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Sponsor Feature: Unrehearsed Kickline

One of my blog sponsors, Aubin from Saturday's Child, started an Etsy shop last month that I would love to share with you today.  It's called Unrehearsed Kickline where Aubin sells art, vintage, and everything fun! She is like something out of a time capsule.  Let's learn a little about Aubin!

You could say that I was born to collect vintage! I come from a family of antiques dealers and collectors so growing up my mother would take me with her to estate sales and our house was full of old treasures. My first vintage collection was started when I was in preschool and it was made up of costume jewelry, specifically earrings with screw backings. There was just something fun about having jewelry that looked like nothing that I saw in modern stores. I usually share my vintage interests with my mother and my friends who run the local store Little Ghost Vintage. The latter are my auction and estate sale buddies while my mom loves putting her experience to work and searching for the harder to find pieces with me.

I'm very passionate about history, specifically aspects of it that have either been destroyed or are on the verge of disappearing. My first job after college was working as a tour guide at a 150+ year old house museum here in Portland called Victoria Mansion. It's in many ways the prototype for the Gilded Age mansions in Newport, Rhode Island but it was nearly demolished to make way for a gas station in 1940. The idea that buildings and artifacts that are so unique can be gone forever so easily is something that haunts me, so I do have a fascination with the documentation and preservation of historical things and places (and sometimes historical people as well).

One of my other current passions is the 1960s. That's the decade my parents grew up in and I like to explore what the world looked like to them then. The colors on products from the 1960s are also so much brighter, the television shows have a stronger theatrical element, and there's such an intriguing mix of hope and cynicism in the media and literature. Visually it's definitely my biggest influence right now.

So visit unrehearsedkickline.etsy.com and use coupon code SUSHI for 15% off your purchase and of course follow her blog Saturday's Child and Twitter at @aubinthomas.

 

Sponsor Pulp Sushi In May

Looking for a place to advertise your Etsy shop or blog at a super affordable rate? I'm offering ad rates from $4 to 10.00 and you save when you  purchase more.

New ads will go up May 1st and when space is available afterward for 30 days.  You save when you purchase for 3 months. Read my Sponsor page for details.  General information about my blog can be found in my media kit.

Large ad purchase includes a feature post and an ad in my e-newsletter. Check out past Featured Sponsor posts - this could be you!  Medium ads will be in a collective sponsor ♥ blog post.  All sponsors will get a #FF mention on Twitter every Friday for the month. 

Email me at marilyn@pulpsushi.com with questions or if you're having issues purchasing your ad. Please understand that not all ads submitted will be approved.

How To Make A Ombre Purple Necklace - Guest Post

I'm so excited to share this guest tutorial from Aylah, one of my feature sponsors and previous guest blogger for Pulp Sushi. Time to make some jewelry! 

Hi I’m Ayla from Eyelah Blog and today I am going to share a tutorial on how to make a Ombre Purple Bead Necklace.

I really like the trend and it’s very simple to make your own necklace.

Supplies:
-Wooden beads. (You can find them at Michaels or any other craft shop)
-Acrylic Paint: white and then another color (I used purple but you can use any color)
-paintbrushes
-chain or cord (I used a leather cord)
-skewers or chopsticks
-spray paint clear gloss (optional)

Guest Post: Shop Talk - Switching From Etsy To Storenvy With Moe

Hello there Pulp Sushi readers!  I'm Moe, a long time reader of this lovely blog and I find myself coming back here time & time again because Marilyn is just so awesome!  I'm here today to share with you a little on my handmade business journey & specifically switching from Etsy to Storenvy.

Currently I have two Etsy shops & one Storenvy shop.  They each work in different ways.  I'm here to tell you why I chose to stay & why I chose to switch.  Each storefront is great for different reasons, below is a part of my small biz story.

Starting on Etsy

During the summer of 2006 while awaiting my venture off to college I took the leap.  I opened my Etsy store.  I started off with any & every handmade thing I could make in my spare time.  Through the beginning of college I just made any crafty thing & listed it.  As I grew into my shop, I learned about branding, about consistency, & about standing out.

