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Improving Your Product Offering by Dropping the Stragglers {Selling on Etsy}

January 3, 2012

Whew! What a holiday season! My first year selling on Etsy I was thrilled and surprised to have some extra money to put toward my Christmas shopping list. When the second year came along, I had a lofty goal that I would sell enough on Etsy to completely cover my list, and I did! [...]

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Need Last Minute Gifts? Make Them!

December 18, 2011

I can’t handle the crowds at the mall this week, so I’m planning on making a few gifts for the people left on my list. Target felt like a war zone today and I don’t want to go back. Handmade gifts are really the best way to go! Here are enough ideas to make anyone [...]

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Successful Prospecting on Etsy

December 16, 2011

The Internet has been likened to a gold rush and it’s really not a bad analogy. The truth is, there are thousands of ways to make money online. Some are better than others and there are lots of people trying to hit the mother lode. The truth is that the majority of successful Gold Rush [...]

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Gift Wrap Inspiration + Printable Gift Wrap = Stunning Packages

December 12, 2011

Everyone loves to receive pretty packages! Wrapping with style doesn’t have to cost much and it’s a great way to tell someone you care. Oh, and don’t pretty gifts under the tree look stunning?? Love that! This is the first year I’ve thought about printing wrapping paper. Check out this printable gift wrap from Creature [...]

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Winter Wonderland {Etsy Love}

December 10, 2011

Get in the spirit of the season with a bit of handmade “Winter Wonderland” goodness! It’s the time of year when I dream of snowflakes and hot cocoa. I KNOW I’m dreaming when I start in with snowflakes because I live in Florida. Ha! Enjoy these beautiful wintery Etsy finds… {Skyejuice} {The Gingham Owl} {Sunbasilgarden} [...]

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Bundle Up For More Sales {Etsy Tips}

December 7, 2011

Bundle up! No, I don’t mean put on a sweater. I mean bundle up your items to sell! You see it all the time in the stores and fast food restaurants. Everyone loves a great deal, so offer your customers a great deal by bundles! It may help increase your sales at the same time…that’s [...]

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Felt Christmas Trees & Ornament Exchange

December 5, 2011

Wool felt is one of my all-time favorite things to play around with when I’m in a creative mood. The holiday spirit is starting to kick in around here and this is what I was working on over the weekend…felt Christmas trees! Don’t you love the colors?! It doesn’t all have to be red, green [...]

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101 Green Handmade Gift Tutorials

November 22, 2011

Pin It These crafty green gift tutorials are going to make you recycle, reuse, upcycle or repurpose like never before…you’ll see. Whatever you want to call it, going green is the way to go! There’s a little something for everyone and I know you are going to find the perfect gift for your neighbor, brother, [...]

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Handmade Label Printables {Free Downloads}

November 18, 2011

Handmade labels add a special touch to any gift or handmade creation you might sell on Etsy! Today we have a bunch of beautiful handmade labels for you to stick on everything you make. These were created by the talented designer, Cathe Holden. I’m a huge fan of hers so I’m thrilled to share these [...]

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21 Ways to Increase Your Etsy Sales

November 7, 2011

Are you looking to increase your sales? That’s a funny question, right? I know everyone would love to have 5 extra sales this week! I’ve compiled a list of tips that I hope will help you get off to a great start or improve your sales. It’s not rocket science, but you do have to [...]

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101 Handmade Holiday Tutorials

October 12, 2011

Pin It Decorating for Christmas is always a blast! I’ve gathered a few…well, maybe more than a few holiday tutorials for you to create a festive handmade holiday. I love handmade decorations! There seems to always be some new and creative idea to add to my list each year. You’ll find something for everyone in [...]

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25 Handmade Gifts for Men {DIY}

September 14, 2011

I love handmade gifts and I’ve gathered some great gift ideas for the men in your life…25 cool handmade tutorials that will make them feel extra special! Men can be so hard to shop for sometimes! There’re a few things for the guys that like to grill, their office and even the garage. Don’t miss [...]

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How I Use Twitter {Etsy Business}

September 12, 2011

Twitter is a valuable marketing tool that’s FREE! Over the last couple of years I’ve become quite comfortable with using Twitter to promote my Etsy shops and blogs, but it wasn’t an easy thing for me in the beginning. It was a bit out of my comfort zone and I felt out of place during [...]

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3 Common Sense Rules for Selling on Etsy

August 19, 2011

Every once in awhile a wave of change rolls through the community of Etsy Sellers. Here’s what happens: Etsy decides to change the way they do something, like they did last week by switching to a relevancy based search results, or like they’ll be doing soon with a new option to purchase a promotional space [...]

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Handmade {Pinterest Love}

August 6, 2011

I seriously wish I had a dozen of these beautiful necklaces from Allora Handmade. This photo is just dreamy…gotta love Pinterest!! Oh, and what about this amazing little dress?? You can find it on Aesthetic Nest…a beautiful blog that will keep you coming back for more! This fabulous & free quilt pattern can be found [...]

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Felt Mermaids

August 1, 2011

This is what I’ve been working on…felt mermaids! I’m still finishing up the patterns and they’ll be available in my felt shop soon. Aren’t mermaids fun?! I have to snap out of my little creative world for a bit and get some real work done…like wash the dishes! Happy Monday to you all! ~Kim Tweet

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