Giveaway From Piper Riley

Time for a fantastic giveaway from Etsy artist PiperRiley who describes herself as "just a gal from New Jersey." I love her shop filled with floral hairpieces, leather bracelets, and peacock feather hair clips. I love peacock feathers so I am so jealous that I can't win this one. Take a look at this beautiful hair clip that you can win. Enjoy getting to know PiperRiley and check out her giveaway below.


Tell us about your art. What do you make? How did you come to your craft?

I started crafting about a year ago while my boyfriend was away on tour. He is a touring musician and would be away for months at a time, so while he was gone, I started crafting just to kill time . I am very new to Etsy and started off making vintage upcycled bracelets. I would take old belts and give them new life. Then I started to make hair accessories and TahDah!! Piper Riley was born

What inspires your work? Describe your creative process and tell us about your favorite materials to work with.

My biggest inspiration is nature. I work with alot of feathers and flowers. I love feathers!! Especially peacock, the colors are just so amazing and can go so many ways.

What are your goals for your business?

I would love to go full time because it is so much fun. My next step though is to do my first craft show. Not sure when yet but if that does well then hopefully I will be on the right track


What are your favorite hobbies?

I like being outdoors a lot so anything involving that. Snowboarding, swimming, traveling, etc..
I also love garage sales....not sure if that is a hobby or an addiction though :)

What brought you to Etsy? Do you sell anywhere else?

My roommate introduced Etsy to me. At one of our BBQ's I wore one of my hair pieces and received a ton of compliments, asking me where I got it so I told them I made it and everybody then said they wanted one. Thats when my roommate told me that I should sell on Etsy. I checked it out the next day and I was hooked! Buying, selling, critiquing, EVERYTHING!!!




Where can we find you online?

You can find me on Twitter..... twitter.com/heypiperriley
And on Facebook

What is your favorite item in your shop?

I made one of these for myself and haven't taken it off since, I LOVE IT!!




I also wear one of these a lot. It is simple but it really adds a lot to an outfit.



What is the most valuable thing you have learned from your art and being an Etsy seller?

Not to get down if someone doesn't like your product. You can't always make everyone happy but you can try to do your best. Have faith in what you are selling and work your butt off!!!


And now for the giveaway!
PiperRiley is giving readers the chance to win this beautiful peacock hairclip:

Here's how to enter:

First you MUST visit PiperRiley on Etsy and leave a comment with your favorite item.

For additional entries you can do any or all of the following, leaving ONE comment for EACH:

Become a follower of this blog or let me know if you already do- 1 additional entry leave one comment

Follow Oceanside Creations on Twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. Leave your Twitter username in your comment - 1 additional entry

Follow PiperRiley on Twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. Leave your Twitter username in your comment- 1 additional entry

Blog about this giveaway with a link to your post- 2 additional entries (leave 2 comments)

Enter any of the current giveaways on this blog -See left sidebar for a list- 1 additional entry per giveaway entered ( leave 1 comment per giveaway)

Make a purchase from PiperRiley between now and midnight June 19-5 additional entries ~ Leave 5 comments with your transaction #

That's a lot of chances to enter this fabulous giveaway!
Good Luck!

Giveaway runs through Friday, June 19 at midnight EST. Our winner will be chosen on Saturday morning, June 20 via the random.org widget in the right sidebar and will be announced right here on this blog. Winner will be e-mailed and have 48 hours to claim your prize. If winner does not claim their prize a new winner will be chosen. When leaving comments please be sure your e-mail address is available for me to contact you. All photos are courtesy of PiperRiley.
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See more of PiperRiley's work in her shop.

Six Month Etsyversary Giveaway!

Wow! I just realized today is my 6 month anniversary of being an Etsy seller. I can't believe it! So as a thank you to everyone who has helped me start up my shop and been supportive along the way I wanted to have a giveaway.

I am giving away a 15 dollar gift certificate good towards your choice of jewelry in my shop. All you have to do is visit my shop, leave me a comment telling me your favorite item AND why along with your name and a way to contact you. The giveaway will run from June 10 through June 30. I will choose a winner on July 1 using the random.org widget on the right sidebar.

Here's how to enter:

First you MUST visit Oceanside Creations and leave a comment with your favorite item AND why. Your feedback is really helpful when coming up with new designs.

