Today’s post is a video link on tips for Indie designers wanting to sell to boutiques.  Overall the video gives simple advice on what boutique buyers are looking for.  It also gives an example of  an out of the box marketing campaign by an Indie designer.  Courtesy of Nolcha..enjoy!

Being an avid reader of many blogs, there are a few that I absolutely love and read on a daily basis.  Not only have the helped me shape certain ideas when it comes to my Etsy business, but they give endless tips and knowledge on how to make your craft business even more successful.  Here […]

I think this is one of the most frequently asked questions from sellers on Etsy, “How often should you re-list?”  Well in my opinion that depends on you and you shop’s peak activity.  Many see relisting as a form of advertising or promoting.  It is only 20 cents to renew and list items, but how […]

We’ve all heard of writer’s block, but how about creative killers?  Picture this, you’re rocking to your own creative beat, steady designing, sketching or brewing up the next big piece.  Then something comes along to detour you from your creative flow.  Once that concentration is broken it’s so hard to get back into the groove.  […]

Today’s blog topic may be slightly off.  Okay..it’s going to be totally off subject.  Right now I’m sitting at a Starbuck at the infamous Lenox Mall and so far within an hour I’ve crossed off so many things off my “To Do” list that should have been accomplished weeks ago.  I think as I get […]

Over the holidays I had a chance to catch up with some friends and family, which are times I always enjoy and cherish.  On New Years day I had the pleasure of catching up with a very close family friend.  In fact, he published a wedding magazine about me and my husband as a wedding […]

This is a big topic for many crafters.   A lot of times we do giveaways and donations to organizations and events.  Although, many of my handmade crafters see this as a great deed, sometimes it may be a hit or miss as far as gaining new business.   Personally, I’m almost always willing to do giveaways […]