Etsy Shops - Check Features, Hearts, and More!

There are two great websites out there where Etsy shop owners can check for treasury features, front page features, shop hearts, item hearts, and more!

Craftcult.com



Craftopolis

Have fun out there! -Suzanne

Bliss Featured!

I am always so thankful to be featured on blogs and websites!

This recent blog article is too cute. Check it out and make a comment! I would subscribe to this one -- love her writing style!

http://excusemynonsense.com/2009/07/21/monkey-farts/

-Suzanne

Handmade Artist Directory

Welcome to the Handmade Artist Directory!

Looking for quality handcrafted items? Find them HERE (http://www.blisscandles.com/HandmadeDirectory.htm) or by clicking on the links below. If you would like to be considered for the directory, please comment on this post with your Etsy, Artfire, or Web address.
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MAIN HANDMADE DIRECTORY PAGE
MAIN HANDMADE PAGE
MAIN WEB PAGE

~~Categories~~

Baby Items
Bakery/Food
Bath & Body
Beads/Handmade Supplies
Candles & Holders
Children's Clothing & Toys
Clothing - Adult
Fabric Creations
Fine Art - Paintings
Fine Art - Misc
Garden
Glass
Handbags/Purses
Home Decor
Jewelry
Knitted Items/Yarn/Wool
Metal & Wood
Pet Items
Photography
Pottery
Primitives
Scrapbooking/Paper
Teas, Herbs & Spices
Wedding & Special Occasions

More to Come!

Sock Monkey Tribute to Michael Jackson on Etsy!

Those of us who belong to the Etsy West Michigan Team know that Dulce of the Monkey Shop makes some of the cutest sock monkeys around.

She has outdone herself this time! Meet Monkey Jackson.....

Here is his description:

"I have designed this new sock monkey as a tribute of the king of pop.
I really loved his music from the 80s to early 90s.
The sock monkey is a beige color. It measures 12" long 4" wide.
It is machine washable, It will come with the black hat with curly hair attached to it, red jacket, black pants, and the glove."

If you think Monkey Jackson is as cool as I do and you must have one right away, go to listing at the Monkey Shop on Etsy - http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=27695843.

For more great items made in West Michigan, search "etsywmi team" on Etsy!

-Enjoy! Suzanne

July Contest! Take our Survey

Click on the link to take a ten question survey about our candles and be entered into a drawing for a Harvest/Cinnamon Spice Elite Jar!

Click Here to take survey

New Website Features Helpful Info for Artists!

I know, I know...I keep talking about my revamped website! Have you noticed something new? Check again...http://www.blisscandles.com.


I have added a tab devoted to "Handmade." There you will find Etsy minis and Artfire windows for featured artists as well as links to helpful sites, articles, and a directory of handmade shops! I love my fellow artists and am excited about this addition.

• If you are interested in having your Etsy mini or your Artfire window featured, please comment on this post with your shop address so I can take a peek. Please note that you would like to have your mini or window featured.

• If you are interested in being listed in my directory of hand made shops, please comment on this post with your shop address so I can take a peek. Please note that you would like to be considered for the directory.

• Have sites or helpful articles you would like to submit? Please comment with links.

Enjoy and check back often for updates! -Suzanne

Website Remodel is Complete!

Stop by and check out our remodeled website! http://www.blisscandles.com

Have fun! Suzanne
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Looking for Mason Jars 8 oz with Cursive Lettering

Hi all! I have desperately been trying to find the 8 oz Square Mason Jars with the word "Mason" in cursive on the front. I absolutely love them and want to replace the block letter version with these. Has anyone seen a supplier for these? Let me know!

-Suzanne

Fabulous Finds: Tote and Wristlet

Florspace is back and their stuff is cuter than ever! Check out this adorable extra large tote with wristlet.


Get a closer look or purchase it HERE.

Have a great day! -Suzanne

Etsy on The View!

Etsy was mentioned on The View this morning! Have you listed or re-listed today?

Have fun out there :)

-Suzanne

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!:

June Sale is On!!! - Great savings!

I took the plunge and decided to do a special June Sale on my Premium 10 oz, 16 oz, and 26 oz Jars!

Shop now on my website - http://www.blisscandles.com - and get great prices on these stylish jars!

Premium 10 oz Jars - $10.75 EA


Premium 16 oz Jars - $15.75 EA



Premium 26 oz Jars - $18.25 EA

Stock up now! All 200+ fragrances, including Christmas are on sale.

Enjoy and have fun out there!
Suzanne

Featured June Etsy Blogger: LazyTCrochet!

This month's Featured Etsy Blogger is LazyTCrochet. Check out their knit and crochet fashions and accessories (wearable shawls, shrugs, sweaters) at http://www.lazytcrochet.etsy.com.

They feature one-of-a-kind designs like these cuties .... not to mention more hats, scarves, and custom goodies :)


Have fun shopping! -Suzanne

Kid Rock/Lynyrd Skynyrd Tickets for Sale - Milwaukee!!

FoR SaLe!!

Two (2) Tickets for Lynyrd Skynyrd and Kid Rock!!
Date: July 5, 2009
Location: Marcus Ampitheater, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Seats: Yellow Covered Area, Row D, Seats 7 & 8
Price: Face Value $134.90
Payment via PayPal only

Fantastic location! View the stadium the map on Ticketmaster.

Payment is easy. I'll send a PayPal request for you to pay. Tickets will be mailed as soon as payment clears through PayPal. If interested, contact me at customercare@blisscandles.com.

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

Search Engine Optimization for Your Etsy Shop

Check out this great article about optimizing your Etsy Shop in Google and Yahoo rankings!

http://www.etsy.com/storque/how-to/seller-how-to-optimizing-your-etsy-shop-for-search-engines-3835/

-Suzanne

Bliss Featured in Three Etsy Gift Guides!

I had someone clue me in to a really neat site for Etsy sellers called CraftCult.com. While the name sounded less than inviting to me, I checked it out and I love it! It shows who loves your shop, your items, when you've been on the front page, and where else you've been featured.


I found out through CraftCult that I am in THREE Etsy Gift Guides! There are pics below but if you want to see them live, just go to http://www.etsy.com/ and click on Gift Guides in the upper left corner. I feel incredibly honored to be in three gift guides...that is awesome!!

New Fragrances Sampled

I just sampled two fragrances thanks to a customer request and both are wonderful! I want them both!

One is Tea Rose which is a white tea with a delightful touch of fresh rose. The other is Rose Hip and Tea which is a beautiful blend of rose and tea which I swear has a touch of vanilla...reminds me if a discontinued fragrance I used to love!

What do you think?

Mobile Blogging from here.

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Bliss Candles Featured!

Bliss has been featured on yet another wonderful blog! Check out feature here: http://asthebellringsbadiks.blogspot.com/2009/04/feature-friday_24.html

-Suzanne

Featured Etsy Blogger Artist: TwoZanyZebras

Check out this months Etsy Blogger - TwoZanyZebras! These wonderful children's items ranging from baby bibs to blankets to onesies to t-shirts adorned with fun monsters and critters can be found at http://twozanyzebras.etsy.com. Don't forget to check out the blog too - http://www.twozanyzebras.blogspot.com.