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New Year: Time for a Shop Makeover!
by Amber Jordan on 1/06/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Out with the old and end with the new. The New Year is the perfect time to clean up and tackle that shop makeover that you have been avoiding. I am going to walk you through a simple series detailing areas of your shop that you need to stop procrastinating …
Handmade Spark Member of The Day: Hello Crafty
by Amber Jordan on 1/06/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Hello Crafty has been making Handmade Soap since 1999! I use only the finest ingredients in my Cold Process Soaps, like olive oil, safflower oil, & shea butter. I use the highest quality soap base available for my Melt & Pour Soaps. No SLS, Propylene Glycol, or other weird chemicals …
Shop Makeover Series: Description Jump Starters and Color Inspiration
by Amber Jordan on 1/05/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
We all get writers block. This is especially true when it comes to item descriptions. I’ve seen several shops that just copy/paste the same description over and over again for each listing. For starters, this hurts your SEO or search engine optimization. Why would you want to give up that …
Handmade Spark Member of The Day: Billie Bags, Digital Photomontages
by Amber Jordan on 1/05/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Hello! I’m Billie Anderson from Bigfork, Montana on beautiful Flathead Lake 40 miles from Glacier National Park. My first Grandson was born in February 2010 and I moved temporarily for about a year to Colorado to be his Nanny. As there is no room here to paint I am using …
Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Camamiel
by Amber Jordan on 1/04/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
You can find here adorable felt dolls, original felt brooches, beautiful pocket mirrors, funny pin badges, cute postcards, unique felt ornaments and lovely hairclips. Everything different and cute, inspired by Halloween and fantasy.-Camamiel
See more of Camamiel here
EtsySaver: Coupon Code Solutions for Etsy Sellers
by Amber Jordan on 12/21/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Congrats to Rosalie of Unanimious Craft on the launch of her site, EtsySaver. Etsy sellers can submit their coupon codes or search for codes for their favorite shops. Have you tried EtsySaver yet? We would love to hear your feedback!
Check out the full article on the Etsy Storque.
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Creative Blogging Challenge Number 6: My Favorite Things
by Amber Jordan on 12/17/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Today we want you to focus on highlighting someone else. It can be another handmade seller or maybe a fun local brick and mortar shop that you just love. Find something (or someone) that inspires you and go for it!
Blog Challenge Number 6: My Favorite Things
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Creative Blogging Challenge Number 5: Lessons Learned
by Amber Jordan on 12/15/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
For today’s challenge I want you to simply reflect on your past business year and mull over what you have learned. Have you come a long way in a year or do you need to regroup and get excited again for the new year to come?
Catch My New Year Cake …
