January 17, 2009
by Tammy
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I saw this video mentioned in a recent Etsy newsletter, and I think it is an excellent tutorial on the importance of packaging when it comes to selling jewelry or really any hand-crafted merchandise. I have to confess that when … Continue reading
December 6, 2008
by Tammy
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Have you started at least thinking about sending out your Christmas cards yet? It is still early enough, so I’m guessing most people are like me and haven’t sent them out yet. If that’s the case, great because you have … Continue reading
October 20, 2008
by Tammy
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While I will be the first to caution any blogger, crafter or non-crafter, about becoming a link farm, after seeing my stats just about double over the past few days (and this is not for the first time), I thought … Continue reading
September 11, 2008
by Tammy
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I know that jewelry designing can be very different when comparing those who work in the fine jewelry industry to those who work in the hand-crafted industry, but I saw that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is having a … Continue reading
September 6, 2008
by Tammy
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Pictured left is a crochet flower project from Craftstylish contributor Linda Permann. It is one of a number of flower related projects posted at Craftstylish to help promote a new call for entries they have posted: Make summer last all … Continue reading
August 26, 2008
by Tammy
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One of the cheapest forms of advertising has long been the simple business card, and I think that’s still true. Though you can head to your nearest office supply store and pick some up, there are also a lot of … Continue reading
July 27, 2008
by Tammy
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When I first opened my Etsy shop, I figured I would go with the KISS method. That meant accepting PayPal only and shipping domestic. I just couldn’t wrap my brain around more than that, and the idea of dealing with … Continue reading
July 13, 2008
by Tammy
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Okay, it is only one sale, and just for a few of my metal clay fine silver charms, but hey, it is my first official etsy sale, so I gotta brag! The extra nice part of it was that this … Continue reading
July 10, 2008
by Tammy
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Years ago when I sold metal charms on Ebay, which my husband and I had cast in our casting class, I never included what is now referred to as “swag,” little extra goodies included in the package you send to … Continue reading
July 1, 2008
by Tammy
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One of the issues I’m struggling with at my shop at Etsy.com has surprised me, defining my niche. I thought I had it all figured out. I’m such a smarty pants – aren’t I? My idea was to create a … Continue reading