Christmas In July

Etsy is having a "Christmas in July" Celebration / Sale and a lot of shops are participating.  My shop, RomanticThoughts, will be extending its Christmas in July Sale for the entire month. (* Discount is not valid on Custom Orders).  You can look for shop announcements to see if your favorite shops are participating, as well as to see what specials each participating shop is having.  Also, you can do a search on Etsy for "CIJ" or "christmasinjuly" to find items from shops that are included in the sale. 

Here are some of the latest additions to my shop:

Hope you have a chance to visit RomanticThoughts.etsy.com or some of the many other shops participating in Christmas In July.  The Official dates are July 12 - 22, but many shops, like my own are having an extended sale for the entire month!

Thanks for stopping by.  I would enjoy reading your comments and I always appreciate my followers!  Have a great day  :-)

Etsy Search Ads

As many of you may know, Etsy started a new promotion gimmick called Etsy Search Ads. The premise is that when someone performs a search on Etsy, items related to that search would show up at the top of the search results for those shops/items that purchased search ads. Sounds good, right? So, I thought I would give it a try for a week and see what happened.

The results are in - with 11 hours left on my week, I have received 3,209 "impressions". In other words, an ad for one of my items showed up 3,209 times. Out of that, I received only 6 views - no favorites and no orders. Conclusion - I don't think it is worth it, at least not for me. Perhaps, others found it more productive. If you have tried the search ads, I would love to hear about your results and conclusions!

At least I gave it a try!

Here are some lovely Treasuries from people who were kind enough to include items from my shop. Thank you so very much!





Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

New Shop - Trying Out Yatimi

A week or so ago, I noticed on the daily threads for the Promo Frenzy Team on Etsy that a lot of folks were talking about a new site for Handmade and Vintage goods called "Yatimi".  Seems that within a day, lots of folks were opening shops there, so I thought it was worth investigating.

Flash forward, I now have a shop on Yatimi, which you can find at http://yatimi.com/shop/RomanticThoughts.  The timing was perfect as I was coming up to expiration dates on my first items on Etsy.  Now that some of my items have expired on Etsy, you can only find those items on my shop on Yatimi.  Never fear, Etsy still has a lot of features that are not available on Yatimi - such as the teams - so I can't abandon Etsy!  My Promo Frenzy Team has been very important in helping me to build my business.

Nevertheless, I hope you will stop by my Yatimi Shop, http://yatimi.com/shop/RomanticThoughts, when you have a chance.  I am curious as to which shop people like better (especially shoppers) and why?  Let me know what you think. 

Here is a Treasury that I created in the last couple of weeks to display the work of other artisans on Etsy.  If you see something you like, click on it and it will take you to that item on Etsy.

Also, I want to express my appreciation for those who include my items in their treasuries, so you will also find a treasury by Barnwood4U and JoolsToDroolOver.

Have a great week and BE BLESSED!

Presenting Some New Shops / MEGA Promo Frenzy Special

This week I want to highlight some of the wonderful items in some of the newer shops that are members of the Promo Frenzy Team.


This lovely Primitive OOAK (One of a Kind) Handpainted Antique Woven Picnic Basket is from Countryside Cottage.





Norma's Bath presents this yummy handmade goats milk lavender glycerin soap...




Becca's Blend created these unique earrings featuring five individually handcrafted layers of a classic fleur-de-lis pattern—tied together by silver-plated findings for an elegant effect.




This lovely Custom Ivory Rose with Blue Ribbon and silver trimmings Glass Vase Centerpiece was created by SallyMarie81




I hope your enjoyed a brief look at some of the new shops on Etsy.  Be sure and visit these shops or any of the other Promo Frenzy Shops listed to the right. 

Remember, the Promo Frenzy Team is celebrating the MEGA PROMO FRENZY SPECIAL during the month of August. Unless otherwise stated, use the coupon code "FrenzySpecial". Here is a list of the specials you can find by going to Etsy.com and searching for "promofrenzyteam"...

1) jQjewelrydesigns.etsy.com - 15% off all items over $20
2) Galla15.etsy.com - 30% off all items over $20
3) SymbolicImports.etsy.com - 25% off orders over $10 (some exclusions apply)
4) CalliopeAZCreations.etsy.com - 20% off everything in the shop
5) KrystalsJewelry.etsy.com - 20% off orders over $20

6) SunnyCrystals.etsy.com - 'Summer Special Offer' section - items already reduced plus buy 2 or more of my 3D Decoupage Cards and receive 10% Discount (refunds via paypal)
7) CrochetedbyCharlene.etsy.com - 20% off all orders
8) NewCreationz.etsy.com - 20% off everything Plus free gift Plus entry in to a draw for a voucher to my shop
9) DellCoveSpices.etsy.com - 5% off everything in the shop
10) BountyofBeads.etsy.com - 20% to 25% off Lampwork Beads, Sterling Silver and Polymer Clay
Beads (no coupon coded needed, I am using etsyonsale)

11) PaintedMemoriesByRos.etsy.com - 15% off these sections - BLANK CARD SETS, MATTED CARDS and FRAMED CARDS (also using etsyonsale, no coupon)
12) Bijibijoux.etsy.com - Use coupon code frenzyspecial for 10% off any purchase $8 & UP PLEASE
13) TurtleXIII.etsy.com - 15% off entire purchase, NOT INCLUDING destash which is already super cheap
14) delightfulprints.etsy.com - 15% off everything in my shop, does not include custom orders
15) CrimsonHill.etsy.com - 15% off any order over $10, before shipping with team code.

