I may not have started painting at all - and I certainly would not be trying to sell my paintings! He's the best cheerleader in the world!

Featured Etsy Artist: My Mother's Garden

Featured Etsy Artist: My Mother's Garden

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell?

My shop is called "My Mother's Garden" ~ I sell handmade one-of-a-kind ceramic treasures for the home and garden.

2. What is your shop URL?

http://www.mymothersgarden.etsy.com/

Website-
http://www.mymothersgarden.net/

3. What is your blog URL?

http://mymothersgardens.blogspot.com/

4. When did you start selling on Etsy?

I opened up the doors to my shop in May 2008.

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy?

I love the endless creativity that can be found on etsy, along with the sense of community and ease of use.

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell?

I love to hear how it makes people feel when they see it. When I show at the craft shows I like to watch how people react when they see my ceramic art, most of the time it seems to bring a smile to their face, which of course brings a smile to mine.

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?

My favorite piece right now is the "Hanging Ivy Birdhouse." I love the way any of the round birdhouses look hanging in the garden, they add whimsy and texture to any garden.

8. What teams do you belong to?

I am a proud member of three teams:
Etsy Mud Team / EMT
Design Style Guide aka Interior Design Team Etsy Artists of Color / EAOC

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?

Hm... This is something I need to do more of, any ideas? I would love to hear what anyone has to share.
I'm really enjoying the blog experience, I try to post new garden art and garden photos often.
I like to give a little extra surprise gift with my etsy orders when I can.

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?

Crown Chakra Tile... By Strawberry Curls
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14233998

Birds of a Feather.... By Maria Greene
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=10218681

The Withering Room... By Ava Haney
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11397148

11. What do you do in your spare time?

I love to garden, we just planted our tomatoes and peppers today.
12. What blogs do you follow?

http://solysombracreations.blogspot.com/
http://compostinmyshoe.blogspot.com/2008/09/angels-come-to-dinner.html
http://gardenbrae.blogspot.com/2008/09/infamous-datura-plant-of-zombies-and.html

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share?

~Come wander through the garden with me~

Thank you, Suzanne!
I feel quite honored and grateful that you chose to feature "My Mother's Garden."

Featured Etsy Artist: LoriMirabelli

Featured Etsy Artist: LoriMirabelli

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell?

My Shop name is LoriMirabelli (Mirabelli's Gallery). I sell contemporary abstract paintings.

2. What is your shop URL?

http://www.lorimirabelli.etsy.com/

3. What is your blog URL?

I'm currently not blogging at this time.

4. When did you start selling on Etsy?

I first joined Etsy on January 16, 2008, but I didn't really list anything until January 28, 2008. I spent the first two weeks looking around and getting to know the site. Within two weeks I sold my first painting, and I can't even begin to express my excitement. Within in the next few weeks, I sold a few more and at present I'm selling 3 to 5 paintings a week. It has been an amazing experience and a busy one too. I've sold 157 paintings to date. Some times I pinch myself just to see if it's all been a dream!

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy?

Etsy is an amazing site. It is unlike any other site that I have found. Both the sellers and the customers are amazing. It is such a warm and friendly place to sell and buy. I've had so many emails from other sellers welcoming me to Etsy and wishing me the best of success. From that point on I was hooked. Every time I glaze at other sellers stores, I feel like I just took a stroll down a street at dust in the most beautiful quaint little artsy town.

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell?

I love art and everything about it. I'm particularly drawn to painting and the use of acrylics. It never ceases to amaze me when I lay that first brush stroke on the canvas. The bright crisp colors gently placed on the canvas eventually develop into a work of art and before I know it hours have passed me by.

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why?

The new series that I'm currently working is called Across the Nation. I have to say that this is my favorite series to date. It symbolizes my desire to travel and explore art in other countries. Currently I'm saving for a trip to Europe and plan on traveling in the late spring of next year.

8. What teams do you belong to?

I currently belong to Design Style Guide and Mesty.

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop?

I'm not sure I can say promoting is fun at this time.. lol It's a lot of hard work and late nights. I try to promote my shop every where I go. I post on Flickr.com and EBSQ. I'm currently working on my first art exhibit; it's scheduled for Oct 9 - Nov 3 at Loplops Gallery in Sault Ste. Marie. It's been tuff working on show pieces as well as ensuring I still have new and fresh pieces of work at my shop. It's definitely been all worth it and I owe it to many of the Etsians out there who sent me their encouraging words. Thank you so much!

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy?

Oh Gosh!!!! Where do I even begin.there are so many.

There are two that stand out in my mind one is called sprucehome.etsy.com Their shop is filled with retro furniture. I just love there taste and style. One day I might just be able to afford a piece from their shop!

The other is RozArt.etsy.com. She has a series called Leap LOVE IT!!!


11. What do you do in your spare time?

Currently I have very little spare time. I work full time at Chid Protective Service and paint nearly every night and weekend. But when I need to take a break from it all, I get together with friends. I also have an English Mastiff that I hang with as often as possible. He's my side kick and every where I go, he goes. Literally lol.

