Lemonade Award

Thank You, Glitzer for giving me the lemonade award. This award is given to blogs that show attitude and/or grattitude. Rules for the award: 1. Put the logo on your blog or post. 2. Nominate 10 blogs that show attitude and/or gratitude. 3. Be sure to link to your nominees within your post. 4. Let them know they have received this award by commenting … [Read more...]

Kristin speak to us about her Crafty

Tell me a bit about yourself My name is Kristin, and I work out of our home in Troutdale, Oregon. I dream of one day having Meanbean as my full time job, but until then I juggle Meanbean, a full time day job and my family. It can get crazy, but it's worth it! What is the name of your Shop? My Etsy Shop is Meanbean Please describe your … [Read more...]

Swap

It always amazes me how difficult it is to make that first snip into an old shirt... I went to a clothing swap on Friday, not knowing what to expect, except that my bag of clothing brought from my own closet would not be coming home with me.  That was difficult for me as well. I suppose I become attached to clothes - more than I may realize.  … [Read more...]

“miss indie”

Tell me a bit about yourself Hi! My name is Mandy. I'm 19 and currently residing in Springfield, Mo. I've been crocheting for about 4 years now and its pretty much my addiction. I love the feeling I get when I can use something I made myself and not have to go out and buy it. I have a blog that you can check out that shows what projects I'm working … [Read more...]

Wholesale/Consignment Tip

Along with many other sellers this summer, I'm not selling a thing! I haven't had a sale in almost 3 weeks now, the longest time ever since I first opened up my shop! So, what to do? Give up? Toss in the towel? No. The answer is, devote my time to other alternatives and opportunities during this slow summer. For me, this means a couple of craft fairs … [Read more...]

For your wife…

... on mother's day The previous day decorate the house after she goes to bed. Balloons, streamers and a big bouquet of flowers on the dining room table will be sure to surprise her. Tell her you love her, let these be the first words she hears upon waking up: “I love you.” An amazing breakfast in bed, let … [Read more...]

StudioSeven

Tell me a bit about yourself My name is Chris and I live just outside Springfield, IL. I also operate "CCSynopticvisions" here on Etsy, where you can find my jewelry pieces for every day wear. "StudioSeven" offers special occasion creations with high end materials. In addition to the E-Stores I am in many physical store locations: Divernon, … [Read more...]

My first Craft Show!

So, that's me ... making a funny face and looking weird at my booth! Just a thought, but the face might have been from the intense freezing cold that was permeating my poor bones (and it was only 8am!) The Chili Cookoff was a total success for chili cooks, but not so much for us crafters .... which was only like 5 people! Lesson learned: only sign up … [Read more...]

Trilei Jewelry

Tricia Milstead of Trilei Jewelry does brilliant things with Swarovski crystals! Her ability to design with color is stunning. In addition, she does excellent work with resin, chiyogami glass magnets, semi-precious stones, and even chainmaille. Recently, I had a chance to interview Tricia. What types of items do you sell? I make jewelry, and … [Read more...]

youcraft.org

Today I want to speak about youcraft.org, is a new site looking to publicize all manner of crafts. It's a free site, and it's cute and very easy to use, and you can post all kinds of crafts related items. The site is the initiative of 2 very creative sisters and they love the crafts world, which they want to publicize to other artists for free. Come … [Read more...]

My first five minutes…

Fuel My Blog sponsered by TSheets are running an amazing contest to win an 80Gb iPod Classic or an 8Gb Nano (great gift for my teenager daughter) So… I’m attempting to put the first five minutes of my work day. I work from home principally in my four Blogs and making my jewelry designs. I start my day checking my email and my Etsy account. If … [Read more...]

Etsy News e-mail alert!

If you are an Etsian, but you are too much busy in your daily work and cannot read the news and important announcements of Etsy in The Storque, this piece of news improves that, introduced by Etsy today it is going to be of big help. They are converting the Etsy News Email list to be an Etsy News Alert system, and these are the Topics: Downtime … [Read more...]