For additional entries you can do any or all of the following, leaving ONE comment for EACH:

Become a follower of this blog or let me know if you already are- 1 additional entry (leave 1 comment)

~Follow Oceanside Creations on Twitter AND tweet this line along with a link to this giveaway: Win your choice of handcrafted jewelry from Oceanside Creations
Leave 1 comment with your Twitter username - 1 additional entry

~Become a fan of Oceanside Creations on Facebook - 1 additional entry (Leave 1 comment)

~Enter any of the other giveaways on this blog between June 10 and June 30- see left sidebar for a list of current giveaways- 1 additional entry per giveaway entered (Leave 1 comment per giveaway entered)

~Blog about this giveaway with a link to this post- 2 additional entries (leave 2 comments with link to where you blogged)


Thanks for entering and Good Luck!

Giveaway runs through Tuesday, June 30 at midnight EST. Our winner will be chosen on Wednesday morning, July 1 at 9 a.m. via the random.org widget in the right sidebar and will be announced right here on this blog. Winner will be e-mailed and have 24 hours to claim your prize. If winner does not claim their prize a new winner will be chosen. When leaving comments please be sure your e-mail address is available for me to contact you.

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Enter to win a Peacock Hair Clip from PiperRiley~ Ends Friday, June 19th.

Etsy Yart Sale Discount and Free Shipping

This week is the 2nd annual Etsy Yart Sale! Many Etsy shops will be offering sales and discounts this week starting today June 10th and running through Sunday, June 14th.

Oceanside Creations will be offering the June Buy One Get One 50% Off Sale for the entire month of June. During the Yart Sale I will also be offering Free Shipping to US and Canada. This deal ends Sunday at midnight so hurry on over to my shop for special savings on handcrafted jewelry. Please convo me prior to purchase and mention the Yart Sale special so I may adjust prices and give you free shipping. Happy shopping!

This Week's Giveaways

I'm always on the lookout for great giveaways from Etsy sellers so I thought I would share them with my readers too. Here are some I have entered this week:

~PURE Natural Minerals giveaway on Salad for Breakfast's blog- Win a $10 gift certificate for mineral makeup -Ends June 14

~Win an 8x10 print of your choice from Artgasm on Nature Manipulated's blog -Ends June 14

~Win An Etsy Pro Business Start Up Package valued at $40 from Cherry Tart Designs on A Giveaway Everyday- Ends June 12

~Win a Craft Space Makeover sponsored by Venezie Bags and win lots of awesome prizes to get you organized and crafting in style.



~Win a fine silver sparklette tag from The Pretty Peacock on Etsy It Up! plus save 10% on a purchase with discount code~ Ends June 17

~Win a Rose Soap Duo from Luxury Spa~ Ends June 12th

~Win 3 amazing soaps of your choice from Pink Parchment Soaps ~ Ends June 30th
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~And don't forget to enter my giveaway featuring Ocean Dreams Studio. She is giving away a fun scrapbook Inspiration Kit.

Behind The Art Monday

Today's featured Etsy artist is Stephanie from Stoopher and Boots. Enjoy the interview and I hope you will check out her super cute shop.

Introduce yourself.

My name is Stephanie, proud owner of Stoopher & Boots. I live in NYC and am blessed with a loving family that is supportive of my artistic pursuits. So much so that I named my company after my Father's nickname for me (Stephanie/Stoopher) and my sister (Betsy/Boots).

Tell us about your art. What do you make? How did you come to your craft?

I design and decorate clothing and accessories. I started by looking for a creative gift idea for my sister's second set of twins (yes, second). I decided to try out designing shirts and got such wonderful feedback I thought I would continue. I took pictures of what I'd made, posted them to etsy and things took off from there. Now I've expanded into adult and dog tees too.

What inspires your work? Describe your creative process and tell us about your favorite materials to work with.

I'm inspired by color. I love mixing colors and creating images that highlight those combinations.

What are your goals for your shop?

Eventually I would like to have a shop of my own and expand into more retail space. My products are being carried by a boutique in NYC, but I hope to grow that reach.

What do you do when you are not creating?
I have a corporate job that takes up quite a few hours of my day (and night). This business has really allowed me to have a creative outlet which utilizing the business skills I've gained in the corporate world.



What is your favorite hobby other than crafting?

I am a new owner of a puppy and kitten and I adore spending time with them. They are a wonderful addition to my life.
What brought you to Etsy? Do you sell anywhere else?

