Etsy Conversations Podcast | Online Selling/Entrepreneur Interviews/Ecommerce/Arts & Crafts/Internet Marketing

We're talking about jewels and gemstones this week with Daniela, owner of Etsy shop Rica Jewels. With a background in fashion design, Daniela discusses how she made the move from the clothing side to jewelry. Using gemstones which she personally sources from around the globe, hear how she travels to Turkey (which is a big part of where she gets her inspiration) to create her jewelry pieces in her Istanbul studio. We also talk about craft fairs and the successes she has found using them as an avenue, not just for selling her line of jewelry, but also for promoting her Etsy shop. If you've ever considered taking part in a craft fair then you'll want to hear Daniela's thoughts and experiences with them. In addition to her Etsy shop you can also connect with Daniela on her personal website as well as on Facebook (where you will find the latest information about her upcoming shows, amongst other things). Enjoy! PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) Rica Jewels Treasury Emerald Pendant, May Birthst... RicaJewelsCali... $34 Emerald, Ruby Sterling Silve... RicaJewelsCali... $39.98 Emerald Sterling Silver Ring... RicaJewelsCali... $36 Dangle Earrings, Birthstone ... RicaJewelsCali... $58 Red Carpet Dangle Earrings, ... RicaJewelsCali... $89.98 Sterling Silver Dangle Earri... RicaJewelsCali... $38 Yellow Citrine Earrings , Re... RicaJewelsCali... $32.98 Blue Chalcedony Ring, Statem... RicaJewelsCali... $59.98 Emerald Ring, Ruby Ring, Eme... RicaJewelsCali... $36.98

This week we're talking all about men's accessories... Bow ties, to be specific. Jodie Gaston is my guest and his Etsy shop is Down South Tie Company. His specialty is handmade cotton bow ties. If you're looking for a truly unique gift for a special guy, you'll want to browse through Jodie's Etsy shop, I think you'll be pleasantly satisfied by the variety of not "off the rack" bow ties he makes. In this conversation you'll hear how and why Jodie got into selling on Etsy. His is surely quite an inspirational story of making lemonade out of lemons. Hear how he has created a viable and profitable business in this niche. Please note: at times the sound of the recording is just a tad bit distorted, but Jodie's story is so important so please bear with the distortions :) In addition to his Etsy shop Jodie also also has his own website which is the company's ecommerce home away from Etsy and is also where you can get more information about the towns and villages the ties are named for. You can find him on Facebook and Pinterest as well. Enjoy! PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) Down South Tie Company Treasury Mens Argyle Bow Tie Straight... DownSouthTieCo $36 Men's Pink Plaid Bow Tie... DownSouthTieCo $36 Mens Bow Tie Blue Maroon and... DownSouthTieCo $36 Men's Bow Tie Orange and... DownSouthTieCo $36 Men's Self Tie Bow Tie -... DownSouthTieCo $40 Men's Yellow and Green R... DownSouthTieCo $36 Men's Blue Paisley Bow T... DownSouthTieCo $38 Men's Blue Bow Tie - Blu... DownSouthTieCo $35 Men's Red Paisley Bow Ti... DownSouthTieCo $38

This week's guest on the podcast is a real gem that was "imported from France 35 years ago by her husband" as she puts it :) Her name is Veronique and she is the owner of Etsy shop Veronique's Jewelry. Veronique specializes in creating unique pieces of gemstone beaded jewelry and each and every piece is one-of-a-kind, created entirely by hand. We talk about how her adventures traveling and living all around the world as a military wife have influenced not just the jewelry she makes but also how the experiences were an integral part of how and why her Etsy shop came into existence. (I also get to brush up on some of my French ;) ). She shares lots of valuable information about how she promotes her Etsy shop and the success she has had in the different venues; I really think her advice and tips will be very helpful to you if you are looking at different types of promotional opportunities for your Etsy shop. In addition to her shop on Etsy, you can also connect with Veronique on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Rebel Mouse. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) Veronique's Jewelry Treasury wonderful fruit salad so man... veroniquesjewe... $40 beadwork necklace.repurposed... veroniquesjewe... $99 large AAA burnt orange slice... veroniquesjewe... $40 18k gold edged peach druzy p... veroniquesjewe... $65 green emerald blue saphire p... veroniquesjewe... $185 saphire pearl dangle gold ea... veroniquesjewe... $40 blue and green gemstone pear... veroniquesjewe... $165 long dangle earrings.freshwa... veroniquesjewe... $30 silver pendant.purple amethy... veroniquesjewe... $115

