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Island Style Craft Studio – Palm Tree Princess

March 19, 2012
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Let me just start off by saying “I’m sorry” to all of you that are having snow or freezing rain at this moment.  Maybe this beautiful island craft studio will brighten your day a bit. The lights, the colors…It works for me! This cheerful studio belongs to Desiree from Palm Tree Princess located in….Hawaii! Desiree [...]

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21 Hunger Games Craft Ideas

March 15, 2012
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Pin It The Hunger Games Movie is coming out soon and these free printables, crafty party ideas, and jewelry tutorials are sure to add a little fun to the mix.  I read them all and I can’t wait to see the movie! If you’re a Hunger Games Fan there’s something on this list for you! [...]

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The 10 Secrets of Successful Blogging

March 15, 2012
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Pin It Here is a method that is helping thousands of Etsy sellers reach a wider market using their blog as a marketing tool. Identify a niche that you love and expand on it. So if you love printables and that’s what you sell, expand outward to organization or home decor. Find a large niche, [...]

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Felt Initial Notebook Tutorial {Easter Gift Ideas}

March 14, 2012
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Pin It Hi, my name is Kim and I’m addicted to felt!  Yes, I’ll add a little felt to just about anything, and today I’m sharing how I made these sweet little felt initial notebooks.  Use pretty Spring colors to create an Easter gift that perfect for any age! This is a fun project to [...]

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Craft Show Tips – Creative Displays

March 12, 2012
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In our last Craft Show Tips post there were some fabulous ideas in the comments that I just have to share! These are just a few from the many great ideas… I was happy we worked on our display ahead of time.We took a photo so we would remember how to set it up. {Jane [...]

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The Secret to Success Without Genius or Money

March 12, 2012
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{Image via typeeverything.com} I’ve been writing this blog for about three years. Want to know something awesome? A surprisingly large percentage of the people I first “met” in blogging about Etsy are still creating and selling online. They still have Etsy shops. They still have blogs. They’re still going strong. Some of them have had [...]

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Etsypreneur {Weekly Business Update}

March 11, 2012
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Most of you already know that we have changed up Etsypreneur.com and it’s now all about Etsy business with a daily newsletter full of inspiring information to help your business grow.  Well, not JUST grow…skyrocket to become the business of your dreams!  Not everyone’s dream is the same… Your Business Made to Order – What [...]

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101 Simple Handmade Wedding Ideas

March 8, 2012
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Pin It What could be more beautiful than a handmade wedding???  These simple handmade wedding tutorials will help you create your dream wedding without going into debt!  Many of these wedding ideas are simple, no-major-skills-needed kind of ideas.  Simply Beautiful…that works for me!  Gather up your sweet bridesmaids and enjoy an afternoon of planning the [...]

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Contemporary Cloth {Fabric Giveaway!}

March 6, 2012
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It’s time to start planning your Spring projects and load up on some fabulous new designer fabric from Contemporary Cloth.  The new designs are so fresh and fun…perfect for some beautiful new pillows or a sweet sun dress. Sondra from Contemporary Cloth is one of the sweetest people you’ll ever meet, so why not buy [...]

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Felt Ombre Wreath Tutorial {Burlap+Blue}

March 6, 2012
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Hello, sweet Everything Etsy readers! This is Linda, with burlap+blue, and I am so happy to be here today sharing a tutorial for one of my very favorite things… This wreath combines gorgeous wool felt with one of my favorite decor trends-ombre! It’s super simple to whip up, here’s the how-to: Materials Needed: wool felt [...]

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10 Tips for Writing Blog Post Titles That Sell!

March 4, 2012
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Pin It Blogging can be so much fun! I love it and I’ve actually been fortunate enough to make a job out of it. It’s great and can be very helpful in business, but it hasn’t always been easy. It was especially tough when I was first getting started because I really didn’t have many [...]

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Handmade Easter Gifts

March 4, 2012
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{Andie’s} Starting to think about Easter?  I found some awesome Easter gift ideas… Chocolate Filled Candy Eggs…that right, they’re chocolate!  What a cool Easter gift!  These eggs are so pretty I’d hate to eat them, but I’m sure they’re delicious. {Imali} These lovely linen bags are perfect for those little treats.  Yellow is so cheerful! [...]

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More Etsy Business Tips at the New Etsypreneur.com

March 2, 2012
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Have you seen the new Etsypreneur.com? We’ve made big changes! After more than a year as a social networking type site, we’ve decided to leave that to the big guys like Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Etsy. Instead, we’re focusing the site on what we love and what we think can be most helpful to Etsy [...]

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12 Craft Show Tips

February 29, 2012
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Pin It A little preparation can help you enjoy a beautiful day at a craft show while growing your business.  Who needs stress??  Plan ahead for success! 12 Craft Show Tips 1.  Stock Up!  Create lots of inventory with a little something for everyone.  People are there to shop, so give them lots to look [...]

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Shop Marketing Helper Review {Thumbs Up!}

February 27, 2012
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Update 4/27/2012 – As of yesterday, I still used Shop Marketing Helper. And it still works just like it always did. My views jump dramatically when I use it and I always increase my sales. However, we have had quite a number of emails from users complaining about the customer service they are getting from [...]

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Does Focusing on Keywords Increase Sales?

February 27, 2012
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We know that including keywords early in the title of an item in your Etsy shop or in the title of a blog post is good for search engine performance.  But does it increase sales? Take a look at this screenshot of the Etsy home page today: These beautiful items were hand-picked for any number [...]

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