As a jewelry maker, I’m always on the lookout for great charms and jewelry findings. Sometimes I buy more than I need or I see a charm or finding that I think other jewelry makers would love, so I decided to start selling on Etsy. I hope you find something unique and special for your next jewelry project.

The store has already been featured in 2 Etsy treasuries.

This one features my tiny silver fan charms.

This one features my silver running shoe charms.

Visit EAOC on Etsy

I’m very happy to be a part of this EAOC Treasury.  Etsy Artist of Color is a great Etsy Team that highlights Sellers of Color and provides a sense of community.

All I can say about this dress is fierce!!!  Like the description says “Get out the Spanx”, and that is the truth if you’re going to wear this form fitting number. Body conscious + bold shoulders  = a hot outfit for a night out.  naKiMuli has created a great collection of unique clothing featuring ethnic, bright prints with some bold afrocentric flair mixed in.  I hope you fall in love with this African American designer out of Brooklyn!

Here’s one more.  Fierce fashion, darling!!

Google Keyword Research Tool

Welcome to the world of keyword research, Etsy Sellers.  I’ve heard quite an uproar on the Etsy forums about the recent switch to relevancy being the default view for Etsy’s search engine.  Many sellers are wondering- how do I make my listings more relevant? Now Etsians have to be more aware of what words potential buyers may use to describe the things they are looking for online.  My answer: do your research.   I’ve used Google’s Keyword Tool for years as part of my SEO and online advertising work on websites.

• Find our how relevant your keywords are and the frequency with which they are searched.
• Get suggestions for keyword combinations you can use in your tags and item descriptions.

Craft Cult Treasury Widget

A lot of Etsians with blogs create Treasuries and share them online.  Etsy allows for the sharing of Treasuries via a widget, but I think Craft Cult’s tool is more customizable in terms of sizing options.  It is super simple to use.  All you need is a Etsy username (or store) and you can see all of the Treasuries created by them.  Here is an example using a Treasury I made.

Etsy Mini

This should be a no-brainer.  Etsy provides the “Etsy Mini” widget creator in every seller’s Account view under “Promote”.  You can see an example here on my blog, in the side bar.  Build a widget for your Etsy store  that can be embedded on your website and show off the items you currently have for sale. You can also display items from your favorites.  If you would like specific items from your store to show up, instead of the most recent items, make those items featured (click on the star next to the item in “Currently for Sale” view).  Follow the steps to grab your embed code.

My Etsy on Facebook

If you have a Facebook page for your store (which is always a good idea if you have the time) you can display items very easily using the “My Etsy on Facebook” app.

All of these items are available in my Etsy store.

photo: BERNDTOFFERINGS

Saint Winehouse Pendant by BERNDTOFFERINGS

photo: tarponjuli

R.I.P AMY amy winehouse charm 18 inch necklace by tarponjuli 

photo: PursesonalStyle

Amy Winehouse Magazine Purse by PursesonalStyle

photo: mytshirtpillow

Amy Winehouse recycled t-shirt throw pillow by mytshirtpillow

photo: MissDanna

This great crochet chain link infinity scarf/necklace by MissDanna makes me think of the fat gold chains that hip hop artists wore in the 80’s.  It is FRESH!  It’s available in other colors.  Perhaps I’ll get it in gold for the winter.