Geometric Necklace Give-Away

Last day to enter is Monday, May 27

Leave a comment below to win this trendy geometric necklace with three mint wooden beads from the featured artist/maker on my blog this week, the wonderful Mona Abraham of 4EverInStyle on Etsy.  Mona had two successful jewelry shops on Etsy and then launched a third.  However, that third shop was languishing until this spring, when Mona did a complete shop make-over and launched her new line of geometric necklaces.  Her sales have taken off.   Keep reading to learn her secrets for success.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125059958/blue-wooden-necklace-blue-necklace?ref=shop_home_active

After starting her third shop, Mona had a mix of items in the shop but hadn't yet found her signature, niche item, the geometric necklaces.  She got a nudge from an Etsy friend to add more items and work harder to promote the shop.  “I got myself together and I said, ‘This is the time to be serious about it.’”

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125059912/geometric-wooden-necklace-orange?ref=shop_home_active

Mona found a product she was interested in making, the geometric bead necklaces, and started creating new jewelry, as well updating her photos to create a clean, trendy look.  In the very beginning, Mona helped inch up her sales stats (which Etsy lists for the public to see) by asking friends to buy from her and to leave feedback.  Then sales from outside customers started rolling in.  “You have to fake it 'til you make it,” Mona said.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/125701241/holloywood-purple-necklace?ref=shop_home_active

In a three month period, Mona's well-photographed new necklaces had been featured on Etsy's coveted Front Page fourteen times.  She said it's critical to join Etsy teams — groups of shop owners who work to promote each other's products.  A busy mother of a 16-year-old son (who's in the midst of scouting out colleges with the help of his mom), Mona is the captain of five Etsy teams in addition to running her three shops.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/150533866/bridesmaid-initial-stamped-pendant?ref=shop_home_active

Mona recently added jewelry to her shop with custom-stamped initials — tapping into another jewelry trend of personalized, custom-made pieces.  “I challenge myself a lot and I'm determined to make it big on Etsy, no matter how long it takes,” she said. “So really, my advice is: Don't give up. Be persistent. Also, find an identity for your shop and work hard on it.”

To see Mona's shop, visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/4Everinstyle

BE SURE TO LEAVE A COMMENT TO ENTER THE RANDOM DRAWING GIVE-AWAY OF THE GEOMETRIC NECKLACE.  So that I can reach you if you win, please also include your email address in your comment.  For security reasons, most people like to list their address like this when entering give-away contests: janedoe at gmail dot com