tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18889158062800713122024-03-05T03:04:09.412-08:00Jewelry by TaraPretty and pink, cool and classy, unique handcrafted jewelry.Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.comBlogger194125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-51511371101659546252008-05-06T11:19:00.000-07:002008-05-06T11:32:17.275-07:00<div style="text-align: justify;">I'm about to hit <span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">1,000 </span></span>sales!! I just need to sell 6 more items.. So if you want a discount, and to help me w/my 1 1/2 yr. goal, visit now!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jewelrybytara.etsy.com/"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhguuuz_vudx7-LFMCB1BJx9TC7Vztrj90_9qY_qFi96_Xx6_8AA6OBc-hl8ig2sp37UtsXKtWcB6SHg71bIHycarpsB_CBPZ3qfL0UAQYxasykBMNp2mrlcH3Lwz57Of2jLglPnkNAL7BV/s400/foxytara.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5197331522368155330" border="0" /></a>Put "<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0); font-weight: bold;">1000</span></span>" in message to seller, wait to pay, and you will receive 20% off your order! I will invoice through PayPal, ASAP! That simple:) *Please note, shipping/handling is not included. This offer will run through tomorrow, regardless of hitting the big 1000!<br /><br />Purchase now, and you will receive a fantastic soap sample, from kreatedbykarina. Supplies Are Limited<br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(102, 0, 204);"><br /><a href="http://www.kreatedbykarina.etsy.com">Kreated By Karina</a></span><br /><br />Thanks so much to my wonderful fellow Etsians!<br />T♥<br /><br /></div>Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-11049926238463200352008-04-29T20:35:00.001-07:002008-04-29T20:37:15.027-07:00Bonjour!<br /><br />Thanks so much for featuring me here:<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:130%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.desirable.co.uk/">http://www.desirable.co.uk/</a></span><br /><br />My Oui et Non earrings have been a huge hit, and I love seeing them in this collection of jewelry!<br /><br />Tara♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-10600797636070265322008-04-26T13:56:00.000-07:002008-04-26T14:01:34.068-07:00Back on MySpace!<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thetaracollection"><br />The Tara Collection MySpace</a><br /><br />Come befriend me:)<br /><br />Thanks!<br />Tara♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-87678307345230836712008-04-15T07:13:00.000-07:002008-04-15T07:15:46.109-07:00<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">♥=^.^=♥</span> HUGE Moving Sale!! Buy any 2 items in any of my shops, get the 3rd for FREE!!! Just put "MOVE" in message to seller, wait to pay, and I will reinvoice through PayPal. If you prefer, I can refund the difference. *Least expensive item is FREE, no limit within shop to number purchased, cannot apply to mixed shop purchases.<span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);">♥=^.^=♥</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:180%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.jewelrybytara.etsy.com">Jewelry by Tara</a><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sewnbytara.etsy.com">Sewn by Tara</a><br /><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.suppliesbytara.etsy.com">Supplies by Tara</a><br /><br /><br /></span>Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-24917674010633727332008-04-13T09:55:00.000-07:002008-04-13T09:57:41.113-07:00Changing it up...HUGE move coming up for me, so why not pass on some savings to my customers, while lightening my moving load?? LOL<br /><br />I have just started my listing in all shops, fabrics, lucite birdies, you name it, I'm selling it! So help me get rid of all these extra boxes!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);font-size:180%;" ><a style="color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" href="http://www.jewelrybytara.etsy.com">Jewelry by Tara</a><br /><a href="http://www.sewnbytara.etsy.com"><br />Sewn by Tara</a><br /><a href="http://www.suppliesbytara.etsy.com"><br />Supplies by Tara</a></span><br /><br />Thanks!<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-70296247202351608422008-04-01T15:30:00.000-07:002008-04-01T15:32:52.186-07:00<span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);">Very cool blog, featuring moi...</span><br /><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://coffee-pot-people.blogspot.com/"><br /></a><span style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);font-size:130%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://coffee-pot-people.blogspot.com/">Coffee Pot People</a><br /><br />Thanks so much!