Etsy Gamers Anime Team

AKA EGAT! I am working on making this team for anime, video game, and Japanese cultured fans. To be a member, you don't have to have anything related to thoses, but would be nice if you did. Also don't have to go to conventions... just a place for people that like these things.

More of a team to help each other to learn of new stuff in those three topics and give ideas to members that make things based off of those topics. To meet new friends that have the same interest... maybe even find items from other members that you want to buy. Even give each other hints what is becoming popular in etsy to be sold in those subjects.

This team is more for fun.

People can find local artists in the group to go to conventions together... maybe get artists tables to share and the like.

There is no fee to enter this team. If I get a lot of people that want to join this team... I will work on making a ning site or something for us to talk through.

Again to join... you just have to be an anime lover, gamer (doesn't have to be japanese games), and Japanese culture fan.

If you want to join go to this thread on etsy on comment on it... Etsy Gamers Anime Team

I Hate Medical Bills.

Soooo finally contacted my insurance about my bills and they took care of a big chunk out of one of them that was originally 1,772 and now is 187. The rest nothing yet, so I sent them another message with all of the claim numbers and told them there is no chance they are pre-existing conditions since I have been with them for a year and a half, so that period of time is gone. There is a 39.66 (newly adjusted), 531.61 (newly adjusted), 145.00, 467.00, 47.00, 187.58 (newly adjusted), 782.00, 33.00 bills... and I have no job (been jobless for 8 months and no one is hiring, *sighs*). I have a total of 2,232.85 in medical bills *sighs*... I pray my tax return is big and I get my b-day and easter money early so I can pay off 170 of my bills.

Waiting for the others to get adjusted hopefully soon... also I don't know why, but the 531.61 is charging me for Applied to 2008 Health Care Plan Deductible and Applied to your Health Care Credit Benefit when I applied for health care back in 2006... I don't understand this.

On top of that I have monthly bills from kohl's, elder beerman, and chase... which are like another total of 2000 bucks *falls over dead*

I just hope I can start selling more... I need to work on a lot of new items soon as soon as I am done with this dress.

International Shipping and Something Non-Etsy!?!?

So wow! My first international shipping, so very happy ^___^ even though it was a traded item, lol. Shipping to United Kingdom to DayzeeLove, hehe, shipping her Daisy Love Key Chain. Also have to ship Whimsy's heartless item, can't wait to make her happy with that~! I love making people happy!! Eventually I will be shipping to Australia for an Alchemy order, woot!

I am gonna be making my first charm bracelet for etsy soon, I hope it goes over well... but the problem is I don't know which to do... should I do mario, nintendo, final fantasy, kingdom hearts, zelda, kitties, an anime, or something original... any ideas?

Oh and gonna work on my stories again.. yes, stories. I have been working on a few for four plus years and gonna start working on them again FINALLY! I might make items based off of those as well in the future. I hope in a year or two to start working on publishing them. My boyfriend, Justin, is probably gonna help me with writer's block, ideas, and editing ^__^.

Don't forget to check out my Treasury!

100 Shop Hearts Sale~!

My shop has hit 100 hearts ^___^ so to celebrate... the 100 that have hearted my shop will get 20% off of one item in my shop... even the sales items.

Just convo me, tell me which item you want and i will adjust the price before you buy it. This way paypal won't take some of your refunded money away from you ^_^

DaisyLove... I mean, DayzeeLove

So for my banner I am making DayzeeLove a daisy with a heart key chain ^___^ and this is what I got so far. I still have to sand, paint, seal, and glue the key chain to it... but what do you guys think so far? I hope she loves it ^_____^

Also don't forget, everyone, 15% off of everything in my shop... already listed as their sales prices. Sale ends in about 9 hours ^_^

Sellers of the World *UPDATED*

Ok... I bet it can be hard for international (or Non-US) shoppers to find shops that sell to them. This is where this blog post comes in! I have a thread on etsy collecting people's shops that ship ALL over the world and I will list them here. Easy? I think so. Helpful? I hope so!

- PastryStitches
Here's my shop, of course... I sell earrings, pins, key chains, phone charms, and hats. Also I welcome requests!

- NotMonochromatic
jewelry, sock monsters, prints, paintings, pet mats, pet toys, and later handbags, coin purses, clutches

- cbeads
jewelry supplies

- thefinickystitcher
scarves, iPod and cell phone cozies and wash cloths

- 2CraftyChix
Flannel rag edge quilts, adult bibs, restaurant high chair covers, funky knit purses

- CustomDogBandanas
Custom photo puzzles, dog bandanas, custom wood photo sculptures, etc.

