Monday, May 20, 2013

Shop of the Week - AmbersAromas4U


Today we are spotlighting Amber of AmbersAromas4U. Her shop has a lot of scent-filled items, such as candles, wax melts, and samplers. She has over 100 different scents, which makes it even better! I also love the variety of scents, from cinnamon bun to fresh rain. Check out this interview with Amber:
 
Q: How long have you been on the Jenuine BNR Team?
A: I believe I joined in the last 3-6 months.

Q: Give a description of your shop.
A: My shop sells highly scented, hand poured candles, wickless candle tarts, hand painted tart warmers and note cards.

Q: How did your shop have it's start?
A: I started making candles when I found myself laid off and only working part time as a way to still be able to enjoy high quality candles without spending a ton of money. I quickly realized how much I enjoyed making candles. I was always wanting to try new scents so the candles started to line all the shelves and surfaces in my office. That is when I decided to sell them online so that others could enjoy high quality candles for an inexpensive price and it would also make room for all the new scents that I wanted to try. So it was a win - win situation. My husband helped me convert one of our spare bedrooms into a studio and I tried a few different venues that I didn't care for before I discovered Etsy. I loved the community and the site, so I decided this is where I would call home and opened my shop on Etsy.

Q: What inspires you and your shop?
A: I find inspiration everywhere. Standing in line at the bakery, working in the garden, cooking in my kitchen. Any time my nose gets a whiff of something lovely, my mind immediately goes to can I recreate this scent in a candle. I love the way a scent can evoke wonderful memories. Like our pumpkin pie scent that always makes me think of Thanksgiving with my family and our pink magnolia scent makes me think of my grandmother and how she loved when the magnolia trees were in bloom.
 
Here are some featured items from Amber's shop.


This is: A Set of 6 Pink Sugar Scented Candle Tarts Wax Melts 6oz. I can just imagine how good this smells. Anything sweet would be great for a candle scent. I especially love the pink aspect to it. All her tarts have premium waxes and high quality fragrances. Though this is a great picture, the actual tart is shaped differently, which you can check out in the listing.


This is: A Set of 6 Rosemary Scented Candle Tarts Wax Melts 6 oz. Along with the sweet scents, she also has some nature scents. I love the different kinds of scents Amber has. There are so many scents to choose from, and all have their own unique scent.
 

This item is : Hand Poured Fruit Scented Candle 4 oz. Amber has some items, like this one, where it is a category of scents. There are also "Floral Scents", "Food Scents", and more. I like this because it makes it easier to choose what type of scent or scents you want. This is a great aspect to her shop.



For this last photo, I also wanted to show you the actual shape of her tarts. Not only are there many scents, but also a lot of different colors for the tarts. Not only do you have the fresh scents, but you can add a lot of color to your home as well.
 
I hope you enjoyed getting to know Amber and her shop AmbersAromas4U. Don't forget to check out her shop!
 
Until next time..
Kelly Michelle

Monday, May 13, 2013

Shop of the Week - Casseliza Designs


This week's shop of the week is Peggy from Casseliza Designs. She makes a lot of lovely handmade jewelry, cell phone accessories, hair accessories, and more. Her shop has such a unique elegance about it. I love the colors she uses, and the objects, such as flowers, butterflies, and bows. Please check out her shop.
 
Here is an interview with Peggy:
 
1. Q: How long have you been on the Jenuine BNR team:
A: I Just joined Jenuine about 2 weeks ago.

 2.Q: Give a description of your shop.
A: I have Bracelets, Rings, Earrings, Broochs, Necklaces, Hair Accessories, and Badge Reels. I also have a Miscellaneous shop LADYBUGTOLE that has scrapbook items, Mini Photo Albums and Miscellaneous items.

 3. Q: How did your shop have its start?
A: I have always enjoyed doing crafts, I have my jewelry in a local shop, but I still has a lot more items to sale so I decided to Etsy a try a year ago.

 4.Q: What inspires you and your shop?
A: I love doing things creative, making things from scratch gives me a sense of fulfillment. Seeing other people getting joy from it is a real joy.
 
