My babies!

My boyfriend and I have no children. But we treat our cat and our dog like our children. I am ashamed that I have not posted pictures of my babies before now......

Presenting my beautiful korat (I don't know if he is mixed or pure, the vet thinks pure bread, but I found him so I can't say for sure...).....And my beautiful corgi mix Sunny!







Last but not least, by boyfriend Curtiss with our dog Sunny!!

Beastiality Love Story!?!?!

This is super cool. I know, I know, this is not real. The photos are, but the story of Arnold and "Cindy" are, alas, not. But you can appreciate the hoax, AND the bravery of the marine biologist for what he did....Enjoy!

The contest is OVER!!!

Technically, my thread was over as of yesterday, but due to a VERY busy schedule, I was unable to post the results as they happened. So without further ado.....



The 5 super secret numbers were all posted, and the winners were....



#65 - Sunsign6

#145 - PinkparchmentSoaps

#278 - JewelrybyTiti

#312 - Sunsign6/CelebrateLife

#434 - Mypinkeareddog

#572 - Southampton Creations



It was decided earlier on in the contest that a person couldn't win two of the same contests. So Sunsign6 graciously gifted her second prize to CelebrateLife!



It was always intended that everyone who didn't win the free item would receive a discount from 50%-75%. Well, when I looked at how nice everyone was to each other, I couldn't give some people a larger discount, and some a smaller one. So I decided that everyone would receive the 75% discount. The winner of the free item is ....

Southampton Creations!!

The next public contest was a threadkiller, and then a secret contest of who would post the most. The winner of BOTH contests was my pal, Taleri!

Some people may wonder why Taleri was able to win 2 prizes and Sunsign6 had to gift her second prize away. I thought long and hard about this, and it was not an easy decision. I decided that the number of posts contest was a single contest, and it was only fair that each person be allowed to win only once. The threadkiller, along with the percentage of posts were two individual contest that just happened to be contained within the same thread, therefore the same person could win.

Everynight a new Etsy buddy, Goshengirl (I suggest you check her etsy store out, she makes LOVELY jewelry items!) hosts a Tag themed BNR. If you are looking to make a sale (especially a first sale, it boosts the self-esteem SO much!), in this BNR you WILL make a sale that night. No ifs, ands or buts!

I recently hosted my first late night tag contest, and while there were only 5 people, I feel it was a complete success. Look for me to host a new contest pretty frequently, more than likely a late night contest. I am making up a mailing list of people to invite for this game, if you would like to be included, please convo me on etsy!

The Tag BNR is also a WONDERFUL place to make some lovely new buddies! Etsy is so much fun when you meet some like minded, friendly, sweet, happy people. The forums have made me so many new friends, I am so happy to have met them!

Thanks again, and I hope to heart from YOU soon!

The super secret portion of the contest...Current Leaderboard!

Well, as of page 61 on my thread, here are the standings......

DUN DUN DUN DUNNNNNNNN

In 1st place, with 113 posts....Sunsign6
In 2nd place, the surprising upset, with 102 posts....CelebrateLife
In 3rd place, with 88 posts.....Mypinkearreddog
In 4th place, with 41 posts....Beadbug00
In 5th place, with 32 posts...Taleri
In 6th place, with 21 posts, PinkParchmentsoaps
In 7th place, with 17 posts, JewelrybyTiti
In a tie for 8th place, with 16 posts each...Rainwolf and Southampton Creations
In 10th place, with 11 posts...Sierrapelonacrochet
In 11th place, with 9 posts....LRSOriginals
In 12th place, with 2 posts...SpookiePookie
And...

In a 12 way tie......with 1 post each......

BeesCreation
JewelrybyDebi
Juicy Sweet Designs
KaytieBugs
Mash84
MomentsbyMartha
MrsFatface
PheartsB
Prettysweetdesign
ScribbleNation
Speakoutloud
TheBumbleBee Studios

Thanks all for participating!

This contest goes on until the thread is killed, so anyone could win!

Keep posting!!

Good Luck!

The pinkearrddog inspired bracelet

The close up of the danglies! Pink and Blue...
The close up of the danglies! Blue and Pink...
The clasp design

The bracelet as a whole...

THREE free items?!!?

OK, so here's the next part of the contest. This will NOT be posted on Etsy. I may hint one the forum to read my blog....but I'm not sure. So here's what I've decided.

Obviously, *I* do not count. At the end of the contest and the thread killer, I will go back and get some stats from the thread (WOW that could take a long time!!).

The person who has the highest percentage of threads....WINS A FREE ITEM! (from my new items section!)

So post away!

Some more "fine details"

Well, there have been a few issues that came up during the course of my promo, and I wanted to have a definate record of the changes/updates. I am using my blog as a fail safe, so that in the event there is any question about the integrity of the contest, we have a record of what was happeneing!

