Cinnamon Pink

Promotional Opportunity from Handmadeologybiz

To Etsy Shop Owners: Here is a promotional opportunity from Timothy Adam, founder of Handmadeology. Following are details of the opportunity in Timothy's own words:

"We are looking for Etsy items to feature in our weekly featured treasury right here on our fan page. Last weeks treasury was NUMBER 1 for about 5 hrs!!!"

"Post your 5 best items in the comments section. Be sure to post then as single comments so the pics show up! Ready... Set.... Go!!! The only catch is you MUST check out the treasury and click around and share this POST!!!!" {{https://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTIxNjY0Mjh8MjcyNDI1ODYwOA/fanpageology-featured-items-orange-and }}

Check it out!

New Art Work & Market Advice from ABI

I have been busily working on some new art projects. When I checked my blog, I was surprised to learn that I hadn't posted in a few days.

Does the time go by so quickly due to this hurry-up world of Smart Phones, Pinterest, Web trolling, Texting and Apps? My two guilty pleasures are the Web and Pinterest. How about you?

Back to my art, here are the two newest art pieces that I completed yesterday:

Shabby Chic Ornament in my Etsy Shop

Eiffel Tower Wall Decor in my Etsy Shop

I do want to leave you with links to two excellent articles that I found on The Arts Business Institute (ABI) blog. (I do receive updates from ABI which I highly recommend for good marketing advice).

• 50 Ways to Promote and Sell Your Art or Craft
• Hot Marketing Trends for Your Art Business

Check them out!

 

New Holiday Ornaments in My Etsy Shop

I just finished creating this Paris Ornament and Queen Ornament and put them in my Etsy Shop. Working with the glaze was quite a challenge today but I'm happy with how the ornaments turned out.

New Ornament Design - Believe

I just finished designing this Sparkly Holiday Ornament. The sweet little girl is a Paper Whimsy image. She encourages all of us to Believe during this wonderful festive season. You can find this ornament in my Etsy Shop.

I spend hours working on the ornaments which I create. Ultimately, I feel it's worth the time because of the lovely compliments that I receive from my customers. And I treasure each and every compliment.

Update on Etsy Shop Name - Back to KoppelStudio

A short time ago, I announced that Etsy was allowing Shop Owners to change the name of their shops. I was really excited about this because I wanted my Blog Name to be the same as my Etsy Shop Name: Cinnamon Pink.

Then, I received a communication from Etsy telling me that there is an inactive account with the name of Cinnamon Pink. Therefore, I couldn't use the Cinnamon Pink name. However, Etsy said that I could pick a different new name.

I didn't want to confuse my wonderful customers, readers and friends by choosing a third name that was different from both my blog and shop name. So I decided to go back to the original name of my Etsy Shop: KoppelStudio.

I hope that I did not cause any problems for any of you with these changes. Oh well, I just need to get up, dust myself off and get on with my work as KoppelStudio

Join It's A Madcap Life Team on Etsy Today

I'm a member, and Co-Leader, of the Etsy It's A Madcap Life Team. To date, we have over 4,000 members. Our great success is largely due to our creative marketing whiz and Captain, A'esha Miller - and, of course, her 16 Co-Leaders. Here's what the team is all about in A'esha's own words:

"Welcome to It's A Madcap Life. I created this team to celebrate all of the unique artisans on Etsy. Do you love art, culture and design? Do you ooh and ahh at beauty? Dare to be innovative? Are you moved by exquisite personal expression? Do you have taste and style? Challenge the status quo? Are you an original? Please share your art with us."

We are an open team. Maximize your marketing efforts and join the Madcap Life Team today.

Check Out this Treasury: Little Treasures

I love looking at Etsy Treasuries and finding such unique and beautiful products.

I just found out that I'm in a Madcap Team Treasury that was created by Marina. The name of it is Little Treasures.

I'm in the second row, first item on the left. You have to check out the rest of the listed products. Such sweet ideas - I'll admit it. I'm a girly girl.

Why not take a few minutes to look at Marina's Etsy Shop. Her abstract painting of Kara reminds me of a Goddess.

Thank You Marina for including me in your Treasury!

Cinnamon Pink - Etsy Shop Name News

I have great news to share! The new name of my Etsy Shop is now Cinnamon Pink. As of October 18, Etsy allowed sellers to change their Shop name.

You may wonder why I used two different names, i.e., Cinnamon Pink as my blog name - and Koppel Studio as my Etsy Shop name.

