Coryographies: Etsy

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Friday, 26 September 2014

Chameleon Necklace

This is so so so cute (click here for Etsy listing):

A chameleon necklace, transparent so it 'changes colour' based on what you're wearing! Adorable. I wonder if she makes them a bit smaller... check out the maker's shop yourself at dinosaurYEAH!

Monday, 22 September 2014

This is my new favourite thing - the possibility of wearing a bracelet without it getting in the way? I might have to order 500!

Melissa Drake of ShimmerTatts on Etsy writes that metallic temporary tattoos are the next big thing - even Beyonce has been spotted wearing them. Well Beyonce, if it's good enough for you, it's good enough for me!

Sunday, 7 September 2014

Dr Who Bookshelf Necklace, new design on Etsy!

Dr. Who Bookshelf Necklace by Coryographies, £32 on Etsy

I have a brand new bookshelf necklace design that I've unveiled to coincide with the new Dr Who season. I hope you like it! It's my Dr Who Bookshelf Necklace, and I've painted the

The Top 5 Social Media Tools for Your Etsy Business

So you've opened an Etsy shop, and you've taken some beautiful pictures of your products to show people what you make - now you need to get the word out! Here are the best tools that I've found gets your word out and doesn't waste your time:

Start your own Etsy business with less than $50 (and make it all back before investing another dime!)

Or, less than £30 if you're in the UK like me (...and that's £29.18 to be exact!)

You want to set up a jewellery business, but you don't want the risk of putting lots of money into something before you start making a profit, do you! In this 'example business', we're going to start a polymer clay jewellery business with less than 30 pounds - and you'll be making money before you invest any more money! The money you make from the business is what you can reinvest and watch your business grow.

I've had so much fun watching my own Etsy business grow, and one of the things I'm most proud of is how I never sunk a lot of money into my business before it started making profits.

15% Discount - Poster!

I made a little poster to advertise my November discount (see below post). Hooray!

Sunday, 27 October 2013

November Discount! 15% off until the 15th :)

I'll be going away for the first two weeks of November, so I'm offering a 15% discount to anyone who purchases from me during that time :) It's always nice to come back to a big list of orders to keep me busy!

When you're at the checkout on Etsy, just type in the code NOVEMBER15, and you'll get 15% off your order. I will start on your order after I come back (meaning it will be posted 3-10 days after my return). So get your Christmas shopping done and take advantage of saving a few pennies!!

Wednesday, 23 October 2013

Moving in - setting up craft desk!

I've been moved in to the new house for a while now, and I have a new craft desk! It's white, so I think I might decopatch it in a pretty light paper with birds or something. But for now it looks TERRIBLE! But I'm still getting work done :) Note the random items that don't really belong - the ice pack on the floor...?

Interview with Kirsty from DiGgeek - jewellery for the fashion conscious archaeologist!

Nothing is more interesting than our human past. Alright, that might not be a universal opinion...! But really, what could better than combining a love of the past with a love of personal adornment, meaning archaeologically themed jewellery?? In my latest interview, I ask Kirsty from DiGgeek about her Etsy shop and business, and her fantastic, sometimes humerous, always original, pieces:

Cory: Please tell us a bit about yourself and DiGgeek.

Kirsty: I'm a bioarchaeologist having obtained (through ancient DNA, sweat and tears) my doctorate at Durham university a couple of years ago. I realised that the life of the pure academic was not for me though and started doing lots of outreach with the public - all about bones of course! I worked my way into the university museums and am now a full time learning officer on world heritage site, so I must be doing something right!

Aaaaand, we're open! Discounts!!

Coryographies' Etsy shop is back up, finally! I can't believe how much I missed it, and the crafting and networking and meeting people that comes along with it. However, in my amazing way of sceduling things, I opened my shop at the same time I've been moving house AND starting a PhD. No biggy. So I have no internet at home at the moment, and am doing everything from my phone or from uni (when I should be reading!!) which makes things a tad difficult. Also, I was due to send out the September edition of my Newsletter, but because of some hiccups it is now going to be the October version ;) I did promise everyone a 15% off exclusive discount however, for the month of October, and I haven't forgotten! Wiggle on over to my newly opened site (www.coryographies.etsy.com), and use the code 'OCTOBER15', and buy yourself or a loved one something pretty! Come on, I'm standing here with saw and glue and paintbrush at the ready!!

Monday, 30 September 2013

Unpacking and setting up shop!

I'm moved into the new flat back in Oxford now, and unpacking my beloved craft supplies! I didn't know I would miss my shop so much, and I can't wait until the grand reopening tomorrow. There are boxes everywhere, though I've created a bit of a clear space on the bedroom floor to sort out the soon-to-be Coryographies Crafty Corner in the new place!