Are you ready to try your hands at making your very own creations? If so, then you'll really want to hear my conversation this week with Beate (pronounced Bee-Aat-Tey). I love it…someone else with an "unusual" name, just like mine! :) Beate owns the Etsy shop Patterns Tried & True and rather than making and selling her crochet items, Beate sells the patterns for making the items. We discuss her creative process for coming up with new ideas for patterns and where her inspiration comes from. She also makes scrapbook patterns (even though we didn't get to discuss these during our interview). If you'd like to learn more about these please leave your question in the comment section below for Beate. Beate also runs a website, is easily accessible via social media and she has built up a large following of loyal crafters and crafting students. We also talk about how sending clothes to Uganda got her started on this Etsy journey and where it has taken her up till now. I think you'll catch some of Beate's enthusiasm for crocheting when you hear the passion behind her voice so enjoy! When she's not working on her Etsy business, you can find Beate on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Google Plus, Tumblr, and Stumble Upon. Don't forget to also check out her Patterns Tried & True website as well. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) Patterns Tried & True Treasury Round Baby Blanket Scrap boo... Patternstrieda... $5 Elegant Bed Jacket Pattern, ... Patternstrieda... $5 Pocketbook or Purse Crochet ... Patternstrieda... $5 Jointed Teddy Bear Pattern O... Patternstrieda... $5 Soap Duck, Cute Bath Access... Patternstrieda... $5 Hat pattern for preemie, cro... Patternstrieda... $5

Ever heard of Kumihimo? Well I hadn't before I met this week's guest on the Etsy Conversations Podcast. Karen is the owner of Etsy shop Time Talent Jewels and in addition to specializing in uniquely designed Kumihimo jewelry, Karen also makes and sells felted and knitted personal accessories and items for use around the house. Karen has been a longtime crafter and she sells on Etsy full time. Karen and I discuss everything from family to time management, from Etsy teams to plugging in to the Etsy community and everything in-between. When she's not crafting her next new creation, you can reach her through her Etsy shop - Time Talent Jewels; you can also connect with Karen on Facebook and Twitter. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :)

I am so thrilled to present this week's podcast guest to you! Her name is Michele Gallagher and she's the owner of JAM Jewelry Shop on Etsy where A Little Sparkle is All You Need. But that's not why I'm most excited, Michele also has an Etsy consulting business called My Craft Assistant, and that's what we're talking about in this weeks' episode. If you're an Etsy shop owner, new to the site or a seasoned seller, then you'll really learn a lot from my discussion with Michele. We talk about her consulting services and how she helps take Etsy shop owners who are struggling to make sales to successfully selling on Etsy. In addition to discussing her services, Michele also shares some advice and tips that all Etsy sellers can implement to help improve their Etsy shops. From social media to Etsy relevancy, from SEO (Search Engine Optimization) to product photography… Michele breaks it all down in our interview. I learned a tremendous amount from Michele and I'm pretty sure you will too. Michele is easily accessible through her website - MyCraftAssistant.com - as well as via email at "info [at] mycraftassistant [dot] com". You can also reach her on the My Craft Assistant Facebook Page and on Twitter she's @CraftAssistant. If you'd like to follow what's going on in her Etsy shop you can follow on Facebook and Twitter too. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :)

