etsy loves... spring sunshine

it's treasury time again... and i was in the mood for a sunny, warm, spring day.  how about you?  

check out these beautiful finds that burst with springy sunshine!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4d877953149a8eef00de8307/spring-sunshine

enjoy!

etsy loves... Special New Year's SALE

Happy New Year Sale!!!

i hope each of you had a great 2010 and a wonderful time last night ringing in the new year.  and what a year we all hope it to be... better than the last... spending more time with family, getting fit, becoming more organized, etc.

whatever your new year goal is, one thing we can all handle is saving a bit more money.  so...


to all my followers, friends, & family... to kick of 2011 right, i am letting you in on an exclusive sale ~ 25% off your entire purchase... TODAY ONLY!


just go to my etsy shop (StonesStuff.etsy.com) and use coupon code "FRIENDSANDFAMILY" during the checkout process.  

thanks for all the support during 2010 and i look forward to us all having a blessed new year in 2011!  

enjoy!

etsy loves... recent treasuries i've been included in...

i thought i would share these lovely collections, curated by others, that include my etsy shop items.  

thanks to all who have supported me in their treasuries...

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfcfa0ff6ae8eef2a30182d/dazzling-jewelry-treasury?index=1 by chrissyks

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfabb1c6d966d919e87cc59/beautiful-blues-from-the-crafty?index=2 by punkiscute


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf7c30608f08eef1dd79aec/the-snow-is-snowing-and-the-wind-it-is?index=6 by Raceytay

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ce56b43b4796d91e9e6c1a0/window-shopping-love?index=7 by lenasekine

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb30b48b3b06d914df418af/brown-and-pink?index=14 by Overallbaby


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ce3e1da568f6d9153c67e76/frosty-november-morning?index=9 by lar1203

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cde1ca539fc8eef8536b2d6/no-more-apples-or-mugs-thoughtful?index=10 by RuthiesRoad 

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd958a436688eef515ad9db/under-35-gift-guide?index=12 by lizhutnick 

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd2fe6c85ac6d914daa7378/golden-caramel-christmas-wishes-gift?index=13 by ayawedding 

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cd2fe6885ac6d912fa97378/falling-into-personalization?index=14 by FiberFancy 

thanks to all!!! i GREATLY appreciate it!

etsy loves... "3, 2, 1, Happy New Year..." by UnityWorks

once again, blessed to have been included in another one of UnityWorks treasuries!  this time... my moss circle scarf cowl!!!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cfdc01583e56d91a1b6702c/3-2-1-happy-new-year-wonderful-ways-to

this is a wonderfully, colorful treasury with just the right amount of festivities.

check it out!

etsy loves... "Girly Goodies" by UnityWorks

check out this beautiful treasury that one of my personalized coffee cozies was included in.

what great finds to be in a collection with!!!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf9a13c62ec6d91343651bd/girly-goodies

enjoy!

etsy loves... The Perfect Gift for Her

i wanted to make a treasury for the ladies... of all ages!  if you are having trouble coming up with ideas for the gals in your life, check out these beautiful finds.  

from artwork to pottery, cowls to handbags, these would make any girl smile seeing them under the tree...

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cf511d03ee56d91e4425ac3/the-perfect-gift-for-her?index=1

enjoy!

etsy loves... 25% off my shop THANKSGIVING week!!!

as a "thank you" during Thanksgiving week, i am offering all of my followers, fans, friends, and family 25% off from Nov 20 - Nov 27!  

shop now for Christmas to make sure you have enough time to get your order!!!

just use coupon code "friendsandfamily" in my etsy shop (http://StonesStuff.etsy.com) during checkout to receive your discount!


thanks for shopping and supporting my love of fiber and creating from scratch!  

each piece is special and fun for me to make.  i love designing new things, and even personalizing thing like the coffee & tea cozies.  

and don't forget, most everything in my shop can be made in a custom color!  

have a wonderful holiday season... and THANK YOU!!!

~ Jess

etsy loves... Your Fall-Inspired Gift Guide

this treasury was curated with all the wonderful, beautiful fall colors that greeted me this morning when stepping out my front door!  what a beautiful world we live in!!!

here are some great gifts that have been chosen for their "fall" beauty!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ce58f9cad1d6d9150c3dc98/your-fall-inspired-gift-guide?index=0

check it out and enjoy!

etsy loves... A Vintage Christmas

what beautiful, soft, elegant items to celebrate Christmas of years past.

check out this wonderful collection of peace, joy, and giving...