Here are some featured items from Casseliza Designs



www.etsy.com/listing/130010496/pink-rhinestone-hair-combs-victorian
These are Bronze Hair Combs that have pink rhinestone attached, makes a great wedding, prom hair accessory. I love the combination of purple flowers and rhinestones!


www.etsy.com/listing/100206082/breast-cancer-bracelet-pink-bracelet
This is a Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet. The bead in the center is complimented well with alternating pink and clear beads.


www.etsy.com/listing/127426769/rose-badge-reel-retractable-badge-reel
Hand Painted Rose attached to a retractable Badge Reel. The pink heart finishes this item well.



www.etsy.com/listing/126725898/pink-tulip-earrings-flower-earrings
Pink Tulip Beads with Swarovski crystals. Anything is pink is great, but these earrings show off the color pink well.
 
I hope you all enjoyed Casseliza Designs! I know I have!  
 
Until next time!
Kelly Michelle







Tuesday, May 7, 2013

May Birthdays!

I'd like to extend a big "HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" to the below Jenuine team members for May!

May:
1: Homebrewedspa
4: TwoOakesSoapworks
10: IsabelsVintage
11: Funkychunkies
12: Haidji, KrysthleDesigns
13: catsarelove
17: UneekStyle
22: Brendashandmade
27: Joysinstitches
29: Brazendesignstudio
30: RomeosFactory
31: Weaverlynesdream


**Please remember we only know it's your birthday if you sign up on our birthday list here: https://www.etsy.com/teams/12199/jenuine-bnr-team/discuss/10436130/

Monday, May 6, 2013

Our First Shop of the Week! BizyBelle


Today we are spotlighting Shelle from BizyBelle. She sells children's clothing and accessories in bright and cheery colors! The patterns and style of her items are gorgeous. They look perfect for any little one to wear. I love how Shelle is also a mom, so she has a lot of know how as to what would work well for what she creates. Please check out her shop.
Shelle's Facebook: www.facebook.com/BizyBelle
Coupon code: SPRING10 for 10% OFF
Here are some featured items from Shelle's shop: Enjoy!
1. Cotton Candy Collection: Adorable Girls Lace n' Flowered Gift Set with a Hand-dyed Onesie, Leg Warmers, and Flowered Headband

Isn't this SO adorable? I love the purple! Check this item out here.

2.  BizyBelle's most popular item: Set of 3 Pairs of Cute Waterproof, Cloth Training Pants.



These are so useful and come in lovely patterns! Plus they are eco-friendly! Check it out here.
3. Custom Designed Burp Cloths (other color options available)


I love how these are custom designed. Nice! Check them out here.
4.  My favorite little bag: Waterproof Chevron Wet Bag (Available in other sizes and colors)


This is so cute! Great for any mom on the go. :) Check it out here.
Now let's get to know Shelle and her shop a little bit more. Here are some questions she answered for us:
Q: How long have you been on the Jenuine BNR Team?
 A: I believe it has been the past 6-9 months :) I really have enjoyed Jenuine BNR Team as everyone is helpful, supportive, and kind.

Q: Give a description of your shop.
A: BizyBelle is a Children's Clothing and Accessory Company. I make fun, cute, and comfortable items as I design from a Mom's point of view.

Q: How did your shop have it's start?
A: BizyBelle began simply out of a Mother's love. I enjoyed creating for my own child so much that I began doing it for other people. I was up late one night sewing for a friend and thought, "I want to do this all the time!". The next day, I launched my store.

 Q: What inspires you and your shop?
A: My main source of inspiration is my daughter... she is my BizyBelle. She is brillant, funny, beautiful, and spunky... everything that I could ever want! She is the reason behind why I create and what I create. I design as a Mom first... We as parents want cute products that are unique, comfortable, and are truly functional. I am inspired by my clients and their children, I get SO excited with each order that I make. I am just thankful for my amazing customers who allow me to create for their sweet little ones! 
Hope you enjoyed learning about Shelle of BizyBelle!
Until next time ...
Kelly Michelle

Interesting Article to Read

Hi Team!

Kelley from Theresacharm4that brought to my attention a great article posted on Etsy that we should all check out:

https://www.etsy.com/blog/news/2013/making-online-sales-tax-work-for-small-sellers/