Karla describes herself as an "accidental glass artist" and that's because over 20 years ago a good friend of hers asked her to "stand in" for her at a beginning fusing class. Well, she did, and one thing led to another, as it always does, and today Karla is a glass artist! Karla's Etsy shop is Karla Ely Glass and this week she shares with me all about her journey into the world of fused glass. She has a particular passion for Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) imagery as well making custom and very unique pet memorials. You'll get to hear all about it in our conversation. You can reach Karla through her Etsy shop; she also has a Custom Made shop and her own website which is at KarlaEly.com, and she's on Pinterest too. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) Karla Ely Glass Treasury Stained Glass Suncatcher - g... KarlaElyGlass $75 Stained Glass Suncatcher - o... KarlaElyGlass $75 Fused Glass Suncatcher - &qu... KarlaElyGlass $55 Equine Glass Pet Memorial - ... KarlaElyGlass $85 Pet Memorial - fused glass a... KarlaElyGlass $225 Fused Glass Pet Memorial - p... KarlaElyGlass $65 Reflections - Day of the De... KarlaElyGlass $495 Day of the Dead Night Light ... KarlaElyGlass $45 Frida Day of the Dead - fuse... KarlaElyGlass $1350

This week's episode is all about weddings and bringing the bling to your wedding. My guest is Angela and her Etsy shop is AV Custom Designs and More. Angela created AV Custom Designs and More out of her own necessity…and it all began with a pair of blinged-out high heel shoes. You'll enjoy hearing Angela tell this story in her own words because I think she's hilarious and she tells it so well. AV Custom Designs and More offers a one-stop shop for the bride but almost all of the products in this shop can given as gifts as well. You can connect with Angela through her Etsy shop; you can also find her on Facebook, Pinterest,  Twitter, South East Texas Weddings, and her own personal website. If you're on LinkedIn you can look her up, she's Angela Gail Frazier. Angela also puts out a newsletter which you can subscribe to to get the latest information on her shop, shows, and products. Convo her through her Etsy shop and let her know you'd like to be added to her mailing list. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) AV Custom Designs & More Treasury Ivory Wedding Shoes - White ... AVCustomdesign... $70 Something Blue Wedding Shoes... AVCustomdesign... $55 Wedding Shoes - Pink Bridal ... AVCustomdesign... $120 Wedding Shoes - Black Heels ... AVCustomdesign... $150 Flower Barefoot Sandals - Ba... AVCustomdesign... $10 Pink Barefoot Sandals - Wed... AVCustomdesign... $10 Wedding Barefoot Sandals , G... AVCustomdesign... $10 Black Barefoot Sandal , Wedd... AVCustomdesign... $10 Wedding Veil - Butterfly Wed... AVCustomdesign... $150 Camouflage Wedding Veils , B... AVCustomdesign... $150 Valentine Wedding - Red Brid... AVCustomdesign... $25 Gold Wedding Dress Sash , Bu... AVCustomdesign... $40 White Camo Wedding - Camo We... AVCustomdesign... $50 Red Jewelry Box - Trinket Bo... AVCustomdesign... $25 Accessories Gifts Set - Gift... AVCustomdesign... $220

