I'm a journal addict...I buy then just to have them and then don't even write in them for years! But for some reason, just like my unexplained addiction to paper, I can't get enough!

These journals are all part of a great selection from Deckled Edge Bindery, an Etsy shop that replied to my forum post wanting more items to blog on. It's the second shop I've blogged on from this post, the first was JJM (see below).

The artist here provide a big selection of different journals, some square and thick, some in a triangle...some with funky patterns! They're great gifts for that write you know (ahhhhem!).

-katelynjane

Marketing and keeping you business a BUSINESS can be hard!! It's hard to keep things organized and visually clear. JJM Finance is a super cheap way to keep your store organize and your direction working to a max!

I find it so hard sometimes, esspecially since I'm first starting out, to keep on top of things. I look at Hearts, look at my profits and think "that's nice" but don't keep track of what I did to get those sales or what I CAN do to get them. JJM's packages would be great to help propel my business towards being an actual BUSINESS instead of just being a hobby.

Stay organized and work towards your dream of working for yourself!!

-katelynjane

One of my newly Hearted stores in Etsy is A Stitch in Dye, a super colorful and energetic store filled with super unique fabrics (they'd HAVE to be unique! She does them herself!) and other funky items sure to get you in the mood for summer.

Make your newest projects eye-catching and warming! Check out Stitch!

-katelynjane

Etsy Buys!!

I just received a few parcels in the mail and wanted to show them off!!

This first one I actually got for my birthday from my hubby. He had seen me Heart this item on Etsy and sought it out for his gift to me. It's from the wonderful CeeJay77. These decals are super amazing. They look great and are excellent quality! Thanks CeeJay (:




This parcel arrived today!! I loooove the colors and the fact that Wendee from Hazel Knits sent me more than I actually ordered is awesome! I can't wait to get knitting something...not sure what yet, but these colors sure inspire.




These stamps came the other day and I can't wait to use them! Traci Bunkers has an amazing store filled with hot stamps. A huge selection!



Thanks to all three of you! I love my Etsy buys! Can't wait to deal with you guys again!

Aren't they just ADORABLE? I can't get enough of this store. Mint Conspiracy is filled with all types of different monsters, they all have a little story.

Take a look but be warned! They're so cute they're addicting!

-katelyn


ps: There's a cute little monster which would be great for a Valentines gift!

I was thinking that I'd written...ahem...posted...tons of posts that didn't tell much about me (unless you're sneaky and have read between the lines). Today I'm just going to write, just a little about moi and hopefully you don't start snoring.

Ever since I was little, like really little, I had this urge to sell. An urge to be an entrepreneur. I used to live on the BC coast where blackberries grew everywhere. I would pick them, little cupfulls, and sell them. I'd try to anyways. I think people didn't buy so many because they saw the bushes across the street from where I was selling and decided just to pick their own.

Then there was my musical entrance to the world.

A neighbor had an old saxophone and drums he would lend to us. My friend Brice and I took them to the side of the busy highway and played until people stopped and paid us. This guy and his wife stopped once and gave us a $20. I'm sure it wasn't so much that we were good...I think he lived close by and wanted us to shut up.

This love for being my own boss, earning my own money, continued and still continues...it never really just "started" it was always there.

Hopefully my Etsy store will fulfill my dreams of becoming my own boss full time. One day, I'm sure it will happen.

I've added a lot of hearts to my Etsy store lately...I guess thats normal for me (: If you want to check out all my faves just click..HERE! You can view either my favorite items or my favorite sellers.

This seller, Trove Designs, is so addicting! Their items are bright, clean and elegant. I picked their studs for this blog entry, but there are many more items that will trill you (: