Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Twitter Tree 05-28-14


The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop M-W-F.


Instructions:

Only 2 Items per person

Each Tweet must contain the hashtag: #CCFRNDS

Only 1 other Hashtag may be used.

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.

Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items

Tweet Everyone’s listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully
participate. Team Leaders do watch who is tweeting and who is
not.) 


Limit of two (2) hashtags

I have added the ability for you to add your links directly to the
post. This will post a backlink to your item and a photo of your
item. It will not add your tweet, so please put those in the
comments!


Today's Tweeting Items Are:    

Red, White, and Blue Sterling Silver Rings by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/1rky47u via @Etsy #CCFRNDS #Shopping

Large Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/nlajes via @Etsy #CCFRNDS #Shopping http://ow.ly/i/5Ifjr 



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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Birds Birds Birds

What can I say, I am a bird lover. I love to feed and watch birds, but my biggest disappointment has been the inability to watch them while I am doing other things.

So I was so happy when my parents gave me a wildlife camera for my birthday. It was such a great gift as it allowed me to see what was going on, even when I was not around. Especially at night!




But like all new technology (or new to me) there is a bit of a learning curve. Getting the night time creatures photographed turned out to be the easy part. But getting the birds on camera was more of a hit and miss. Plus, I could never get the photos close enough to get GREAT pictures.

Well that has changed. I have gotten some awesome photos, that I want to share with you all.

Ok on to the beautiful birds!  If you have any questions or comments on these birds, please ask. While I am not an ornithology expert, I do like my birds and would love to help anyone who is looking to attract birds to their yards too!










Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Twitter Tree 05-21-14


The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop M-W-F.


Instructions:

Only 2 Items per person

Each Tweet must contain the hashtag: #CCFRNDS

Only 1 other Hashtag may be used.

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.

Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items

Tweet Everyone’s listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully
participate. Team Leaders do watch who is tweeting and who is
not.) 


Limit of two (2) hashtags

I have added the ability for you to add your links directly to the
post. This will post a backlink to your item and a photo of your
item. It will not add your tweet, so please put those in the
comments!


Today's Tweeting Items Are:    

Handmade! Tiny Gold Filled Hoop #Earrings by @Elunajewelry http://ow.ly/m9KjT #CCFRNDS #Shopping

Sterling Silver Daisy Flower Ring! Made to Order by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/1kIgFBI via @Etsy #ccfrnds #shopping 



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Monday, May 19, 2014

Should I Use Signs At Shows?





For several years I have struggled with this basic question, should I use signs at craft shows. I don't mean a banner that has my logo on it or a single sign that says "Yes, we take credit cards!"

I am referring to product signs. The signs you post next to your products with a brief line about them. Something like "Copper Earrings; Made with genuine Stones."  Simple and to the point.

Several weeks ago, I decided to ask what types of signs I should post in my booth. The resounding answer was: "Why, customers don't bother to read them."


I was told one story after another where a customer completely ignored the signs in a booth. This was very disheartening to hear. So I tried again on another forum. I received the same type of stories. "I stopped wasting my time with signs, because customers never bothered to read them."

I finally typed back: "Do YOU read signs when you go into a store?" This single question resulted in an overwhelming response by respondents. They overwhelmingly said "Of course I read signs in stores. How else would I know about the product or special offers?"

After that I made the decision to go ahead with creating my product signs. I decided that while there may be some who do not bother to read my signs, there are probably quite a few who will read them. I firmly believe that not everyone who walks into my booth wants to strike up a conversation. Many customers would like to browse in peace, and if something catches their eye they will ask for more information. They want an attentive salesperson, but not someone who is over bearing.

Bruce Baker refers to signs as "Silent Salesmen." They can offer information to customers without increasing the pressure to buy.



According to his article in The Crafts Report magazine, effective signs will increase your sales by getting your customer to experience your product. And if those signs can convince a potential customer to touch or hold your product, they will be 4 times as likely to purchase it!  Man I think that fact alone is worth putting up a few signs.

If you would like to read Bruce Baker's article, you can find it here on the Craft Report's website.


Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Twitter Tree 05-14-14


The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop M-W-F.


Instructions:

Only 2 Items per person

Each Tweet must contain the hashtag: #CCFRNDS

Only 1 other Hashtag may be used.

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.

Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items

Tweet Everyone’s listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully
participate. Team Leaders do watch who is tweeting and who is
not.) 


Limit of two (2) hashtags

I have added the ability for you to add your links directly to the
post. This will post a backlink to your item and a photo of your
item. It will not add your tweet, so please put those in the
comments!


Today's Tweeting Items Are:    

Wire Wrapped Carrasite Jasper Necklace with Jasper from Oregon by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/1uKoaOr via @Etsy #CCFRNDS #MadeinUSA

1.0 Inch Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/Lpxwp4 via @Etsy #CCFRNDS #Shopping



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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Twitter Tree 05-07-14


The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop M-W-F.


Instructions:

Only 2 Items per person

Each Tweet must contain the hashtag: #CCFRNDS

Only 1 other Hashtag may be used.

Please include a brief description of your item in the tweet.

Keep your Tweet under 140 Characters (including spaces).

No Mature Items

Tweet Everyone’s listings. (It is not fair to others if you do not fully
participate. Team Leaders do watch who is tweeting and who is
not.) 


Limit of two (2) hashtags

I have added the ability for you to add your links directly to the
post. This will post a backlink to your item and a photo of your
item. It will not add your tweet, so please put those in the
comments!


Today's Tweeting Items Are:    

Made to Order Sterling Silver Flower Ring by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/1kIgFBI via @Etsy #CCFRNDS #Shopping

Large Copper Hoop Earrings by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/MfkrPA via @Etsy #CCFRNDS #fashion



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Monday, May 5, 2014

New Designs! To Be Listed

I have been working on photos and new designs over the weekend. So I thought for this morning I would post some of the pictures I have been working on. I hope to have them listed in my store soon!

Red Creek Jasper



If you like this necklace, check out the currently listed Red Creek Jasper in my Etsy Store


Paua Shell

Carrasite Jasper
If you like this Carrasite Jasper necklace, you may also enjoy my Crazy Lace Agate Necklace

Black Moss Agate

Like the Black Moss Agate Necklace? Check out the Golden Moss Agate Necklace in my store! 

White Druzy

I love Druzy! In addition to this White Druzy, I currently have listed a beautiful Pale Blue Green Druzy Necklace in my shop! 

Spiderman Jasper

Come see all the necklaces, rings and earrings in my store today!