The ThreadKiller, which will be effective after the 572nd post, has been shortened. Originally, I had said it would be the last post in 10 hours. Well, I've never seen anyone go 10 hours! Alot of people have their threadkiller set at 24 hours, which is genious advertising, but no one is going to win! I want someone to win. So, it seems, does everyone else. When I suggested lowering the time limit to 6 hours, it was unanimously decided. So officially, the threadkiller will begin on post 573, and the last person to post in 6 hours wins a FREE ITEM!! Absolutely free, no shipping! Item must come from my new item section in my store, but don't worry...there's some awesome stuff, if I do say so myself!

Now, on to the second order of business....

In this kind of contest, it is very simple for someone to win multiple numbers. That is not really in the spirit of this contest, and not all together fair. So, let's address what happens in the event that someone does indeed win multiple posts.

As mentioned in the first post, the prizes are a free item, and five various amounts of discount ranging from 50%-75% off. So the person who wins multiple prizes gets the opportunity to be a generous person and gift their second prize to someone! The gifter will get the higher of the discounts or the item.

I'm thinking of what else I can throw out there as far as prizes, so we will see!

Thanks and Good Luck!

The SECOND WINNER!

It was bound to happen, now I'm pleased to announce.....

We have a second winner!

Super Secret number three is well on it's way to being posted!

Good luck to all!!

The first winner!

It has been requested that I keep the winner's a secret until the end, which I will comply with. I will say, however.....


THE FIRST NUMBER HAS BEEN REACHED!!

Is it the super secret spectacular number? Maybe...maybe not...find out after #600 has been reached!!

The Secret Numbers!! Etsy Promotion!

First, the boring stuff.....aka the rules!

I am going to post a thread in the promo forums. It will also describe the rules, but just because Im mean and nasty, I'm going to post them here, too (imagine me with a maniacal laugh, rubbing my hands together, doing the EVIL happy dance. You can thank Taleri for that lovely little chestnut!!)

So this is a regular contest with a threadkiller thrown in for good measure!

Basically there are some super secret special numbers, picked out by my boyfriend who is completely impartial, as he has no idea what the numbers were for!!

These numbers represent the prize winners! If your post is one the super secret numbers...you have won a prize! If your post is NOT one the the super secret numbers...I might throw in a discount to all of you for participating in my thread!

Now for the good stuff. In my store , there are, as of right now, 20 items in my new category! And there are more to come! So there are a total of 6 super secret numbers. Five (5) of them earn you a 50%-75% discount on any of the items in my NEW ITEM section!! PLUS, those items have an additional $2 off for the next five days, so the faster the 600 posts come, the more money you save!!

The super spectacular secret number wins a FREE ITEM! The Free Item is from my New Item section. Saw something else in my store that isn't in the new item section, but you want it? You can transfer your free item into a 50% discount on any item in my store. Convo me to let me know which you want to do!

And now, the super secret numbers!!! (as picked out by my boyfriend, Curtiss!)

65
145
278
312
434
572

Those numbers are guaranteed winners! What number is the super spectacular secret number? Well....it's a secret! It has been pre-arranged, and after the 572 prize has been awarded...the winners will be announced (as soon as I see it...I can't guarantee instant results!)

Now, as for the threadkiller...

Last person to post gets a free item from my new item section...last post in 10 hours wins!

GOOD LUCK!!

Opinions everywhere!

So my first idea at a promotion was a complete bust, even though it is technically still going. I'm not upset about this, as on hind sight, it wasn't the best offer anyone had ever seen. But there was definately something that wigged me out!

When I posted the details regarding my promotion, I got two replies. Both of those were "it'll be ok, don't be frustrated or feel sad" type posts. Even thought I responded to the first poster, assuring her that I did not feel bad, sad, mad, frustrated, or any other negative emotion, someone else came along and tried to make me feel better!

Maybe people don't understand my self-deprecating style of humor. I have no problem making fun of myself. And it's not because I feel bad about myself, it's because I am confident enough to be able to say these things without feeling bad!

I needed to get that out!

So I have learned through days of watching the forums that the way to get alot of attention is to give away free stuff. So that's what I think I'm going to do.

My idea is simple. After I get all my items posted, I will start a promotion for my new items. All of the newly posted items, the one that weren't posted before I mean, will be listed with the opportunity to get 2.00 off. The originals say 5 days from posting, but that isn't working, so I will be changing it. Anyway, the 2.00 is not too bad. But then I figure either a thread killer (but one that you can win on, meaning last post in a 5-6 hour period) or a magic number. I'm leaning towards magic number. I will post the super magic number here, meaning people will look at my blog. Also, I think maybe 5 runners up, who will get 50% off in my store on any new item, and that will be in addition to my 2 dollar off celebration promo. So here's how it would equal out....

We will use a 20 dollar item as my example.

So a winner will get the item t 50% off, so that means they would get the item for 10.00...but wait, there's more!

If they make their purchase in time, they would get another $2 dollars off, so the $20.00 item would be $8.00!!!!!!!

I think that's pretty super!

For anyone that might think I am sad, or mad, or whatever....I'm way to perky and happy a person to be upet. I have people who heart me, so that makes me happy, and I genuinly love making this stuff! I have custom orders from my friends pretty frequently, so I have quite a bit of pride in my stuff!