<br />T♥<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6t7xCPoImtqJry1dN4CI2Aqeh2s8lkh4XmhUFeF_72_-rUqgCWpdQavjEwzVwfWtOWbK-VQ_NxLoplvK6mlsZnpOqxl32glD1XY1XpW7mciyVzy8MoEzWQUYkzA8LTKkvGQVcck4tDq4Z/s1600-h/100_9657.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6t7xCPoImtqJry1dN4CI2Aqeh2s8lkh4XmhUFeF_72_-rUqgCWpdQavjEwzVwfWtOWbK-VQ_NxLoplvK6mlsZnpOqxl32glD1XY1XpW7mciyVzy8MoEzWQUYkzA8LTKkvGQVcck4tDq4Z/s200/100_9657.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184408321457375554" border="0" /></a>Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-40367996841681186292008-03-26T18:12:00.000-07:002008-03-26T18:17:38.569-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3Ah3Rz981f49uU3fih91YBfKetFt1HuaDs28_6oW_DWUl2tGULe1VLw-9psZNfZrLNEmgFqKGA-1Jc4jYCxBFIBDsNEtME7BbCZ0PswyHSm2txSM_mKNUBsPHwUwgtspT0e_-G5hj8Uw/s1600-h/100_9648.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY3Ah3Rz981f49uU3fih91YBfKetFt1HuaDs28_6oW_DWUl2tGULe1VLw-9psZNfZrLNEmgFqKGA-1Jc4jYCxBFIBDsNEtME7BbCZ0PswyHSm2txSM_mKNUBsPHwUwgtspT0e_-G5hj8Uw/s200/100_9648.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182223531723442450" border="0" /></a><br />Somebody stop me please!!!<br /><br />So I love, love, love, making my glass pendants! No silly, I can't make glass! Who would even let me use fire??LOL<br /><br />But I'm currently obsessed with turning glass into pendants, magnets, and paper weights! Check it out...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3MD6cG7AE3ornFt0ojrAfMo7dhyLSPm5-bstYCIof5eXzMR2vd8BViLfoI0vbK7jEogr6V8s28Ghu0C7xYEnNbS8P8M_UeVZo1Tn9TrGTSce9ICOeqRGbRVvF4DmtJylo9z6HCnx_68l/s1600-h/100_9637.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB3MD6cG7AE3ornFt0ojrAfMo7dhyLSPm5-bstYCIof5eXzMR2vd8BViLfoI0vbK7jEogr6V8s28Ghu0C7xYEnNbS8P8M_UeVZo1Tn9TrGTSce9ICOeqRGbRVvF4DmtJylo9z6HCnx_68l/s200/100_9637.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182223673457363234" border="0" /></a>Even fabric is turning into magnets, in my sewing shop!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8vjKyHHBASnB-UjWKKCD2cnMqA1T1BeMFHROF5ICOKwIQVN8jlDsCtBu6zbWEIheUy5Qz0Cpf2hg7MCfqM3yWl0OjiP7IeIO0plIRx_nOUS1XS-d-cntDJrOjrdsYDV-QCUW5_amqG5n/s1600-h/100_9638.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt8vjKyHHBASnB-UjWKKCD2cnMqA1T1BeMFHROF5ICOKwIQVN8jlDsCtBu6zbWEIheUy5Qz0Cpf2hg7MCfqM3yWl0OjiP7IeIO0plIRx_nOUS1XS-d-cntDJrOjrdsYDV-QCUW5_amqG5n/s200/100_9638.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182224068594354482" border="0" /></a><br />So that's the latest/greatest, would appreciate all of your feedback! I haven't sold any yet, and I don't want to stop making them.<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-78531944282851025032008-03-17T20:19:00.000-07:002008-03-17T20:26:24.730-07:00NEW, NEW, NEW!!!<br /><br />Check out the latest creations I've come up with, here...<br /><br /><span style="font-size:180%;"><a style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(204, 51, 204);" href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5052903&section_id=5253424">Jewelry by Tara</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">Lots of new designs for Spring, including keychains, brightly colored stretchy bracelets, and more to come!<br /><br />And remember, if you're in need of some extra help with website design, graphics, logos/avatars, please contact me. My prices are extremely reasonable, and I'm happy to work with your ideas.<br /><br /><a style="color: rgb(102, 0, 204);" href="mailto:customerservice@jewelsbytara.com">customerservice@jewelsbytara.com</a><br /><br />Happy Spring!<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">T♥</span><br /><br /></span><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></span><br /></span>Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-32163269222350486552008-03-13T07:25:00.000-07:002008-03-13T07:25:01.179-07:00Trollop with a Laptop: Yes, Sir<a href="http://alisontyler.blogspot.com/2008/03/yes-sir.html#links">Trollop with a Laptop: Yes, Sir</a><br /><br />Fantastic blog, and they appreciate my straight to the point style!! Check it out....Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-19292207680905276172008-03-06T09:01:00.000-08:002008-03-06T09:04:36.217-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.jewelrybytara.etsy.com"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCPGtdH2tQEvRtv70h_L7Ya4yIt2Yi7XkHz3rZKClJCE9QlNefI_51tYlSv3ofVgTjRPBrs8S9DrwkeUK-4xmcujycVham83bdmieAYMrgbG2Lxts3S63B29fEuu_GZHD87_v8dEpQgpcL/s400/spring08banner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5174675589379420946" border="0" /></a><br />In and Out...