Twitter Tree 2-29-12

HAPPY LEAP DAY!!!!!!!

The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop each business day.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/

Tuesday: http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/  

Friday: http://fireflyridge-dragonflyridge.blogspot.com/

Instructions:

You tweet the item(s) for me and all the posts above yours, along with your twitter account so we can follow you, and list 1-2 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for all those posting here to tweet for you. 

No more than two items, please. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below) 

Check back throughout the day and tweet all the new items posted from other online shops. Etsy, ArtFire, Zibbet, Bonanzle, ebay, your own website, etc..  Retweet our hashtag during the evening hours. Spread your tweets out so that people will click on the links.

Please add our NEW tag to your tweets. "#RETWT" This way we can Retweet later in the day, simply by searching the hash tag. We are not using "Bluebird" any longer. Thanks!

Limit of two (2) hashtags. 

Here's an acceptable example post

Knit Lip Balm Lipstick pouch Black @ChristieCottage  handmade  artfire http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3935206 #AFPP  #RETWT


Tweet the blog link hosting the Twitter Tree© each day to get more participants. If benefits all of us.

Invite your friends!

Today's Tweeting Items:

Exclusively on @Etsy! Red Tiger Eye Bracelet by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/zAaelb #retwt #handmadebot

An Exclusive Best Seller on @Etsy.com! Small Silver Hoop Earrings Sterling by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/vgAWfA  #retwt #shopetsy

Twitter Tree 2-22-12

The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop each business day.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/

Tuesday: http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/  

Friday: http://fireflyridge-dragonflyridge.blogspot.com/

 

 

Instructions:

You tweet the item(s) for me and all the posts above yours, along with your twitter account so we can follow you, and list 1-2 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for all those posting here to tweet for you. 

 

No more than two items, please. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below) 

 

Check back throughout the day and tweet all the new items posted from other online shops. Etsy, ArtFire, Zibbet, Bonanzle, ebay, your own website, etc..  Retweet our hashtag during the evening hours. Spread your tweets out so that people will click on the links.

Please add our NEW tag to your tweets. "#RETWT" This way we can Retweet later in the day, simply by searching the hash tag. We are not using "Bluebird" any longer. Thanks!

Limit of two (2) hashtags. 

Here's an acceptable example post

Knit Lip Balm Lipstick pouch Black @ChristieCottage  handmade  artfire http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3935206 #AFPP  #RETWT


Tweet the blog link hosting the Twitter Tree© each day to get more participants. If benefits all of us.

Invite your friends!

Today's Tweeting Items:

Moss Agate Wire Wrapped in Sterling Silver by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/t670KY via @Etsy #retwt #RTmyArt

 

My Best Seller! Small Silver Hoop Earrings Sterling by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/vgAWfA via @Etsy #retwt #shopetsy

From Lost to Found

Almost two years ago, I went through a very traumatic emotional event. I shared this event with my family, and inner circle of friends and set about to heal from it.

So with the anniversary approaching, it can as no surprise to anyone when I began to have trouble sleeping and feeling even more depressed. And normally that would be the end of the story, that I just needed more time to heal.

But a few weeks ago on a Saturday, I woke up from a full night's sleep only to lay down and sleep another four and half hours. And when I woke up after that,  I still felt like I had not slept. It scared me badly. 

I had also noticed other issues; depression, mood swings, a lack of motivation, and the most scary a constant brain fog. The brain fog was so bad, that I had someone ask me where the drink machine was at work. And even though I was staring right at it, I could not figure out where it was. I was terrified.

So I contacted my primary care physchian and asked for help. After reviewing my issues, we decided to check my bloodwork. She took labs for thyroid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, Iron, and Vitamin A (my request).

At this point, I made the assumption that I probably had a sleep disorder. I waited impaitienly for the results to come back, knowing I would need that before I could schedule a sleep test.

So last Thursday, I went in for my follow up appointment. And to my surprise, my bloodwork had revealed an issue, three to be exact. It turns out that my B12 was low, as was my iron and my vitamin D.

