I always enjoy an informational blog…. you had one recently about how to find out who's blogging about you…. and the craftopolis info was good! I also enjoyed the article on Lisa Hopkins…. since she's one of my favorites! Keep up the good work! Peace! Tracy

Thanks Tracy! Awesome sea glass! Love this one : http://www.etsy.com/listing/51454187/golden-moon-…

Great picks Tiffany! Time management is always a tough subject with everything that is involved in selling online!

I love reading every article on your blog… very informational!! I really liked how to increase Your Sales With Your Etsy Shop RSS Feed article: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/increase-your-s… and Ever Wonder how customers find your etsy shop: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/ever-wonder-how…
All of your articles are so helpful! Thank you for everything that you do!! Here is my etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bjacobs150
Thanks!! Beth

Hi! i liked this articles a lot!: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/make-what-you-l…

and this one: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/tips-and-tricks…

I appreciate Handmade Spark for giving us small time artists a voice. Right now I'm trying to find mine, so posts like Make What You Love Or What The Market Wants and Expectations Not Met – Words Of Encouragement For Etsy Sellers have been so helpful. I have my own philosophies that I need to stay true to.
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/expectations-no…
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/make-what-you-l…

My Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/karenmakesstuff

Tim you always have such great blog posts! My two favs are Small Business Success Reading List – Time Managment And Google Analytics Tips http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-… and
How Blogging Can Improve Your Web Presence For Your Handmade/Craft Business http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-blogging-ca…

Thanks for all your shared info! My site is http://www.ButterflyJewelry.Etsy.com =0)

Hi Tim, Thank you for giving us an opportunity to be featured. Blog articles that I like are Tips on Approaching Design Blogs http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/tips-on-approac… and Innovation Nation http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/innovation-nati…. I can relate to both blog articles because I did the ad on the blog but there is too little traffic to my store. And I like Selling Outside of Etsy because I have been doing it by selling at local market and using Etsy as my website store and it seems to do well..

Thank You…Tim
My website is http://www.purepalette.etsy.com

Love your site!
Usa

really liked this article: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/tips-on-approac… and also: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/time-management…. I love your site and ALWAYS find valuable information. Keep it up!!

My website is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/indigoflameworks

One of the things I appreciate about Handmade Spark is the variety of topics — from highlighting artists to business tips, there's information on practically all aspects of the handmade scene.
A couple of articles I've tried to take to heart: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/crafty-biz-10-t… http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/the-realities-l…

Thanks for opening up this opportunity!
My website is: http://shmugusta.etsy.com

How to print on fabric with an ink jet printer!!! AWESOME http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-print-yo…

and I also liked this one with some handy advice on advertising and getting featured on blogs… http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/tips-on-approac…

Here are 2 articles i really enjoyed! http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/a-day-in-the-li… http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/have-a-little-f…
I had trouble picking 2 articles that i loved, they are all so helpful to me! i read every newsletter and appreciate them all, seeing and learning even to help other new etsians if it is not an issue to me!
we would love to be featured! http://www.etsy.com/shop/grahtoestudio
Thanks so much for this site, we spread the word often!
Love to you all
Kimi

What a fabulous idea!

Here are 2 of my favorites:
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/innovation-nati… (great ideas about creatively selling outside of Etsy!)
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-… (great list of resources to check out about trunk shows!)

Even though I am a relatively new reader, I am enjoying all the articles!

Here is my Etsy shop: http://meganluvsjewels.etsy.com

Thanks for such a great opportunity!

Hello Timothy,
Wow, this is exciting! I'm so glad I came across this blog full of important and informative information. I look forward to reading and learning new things with each post. Thank you.
Here are 2 articles that I enjoyed- http://ht.ly/189bCn and http://ht.ly/189bCn

Thank you for this opportunity
My site is http://eleven13.etsy.com
Take care
f

Tim thank you so much for all of your helpful articles! It's hard to pick my favorite but I was really struggling with trying to figure out google analytics. So here is just one of many that I found helpful! http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-install-…
I have two etsy shops and having either of them featured would be a blessing. http://www.etsy.com/shop/GaGa4GiftTags or http://www.etsy.com/SouthernLadysVintage
Thanks Tim!
Barbara

Hi — Two of my favorite posts are this one about turning your views into sales: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/turn-your-etsy-…

And I found this guest post about getting your photos front page worthy really valuable! http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-get-your…

I really enjoy reading your blog — there's always something new to learn from it!

