Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Packages That Come in The Mail...and a DISCOUNT CODE

Lately our mail has not been the usual 
fare of bills and advertisements.
Well, they have been there too, but,
We have also been receiving little packages.
Fun stuff.

I am going to show you what was in one
of the packages.  

But first.....
Some in my "real life" 
(You know, as opposed to virtual life)
have asked what in the 
world is Etsy.
Etsy is an online location that hosts (for a fee)
artists and vintage sellers individual shops.
The good and the bad is that everyone has
a uniform look and rules.
Being creative as we are I am sure this
stifles all of us a bit sometimes but for 
the most part I am thrilled to use this site.
Not having to start from scratch on a website
is wonderful.
Been there. Done that.

Within Etsy you can join Teams.
I have joined a couple.
The most active has more that 2000
members and is the 
Cristian Artists Street Team. (CAST)
I'll often pop onto a conversational thread at
some point throughout the day and chat with 
other Etsy sellers who are working away.

CAST also has a Team Blog.
There a different seller is featured at least 
weekly.  I happened to win a beautiful 
jewelry set by Tricia.
CreationsbyTricia is her shop name.







I love this necklace.  
It is so me.
There is a weight to it that
pleases me.
I tend to "fiddle" with my jewelry
and this feels sturdy enough to survive
the abuse.
It is very well made.

Isn't it pretty?

I am pleased with the response to my 
Traditionally I close up the 
whole candle shebang over the Summer
so to have it up and running with sales
makes me a happy camper.


Making new friends 
in this venue has been fun too.

For the rest of this week you are 
invited to take 25% off your
total order from my shop.

Just use Code
CAST25
 at checkout.

6 comments:

  1. I love getting packages in the mail too! haha great write up and awesome coupon code! I just want to eat that blueberry muffin candle!

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  2. What a wonderful explanation of what Etsy is all about, I love the necklace and yes it is good to get goodies in the mail :)

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  3. I hear you about packages in the mail!
    What a lovely necklace! It looks like it would match with many things.

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  4. I bet my mailman is getting his daily exercise. He comes in a little mail truck but has to get out and run my packages up to the door. I love it.
    Great necklace - that would my style also. I can imagine how good that Blueberry smells.

    ♥♥♥
    Sue

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  5. Wow, what a deal, I wish I could take you up on that offer. Your Blueberry candles are just wonderful. ^_^ Actually, I really love a lot of your candles, you just rock! ^_^

    Hugs,
    Elfie

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  6. Great explanation of Etsy. Your candles sound delicious. Beautiful necklace.

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