Shop News

It has been a crazy busy week at Additionsstyle.etsy.com.

It was my one year Etsy Anniversary on Tuesday and I want to thank everyone who checked out my shop and wished me a Happy Etsy Anniversary!

Because of my anniversary this past week I had a one day sale that required changing all my prices and changing them back, making for a busy couple of days. When that sale was done I put several item were on sale, so right now there is a large selection of pieces at 15% off.

I Also completed a large wholesale order this week, packed up, and shipped out. I am glad to have that off my plate, and very excited about having a new account.

Over at 1000 Market, I changed my header, and put my items in to categories for easy searching. They have done wonderful new things at the 1000 Market site, its worth a look.

In the coming weeks I am going to be building my inventory for shows I have coming up, and for the holidays. You can check out new items I will be adding to my Etsy shop all week.

I wish everyone a good selling week!

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Wow, I can't believe how fast the holiday's got here, less then one week away. I had some good sales in my shop this season, and if you purchased from my shop THANK YOU!

I don't expect many sales in these last couple of weeks this year, but I will still be adding new items and start to build up my inventory.

This week

(12/20 - 24)

all US packages will be

shipped priority mail

for my regular $3 shipping fee.

Need a last minute gift

visit my Etsy and 1000 Markets shop

for fun and unique Jewelry and Accessories.

BLOG NEWS

I finished up all the posts for creating your 2010 goals. Check out Creative Goal Writing for the latest information. Next week I will have a post on strategies to help you stay on track and meet your goals for 2010.

I will still have a post everyday this week, so I hope you take a moment and stop by to check it out.

PERSONAL NEWS

My sister is coming for a week and a half during the holidays. As always I am very excited to see her and have her here with me and my family.

We will be working a little while she is here, her idea not mine. I am not the most organized person, OK, I am not organized at all, and my sister is looking forward to making big changes in my studio area. She has a plan to paint, redesign, and organize, I just have to work hard cleaning.

I will have a post with the before and after pictures the first week of January, you won't want to miss it.

Have a great week!

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Shop News

Not much

to report from my shop

this week, so today I have my

10 second commercial with a special bonus.

Shop Additions for unique and original

jewelry and accessories created from recycled

and repurposed hardware for women and men.

As my gift to you, place an order between 12/13 and 12/19

and I will send you a pair of earrings with your purchase,

to get your gift put the word BLOG in the comments section.

Happy Holidays!

BLOG NEWS

Last week I did a post to inspire you to start preparing your goals for 2010, Creative Brainstorming, as well as a post with strategies for writing your goals in Creative Planning.

Next weeks post about goals, will be about preparing and writing you goals. There will be one more post before the end of them month about using your goal list and then we will all be ready to have a creative and successful new year.

Stop by everyday and have a great week!

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Shop News

I was very excited I got 2 orders from my 1000 markets shop this past week! I have only had two other orders this whole year. I hope I can get a few more before the year is over.

I had sales in my Etsy shop as well, not as many as I would have liked, but I am happy with the sales I had. I worked hard all week promoting, so people could find my shop, maybe they will find me next week.

I am going to get back on track taking pictures of my new items, so I can get all the new stuff I created online. The plan is to do that this week, so stop in my Etsy shop to see all the new items I will be adding.

ITEM OF THE WEEK

A special just for my blog readers.

When you place a order in my Etsy Shop

put BLOG in the comments section

I will send you a FREE GIFT with your purchase

This special is for this week only (12/6 - 12)

BLOG NEWS

This past week, on Wednesday I had a post about your plan for 2010. It is a post to get you started on your planning and goal setting for the new year. I will be doing a couple of more posts over the next couple of weeks about this process. Take a few minutes to read last weeks post to get you started on the process. These posts are to inspire you to not only create your goals, but to create a plan for success.

I also started my Holiday Spirit post's this past Friday, it is a great drink and easy appetizers. New recipe's will be added this Friday, so stop by and check it out.

I hope everyone has a great week of sales, and is full of holiday spirit!

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Shop News

I hope everyone survived Black Friday and is geared up for Cyber Monday. They say it's the biggest online shopping day of the year.