My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/DoBatsEatCats

Thanks!

Hi, I just recently discovered your blog and I love it. Lots of useful info. Two articles I've enjoyed are:
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/turn-your-etsy-…
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/a-day-in-the-li…

My etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/RedAvaDesigns

Thanks so much!

Here are two of my faves: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/handmade-spark-… http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-install-…

I'm always on the search for better SEO and now I can track and see results….it all takes time, but without your help and info, I would be lost in cyber-space!

My website: http://www.hankyblanky.com
My Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/rosirouge

These are my 2 favorite articles, particularly the first–I am constantly trying to figure out what I need to do better, and this article was a great single-point source for what I need to focus on. Your article on blogging was great–I am considering starting one, and this one gave me info I need to make that commitment.
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/the-realities-l…
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/stand-out-in-a-…

I have 2 etsy shops, and I'd be thrilled to have either featured (the second is brand new):
http://www.etsy.com/shop/worldvintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/worldvintagebooks

Thanks!
Denise

http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/a-day-in-the-li… is one of my top picks as I am not one who can be a full time etsier but have been helped my mayn who are! I also enjoyed http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/handmade-spark-… this not sure if it counts, but reading about the folks involved in Handmade Spark beyond Tim is fun!

My shop is small, but I have been doing OK and this makes getting a sale a thrill when it happens! I am Gwynstone Originals here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/Gwynstone

Always informational and very helpful… i even enjoy the family updates! =]

Here are my favorites:
Home Show: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/tips-and-tricks…
and
Trunk Show: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-…

Here is my website: http://www.ThePaperButton.com

Thanks!
Kari

http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/handmade-spark-…
/http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/art-inspiring-art-starry-night/
These are the two I like . The second is my fav.
I would loved to be featured. Here's a little something that my interest you
I have a very wide array of art creations on my etsy site, clay,paintings , jewelry and everything is all very different. Check it out. I sell several pieces locally and right no
w I have an art show in a awesome trendy breakfast spot in Burlington Vt. http://www.etsy.com/shop/wireknot
Thanks Tim
Kathleen of Wireknot

I appreciate all the helpful insight this blog provides.
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/increasing-blog… was very helpful in getting me to think of photos a little differently.

I also really liked this article on branding: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/twitter-brandin….

I am still working on getting my photos up to speed and finding someone to take a photo of me as an "artist at work" that I can use for my newsletters, website and twitter branding. But thanks to you I have it queued.

My etsy shop is http://PixieWorx.etsy.com.

Thanks Tim for the fun (and the advice and help)!

Blessings,
Julia

Articles? This one definitely: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/teaming-up-on-e…
(Although, I haven't yet acted on it…)
and this one: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-successf…
For me, right now, it's all about networking/exposure. So helpful! And, I would definitely love to see more articles about that sort of stuff.
The etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop/marieandme

I too love the seller tip blogs, but I get really inspired with the crafty blogs! I think I've read just about every article since I started my shop back in April! I had a hard time choosing my two favorites, but I finally settled on are articles I've recommended to other sellers :

1. The small business success reading list (as I read each article!): http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-…
2.Turn your Etsy views into sales (because I came across this after asking myself that very day how I could do this!): http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/turn-your-etsy-…

Here is my shop link: http://www.pinkycrafts.etsy.com :) Thanks!!

I love opening your email every morning, great articles and a huge amount of useful information!

1. http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/make-what-you-l…
2. http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-successf…

Thank you!
Meytal, jolinne on Etsy http://www.etsy.com/shop/jolinne

Oh gosh, it's too hard to pick two. I read your newsletter every day and seem to gravitate to the ones about SEO, photography, increasing traffic, and blogging. Lately, I'm trying to find out how to increase traffic to my Facebook Fan page. See, I can't choose. I would, however, love to be chosen for a feature. This is a link to my Etsy shop:
http://waterstonejewelry.etsy.com and my blog is http://waterstonejewelry.blogspot.com
Website is http://loriplyler.com

Thanks for the opportunity!