So to begin to correct these issues, I was given a b12 shot. I was also instructed to take some iron and viatmin D supplements.

The next day, I started noticing the effects this shot was having on me. I felt happy, giddy, and had a small burst of energy. Plus the brain fog had lifted. Much like the energy I felt two days after giving birth, the burst was short lived. But I have been sleeping, and feeling all together better.

I know that I have not been fully around lately. I am hoping that as time goes on, I will get better and all of my symptoms will disappear.

More than anything, I am very thankful that now I know why I have been so out of it for so long.

Thank you for your support.

Twitter Tree 2-15-12

The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop each business day.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/

Tuesday: http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/  

Friday: http://fireflyridge-dragonflyridge.blogspot.com/

 

 

Instructions:

You tweet the item(s) for me and all the posts above yours, along with your twitter account so we can follow you, and list 1-2 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for all those posting here to tweet for you. 

 

No more than two items, please. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below) 

 

Check back throughout the day and tweet all the new items posted from other online shops. Etsy, ArtFire, Zibbet, Bonanzle, ebay, your own website, etc..  Retweet our hashtag during the evening hours. Spread your tweets out so that people will click on the links.

Please add our NEW tag to your tweets. "#RETWT" This way we can Retweet later in the day, simply by searching the hash tag. We are not using "Bluebird" any longer. Thanks!

Limit of two (2) hashtags. 

Here's an acceptable example post

Knit Lip Balm Lipstick pouch Black @ChristieCottage  handmade  artfire http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3935206 #AFPP  #RETWT


Tweet the blog link hosting the Twitter Tree© each day to get more participants. If benefits all of us.

Invite your friends!

Today's Tweeting Items:

Sterling Silver and Pink Glass Heart Earrings with Silver Posts! by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/yzI4Kj via @Etsy #retwt #shopetsy

 

Large Hammered Silver Hoop Earrings by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/nlajes via @Etsy #retwt #handmadebot

New Designs for Valetine's!

Happy Valentine's Day Ya'll!!

I am planning on a nice quite night with my husband and son. But before tonight gets here, I would like to share some new designs.

I had so many designs for valentine's day, I decided to create a Hearts Collection and all of these will be listed in my hearts collection on Etsy!

So here are a couple of my new listings!

 

Sterling silver and blue glass heart earrings

 

Sterling Silver and Raspberry Glass Heart Earrings

 

  Sterling Silver and Pink Glass Heart Earrings

 

Enjoy these couple of new listings. I hope to share more with you soon. Stop back in tomorrow to join in the Twitter Tree!!

 

And Happy Valentine's Day! 

Etsy Direct Checkout Versus Paypal: Fees

Last week Etsy unveiled a new tool to shop owners: Direct Checkout. I believe most sellers have now heard about this, but it you need the basic information before we get started, you can find it here: Etsy Direct CheckOut Forum Link.

I have looked at the forum and the information given by the Etsy Admin. So there were a few things I wanted to compare.

Lets start with fees:

We will still have to pay our listing fees, but Etsy will now charge a fee to process credit cards for us.
 The processing fee is 3% plus $0.25. This is compared to 2.9% plus $0.30 from Paypal.

Price	Direct Checkout	Paypal
$ 5.00	$ 0.40	$ 0.45
$ 10.00	$ 0.55	$ 0.59
$ 15.00	$ 0.70	$ 0.74
$ 20.00	$ 0.85	$ 0.88
$ 25.00	$ 1.00	$ 1.03
$ 50.00	$ 1.75	$ 1.75
$ 75.00	$ 2.50	$ 2.48
$ 100.00	$ 3.25	$ 3.20
$ 150.00	$ 4.75	$ 4.65
$ 250.00	$ 7.75	$ 7.55

As you can see from the table, it is more cost efficient to use Direct Checkout if your orders are typically under $50.00.

And I will say that from looking at merchant accounts, the fees are quite reasonable for credit card processing.

