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Aug 25th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Jenna Baker of Jenna Baker Jewelry designs jewelry out of her studio in Apex, North Carolina. She uses precious metal clay, a material made of metal particles and a binding agent so that it can be sculpted like clay. Come sneak a peek into how this unique art is made and the beautiful results. I ...
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Aug 23rd, 2011 |
Editorial
Last week, Etsy announced a new way to promote listings on search pages by dropping links to the Etsy Surprise site in newsletters, Twitter and Facebook. Later, the Etsy CEO made the Surprise even more public with an Etsy blog post. Exactly what the Surprise is remains a mystery, but enough information is leaked to consider ...
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Aug 19th, 2011 |
Fast Five
Whether you’re new to Etsy and waiting for your first sale or a seasoned veteran, the summer slump can get you down. I employ the time-honored strategy of impatiently refreshing my activity feed. If that doesn’t work, why not be proactive and utilize the down time? Make the most of slow sales and discover what ...
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Aug 17th, 2011 |
Craft Tutorials
Create this beaded cord necklace in 15 minutes for $5. You heard me, this necklace is super easy to make, fun and affordable. I am always searching for a last minute gift for a friend – this fits the bill to a T. This necklace can be made by anyone – regardless of their jewelry ...
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Aug 16th, 2011 |
Etsy Tips
Etsy caused quite a stir this August by switching the default sorting in search results to Relevancy instead of Most Recent. Etsy has attempted to help forlorn sellers with advice, videos and rule updates related to the change. The advice from Etsy is scattered over a dozen articles and hard to find, so I’ve attempted to gather ...
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Aug 15th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Heather Matthews of Parsley Art Studio is an artist, adviser, teacher and counselor. Her art is eclectic, using many materials together to create mixed media pieces. She sat down to talk with me about art, life and a special upcoming anniversary. What is the story behind the name Parsley Art Studio? In 2009, I decided I ...
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Aug 12th, 2011 |
Fast Five
Etsy changed the default sorting on searches to Relevancy instead of Most Recent on August 9th. Wondering how to cope? Have no fear. These quick tips will have you improving your search placement in no time. For a more in-depth look at the search changes, check out my Etsy Relevancy Search Explained article. Friday’s Fast Five is a ...
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Aug 10th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight
I accidentally ran a search for handmade chocolate on Etsy. I’m not sure how it happened – my fingers must have slipped. Then, when I was trying to get back to my search for bran muffins, I somehow scrolled through a few pages of delectable treats. It went downhill fast when I mistakenly clicked on ...
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Aug 5th, 2011 |
Fast Five
Friday’s Fast Five is a series on Brittany’s Best where I share five quick tips that I’ve found helpful as a seller on Etsy. Packaging an order is part of customer service. Do it right and you will have positive reviews and return customers. Do it wrong and your reputation as a seller on Etsy ...
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Aug 3rd, 2011 |
Holiday, Quick Crafts
August 3rd is National Watermelon Day. Give thanks for our favorite fruit with some fun watermelon-themed craft projects! Amy Warden of Great Cakes Soap Works has a tutorial on how to make watermelon soap, complete with black soapy seeds and a striped rind! Or you can learn how to make a felt watermelon slice with ...
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Aug 2nd, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Anne Norberg of Sew Darn Quilt learned to sew when she was four years old, designed her own line of apparel in high school and has developed an incurable addiction to quilting. Her story is as delightful as her creations – quilts, bibs, onesies, iPad cases and more. When did you start quilting and how did ...
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Aug 1st, 2011 |
Etsy Tips
Browsing around Etsy, you’ll find plenty of shop banners that are blurry or stretched out. The first attempt I made at a custom banner wasn’t going to win any beauty contests, either. Working with graphics is Greek to most of us, but I’m lucky enough to have a geeky husband to teach me the tricks ...
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Jul 29th, 2011 |
Fast Five
Friday’s Fast Five is a series on Brittany’s Best where I share five quick tips that I’ve found helpful as a seller on Etsy. Etsy makes it easy to sell online and does a lot of heavy lifting for you – but there are still steps you can take to improve your shop appearance. Make ...
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Jul 28th, 2011 |
Editorial
Swamped with orders? We’d all like to have that “problem”, right? Maybe not. The top Etsy sellers get over a dozen orders per day. Think about your crafts on such a scale. Would it be fun anymore, or would you feel like an underpaid sweatshop worker? Would you feel creative at the end of the ...
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Jul 26th, 2011 |
Craft Tutorials
This tiny journal measures just over 1” and is perfect for a mini-album to let your love know that you are thinking of them. Let your journal tell the story of how you met the love of your life, your first kiss, or any other memorable event. Create this journal and then personalize it with ...
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Jul 22nd, 2011 |
Fast Five
Friday’s Fast Five is a series on Brittany’s Best where I share five quick tips that I’ve found helpful as a seller on Etsy. Want an increase in traffic to your Etsy shop? Try giving your tags a second look. These tips will help you take a fresh look at tags, an important aspect of ...
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Jul 19th, 2011 |
Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures
Roger Gano of Golden Heart Illuminations takes the art form of origami to a whole new level with his unique, handcrafted lanterns, lampshades and luminaries. These dramatic geometric pieces are surprisingly sturdy and suitable for any indoor environment. Your lampshades and lanterns are like large-scale origami. Can you share your inspiration? I...
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Jul 15th, 2011 |
Fast Five
Friday’s Fast Five is a series on Brittany’s Best where I share five quick tips that I’ve found helpful as a seller on Etsy. Improving the quality of your photos is undeniably one of the best things you can do for your Etsy shop. I’m living proof that you don’t have to be a ...
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Jul 14th, 2011 |
Holiday, Quick Crafts
Meaghan Mountford of The Decorated Cookie made Bastille Day cookies to celebrate the French national holiday that marked the beginning of the French Revolution. You don’t have to be an artist to create them! Meaghan’s tutorial takes you step-by-step through the process of making these tiny treats. You can find more of Meaghan’s...
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Jul 1st, 2011 |
Craft Tutorials
If you can sew a straight line, you can make this cute hide and seek puzzle. I made mine for my niece but have found that adults seem to be drawn to the puzzle too. My husband’s friend asked if I would make him a smaller version for his desk, so I did. I will ...
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