Many years ago, I joined Etsy so that I could purchase all these unique and beautiful handmade items. I chose the user name Koppel Studio not realizing that it would become my Shop name if I ever decided to go into business with Etsy.

I always felt that my Cinnamon Pink blog name better represented my products - and me as a person. Koppel Studio sounded too formal to me. So what do you think about the name change?

Etsy Treasury: Some Magic from the Madcap

One of my Cinnamon Pink Door Dangles is included in the Etsy Treasury: Some Magic from the Madcap. My art piece is in the second row, first square on the left.

VasilisaDolls created this wonderful Treasury. Thank you Lean! Check out her Etsy Shop to see some very elegant art pieces.

Check Out Craftcount

Maybe you already know about this site but it's new to me. Here's a quote from their Information Page:

"Craftcount tracks the top 100 sellers with over 1000 sales in each category except the main categories of All, Handmade, Supplies, Vintage and Mixed."

The site is very tempting. When I first explored the Top Etsy Sellers , I kept finding items that I wanted to purchase. You can also purchase Ad Space for your own shop. There are some great sellers to be found in the ads too.

Check Craftcount out but remember that I warned you of the temptations. Hmmm..... Now do you think that I really need those pink cultured pearls to add to my bead stash?

I'm in a Etsy Treasury: Everything is Coming Up Cinnamon.

YAY! My painting is included in a delicious Etsy Treasury that was created by lilmamasprimitives. The name of the Treasury is Everything is Coming Up Cinnamon.

Stephanie chose one of my Cinnamon Pink Girls (Mia) to include in her Treasury. Thank You Stephanie!

First, check out the sweet Treasury - and then Stephanie's shop too. She offers the cutest vintage items. I especially love the Primitive Set of 4 Christmas Holiday Icicle Ornaments

 

Glittered Heart

Here is another Cinnamon Pink Door Dangle© from my Etsy Shop. Check out my Shop for the story behind this home decor accent.

If you would like a heart with a specific color or accent, please convo me. In fact, just for fun, let me know the types of ornaments that are your favorites.

Treasury: Notes are Just Not for Music

Good News! My laptop did not crash. It was just a little glitch. I am so thrilled.

Check out this creative Etsy Treasury designed by the Etsy Shop taffetablue. The name of the Treasury is: Notes are just not for Music.

If you like sheet music, you will love this treaury. I was lucky to be included. I'm in the second row - second to the left.

Something New

 

I just created this Cinnamon Pink Door Dangle© for my Etsy Shop. Check out my Shop for the story behind this home decor accent.

I've designed a few different versions that I will be listing in Etsy during the next few days. I really enjoyed coming up with this idea and then developing different interpretations. I hope you like them.

Sweet Girly Girl Treasury on Etsy: Featuring Madcap Life Team Members

I just finished creating a Sweet Girly Girl Treasury on Etsy. The Treasury features Etsy members from It's a Madcap Life Team. Check it out and let me know what you think.

I tried posting an image of the Treasury here on Typepad but it didn't work. If anyone knows how to do this, please let me know. Thanks.

 

Ornaments as Decorative Decor

 

I just created this glittery, sheet music wreath. This is the type of ornament that I would display year-round in my home instead of just bringing it out during the Christmas season.

I actually like to use special ornaments (whether handmade or purchased) as decorative accents in my home. For example, a few years back, I found cute ice cream cone ornaments in the gift shop of Biltmore Estate. I use the ice cream cones as lamp pulls in my bedrooms. In this way, I can enjoy them all year round.

Do you use any of your ornaments for different purposes?

 

 

Vintage-Style Votive Candle Holders

I recently created these vintage-style, votive candle holders. I love the heavyweight feel of these glass votives. The glass is actually 1/4-inch thick.

The votives are covered in script ledger paper that is adorned with vintage eggs. I distressed the tops and bottoms of the votives to enhance the aged look. I added a double coating of glaze to protect the images.

I will probably put them in my Etsy Shop soon.

 

Vintage-Style Votive Candle Holders

I recently created these vintage-style, votive candle holders. I love the heavyweight feel of these glass votives. The glass is actually 1/4-inch thick.

The votives are covered in script ledger paper that is adorned with vintage eggs. I distressed the tops and bottoms of the votives to add to the aged look.

I will probably put them in my Etsy Shop soon.

 

I'm Featured on World of Color

My Etsy Shop, Koppel Studio, is featured on Chelsea's A World of Color blog. Thank you for the feature Chelsea!

Chelsea also has an Etsy Shop called Bejeweled Designs. Please pay a visit to Chelsea's blog to read the feature that she wrote - and check out her awesome shop.

