Author Archives: Sandria (aka Pixie)

Sneaky Sneakers Do a Sneak Attack

I found this inspiring idea on Handmadenews.com. How cool is this? **** September 22, 2009 | By Kristin Walters Here in the marketing department at handmadenews.org, we’re all about helping YOU find new and successful ways to market your handmade … Continue reading

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USPS Free Supplies

For years I have been using USPS’s priority boxes to ship all my orders. The best part is the Post Office supplies you FREE BOXES! Yes, free! There are a multitude of sizes, with flat-rate being the most popular (flat … Continue reading

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Show Your Packaging

How cute are these??? I need them! From SoapyChica in the UK. Click pics for her website. Sellers- your packaging is important! Buyers love getting little present-like packages, so show these in your listings! Use one of the picture slots … Continue reading

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Contest for Vintage Jewelry Designers

MYBEADSCLUB.COM is doing a great contest, which gives winners a chance to have their design published! Prize WIN a FULL years membership to My Beads Club (worth $100) PLUS the chance of your design featured in a NEW book to … Continue reading

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Contest for Visual Artists

Glade has a really cool contest going on for visual artists/designers. They are looking for designs for their new tin candles. The winner gets their design mass produced around the country and $10,000! I can’t wait to buy some of … Continue reading

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ArtFire’s New Tool: Global Product Editor

I got this press release this morning, regarding a new ArtFire feature. Anyone used this yet??? *** PRWeb.com To help members prepare for the busy holiday shopping season, ArtFire has launched their Global Product Editor for sellers. This simple-to-use tool … Continue reading

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Tools for Etsy: Craftopolis

Do you sell on Etsy? Want to know if one of your designs was featured in a treasury? Craftopolis! Want to know when the treasury has open spots for new submissions? Craftopolis! Want to know if one of your designs … Continue reading

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Innovate!

A favorite read of mine, Entrepreneur Magazine is a wealth of knowledge. I highly recommend it on every artist’s coffee table. *** Innovate Every Day You need to be able to think innovatively beyond the startup stage. Here are 3 … Continue reading

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Vendor Opportunity: BUST Holiday Craftacular in NYC

http://www.bust.com/Craftacular/BUST-Holiday-Craftacular-2009.html

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FINAL WORD: Using Licensed Images

***First off, I am NOT a lawyer so I make no claim to offer legal advice, only opinions. Please contact an attorney for help if you need.*** Every day there is a question regarding legalities of using licensed characters or … Continue reading

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