One of my very first sales - this is an example of my poor photography

I started by developing my photography, which I'm still experimenting with.  I researched what worked - simplicity, detail, good lighting - and tried to implement the tips I found.  Over the course of a few years (many years!) and the course of a few sales, I better discovered the world of blogging.   This lead me down the rabbit whole of all these unique blogs & shops.  They all had a style - a brand!  So I thought about developing my own.  I thought about what I wanted to say, what I wanted to project, & how my brand reflected me.  As I jumped on the brand wagon (see what I did there) I realized that while I have so many interests, I realized I could narrow my interests & have them all under the same branding tree.

My new photography style involves staging, better lighting, & creating a mood. Coral Striped Blanket in the Five One Six shop

Want To See Your Ad @ Pulp Sushi In April?

Looking for a place to advertise your Etsy shop or blog at a super affordable rate? March was a great month for this blog. There's been a lot of exposure between the Shop Talk series, blog hop, the e-course I took, giveaway, and blogs discovering me on Bloglovin' that I'm just excited for the additional exposure.  I'm even adding a new ad size - medium 250x80 for $8.00.  So what do you say? :)

New ads will go up April 1st and when space is available afterward for 30 days.  You save when you purchase for 3 months. Read my Sponsor page for details.  General information about my blog can be found in my media kit.

Large ad purchase includes a feature post and an ad in my e-newsletter. Check out past Featured Sponsor posts - this could be you!  Medium ads will be in a collective sponsor ♥ blog post.  All sponsors will get a #FF mention on Twitter every Friday for the month. 

Email me at marilyn@pulpsushi.com with questions or if you're having issues purchasing your ad. Please understand that not all ads submitted will be approved.

Feature Sponsor: The Anecdote of My Life

Happy Monday everyone! There are no shop updates this week but I'd like to introduce you to another sponsor for February. Meet Stephanie from The Anecdote Of My Life - a smart gal with a snazzy sense of humor. :)

The Anecdote of My Life  is about a day in the life of a student, full time employee, fitness junkie and model. 

My goal is to motivate and inspire those around me to want to do better in all aspects of their life! What I share on my blog are the things that I go through in life and how I overcome them. I hope that what i share relates to those who follow my blog. I am passionate about health and fitness. that also makes me very passionate about helping people hence why i created my blog. i felt that my blog was a way to reach out to people and possibly help them to make positive lifestyle changes. 

What have you gained from Blogging? 
I have gained experience, i have been able to help people as well as help myself and make a positive change.  i have become more confident in myself and more outspoken.  before my blog i was afraid to share my opinions and thoughts.  i thought that they did not matter.  But the do!  It is so important to create your own voice and your own views.

Stephanie is currently offering 40% off of her health and fitness services! Please contact her at infinitelifefitness@gmail.com to discuss packages and rates. Make to include in the subject line of the email SUSHI40

Personal Blog / Health & Fitness Blog / Instagram

Feature Sponsor: Evon Von

Evon Von is a lifestyle blog with variety! She blogs about several topics that are near and dear to her heart. In addition to daily musings, Evon Von offers everything from fashion, cooking and recipes, to reviews and crafty projects to work on. One of the reasons why I enjoy offering features on my blogs is because I get to discover gems like this one. :) 

I'm passionate about food/cooking and photography. I say food and cooking because I have a 4 year old son. Its so important for him to grow up eating healthy and good food. Food is about so much more than just filling your body. cooking and eating can truly fill your soul (cheesy i know, lol!) My son often cooks with me so the process of making a meal not only teaches him how to cook, but he appreciates the work behind the meal and it brings us together even more. Sharing that experience builds memories for him that will hopefully impact him forever. 

Photography has always been a love of mine. I started with a Minolta and a darkroom in my parents basement at the age of 14. I love the memory a photo can create. When you take a photograph, you are able to capture an emotion, you tell a story without using words. I love to create memories in peoples lives. 