12. What blogs do you follow?

I'm currently following the Interiordesignteam blog. It's very informative and they are great at helping promote Etsy. Thanks Team!!

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share?

It's taking me 37 years!!! But I'm finally living my dream. Thanks Etsy!!

Featured Etsy Artist: Elizabeth Graf Fine Art

Featured Etsy Artist: Elizabeth Graf Fine Art

1. What is your shop name and what do you sell? Elizabeth Graf Fine Art. I sell original oil paintings on canvas

2. What is your shop URL? http://www.elizabethgraf.etsy.com/ ORhttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5629664

3. What is your blog URL? http://www.elizabethgraf.blogspot.com/(Note: this blog is brand new and I still have to learn how to set it up and actually use it)

4. When did you start selling on Etsy? I started setting up my site on Feb. 17, 2008 and it took me several months to figure it all out, including designing the banner and putting my work on the site. This was during the economic downturn when things were a lot slower (especially sales). I also during this time learned all about treasuries and now do lots of them continuously. My actual first SALE occurred on Sept. 11, 2008.

5. What is your favorite thing about Etsy? Besides designing and posting treasuries and networking through them, the wonderful support I have gotten from other artists and the conviction that I want to make my Etsy selling experience work, so I don't have to leave my studio! I love supporting other artists and when you are networking back and forth and making other artists happy (by putting them in treasuries), there is an excitement to being an "Etsian". It is a very special place and I am glad I found it! I also sometimes send a screenshot of the front page to an artist I recognize or who's work I admire -- just because AND I heart a lot of artists' work and shops, sometimes an artist who hasn't sold yet just to boost them up. I believe in mutual support!Also, what I have learned by looking at other artists' work -- it is priceless! (I sometimes take out old paintings and finish them with new vision).

6. What is your favorite thing about what you sell? My love of color, the texture of the paint and the joy I get while painting them. There is always a new painting on my easel -- I have a huge body of work.

7. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why? The painting "Plumeria the Beautiful" -- it pops out, it is complete and it is colorful and has wonderful texture.

8. What teams do you belong to? The Design Style Guide (search for interiordesignteam), VAST (Visual Artists Street Team) and Gallery United

9. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop? Treasuries

10. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy? Painted palm fronds by http://www.srallsmith.etsy.com/ (very unique -- her name is Suzanne too), paintings by Debra Linker, Amy Giacomelli, etc., etc. (the list is very long -- I won't list them all here and if you are not mentioned, don't fret, I like your work too), work by ImagineStudio, painted gourds, all mosaics

11. What do you do in your spare time? Besides work in my studio and read the internet, I garden and for 2 1/2 years have been helping my husband renovate our house -- I do a lot of "men's" work other women would not consider doing.

12. What blogs do you follow? I am not a blog person -- I comment on team forum threads and that is about it. This doesn't mean I won't be one in the future, it is just that I would rather work on another painting rather than deal with blogs BUT I spend a considerable amount of time on Etsy almost every day -- convo'ing people, working on treasuries, putting up new work and adding new pictures to my site, renewing items, etc. I have to admit that I don't understand blogs...I need a crash course.

13. Do you have anything else you would like to share? I have been an artist all my life since I could hold a crayon and I am very persistent in creating my work -- I have never stopped painting! I am always so inspired and it just keeps getting more so -- I feel that I walk around with a glow in my face and eyes because of this.I am very grateful to be an artist because I always have something wonderful to do. Being one also inspires me to collect beautiful objects that appeal to me (right now I am painting a TY brand stuffed red cardinal on light blue cloth that I will put on Etsy in the next day or so). I hope very much that I sell MANY paintings through Etsy -- I have quite a collection and I am always ready to make a deal! Thank you for reading this.

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Featured Etsy Shop: monicaj

Featured Etsy Shop: monicaj





1. My shop name is monicaj and I sell artwork mostly.

2. You can find me at: http://www.monicaj.etsy.com/ I also have a jewelry shop at: http://www.monicajtwo.com/

3. I've had my shop for a little over and year now.

4. There are a lot of things I love about Etsy, hmm, let's see I think my favorite thing about Etsy has to be all the friends that I have made. I am rather addicted to making treasuries, it's so much fun and a great place to socialize. And the people I've met are so nice and friendly.

5. My favorite thing about what I sell is that I am living my dream. I have so many things that I want to create and to sell what I love to do...well, that's my dream job!

6. My favorite item in my shop right now is the World of Flowers in light periwinkle. The colors in the background are very light, its hard to capture the true beauty in a photo.

7. I actually do not belong to any teams, I am not sure why. There are so many that I think I am not sure where to go. This is on my list of things to do.