I llook forward to getting my "Handmade Spark" updates each day!
It's one of the blog emails I actually read all the way through on a daily basis!

A recent favorite was this article on the Millefiori technique with polymer clay http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/creative-spark-…
It's a subject near and dear to my heart.

I also enjoy any of the photography ideas you regularly feature. I have been working to improve mine and the tips are very helpful!

A feature would be great, but I'll keep reading regardless. Keep up the great work!

Thanks!

I am big on the tips for sellers. i read every one and make appropriate changes. For example, this article on teams made me see that I needed to focus on the right teams and not ALL the teams that fit: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/teaming-up-on-e…
And this one helped me use my blog more effectively to increase the number of readers: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/stand-out-in-a-…

I hope I get picked! http://traceyknits.etsy.com

Although Handmade Spark often features TONS of high-quality content on its blog, I've gotta say that two of the posts that I've come back to time & time again are:
- "Dealing With Creative Block – And Why Self Promotion counts!" http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/dealing-with-cr…
and
- "Small Business Success Reading List -Blogging Tips For Etsy Sellers" http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-…
I find that collections of posts (kind of like a "Reader's Digest" version for micro-business owners) have helped me not only provide fantastic information for my fellow Etsyians, but also have motivated me to work harder at following my nerdy dreams the best ways I know how.
In fact, one of the links in "Small Business Success Reading List -Blogging Tips For Etsy Sellers" inspired me to write a blog post and submit it to Handmade Spark, which was featured last Sunday!
It'd be a lovely treat to have http://www.NerdJerk.etsy.com featured on Handmade Spark.
Good luck with all of your choices, Tim. I can tell that it's goin' to be pretty dang hard to pick from all this talent that you've helped inspire. ;)

Hi Tim,

I love the articles on photography http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-get-your…

and about Blogging http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-…

I'm at http://lindab142.etsy.com

Thanks so much Tim for all the great help,tips and "Handmadespark " when it comes in my Email box. I actually have my personal name for it "Daily Fix" and when I read it my creative juices start to flow. I have taken and tried the different helps but getting my Etsy link,and blog on other blogs seems to be my biggest challenge but I'm hanging in there.
Doris
See second post little long for comments.

Hi there,
Hankmade Spark is the best and there are so many wonderful articles to choose from. Two that come to mind right now are:

Trunk Show Tips http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-…

Branding Your Small Business http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-…

My Etsy shop link: http://tuscanroad.etsy.com

I am currently in Thailand on a treasure hunt to find new, unique and exotic components to use in my designs.
Thanks! Holly

(extended comment :-)
By the way I had bought my Domain name and a starter page(not knowing how to do it all) before I even set up on Etsy. So after starting Etsy Shop I went back to my starter page and set it up to forward to my Etsy shop. If in the future I want to set up a Site my customers can still find me out in Cyberspace. Hopefully this is not to LONGGGG for comments:-)
Have a great day,Doris
These are my fav. articles http:// http://www.mypricelesscreations.com
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-install-… http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-get-your…

I love the how-tos for something unexpected:

How to build a tractor tire playground http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-build-a-…

Making a boy's tie from a man's tie http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-making-a…

My shop: http://DaogreerEarthWorks.etsy.com

There are so many wonderful and helpful articles here at Handmade Spark. Hard to pick only two. This one is so inspirational http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/a-day-in-the-li… My goal is to be able to give up my day job and focus solely on my art. Photography is a passion of mine so I always love the Photography spark articles http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/photography-spa… I know I have lots to learn still and I find them very helpful! It would be an honour to have my shop featured – or even to receive some constructive criticism! HEre is my shop link http://www.etsy.com/shop/NewCreatioNZ

Jocelyn – NewCreatioNZ

You guys rock! Thanks for all the work you do to keep handmade spark on top of things :)
This blog was an early help to me when I set up my shop in late Dec/early Jan. When I realized things were not just going to "fly off the shelf" I turned to these articles to help me think things through. Although I was motivated by the two articles- the visual marketing to help me focus my energy efficiently and internet business plan. The second link is to an article about perseverance~ something all art people need to be reminded of….it came at a really important time for me.
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/how-to-make-a-v…
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/tenacity-in-the…

I look forward to my daily email from Handmade Spark! All your articles are so helpful and I love when step by step instructions are added for the technology how tos.

