Having a color crisis? These blogs might help

by Emily Orpin on 4/26/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Rainbow wool by Tiny Dino Studios
Have you been following Viviana Izzo’s fabulously useful ‘Marketing through colors‘ series here on Handmade Spark?  Viviana has been taking us through the rainbow, discussing the myth and meaning of each color and then (my favorite bit) providing us all with a long list of …

High Traffic but No Sales? 3 Simple Suggestions (Updated)

by Handmade Spark on 4/25/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Anabelle Deep Waters Rough Cut Glass Crystal Pendant Necklace by BrideBlu
One of the top concerns we hear from online sellers is that they have plenty of traffic, hearts and activity on their website; however, very little of this activity actually converts to sales. While there are many reasons that factor …

Mini Dose of By Hand Giveaways: Nature

by Danelle Meyer on 4/23/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

This mini dose of giveaway’s theme is Nature.
Get FREE exposure & enter to win! Don’t forget to linkup your handmade creation for free exposure and automatic entry to win prizes– here | Closes: 11:59 PST 04/24 | Open to: International (Everyone)
Check out some pieces you can win and then find …

Shot by the Tracks: Creative Rejuvination by Handmade Spark Member Florida Scarf

by Handmade Spark on 4/18/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

For the Record: If graffiti is illegal and subject to fine or inprisonment, even if it’s not permanent, that is not me in the photo.
I recently got together with a couple of girlfriends and did a photoshoot. The purpose for me was to get better at using a camera and get …

Mini Dose of By Hand Giveaways: A Little of This

by Danelle Meyer on 4/17/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

This mini dose of giveaway’s theme is A Little of This.
Check out some pieces you can win and then find some you can buy (brought to you by ByHandGiveaways).
Feel free to leave a comment with theme suggestions; if your theme is used you will be linked to on that post!

Enter …

Creative Homefires: Reanna Lilly Design from the Homefront Artistry Etsy Team

by Handmade Spark on 4/13/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Creative HomeFires is a series which highlights the value that creativity offers to family members of a deployed spouse/significant other.  We offer stories of the creative life and the beautiful benefits experienced during some of the most difficult seasons.
Let me introduce Jen Eskridge of Reanna Lilly Design.  Here’s her story:

Hello, everyone, my name …

Taking Flight Week One: The Courage to Fly Blog Hop

by Stephey Baker on 3/31/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

“Never fret at any imperfections that you fear may impede your progress. Remind yourself, as often as necessary, that you are a creature of God and have the power to achieve any dream by lifting up your thoughts. You can fly when you decide that you can.” ~ Og Mandino
The …

Crafty Connections: Tips and Links to Help Market your Handmade Arts and Crafts by Handmade Spark Member Creativeapples

by Handmade Spark on 3/20/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Hi! I’d like to welcome you to this weeks Crafty Connections! Each and every week I scour the interwebs and gather the best tutorials, tips, and informative links to help with your handmade craft business. In addition, I’ll post links to cool crafty DIY projects, and blogs I think are …