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Jan 4th, 2013 |
Fast Five
With the new year comes new year’s resolutions. Setting goals at the beginning of the year helps the go-getter and procrastinator alike stay focused all year long. Goals set this time of year are often abandoned because they’re not SMART goals. SMART is an acronym that lays out five rules for goal setting – follow them ...
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Dec 13th, 2012 |
Craft Tutorials, Holiday
Santa’s Reindeer have never been so adorable. With a few craft supplies you can make Rudolph, Donner, Vixen and the rest of the gang in no time. I had leftover clothespins from my Easter Clothespin Bunnies and decided to create Rudolph for this year’s Christmas tree. I updated the standard clothespin reindeer, making it miniature ...
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Dec 8th, 2012 |
Editorial
Back in June, Etsy released Direct Checkout – which allows shop owners to accept credit cards and Etsy gift cards directly through their shops rather than diverting to PayPal. I disregarded the notices that Etsy posted encouraging sellers to sign up – my son was born earlier this year, so it was easy to convince ...
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Mar 1st, 2012 |
Craft Tutorials
Jelly bean bracelets are a quick and fun craft project for the holidays. These are made with Easter in mind, but as you’ll see at the end of the post you can play with colors to make them appropriate for other holidays too! The bracelets can be stuffed into plastic eggs, used for color coding ...
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Feb 14th, 2012 |
Holiday, Quick Crafts
With Valentine’s Day looming, it’s the perfect time to make a sweet treat for that special someone – or just to enjoy yourself. Ishay Govender of The Food and the Fabulous whipped together these puff pastry hearts with white chocolate crème to put her new KitchenAid mixer to the test. A touch of glaze and confectioner’s...
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Feb 3rd, 2012 |
Etsy Spotlight
When the weather outside is frightful, the fire is so delightful. Inspired by the winter storm warning that went into effect for Colorado last night, this compilation of Etsy finds will have you saying, “Let it Snow”. Amelia Kay Photography can bring back memories of winter days with her Snow Day print. Tiny Sheep makes ...
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Jan 11th, 2012 |
Editorial
Michelle Mach is a prolific writer, jewelry designer and editor. She gained notoriety as the editor for Beading Daily and continues to impress with her Books and Beads blog, where she posts book reviews, inspiration and articles about crafting. Michelle’s designs have been featured in numerous magazines and today she let slip a few secrets ...
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Dec 29th, 2011 |
Holiday, Quick Crafts
Destri of The Mother Huddle made this sparkly New Year’s Eve Ball so that she could truly celebrate ringing in the New Year at home with her kids. Once you have tackled this project, you must head over to check out the rest of the website for other craft tutorials, recipes and inspiration for moms ...
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Dec 23rd, 2011 |
Fast Five
When I found myself in the long line at the Post Office at 4:30pm on December 22nd, I decided it was time to take a break from my Etsy shop for the holidays. Whether you’ve had slow sales or been slammed, it’s likely time to give yourself a break and enjoy some festivities with the ...
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Dec 23rd, 2011 |
Holiday, Quick Crafts
Not being able to travel home this year has me feeling a bit nostalgic about New Mexico. New Mexicans pride themselves on being a little bit off-kilter – along with our love of green chile, there are some unusual Christmas traditions in the Land of Enchantment. No matter where you are, some of the New ...
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Nov 25th, 2011 |
Editorial
Seller feedback or product ratings are a cornerstone of online sales. Amazon realized this long ago and has thrived in part by giving buyers a rating system with which to gauge their purchases. Etsy saw the value of reputation and trust early and created a feedback system of their own – sadly, it is deeply ...
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Nov 16th, 2011 |
Etsy Tips
Video marketing is a fun way to get the word out about your store, promote new items, and attract new customers. Producing videos is no walk in the park, though – cuts, edits and pizzazz take time. Animoto is a service that tries to make slideshow videos a simple matter of uploading files, picking music and ...
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Nov 11th, 2011 |
Fast Five
Craft fairs and holiday markets are the best shows of the year. Many handmade vendors earn a good portion of their profits for the year at these jam-packed shows with loose holiday wallets. With so much traffic, winter craft fairs are the best opportunity to maximize your sales and leave a lasting impression on customers. ...
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Nov 3rd, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Etsy Tycoons
Molly Spilane of UniqueArtPendants has made over 9,000 sales since joining Etsy in 2008. She’s been featured in Minneapolis’ City Pages, on Minnesota Public Radio, and showcased in the Walker Art Center – not to mention Etsy’s own QYDJ series. She has an assistant and two professional models that show off her pieces. By...
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Oct 28th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Judy Weinberg of PhotosByJudy gives new meaning to the phrase “take it out back and shoot it.” Inspiration for her photographs comes from all over, including her travels and her life on the East coast of the United States. With a keen eye and a sense of things that just go well together, her photos ...
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Oct 25th, 2011 |
Editorial
The Etsy team has created a full-featured marketplace for handmade and vintage artisans. In six short years, the site has grown as a user-friendly, well designed hub for artists, crafters and collectors alike. Even this beloved purveyor of handmade isn’t without its imperfections and missing features, however. Since Etsy doesn’t share...
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Oct 21st, 2011 |
Fast Five
The ins and outs of communication can be tricky on Etsy. You want to make sure you are talking to your customers, but don’t want to spam them with unsolicited emails. These five simple tips can help you navigate the fine line between too little and too much communication. There is no better way to ...
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Oct 18th, 2011 |
Etsy Tips
Shipping has been a source of frustration since opening my Etsy shop. I’ve taken a bite out of my profits more than once by not charging enough, and the first few times I shipped products internationally it was a circus. I’ve done so many things the hard way that I’m starting to feel nervous when ...
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Oct 14th, 2011 |
Fast Five
Buyers and sellers alike have been wishing for a long time that Etsy would allow names to be changed. Well, the time is almost here. Etsy announced this week that on October 18th, shop owners will be allowed to change their shop names. Many sellers are nervous about the process or its implications, so here ...
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Oct 13th, 2011 |
Holiday, Quick Crafts
Decorating for Halloween doesn’t have to be expensive. With these DIY Halloween decorations, your home will be ready for all the little goblins and gouls in no time. The creative Michele Made Me blog has a fantastic idea for a creepy Halloween decoration that can be made almost entirely with items from your recycling bin ...
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