Today's featured Etsy shop... Frosted So Sweet

My name is Cassandra and my Etsy shop is Frosted So Sweet.

When did you start your Etsy shop?

I opened my shop in August 2012. Beforehand, I sold my items in my mom’s shop, EmsJewelry.

What is the story behind your business name?

Frost Me Sweet, a bistro in my hometown, is one of my favorite places to get a sandwich and some lemonade. They make really cute and delicious cupcakes, too, and this inspired the name for my shop.

What do you sell?

I sell polymer clay miniature food jewelry, mostly earrings. Cupcakes, pickles, bomb pops, carrots—you name it. I also sell handmade scrunchies, colorful gumball earrings, bracelets, and shrink plastic stud earrings with animals character illustrations.

How did you get into your craft?

My mom is a very crafty person, so I grew up in a creative environment. I first started using polymer clay three years ago after my mom purchased a miniature food instruction book for me.

Anything else you would like to share?

I recently graduated with a BA in English writing. I also enjoy drawing animals.

Click here to visit Frosted So Sweet

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.

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Today's featured Etsy shop... Darla Jane's

My name is Karen, and I own Darla Jane's on Etsy. We just opened in January, so while the store is brand new on Etsy, I am not. I've had a store for childrens' shirts since 2006 called The Rocking Pony. 

Darla Jane's was a result of raising puppies for nearly 15 years, and all the new owners excitedly telling me that they just bought so many things for their new puppy. I realized that I sew for kids, so it was time to start sewing for the dogs! 

We carry dog coats, collars and leashes, collar accessories such as bows and flowers (and a mustache!), durable toys and beds. We have some things for the people, too, such as note cards and wall art featuring dogs. Of course! All our products are tested on our pack of 4 french bulldogs. If it gets the 4-paws up test from them, it's definitely a winner. 

The store is named after our favorite brindle frenchie, Darla. She's our chief clothing wearer and at my feet no matter what I'm doing. I have so much planned for the store in the upcoming year so keep checking back to see what I've come up with next!

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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!

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Today's featured Etsy shop... 286Taylor

My name is Michelle and my Etsy shop is 286Taylor.

When did you start your Etsy shop?

5/2013

What is the story behind your business name?

286 Taylor was my grandmother's address. She supported Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, WA after her son/my died of testicular cancer in 1987 at the age of 44. Keeping that tradition and using her address is my tribute to her.

What do you sell?

I love working with stone. I make jewelry, sculptures and my Hope Rocks! collection which is designed to bring a smile to anyone's face. I will also be including paintings soon. All items benefit cancer research.

How did you get into your craft?

I'm a very logical person in my everyday life. I have always found using the creative part of my brain to be refreshing and relaxing. I love creating all types of art!

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Today's featured Etsy shop... Simply Yarn

My name is Tiffany and my Etsy shop is Simply Yarn. 

When did you start your Etsy shop?

I started my shop January 21st, 2013.

What is the story behind your business name?

All of my items I sell are handmade of yarn so I decided to name my shop Simply Yarn.

What do you sell?

I sell hats and diaper covers for babies and toddlers

How did you get into your craft?

When I had my first baby a friend mailed me a handmade sock monkey hat for my son and I instantly fell in love and started making them. 

Click here to visit Simply Yarn