16) nangatesdesigns.etsy.com - 15% off everything in shop
17) Sewinggranny.etsy.com - 15% off everything in my shop
18) MoanasUniqueDesigns.etsy.com - 10% discount on orders $20 and under, 15% discount on orders over $20
19) lindab142.etsy.com - 10% off of all combined purchases over $15 dollars (except destash and paper items)
20) prodigycrafts.etsy.com - 20% off everything in my shop

21) cigarboxbeads.etsy.com - 20% off everything over $30.
22) vervecolor.etsy.com - 20% off everything in shop before shipping
23) rabbitdogprints.etsy.com- 20% off everything in shop before shipping
24) bloomandbling.etsy.com - 15% off everything in shop before shipping
25) Prittyfy.etsy.com – 15% off any order $20 and up (excluding shipping)

26) iaFlowerPower.etsy.com – 20% off any order $20 and up (excluding shipping)
27) Camillescloset.etsy.com - 15% off any order.
28) TheMayFlower.etsy.com - 20% off on any item in shop (sale price already applied! no need for a coupon code!)
29) Five0101.etsy.com - 15% off on any item in shop.
30) PowersOfLove.etsy.com - 25% off your purchase.

31) BellaTheBead.etsy.com - 15% off purchase of $20 or more (excluding shipping)
32) IdeasBloom.etsy.com - 15% off purchase before shipping
33) KrisKraftnMore.etsy.com - 10% off photography prop orders (before shipping). Buy three patterns get one free.
34) CrystalPhotography.etsy.com - In stock section is 30% off. (Prices already reduced via etsyonsale).
35.) cindydidit.etsy.com - use FRENZYSPECIAL to enjoy 20% off

36.) RomanticThoughts.etsy.com - 15% OFF everything in shop, before shipping
37.) Impactjewelry.etsy.com - 15% off all purchases (before shipping)
38.) ToyStoryNutty.etsy.com (Kater's Acres) - 10% off store prices before shipping
39. justByou.etsy.com - 10% off everything in our shop
40.) desertshinejewelry.etsy.com - 15% off everything in our shop before shipping

41) TheCraftingPlace.etsy.com - 20% off everything in our shop OR Free shipping on orders $20 or more (order must still be $20 or more once coupon is applied)
42) Galla15whatnots.etsy.com - 15% off of all orders over $25 dollars!
43) AshlynDesign.etsy.com - up to 20% off all in-stock jewelry designs (coupon not needed, prices are already reduced)
44) GlitterbirdGlamour.etsy.com - 15% off of all orders
45) craftycreations81.etsy.com - 20% off all orders over $10

46) www.etsy.com/shop/TownandCountryVntage -25% off any item (before shipping and DOES NOT include clearance items).
47) kellyjsorenson.etsy.com ~Kelly Designs~ 20% off all PreMade Logo Designs! Prices already reduced, no coupon needed :)
48) babypenguincreations.etsy.com - 25% off any order $10 or more!
49) laugingpenguin.etsy.com - 25% off any order $10 or more!
50) magdamagda.etsy.com - 25% off anything in "ready to ship" section plus free gift

51) IsabellesAttic.etsy.com - 15% off everything!
52) uniquecozytreasures.etsy.com - 5% off everything over $25. All orders receive FREE my eBook, "Vintage Ice Creams".
53) EldoradoSoap.etsy.com - 20% off all orders of $15 or more (before shipping)
54) www.etsy.com/shop/uglyducklingbeads - 20% off selected items in "MegaPromoFrenzySpecials" section
55) www.etsy.com/shop/desertshinesupply - 15% off all orders over $20 (excluding shipping).


56) kristinskeepsakes.etsy.com - free shipping for the month of aug plus a free gift!
57) www.etsy.com/shop/lovelacedesigns - 15% OFF everything in the shop (except tax and shipping) :-) Use coupon code: Frenzyspecial at checkout **PLUS** All orders will be entered in a drawing for a *FREE* Wooden Letter of his/her choice!! Winner will be announced Sept 5th.
58) www.etsy.com/shop/pepindor - FREE shipping WORLDWIDE, FREE gift wrapping!!! Enter coupon code " frenzyaugust"
59) www.etsy.com/shop/GreenhouseGlassworks - 20% off items that are $20.00 or more. Free gift with all orders!! Use coupon Frenzyspecial at checkout.
60) Dreameryphotography.etsy.com - BOGO - Buy one print and get another free! No coupon necessary, name your free print at checkout!

61) www.etsy.com/shop/cynthiathornton1- 15% off all items with team promo code    

              

Treasuries

This week, I worked on building Treasuries. Treasuries offer Etsy members, whether they are buyers or sellers, the opportunity to put together groupings of items from various Etsy shops, displaying and promoting items that the Treasury curator appreciates.

Here are two of my Treasuries that made it close to the top of the Treasuries listing -


This one actually made it to the number two spot on the list of Treasuries...


Oh, I thought I would add just one more. Since the economy is not great, I thought that a Treasury of items on Clearance might be fun. There are some really nice items on Clearance. Here are just a few...


The creator of the spoon ring in the top row of this treaury sent me a message to pass on to readers of my blog. They are offering a 10% discount on anything in their shop. Just use the coupon code BLOGREADER10 when you check out. Their shop is called Revisions and can be found at Revisions.etsy.com.

Reminder: For those following my Blog, I have a coupon code that can be used in my shop . It is good for 15% off your entire purchase. Just enter the code BLOGJUNJUL11 when you check out.

Just have to throw this in - WE HAVE RAIN! It has been about 6 months since we have had rain! I am sure that there are many folks around here rejoicing this morning. God is GOOD! Have a blessed day!