Thursday, June 30, 2011

Facing Our Fears - Etsy Treasury Curated By The Etsy Supply Street Team

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Etsy Supply Street Team.

Wednesday, June 29, 2011

ESST Team Members Blog Giveaway

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium


Evie's Tool Emporium is doing a blog giveaway on Everything Etsy! Please be sure to check it out and sign up for a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to Evie's Tool Emporium! Giveaway ends June 30th.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Love Is Golden - Etsy Treasury Curated By AllThingsBeadiful

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by AllThingsBeadiful.

Monday, June 27, 2011

New Supplies In Our Shops

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

As supply sellers we are always looking for new, exciting supplies to add to our shops! Here are a couple of new items from a couple of team members shops!

LAJewelryDesigns has the most amazing handmade artisan lampwork beads! This lampwork glass fish bead, in apple, green, fuschia and pink is so vibrant!
MemoriesMosaicSupply offers quality handcut tiles cut from dishes that she has personally selected. These bright, bold colorful mosaic tiles that are hand cut are brand new to her shop!
And new in our shop, Evie's Tool Emporium is our 1.5mm letter and metal stamping set - steel bench block - hammer kit.
Please take a moment to check out the new supplies in our shops!




Sunday, June 26, 2011

White Surprise - Etsy Treasury Curated By Cards And Craft

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by CardsAndCraft.

Saturday, June 25, 2011

Crazy About Horses - Etsy Treasury Curated By Sew Many Diapers

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Sew Many Diapers.

Friday, June 24, 2011

Get To Know - Tradewinds Studios

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

What is your Etsy shop name?
Tradewinds Studios - it covers all three of my Etsy shops.
How did you come up with that name?
I decided 'where ever the wind takes me', thus Tradewinds. And it looks like I've landed in New Mexico.

What sort of crafting supplies do you sell?
I make and sell stone cabochons.
Favorite website(s) aside from Etsy?
There are websites other than Etsy??! Oh. let's see . . . Facebook is fun, but I want to share this. It's Astronomy Picture of the Day. Nifty and informative.
http://apod.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html

Do you craft yourself? If so, what do you like to make?
In addition to lapidary, I also crochet.

Please tell us one thing that nobody would know about you.
I own a 10 inch Dobsonian telescope - and 4 smaller ones.
What is your favorite thing to make for dinner?
Green Chile.

What goals do you have for your shop over the next year?
I'd like to expand now that have established the shop. Sell more, of course, and I love to make custom orders for people.
If you sell on other venues, where else can we find your items?
My website is http://www.tradewinds-studios.com/ and I have a page where you can see jewelry made with my cabs.

Thursday, June 23, 2011

Wake up and smell the coffee AND the flowers!!! - Etsy Treasury Curated By Country Cottage Supply

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by countrycottagesupply.

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Tutuorial - How To Use Acrylic Stamps

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This wonderful tutorial on how to use acrylic stamps is from DribsNDrabs! Sit back and enjoy!

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Signs Of Summer Fun - Etsy Treasury Curated by Thotdesign

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Thotdesign.

A life Unencumbered - Etsy Treasury Curated By All Things Beadiful

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by All Things Beadiful.

Monday, June 20, 2011

Color Makes Me Happy - Etsy Treasury Curated By AllThingsBeadiful

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by AllThingsBeadiful.

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Pretty Parlor Picks - Etsy Treasury Curated By ArtPassionsDesign

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Art Passions Design.

Saturday, June 18, 2011

Happy Birthday Etsy From ESST - The Etsy Supply Street Team

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

Happy 6th birthday to Etsy! The members of the Etsy Supply Street Team are happy to celebrate with the following items from their shops!