I've always heard great things about Etsy and I felt it was a good place to get started. Through word of mouth I was able to secure a relationship with a retail boutique in NYC. I've also started selling at craft fairs.

Where can we find you online?

Other than etsy (http://stoopher.etsy.com), please follow me on Twitter and join my facebook group



What is your favorite item in your shop?

Hard to pick a favorite, but here are two I'm very proud of:
Rockabilly Onesie
It's A Small World T-Shirt

What is the most valuable thing you have learned from your art and being an Etsy seller?
Mostly, this has been an amazing creative outlet for me. I've also met people from all over the world through Etsy and am amazed by all of the talent that is out there.

Anything else you would like us to know about you?

I love what I do, and hope you do too.

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Win a Going To The Beach Scrapbooking Inspiration Kit from Ocean Dreams Studio.
Enter here.

This Week's Giveaways

Here are a few great giveaways I entered this week. Check them out and win yourself some great prizes. Feel free to add your own giveaways in the comments.

~A Giveaway Every Day- Win a great Avon product
-This is a great site featuring - you guessed it- a giveaway everyday!

~The Bragging Mommy- Win a $25 gift certificate to Inspire Your Walls.
- Decorate your home with beautiful vinyl wall art

~Etsy It Up!- I entered to win a beautiful monogrammed silver bracelet from Lauren Nicole Gifts.

~And don't forget to enter my giveaway featuring Ocean Dreams Studio. She is giving away a fun scrapbook Inspiration Kit.

Tile Me Beautiful Giveaway Winner!

Our winner is janetfaye who says "I like From Sunrise to Sunset" (Tiled Mirror). Congratulations on winning a $20 gift certificate to TileMeBeautiful on Etsy!

Giveaway from Ocean Dreams Studio

Happy Friday everyone! Here is a great giveaway for anyone who loves to scrapbook. Sierra from Ocean Dreams Studio is giving one lucky reader a Going To The Beach Inspiration Kit (pictured below). Her kit features some really fun and summery decorative papers, handmade tags, ribbons and everything you need to capture the memories from your summer vacation fun. I hope you enjoy meeting Sierra and enjoy her wonderfully whimsical shop!



Tell us a little about yourself.

A little known fact about me is that I am originally from Utah and I am a small town girl, even though I now live in a high paced life. I decided to stay in Southern California after I graduated from college and now I work with a creative magazine company! In my spare time I am always trying to think of new items to create for Etsy. I love to give gifts to people and lately I am enthralled and have enjoyed learning more about interior design and yoga!

Tell us about your art. What do you make and how did you come to your craft?

I make a little bit of everything. I make domino and scrabble necklaces, head bands, inspiration kits, digital art, photography, watercolor painting, and whatever else I can think of for the future. My mom inspired me with her Etsy shop to create to my heart's content. I have been making art and crafts since I was a little girl and it has always been a part of me. On my 23rd birthday she gave me a domino necklace made with a stamp, glitter, and beads, and ever since then I decided to create new necklaces and whatever else inspires me at the moment for Etsy.


What inspires your work? Describe your creative process and tell us about your favorite materials to work with.

I am inspired by current fashions, anything vintage, lovely, sparkly, bright, cheerful, and has a story behind it. I always love tying in a good story with my work of art.


What are your goals for your business?

My goals are to keep on creating, believing, and not settling for anything less than who I am. There is always going to be bigger and better ideas than my own, but that is when I need to believe in myself and reach for the stars. I also would like to continue watercolor painting and branching out more in the mixed media direction too. I would also love to learn how to sew really well so I can create altered clothing.


What are your favorite hobbies?

My favorite hobbies besides creating art, of course, are reading, writing in my journal, training for 1/2 marathons by jogging and going to the gym, recently learning yoga, watching movies, going to the beach, traveling, watercolor painting, and learning more about interior design, to name a few.

What brought you to Etsy?

My mom brought me to Etsy. She inspires me every day with her creative living and beautiful creations. You can check her out at vintage1955.etsy.com if you love all things vintage!

Where can we find you online?

You can find me on Twitter (oceandreams4u), Facebook, and my blog oceandreams4sierra.blogspot.com


What is your favorite item in your shop?

Hmm, favorite item. There are too many to choose from, but I love Dreaming of My Prince in Paris vintage tag...I had fun making it because I seriously adore Paris ever since I went there when I was 16!

What is the most valuable thing you have learned from your art and being an Etsy seller?