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cdd4f8101928eef1d1c560e/a-vintage-christmas?index=0

enjoy!

etsy loves... Gray Green Gift Guide

besides gray and green together making a beautiful, winter combination... on etsy, they also make beautiful gift options for the holidays.

check out these wonderful items just waiting to be found... by you! :)

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ccec61a22d68eef760ac021/gray-green-gift-guide?index=0

enjoy!

etsy loves... what's beautiful and cold and white all over?

i was in the mood for white... winter white!  and these beautiful finds jumped into my wonderful collection.  

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ccd641436588eef2135f6a4/whats-beautiful-and-cold-and-white-all?index=1

are you ready for winter & the holidays yet?  i am. :)

etsy loves... tan, brown, toffee, & coffee... and don't forget CHOCOLATE!!!

this yummy, yummy treasury is based on fall colors and the delicious foods of this season!

from tan to chocolate brown, these great finds would also make wonderful Christmas presents.  check them out...


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4ccacc8a92746d917d8225da/tan-brown-toffee-coffee-and-dont-forget

enjoy shopping!

etsy loves... brown & yellow gift guide for your fellow

need some gift ideas for your man?  here are some great finds i've put into a "manly" treasury!!!  great colors, too.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cc44faa8c1d8eefa5a69224/brown-yellow-gift-guide-for-your-fellow?index=0

enjoy!

etsy loves... for the love of babies

... and all their cuteness!  and of course, for all the cute things that come with them.

here are some adorable finds for sweet little ones that i just couldn't pass up for this collection.


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cbc431656068eef3e95e46b/for-the-love-of-babies?index=0

enjoy!

etsy loves... for the love of orchids

though my treasury challenge is complete, i still would like to curate treasuries often.  my latest is "for the love of orchids"... beautiful!

enjoy.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb9d7ec56068eefd9aa676b/for-the-love-of-orchids?index=0

etsy loves... challenge complete.

so... it just hit me the other day... i have completed my task.  a treasury on etsy every day for a full month.  i completed that task this week with my "date nights in" treasury!  

it's done a lot for me.  it's gotten my name out in circles where it wasn't before.  it's gotten me more sales and people interested in future purchases.  it has people recognizing me in a different way than before.

was it worth the time?  yes.

was it worth the effort?  in the beginning, it was painful.  creatively fun, but painful.  it seemed to take forever and i wasn't sure if the outcome was worth it.  so in the end, was it worth it?  you betcha.

have i gotten better at curating?  i think so.  i hope so.  some i know others will like, and some i do just for me... whether others like them or not.

has my marketing test worked?  yes.  very much! 

ok... so how did it do with real numbers?



those who favorite my shop have gone up 600%


what about sales?  i've almost doubled my sales (in just one month, might i add, compared to the same amount of sales in 4 months combined)

so, yes.  it was worth it.  and will continue to be... as i choose to take the time to advertise through the curating process known as etsy treasuries!

etsy loves... quiet

for the love of peace and quiet... when it's needed and there's nothing better...

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb90dd856068eefe4604b6b/quiet

enjoy!

etsy loves... for the love of glasses

some beautiful, some antique, some crazy, all unique...

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb707a8e5ff6d91fe6a8526/for-the-love-of-glasses?index=59

if you've ever worn or have a love for eyeglasses, check this out!

etsy loves... SPECIAL

here are a few more treasuries my stuff has been included in...

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb30b48b3b06d914df418af/brown-and-pink?index=5

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb5c088d3c86d91856aa7ee/its-getting-close-to-dark-on-sunset?index=0


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb4b8eeb5fb6d916300e46a/shades-of-november?index=2

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb4788fb5fb6d91b8e9d06a/fall-creation?index=2


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb35373b3b06d9121202daf/my-favorite-season?index=5


http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb225b3b3b06d9168ace8ae/wishing-you-a-joyous-autumn?index=7

very cool!  thanks to all these curators for including me in their collections!

etsy loves... feel like you're being watched?

for the love of eyes...

eyes are beautiful... but honestly, some of these are creepy.  but they are all very interesting items.  

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4cb5a6904fd58eeff8a0eccb/feel-like-youre-being-watched?index=0