paper michelle

suspicious easter bird

i found paper michelle this morning and haven’t stopped laughing since!  i even called the mister in to see these, so she won two laughs here. clever handmade cards are so much better than the big box store ones!

clockwise :: takin’ the plunge, i like you in that way, have a smashing birthday, fun with the easter bunny, the very best thing

hand printed and cut without the use of computers or die cuts, these cards are truly handmade in old school style.  i think we could all use a little more humor in our lives, and these cards are an easy (and affordable!) way to get it.

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Tags: cards, gretting, handmade, humor, printed

a line of her own

cheetah swirl :: jackrabbit swirl :: bird swirl :: mouse swirl

with all these swirls and curls debbie’s art makes me happy.  you can find just about anything at a line of her own, from a dipper and a lynx, to a frog, an otter and even an ibex.  and, she’s the only gal i’ve come across who can make a skunk and a mouse look perfect for my house. ;)

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Tags: animals, art, handmade, pen, swirls

katheyl jewelry

i love how katheyl shows us her life experiences through her work.  the orient because she grew up in singapore, nature because she volunteered at a zoo, and whimsy because that’s what she loves.  i think she pulled them all together beautifully in her line of jewelry- all colorful, natural, and whimsical.

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Tags: jewelry, katheyl, natural, oriental, whimsical

etsy shop help :: maintaining success by using small measures

today we’re going to talk about maintaining success, (or achieving it!) and some small measures that are easily-forgettable, that really do make a difference!

{side note: today’s post is inspired by spring!!}

rain drops poster print

the importance of connecting can really never be overstated.  networking both online and offline can easily provide the biggest boost of traffic and sales to your shop.  nothing spreads faster than word of mouth!

small measures:

* make it known that you welcome convos and make it a point to convo others that you like- even if it’s just to say hello!

* make a habit of tweeting, facebooking and hearting your favorite shops and items.

* participate in the forums and curate treasuries.

* be personable in your convos and in your profile, let us get to know you!

* join a team.

resources: {how to join a team} {how to make a treasury} {offline networking}

hand-printed classic white cotton napkins- spring and whimsy

ever feel like the lights are on but nobody is home?  make a point to keep your shop up to date and be pro-active with everything that goes on there.  one thing that makes etsy so different is the how ‘at home’ buyers feel.  it’s a place where you can really get to know other like-minded people, find support and build real relationships- make sure you don’t miss out!

small measures:

* make sure that your profile, shipping policies are up to date.

* make a point to reply to convos as quickly as possible.

* send an immediate thank you to any buyers and let them know you got their order and when it’s suppose to ship.

* maintain relevant info (i.e. vacation, sales,  and important announcements) up to date in your shop announcement.

resources: {making it personal with descriptions} {tell your story}

Tags: customer service, etsy shop help, maintiaing, photography, small meaures, success

ninainvorm ceramics and screen prints

ninainvorm is the featured seller over at etsy, i couldn’t help but make sure you saw her work!  the color, design and presentation all just jump out at me- and i feel like any one of her pieces would cheer up a room.  aren’t they beautiful?

nina is an interior designer & crafster from the netherlands and works with ceramics, screen printing and collages.  all are bright and happy pieces and have definitely just been added to my wish list! ;)

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Tags: bright, ceramics, cheerful, collage, netherlands, ninainvorm, screen print, wish list

will you be mine?

happy valentine’s day!

printables – sweet love valentine’s day party circles :: be mine bicycle :: valentine’s cards – set of 8 :: printable valentine’s – robot parade :: love bug printable :: printable valentine’s cards – diy :: pdf valentine shower with love whale :: diy love coupons :: printable valentine mini card set

happy valentine’s day eve eve love bugs! will you be mine?

since it’s only two days away, and i think half of the u.s. is snowed in (eeks!) – these are all pdf, downloadable valentine’s day cards! that’s right, you can print them right from home and they range from 20¢ to $7.00 so they are super affordable.  if you find one you like, you could just print multiples for all the sweeties in your life, making it a real snag of a deal.  and, let’s be serious-  i don’t think any of the big box stores have cards as cute as these (how could you say no to that robot??).

Tags: be mine, bug, love, robot, sweetheart, valentine's day

consciously crafty :: woolies

clockwise :: plush teddy bear, noelle the black sheepie, chipotle, boulder the wild mustang

aren’t these woolies adorable?  i love how she makes them all have so much personality.  i mean, how could you say no to noelle the black sheepie with that look on her face??  sara sacks makes all of her woolies with natural fibers, making it easy to snuggle up with nature!

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20% off from urban pink photograhpy

oo, do i have a treat for you! the lovely meagen of urban pink photography has offered you (yes, you!) 20% off of her beautiful photography shop! since her photos are affordable already, this really makes it a deal!

simply use coupon code “GHTR20” in the ‘notes to seller’ box at checkout and she’ll refund your money via paypal.  let us know if you questions and have fun browsing!

Tags: coupon, discount, photography