Tis The Season For Vintage Goodies

Happy Wednesday everyone! It's cold her in Chicago. The Christmas trees are going up and the egg nog is in the fridge. I've been busy adding new pieces to my shop as well as shopping for the holidays. Not enough time in a day. I wanted to share with you some of my new jewelry. I have a lot more vintage to come. I love old keys, old earrings and anything that's beencollecting. It's always a bonus to re-use vintage goodies and be friendly to the Earth.  You can find these pieces in the Etsy shop by clicking on the links.  Enjoy!

They Found Her In The Parlor Vintage Key Necklace

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35772645

Chasing Dreams Vintaj Sparrow Dreams

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35773384

Steampunk Sparrow Necklace R H Ingersoll and Bros

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=35733116

I'm A Busy Elf

Wondering what I've been up to lately?  I'm a busy little elf getting ready for the holiday season.  I'm working hard to stock up my Etsy shop for my customers want a good variety to choose from.  These are just a few pieces I have created lately.  To see the rest of my shop visit http://www.caryz72.etsy.com/.

Soaring Secrets

Check out one of my newest creations.  http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=33489023  This vintage necklace features an antique key that is tarnished and rusted to perfection, Circa 1930, a hand aged patina leaf that will continue to age over time and two antique brass soaring birds. The rest of the necklace consistes of hand wrapped cream fresh water pearls and antique brass chain. It closes with an abtique bronze lobster clasp.

Peanut Butter Jelly Time

These cute peanut butter and jelly bracelets from Clay Connections http://www.clayconnections.etsy.com/ are fun for your little ones.  And she's offering free shipping on them.    

Bamboo Is The Way To Go

I've been thinking of ways I can contribute to preserving the Earth.  I like checking out eco friendly ways to shop.  I've learned a bit about bamboo and am impressed.  First of all, it's one of the world's fastest growing plants.  It doesn't use agriculteral pesticides or dangerous insecticides.  There's a cool store online called Green Core http://www.greencores.com/  They sell bamboo towels and offer a nice variety in color.  And they are reasonably priced.  Check them out, they're awesome!

Etsy Success Stories

I sell handmade jewelry on Etsy.  My shop is http://www.caryz72.etsy.com/.  I'm looking for success stories from other Etsians.  How do you get people to your site?  What items do you sell?  Have social networking sites helped with your success?  Please comment and share with others.  Appreciate it.  Peace. 

Don't Just Tweet

Do you support your fellow Tweeters?  I Tweet hoping that people will follow my blog.  I love being able to write everyday on my blog and share it with the world.  And as a Tweeter, I also make sure I keep up with the other Tweeters I'm following.  I check out their blogs, see what kind of stuff their selling and read a lot of articles.  Sometimes I'm not so interested in a blog but the point is that I at least give it a look.  So, if you want people to be interested in what your writing about, pay them a little attention by checking out what their writing about, etc.  Have any comments, advice on this post?  Leave one below.       

Eco Friendly Etsy Products

Lookin for some great organic beauty products?  Etsy sellers offer a plathora of amazing ecofriendly options.  Here is a list of a few of them.  Support the Earth and sellers who make these products from scratch. 

This Organic Chai and Honey Lip Balm from Back Of The Moon Day Spa http://www.backofthemoondayspa.etsy.com/  is a great way to treat dry lips.

Try Organic Rock Star Detox Body Scrub from Spa Goddess http://www.spagoddess.etsy.com/.  It's formulated to draw out toxins and pollution from your body and remove dead skin cells and built up residue.

For your lovely guests why not leave them a bar of soap from Dream Time Harvest http://www.dreamtimeharvest.etsy.com/.  The bars are offered in a variety of scents and comtain a lot of organic oils to keep your skin soft.

Enjoy your beauty rest with this eco friendly luxury bamboo sleep mask from Doodle Bugs Fun Fabrics http://www.doodlebugsfunfabrics.etsy.com/.  Check out their other patterns to fit your style.        

Let Them Eat Cake

I'm a big fan of anything Marie Antoinette.  These gift tags from Patite Paperie Shoppe http://www.petitepaperieshoppe.etsy.com/ are the perfect embellishment for any gift.

Frankie And HIs Bride

I'm a huge fan of Halloween.  I don't think there's another holiday that beats it.  These Frankenstein and his bride earrings from Art Alchemy Energy http://www.artalchemyenergy.etsy.com/ are a great pair to add to your Halloween collection. 

Doggie Neccessities

My heart melted when I saw adorable little Lucy puggie wuggy.  I could just squeeze her.  Lucy is sporting a pink hat and scarf set with a skull on the scarf from Nurd Bunny http://www.nurdbunny.etsy.com/.  It's important to keep your sweet doggie warm as winter is just around the corner.  Aaaaawwww!

Something Blue

If you need something blue for your wedding, check out these gorgeous vintage-inspired chandelier earrings from Dearly Beloved  http://www.dearlybeloved.etsy.com/.  Check out her shop for more beautiful wedding jewelry.