Her jewelry is very elegant. I especially like this Pink, Pearl & Gold Beaded Toggle necklace.

 

Two New Cinnamon Pink Girls in My Etsy Shop

I recently added two more Cinnamon Pink Girls to my Etsy Shop. Let me introduce Kaneesa and Mia! Let me know what you think.

Vintage Fairy Tale Carriage on Canvas

 This vintage Fairy Tale carriage, on canvas, was a challenge to create but I'm pleased with the final product. I enjoy working with images from the past that have a romantic look and feel.

New Cinnamon Pink Girl with a Motivational Message

 
I just finished a new watercolor painting in my Cinnamon Pink Girl series. I added a new twist to my series by including a motivational message in my art. I decided that in this topsy turvey, fast-paced world, we all need some positive words in our life, including me.

Let me know what you think.

New Art Prints in My Etsy Shop

 

I just added some new art prints to my Etsy Shop. Please stop by.

Etsy Success Symposium: A Winner

Today, I virtually attended the Etsy Success Symposium. The event was a full day of workshops for Etsy sellers. The speakers were super motivational - and offered solid information that Etsy sellers could start using now. You can find more information here.

I believe the workshops were recorded so you can still benefit from the knowledge offered. I want to give a big shout out to the organizers of this event - and to the speakers too. The entire day was inspiring for me.

 

New Tags in My Etsy Shop

I posted some new tags in my Etsy Shop. These Robin's Egg Blue Tags are one of my favorite designs.

Celebrate365 Magazine Available for Ordering

 

You can order the new Celebrate365 (Winter 2010) magazine here. My Shabby Chic Christmas Ornament appears on the Table of Contents Page. You can see additional images of my ornament in my Etsy Shop.

Shabby Chic Revere - Etsy Treasury

I'm a new member of The Cottage Style Etsy Street Team. I just posted a Treasury (entitled Shabby Chic Revere) of some of the members lovely offerings. Check the Treasury out - and let me know what you think.

 

Vintage French Canvas

I just listed a bunch of new art in my Etsy Shop. I recently finished this vintage-looking, French canvas. The image came from the generous and sweet Karen from The Graphics Fairy. And the inspiration, for the canvas, came from Trisha, host of the Whimsy Art Studio blog. However, we each used different distressing techniques.

I had forgotten how much fun it is to do gel transfers on canvas and other substrates. I plan to create more canvases with different background colors, paints and graphics.

Eiffel Tower Vignette on Etsy

I recently put the final touches on this Eiffel Tower Vignette. You can see different views of it in my Etsy Shop.

When I create these Vignettes, I feel as if I'm telling little fairy tale stories with the various assemblages and embellishments that I develop. It's a challenging but rewarding task.

 

Primitive Spun Cotton Sheep

I continue to work with spun cotton to make vintage-style ornaments.  I recently made this primitive sheep. You can see different views of the sheep in my Etsy Shop. It's the first four-legged ornament that I completed. It was a challenge. However, I find that working with spun cotton is somehow relaxing.

Let me know if you also make spun cotton ornaments.

 

 

Blue Holiday Vignette Scene

I recently put the final touches on this Blue Holiday Vignette Scene. I used colors of pastel blue and silver with the goal of making a shabby chic style keepsake. You can visit my Etsy Shop for more information.

Even though the making of these creations are labor-intensive, I really feel relaxed during the whole process.I guess that's just one of the benefits of making art. Some people say that when you Create Art, you are Praying. Many others say that Art Heals. I agree with both of those sentiments. 

What benefits do you get from art making?

 

Miss Tia Postcards Are in!

I recently ordered professionally-printed postcards of one of my original watercolor paintings.

So now, without further delay, let me introduce you to Miss Tia in glossy postcard size. She is the first in my series of Cinnamon Pink Girls. If you want, you can find out more about these postcards in my Etsy Shop.

 

Shabby Chic Mushroom Ornaments

For a while now, I've been working on Holiday ornaments and decorations. My Studio is a jumble of ribbons, decorative trims, Victorian scraps, wool roving, pots of paint, ink pads and silver glitter on the floor. But the creative work is satisfying.

I just added these shabby chic mushroom ornaments (in different shapes and colors) to my Etsy Shop.

 

Etsy Success Holiday Boot Camp

 

The Etsy Success Holiday Boot Camp launched on Thursday, September 23. You can get more information on the Camp here. I took the pledge - and I'm looking forward to the opportunities.

