Sunday, July 17, 2011

Summer time excitement

I’m so excited today!!!

In the morning, I found out that pair of my earrings - was featured in lovely collection “Back to School” by ZhivanaDesigns on the first page of ETSY site.



It is a very nice way to start the day :)

Later, I was so amused when I saw my shop included in daily “ETSY Finds” newsletter (Beach Jewelry section ) and I felt very proud of myself.


By the end of the day, wow, the same item (beaded crochet strand ) that was featured in the newsletter - now is shown on the first page – in “Mustard” collection by vintageprecious.



May be for people who are not on ETSY it sounds kind weird, but for me it means a lot.

Love,
Maria

P.S.
I’m already working on photo gallery with photos of Beach Jewelry that I’m going to share very soon :) Pin It

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Sea Pearl. The birth of a new is always a mystery.

It began from the moment my friend asked me to make her a ring. Her name is Alla, she has beautiful red hear, eyes full of passion.


Alla lives in the oldest city in Israel – Yaffa. Walls of her home were built many centuries ago and from the window there is a view to endless sea. This place is full of greatness and mystery.
The breath of the see and the whisper of the waves call you to go to the journey, towards something new and unknown. They call and fill you with determination, no matter what, to discover the Secret.

Standing on her balcony in the old city I could clearly see the pictures from my favorite movie "Pirates of the Caribbean". I like this movie very much, don't you? In this movie the life of main characters is full of adventures. Love, Loyalty, Faith and Courage all help to make a decision in difficult moment.

Something that gives courage to win a battle against the enemy, which seemed invincible, and in moments of despair helps to find strength to believe in your self and keep on going.

All that I felt, in the glamorous and passionate world of my friend, all that were clear signs of birth of a new.

Then, I began to see more often posters, telling about a new chapter of this great movie. In addition "as if by chance" I've got "Pirates' Cards", and this is another story, I'll just tell that the author of these cards is a searching, talented painter, bold and brave, but at the same time keeping common sense.


Life is a Great Mystery, which gives us presents every day. We should learn to see them and to except them with gratitude. This way, from small unconnected details of our reality, this ring was born.

I am proud to present – Sea Pearl – filled with breath of Life, warmth of Love and lust for adventures.


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Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Front Page on Etsy


It's nice feeling to be on Front Page :) Sweet Dreams
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Wednesday, June 15, 2011

How do I buy on Etsy and do get discounts!

Yesterday, I got a message from one of my customers, who made an order but is wondering how she can get a promised 20% off as fan of my shop fan page. Well, I told her that she needs to use provided coupon code during check out to receive relevant discount.

I was so surprised that, yes it is very easy to miss the part when the coupon code could be used.

Thus, I decided to create a short manual for Etsy buyers. It is not a complete guide and probably does not cover all situations but I just want customers enjoy the discounts easily.

Let’s say you liked some item in the shop and you want to buy it.

Great! Just press [Add to Cart] button

Step 1


Now you need to choose the payment method (if there are several options) and click on  [Proceed to Checkout] if you want to finish the purchase or click on [Keep Shopping] on the right to continue shopping.

Step 2


Let's say you proceeded to checkout, now it depends on payment method. In my case the customer choose the "other method" of payment so she needed to enter the shipping address.

Step 3 (in case of "other" type of payment)


Now it is time to use the coupon, on the right click on Apply shop coupon code:

Step 4




 After you applied the coupon code you will see the discount value:

Step 5
Now, you can submit your order

Step 6


Dear customer, enjoy your discounts and I hope this manual makes it much easier.

Yours,
Maria Pin It