Does it look like a business space?
This will have to do as a business space.

I didn't know I'd miss my lovely crafty supplies so much!

Above all though, it's been sooooooo nice to sit down and just play with polymer clay! Here's a sneak peak and what has been happening on my lap craft tray recently... some hints of Christmas!

Some Christmas and candy treats for the upcoming season!

Tomorrow is the big day, the grand unveiling... I'm ready!

Monday, 15 July 2013

Interview with Debbie from Happy Yellow Dress

Debbie is the brains and beauty behind Happy Yellow Dress, "a fusion of vintage and modern styles, spun together to make a modern classic". I interviewed Debbie to learn more about her and her gorgeous dress designs:

Cory: How did you begin designing and making clothing, and how did that turn into a business?

Debbie: My cute Mommy taught me everything I know. I grew up in a family with ten kids, so most of my clothes were hand me downs from my big brother, or made with love by my mama. I was also a really tall and gangly kid, so I sewed for myself out of necessity.

As I got older, the styles of clothing that I loved, (1920's to 1960's style fashions), were hard to find outside of vintage shops, and again, the body type thing got in the way, so I became more creative with my designs. People seemed to like what I was doing, so there was definitely a market there, and thus Happy Yellow Dress was born.

Cory: Where do you get your inspiration for your designs?

Debbie: When I was young, my favourite pastime was watching old movies from the 40's and 50's with my Dad, and I was always obsessed with how beautiful the leading ladies were, and how pretty their dresses always were. Definitely get inspiration from the classics. Grace Kelly in Rear Window, by Alfred Hitchcock is one o' my faves.

Cory: Where do you do your work? What is your workspace like?

Debbie: I work from home. I'd say my work space is pretty clean-ish, considering how small the space is... my bedroom quadruples as warehouse, office, and studio. definitely spills into other areas of the suite tho... Thank God for an understanding roommate!

Cory: Please tell us a little more about Happy Yellow Dress.

Debbie: Happy yellow Dress is a line of women's clothing, mainly dresses, inspired by classic vintage, and made in beautiful Vancouver British Columbia. All of my dresses are named after old rock and roll songs from the 50's and 60's. Our tagline is "Boys will whistle!", and believe me, they do ;)

Cory: And finally, if your dresses were a food, what would they taste like?

Debbie: If my dresses were a food, they'd be banana cream pie!! Didn't even have to think about that one!!!!!

Cory: Mmmmm, banana cream pie...

Friday, 19 April 2013

Happy Two Year Anniversary to Coryographies! 15% off discount to celebrate!

Happy anniversary, Coryographies!

Coryographies celebrates it's 2 year anniversary tomorrow! I began selling my little Fimo creations on April 20th, 2011. I had no idea that two years later I would still be playing with 'playdoh for grown-ups', and even supporting myself and having a small business that allowed me to be brave enough to start a PhD in the Fall and survive with its proceeds.

Coryographies has to date made over 800 sales to over 20 countries, and 46 US states! Coryographies items are sold in the wonderful In With The Old in Islington, London, and will be appearing soon at an exhibition in Oxford. I'm very proud and happy of what it has become.

So to celebrate with you, I'm offering 15% everything in my Etsy shop this Friday Saturday and Sunday only, to celebrate Coryographies turning Two! Type in the coupon code 'YayTwo' at point of purchase and make me work hard sawing and sanding and painting and varnishing all next week in celebration and enjoyment of making my Coryographies jewellery! :)

Wednesday, 17 April 2013

MORE new made to order items at Coryographies on Etsy

I've gone through my back catalogue of book jewellery and selected more of my favourite items to bring back as regulars. See if there are any of these that you like! I think some new photos of them are in order though...:

Penguin book dangle earrings in Orange

Penguin book dangle earrings in Purple

Blue miniature book earrings

Red miniature book earrings

And the return of:

Gothic Bookshelf Necklace

These are some old favourites, but I think I need to break out the camera and take some more photographs of new ones in better lighting!

Monday, 25 March 2013

Berries

Yes, I'm blogging about berries. I love berries. Sweet juicy fruit, magically growing on a bush for our picking pleasure, to put in pancakes or muffins or pies. It's the best thing!

I was partly inspired by my love of berries to make these little blackberry earrings, made from polymer clay:

Blackberry Earrings by Coryographies

The varnish gives it a nice shine and makes me want to go by tartlet cups and whipping cream!

An old childhood favourite berry was, however, this little darling:

This is the mighty huckleberry, which I loved to graze on when outdoors, and bring in a little margarine container full for Sunday pancakes. I thought they might make some cute earrings if I can capture their charm.

In a tribute to berries, I've made an Etsy treasury. See if there's something you like. Enjoy!