Tomorrow we will look at another aspect of the Direct Checkout Vs Paypal Debate.

Twitter Tree 2-8-12

The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop each business day.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/

Tuesday: http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/  

Friday: http://fireflyridge-dragonflyridge.blogspot.com/

 

 

NEW Instructions:

You tweet the item(s) for me and all the posts above yours, along with your twitter account so we can follow you, and list 1-2 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for all those posting here to tweet for you. No more than two items, please. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below) Check back throughout the day and tweet all the new items posted from other online shops. Etsy, ArtFire, Zibbet, Bonanzle, ebay, your own website, etc..  Retweet our hashtag during the evening hours. Spread your tweets out so that people will click on the links.

Please add our NEW tag to your tweets. "#RETWT" This way we can Retweet later in the day, simply by searching the hash tag. We are not using "Bluebird" any longer. Thanks!

Limit of two (2) hashtags. 

Some hashtags are automatic, and so to explain...

Example: 

Here's what appears when I click "tweet" on an item:

Knit Lip Balm Lipstick pouch Black | ChristieCottage - Knitting on ArtFire... #handmade #artfire http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3935206

Here's the acceptable post for this item:

Knit Lip Balm Lipstick pouch Black @ChristieCottage #handmade #artfire http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3935206 #AFPP  #RETWT

By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. After all, we all have our online shops to make sales.

Tweet the blog link hosting the Twitter Tree© each day to get more participants. If benefits all of us.

Invite your friends!

Today's Tweeting Items:

Sterling Silver Heart Earrings for Valentine's Day by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/zybozH via @Etsy #retwt #etsyXO

 

Red Hot Valentine's Day Heart Necklace by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/sagwfy via @Etsy #retwt #EtsyXO

Have a great day and see you on the Twitter Tree today! :)

Twitter Tree 2-1-12

The Twitter Tree© will be hosted by a different shop each business day.

Monday: http://christiecottage.blogspot.com/

Tuesday: http://linorstorecom.blogspot.com/

Wednesday: http://elunajewelry-nc.blogspot.com/
Thursday: http://aneedleinthehaystack-debbie.blogspot.com/  

Friday: http://fireflyridge-dragonflyridge.blogspot.com/

 

 

NEW Instructions:

You tweet the item(s) for me and all the posts above yours, along with your twitter account so we can follow you, and list 1-2 items (clickable links) from any of your online shops that you would like for all those posting here to tweet for you. No more than two items, please. ( No "mature" items, please). Be sure the item is twitter ready. (See below) Check back throughout the day and tweet all the new items posted from other online shops. Etsy, ArtFire, Zibbet, Bonanzle, ebay, your own website, etc..  Retweet our hashtag during the evening hours. Spread your tweets out so that people will click on the links.

Please add our NEW tag to your tweets. "#RETWT" This way we can Retweet later in the day, simply by searching the hash tag. We are not using "Bluebird" any longer. Thanks!

Limit of two (2) hashtags. 

Some hashtags are automatic, and so to explain...

Example: 

Here's what appears when I click "tweet" on an item:

Knit Lip Balm Lipstick pouch Black | ChristieCottage - Knitting on ArtFire... #handmade #artfire http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3935206

Here's the acceptable post for this item:

Knit Lip Balm Lipstick pouch Black @ChristieCottage #handmade #artfire http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/3935206 #AFPP  #RETWT

By reaching out thru blogger and blog follower's twitter accounts, we will reach a new audience of viewers and hopefully land some sales. After all, we all have our online shops to make sales.

Tweet the blog link hosting the Twitter Tree© each day to get more participants. If benefits all of us.

Invite your friends!

Today's Tweeting Items:

Amazing! Blue and Gold Tiger Eye Bracelet by ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/AmwNpd via @Etsy #retwt #handmadebot

 

A handmade Favorite!! Lightweight Small Silver Hoop Earrings Sterling by @ElunaJewelry http://etsy.me/vgAWfA via @Etsy #retwt #shopetsy

Have a great day and see you on the Twitter Tree today! :)