32NorthSupplies has a shop full of the most wonderful, unique items to enhance your everyday and holiday projects!
In the allearringsandsuppli shop you will find charms, jewelry findings, acrylic beads, wood beads, metal beads, glass beads, lampwork beads, stone beads, pearl beads, crystal beads, cabochons, pendants, chains, cording, hair sticks, bookmarks, jewelry components, a sale jewelry supplies section and more.
beadbarnsupplies always strives to provide quality products and great customer service.
Circleinthesand is where you will find a full selection of scrapbooking embellishments, craft supplies, buttons, destash and lots more.
Doodlesmosaictiles features unique hand painted tiles, hand cut mosaic tiles and glass shapes, tiles and embellishments.
DribsNDrabs features acrylic stamps, acrylic blocks, rubber stamps and pigment ink pads.
EvaRose1900 has some wonderful finds!
EviesToolEmporium carries metal stamping sets, drill bit sets, jewelry pliers, hammers, vises, metalworking tools, magnification tools, jewelry tools, craft tools and hobby tools.
ForetTwo is your source for extraordinary vintage and supplies: cabs and cut stones, beads, vintage and ethnic textiles, vintage jewelry and accessories, jewelry with antique and ethnographic components, overstock and other treasures!
Knitspin offers handpainted rovings, yarns, and handspun yarns.
LAJewelryDesigns where each and every one of her lampwork beads is handmade in her New York studio.
In Matursuksema's shop she carries "real" Bali silver, carved bone horn faces and pendants.
MemoriesMosaicSupply offers quality handcut tiles cut from dishes that she has personally selected.
OriginalFindings features plated brass and pewter findings.
PatternsAndSuch has a wide variety of patterns for sewing, plastic canvas, knitting, crochet, crafts and more! Along with assorted supplies for your crafting needs!
SuppliesForU is a great source for pendant trays, ring blanks, memory frames, necklaces, charms, resin molds, glues, adhesives, findings and so much more.

Friday, June 17, 2011

Get To Know - LivinOnTheFringe

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

Tell us about your store.
Linens and Laurel is the store of my dreams! As a child, I fell in love with the chests full of my great-great-great grandmother’s sewing notions from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Now I sell vintage style ribbon loop fringe made on machines from that era.

What kind of supplies do you offer for crafters and artisans?
Although ribbon loop fringe is my main supply offering, I do have tassels, appliques and beaded trims for sale periodically. They are priced very affordably and, unlike the ribbon loop which is always available, “when they are gone, they are gone”. Finally, I am always looking for vintage sewing notions, fabric and tools. Some of those I share for sale.

Is there any particular item you sell that you like to use regularly when you're creating?
I like to use the ribbon loop, of course! It makes great flowers and flower centers. Add a vintage or interesting pin to the center and done! Of course, it is precious on pillows, bags and lamps, too.
When did you open your store and what inspired you to do so?
I first started selling vintage crafting items online in 1998. It was a perfect fit when I had to be available to drive my son to school and lots of activities.

What do you offer your customers that the larger stores can't?
Personalized customer service and quality control are the most important aspects of my business. I answer my emails and phone calls promptly. And, each item is measured and packed by me for shipping so I know the product is perfect.

What do you like to do in your spare time?
I like to walk local trails and shop yard sales and thrift stores in my spare time.

What's a question you wish I would've asked? And please answer that question.
What was your latest antique/vintage sewing acquisition?
Ooops! Unfair of me! You will have to visit my blog in a couple of days to find out. It is SO a secret and something I had once, sold, and now have again.

What are ten fun facts about you?
1.I love mid-century modern homes, and live in one that has been updated.
2.I love Mad Men.
3.If I didn’t know about mid-century modern, Belle Epoch would be my favorite era. So I live MCM and create BE style.
4.Within the last five years, we lived in Dallas, TX; Stowe-HGTV Dream Home,Vermont and now in the East Bay, CA! After six months here, we are still time zone challenged.
5.New Orleans has been our “home” base for 20 years, but we are actually New Yorkers.
6.I learned to really cook while we were stranded for 4 long winters in Vermont.
7.We rarely eat out. The food is better at home. (see above.)
8.I dream daily of moving back to Winter Park, FL. It’s basically New York with a great climate.
9.I read and comment on lots of blogs. It keeps me updated and provides a marketing tool because it’s tough getting out there as a little specialty shop.
10.My mission is to support women owned small businesses.
Website: Linens and Laurel (for ribbon loop by the yard, and occasional beaded trims, tassels and appliques)
Etsy: Livin' on the Fringe (for odds and ends, bits and pieces of trims.)
Blog: Linens and Laurel Updates, sales, projects
eBay id: lachambrerose for clearing out stuff, mostly vintage items we acquired over the years

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Blood Line - Etsy Treasury Curated By Art Passions Design

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Art Passions Design.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Tutuorial - Spoon Plant Markers Utilizing a Metal Stamping Set

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

Here is a tutorial that I hope you enjoy! Lindsay, who is the creator of this tutorial, has a great vintage shop which is called ShrimpSaladCircus, and one of the most creative, clever blogs around with the same name, Shrimp Salad Circus.
From Evie's Tool Emporium she uses the Metal Stamping Set - 3mm (1/8") 36 Piece Letters And Numbers or you can use the Metal Stamping Set With Case - 3mm (1/8") 36 Piece Letters And Numbers to create these wonderful spoon plant markers.
If you have a couple of minutes please be sure to stop by Shrimp Salad Circus and check out her tutorial for these spoon plant markers!

