As a part of the Women and Handmade Business Series, I wanted to take a moment to talk about successful selling on Etsy. I really can’t speak as an expert on other sites, since Etsy is what I use, but I can share a few things that I’ve learned along the way since opening up […]
burlap packaging + a giveaway from My Four Hens
{pictured here – the country chic chevron camera strap cover} I had one of those moments this week when I was getting ready to slip orders into their packages and take them off to the post office and realized – hey, no packaging tissue. No tissue? No problem. One the the universal laws that […]
heartbleed info related to etsy
Since my shops are hosted on the Etsy website, I wanted to make sure that I linked up and sent pertinent information to everyone regarding the crazy Heartbleed hacker bug on the the internet news this week. Obviously this is a big deal to everyone, and it’s pretty important to take the steps that the […]
why I chose etsy for my handmade business
In preparation for the upcoming blog posts that I have planned on women and handmade business, I wanted to share a few thoughts on one of the big questions/comments that I receive from people interested specifically in running their shops primarily online, like I do. Why did you choose Etsy for your handmade business? One […]
handmade shops that inspire – LaceyBug Creations
Let’s take a turn from some of the previous shops that I’ve featured to check out work from this lovely shop today! Lacey hand knits and crochets each of the items in her shop – she makes the cutest coffee/tea cup cozies, accessories {like the flowers, bows and hearts}, and fingerless gloves! {tea cozy – […]
handmade shops that inspire – REVolution
I’ve gotten to know Revlie through our shared time on the American Crafts Contributing Design team. When I found out that she also shares a love for other types of crafting besides scrapbooking, I couldn’t wait to check out her shop! Revlie’s love of bright, vibrant colors, and her attention to detail, pulled me right […]
handmade shops that inspire – Michelle Tan
I wanted to start a Sunday posting where I highlight a few Etsy shops each week that catch my eye and inspire me! I love checking out the creative things that people are doing and getting inspired by them! Michelle Tan has the prettiest vintage inspired dresses in her shop, Michelle Tan. I love her […]