Seller Tip: Present Yourself to the Press
Attention, sellers! I have been your faithful blogger for the past two years and I have an important tip for you: You need to be prepared with photos that represent you and your business. I cannot tell you how many times I've been working on a blog post spotlighting an excellent person — seller, blogger, figure …
Quit Your Day Job: laralewis
Lara of laralewis has been able to successfully quit her day job in the teaching field and move her family closer to her hometown as a result of her Etsy success. Lara swears by a daily list of goals and was able to make quitting her day job a reality by planning ahead and making life changes that …
Etsy Success for Beginner Sellers
Welcome to selling on Etsy! When you're getting started, it feels like there are so many things to do for your new shop. You'll also want to check out the Seller Handbook — it contains links to lots of great articles to help you sell. Other posts to get you started include Welcome to Your Online Presence and A …
News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere: September 24, 2009
"Don't threaten me with love, baby. Let's just go walking in the rain." — Billie Holiday This week's edition of News From the Craft + Style Blogosphere has luminous tableau vivants (ooh!), glitter and ruching, the wonders of undersea photography and sculptural jewelry. Here goes! I gasped when I first saw these …
Instant Gratification: The Polaroid Legacy
In 2008, the Polaroid Corporation announced that it was ceasing production of all of its instant films and cameras. In a digital age, many believed that Polaroids were a nostalgic, but redundant, throwback to the analog era. However, even a cursory glance at Etsy reveals that there are many amazing artists …
Etsy Success Tips: Make Your Shop Work for You
Caroline, who runs the successful Etsy Shop Paloma’s Nest, has some expert advice for sellers. Read on to find out some of her tips! Etsy sellers are known for the time, love, and energy they dedicate to their craft — using quality materials, originality, and great attention to detail. Buyers come to Etsy for a …
The Most Wall-Worthy Art
We asked our readers to nominate their favorite photos, paintings, prints, art quilts, and any other wall art that would banish garish blank walls. Then the community voted with record-breaking force, and now the results are in! 299 people put their votes behind JessicaDoyle and her Sassy Sea Urchin Print …
Vote! What Would You Hang on Your Wall?
Naked walls, we've had enough of you! Apartment hunting and moving are just about the biggest drags in the world. Anguishing questions come up like: Am I old enough to hire movers yet? Should I do the eco-friendly thing and pad my boxes with all of my clothing instead of bubble wrap — even if it means I may end up …
Handmade Weddings: Wedding Photography Unveiled with Jacqueline Tobin
We invited Jacqueline Tobin, author of Wedding Photography Unveiled, to share her knowledge with our readers. Jacqueline is a great resource for insider info for both newly engaged brides-and grooms-to-be, as well as photographers interested in breaking into the wedding business. She'll be live in …
Etsy Finds: The New Old School
There are many things in life that you can teach yourself: sewing a hem, making delicious hummus, and playing the harmonica are some accomplished examples. The do-it-yourself ethos runs deep and strong here on Etsy, but there's another facet to this creative treasure trove. Today's Etsy Finds are devoted …
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