Archives for 2011

Moda May – Fat Quarter Shop Giveaway {Week 2}

It’s the 2nd week of Moda May here on Everything Etsy and we’ll be featuring lots of beautiful Moda fabric all month long. Our friends at Fat Quarter Shop are sponsoring a weekly giveaway {each Wednesday} all month long…you won’t want to miss this! Grab a button for your blog and share it with your… [read more]

Four Habits For Long Term Success on Etsy

By Tim Layton 38 Comments

Why do people stop trying? What causes us to be discouraged? What happens to the dream that starts out so bright? More revealing: Why do some experience such great success doing the exact same thing that seemed impossible to another? There is one very important act that every single successful entrepreneur (Etsypreneur) has done over… [read more]

Craft Studio Love – Cotton Blue

By Kim Layton 18 Comments

You are going to love this dreamy craft room all the way from Japan! I don’t even know how I found Cotton Blue this today, but it made my morning looking at her beautiful photos! I have a love of all distressed furniture and when you paint it in lovely shades of blue and green… [read more]

Cute Felt Projects {Special Weekend Offer – KimberlyLayton.com}

By Kim Layton 2 Comments

Did you know I have a felt shop? If you’re looking for a fun little project to do this weekend try a Dottie Deer felt pattern! This sweet little deer looks great in any color combination! My shop, KimberlyLayton.com, is full of beautiful wool and bamboo felt in a gazillion colors…well, almost. I am a… [read more]

Weekend Blog Reading

By Kim Layton 5 Comments

It’s all rainy here and I’m catching up on some blog reading. I thought I’d share a few great links from Etsy sellers {some of the most creative people on Earth}with blogs…enjoy! Wow…this camera strap cover from Polka Dot Bungalow is just beautiful! Stephanie has a talent for sewing and an outstanding blog! Take a… [read more]

Creative Organization For Your Craft Supplies

By Kim Layton 16 Comments

A Little Organization Inspiration I’m always searching for great ways to organize my craft supplies. I could have a tad too much for my space so I need to keep it organized! {Well, maybe I shouldn’t say I have too much…I don’t really think I can ever have too many supplies!} I thought I’d share… [read more]

Moda May – Fat Quarter Shop Giveaway {Week 1}

By Kim Layton 533 Comments

This was week 1 of a 4 week giveaway series. Week 2 is Here. It’s Moda May here on Everything Etsy and we’ll be featuring beautiful Moda fabric all month long. Our friends at Fat Quarter Shop are sponsoring a weekly giveaway {each Wednesday} all month long…you won’t want to miss this! Grab a button… [read more]

5 Blogging Tips for Etsy Sellers

By Kim Layton 55 Comments

{Lavender Sachets – The Lavender Road} Yes, that’s right, you should have a blog! I know there are a million things to do, but if you plan on growing your handmade business you shouldn’t put off starting or improving your blog for another moment. Here are a few simple tips to start you on the… [read more]

Royal Wedding {Friday Five}

By Kim Layton 4 Comments

There’s something about a royal wedding that catches the world’s attention. Here’s a bit of royalty on Etsy… 1. Hand Cut Royal Wedding Card {StoreyShop} 2. Royal Wedding Cookies {Lingonberry Bakery} 3. Princess Shoes {Paris xox} 4. Aquamarine Ring {ArtIsAPassion} 5. Royal Wedding Pocket Mirror {Frangipani Palace} Did you see the wedding this morning? I… [read more]

Flower Lavender Sachet Tutorial {Sewn By Hand}

By Kim Layton 8 Comments

I love lavender and I’m always finding new ways to use it around the house, car, dryer…wherever! I created a sweet little flower lavender sachet that would be a perfect topper for your Mother’s Day gift, hostess gift, or thank you for watching my dog gift. You get the idea, right? Make lots of them… [read more]

Blog Spotlight – CreativeMamma.com

By Kim Layton 9 Comments

Today’s Blog Spotlight is shining on a super duper talented blogger, Joy Charde from CreativeMamma.com! Her blog is full of fun activities to do with your children and lots and lots of adorable free downloads. Here’s a bit about this fabulous blog in her own words… Joy’s Etsy shop is growing more and more successful… [read more]

Le Papier Studio

By Kim Layton 12 Comments

Vana Chupp’s studio has such a clean and modern feel! She’s the creator of the lovely Le Papier Studio full of treasured silhouettes on everything you can imagine. Vana moved from her home studio into her new space in 2010 and is enjoying the change. Don’t you love looking at dreamy studios like this? I… [read more]