KateLaurenDesign On Etsy! Holiday Gift Guide Reveiw!

I received some planner stickers from a shop on Etsy by the name of KateLaurenDesign

The first sheet that she included is this set called "Hump Day" These are stickers that are little camels and on their back is written "Hump Day" these stickers are more for decoration ad to add a little pizazz to your planner which is such a cute idea. I think this will be perfect for that. On this sheet of stickers there are 24 stickers, which is a lot! So this page will last you a very long time.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/249965031/hump-day-stickers-erin-condren-planner?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=hump%2Bday

Retails:($3.47)

Next up we have these hydrate stickers. The cool thing about these is that one sticker is good for the whole week. These are probably the coolest stickers I have seen and these are pretty helpful as well. These are used to track how much water you consume through the day, you simply check off one when you finish a water bottle. These will be so useful for me sense I am always slacking in that department lol.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/250482931/weekly-hydrate-planner-stickers-for-erin?ref=shop_home_feat_1

Retails:($3.86)

Next we have the "Payday set" This set of stickers actually come with 3 different sticker designs which is pretty cool. The first set is little credit card stickers, these will be useful to place down when you have a credit card bill due, which is what I am always forgetting lol, there are 10 of these one. Next we have a sticker of a stack of cash, there are 12 of these ones. Then there are a set of piggy banks and there are 9 of these ones. Both of these can have a lot of use, you could use these to mark when you are getting paid, when a bill is due, or to remind you of when to go to the bank. I think these will be a great deal of help in my planner and I can't wait to use them.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/251964087/money-planner-stickers-for-payday-no?ref=shop_home_active_1&ga_search_query=payday

Retails:($3.47)

The last little set she included I had no idea she would put these in, I would like to call these the little bonus item :) The first 4 stickers are a little label, these would be used for a lot of things, these aren't really specific for anything, but I'm sure you could find the perfect thing to use these for. Next there are 6 little envelopes, these will be perfect because I plan on using these once I open my P.O box at the beginning of the year, and this will be my little reminder on when I should be going to check my mail box. The last set is a set of 6, and these are adorable they are little washing machines, these will be perfect for slackers like me lol. I'm always slacking with my laundry and this is a good reminder that I should be doing it instead of procrastinating lol.

Overall I'm highly impressed with these stickers, these stickers are printed on paper so if needed you can write on them with ease and not worry about them rubbing off. I am beyond excited to use these and can't wait to use these in my next week spread :)

I highly recommend checking this shop out she offers a huge variety of stickers, ones that will be perfect for anyone really, her prices are so low as well! You really cant find anything with this quality with such a cheap price.

These would be great gifts for anyone who has a planner!

Check out her shop here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KateLaurenDesign

ChicShedJewelry on Etsy! Interview :)

 

Name: Alyssa Galloway

 

Location: Sesser, Illinois, USA

 

Age: 25

 

Name of shop: Chic Shed Jewelry

 

How'd you come up with the name of your shop: Well, I had several other names in mind at first, but when I searched on Etsy or Google, I would find they had already been taken! I wanted my name to be straight to the point, and so 'chic' (stylish) 'shed' (another name for deer antlers) and 'jewelry' (obvious) became the name of my shop! I know not everyone knows about shed antlers, antler deer shed naturally each year, but I put the information in each description of my items so my customers understand the connection to my shop name and where my products come from.

 

How long has your shop been open: Since March 31st, 2015

 

What gave you the idea about opening an etsy shop: I started by painted a deer skull actually. I have always been very artistic and had a lot of fun painting. Then I remembered seeing someone at a craft show once selling cross necklaces made from deer antlers. I didn't know how to create what they were selling exactly, but I knew I personally would love a deer antler necklace. My husband helped with cutting and sanding the deer antlers, and I went to hobby Lobby to find some accessories like cord to string my antlers onto. I made three items, and began posting them on local facebook swap pages. No one seemed very impressed or cared, but I KNEW they were awesome and I would buy them. I had bought from Etsy before, and I thought it was like Ebay but for handmade items. I didn't realize I was opening a business until after the fact. But I opened an Etsy store and listed my items with some mediocre pictures and hardly any information in my shop. Luckily, I was in a mom's Facebook group with another woman who had been selling on Etsy for a while, who referred me to a couple Etsy Facebook groups. From there, my shop really took off.

 

Is this a hobby of your or do you do this full time?: Before my shop, I was a full time stay at home mommy. So I still stay at home with my son, and then run my Etsy shop full time. I consider it more than a hobby, but less than a career if that makes sense, though I would love for it to morph into a career.

 

What kind of items do you sell in your shop: I sell items made of deer antler. I also have hand painted deer skulls. All the antlers and skulls were found in the woods and ethically harvested. I have made much more than jewelry from antlers though, including wedding items, home decor like wreaths or coasters, headbands, just so much! My main focus is jewelry though, necklaces, earrings, rings, etc.

Your favorite item that you sell: Deer tine necklaces. They make up half of my shop and are my most popular items, and I love them as well. If I had to pick my favorite item in store now, it would be this one:

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/240855628/romantic-hanging-antler-necklace-hanging

Retails:($24.50)

 

Something you want to happen to your shop in the future: I'm hoping to become profitable soon! One thing I would love to happen is for a celebrity to order or a major tv show to have one of my items worn on it. that would be amazing.

 

Do you have any plans for your shop products in the future: Always

If so what: I do have some ideas for a simplistic jewelry line using heavy gauge copper wire in the future, and I am half way through a deer antler jewelry hanger and a stocking hanger. I hope to do all those by end of this year.

 

What is something you want your future customers to know about your shop: Each of my pieces are one of a kind, priced very reasonably so that I've been told to raise prices several times but refuse, and that deer were not harmed in the making of your beautiful items that are as unique as you are. With over 100 items in my shop, priced $7 and up, there is something for everyone!

 

 

For my favorite item I picked something very different, I picked this beautiful boutique of flowers. As soon as I seen this my eyes were attracted right away, there is just something about this that I absolutely love. I love how its "rustic" as well. I can see this being used at a country style weddings, it would be perfect.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/244962260/deer-antler-bouquet-rustic-wedding?ref=shop_home_active_1

Retails:($70.00)

Check her shop out here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/ChicShedJewelry?ref=shop_sugg