This week we're talking all about ceramics and my guest is Diane, she's the Etsy shop owner of Muddy Waters Ceramic Creations.Diane has worked with hand thrown ceramics and pottery for about 6 years and it all began with a class she took with a friend at a local pottery supply store. I truly enjoyed Diane's refreshing honesty. She says she struggled in the beginning when learning this new craft but this difficult beginning made her even more determined to master the craft and thus began her passion for pottery and ceramics and in today's interview you can hear just how passionate she is about not just ceramics and pottery but also how that ties into her desire to help us reduce our carbon footprint. I think you'll find Diane just as inspiring as I do. :) Diane talks about her experiences with trying new decorative techniques, different firing methods,  new forms, trying to make larger pieces, and so on. In addition to her Etsy shop, you can also find her on Twitter, Pinterest, and Facebook. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) Muddy Waters Ceramic Creations Treasury Cobalt Blue Coffee/Soup Mug ... muddywaterscc $20 Leopard Spots, Licorice Blac... muddywaterscc $38 Plum Purple Coffee Mug - han... muddywaterscc $20 Amber Soup Mug - stoneware p... muddywaterscc $18 Bright Sky Blue Votive Candl... muddywaterscc $15 Ancient Jasper Luminary, can... muddywaterscc $15 Blue Amber Star Candle Lumin... muddywaterscc $20 Raku Chiminea with Sunflower... muddywaterscc $40 Licorice, Green and Tan Pede... muddywaterscc $60 Purple Vase - hand thrown, s... muddywaterscc $40 Peacock Green Vase with slip... muddywaterscc $65 Raku Vase - hand thrown pott... muddywaterscc $45 Raku Luminary with leaf cuto... muddywaterscc $35 Horsehair Raku Vase 4 - hand... muddywaterscc $45 Metallic Raku Vase - hand th... muddywaterscc $40

What do writing, running, bohemian vegan jewelry and Etsy have in common? Well, when you put them all together you get Earth Water Sol! Brooke is the owner of Etsy shop Earth Water Sol and she's this week's featured guest on the podcast. EarthWaterSol is a combination of Brooke's love of beads, nature, animals, color, and other cultures. She sells bohemian-vegan bracelets and necklaces for women and men, and she has plans to start a  children's jewelry line as well in the future. Her jewelry focuses on earthy materials such as roman glass, herkimer diamonds, turquoise, opal, and chrysoprase. Brooke is very likable and I really enjoyed talking with her. She also has a unique and selfless approach to how she uses the earnings from her Etsy shop so go ahead and listen to my conversation her and hear her tell it in her own words. You can find Brooke through her Etsy shop. She's also on Facebook and Pinterest and because she's relatively new to social media, if you have a moment please go over to Facebook and like her page and if you're on Pinterest pin one of her beaded jewelry pieces. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) Earth Water Sol Treasury coconut bead necklace/vegan ... earthwatersol $22 18th century cobalt glass do... earthwatersol $25 ethiopian wood, nickel, and ... earthwatersol $25 20% OFF ENTIRE SHOP~oxidized... earthwatersol $42 4 agate, carnelian, and gems... earthwatersol $92 carnelian and roman glass be... earthwatersol $42 hill tribe silver, dumortier... earthwatersol $42 20% OFF ENTIRE SHOP~moonston... earthwatersol $28 aquamarine and sterling silv... earthwatersol $28 GOLD SALE garnet, gold, and ... earthwatersol $42 GOLD SALE carnelian and 22k ... earthwatersol $58 chrysoprase and sterling sil... earthwatersol $28 roman glass pendant necklace... earthwatersol $48 blue quartz and sterling sil... earthwatersol $25 ROMAN GLASS SALE ancient rom... earthwatersol $82

Ever wondered about needle felting? This week's guest Etsy shop owner is Carley of Carley's Corner Studio and Carley makes and sells needle felted toys, characters, holiday ornaments and felted soaps (I found out that you can actually use these soaps and their not just for decoration :) ) Carley is a recent college graduate who's and she shares her experience and perspective on Etsy as a relatively new seller in the Etsy marketplace. You can connect with Carley through her Etsy shop or on social media. She's on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and she has a YouTube channel too! PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) Carley's Corner Studio Treasury Needle Felted Cat Doll for k... CarleysCornerS... $25 Bunny Kids Toy Multicolored ... CarleysCornerS... $65 Seashell holiday ornament CarleysCornerS... $20 Needle felted Lions Miniatur... CarleysCornerS... $200 Felted goats milk soap, Pump... CarleysCornerS... $8.31 Felted Guppy Brooch CarleysCornerS... $9.15 Needle Felted Teapot CarleysCornerS... $80 Needle Felted Elephant Pink ... CarleysCornerS... $45