One of my favorite posts was this Father's Day post….it was so heartwarming! http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/remembering-dad…

This was another fave: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/tips-to-pump-up…

my shop link is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/sassybellewares

Thanks:0)

I loved the Starry Night inspirational post. http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/art-inspiring-a…
That is one of my favorite painters and paintings.

I love getting the newsletters from handmade spark, and also like the 'thinking outside the box' articles that are often posted, like hosting an Open House Party. http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/tips-and-tricks…

Thanks to all the writers!
Rebecca
Raige Creations http://www.raigecreations.etsy.com

My two favorites of the recent ones (lots of older ones too!) are http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/have-a-little-f…
and http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/make-what-you-l…

The second one is perfect for me – I make what I love but try to put a twist on it so it's really mine! http://www.mrstabott.etsy.com

Thanks!

Eilee

I really enjoy the spark your product photography series these are my two favorites from that series:

I love that Handmade Spark caters to the small businesses and artists. I find many of their articles to be very useful and spot on. Helping small businesses learn how to expand and utilize their resources is very helpful. Of the articles I read, http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/comparing-the-f… was my favorite because it easily laid out my internet selling options, comparing some of the markets most used sites. I also liked http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/make-what-you-l… which gave me some very interesting insight into what ideas i use when making a product.
I also love that Handmade Spark allows me to see all of the other creative artists out there.

Our Etsy link is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/revivalink

Thanks!

I love that Handmade Spark caters to the small businesses and artists. I find many of their articles to be very useful and spot on. Helping small businesses learn how to expand and utilize their resources is very helpful. Of the articles I read, http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/comparing-the-f… was my favorite because it easily laid out my internet selling options, comparing some of the markets most used sites. I also liked http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/make-what-you-l… which gave me some very interesting insight into what ideas i use when making a product.

I save every one of your Handmae Spark newsletters. My favorite articles are anything about cratopolis.com and the Small Business Success Reading List – Packaging, Marketing, Titles, And Pricing http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-…

Maybe if I spelled your name correctly I would have a better chance….HANDMADE SPARK…so sorry

I love the articles on improving our pics, marketing, blogging!! Here are 2 of my favs:

http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/small-business-…
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/finding-your-sp…

My shop is Jewels by Trish found at: http://www.jewelsbytrish.etsy.com

Thanks for the opportunity!! =)

I would like my shop featured. I really like the blog articles and I like looking at new jewelry that is featured.

It is so difficult to choose which articles I like best when there are so many. You are much appreciated. Your knowledge is incredible and thank you for sharing. You deserve a hugh gold star!
A few of my favs: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/brand-your-etsy…
http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/10-tips-for-wri…

My etsy shop link is:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ohsewtru

Thank you!

Tim, your blog is terrific! There is a bit of everything here, so many tips for people like myself, plus other items of interest (house reno tidbits) it all comes together to present a very friendly, sincere and helpful blog!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/fancy4u

Hi, two of the most informative articles I have read from Handmadespark are…__1. http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/brand-your-etsy… Your Etsy Business With Your Own Handmade Labels__2. Comparing the Fees and Traffic of Etsy and Other Handmade Marketplaces_ _http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/comparing-the-fees-and-traffic-of-etsy-and-other-handmade-marketplaces/____here is my shop link: pixiedustfineries.etsy.com__here is my handmadespark link: http://www.handmadespark.com/myspark/PixieDustFin…

So many great tips here! I need to read them all!
My favs so far are: http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/brand-your-etsy… http://www.handmadespark.com/blog/handmade-spark-…

My shop: http://www.ladesigns2.etsy.com

Thanks so much!!