I, ______________, pledge to participate in the Etsy Success Holiday Boot Camp to the best of my abilities. I vow to check in every week, do my homework and support my fellow Holiday Boot Campers. I will read the weekly newsletters and blog posts, check in on the weekly forum thread, read the weekly blog post, check off the checklists and salute the mascot. I promise to share what I've learned with those who need it, support my fellow Etsy indiepreneurs and, most of all, have a positive and persistent attitude. I understand that together we can spread the word about our handmade and vintage goods, making this holiday season a more unique and meaningful one to gift givers and give-ees everywhere!

Strawberry Fields Forever Etsy Treasury

I got a wonderful Monday surprise today. Vaida included my Strawberry Red Collage in her Strawberry Fields Forever Etsy Treasury. You must check her Treasury out - There are many lovely offerings to view.

Vaida is a very talented lady. She is the owner of an elegant Etsy shop: Vart - Diverse Handmade Accessories. Below, you can see her gorgeous Nuno Felted Shawl. Visit Vaida's blog to learn more about her felting adventures.

 

Four Layer Cake Art

Here's a recent watercolor painting that I completed. The title is Four Layer Cake. It's part of my series of drawings and paintings of over-the-top bakery sweets. 

I enjoy researching, and finding, images of vintage bakery cakes, sweets and pastries.

Cupcake Bliss

I'm currently working on a series of original drawings of over-the-top bakery sweets. Here is my first black and white drawing: Cupcake Bliss.  I love goodies so I'm enjoying creating this whimsical art work.

You can find more information about this drawing in my Etsy Shop.

Shabby Chic Muslin Ribbon

Through the years, I have always enjoyed painting and stamping on fabric. I've worked with both silk and simple muslin materials.

I recently created some shabby chic ribbon by hand-dying and hand-stamping some quality muslin material. The ribbon is 2-inches wide and comes in 2-yard packets. I just listed them in my Etsy shop.

If you're interested in different shades of ribbon, or specific stamped images, just convo me and I can create some customized ribbon especially for you.

Summer Girl Art Print

I just listed this Summer Girl Art Print in my Etsy Shop. The original is a watercolor painting.

This weekend, we're traveling to Fredericksburg, Virginia. I'll be seeking out the Antique Shops in the area while DH will be exploring the Historic Sites. Our Shih Tzu, Tia, will just be happy to tag along with us.

Have a wonderful weekend!

Sweetheart Art Print

Due to my temporary job, I haven't been able to create more art to post in My Etsy shop. I just finished this watercolor painting/collage piece.

The colors are softer than they appear on the monitor. I love the heart symbol - not just for Valentine's Day - but every day for me.

Have a great week.

Introducing Sasha

Sasha is the newest member of the Cinnamon Pink Girls Art Prints. I added her to my Etsy shop today.

The painting has softer colors as compared to what you see on your screen. I find it very tricky to duplicate the look of watercolor paintings in Photoshop Elements.

New Cinnamon Pink Girls

I added some new prints of my Cinnamon Pink Girls to my Etsy Shop: Koppel Studio. What's your idea of a Cinnamon Pink Girl?

Introducing Sarah

I'd like to introduce another member of the Cinnamon Pink Girls. Here is Sarah. Let me know what you think. 

Check out my Etsy Shop for more information: Koppel Studio

 

Introducing the Cinnamon Pink Girls

During the last two years, I gave myself a challenge to draw every day. This is when I began developing a variety of girl characters. Daily, I would sketch, erase, revise - tossing out the discards. I'd add ink and watercolor paint to the sketches of the girls that pleased me.

Finally, I came up with a cast of characters that I have dubbed the Cinnamon Pink Girls. I think of them as "sweet but a little saucy too." Webster's dictionary describes saucy as "impertinently bold and impudent; amusingly forward and flippant." Yes, that's the Cinnamon Pink Girls. Check out my Etsy Shop for more information: Koppel Studio.

I will continue to refine, reinvent - and create additional characters to add to the group. I hope you like them.

I Opened My Etsy Shop Today

I finally did it - I'm now an Etsy Shop owner. You can find my shop at Koppel Studio. So far, I have only one listing which is the postcard that you see below. I will add more listings in the coming days. There certainly is a lot to learn when you're new to Etsy. If you have any Etsy tips, please let me know.

It's scary to open up an online shop. In the past, I've sold my mixed-media art, and related products, at Craft Shows. But selling online puts your products, out there, in front of the whole world. If you're an Etsy Shop owner, leave me a comment and your site's url.