Art comes in so many forms, and each is individually made with love and care. I think every artist has something wonderful to offer. Fear should never stop someone from creating, coming up with new ideas, and striving to be the best artist they can be! Oh, and art is a journey. Whenever I am creating I learn something new about myself and it helps me relax as well in the chaotic moments of my life.

Is there anything else you would like us to know about you?

I am an ocean dreamer and hence my Etsy name and blog name! I have loved the ocean ever since I was little, so it was my dream to move to California and live here by the sea. Now that I live near the ocean I will continue to dream my dreams into reality and I hope you do the same!

And now for the giveaway!
Sierra is giving readers the chance to win a Going To The Beach Inspiration Kit!
Here's how to enter:

First you MUST visit Ocean Dreams Studio and leave a comment with your favorite item.

For additional entries you can do any or all of the following, leaving ONE comment for EACH:

Become a follower of this blog or let me know if you already do- 1 additional entry

Follow Oceanside Creations on Twitter AND tweet about this giveaway. Leave your Twitter username in your comment - 1 additional entry

Blog about this giveaway with a link to this post- 2 additional entries (leave 2 comments)

Make a purchase from Sierra's shop Ocean Dreams Studio -5 additional entries
Leave a comment with your transaction #

That's 10 chances to enter this fabulous giveaway!
Good Luck!

Giveaway runs through Friday, June 12 at midnight EST. Our winner will be chosen on Saturday morning, June 13 at 9 a.m. via the random.org widget in the right sidebar and will be announced right here on this blog. Winner will be e-mailed and have 48 hours to claim your prize. If winner does not claim their prize a new winner will be chosen. When leaving comments please be sure your e-mail address is available for me to contact you. All photos are courtesy of Ocean Dreams Studios.
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Don't forget to enter the giveaway from Tile Me Beautiful as well. Scroll on down! Ends at midnight EST Friday, June 5 so hurry!

Summer Sale!

Secret Garden Bracelet

I'm celebrating the start of my favorite season with a great sale! Through June ALL jewelry at Oceanside Creations is Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off. This is the perfect time to treat yourself to to some fun summer designs.

Also, I have a huge Clearance Section filled with great deals on reduced price designs.
See shop for details on this sale.

Behind The Art Monday

Once again it's Monday and I have another great Etsy shop to share with you! I hope you enjoy my interview with Susan from the really fun shop MagnetGames.

Introduce yourself.
Hi! I am Susan. I am living on an island right now. Specifically, Mercer Island in the Pacific Northwest. I have also lived in the desert and in the smallest state here in the united states.

Tell us about your art. What do you make? How did you come to your craft?

I make fun for your fridge. Currently, I am solely working with perler beads. I design games for your fridge (mario, tic-tac-toe, tetris, etc.) I am also kind of a nerd and as a result I make other nerdy items out of perler beads, like glasses and veggie burgers!


What inspires your work? Describe your creative process and tell us about your favorite materials to work with.

Video games and goofy faces inspire my work. I usually spend 2-3 days designing and testing out my ideas before I come to the final product.

What are your goals for your shop?

My main goal is to make everyone's kitchen a bit more colorful. I would also like to turn your fridge into a little mini-hangout while your family is preparing dinner. I have lots of educational and conversation inspiring ideas in the works.

What do you do when you are not creating?
I tutor mathematics and computer science (hopefully teaching in the fall), play with my doggies, write code, listen to post rock, and eat lots of fake meat!

What is your favorite hobby other than crafting?

Playing board games.




What brought you to Etsy? Do you sell anywhere else?

I had been here a few times to look around and shop and decided I wanted to try it out. I do not sell anywhere else yet -- maybe one day.

Where else can we find you online?

I recently started this blog: http://etsytechnologyhelp.blogspot.com/ which aims at answering all your software questions related to Etsy.



What is your favorite item in your shop?

Hands down, my veggie burger!

What is the most valuable thing you have learned from your art and being an Etsy seller?

I am brand new! I do not have any heartfelt lessons I have learned yet. I really love all the love around here -- man it just makes me smile.

Anything else you would like us to know about you?

I am super awesome and want to be your friend! Stop by and say Hi!

You can check out more fun for your fridge from MagnetGames at her shop. Thanks for joining me for Behind the Art Monday!

Thanks to MagnetGames for use of all photos.

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There is also a great giveaway going on now from Etsy shop TileMeBeautiful. Enter here.