5/20/09

OK--- HERE WE GO


i must confess i am nervous first and foremost, then thrilled and honored (!!!!!) to have been selected as a featured seller for etsy's front page starting today at 1:00 p.m. est time-- and up for the next three days.

for those of you who don't know about etsy-- well!--- it's an amazing global marketplace comprised of small shops filled with hand made goods. each shop is a gem unto itself and reflects the personality and passion of the individual who makes the items. you can find everything possible under the sun on etsy--- clothing, accessories, jewelry, bath and body, vintage, sculpture, ceramics, furniture, lighting, home decor, paintings, prints, drawings, photographs, craft supplies, children's toys and clothing, pet supplies, ---really everything you can imagine--i'm sure i've left out many things... the most amazing thing is that no matter the level of experience--from sophisticated to naive-- the work is made with heart. people on etsy love what they are doing-- and you can feel it as you weave your way in and around the shops-- it's a wonderfully positive experience!!

so take some time to go and explore etsy---you will thank me. here is the link--- etsy.com --- you will never run out of ideas for gifts or ways to entertain yourself when you have free time to explore the shops. i may sound a bit like an etsy stepford wife, but i really do love this fascinating world!!

not only does etsy help to provide everyone with the opportunity to grow a small business---it also provides a meeting ground for a global community of amazing scope. it is my favorite thing about etsy--the people!!! i have met some of the most lovely, wonderfully talented, hard working, diverse, fun, supportive, marvelous, energetic, inspiring people from all around the globe-- i cherish the friends that i've made--!

SO I THANK YOU ETSY--- AND ALL OF YOU WONDERFUL ETSY ADMIN--- AND ALL OF YOU ETSY SELLERS--- AND ALL OF YOU ETSY FRIENDS !!! XOXOXOXOXO!!!

28 comments:

  1. Hi Kathi!
    I am so happy for you!
    You sure deserve the feature, your work is stuning and you are a lovely person!
    Is good to see your face and workspace!
    Great post!
    Success my friend!
    xo
    Nubia

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  2. Wow, Kathi, that is wonderful! Can't wait to read it. Congrats!

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  3. So well deserved, Kathi!!! And so nice to see your lovely face! :) can't wait to read the interview!

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  4. Hi, congrats on being the Etsy featured seller!!! I loved reading your interview; your home and studio space sound fascinating. And I agreed completely with you about the amazing possibilities for contacts and relationships Etsy provides!

    Anyway, best of luck in your work and I hope you have fantastic results from being interviewed!

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  5. Congrats on being a featured Etsy seller! I just found you on the Etsy front page and then your blog at your profile. You create such unique and beautiful jewelry!!

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  6. Congrats on being the featured seller!

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  7. Hi Kathi!
    Me again! I just wanted to let you know that I LOVED the interview! What a joy to live around the loved ones and do what you love most, and being able to live surrounded by art! And what a great artist you are! I visited your husband's site and I loved his work! I am a painter too and all that you said inspired me deeply! I am so glad to have met you!
    Thank you and all the best!
    Nubia

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  8. Hello Kathi,
    It is nice to meet you.
    I jumped here from seeing you featured on Etsy. Congratulations! Your interview was inspiring to me, and I marked your shop a fave.
    I wish you much success!
    Paula
    (7dogstudio on Etsy)

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  9. Hello! Congratulations! How wonderful! I am not a big jewelery-wearer in general, but I LOVE your work!
    janelle
    thingsthataremade.etsy

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  10. YAYYYYYYYYYYY and CONGRATULATIONS! I cannot think of anyone I'd rather see as Etsy's featured seller! Your work is absolutely amazing and my best and warmest wishes go with you! xoxo karon

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  11. wow again a big congrats! I also want to say what gorgeous photos you take.. being a photographer myself I really appreciate beautiful photos of art and you have it in that dept!
    love to see your sculpture somewhere too!!
    he that headpiece w the glasses look so familiar! you need a photo of you wearing them!
    Marianne

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  12. Hey girl! you deserve it! you have amazing work, we can feel the love in every piece!!!!

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  13. i send my love to all of you lovely lovely people who took the time to come and look and leave your thoughtful comments... i am very touched. all the best... xoxo

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  14. your jewelry and beautiful imagery has always amazed me, Kathi, and I was absolutely thrilled to see that you were etsy's featured seller today- and now I've discovered your blog! AND when I opened it, my favorite musician, Cat Power, was playing.... what could be more lovely?
    congrats on everything, Kathi!

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  15. Oh congrats -always a fan of your work- well deserved!

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  16. You know, I always wondered when your time to shine as featured seller was coming! It was so nice to hop onto etsy this morning and see your face! The interview was beautifully written and a sweet peek into your life as a proud wife, devoted mother, loyal friend and dedicated artisan. Congratulations, Kathi! You certainly deserve it! :D

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  17. Kath
    I am so proud of you! You are amazing and always inspire me in so many ways! Your blog is great too girl. I am so thrilled for you. You deserve this and so much more!!!!!
    I love you and miss you my friend.
    Congrats.
    Give the boys kisses for me.
    xoxoxo
    Ti and Camille

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  18. oh WOW-- now i'm getting all teary eyed!! i better get to bed. i send sweet dreams to all...!

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  19. Dear Kathi, I'm so glad to see you up there!!
    I'm amongst your big group of fans and for a very obvious reason; your work rocks!!! You're also one of the nicest people I've met on Etsy and a great inspiration for me on my own creative path. And now that I know what you look like it will be easy to recognize you when we meet for that coffee eh? :-)
    Big hugs!!!! xo Simone

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  20. Loved to read your interview on Etsy. Congrats! :)

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  21. Congratulations, Kathi--you fully deserve being the featured artist--your work is so fresh and original, the kind of jewelry I would wear! Bravo, and love your new work! XO Dawn

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  22. You make beautiful jewelry! Congratulation!

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  23. Oooo Kathi!! Its so exciting!

    Enjoy your limelight, you deserve it!

    xo

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  24. i am so very honored and i send the compliments right back!!! each of you are wonderfully creative and talented in your own unique way--which make your generous and beautiful comments all the more special and meaningful==because i know that you all get it!!! you all know what it's like to work with your hands and your hearts-- and that is one of the greatest gifts in this world!!
    i can't thank you enough -- words fall short of how i feel--- i'm floored!!
    xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox

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  25. How wonderful!
    I'm not surprised at all.
    Beautiful, beautiful, inspiring work...♡

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  26. I can't think of a more deserving person! Everything in your shop and the way you photograph is inspiring. Love, love, love it all!

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  27. Hi Kathi!

    A bit late adding my comment here...but you know how I adore you and your work!! Honestly, it was about time Etsy featured you! Well done, my friend, well done indeed!! xo

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