Moving and Rebranding :-)

I am working to rebrand myself from Waterwaif towards Lotus + Bliss, but I do still own Waterwaif! I had a couple friends ask me about it recently and yes, I will still keep it for beachy jewelry (that is how it all got started anyway!). But most of my new designs will be done for Lotus + Bliss. 

And just in case anyone is in the market for some waterwaif jewelry, I marked my entire etsy store down 25% as I am slowly moving it over to my other website. I am soo excited!!

Happy Veterans Day!

And to celebrate this wonderful holiday, my store has just entered the 3 Day Holiday Sale zone!


Every single item is on sale. All prices are marked 20% down!


Shop now!

Christmas in July Sale: Today Only!

Today only, take 20% off any jewelry in my shop!

Just mention "Christmas" somewhere in the note to seller and I will either refund you 20% or I will send you an adjusted invoice. Lots of great stuff to snag while you've got the chance!

Starry Starry night bracelet - $34

Rainforest earrings - $42

Ocean Breeze bracelet - $52

Bright Garden copper anklet - $40

Chalcedony bracelet - $68

Saturday Blog Shoppers: June 26

Good morning and happy weekend everyone!

Today, for my Saturday Blog Shoppers special sale, I'm offering 20% off all bracelets!

If you've had your eye on one, now's the time to get it! Make sure you mention "SBS" in the note to seller or email me. I'll send you a revised invoice or I'll refund you the 20%

This sale is good through Sunday night.

Here are a couple bracelets you could snag if you're quick!

Saturday Blog Shoppers: June 19

Happy Saturday everyone!

Saturday means SBS: Saturday Blog Shoppers!

SBS is a web-ring that uses this link as a hub. Everyone in the group links to it and blogs about a special sale just for SBS blog readers. That way buyers can sit back with their coffee and, using the hub, blog hop to find wonderful sales!

Today (and tomorrow), for SBS, I'm offering:

 25% off any and all necklaces.

  This sale is good from now until midnight eastern Sunday night. Just mention "SBS" during purchase or with payment and I will refund you the 20%.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful weekend and a wonderful time shopping!

And while you're here, check out the giveaways I have going on for other Etsy sellers! There are lots of ways to enter and win some fabulous stuff!

Saturday Blog Shoppers: June 12

Morning everyone and happy Saturday!

Thanks for stopping by today and make sure you leave a comment so we all know that SBS is working!

Wait, what is SBS you ask? SBS stands for Saturday Blog Shoppers. We're a group of blogging sellers who all link up in a blog hop every Saturday and post sales. That way, sales are easy to find if you use our hub to blog hop around. You can find the hub here. 

Are you a shopper looking for great deals? Then look no further!

Are you a blogging seller who would like to join SBS? You can do that, too! All the info and links you need are right there at the hub. Make sure you tell them waterwaif sent you when you stop by!

And without further ado, today and tomorrow for MY sbs sale, I'm offering 20% off any bracelet!

Just mention "SBS" in the note to seller or with payment and you will get 20% back upon purchase.

Thanks for stopping by, good luck, and happy Saturday!

Here are just a few of the bracelets that you can get for 20% off in my store. 

Remember: mention "SBS", take 20% OFF any bracelet, ends tomorrow night.

Blue Topaz Teal Freshwater Pearl Long Bracelet

Genuine Natural Amethyst Citrine Bracelet

Garnet and Citrine Contrast Gold Bracelet

Smoky Quartz Crystal Bird Bracelet I'll Fly Away

Starfish Crystal Blue Topaz Pearls Charm Bracelet

SBS: May 29

Happy Saturday, everyone!

It's time for another weekly installment of Saturday Blog Shoppers.

SBS is a blog-ring that uses one hub to link a group of blogs that has a sale every Saturday. So grab your coffee and prepare to find some great deals! Also, if you're a seller with a blog, feel free to join the team!

Today for my SBS sale, I'm offering 25% off all necklaces! 

Just mention "SBS" in the note to seller or in a convo. I'm showing some of the necklaces you can find in my shop below, among many others.

Happy Saturday and thanks for stopping by!

 

Celebrate My Birthday With Me!

Today is my birthday and I need people to help me celebrate it.


For today only, take $5 off anything and everything in my shop.
Every single thing listed is the featured item today! If you buy multiple items, each and every single one gets $5 off. Come on, let's celebrate!

Thankful Thursday: Special Sale Just For My Fans!

On this Thursday, I'm thankful for my friends and fans. Without all of your invaluable support, I'd just be sitting in the corner thinking about creating something instead of actually doing it.


So, as thanks:


10% off ANYTHING in my Etsy shop all day!!


To take advantage of this offer, just put "Thankful Thursday" in the note to seller upon purchase, and I will refund you 10% of the purchase price through Paypal.

