Tabitha Emma Textiles and Art: Guest Post from Andrea of Anything Indie

by Handmade Spark on 12/26/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

My tea party

Bunnies and tea

Wait by the phone
These fabulous finds are from Tabitha Emma and I find every single one of these lovely. She takes her original art and adds fantastic textures and colors in Photoshop to make her art truly stand out. Her soft color palette is soothing and calming… …

Social Media by Handmade Spark Member Madd Dogg of Tomorrow

by Handmade Spark on 12/17/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Steampunk Robot Sculpture | Madd Dogg of Tomorrow
I’ve been reading everything I can to learn how to sell successfully on the Internet. Most of the stuff I’ve read agrees you need to use social media, although I’ve read some that say it’s a waste of time. I set up accounts …

Managing Multiple Vintage Shops on Etsy, Guest post: Jaci Wollenberg

by Handmade Spark on 10/04/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Vintage 1950s Rockabilly Sundress | $55 | bytheway
I have been working nonstop since I opened my first shop 2 and a half years ago, and I love it! Who knew that I would end up with 4 Etsy shops (so far)! I lurked in the Etsy forums gathering …

Seller of the Day: Funky Yarns, gorgeous art yarns in mohair, angora, merino, and more

by Laura Kuhlmann on 9/07/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

“Welcome, come check out my yarns! All are created by me, Patti, and it is my dream to be spinning these beautiful yarns. I offer Handspun Art Yarns: Funky Yarns and Fibers for all the Funky-Fiber-holics! Got a special idea? Let’s see if I can do it! Be …

An Etsy Interview with Soapwalla Kitchen

by Michele Gallagher on 5/12/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

What is your name?
Rachel Winard
What is your Etsy shop name and link?
Soapwalla Kitchen
What type of items do you make?
Luxurious face and body products made with organic vegan and food-grade ingredients, never harsh chemicals or synthetic preservatives.
Who is your target market?
Eco-conscious twenty- and thirty-somethings, new moms, women 40-55 …

The Trials and Rewards of Selling on Etsy

by Michele Gallagher on 4/08/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Etsy Seller Kimberlee Brady Cantwell of the Etsy shop “Gracefully Girly” was kind enough to let me interview her on experiences as an Etsy seller. Here she breaks down for us the trials and rewards of having a shop on Etsy as well as how she keeps herself motivated and …