What are you doing to promote your online shop this Monday?

Stop by my Etsy Shop for

FREE SHIPPING Worldwide

until 11:59 pm 11/30

I added several new items on Black Friday and I will be adding more on Cyber Monday, so now is the time to see all my new items. Here are some of my favorites.

Check it out my shop and let me know your favorites.

BLOG NEWS

During December on my blog I will be sharing simple ideas for writing your 2010 goals, alternative gift wrapping ideas, and every Friday recipe's for fun drinks and appetizers to serve during the holidays.

Stop by daily for some holiday inspiration!

Have a great week!

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My shop was featured on Scoutie Girl this past week, stop by and leave a comment. It's a great blog and I am honored to be featured. Thanks Tara!

I can't say it's been a booming week, because it's been slow. I am still waiting for that holiday rush and I hope it happens this weekend.

I am working on taking pictures of my new pieces and I will be posting new items all week. I am going to start working on one of a kind pieces that I will be listing in Etsy and 1000 Markets shops in December.

Black Friday & Cyber Monday Special
Everything in my Etsy shop will have
FREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE
November 27 - 30

BLOG NEWS

If you missed last weeks post Journal Prompt take a second and check it out, it will inspire you to start thinking about your plans for 2010.

Also on Wednesday's post Amazing Museums, DJ from eye shutter to think added a link to another amazing building you have to check out. The link is in the comments section.

I know it is a holiday week, but I will still post everyday. Tuesday I will have an accessory trend you can't miss, Wednesday's Photo's to Inspire will feature holiday centerpieces and table settings, and Friday my favorites from Etsy and 1000 Markets.

PERSONAL NOTE

I am looking forward to Thanksgiving this week, for the first time in a long time it is going to be just me, my husband, my daughter, and our dogs of course, and we have decided to have a non-traditional Thanksgiving, so no Turkey. I am looking forward to cooking some of our family favorites, and my daughter is going to a bake pie and cookies.

My husband gets home Tuesday after being on a 3 week long business trip and we have missed him a lot! I know he can't wait to be home and relax and we are all looking froward to a nice weekend hanging out as a family.

Have a great week!

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Creative Happenings

I am doing my first Additions art and craft show this weekend in Chicago. I have done a lot of Fine Art shows with my Art Jewelry, but now only about 2 a year. I am looking forward to this new opportunity.

The DIY Trunk Show 09
Saturday November 21st
10 am - 5 pm
Pulaski Park Auditorium
1419 W. Black Hawk
Free Admission
More information - http://diytrunkshow.com/

If you are in Chicago this weekend stop by and say HI!

This is the first time I am showing the Additions merchandise at a show, and I have been working hard to come up with interesting display ideas to showcase how fun this jewelry is to wear. I think I have come up with some great ideas and I will post pictures on Monday.

I have spent the last week pulling out all my inventory, putting on price stickers, and packing up boxes. I have a few more pieces to create and I will be working on them for the rest of the day.

It's hard when you do a show for the first time, because you don't know what to expect. I know I am going to bring more stuff then I need, but it's better to be safe then sorry, right?

My sister gets here today (she is driving down from Minneapolis) and I can't wait to see her. I am looking forward to having her help me at the show and the good giggles we will have over the weekend.

Wish me luck!

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Shop News

I finally had a couple of sales in my Etsy Shop this week after weeks of no sales. I hope this is a sign that things are starting to pick up, I am ready to make some sales.

I have been working hard over the last few weeks to build my inventory and prepare for the DIY show I am doing this weekend (11/21). This is my first time in this show and I am looking forward to meeting lots of new people, and selling jewelry. I am also excited because my sister is coming to help me with the show, and we always have a good time hanging out.

If you are in the Chicagoland area, stop by the show and say HI!

The DIY Trunk Show 09

Saturday November 21st

10 am - 5 pm

Pulaski Park Auditorium

1419 W. Black Hawk

Free Admission

More information - http://diytrunkshow.com/

BLOG NEWS

I hope you had a chance to see Saturday's Journal Prompt, It's a post to inspire you to thinking about your plans for 2010.

