Simply Shiny Life

Updated June 30, 2010

The list of sites to sell handmade, artisan goods has been updated with new traffic numbers.  The LOWER the rank number the HIGHER the number of visitors a site receives.  LOWER numbers are BETTER.

I ‘ve listed the top ten sites by traffic below. You can view the entire list at Where to Sell Handmade Online

Does more traffic mean more sales? Maybe, but it’s not a given that larger traffic numbers equate to larger sales revenues for a site’s member sellers. Do your homework: visit site forums, Google for feedback and user opinions, ask questions.

You can view the entire list at Where to Sell Handmade Online

Shiny Spotlight Thursday

There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on etsy. Each Thursday I highlight some of the items that catch my eye. I was curious how many Kansas themed or inspired handmade creations I could find. I shared some of my favorites below.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

Enjoy!

Vintage Wichita Map Pendant

American Craftsman Address Plaque, Frank Lloyd Wright Style

The Kansas Sunflower Tutu

Flint Hills Sunset in the Pines Print

Prairie Style Stained Glass Panel

Puzzle Piece Brooch: State of Kansas

Kansas Sunflower Print

Happy Shopping everyone!

Look for the Shiny Spotlight every Thursday.

Shiny Spotlight Thursday

Talented artists, designers and creators sell their handmade items on Artfire and Etsy. Each Thursday I highlight some of the items that have caught my eye in recent searches on the two sites. 

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item if you want to purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

As we’re counting down the minutes until the new year, I thought I’d show you some of the time keeping items I found in my search this week.

Enjoy!

Orange Domino Recycled Bike Clock by 1 by Liz

2010 Art Calendar by bg 2770 art

 Scientific Sun Dial by Scientific Sundial

Hourglass Sandtimer by Klocktime

2010 Dodecahedral Calendar by Paper2Rock2Scissors

Big Drip Modern Wall Clock from Pilot Design

Vintage Eastman Kodak Timer (ok, so it’s not handmade, its vintage and VERY cool)

Happy Shopping everyone!

Look for the Shiny Spotlight every Thursday.

Shiny Spotlight Thursday

8 SHOPPING DAYS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!
There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Artfire and etsy. Each Thursday I highlight some of the items that catch my eye.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

As I sit here enjoying a very nice cab, I wondered what kinds of wine themed handmade items are available on etsy and artfire? I’m sharing a few of my finds with you.

Enjoy!

Orange Blobby Bottle Stopper by Loki Monkey

Cabernet Soap from Virtues of Nature

Coin purse made from vintage neck tie by CC Star (aren’t these cool?!)

Dichroic Wine Stopper from Glass Cat

Faye’s Vineyard Fine Art Print from Megan Rhodes

Libation Ritual Wine Votive Candles from White Magic

Wine Wool Hat by Minana

Happy Shopping everyone!Look for the Shiny Spotlight every Thursday.

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Shiny Spotlight Thursday

TWO WEEKS UNTIL CHRISTMAS!
There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Artfire and etsy. Each Thursday I highlight some of the items that catch my eye.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

I thought, given the proximity to the impending holiday, that a Shiny Spotlight featuring potential stocking stuffers (at least ones I want in MY stocking) might be fun.
Enjoy!

Mulberry Hewn Ring by Quercus Silver

Sheer Tint Pale Pink Candy Lip Gloss by Soap

Gourmet Rasberry Marshmallows by Mia Mallow

Lumpkin the Nighmare Snatcher Journal by Spiderbite

Broken Heart Puzzle Vegan Soap by Soap Store

Cornucopia Ring by Rosie Revolover (Ok, ANYTHING in her shop would be perfect in my stocking. Just sayin’ )

Pomegranate Bath Bomb by Daisy Cake Soap

Happy Shopping everyone!

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Shiny Spotlight Thursday
There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Artfire and etsy. Each Thursday I highlight some of the items that catch my eye.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

I was in the mood for purchasing a new winter hat, or two, and decided to share some of my avante garde and out of the ordinary finds with you.  If you are looking for out of the ordinary gifts for your family, you might want to give an usual hat as a holiday present.

Enjoy!

Patchwork Hat by xeino

Jezebel Top Hat from Gypsy Lady Hats

Plush Shark Hat from Obey My Brain

Colour Hat from Pam DeGroot

Twisted Black Hat & Neckwarmer Set from Strawberry Couture

The Original Happy Elf Hat from Sweet Dreemz by Nessa

Happy Shopping everyone!

Look for the Shiny Spotlight every Thursday.

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Shiny Spotlight Thursday
There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Artfire and etsy. Each Thursday I highlight some of the items that catch my eye.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

My birthday is just around the corner. So, to make your shopping task as simple as possible, this week’s Shiny Spotlight Thursday is devoted to stuff you can purchase for my birthday. See, aren’t you glad you keep me around? I’m sooooooo helpful.

Enjoy!

Handbound leather journal from LaPaperie

Sage and Citrus Soap from Pegassus soaps (I LOVE this seller)

Trifle Ring from Rosy Revolver

XXX Rated DARK Chocolate Bliss Brownies from Cupcakes in Jars

Spalted sycamore hollow turned vessel from Sewelson Woodcrafts

Handmade argentium and copper beads from Orion Design (well, actually, her husband Rick makes these stunning beads. Drool)

Happy Shopping everyone!

Look for the Shiny Spotlight every Thursday.

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Shiny Spotlight Thursday
There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Artfire and etsy. Each Thursday I highlight some of the items that catch my eye.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

Did you know that there are a MYRIAD of handmade items with a Lego theme? In honor of my son’s Lego adventure that I wrote about in my Monday blog post, this Thursday’s theme involves all things Lego on etsy and artfire.

Enjoy!

Wild Cherry Lego Soap from Luxury Lane

Lego 2×2 Brick Cuffs from the Angry Robot

Lego Daisy Ring from Pixxje

Coptic Bound Book by Moonlight Bindery

Lego Love Pendant from Blue Glass Studio

Lego Birthday Card from Fragments by Edith

Happy Shopping everyone!

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Shiny Spotlight Thursday
There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Artfire and etsy. I thought it might be nice to highlight some of the things that caught my eye this week while browsing.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

I thought I would try out Artfire’s color picker for this week’s selections.
Enjoy!

Lovely Tulip Handmade Soap Slice by Epically Epic Soap Company.

3D Stained Glass Butterly by CD Childs

California Poppies Wildflower 8 x 10 Photo by Nature Visions

Sacred Amber Perfumed Oil by Allegheny Hearth

Steampunk Squid by Popnicute

Happy Shopping everyone!

Look for the Shiny Spotlight every Thursday.

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Shiny Spotlight Thursday
There are some really talented artists, designers and creators that sell their handmade items on Artfire and etsy. I thought it might be nice to highlight some of the things that caught my eye this week while browsing.

Clicking on each image will link you to the seller of each item, if you decide you simply must purchase it.

If you haven’t opened an account on etsy to purchase handmade items, you really should. Also, if you haven’t checked out Artfire in a while, you can find some really unique gifts on the site.  Artfire doesn’t require you to open an account to purchase handmade goods. Easy peasy.

As the seasons change, it’s time for me to purchase a new purse. Hopefully some of these selections will entice you to do so as well.
Enjoy!

Handmade Leather Messenger: Almeta in Brown by Studio One Design

Anna Belle Chic Handmade Cocoa’s Teal by Mautto

Red Leather Slouchy Bag by The Leather Store

Stacked in Licorice Blossoms by Camille Star

Black Leather Flat Messenger by Urban Heirlooms

Happy Shopping everyone!

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