New Work: Pendant and Earrings, a Set!

One of the recurring themes in the feedback I've received is that I should list matching sets in my shop--here is my lastest work; a matching set of a pendant and earrings! I'll be working on more adding more sets and a greater color variety to my shop soon!

The other thing I'm actively working on is lighting for my photos. I've constructed a light tent, but the bulbs I have just aren't doing the job. Any comments on what you use for lighting product shots will be most welcome :)

And the winner is....

Melissa of Melissa33brew@yahoo.com!!! Thanks so much to everyone who left a comment! I truly appreciate the feedback and will be working on incorporating your ideas :)

Freebie Friday Jewelry Giveaway!

Happy Friday! Would you like to win these earrings? Here's what you need to do:

1. Check out my Etsy shop http://smutopia.etsy.com --I am going to add more inventory soon and would like to know your thoughts on what items and styles I need to add.
2. Return here and post a comment about my shop--what I need more of, your favorite styles, or any other feedback you would like to give.
3. Be sure to include your email address in your comment here.

I will pick a name at random from all of the entries on Sunday August 10th. Good Luck!

Just Passed 100 Etsy Sales!!!

When I posted my first item on Etsy in January of this year, I set the goal of reaching 100 sales in my shop by by 1 year anniversary. Well, I hit my goal several months early! While I'm still celebrating this acheivement with a free-shipping sale at http://smutopia.etsy.com I am also starting to look forward and think about setting goals that will continue to grow my customer base and improve my shop. I've also begun to entertain the idea of opening a bead shop as a sister store to SmuTopia :) Anyone out there who has advice on improvements I could make, or new ways to promote my shop please leave a comment--I'm especially interested in your experiences with various forms of advertising....please share your experiences!