8. As far as a fun way to promote my shop I have recently purchased buttons from http://www.pipinghotpapers.etsy.com/ with my painting and website on them and it has been fun to give them out. I also have a blog: http://etsylove.ning.com/profile/TheDrawingRoomwithMonicaj?viewAsOther=1

9. Oh, I have a lot of favorites. Where do I begin?
I love DrikaB bags. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15167888
And MichelleMoode's artwork. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15153896
Fray's scarves. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=15017490
LeiLiLaLoo's work. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14658015
Elleabelle jewelry. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=12666687
Hondamom's bags. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14582804
If I had a little on to buy for it would be humblebea’s dress.
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=13931657
This dress by kitkitdodge is lovely. http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=11961662

I could go on and on if you would like to see my complete list of favorites it is in my shop.

10. In my spare time I, well. hmm I was going to say I make jewelry. I guess that would considered work but it is another passion of mine. I love spending time with my family. And enjoy doing pilates and yoga. I am a member of a handmade card club. And recently have had rubber stamps made with some of my artwork.

11. I would like to say Thank you to Suzanne. I am truly honored to have this opportunity, you have brightened my day. Your shop is lovely!

Featured Etsy Shop: holycraft

Featured Etsy Shop: holycraft

The Etsy community is full of a multitude of talented artists. Amongst this community of talent is an incredible team called InteriorDesignTeam (AKA DesignStyleGuide). This team is comprised of artists who create furniture, pottery, home décor, photography, paintings, various artwork, candles, lamps, bedding, and more.
If you are looking to redecorate or just for something special, search “interiordesignteam” to find these fantastic artists. Today’s featured artist is a member of this talented team.

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1. What is your shop name and what do you sell? My shop name is thanks to my husband's creativity--Holy Craft! I sell an assortment of things, but my main items are customized wooden blocks, infant/toddler hair bows, and squash albums.

2. What is your shop URL? http://holycraft.etsy.com/

3. When did you start selling on Etsy? I started selling in May 2008, so I'm still a bit of a newbie :) I started a craft blog and had several friends ask if I was selling on Etsy. Finally I gave in!

4. What is your favorite thing about Etsy? I love seeing all the fabulous handmade creations that are out there. Etsy has such vast talent! I also LOVE the street teams! I honestly don't know where my sales would be without them.

5. What is your favorite thing about what you sell? I started a lot of my crafting as gifts to people for baby/bridal showers and/or wedding gifts. I love creating something that makes someone else happy. Now, I love coming up with new designs for my blocks and I get so attached to them :) My hair bows started as solutions to my daughter's beautiful, but long and in-her-face hair. Hardly a day goes by that she doesn't wear a bow of some sort! The squash albums are just such a fun and surprising take on a gift album or brag book.

6. What is your favorite item in your own shop and why? I think my favorite item right now is my Customizable Wooden Blocks in Amy Butler's Lotus Tea Box--http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=14686884 Amy Butler is one of my favorite designers and I just love the striking colors and pattern of these darling blocks!

7. What teams do you belong to? I belong to some wonderful teams! FAM (Fabulous Artistic Moms), EtsyMom, CAST (Christian Artists Street Team), FAST (Fiber Arts Street Team), EtsyHookers, ETSYWMI, and Interior Design Team (Design Style Guide).

8. What is the most fun thing you do to promote your shop? I love to promote my shop in the forums. It's fun for ME, but I don't know that it's the most effective. My other main way to promote is through my blog, http://holycraft.blogspot.com/. Recently I was able to promote my shop through the honor of being chosen as one of the finalists in the Etsy Handmade Kids Challenge--Home Decor category. That was really cool!

9. What are some of your favorite finds by other sellers on Etsy? I have so many favorites! I love the work of the mother/daughter team of http://tootsieandgrace.etsy.com/. I purchased a "Maguire the Monkey" print, inspired by my son Maguire. It's just darling! http://elegansnobbery.etsy.com/ has the cutest "snobs" and sock monkey drawings. I love purchasing gift tags made from prints of her drawings. Not only do I love the kitschy jewelry and accessories from htt://luv4sams.etsy.com but I just crack up every time I read one of her descriptions! I recently purchased a "stash & go pouch" from http://ablemabel.etsy.com/ and love it! I love big purses, but all of my "junk" gets lost in them. I use the stash & go pouch to help keep my cosmetics/personal items/medications/bandaids/etc. organized in the vast cavern that is my purse :) Some of my other favorites are http://ljdesigns.etsy.com/, http://bamdesigns.etsy.com/, http://hullabalooboutique.etsy.com/, http://koriclarkdesigns.etsy.com/, and http://novitajulien.etsy.com/.

10. What do you do in your spare time? Spare time?? Ha! I love to read, play outside with my 2 kids (Ashlyn age 3 and Maguire age 20 months) and husband, crochet, scrapbook, wander through Hobby Lobby and local fabric stores, sing and dance (in the privacy of my own home or car!), drink coffee and diet dr. pepper, and spend time online blogging or chatting in the forums on Etsy.

11. Do you have anything else you would like to share? My blocks recently also became available on a fabulous new website http://www.gokye.com/. Check out that Go Kye has to offer for children and babies!