- ss10001
unique macrame jewelry

- chickscratch
vegan massage candles and sugar scrubs

- hmmmbymel
handbags, scarves, and coin purses

- flirtbuttons
buttons, magnets, mirrors, jewelry

- StokesGalleries
polymer clay jewelry using real leaves

- knotby9
handmade and vintage for dolls and nifty people

- GlassCat
Contemporary Fused Glass Jewelry and Stained Glass

- SophisticatedFun28
Dichoric Jewelry

- lunaessence
Handmade Artistic Jewelry & Handbags

- JANETLILY
Charm bracelet, necklaces and bracelets, unique

- Tekzuki
Clothing, head gear, stuff for walls

- hollystreasures
Beaded Jewelry

- whimsywingsandthings
Hats, earrings, ear cuffs, doll items, pillows, and plushies

- DayzeeLove
postcards, buttons/badges and magnets

- ellemardesigns
ceramics, fine art drawings, and mixed media paintings

- GrannysKnits
design and hand knit baby and toddler items

- SmallShinyObjects
jewelry, beaded bookmarks and keychains, crystal & glass suncatchers, and glass beaded vases & bottles. Oh, and lanyards!

- VintageGalDesigns
sew one of a kind bags, purses and totes

- mybirch
soap, lip balms, butter bars, and gift packs

- babybaubbles
bracelets, buttons, earrings, crochet, vintage, clothes, supplies, bath and body, and dishrags

- MNHPhotography
Photography Prints

- TokyoVogue
Handcrafted Jewelry

- MillieDogDesigns
jewelry, lanyards

- Nicotiana
vintage, supplies

- KaleidaEclectics
Handmade Jewelry

- MorganNichole
baby Items, minky toys,Onesies, booties, shoes

- FeltCreations
Handmade felt accessories

- minaude
Unusual handcrafted jewelry

- DvoraSchleffer
Classic and unique handmade silver and gemstone jewelry

- LostRiverRags
soaps, lotions, body splashes, soy candles, & MORE!

- Opheliasapothecary
bubbles galore, hair repair, lotions, creams, butters, moisture, perfume, healing handsoaps

- Thegaugygoddess
Vintage, jewelry, hair do dads, scarvesgifts

- SleepDreamPlay
Textile design, illustration, craft

- pandacub
Fabric buttons and button accessories

- littlemoandfriends
eco-friendly stationery and gift

- isopupu
destash, beads, and crafts supplies

- airbrushbyjoni
Airbrush artist

- fantasybeader
Handmade beaded barrings also beaded & polymer jewelry

- ssnjade
crochet items: scarves, cuffs, hats, blankets, and more

- jmonty
paper Quilling and more

- cherbie
handmade jewelry

- babymoon
patterns, totes, clothing, toys

- babymoondestash
supplies

- JazziesJunque
supplies, jewelry, accessories, vintage, ACEOs, beads, buttons, paper items, bookmarks, magnets, and more.

- cubiclemonkey
cards

Requested... these are shops that don't normally do international sales or aren't listed as one or don't list it in their shops, but are willing to do so on some requests.

- caffeinatedfrenzy
Knitted items, gloves, scarves, and hats

- FAWNs
Card holders, wallets, purses, ties, and more... you have to convo them for a quote.

- erasistible
only international with their handpainted baby shoes

15% Off V-day

So I am having a sale for two weeks for v-day on v-day and kitty items ^___^... 15% off of those items... that may not seem a lot, but that's like 3 dollars off of my v-day hat ^_^. So yeah, come to the shop for lovely v-day items before it is too late!

PastryStitches

Custom Orders!

So many X.x... too many, lol... but oh well, it helps me make money, lol. Working on two necklaces that need to be done this weekend, so I can get it to Arcade Ness (a friend from Texas) before a convention.


Then working on a key chain for Dayzee of a daisy with a heart in the center, Another heartless key chain for Whimsy, Nobody symbol earrings for a friend, and much more ^__^.

I love Custom Orders, but being over flooded right now with them, lol.

New Deal Idea... International Thread Up~!

Working on a new Heartless Key Chain since Whimsy brought the one and wants a second one... so actually gonna work on two so I have one for me to keep, so I can make sure I make them all correct ^_^.

I am thinking for my shop that if someone buys from me and return (the first time) they get a 15% off one of the items they purchase. For Example, Whimsy brought the key chain and comes back to buy another Key chain... they second is 15% off, but if she comes back a third time that item isn't 15% off.