Stop by daily for more inspiration, creativity talk, and a business tip. If you have any suggestions or ideas to share with me, please feel free to contact me additionsstyleblog@gmail.com.

Have a great week!

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Shop News

I received my book 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse by Garth Johnson, and to my surprise I have 4 pieces featured!

Here are photo's of my page's.

As promised last week I added several new items, including these fun hair pins, some men's accessories, and I brought back a couple of favorite pieces now that I have the supplies to create them again.

I am working on filling up my Etsy shop, in anticipations of the shoppers finding me this holiday season. :)

This Monday I purchased a spot in the Etsy Showcase for Men. So, this week (11/8 -15) only all the Men's items in my shop will have FREE SHIPPING.

BLOG NEWS

If you missed Thursdays post Creative Obstacles check out the comments section, lots of good sharing.

Also, check back tomorrow for pictures of my adventures at SOFA - Sculpture Objects Functional Art, and later in the week more creative ideas and a poll on the side bar.

Please feel free to contact me anytime if you have questions or suggestions additionsstyleblog@gmail.com

Have a great week!

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Shop News

I am so happy I placed my last supply order, and when everything arrives I will have everything I need to keep up my inventory for the holidays.

Business is still pretty slow in my Etsy and 1000 Markets shop, and I am looking forward to things starting to pick up now that it's November. I have been looking for new avenues to market my jewelry, that won't take a lot of time. Anyone have any idea they want to share?

I created new items last week, rings, hair pins, and cuff links that I am really excited about. They will be a nice additions to my shop for the holidays. I will start posting them throughout the week, so check them out.

ITEM OF THE WEEK

All the Necklaces in my Etsy Shop will have
FREE SHIPPING all week (11/1 - 7)

Blog News

Last week I did a post about Exploring Trends, several people shared their thoughts for an interesting conversation. And if you missed Monday's post I shared ideas to make your house warm and cozy for the fall season. Take 5 minutes and check them out.

I joined Blogs by Women and I am looking forward to finding new blogs and sharing ideas. You can check them out by clicking the button.


Stop by this week for inspiration, creative ideas, and a business tip.

Have a great week!

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Shop News

Things have been pretty slow in my Etsy and 1000 Markets shop the past couple of weeks.

This slow time has given me time to built up my inventory again, and I will be adding even more items this week.

As the holiday's approach I am working on adding custom stamping to the washers for a more personal touch, and adding more men's items. The men's items are really popular during the holidays. Is their anything you would like to see in the additionsstyle shop this holiday season?

Item of the Week

Picture Hanger and Link Earrings

On Sale for only $5 (reg $8)

Purchase between 10/25 - 31 for this special deal

Blog News

Last week I did a post on Preparing for the Holidays. Click the link if you missed the great tip from the Indie CEO blog. Also, the Artist to Know was Etsy Artist alamodestuff, click the link to read about her creative journey.

This week more tips for you business, and inspiration for you creative side. Check in for something new everyday.

Have a great week!

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Shop News

I still can't believe I am going to have a piece of my jewelry published in a book. It's currently printed in English and Japanese with more countries to follow. You can check out the book on the publishers website it's called 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse. It's scheduled to be released on November 1.

On my trip to Minneapolis last week I went to my favorite recycled hardware shop and loaded up on all kinds of goodies. I will be posting new items in my Etsy shop all week, so check it out and see what's new.

I have increased the number of items on sale for 15% off in my shop, check it out maybe your favorite pieces is now on sale. Also, don't forget Flat Fee Shipping all the time - order as many pieces as you want and they all ship for $3 within the US and $4 international.

Item of the Week

One Week Only 10/18 -24

Five Washer Necklace for $10

(regular price $15)

Blog News

Last week the Artist to Know was Thomas Mann. He stopped by and left a comment and a link to his Facebook page, check it out and become a fan.

For this Monday's Artist to Know I will have an interview of one of my favorite Etsy artists. It's a don't miss feature, so stop back tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a great week!!

