Wednesday, July 4, 2012

Fabulous 4th of July finds

Happy Independence Day from all of us here at Team Elite! 

Add some WOW! to your 4th of July outfit with this beautiful crocheted beaded necklace from SFBeads  Stunning necklace crocheted using beautiful seed beads and complimented with Swarovski crystal. Necklace crochet on soft flexable cording makes it comfortable to wear and light weight.

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This Captain America Flag apron from jordandene is sure to add some sizzle to your next Bar B Que!  Whether you're proud to be an American or channeling your inner superhero, this Captain America-n Flag apron is the perfect combination of red, white, and blue. Made from an original pattern with cotton fabric, this full women's apron is ready for summer BBQs, cooking in the kitchen, or keeping your clothes clean during any household chores. U-S-A!

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Dont forget to add a touch of patriotic flair to your hair with these beautiful flower hair pins from flowersofparadise!  They each measure 2- 2,5 inch in circumference. 

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Dont forget to add some patriotic colors to your home with these JULY wooden letters from ThisandThatCrafter   These painted wood letters are a great extra touch to any 4th of July celebration . These wood letters have been painted with Navy Blue and Bright Red. These are sure to be loved.  

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Add some patriotic sparkle to your outfit with this American Flag purse from bagsbyhags45   American Flag Tie Purse - This One Of A Kind Purse is made from cotton fabric. Exterior is the American Flag pattern in red white and blue. Interior is lined with navy blue. Handle ties at the top and can be adjusted by you to suit your needs. A metal snap has been added to the purse. This purse is perfect for the upcoming Summer season. What a great accessory to carry to that Memorial Day Parade, or July 4th Celebration!

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Wrap your precious angel up in this adorable quilt from Customquiltsbyeva  Organic, Nursery, Toddler Quilt Blanket. Hand quilted and appliqued, custom order Kid blanket with unique and personal design , patchwork and decoration trimmed The used technique includes multiple applications that are made of individually edited components overlaid in one another along the contour and robustly fixed by compact needlepoint.

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Give a great hostess gift with these 4th of July magnets from WillowandQuail This is a custom order listing for the entire set of 6 Totem Animals. It will include one each of the: bison, horse, deer, cougar, fox, and bear. Each totem is signed with my initials sewn on the back, and given a unique number (in what order it was made)

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These pretty 4th of July inspired earrings from PiggleAndPop are beautifully festive! American Flag Earrings. Summer Flower Earring Set. Red White and Blue Trio. Daisy, Chrysanthemum and Rose. Summer Fashion. July 4th. 

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Display a piece of patriotic history with this OOAK ACEO from CreativeXpression1 ACEO is an OOAK Original. I took the photo in June, 2012 while touring Old New Castle, Delaware with my dear friend, Angela. It was the first time I'd seen a flag with only the first 13 states/stars. Interesting to me since I was standing on a sidewalk in the state that was designated as the first state of the United States. 

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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Fourth of July from everyone here at Team Elite!
To purchase any of these lovely items shown, just click on the shop name in blue! 

Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Meet this weeks treasury challenge winner

Meet this weeks treasury challenge winner ViksVintageJewelry! 




What is the name of your Etsy shop and link? 
Vik's Vintage Jewelry & More 
www.etsy.com/shop/ViksVintageJewelry





Why did you start your shop and what attracted you to vintage fashion? 
I started selling on Etsy in May of 2011.



Where does your love for vintage come from? 
While making a move out of state I came across some of the jewelry that my Grandmother had passed down to me. While looking through all of her pieces, I became amazed at the beauty and uniqueness of each piece. I fell in love with the style, look, and quality of her jewelry and from then on I became obsessed with vintage treasures. I started to do some research on different jewelry designers and started to collect various pieces.


Why do you think Vintage jewelry has become so popular in recent year & why should people buy vintage jewelry? 
I feel that Vintage jewelry is now so popular because of the sky rocketing cost of precious metals. Plus, I think that there is such a variety of styles and jewels that there is something for everyone! People should (and will) continue to buy vintage jewelry because it is a special way to keep the past alive.


Why do you think vintage appeals to people?
 Everyone loves sparkles and shine! Rhinestones and gems can make anyone feel glamorous.