Oh and the international thread is up... I forgot to do so this Friday... even if you aren't an international seller ^^;; please come and talk to me to keep my thread up, please?

http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?thread_id=6014912

Two-Three Days Left on Deal

Just so many days left... better get what you like before it is gone!

When you buy an item from my shop this week, you get a 15% off coupon that even works on sales items for a month! How to use the coupon you ask? When you want to use the coupon, convo me telling me what item you want and then I will go in change the price of the item to its 15% off price. I will also add the reserved title to the item. This way I don't have to refund you through paypal and that will take some of the refund money away from you due to paypal's fees.

15% off can be used on sales items as well! So all is good ^___^ and your first purchase can be on anything to be able to get the 15% off coupon.

This deal is over by Saturday 24th of Jan at midnight eastern time!

Also if you are an international seller or buyer on etsy you might wanna join my International Etsy BBS and my International Sellers List that appears in etsy's promotions forum on every friday.

Anniversary, Nerd Parade, and Featured, oh my!

Yesterday was my bf and my anniversary ^___^ marks 5 months being with each other... my longest relationship and hopefully my last. I love him to pieces and so can't wait till the day there is a ring on my finger ^_^. ~<3

His b-day is in Feb, hope I have money to get him a b-day present ^___^ I am sure I will.. well if I get this job that is. Luckily he understands if I can't.. could make him something again, LOL!

Featured in two blogs now, me soooo happy! The newest one is at Audrey's Country Crafts.. the first one was at 365 Days of Etsy.

Now in a third blog! Artistico Greek Nation Treasuries

Knot was complaining how the gays have flags and parades... why not nerds/dorks? No, we aren't bashing the gays, so no flaming. She said the flag should be argyle and a pocket full of pencils and kleenex or something along those lines. So I will be working on designing that as a pin, so look out for those this week or the next ^_^.

Hoping to get the main part of my kirby hat done today... might have pictures of that up in my deviantART.

If people haven't read my deal entry, go here

Also my international seller and buyers thread, go here

WOOT! I was featured!

So I am jumping up and down in joy! I am featured in the blog 365 Days of Etsy by TheOldOakTree, so check out her shop ^___^ b/c I say so, lol! She does natural products for babies ^____^, so any mothers watching my blog, go check her store out.

Again.. I have made a board for the International Sellers and Buyer of Etsy at ^___^ International Etsy BBS

International Sellers List

If you haven't seen the post below this one... go check it out... well if you want to, you might need to to understand this one. So what I am doing with the list besides posting in my blog? Every week on Fridays I will make a new thread in etsy promotion section with the updated list, so everyone can find these international sellers easier and people can ask to be added to the list next week and in my blog.

Here's the current thread for today. International Sellers List 1/15/09

I have made a board for all of this ^___^ International Etsy BBS

Sellers of the World

Ok... I bet it can be hard for international (or Non-US) shoppers to find shops that sell to them. This is where this blog post comes in! I have a thread on etsy collecting people's shops that ship ALL over the world and I will list them here. Easy? I think so. Helpful? I hope so!

- PastryStitches
Here's my shop, of course... I sell earrings, pins, key chains, phone charms, and hats. Also I welcome requests!

- NotMonochromatic
jewelry, sock monsters, prints, paintings, pet mats, pet toys, and later handbags, coin purses, clutches

- cbeads
jewelry supplies

- thefinickystitcher
scarves, iPod and cell phone cozies and wash cloths

- 2CraftyChix
Flannel rag edge quilts, adult bibs, restaurant high chair covers, funky knit purses

- CustomDogBandanas
Custom photo puzzles, dog bandanas, custom wood photo sculptures, etc.

- ss10001
unique macrame jewelry

- chickscratch
vegan massage candles and sugar scrubs

- hmmmbymel
handbags, scarves, and coin purses

- flirtbuttons
buttons, magnets, mirrors, jewelry

- StokesGalleries
polymer clay jewelry using real leaves

- knotby9
handmade and vintage for dolls and nifty people

- GlassCat
Contemporary Fused Glass Jewelry and Stained Glass

- SophisticatedFun28
Dichoric Jewelry

- lunaessence
Handmade Artistic Jewelry & Handbags

- JANETLILY
Charm bracelet, necklaces and bracelets, unique

- Tekzuki
Clothing, head gear, stuff for walls

- hollystreasures
Beaded Jewelry

- whimsywingsandthings
Hats, earrings, ear cuffs, doll items, pillows, and plushies

- DayzeeLove
postcards, buttons/badges and magnets

- ellemardesigns
ceramics, fine art drawings, and mixed media paintings

- GrannysKnits
design and hand knit baby and toddler items

- SmallShinyObjects
jewelry, beaded bookmarks and keychains, crystal & glass suncatchers, and glass beaded vases & bottles. Oh, and lanyards!