I've learned so much from blogging! I've learned self discipline, I've learned to plan and be better organized. I've learned the art of networking as well! Getting out there, connecting with people online as well as in person has reaped huge benefits. I've also learned to be brave. Removing the anonymity behind a computer screen and putting yourself out there takes courage. Realizing that even though not everyone will like the outfits you post, or the pictures you take, or the recipe you come up with; Sharing things that you like regardless and being proud of yourself takes courage.

Blog / Twitter / Facebook / Photography Site

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Sponsor Ads available: Februay 2013

Wow I haven't done a call for sponsors since the end of November!  I'm back in full blogging gear now and I'm looking ahead for February.

February is gonna be filled with lots of stuff.  Next week I will be attending the New York International Gift Fair and I hope to have a few reviews and photos to share from this event.

New ads will go up February 1st and when space is available afterward for 30 days.  You save when you purchase for 3 months. Read my sponsorship page for details.  General information about my blog can be found in my press kit.

Large ad purchase includes a feature post and an ad in my e-newsletter. Check out past Featured Sponsor posts - this could be you!  All sponsors will get a #FF mention on Twitter every Friday for the month. 

Email me at marilyn@pulpsushi.com with questions or if you're having issues purchasing your ad.

Featured Sponsors: January

We're mid-way through the month so I thought it would be a good time to share some of my Large ad sponsors. Please take a moment to check them out! :)

I am a mom and wife who enjoys life. My blog is currently a melting pot of product reviews, giveaways, with a little splash of my writing thrown in. I also currently host a weekly weigh in party for anyone wanting to share healthy living tips or their own story. I am passionate about my son he is my world. Outside of him I am passionate about books, music and life. What have I gained from blogging friendship and more confident in what i write.

Get 10% off on all ad spots with the promo code TEN

Blog / Twitter / YouTube / Facebook / Pinterest

 

Vulcan Sugar and Spice is a cornucopia of Nerd. Anything that captures my attention goes into my blog. It honestly is a pensieve. I blog about video Games, fashion, personal style, Star Trek, and strong women, makeup and nail tutorials and needle crafts. I'm constantly stuck between the personalities of Lt. Uhura and Selina Kyle, everyday is my very unbirthday and I am irrevocably in love with spokh. Join me on my daily adventures, I may be a bit odd, but I'm never boring. I've been blogging since the 7th grade. I enjoy it because I can see and read and talk to people I wouldn't be able to see normally in a hundred years. I get to interact with whole new worlds, and it allows me to do a whole bunch of things I thought I would never do, its increased my self esteem, and it has helped me forge business deals and talk to people. Blogging is a great thing. I think everyone should try blogging at least once.

Twitter / Tumblr / Facebook Page

Feature Sponsor: Arrow In The Eye

This month's feature sponsor is Beth from Arrow In The Eye, isn't she adorable? She may have a sweet tooth that matches mine.

Let's get to know Beth a little better....

Blog / Twitter / Facebook / Instagram / Etsy

Hello there! I’m Beth, the girl behind the blog Arrow in the Eye. I’m a 20 something Southern raised very opinionated tattooed dog Momma and Apple product loving wife to a nerdy guy named J ! My blog mostly documents my adventures in junktiquing ( junking + antiquing = junktiquing), thrifting, my travels across the country & my well intention attempts at being a working housewife 

I'm super passionate about politics, technology, and pretty much anything having to do with my family. I have a really close family that constantly talks about national & global political issues. We don't subscribe to the don't talk about politics or religion at the dinner table rule. 

It's weird to say but I feel like I've gained a few friendships since I started blogging. Having moved away from family and working 24/7 put a damper on my social life but blogging has helped me find ladies who think and feel the way I do.

Beth also has an Etsy shop by the same name where she sells her southern vintage finds.  So give her a follow in the links above or click this button below.