<br /><br />So I'm sitting here trying to figure out, what is trendy right now? Usually, I don't think about these things, I just know. But I'm super confused by what's selling on Etsy these days. Past trends like mineral make up, owls, sparrows, vintage collaborations, don't seem to be selling as well. Is it a general market recession? Or has the tide turned on these once popular items.<br /><br />I would love to get some input on what's selling for you. Please leave your comments here. Also, what's in? What are those young folks doing these days??? LOL<br /><br />Thanks!<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-57455943634457420912008-02-21T06:05:00.001-08:002008-02-21T06:06:27.145-08:00This fantastic blog write up, is why I absolutely love my customers, and what I do!<br /><br /><a href="http://fiberdeviant.blogspot.com/2008/02/reflecting-on-love-birthday.html">http://fiberdeviant.blogspot.com/2008/02/reflecting-on-love-birthday.html</a><br /><br />Thanks so much fiberdeviant:)<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-86799571694719188892008-02-16T08:21:00.000-08:002008-02-16T08:33:49.756-08:00Wholesale and The Small Indie Business, Is It Worth It??<br /><br />Recently, I've gotten a slew of requests, to do wholesale locally, and overseas. I absolutely love receiving them, and occasionally it works out. Most of the time however, it is larger businesses, just fishing Etsy for a deal on our handwork. Here are some of the problems I can see, when going into a larger wholesale deal.<br /><br />1. Unless you plan on making 5,000 zipper pouches yourself in the space of a week, you probably won't be able to handle large requests.<br /><br />2. Buying materials in bulk, so that you actually make money on the wholesale purchase, is a lot of money up front. And you will probably end up with a ton of excess, therefore, lose money.<br /><br />3. Usually, wholesale would be 50% off your regular price. Unfortunately on Etsy, we all are so competitive for business, we are mostly underselling to begin with. Therefore, who can afford to take 50% off, on a small wholesale order?<br /><br />4. As I said in number 1, due to the fact that we are small, usually individual, businesses, we cannot handle the volume of a retail store. Unless someone buys a large quantity of our product to begin with, other than getting our name out, wholesale will probably leave us in the red.<br /><br />Some positive thoughts on wholesale, you can definitely get some great advertising and word of mouth from doing larger orders. Most B&M stores are very professional and accommodating to artists. They found us because they value handcrafted goods, and understand our pricing struggles. Also, they generally give a lot of leeway in production times and quantities.<br /><br />In conclusion, take a chance with wholesale selling, but be careful not to lose more money than you make!<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-87787595946445587692008-02-10T08:32:00.001-08:002008-02-10T08:32:32.025-08:00You can still get a lifetime banner on my site, only $5! Lifetime Text Ad, $3!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thetaracollection.com/Friendly_Links.php">☺Tara Friendly Links☺</a><br /><br />Contact me if you have any questions, the site gets about 100-200 hits a day, and I'm working more on it now. It's only 1 1/2 months old.<br /><br />customerservice@jewelsbytara.com<br />Thanks!<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-87665192075445757502008-02-06T20:21:00.000-08:002008-02-06T20:24:42.734-08:00Just finished my Etsy Survival Guide/Lifetime Helpline from me:)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=9417159"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqzGhy6oXX3ORB7220eN5xTnBgaS0cx1HWI8ClVn-uEpd6hrFKVDYKocjGTgcw1RaxLksEGswfAdk7YnbZYH8sYAByIHEsSnREI06ph0u3MRezj2E-H7KqTawoVA4SlOsvSdnutLFwAuK3/s400/Etsy-Survival-Guide-Icon.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164089215982373362" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Check it out, it can only help! At least I hope... LOL<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-59691238865527739532008-02-05T16:10:00.000-08:002008-02-05T16:13:24.137-08:00Stepping Down...<br /><br />I have decided to step down from my leadership position with JET. I have been kinda absent on Etsy forums and all of our JET groups lately. Between my 3 shops, marketing/promoting myself, kids, house, and 6 pets, I barely have time to breathe!!<br /><br />So in order to get my own house in order, so to speak, I've gotta let something go. Unfortunately, it has to be my beloved JET group. I will still be participating, and here for everyone.<br /><br />Thank you all for your love and support in the past year!