Who visited Handmade Spark in 2011?
by Handmade Spark on 1/02/12 | View Comments
2011 was a another good year for Handmade Spark. Rather than go on about it, we’ll just let these charts do the talking. Looking forward to 2012!
We publish our traffic stats publicly using Quantcast, you can take a look at the latest numbers here.
Etsy Growth – Check Out These 4 Charts!
by Handmade Spark on 12/01/11 | View Comments
4 amazing charts that show Etsy’s growth.
Why We Added the “Contact Me: I do Customer Orders” Button And Resulting Success For Handmade Sellers
by Handmade Spark on 11/06/11 | View Comments
Handmade Spark is a marketing service for Etsy sellers. Etsy has grown so large (is it 800,000 sellers now?) that getting found by potential buyers can be hard at times.
The people over at Etsy have seriously added to the technology that powers the site, delving in to solving the problem …
The Two All Time Best Blog Posts on Handmade Spark
by Handmade Spark on 11/06/11 | View Comments
There are some blog posts that just don’t go away. New people just keep discovering and coming back to them. Out of the almost 2,000 posts on Handmade Spark these two posts, both tutorials, are far and away the most popular of all time.
Studio Quality Product Photography With a $12 Set Up: …
Member of the Day: eleanorjoseph
by Handmade Spark on 10/21/11 | View Comments
I recently started experimenting with jewelry within the past couple months. A few years ago I bought a pair of vintage earrings from a rummage sale that I fell madly in love with. Just a couple months later I lost the earrings, never to be …
Member of the Day: blueberryjunkiekids
by Handmade Spark on 10/19/11 | View Comments
I offer quality handmade products that are both adorable and practical for babies + kids, from crocheted wolf hats, robot hats, and other animal hats, to eco snack bags, monogrammed bodysuits, bibs, baby gift sets and personalized products. ~ blueberryjunkiekids
Member of the Day: woodbob
by Handmade Spark on 10/17/11 | View Comments
WoodBob.com is a custom woodworking shop creating personalized wood cutting boards, breadboards, sushi trays, chopping boards, cheeseboards and more from hardwoods. ~ woodbob
Hooray! Things People Make Has Launched!
by Handmade Spark on 10/14/11 | View Comments
Psst … We have some exciting news to share: Our social site for makers, crafters, and DIY-ers has finally launched! It’s called Things People Make.
So, what is Things People Make all about? Things People Make is social site where crafty people can share their creative process, learn and …
Member of the Day: Ruby Victoria Letterpress & Printmaking
by Handmade Spark on 10/14/11 | View Comments
I specialize in original handcarved lino block prints with a bit of letterpress thrown in for good measure. All printed on antique printing machines and use only handmade & recycled papers. ~ Ruby Victoria Letterpress & Printmaking
Member of the Day: guitarstringjewelry
by Handmade Spark on 10/12/11 | View Comments
Our unique jewelry is hand-crafted using recycled guitar (and other instrument) strings played and donated by local Jersey Shore Musicians. A portion of the proceeds from this item will be donated back to Musicians On A Mission, a Non-Profit organization which supports local music and local …
Member of the Day: SuzieAutomatic
by Handmade Spark on 10/11/11 | View Comments
Macbook Decals at SuzieAutomatic Are Amazingly Awesome. ~ SuzieAutomatic
Member of the Day: annikainchautauqua
by Handmade Spark on 10/07/11 | View Comments
AnnikainChautauqua makes handmade purses, totes, and zippered pouches. ~ AnnikainChautauqua
Member of the Day: singlestonestudios
by Handmade Spark on 10/05/11 | View Comments
Single Stone Studios is a design studio specializing in vinyl wall decals – the hottest trend in home decor! We are so excited to offer you high-quality decals with the best selection in design. No matter what your style, we’ve got a design for you! ~ …
Member of the Day: homemadecircus
by Handmade Spark on 10/03/11 | View Comments
I am a full time artist, making my living by selling my work at art fairs around the country part of the time and from my home the rest of the time. I’ve always been fascinated with the look of old, broken down carnivals and circuses and …
Member of the Day: ChloeNoel
by Handmade Spark on 9/30/11 | View Comments
Hi, I’m Kim and I love finding, designing, and embellishing beautiful one of a kind jewelry pieces. All my designs incorporate vintage rhinestone broaches, earrings, sequin trimmings, and ornate vintage buttons. I love hunting at antique and flea markets for anything sparkly. Then I love to …
Member of the Day: Forgivingworks
by Handmade Spark on 9/28/11 | View Comments
All one of a kind necklaces. All based on a story of forgiveness. All generated with love. ~ Forgivingworks
Member of the Day: cursiveart
by Handmade Spark on 9/26/11 | View Comments
Cursive Art started as original paintings (which I still do from time to time) but became mostly a card shop when I wanted to find a way to get my art out there in a way that was affordable and useful and stuck to my unique …
Member of the Day: Steampunk Funk
by Handmade Spark on 9/23/11 | View Comments
Welcome to Steampunk Funk. Here you will find something old, bold, recycled and renewed. Vintage time pieces are combined with present accessories that create quirky, classic pieces I know you will enjoy! ~ Steampunk Funk
Member of the Day: SewDanish – Scandinavian Textile Art
by Handmade Spark on 9/21/11 | View Comments
Hi, I’m Birgitte, a Danish exhibiting Textile Artist and the happy owner of SewDanish – Scandianvian Textile Art, Unique Handmade Supplies. The perfect place to shop for a gift with ‘personality’. Many of my items are OOAK’s (one of a kind) or made in very limited editions. …
Member of the Day: SewSweetStitchery
by Handmade Spark on 9/19/11 | View Comments
Welcome to my Etsy Shop! After raising two beautiful girls, my husband and I fulfilled our dream of moving to my family’s farm in the mountains of southeast Oklahoma. I loved making my daughters’ fancy dresses when they were little. Now I love creating things for …