I am also working up a referral program for my customers. 
Refer a Friend: When your friend purchases something from my shop, you are eligible for 10% off your next purchase. Yes, that's 10% off for EACH friend who makes a purchase. If you've already made a referral and believe that you are eligible, email me at tara@waterwaif.com! 

New to Selling?

Are you new to selling? Have you been wanting to sell for a while but were afraid to try? Do you find the idea of writing item descriptions daunting? Do you already sell but constantly look for ways to improve your descriptions? Maybe this can help!




First of all, the best advice I can ever give to a seller: Describe your item like there are NO pictures at all, and take pictures like there is NO description at all. Then, when you put them together, you've got magic.




In this blog post, I'm going to cover most of the things you will need to include in your description, whether you sell on Etsy, eBay, Zibbet, ArtFire, or your own website. And don't worry; they're easier than you think!




1. The item itself. This seems obvious to most of us, right? But it goes beyond just the basic shirt, jewelry, card. What kind of shirt is it? What kind of jewelry? Is it a silk tie-dyed tunic? Turquoise wire-wrapped earrings? What else is included with the purchase? Does your photo show the item on a table with a few other things? You should crop the photo, but that's a blog post for another day. In the meantime, make sure your buyer knows exactly what is being offered for sale and what is not included.




2. Color. Keep in mind that all monitors are different and that everyone can have different settings which can change how color is viewed. I find it's easiest to be as specific as possible when describing color. Not very color savvy? Grab a big box of crayons and match it up!




3. Size. How big or how small is your item? Be specific here. You can't list a bracelet and say it's smaller than a breadbox. Get a cheap tape measure at the dollar store and include measurements. If you're selling jewelry, make sure you let your buyers know how long the item is. Pictures can't always convey length properly. If you're selling clothing, make sure you include bust, waist, shoulders, and hip measurements along with the length. Remember, buyers can't hold your item or try it on! Let them know if it will fit them by being as specific as possible.




4. Material. What is your item made from? What kind of cloth/stone/metal/paper is it? How is it made? Is it serged/quilted/wire-wrapped/etc?




5. Care instructions. Let your buyers know how they can keep your item clean, if necessary. If this is a clothing item or a purse, they will want to know. Can it be tossed in the washer or is it a dry-clean only item?




6. Weight. This can be helpful, and sometimes necessary. Are you selling gorgeous vintage earrings that weigh a ton and can only be worn by people with strong ears? Are you selling a heavy wool sweater? Let your buyer know.




7. Usage. How will the buyer use this item? If it's a bracelet, how does it stay closed and how can you put it on? The same goes for anything, really. Describe the buttons, the clasps, the zippers, ear wires, etc.




8. Feel. This is kind of subjective but I like to include this information when I can. Is something faceted or smooth? Is it soft, rough, textured, or silky? Lightweight, thick, comfortable?




9. Allergens. Make sure you include this information somewhere, whether it's in your profile, your bio, your policies, or the listing itself. Does someone in your house smoke? If yes, this needs to be disclosed. Do you have pets? Lots of potential buyers are allergic and would need to know this. You never know when a stray hair can end up in a package. Do you include dryer sheets when shipping? You probably shouldn't, but lots of sellers do, and this should be disclosed.




10. Packaging and shipping. How is the item going to be shipped? Do you use First Class, Priority, USPS? Or do you use UPS or Fed-Ex or another option? Buyers love to know this. How do you package the item? Do you lovingly wrap it in a gift-box, tie it with a coordinating ribbon, toss it in a baggie? Do you recycle packaging materials? I do, and lots of buyers love that. Lots more sellers are doing this, but make sure you disclose it somewhere so no one gets annoyed or offended. Are your packaging materials eco-friendly? Mention it!

Saturday Blog Shopper Specials

Mention that you are a Saturday Blog Shopper and ALL jewelry ships FREE to you!


I was invited this week to take part in an Etsy group called Saturday Blog Shoppers. Of course I said yes and was super excited to do so! What a wonderful network of talented sellers. Make sure you check them out, too. There is a list of Saturday Blog Shoppers here. Please make sure you tell them waterwaif sent you!


Today for sale I have many pairs of earrings and one to fit every budget! I'd like to feature two pairs, though. They are both similar in color, both of them showcasing aqua and pink which I think look fabulous together!

This first is pink AB crystal and apatite.  AB crystal is so named because it shines like Aurora Borealis! You can find these earrings here in my Etsy shop.

The second pair I'd like to feature are these aqua chalcedony and pink tourmaline chandelier earrings. Tourmaline is a beautiful, rare, natural stone and I just love working with it (and wearing it!) You can find these earrings here in my Etsy shop.





Leave me a quick comment, if you would, to let me know what you think of these earrings or my shop. I'd love to hear from you!

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Also, please take a moment to follow the link and visit the other Saturday Blog Shoppers. You'll be sure to find some amazing deals and sellers!