How To Get More Clicks on Your Blog

Use the same exact phrase I did when you tweet and you'll get more clicks.  Trust me on this one.  It really works!

Cary

Decisions, Decisions

I'm looking to the future of my jewelry business.  I would like to have a collection in 2010.  I've noticed other Etsians have a collection and I always love looking at their shops.  I love that their very organized.  And who knows, I may even have some goodies from the new collection in my Etsy shop in early december.  The picture is a pair of floral chandelier earrings from Dime Store Emporium http://www.dimestoreemporium.etsy.com/ that I'm considering.  Let me know what you think, awesome choice or not a chance.  As I find unique pieces, I will post them for you to see.  Peace.  

H-A-Double L-O-W-Double E-N Spells Halloween, I Sang That Song in Elementary School

This Vampire and Mummies Checker set by Ps And Qs is spooky and festive.  Even if you don't play checkers you could use it as a fantastic decoration.  Check out her Robot Nativity set and Sasquatch Checker set.  Visit her shop at http://www.psandqs.etsy.com/.  

Treat Yourself

This pink sugared marshmallow sugar scrub by Verbena Custom Blends looks good enough to eat.  Check out her other luxurious, yummy creations at http://www.verbenacustomblends.etsy.com/.  She's having a contest too!  Details are in her shop announcements. 

F Is For Fall

I have been so into feather headbands this Fall.  This Madalyn Flower headband by Live In Style http://www.liveinstyle.etsy.com/ would go great with this Gibson Blouse below in olive from Coco Irene http://www.cocoirene.etsy.com/.

   

Good morning everyone.  I've been diplaced because of work being done on my house.  I had to lock my three cats in my bedroom so they wouldn't bother the worker and off to the coffee house I went.  This will be a great chance to catch up on all the lovely Etsy shops and get some much needed work done.  It's quite drab in Chicago.  I hope it's sunny wherever you are.  This is where I wish I could be, on this sunny beach.  One can always dream.  Look for more updates today. 

Asian Inspired Clutch

This Asian inspired clutch purse from FIAZCO is so sweet.  I'm always looking for a nice clutch to take to a wedding or to a nice dinner.  They have a lot of different styles to choose from.  Check out the shop at http://www.fiazco.etsy.com/.  Just beautiful!

I love this shop.  Pamper your lips this Fall with their Halloween Witch Black Cherry Lip Balm.  Check out their shop at http://www.vintagebella.etsy.com/.  They have really cool vintage items and plenty of spooky items for the upcoming holiday. 

Hanging out at the coffee house.  I need to get home and get ready for my show in Chicago tomorrow.  I sell at the French Market on the corners of Broadway and Melrose.  I love selling in the city because the people are so interesting.  The Market is located in the Nettlehorst school parking lot.  The pic above is the fence around the school that's always decorated super cute by the kids.  Have a great weekend everyone!  I'll be back tomorrow to feature another amazing Etsy seller.  Peace.   

Looking for a top notch Halloween costume this year?  I love this Circus Ringleader Top Hat from Topsy Turvy Design on Etsy.  Visit thier shop at http://www.topsyturvydesign.etsy.com/ for more wonderful costume designs.

Well,  the week flew by again.  There's never enough time in the day to get everything done.  Sharing a pic of my newly listed Vintage Key Necklace (the key is from the 1930s).  What mysteries does the key hold?  One will never know.  Mention this post through the convo system in my Etsy shop (http://www.caryz72.etsy.com)/  and you'll recieve 10 % off.  Have a great evening everyone!

Art Opera in Red Bank New Jersey

For anyone who's interested, this looks like a pretty awesome!

I just listed this bracelet in my shop, www.caryz72.etsy.com, and I think it turned out great. I wanted to share it with everyone.

Eating Chinese alone, Waaahhh waaahhh

I love these vintage glasses from Wicked Pen. 

http://www.wickedpen.etsy.com/

Had a great show today in Wilmette.  The drive was far and I got a little lost but it was awesome once I got set up. 

It's been a good day.  My work space needed a bit of a makeover and I finally got around to spiffing it up.  I'm selling tomorrow at a French Market tomorrow in Wilmette, Il.  I'll be rising early.  Looking forward to it.  On Sunday, I'm going to a craft show in Schamburg, Il.  It's a large show with 250 vendors.  I love selling my jewelry but this will be a relaxing day where I can shop, shop,shop.  I will take some pics and post them after the weekend.  Hope everyone has a great holiday weekend!     

Today I would like to feature one of my favorites on Etsy. SignsByDiane sells pretty shabby chic designs with a romantic feel. To see more of her work visit http://www.signsbydiane.etsy.com/ Check out

Hi, I'm getting involved with this blog so I can share my jewelry creations with you. I also want to share the work of other Etsians. I have a lot of Etsy shops that I follow everyday and love, love, love to see what other people are making.

I have other ideas for this blog like I might have a section with recipes, or share my pictures, or show my works in progress. To date, I've never really maintained a blog for any long period of time. But I've decided that since I love to write and love to make jewelry, the two could team up together and make a difference.

I'm really excited about this so check back regularly for fun updates.