If you are reading this blog, and you have an etsy store, I would love to list your store on my blog! Please feel free to post a comment here, or convo me on etsy!

Good Luck to you all in every aspect of your lives!

Julie

Pictures pictures everywhere, but not a drop to drink (so lame, sorry!)

As mentioned in my previous blog...I have a promotion going on in my etsy store regarding the really bad pictures I took of some of my items. After much trial and error, I found something that works.

However, I have literally hundreds of pictures I have been taking, five of each items. I can be a very busy bee, and I decided to post everything. Yes, everything I have made.

I started at 5pm, and it is now 2:34am. I am close to done, but not yet.

I will start posting new pictures early in the morning, I want the new stuff to be seen, lol!

Julie

ETSY PROMOTION GOING ON NOW!

Hello again!

For those of you who don't know, I have a promotion going on in my etsy store for all of my items.

If you check out my site (www.emtsgirlfriend.etsy.com), you will see that the pictures of my work SUCK. Absolutely suck.

I am working on trying to get some better pictures made on a not so great digital camera. I am experiementing with different lighting, backgrounds, etc.

During that time, you can get some free stuff!

The old backgrounds were done on beading mats. They are either a yellow-ish color, or blue. If you see an item you like, and the background matches the yellow or blue description, then it qualifies. If you buy that item, you get a free pair of matching earrings. If the item comes with matching earrings, we can do a matching bracelet, another pair or earrings or something.

If none of the items are to your liking, but you like my work and would like to discuss a custom item, I'm totally open to the idea and will work with you to create exactly what you are imagining!

Contact me with any questions!

Thanks!

Julie

Hurry, this promotion could end at any time!!

What's a good story without an itroduction??

Hello, and welcome to my Blog.

I have a store on Etsy, (www.emtsgirlfriend.etsy.com) and someone suggested that in order to get some more traffic, I should do a blog.

So here I am.

I'm not sure right now the direction my thoughts will take. Honestly, I'm a very opinionated person, so there will be plenty of rants and raves. There will be attempts at advertising. I will put as much effort as I can into this blog!

But first, onto the introductions!

My name is Julie, and I'm 26 years old. I will be 27 at the end of the month, and I hate that idea. Of course, I hated turning 26 also, so I suppose I've enterd a downward spiral as far as aging goes! I live in Las Vegas, Nevada, and have all of my life. When I tell people that, they usually assume that I have an amazingly exciting life, filled with mystery and intrigue because I live in...dun dun dunnnnn SIN CITY!!! The truth about living in Las Vegas is simple. Most of us avoid the strip like the plague, don't gamble often, and live a normal life that could be found in any other town. The only difference is when I travel, I get very annoyed when I find out the gas stations, or restaurants CLOSE. LOL you can pretty much go out and do anything whenever you want here, and that's what I'm used to!

As my name suggests, my boyfriend of 3 years is an EMT here in town. He is great. We met for the first time in pre-school! My mother took a job at the school, and remembers him as a little boy. We hung around with the same people, and played together, but weren't best buds. We went our seperate ways, and ran into each other again in soccer! I was a complete tom boy growing up, and I ended up being removed from the girls soccer team and placed on the boys team because I was to violent with the girls. The first few weeks were BRUTAL. I was the only girl, and the boys did not take to kindly to this fact. I was kicked, balls were thrown at me, my fingers were stomped on with cleats, and most of all I was teasted by most of the guys. My boyfriend didn't jump in on the teasing too much, but he certainly didn't stick up for me. Luckily I was a tough little chick, and after a while they got used to me. It wasn't a Disney moment, were they grew to love and respect me, but at least I didn't have the open hostility!

After soccer, once again we went our seperate ways until High School, where we ran into each other again. Once again, our respective groups of friends hung out, and once again we weren't particularly best buds!!

After high school, I got ahold of his number and called him a few times. Would you believe he completely blew me off? After the second blow off, I had no intention of calling him again. Well, he felt guilty about being such a dick, so he called me back, and after that we spent at LEAST 6 hours a day on the phone. Why on the phone, you ask? Because he had gone to college in Arizona, and I had stayed in Vegas. So we had a long distance relationship, where usually we would both travel to see each other once a month.

Even before we were dating, I knew he was the one. He took a little more convincing!

I'm so happy to say that after 3 years, he is my best friend, my confidant, my lover, and my everything.

Enough with the sappiness already, I hear people gagging!

So crafting is totally second nature to me. My mother crafted, and now I do. Isn't that just the way?

I love my jewelry, I'm very proud of them. I enjoy making things, and am trying to get my etsy shop off the ground. I haven't made any sales yet, and that is mildly worrisome, but I've been told multiple times it's hard to make your first sale!

That's all for right now, I'm going to be posting something seperate regarding the promotion I have going on at www.emtsgirlfriend.etsy.com


Shameless advertising...what fun!

See ya!

Julie