<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-50616678851565078662008-02-05T13:04:00.000-08:002008-02-05T13:07:33.942-08:00February is going to be so busy! Here's a wonderful promotion that I have just started, I've teamed up with a fabulous B&B shop on Etsy:)<br /><br />Please visit our friends here:<br /><br /> <a href="http://www.uniquelypampered.etsy.com">Uniquely Pampered</a><br /><br />They are holding a 6 year anniversary raffle. <a href="http://www.jewelrybytara.etsy.com">Jewelry by Tara</a> has contributed a necklace, and you can too! Send them your business cards and small samples, and as a thank you for participating, you will recieve FREE advertising, plus a few samples, and a special "Thank You" gift from uniquelypampered.<br /><br />Fantastic deal! I can't wait to get my free samples☺<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-87929603470415934892008-01-28T10:45:00.001-08:002008-01-28T10:45:24.332-08:00<span style="color:#e82828;"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-family:Verdana;"><img wstxclass="Image" src="http://app4.websitetonight.com/projects/6/4/5/5/645542/images/love_011.gif" mainsrc="http://app4.websitetonight.com/projects/6/4/5/5/645542/images/love_011.gif" uid="7dfbc890-a08e-4665-b434-091fc53a9a52" />Valentine's Day Special! Just put "VDAY" in message to seller, and receive a FREE gift!<br /><img wstxclass="Image" src="http://app4.websitetonight.com/projects/6/4/5/5/645542/images/heart03.gif" mainsrc="http://app4.websitetonight.com/projects/6/4/5/5/645542/images/heart03.gif" uid="c485cb3e-339a-4aa8-8807-231160577c5e" /><br /><br /></span></span></span><br /><br />Visit any of my 4 stores!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jewelrybytara.etsy.com">Jewelry by Tara</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.sewnbytara.etsy.com">Sewn by Tara</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.suppliesbytara.etsy.com">Supplies by Tara</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.jetteam.etsy.com">JET Team JBT Items</a><br /><br />Thanks!<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-23028391452499058402008-01-26T09:01:00.000-08:002008-01-26T09:26:56.375-08:00<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51); font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: rgb(153, 51, 153);">Old Fashioned Internet Selling Advice, by JBT</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(102, 51, 51);"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">Just felt like putting down some of my own successful ideas for selling, and buying supplies.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 204, 204);"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">1. Buy in bulk! Wholesale is NEVER cheaper than bulk! You can buy anywhere on the internet and ask for a discount. Don't be afraid to send a message to sellers on ebay, or any other site for that matter. They want your business, and undoubtedly have a lot of items in stock. And the best part is, you don't have to report your taxes on bulk, like with wholesale.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">2. Don't feel obligated to buy from friends, or on Etsy. I can testify to this, because I am a supplier there. You should research on your own what is the most for your money.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">3. If/when supplies start to pile up, do not sit on them!! Open a de-stash store, and get rid of most of it. This goes with buying in bulk. You paid a lot less, but nothing should ever sit too long. Money should be constantly flowing in/out of your business. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">4. Don't get stuck on a trend! I can't tell you how many times I thought that I had the market on a certain pendant, or style. I bought so many overpriced pieces, then I was stuck with them:( Sell it, and when it slows down, move it out of your store, ASAP. Believe me, we will soon have octopi necklaces selling on Etsy for $5!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">5. Please don't worry so much about banners, avatars, etc. If someone buys from you, there are so many reasons why. Changing your avatar to a certain item in your store, could actually push buyers away. Why? Because we're all different in our tastes! Do what you want, if they like your items, they will buy it.