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Shop News

It was a slow week in my shop, but it did help me to get a large order done and to work on some inventory for a show I have next weekend.

I got some great news this past week, I found out one of my pieces is going to be published in a book that is going to sold all over the world. The book comes out on November 1 and I will share more info in the next couple of weeks.

On my visit to Minneapolis to see my sister, I went to my favorite recycled hardware shop, and found some cool new stuff, so watch out for new items coming soon to my Etsy shop.

Etsy Item of the week

Mixed Half Washer Necklace

25% off One Week Only (10/10 - 10/17)

Blog News

I found a new way to advertise on a variety of blogs and it does not cost anything. It's called Indie Style Media and its an ad exchange program. Check it out on the right side bar.

Have a great week!

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Shop / Blog News

I created a few pieces this past week and added them to my Etsy shop. Be on the look out for more new stuff this week.

Now that my studio is clean and organized (thanks to Pam), I have found books I have not seen in a long time. I have been going through them and my creative juices are really flowing.

Ideas for new pieces I will be adding to my shop this year: Hardware and sterling silver, hardware mixed with materials like wood, gemstones, and lake stones, as well as large one of a kind pieces. I hope to bump my inventory up to 150 pieces with a variety of unique hardware designs.

Be the first to see new items as I create them, I will post new stuff here on my blog, Facebook, and in my newsletter (coming soon) first. They are all easy to follow just check the right side bar.

Don't forget 15% off selected items in my Etsy Shop!

BLOG News

I was thrilled to have my first guest blogger post by Pam,this past week. Check out her post Transformations 2010 - Getting Started. She will have a new post this Tuesday, with pictures from my transformed studio, don't miss it.

A couple of other noteworthy posts from last week were What is Art? and What do you like to Read? Don't forget to check out the comments too.

This week I will have more things to inspire you to be creative, so stop by everyday to share ideas.

Have a great week!

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Shop News

It was a good week in my shop, I had a few sales and spent some time creating new pieces. I did not get as many items posted last week as planned, but this week I will be adding a new item everyday.

The hardest and most time consuming part of adding a new item is taking pictures. You have to take them at different angles, try to make them interesting, and then still work with them on the computer.

I spent time this weekend taking several pictures, so I have enough pictures ready to list everyday, giving me time this week to work on my inventory for a show I have coming up on 10/18 and another on 11/21.

A new feature I am adding to Shop News is an ITEM OF THE WEEK. Every week I will highlight one item that will have a special deal.

ITEM OF THE WEEK

Stamped Peace Washer Necklace

Place your order for this necklace October 4 - 10 and receive

FREE SHIPPING (a savings of $3)

on your purchase.

Blog News

This week on the blog, I will have an interview with a blogger about her blog , her love of challenges, and how you can participate in her new creative challenge. Also, coming soon interviews with a couple of wonderful Etsy and 1000 Market artists for the Artist to Know series.

If you take a look on the sidebar I have a new list of books available from Amazon.com. A great collection that will inspire you to be creative, check them out!

Things are coming together, join me each day to be inspired.

Have a great week!!

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Shop / Blog News

Wow, a new year is here and more opportunities to learn, grow, and be creative.

One of my goals this year is to add 5 new items to my Etsy shop each week. It will give me an opportunity to create new original items and keep my shop fresh. I have been thinking about changing the background in my pictures, I would love to here your input, should I go more neutral or stick with the colors?

Item of the Week

15% off selected items in my Etsy Shop

click Sale items in the category section

BLOG News

What type of successes did you have in 2009? Need some ideas to get your list started, check out last weeks post Your 2009 Success. Also, take a minute to check out the ideas in the post 5 Tips for Success in 2010.

I am excited at the changes I am going to have on the blog this year. Check out this Mondays post for a little preview.

I will also have a guest blogger this month writing about Preparing for Change: Steps Towards an Organized 2010. These posts will include photo's from my revamped and super organized studio. They will start this Tuesday, make sure you stop back and check out these amazing tips.

Everyday I will be adding new content to inspire you to be creative and grow your business. Stop by often and participate in our growing community.

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