Tuesday, June 14, 2011

Feeling Patriotic - Etsy Treasury Curated By Azbluerockers

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Azbluerockers.

Monday, June 13, 2011

Sun, Moon and Starfish - Etsy Treasury Curated By Art Passions Design

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Art Passions Design.

Sunday, June 12, 2011

Craft For The 4th--A Team ESST Treasury - Etsy Treasury Curated By Rosesbuttons

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by rosesbuttons.

Saturday, June 11, 2011

Roses Bloom In June - Etsy Treasury Curated By Rosesbuttons

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by rosesbuttons.

Friday, June 10, 2011

Get To Know - Sew Many Diapers

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

What is your Etsy shop name?
Sew Many Diapers
How did you come up with that name?
I thought it sounded cute for a play on fabrics used to make cloth diapers. My husband hated it when I first told him about it, but I get lots of compliments and he admits now that I picked a good one!

What sort of crafting supplies do you sell?
I sell fabrics, notions, and patterns mostly geared towards making cloth diapers.
Favorite website(s) aside from Etsy?
I love reading discussion boards about cloth diapering and I am a new member of the SewingMamas discussion board also, as I'm trying to branch out from diapers to children's clothing as well.

Do you craft yourself?
If so, what do you like to make? I love to craft, but I never seem to find the time! The cobbler's kids, right? I am always finding things that "need" to be done on the computer, mostly to actively market my business and keep it updated and fresh.
Please tell us one thing that nobody would know about you.
I was once a guest on the Jerry Springer Show (no, I didn't take off any piece of clothing and I did not get into a fist fight...it was a LONG time ago, and I hope the footage never resurfaces!)

What is your favorite thing to make for dinner?
Spaghetti! Easy and fast to make, not to mention cheap...and I know that every member of the family will eat it without complaining!

What goals do you have for your shop over the next year?
I'd like to get to the point that my business is doing more than just supporting itself. Being in the black is great, but all this work that I do is not yet putting any money towards paying our household bills and I'd like to be able to brag that I work at home AND make a profit doing it! I'd also like to expand to finished goods, but if I can't even sew up an outfit for one of my children, I doubt I could ship up an entire line to fill up a shop...but a girl can dream, right?
If you sell on other venues, where else can we find your items?
I have 2 regular websites where I sell basically the same types of items: http://www.sewmanydiapers.com/ and http://www.sewmanypatterns.com/. I have a third site set up at http://www.clothtots.com/ (and an Etsy to go with it) which I think is a great looking site, but alas, nothing is stocked in there yet. At least when I do get the sewing mojo going again, I will have the site up and ready to go.

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Colors of Our Flag - Etsy Treasury Curated By MemoriesMosaicSupply

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by MemoriesMosaicSupply.

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

How To Make A Leather Key Chain Using A Leather Punch Set

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

Last week I shared with you that every once in awhile you stumble upon a great opportunity to partner with someone that leads to the unexpected. Almost two years ago via the internet I met Dotty from Totally Tutorials. She has a wonderful blog site that features tutorials made by many talented, creative artists.
I discovered that she was looking for supply sellers to offer supplies in exchange for a tutorial. I jumped at the opportunity. One of the exchanges Evie's Tool Emporium participated in was with ArtMind. The supply that we gave in exchange was a Leather Punch Set - 6 Size. Mitsy created a second tutorial for us that is equally as fun as the first one. This one is how to make leather key chain that is not only a quick easy read, but also shows how a new tool can change the creative process!
If you are a supply seller or an artist please feel free to contact Dotty. She is wonderful to work with and I know your experience will be as positive as mine! A huge thank you to Mitsy for her tutorial!

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Chocolate Anyone? - Etsy Treasury Curated By Memories Mosaic Supply

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by MemoriesMosaicSupply.