What period in fashion inspires you the most?
 And what fashion icons inspire you the most? I love the style and sophistication of the Victorian era jewelry. The pieces are so classic. Fashion icons? The first person that comes to my mind is Elizabeth Taylor....pure class!




Where do you find your vintage pieces?
 I find a lot of my pieces at thrift shops and yard sales! It amazes me that some people just don't realize what they have in their hands!! I also hit Estate Sales and Antique Shops. 



Is there a certain trend that customers have been asking for?
 I haven't really noticed a certain trend.....I have such a variety in my shop from Art Deco to Retro to Modern.....but a lot of buyers do like the shiny sparkly rhinestone jewelry.


How has your experience been on Etsy? 
My experience on Etsy has been fantastic. I love the camaraderie in the Etsy community and wouldn't trade it for anything else. 



What inspires you to do what you do and how do you keep motivated when things get tough? I love the hunt.....the search, and I don't see myself giving that up anytime soon! It's sometimes difficult to stay motivated, but when I get that "New Order" notification....it's such a great feeling!!



Do you have any advice for new Etsy shop owners? 
You have to market...you have to get yourself out there and get seen! Promote promote promote! Get on as many social networking sites as possible! Keep your prices competitive, keep researching, but most of all.....make sure you keep if fun! 


Where else on the internet can we find your work besides Etsy?
 I sell some of my pieces on Copious.com and Styl.ly too!


Thank you Vicki for this wonderful interview!!!

Monday, July 2, 2012

Marvelous Mondays

Make your Monday Marvelous when you shop with Team Elite!

Add some beautiful vintage dazzle to your style with this beautiful brooch and earrings by BeauJewels from ViksVintageJewelryHere is a stunning vintage rhinestone brooch and earrings demi parure signed BeauJewels. The rhinestones are in a brilliant blue color and glisten in the light. There are also small light blue stones, all set in a silver tone setting. The brooch measures just about 2 1/2" by 1 3/4". The pin on the back of the brooch has been re-purposed. The earrings almost 1" wide and 1 1/4" from top to bottom. The earrings are marked BeauJewels. 

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Add some pizzazz to your home decor with these pretty princess drawer knobs from TheLittleNursery  This is the perfect touch to add a little sparkle to your dresser, drawers, closet, vanity or bathroom. The Pretty Princess Collection can be customized to your exact specifications. This listing is for one knob. 


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A beautiful addition for your jewelry, this beautiful brass and copper jewelry holder from FiberBungalow  Perfect Jewelry display for earrings. Personal use, retail, art show, craft art festivals fair or gift for the woman that has it all. Handcrafted Brass and Copper Flower with Patina Copper stem and Leaves, Woodturned Base
Holes are throughout the Copper and Brass materials.

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Dress up your outfit with this unique and beautiful felted purse created by galafilc  This handbag has been felted around a template and therefor has no seams. This purse has a closing devise - zip Felted bag from a wool, medium and decorative. Purse has a lining.

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Relax with this aromatherapy heating pad created by CrampCakes  Beyond an ordinary heating pad, created to soothe your senses, from the wonderful aroma to the Designer Fabric this Heatin Pad is the ultimate in physical and mental relaxation. Flax seeds mixed with essential oils and dried herbs fill heating pad, creating a wonderful aroma to sooth you while the warm flax seeds mold perfectly to your body to ease away all your aches and pains. Microwavable heating pad, 15 1/2 inches long by 7 inches wide, perfect for w any part of your body. 


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Write down your every thought and dream in this very beautiful altered art journal created by AuriesDesigns  The pages of this hard-cover composition book are made from 100% recycled content. Not only did we alter an existing composition notebook, but we purchased upcycled composition books to use as the foundation for our uniquely inspired; breathtakingly beautiful; sometimes whimsical, but always eco-friendly journal designs for you to enjoy, or to share with your family and friends.

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Decorate your home with this gorgeous painting from our guest shop of the day ModernHouseArt  Pink cherry blossoms tree 36x24" museum quality fine art PRINT of one of my original sold impasto oil paintings.

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To purchase any of these marvelous items just click on the shop name in BLUE.  Wishing everyone a marvelous Monday from everyone here on Team Elite!


Sunday, July 1, 2012