Sad News...

Sydney crossed the Rainbow Bridge last night. I will be taking a couple weeks off to regroup and also find my next service dog.

Today's featured Etsy shop... Riley & Co.

My name is Katelin and my Etsy shop is Riley & Co.

When did you start your Etsy shop?

November 13, 2013

What is the story behind your business name?

I have a dog named Riley. He is the little dog in my profile picture on Etsy.

Where do you sell?

I sell only on Etsy at the moment, but I will start going to local flea markets this spring/summer.

How did you get into your craft? 

My husband and I rescued a little yorkie poo (we think he’s a yorkie poo) from a shelter in Los Angeles. I come from a background in fashion so I wanted our new little family member to have all the cutest, trendiest dog apparel.

I started making my own collars, harnesses, and bow ties for him and started getting attention from people on the street, friends, etc. I enjoy making the collars for my dog so it only made sense to start a business making dog accessories.

Anything else you would like to share?

My goal is to have Riley and Co. become involved with charities that help homeless animals.

Click here to visit Riley & Co

Today's featured Etsy shop... Bundle Of Joy

My name is Cheryl and my Etsy shop is Bundle Of Joy.  

When did you start your Etsy shop? 
I started my shop on January 12, 2012

What is the story behind your business name? 
My shop name came about when I decided to focus on making items for newborns to 5 year old. 

What do you sell? 
I sell crocheted items for children and babies. I offer a variety of items-baby blankets, hats, diaper covers, cocoons, booties and more.

How did you get into your craft?
My Mother taught me how to crochet.

Anything else you would like to share?
I enjoy making custom orders. Even though the items in my shop are for newborn to 5 years old they can be made for older children, even for adults. During the next year I will be expanding on the variety of items I offer for sale.

Click here to visit Bundle of Joy

Today's featured Etsy shop... Koolnecks Accessories

My name is Sheena and my Etsy shop is Koolnecks Accessories.

When did you start your Etsy shop?

I opened my shop May 17, 2012, but did not really get going and listing my items until August of that same year

What is the story behind your business name?

My business grew out of a love for crafts. My friends and I started to get together as a "girls hangout time" to learn how to make jewelry. I fell in love with making jewelry. The wide array of stones, beads, gems, wires, etc got me hook, line and sinker!

I had another idea previously for a business and called it Koolnecks Scarves (b/c I knit and crochet as well) however I fell in love so much with jewelry making that I switched gears and decided to keep the name (Koolnecks) b/c I loved it and dropped the scarves for "Accessories".

What do you sell?

Handmade Jewelry

Anything else you would like to share?

I consider myself an "artist in constant training" and strongly believe that if you love what you do it will show in your craft/art and the way you carry it out. 

I also support and promote handmade and small businesses because there is a greater value in something made by an artists' two hands (not only is it an item, but it carries with it that artists' feelings, emotions, energies, strengths/weaknesses, and so much more) and for that reason I will always say "Support Handmade", and my customers are worth it!

From each and every piece of jewelry you see in my shop right down to my packaging, it is all handamde by me. My packaging also is eco-friendly. I look forward to seeing you in my shop!

You can find me on...

• Facebook
• Twitter
• Pinterest
• My blog
• My website

Click here to visit Koolnecks Accessories

Today's featured Etsy shop... Arkansas Made

My name is Becka and my Etsy shop is Arkansas Made.

When did you start your Etsy shop?

May 2013

What is the story behind your business name?

I live in Arkansas.

What do you sell?

• Mostly custom vinyl work
• custom "Heaven" ornaments
• some sewing (pintuck duvet)

How did you get into your craft? 

My grandparents died within a year of each other and I ran across a Heaven ornament I wanted to make for my parents. It snowballed from there.

Click here to visit Arkansas Made

Today's featured Etsy shop... Harp Strings

My name is Lisa Harp and my shop is Harp Strings. I have had an antique shop by this name for almost 25 years! I am originally from Louisiana and relocated to Nebraska 2 years ago. I started hand stamping then and have evolved my look into what you see today....combined my love of antiques with my love of WORDS. I use vintage/antique buttons, jewelry and keys to adorn my pieces and USA made aluminum or vintage silver plated spoons to stamp on. I love the one of a kind result combined with knowing I have rescued and repurposed a treasure from the past!

Click here to visit Harp Strings

Today's featured Etsy shop... The Party Boutique

My name is Amanda and my Etsy shop is The Party Boutique.

When did you start your Etsy shop?

August 2013

What is the story behind your business name?

I wanted something cute and chic but at the same time a name that described what I was selling perfectly.

What do you sell?

I sell digital and handmade invitation, birthday banners, cupcake toppers, and anything party related.

How did you get into your craft? 

I had seen such items as mine on a blog one day and discovered Etsy that way. After discovering Etsy, that's pretty much the end of the story.

Click here to visit The Party Boutique