We're going down south to the Gulf Coast of Mississippi for this week's episode. Meet Angela, she's the owner of Etsy shop - Southern Shabby Gal. She makes shabby chic style cards, smash book journals, bookmarks and gift tags for all occasions, and specializes in wedding items. Just by looking at the photos of Angela's shop items, it will be hard to miss the essence of a southern belle written all over her shop, and amongst other things, we talked about how she learned to take such great pictures of her products. Angela is a pastor's wife and stay-at-home mom of five children whom she home schools, so in addition to running her shop on Etsy, Angela is quite the busy lady and I am so glad she made some time to talk with me about her Etsy journey. In addition to her Etsy shop - Southern Shabby Gal, you can find Angela on Pinterest and Wanelo. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :) Southern Shabby Gal Treasury shabby valentine card handma... SouthernShabby... $7 shabby valentine gift tag co... SouthernShabby... $4.5 shabby valentines day paris ... SouthernShabby... $8 shabby valentines day card b... SouthernShabby... $6 fairytale wedding card CUSTO... SouthernShabby... $11 fairytale wedding card CUSTO... SouthernShabby... $11 shabby fabric flower brooch ... SouthernShabby... $6 shabby fabric flower brooch ... SouthernShabby... $6 Romantic boho woodland fairy... SouthernShabby... $60 journal custom boho prayer j... SouthernShabby... $25 romantic shabby wedding gues... SouthernShabby... $50 romantic shabby altered fair... SouthernShabby... $200 shabby thank you card handma... SouthernShabby... $8 shabby greeting card distres... SouthernShabby... $4 masculine birthday card hand... SouthernShabby... $5

Welcome to this week's episode of the Etsy Conversations Podcast. This weeks' guest is Mara, owner of the Etsy shop Urban Earth Teas. Mara is a Doctor of Natural Medicine and a certified herbalist. Mara makes her unique tea blends which she sells in her Etsy shop and in her interview she shares how she gets the inspiration and ideas for new teas and tea blends. From medicinal teas to themed teas, Mara's shop is a tea lover's heaven. She also shares how she markets her teas in different venues and what her experiences are, and have been, in the various marketing venues. Other ways to connect with Mara: In addition to her Etsy shop, you can also find her on the Urban Earth Teas Facebook page. PS: please take a minute to leave a review of the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. That really helps to get the word out about the show :)

Welcome to this week's episode of the Etsy Conversations Podcast. This week features an interview with master jeweler and sculptor Michael Tatom of the Etsy shop MichaelTatom of Beasts and Beauty. Michael is a sculptor working in silver, bronze and gold. He brings his incredible talent to jewelry-making in his shop michaeltatom. His incredible penchant for capturing the essence, the gestures, poses and expressions of animals is unique and extremely rare; his sense of design and feeling phenomenal, and the quality of his work immediately recognizable as his own. If metalwork is your passion, you won't want to miss this fascinating interview with Michael Tatom. Other ways to connect with Michael: On his website www.MichaelTatom.com and his Facebook page.

Join us this week for an interview with Amy, Etsy shop owner of Backyard Remedies. Amy is a certified clinical herbalist and wild-crafter. At the time of this interview, Amy's Etsy shop had been open for less than a year and she had already experienced some success with it which she attributed to the depth of knowledge she acquired through having apprenticed for years with masters of the craft. She also ensures that she offers high quality products, which are an essential ingredient in her formula for success. The interview runs for about an hour and a half and there's lots of great information about the importance of good branding and matching talent, joy, love and skill to your everyday life and work practice, so I hope you enjoy listening in on the conversation. Please be sure to check out Amy's Etsy shop BackyardRemedies. Other ways to connect with Amy & BackyardRemedies: You can check out the main website at www.BackyardRemedies.com; visit (and Like) her Facebook page and find her on Pinterest too!