Thursday, February 25, 2010

What do you buy on Etsy?

We share with others what we have for sale in our shops, but what about our purchases? What have you been buying? I thought I'd share with you some of the latest things I've bought. From 808Sunshine I got these beautiful bits of sea glass. Well, I really haven't gotten them yet-they just been shipped-they're coming to me all the way from Hawaii! I just love the look of beach glass. I used to collect it on the beaches of the Great Lakes-but since I didn't have any of my own I decided to buy some. I can't wait to use it in some necklaces that I'm planning to make! From one of my favorite shops on Etsy, StoneMe, I got these wonderful striped beach stones from the shores of Lake Michigan. This is the place to go for quality drilled beach stones. I am always pleased with my purchases! If you love Petoskey stones like I do-check out this listing for this Petoskey Stone Combo but just be warned-I have it marked as one of my favorites! I With over 2200 sales and a 100% percent good rating-you know this shop is doing it right! From beadsogemstone I got these beautiful aqua blue Chalcedony drops. I think I might use them as focal pieces with my beach glass! This was the first time I purchased from this supplier. I'm usually a little leery about buying from new shop-but hey we all were there once. He just started in December of 2009 and hadn't gotten much feedback yet, and on top of that the shop's in India! But I figured I'd give it a try! I wish I has taken a picture of the packaging. I was so impressed! the package came from India in a hand sewn fabric covered box complete with sealing wax on the seams! I felt like I got delivered the royal jewels. I wonder what my postman thinks? So what have you been buying? I hope you post one of your latest buys! If you haven't bought anything lately-what would you buy? I've got a big list of things I heart!

4 comments:

  1. My beach glass arrived today-It's just as pretty as it looks! I'm so excited-keep your eye out for some new pieces soon.

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  2. I'm so excited to see what you make! I've been searching hi & low for a necklace or bracelet or earrings w/ aqua or blue beach glass paired w/stone or driftwood - looks like you're headed in that direction! and those chalcedony drops are amazing - looking forward to seeing your creations!

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  3. Like you, I mostly buy supplies off Etsy (for now, I have big dreams for the day I have a little more money to throw around), but I couldn't resist these little jars of jelly. I can't pass up new flavors I've never experienced, and dandelion (http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=25762661) and birch beer (http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=25762662) are definitely new to me.

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  4. Wow Sarah-those finds are amazing! I had to heart the dandelion jelly! This shop has fabulous items.

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