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">6. Confident business people, do not need a lot of forum support. What I mean by this is, don't post things like "does this look okay", "do you think people will like this", "why are my sales slow", "my banner is ugly", etc., etc. In real life, do you see people at Nordstrom asking their fellow customer's/employees if their store looks okay? Or if they are too ugly to sell expensive items? Show confidence in your product, and even the ugliest item becomes wanted! LOL</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">7. If it's not working, get over it. Sorry to be harsh here, but when you repeatedly try to sell unpopular styles, don't complain that there's no customers. I tried selling beaded pieces on Etsy when I started. Sure they were pretty, time consuming, and made of the best materials. But only other designers could appreciate them. The average customer wanted an octopi necklace! All I'm saying is, if you do this for the love of creating, make what you want. I completely support you:) But if you'd like to make a buck, you might have to ride the waves of Etsy/internet trends.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">8. Pricing is a HUGE issue. Should I go higher, lower, etc. First off, be confident whatever you decide. Secondly, don't outprice your market. Although Etsy does have room for all prices, you cannot afford to sell the same types of items, for 3 times the price of other's listings. I can't say enough that jewelry sitting in your shop for over 3 months is a bad, bad, thing! You need to get it in/out in the smallest amount of time possible. If you're taking too long to create your items, paying too much for everything that goes into them, re-evaluate your situation on a weekly, if not daily basis. Another thing I want to say about this. Customers are not stupid! They see how much our supplies cost, and they can do the math. Selling my octopi necklace for $75 will not work!! LOL Same goes for simple earrings, not made with precious metals, or gemstones. I wouldn't pay $25 for kitty charm earrings, and customers shouldn't either!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">As for upping prices, I can really see this as a good thing with certain sellers on Etsy. When you are a glassmaker, metalsmith, etc. You need to reflect your labor/craftsmanship in your price. This post is just about jewelry, but I have noticed that a lot of other artist's are really selling themselves short. </span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">9. Customer Service is sometimes even more important than the actual product you're selling! Almost 100% of my customers are repeat buyers. I'm really proud to say that I bend over backwards for everyone that buys from my shops. I hear repeatedly on the forums, "I don't have time to convo every buyer", "I re-use packaging, and I don't care that it looks bad", I hate doing custom work", etc. Every buyer must be wooed, because their words are advertising for your next customer. Not only are we judged by feedback on Etsy, but we can bring in repeat sales, and new buyers, through our satisfied clients. So go that extra mile, swallow your negativity/annoyance with lame demands!! It's worth it in the end:)</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">10. Start out with great packaging/advertising. It doesn't take a lot of money to create a beautiful gift for your customer. Besides business cards, throw in a pin, nice bag, promotional item, etc. My customer's raved last year, when I gave them JBT buttons w/cool graphics. Now they ask my for my latest ones. It's a great feeling to have your own brand, and style of packaging. It also lets your customer's know that you are here to stay, and care about how you look.</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">So that's my top ten, please add your thoughts too. As always, thanks for listening!</span><br /><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51);">T♥</span><br /></span></span></span></span></span></span>Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-4387208388657223732008-01-24T12:25:00.000-08:002008-01-24T12:28:56.190-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.thetaracollection.com"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheOUsFpnDhIOM3s0t7j4j-aZGpm3ZbY3MZ66v79tksyC4_wTuxDM4D0xzz6kp7ZhtIIuxd0fiAucSYMaHxibnAlBIEyqdEdNRVPs080wLqCpSqYmAvWKCUWJovved3XmOZwv0M8fzJqosI/s400/coolmyspace2008avatar.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159142654902929826" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Happy Anniversary To Me!<br /><br />1 year on Etsy! How time flies when you are working yourself to death! LOL Most of you who know me, realize that my Etsy shops are my life. I work 24/7 on customer service, the JETs, (Jewelry on Etsy Team), and outside promotional activities. I have been designing jewelry for a long time, but I have only recently found success on Etsy. And for that I am supremely grateful!<br /><br />Thank you everyone for your friendship and support:)<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-8165072275782638902008-01-23T15:47:00.000-08:002008-01-23T15:48:13.904-08:00Happy Anniversary to Me....