Etsy Treasuries

This week I have delved into the world of “Treasury Lists”. I’ve never made one until today but was so inspired by a few items that I had randomly looked upon in the week that I thought that they deserved to be in the same place so that admirers could see the gorgeousness!

So here are the links in case any of you want to see what I have selected!

This one is features some gorgeous floral jewellery (not a rose in sight!) I absolutely love the items and have snooped out some real treasures! Here are a couple but click HERE for the full list!

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This one features roses!!There are a couple of examples below, but CLICK HERE for the full listings! I have been going a little bit crazy for roses so I thought it only appropriate to post some other peoples work in a gorgeous treasury. I was inspired when I found a bouquet of roses made from paper (who knew!) and thought I wonder how other people use the rose theme within their items. I found an absolutely wonderfully diverse range of applications.

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Why Use a Treasury? 

CONNECTION

For those users who have never used a treasury, it’s a really nice way to connect with other people. When you make a treasury, the users whose items are featured are notified that they are in a treasury. This usually leads to lots of positive comments and exposure of others work. Sometimes, other people will repay the favour and put your item in one of our treasuries thus exposing your work to a wider audience.

You can then open conversations with other Etsy sellers and create a community of support and helpful hints. Most Etsy sellers are absolutely lovely, and if you are new to Etsy, they will help you immensely. (Remember to be courteous to anyone online at all times, treat them how you would want to be treated. Also remember that sarcasm and other tones of voice often can be misinterpreted in online communication so play it safe and just be nice.) Every Etsy member I have met online has been an absolute pleasure. 

EXPOSURE

This links to connection really, but it gets your name out there as an active user. People can see the work that you have put into the Etsy community and see you as a professional seller. This may not be the case, but I certainly feel when I see a seller with a large community of admirers and treasury lists that they are an established seller. Therefore, I would be more likely to buy from them. Having said that, if the item is absolutely fantastic, I would buy it regardless of the Etsy sellers lists and community repertoire.

Etsy often hand picks treasuries to feature on the front page-this is great exposure for the items but also for the member who put the items together. They tend to pick treasuries whose items are trending at the time. So pick a topic that is popular and get picking some delicious items!

You can look here look here for items and themes that are in trend.

INSPIRATION

You may want to make a treasury because you are struggling with creative block or you want to see how you can do something another way. A great thing about treasuries is that you can group together your favourite items and keep them to look at them when you need to get your creative juices flowing. I like to look at other peoples work as inspiration, to see how people tackle the same theme differently. It’s really nice to see all the different approaches and the variety that one theme can get!

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So now you know why treasuries are great I think its time to feature my inspiration of the day.

by Lindy Blake Miller at theepapergirl

I needed some inspiration for my roses and wondered how others tackled it. That's when I found this gorgeous piece! I love it...I never thought you could make a bouquet so elegant out of paper! 

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