Monday, June 6, 2011

Silver Stardust - Etsy Treasury Curated By Art Passions Design

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Art Passions Design.

Sunday, June 5, 2011

Hot Pink Heaven - Etsy Treasury Curated By ArtPassionsDesign

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Art Passions Design.

Saturday, June 4, 2011

Passionately Purple - Etsy Treasury Curated By AllThingsBeadiful

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by AllThingsBeadiful.

Friday, June 3, 2011

Get To Know - Thôt Design

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

What is your Etsy shop name?
Thôt Design
How did you come up with that name?
Thôt Design is as in “thought” or “thinking”. I’m always thinking, not necessarily about super important stuff but the wheels are always turning (sometimes to a fault). Most of the time I’m thinking about design – floral design, interior design, fashion design, or creative design in the sense of craft or handmade. I’m a floral designer & décor stylist by day. My company is called thôt floral | design | décor. In November 2010, the online Etsy shop, thôt design, opened in an effort to reduce some standing holiday inventory. There weren’t any other shops offering Colorful Ashley Spruce Wreaths or Deco Poly Mesh at the time. This small gap in the handmade supply market gave me the opportunity to give Etsy a try.

What sort of crafting supplies do you sell?
Products include: Deco Poly Mesh :: Geo Mesh :: Art Mesh :: Wreath Forms :: Deco Flex Tubing :: Ribbon :: Double Faced Satin Ribbon :: Wired Specialty Ribbon :: Chiffon Ribbon :: Colorful Ashley Spruce Wreaths :: Seasonal Accents & Décor and more.

Favorite website(s) aside from Etsy?
http://www.Twitter.com - @thotdesign I love twitter because with my attention span, 144 characters is right up my alley! http://www.pinterest.com/ Love, love, love this site. It’s so creative and being a very visual person, all the colorful photographs really keep me interested.

Do you craft yourself? If so, what do you like to make?
I have a tiny obsession with vintage and estate finds which has led to some repurposed or upcycled crafts. I enjoy paper crafts and scrapbooking but haven’t done much lately. I do some beading, sewing, extremely light knitting & crocheting. I dabble in needlepoint and tatting from time to time. Truth be told, I just like crafting in general and I love to learn new techniques. I have another Etsy Shop, ReStylista, where I have some cute frames, wardrobe embellishments & repurposed neckties. ReStylista has a blog as well http://www.restylista.co/.
What is your favorite thing to make for dinner?
A reservation! I don’t really enjoy cooking but I like to bake so I guess we could have chocolate cake!

What goals do you have for your shop over the next year?
I’m currently working on some DIY kits and very excited to expand this area of business. The first kit will be “How to make a Deco Poly Mesh Wreath” to include the deco poly mesh roll, wire wreath frame, fasteners, tutorial and wreath storage box. Customers can look forward to the DIY Deco Poly Mesh Wreath Kit in the thôt design Etsy shop by the end of May. I’m also ramping up the tweeting and recently created a Facebook page. Be sure to follow ( @thotdesign ) on twitter and LIKE thôt design on Facebook.
http://www.thotdesign.etsy.com/
http://www.twitter.com/thotdesign
http://www.facebook.com/ThotDesign
http://www.restylista.etsy.com/
http://www.restylista.co/
http://www.twitter.com/re_stylista
http://www.facebook.com/restylista

Thursday, June 2, 2011

Shades Of Yellow - Etsy Treasury Curated By Buttonalia

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

This lovely treasury was curated by Buttonalia.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

How To Make Spring Felt Birds Using A Leather Punch Set

By Michelle of Evie's Tool Emporium

Every once in awhile you stumble upon a great opportunity to partner with someone that leads to the unexpected. Almost two years ago via the internet I met Dotty from Totally Tutorials. She has a wonderful blog site that features tutorials made by many talented, creative artists.
I discovered that she was looking for supply sellers to offer supplies in exchange for a tutorial. I jumped at the opportunity. One of the exchanges Evie's Tool Emporium participated in was with ArtMind. The supply that we gave in exchange was a Leather Punch Set - 6 Size. Mitsy created a how to make spring felt birds tutorial that is not only a quick easy read, but also shows how a new tool can change the creative process! It was published on the PoppyTalk blog!
If you are a supply seller or an artist please feel free to contact Dotty. She is wonderful to work with and I know your experience will be as positive as mine! A huge thank you to Mitsy for her tutorial!