The Etsy Business Blog

The Etsy Business Blog is a site written by Justine to provide information to help sellers have a successful Etsy shop.

One question you may ask:

What makes you qualified to give advice on Etsy Business?

Answer:
I have a great track record of success. Between April 20th, 2009 and August 30th, 2009 I was an active seller on Etsy who:
-Made the front page 10 times
-Got over 280 sales with 100 just after one month of selling!
-Wrote a story for Etsy’s Blog, the Storque
-Had items chosen for Admin curated Gift Guides and Storque Articles.
-Had my Forum Help Threads picked up by Etsy’s Email Newsletter

Click here to read more about Justine.

Better yet, you should enter her Etsy Business Package Giveaway – You have a chance of winning one of the following;

1) YOUR CHOICE of any listing (except Done for You) from Accounting Spot!

2) Custom set of THREE Ad blocks for your Etsy Shop from Thompson Designs!

3) Photo Editing courtesy of moi for all of your shop listing photos (yes even if you have 300 listings!)
Click HERE to enter!
She also has a variety business topics, life stories about sellers, suggestions to help your shop, video critiques, and video how-to’s, Q and A and much more.
What have you got to loose… head on over to Etsy Business Blog and take a look!

Free PDF Single Crochet Wire Beaded Pattern

For two and a half years, I taught a beginning crochet class for Michaels Arts and Crafts. I really enjoyed sharing my knowledge (limited, compared to others) of crocheting with yarn. Then I stumbled across crocheting with wire and beads, creating my 'Braidlets'.


Soon after I opened my Etsy shop, I wrote this pattern and sold it. However, after reminiscing about teaching, I realized, I want to share the knowledge I have about crocheting with wire and beads. Please remember, this is my interpretation... others may do it differently.


I want to spread the word about crocheting with wire and beads... it will add a new dimension to your crochet creativity.

Pattern in PDF - CH_Pattern_09  (you can veiw, print or download the pattern to your computer)


If you would like the pattern as a word doc or if you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact  me by email cbakerdesigns@yahoo.com or convo me on Etsy... CrochetHooked


I hope you enjoy crocheting with wire and beads... the possibilities are endless.  Thanks, Cari

Braidlets of all colors

Over the past couple of years, I have made over 100 Braidlets, with different color combinations. I thought I would share a few with you in this slide show. Enjoy

Papavercreations on Etsy

Custom handcrafted & vintage jewelry collections

Papavercreations from Etsy has enchanting vintage jewelry. A stunning variety of Earrings, Skeleton Keys, Necklaces, Chains, Bracelets and Pendants. As well as exclusive pieces and weekly promotions.

Papavercreations Sightings:

Blog - Giveaways and News - http://papaverjewelry2009.blogspot.com/

Twitter - Become a follower - http://www.twitter.com/papaverjewelry

Plumdrop - http://www.plumdrop.com/members/papaverjewelry

Vote - http://jewelrysrtist.gotop100.com/index7.html

Show your support for Handmade goods!

Sites that help you with your Etsy shop - Part II

While I was looking around Etsy Treasure Chest, I came across a interesting widget made by Cr8tivity.  WOW!  What a find!

Cr8tivity is a site with tools for Etsy sellers. They have Shop Hearts, Items Hearts and Statistics... AND 2 other AMAZING tools to help promot your shop.

Type in your Etsy shop name and click on Helpers...

"Shop Helpers - a collection of downloadable files that you can use to manage and promote your Etsy shop".... Product Flyer, Multi Product Flyer or Inventory Helper.

WOW! A place where you can make flyers about your shop and hand them out at craft shows. Thank you Troy!!!!

Cr8tivity also has - "Shop Widgets - a collection of widgets that you can use to advertise your Etsy listings." You can make a Single, Double or Triple product window. I have the Single Product widget - upper right of my blog.

You have to experience Cr8tivity for yourself!!!  I made a small donation so Troy could have a good cup of coffee. LOL

"Cr8tivity - Tools for the Etsy Community"

Crochet Wire Beaded Bracelet with Sterling Silver by CrochetHooked

Crochet Wire Beaded Bracelet with Sterling Silver by CrochetHooked

Black, Clear and Green beads create a mysterious glow throughout this Braidlet. The green and clear beads are silver lined giving them a dazzling shine. Sterling silver toggle and a cute note charm make this Braidlet the perfect gift for the music lover.

All Braidlets are adjustable to custom fit any wrist. So there is no need to worry if you get the right size… And to help out with cleaning the Braidlet… I use non-tarnishing silver wire… NO messy cleaning and NO tarnishing!

Fits size 6 – 8 inches

Note charm is removable

Etsy Shop  or   ArtFire Shop

Sites that help you with your Etsy shop – Part 1

There are many EtsyTools sites to help you with your shop. Etsy forum thread with a list of sites.  Today I would like to write about Yaami Handmade.

Yaami has many features:

Etsy Tools – Shop Summary, Shop Items, Shop Hearts, Shop Stats, Gadgets, Top Sellers, and Front Page Archive

Promote your Shop – FREE

Shop Directory: Submit your handmade shop to the Handmade Shop Directory. It's free, you get to add a bio, tags and a list of links and you also get a profile - yourshop.yaami.com!

http://www.yaami.com/profile/crochethooked/

Plug an Item: Submit an item and we'll plug it for you, free, on Yaami Handmade. Your item will appear randomly at the very top of Yaami.com, as well as other places around the site.

Shoutbox: Promote your shop and items, or just shout out to the handmade community! Create a tweet referencing @YaamiHandmade and we'll display it on our home and Shoutbox pages.

Community Forums – Discuss all things handmade

Advertise on Yaami - Advertise your shop on the side of every Yaami.com page with a 150x100px image, linking to your shop, website or blog.

Handmade Market Rent virtual Store – coming soon

Here is the link so you too can promote your shop! Good Luck and Happy Selling!

  Yaami Handmade