- VintageGalDesigns
sew one of a kind bags, purses and totes

- mybirch
soap, lip balms, butter bars, and gift packs

- babybaubbles
bracelets, buttons, earrings, crochet, vintage, clothes, supplies, bath and body, and dishrags

- MNHPhotography
Photography Prints

- TokyoVogue
Handcrafted Jewelry

- MillieDogDesigns
jewelry, lanyards

- Nicotiana
vintage, supplies

- KaleidaEclectics
Handmade Jewelry

- MorganNichole
baby Items, minky toys,Onesies, booties, shoes

- FeltCreations
Handmade felt accessories

- minaude
Unusual handcrafted jewelry

- DvoraSchleffer
Classic and unique handmade silver and gemstone jewelry

- LostRiverRags
soaps, lotions, body splashes, soy candles, & MORE!

- Opheliasapothecary
bubbles galore, hair repair, lotions, creams, butters, moisture, perfume, healing handsoaps

- Thegaugygoddess
Vintage, jewelry, hair do dads, scarvesgifts

- SleepDreamPlay
Textile design, illustration, craft

- pandacub
Fabric buttons and button accessories

- littlemoandfriends
eco-friendly stationery and gifthttp://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1014970432298484914&postID=5801149135250912208s

- isopupu
destash, beads, and crafts supplies

- airbrushbyjoni
Airbrush artist

- fantasybeader
Handmade beaded barrings also beaded & polymer jewelry

- ssnjade
crochet items: scarves, cuffs, hats, blankets, and more

- jmonty
Paper Quilling and more


Requested... these are shops that don't normally do international sales or aren't listed as one or don't list it in their shops, but are willing to do so on some requests.

- caffeinatedfrenzy
Knitted items, gloves, scarves, and hats

- FAWNs
Card holders, wallets, purses, ties, and more... you have to convo them for a quote.

- erasistible
only international with their handpainted baby shoes

Video Game Nerd 4 Life!

Okay... I am a gaming nerd and I know there are more out there! Come on... you there *points* yes, you! These are the perfect items for you! If not you and you, maybe your friends.

See.. I am a dork XD

Working on other Geekery items... if you have any ideas let me know, please? Working on Zelda, old nintendo, and mario items ^___^.

For other items in my shop go here: PastryStitches' Etsy

New Listings Soon and More Ideas

I have just made a silver fortune cookie, navi (fairy from zelda), a silver cross with hearts on it, and new symbol kitties that I am gonna take pictures of for my commission thing. Hopefully they will be up today or tomorrow.. also have my heartless earrings I have just finished to add up as well.

I was looking at my kitty heads and trying to figure out what else I can do with them and suddenly pandas popped into my head... so now I am gonna make panda ones too. Gonna try making more Japanese related items like the cherry blossoms (sakura), lanterns, the red shrine entrance thingy, and more ^___^.

I am also gonna try making some plushies... don't know what yet, but I will let you guys know ^____^

New Shop!

So hearing about more places to sell your stuff at... I am on etsy, artfire, and ebay already (ebay being the newest), but heard about Shop Handmade and 1000Markets, so I have join both. Right now my shop handmade has only one item, but here's the link to it http://www.shophandmade.com/Store/Pastrystitches

Clearance Items

Okay, Clearance items are all 50% off now, including the christmas items... get them while they are cheap and available! http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=6545820§ion_id=5825099

Also reduced the price of the HUGe 1 up Mushroom Key Chain from Mario.. so check it out as well~!

Going on Ebay

Okay, so I thought 'Hey why not try ebay to sell my items?'... maybe then I can get more traffic to my etsy. I am gonna post my heartless key chain up on ebay for three days, making the one on etsy inactive and see what happens. I added two dollars onto it for the ebay fees, so yeah. I also linking my etsy into the description for hopes that people will go click the link and check out my store.

Reduced Prices on Items

Okay... so people think my phone charms are a little pricey... so I reduced the prices on them. They said the earrings are fine though, so I am happy about that and I think my key chains are okay in price as well. So I figured I would let you guys know!