<br /><br />I can't believe it's been a whole year! Thanks so much to all my wonderful Etsy friends, and customers:) Please visit my anniversary sale, for my most popular lucite necklaces. Now on sale for only $6!!!!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5052903§ion_id=5247821">JBT 1 Anniversary Sale</a><br /><br />Thanks guys!<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-84200708298198740132008-01-22T09:43:00.001-08:002008-01-22T09:44:58.828-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0sY_maoP88qsWP4pyRjqDmPGe5nxt_I2ngPVTh_OFFIuG_nOdDTBOyx_xu63st6u5eHOKkwxeqLnW49I5G4PSiD1jwKVcXlNh1s1TxUDio0FfrSnBZCzLeL3hB-iPQiJHTTxWRkrib2c/s1600-h/100_9217.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0sY_maoP88qsWP4pyRjqDmPGe5nxt_I2ngPVTh_OFFIuG_nOdDTBOyx_xu63st6u5eHOKkwxeqLnW49I5G4PSiD1jwKVcXlNh1s1TxUDio0FfrSnBZCzLeL3hB-iPQiJHTTxWRkrib2c/s400/100_9217.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5158358217358936770" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sewing is super fun! Almost as fun as cooking/cleaning:)Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-89685774544838520822008-01-13T19:06:00.000-08:002008-01-13T19:07:18.127-08:00It's live!!!<br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 102);font-size:180%;" ><a style="font-family: verdana; font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.sewnbytara.etsy.com"><br />Sewn by Tara</a></span>Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-24501168047460462682008-01-13T11:34:00.000-08:002008-01-13T11:35:58.695-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPINIuP3vuQqOwkLgHA5LpbFXQtbXynMy4nd4EWxu8pILgSJSW_02KY_ElybjS6AljapOLovxv5rdoljSWFgQGTOKU3d_qtb7DgInL88T7OUxvsmLNLGqPWUmFsHrITwstiHwz5Q5Ebp5x/s1600-h/sewnbytarabanner.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPINIuP3vuQqOwkLgHA5LpbFXQtbXynMy4nd4EWxu8pILgSJSW_02KY_ElybjS6AljapOLovxv5rdoljSWFgQGTOKU3d_qtb7DgInL88T7OUxvsmLNLGqPWUmFsHrITwstiHwz5Q5Ebp5x/s400/sewnbytarabanner.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155047085336529554" border="0" /></a><br /><br />So I've decided, when you have over 25 sewn items in your jewelry shop, ya gotta get another shop!! LOL So now the by Tara family will be adding another child. In order to get my Jewelry shop cleaned out, I'm offering FREE U.S. shipping, on all my handsewn items:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5052903&section_id=5263545">Handsewn by Tara♥ </a><br /><br />Thanks for looking!<br />T♥Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-1414519848040944032008-01-05T08:51:00.001-08:002008-01-05T08:58:34.039-08:00Latest Claims To Fame...<br /><br />I'm in the Gift Guide!<br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);font-size:130%;" ><a style="font-weight: bold;" href="http://www.etsy.com/gift-guides/valentines-day/58?page=9">JBT Locket Of Love Necklace</a></span><br /><br />And in case anyone missed it, I hit the front page on Etsy last month!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiPHWwTDt0YyhcF182T9-GCWTb4171XQNf_kjCOm6zcvu_uqi2o7uDEbfr5d0zXDTPW3nPtysA65YOwMuPgeU62SMBpqHwP6Bn6QPy2J7CwttPk63nWd-9E0CoW9joxwgtU4bmAnVLlFia/s1600-h/Front+page+bitches%21%21.bmp"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiPHWwTDt0YyhcF182T9-GCWTb4171XQNf_kjCOm6zcvu_uqi2o7uDEbfr5d0zXDTPW3nPtysA65YOwMuPgeU62SMBpqHwP6Bn6QPy2J7CwttPk63nWd-9E0CoW9joxwgtU4bmAnVLlFia/s200/Front+page+bitches%21%21.bmp" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5152036519420463746" border="0" /></a>Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1888915806280071312.post-47010727657260242342007-12-30T11:16:00.000-08:002007-12-30T11:26:18.005-08:00Answers For Seller's Questions....<br />(That We Really Don't Want To Hear)<br /><br />Question: There's a buyer for everything, right?<br /><br />Answer: Not really, sometimes your stuff is just crap. Ouchy!<br /><br />Question: Are my buyers just not on this site?<br /><br />Answer: No, people are like sheep, they want trendy and cheap mostly, or go where the crowd is:(<br /><br />Question: Should I raise my prices?<br /><br />Answer: No you shouldn't, once you determine the point where you actually make money, stop there. You aren't attracting new customers this way, just shutting out people who can't afford to try your shop! However, if you've been in biz for awhile, slowly creeping up your prices is beneficial:)<br /><br />Question: Should I calculate each individual country's shipping cost, per piece, and give them a fairer deal?<br /><br />Answer: Nope, just set a standard price. It's so much easier, and people will mostly not want to convo/email you in the real world, they will just move on to another shop.<br /><br />More to come, comment here, add your own:0Jewelry by Tarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14436805420649780344noreply@blogger.com1