If you are a reader of my blog, you'll know that I love finding new shops. Etsy is a treasure-trove of undiscovered glory - here's one for you to discover! The shop name is ARTLIFE!
A little bit of an interview - the person behind the artist - I'd like to introduce you to Ellen!:
Do you have a day job besides your Artlife shop on Etsy?
Yes. My goal is to be one of the "I quit my day job" folks but for now I work part-time at an up-scale grocery store. I feel very lucky to at least have a few days off a week which I can solely devote to my Etsy shop and moving toward that goal.
Do you have any kids?No, I love kids but I've never wanted any of my own.
Do you blog?Yes. My blog is http://mysillyartlife.blogspot.com/
Do you have any animals?Not at the moment. I've had cats in the past and would love to get another someday. Cats are the coolest!
What tips can you give to someone just starting out on etsy?I think the biggest thing is to think positive thoughts and try not to get discouraged. Even when sales are not coming in, you can always be doing something to move your business forward and every little step counts towards the big picture. Also, if you get some momentum going with your shop DON'T stop! I have made the mistake in the past of working on my shop in fits and starts and in hindsight I now realize I lost hard won momentum when I ignored my shop.
Any last thoughts?Hmmm, Right now I'm really into giveaways and gifting my cards!
And with that in mind here is this weeks giveaway from Artlife -
First of all - what are you trying to win?? YOUR CHOICE of a notecard set.
The Rules::::
Head on over to Artlife.
Come on back here and leave a comment with your favorite notecard set from her shop.
You MUST leave a way for me to reach you.
EXTRA Entries: Stop by Buster and boo or Woolies (my shops) and leave a comment with your favorite item. I WILL count the extra entries!
Contest ends one week on Saturday, February 28th - last day of February!
Thanks so much & good luck!
80 comments:
Love Birds Note Cards -- Set of 4 is pretty
old antique ivory typewriter key pendants are sweet
Ny favorite note cards: Love bird!
From Buster and boo, I really like the Viola, scrabble tile pendant.
From woolies I like Alfred the bunny!
I love the Thank You cards. I love keeping them around. Thanks for sharing!
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i like the I Heart Sewing Note Cards
I love the I ♥ sewing notecard set.
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From Woolies, I LOVE Billie the Goatie http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=20773671 such soft and sweet chenille!
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Cool artist
I like this
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=21032044
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I heart sewing cards are really cool!
I love the Eraser Erasing Note Cards -- Set of 3!
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Those lovebird notecards are definitely my favorites, and im not the only one!
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Thank You Note Cards -- Set of 4 - lovely!
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Oh, I would love to win the fig notecards! :D
Billie the Goatie IS SO ADORABLE! :D
She's my fave from your Woolies shop!
I love the Thank You Note Cards -- Set of 4...very pretty.
From Buster and Boo, the Life's a Puzzle necklace is so pretty. It matches my Life Puzzle tattoo on my leg.
I like the Thank You Note Cards -- Set of 4! Cute!
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From Buster and Boo I like your Paris in the rain, scrabble tile pendant!!
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I love the thank you note cards - they're unique and pretty in their simplicity.
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Are you aware of how beautiful your Francesca earrings are? I may just have to pierce my ears, just so I can buy and wear those!
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Also a huge fan of little Thunder the mustang ... I'm a horse person myself ... will be a vet in just 2 more years! The acorns are really cute too, and clever!
Can some of you read? They're asking for your favorite notecard!
I'll cheat and go with the variety pack but my favorite within that pack would be the buddha.
It didn't take long...
old cars & lovebirds.
I had to stop there or keep
choosing more.
I have a cat if she wants one!
I like the get better soon note card set.
I like the Buddha Note Cards
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I also like the Lucky Seven of Hearts Necklace
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From Woolies, I like Billie the Goatie
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I like Love Birds from Ellen's Etsy Shop.
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And from Buster and Boo I like the Petit Oiseau pendant.
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My favorite notecard would have to be the You're Invited set, but the Figs are a close second. Figs are so delicious!
Thanks for the giveaway :)
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i like the lovebird cards.
I like them all! I am having a hard time deciding. I guess I would use the Thank You cards most...so that would be my practical choice. However, I love the Buddha, the fig. 8, Malcolm X...they are all so beautiful.
The Marguerite pendant on Buster and Boo is gorgeous. I love the colors.
the Thank You Note Cards are great, would go through those quickly
I really like the Thank You Note Card. Thank you for a great giveaway!
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I love the eraser erasing note card set; how clever!
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At busterandboo I love the Party like it's Mardi Gras necklace - perfect for today!
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I really like the full moon earrings at buster and boo
I like the thank you note card set! Very useful and cute. Thanks!!
My favorite item from Buster & Boo is the Hill Tribe Scrolls earrings!! Thanks.
My favorite item from woolies is Alfred, the hand knit bunny toy. Thanks.
the love birds note cards-so cute.
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I love the Love Birds Note Cards, they are so cute
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Paris in the Rain is my favorite set!! Thanks for the Chance!!
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the I heart sewing cards
I like the fig note cards maybe I will plant a fig tree.
love birds
my favorite item at Artlife is the Thank You Note Cards
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My favorite from your shop Buster and boo is Seagull - Pacific Ocean at twilight, a scrabble tile pendant
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I love the I heart sewing cards - because I do!
I love the Love Birds notecards. Very Pretty! Thanks for the chance to win. ecghick@yahoo.com
My favorite are the Thank You Note Cards -- Set of 4. Thanks.
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I love the Thank You Note Cards! utgal2004[at]yahoo[dot]com
Wow, what fun stuff! I love the Old Cars Note Cards!!
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From Buster and Boo I love the Initial Pendants - they're great!!
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From Woolies I think Billie the Goatie is ADORABLE!! We've got several friends who just had babies...might have to pick me up a few of those for gifts!!
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I like the nice Thank You cards.
I love your cute Billie the Goatie.
Love the Love Bird Note Cards :)
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Thank You Note Cards -- Set of 4
Variety Note Card Pack -- Set of 6
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The Buddha notecards are beautiful.
the old car ones are my favorite
I love the old antique ivory typewriter key pendants.
You're Invited notecards I liked the Best and thanks.
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Luv your work, at woolies I was truly amazed by your talent and I especially liked that Felted Clutch with Artwork. It's just the right size(6 x 4) for me to take to appointments or shopping. skyxsky27(at)gmail.com
I love the eraser erasing notecards
I like the Variety pack or the Get Better Soon
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Favorite item at BusterandBoo is the Life's a puzzle necklace
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My favorite item at Woolies is Alfred, hand knit bunny all natural
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I'd like the Love Birds Note Cards.
I like the Buddha cards.
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I like the Erasers erasing note card set. THank you
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From the Buster and Boo shop, I love the Life's a Puzzle necklace. Thank you.
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The Love Birds Note Cards Set is very pretty!
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I love the Ponderosa Pinecone Necklace from busterandboo's shop!
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My favorite set of notecards are the I Heart Sewing!
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