Chatty Metalsmiths January Thread

[#1]

Here's the list. Sadly, I took Barney off (made me cry). He's the only one I definitely know won't be coming.

Abellablue – Jessica
Aheron designs- Anna
AlexSharDesigns – Gaynor
Annasjewelry – Anna
Artdi - Diana
Atlcopperworks - Karina
AutumnLeavesJewelry - Care
Bagsnstuff - Dianna
BarronDesign – Deborah
BeadsintheBelfry- Nina
BeatrizFortes - Beatriz
Bellabijoujewellery – Jaime
Bellabijoutoo – Jaime
BDDesigns - Christen
Bijoutery - Jennifer
Blackmarkettrades- Angus
Bowersstudio. - Michele
Brightstar109 – Claire
Brandianndesigns – Brandi
Cabbingrough - LauraH
CGWhitfield. - CG
Corybethy. - Cory
chrissilynn2. – Chrissi
DiemDesignsJewelry - Sarah Jo
DonnaOdesigns. – Donna
Doxollodesigns - Janice
Duffydesigns. – Duffy
Elementaldesigns - Denise
Erga. - Erga
Evelynjewelry – Evelyn
Evittscreekarts - Lois
fix8ion – Tamara
ForrestConcepts - Sarah Jo
Foxcabochons.- Rod
Gemheaven. – Jo
Getyourbone - Steve
Ggestalt. – Karin
GiftedDesigns – Sha (Shannon)
Goldenwatercreations - Jeanne
Greenlivingsoap – Esme
Harnessedearth _ Tom
HartleyStudio - Ann
HightowerBotanicals – Julee
HRBeaDesign. – Heather
Ikaros – Carl
Indigoflameworks - Kelly
jamauerer- Julie
JaneaPauline- Janea
JaneDeaux. – Gabby
Janedeauxdeluxe - Gabby
JazJewels - Judy
JelliesJewelry - Jack
Jewelstreet. – Aimee
johnsendelbach - John
KHMetalwork. – Karen
Kimberlybelldesigns - Kim
KimVGlass.- Kim
kitandcaboodleshop - Gayle
kitkingdesigns. - Kit
KriksSilver. – Kristie
lahainalynnjones - Lynn
LauraRoberson- Laura
LeaderofMen - Alex
Litapsilverj - Lita
Lsueszabo - Sue
Luxedesignworkshop – Peg
Marcus Berkner Jewelry - Marcus
Maythenwolfbane - Nicole
MetalLuxe. – Peg
Metalsmitten – Jess
MieleMelograno – Liz
mmemagpie- Andrea
ModernMeetsWhimsy – Courtney
Monnda - Monnda
MordentDesign.- Mike
NovaofSweden – Tess
Nrjewelerydesign – Nikki
Phantasteria. – Karin
Plunderjewelry – Lindsay
Ppennee - pennee
purplepeony. - Brenda
Redturtle – “Dragon Kitty” or Mrs. Barney
Rockaholic – Peggy
SandyToesJewelry – Lisa
SarahinFlorida – Sarah
ScarletRobin - Jen
Scrapmetal - Addie
Scrollworkdesigns. - Clarity
SilverBlueberry. - Esmeralda
SilverShedStudio – Casey
SilverMadeStudio – Teresa
Sonyarasi. - Sonya
StoneTemple - Mark
StoneyCharms. – Chris
Stonz. - Susan
TammysTreasureChest – Tammy
TheFrogsPond - Brandy
TheSilverLakeStudio – Sherry
theuglydogranch - Karen
ThirteenGems – Melissa
Tinkertown– Sue
Topshelflapidary- Henrik
TreeFrogJewelry – Sheryl
TrystingTreeFarm -Laura
TSmithDesigns – Teresa
TwistedSisterArts - Jill
TwoSilverMoons.– Birgit
yenjewelry - Nicole
2BellesBeads – Crystal
2Trickpony - Rachel

[tessjordandesigns]

I guess this will be Rob's next big thing
http://www.parachutes.org/about

[AdobeSol]

MetalLuxe, I walked in to Rio yesterday and they are full-swing into classes for folks on their way to Tucson. They were doing demos. Yep, all is on sale now!! Good time to buy.

[tessjordandesigns]

found this

"In March 2010, Kalin said that the company is profitable and "plans to go public, though not until at least next year."[29] In December 2010, Etsy said it had seven million registered users and $400 million in transactions for the year, and that it would continue to focus on a personal community feel as it grows larger, as part of what distinguishes it from eBay.[30]"

[Former_Member]

Oh Tess... How did you find that?

[AdobeSol]

Oh dear....

I suppose that etsy is trying to cash in while the gettin's good. They need to get the best price before the economy really crashes. Dollars are being printed and are becoming more worthless by the minute.

[Former_Member]

Whoever asked the question about where this ship is going, there's your answer!

[tessjordandesigns]

David says I am a master at finding things online :o)

It's not a 100% reliable source though

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Etsy
It's under history, bottom paragraph.

[Former_Member]

Oh well. If I can still sell stuff, I guess I can't complain. I'll just have to be vigilant about them trying to mine my data. It's feels like a car dealer insisting on putting their logo on your car. NO, you can't make me advertise for you - you will have to pay me!

[tessjordandesigns]

He said it in a wall street journal interview in March 2010
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304370304575152133860888958.html


so I guess that is what is driving all these changes...

*buckles up and gets ready for a bumpy ride*

[tessjordandesigns]

is it too early for a drink?

[cgwhitfield]

Kristie, that's a tiny thing that bugs me. I've only had one new vehicle, realize too late but a heat gun got it off, it was just a sticker. I'm unlikely to ever have the chance to buy a new vehicle again but it would be part of the deal if I did.

The puzzle to me is why nobody else seems to object.

[Former_Member]

Actually, lots of people object. You have to stand your ground and make it a deal breaker.

[tessjordandesigns]

this is making me depressed...

quickly someone tell a joke

[Former_Member]

Now that I think of this in the big picture, I'm not sure I really care. They're still getting my stuff seen. I can still chat with my peeps. And I can ignore circles and all that crap. I guess we have to examine what we really want from this site, and if it doesn't work for each of us, we'll have to find a new venue.

[Former_Member]

Cause it's clear now that we can bitch and moan all we want, but their course is set.

Sorry Tess! not much of a joke.

[Former_Member]

Well, it's 9:55 here and I'm having a beer.

[tessjordandesigns]

I think I will just have to wait and see what happens.
I feel like I know too little to have an opinion.. but I am worried..

[tessjordandesigns]

ha ha cheers!

[Former_Member]

AdobeSol says:
MetalLuxe, I walked in to Rio yesterday and they are full-swing into classes for folks on their way to Tucson. They were doing demos. Yep, all is on sale now!! Good time to buy.
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I cannot imagine how much trouble I would be in if I could just walk into Rio..!

[Former_Member]

Amen Peg, sooo glad they are on the other side of the country!

[Former_Member]

Etsy got $$$$ from a venture cap. comampany over the summer. Just so happens this company also is invested in FB.

here is some info
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-10-28/rob-kalin-on-crafting-etsy-s-next-move.html

http://www.wiredvc.com/etsy-hits-300m-valuation-on-latest-capital-raising/

[Former_Member]

company! damnit

[tessjordandesigns]

All the puzzle pieces are starting to fall in place...

*grabs some popcorn*

[tessjordandesigns]

I thought comampany sounded dodgy :o)

[Former_Member]

if they go completely social network on us. I hate to say I cannot stay. That isn't why I joined here. I liked the quiet mind your own business selling venue, and go join some threads if you feel like it.