Our first DIY!
Are you not the greatest at wrapping gifts? Julie, owner and maker behind @TokyoBlossom, goes over a few wonderful methods to prepare you for the holidays!
Learn and tag us in your gift wrap DIY creations!
Hey Y’all Hey! My name is Lauryn from StyledByryn.
I am a Wardrobe Stylist, Jewelry designer & blogger (obviously…) I’m the one who loves to shop and I try to keep up with the trends! Though, I believe trends are there to be guidelines that you don’t have to necessarily follow, but they’re there to tell you when something is “INstyle” and in season.
For Winter 2015, you get a taste of the trends and what I have found for your wardrobe that you may just need in your life! 😉
Here’s the list!!!
Take Your Etsy Shop from 0 to 100 Sales!
Our friends at The Handmade Seller are offering a free, 6-week training and no, there aren’t any strings attached!
For those just starting out, 100 sales sounds like a lot and probably seems out of reach, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. The Handmade Seller magazine is dedicated to helping you grow your handmade business whether you sell on Etsy or on any other platform.
Tip Tuesday by guest blogger and skincare wonder woman, Diana Waite, from Uprooted Handcrafted Skin Care!
“I have found that that the most difficult part of starting my hand crafted business is being a beginner. I’ve been developing my brand and product for about a year so I still consider myself a beginner. But everyone has to be a beginner at some point, right?
As many of you may know, we have been so honored to open our blog to guest writers!
We believe this is a unique opportunity for our handmade family to find creativity in another outlet and to expand their audience and reach!
Meet Kari van den Eikhof, the amazing talent behind Karing Vibes. Her blog submission was our very first and it could not have been more perfect. Writing from the heart and with such a definitive voice, Kari’s tip this week tells us that “letting go of expectations and rules has changed my artwork and has opened the floodgates of creativity.
Follow Kari and her amazing art on Instagram: @karingvibes
We’re so excited to let June & December take over this week’s Tip Tuesday! Here is why they think it is important for small business to really understand their e-commerce surroundings:
“Do Your Market Research!
Without a doubt – do your research, decide what type of artisan you want to be, and write a plan!”
Vendors, Makers, Artists, Writers, Influencers… come one, come all! Guest Bloggers Wanted!
We are launching a guest blogger column on our blog and who better to ask, then all of you talented individuals!
The sky is the limit creatively and will bring you and your small business plenty of exposure and recognition! From filming your own DIY projects, writing your own ‘Meet Our Maker’ piece, to making custom Handmade Loves pieces and sharing your production process! You may have other ideas as well, and that is wonderful! We are open to them all.
If interested, email hello@handmadeloves.com or tag someone below you think would be perfect.
Looking forward to all the collaborations!
3 C's to Successful Social Media
Social media is becoming a necessity, not just a “good idea.”
Are you being as successful as you can be?
As of January 2014, 74% of online adults use social networking sites. 46% of those users count on social media when making a purchase decision (Nielsen)
Want to be featured on our Instagram?
We are always looking for handmade businesses to feature on our Instagram account. One of our favorite things is looking through all of the wonderful feature applications that we receive! It is amazing how many talented makers there are. With the influx of applications, we have to be selective of who we feature. We want to give you an idea of what we look for when picking new features.
Below are 3 things to keep in mind when applying for a Handmade Loves Instagram feature!
PREPARE FOR A SUCCESSFUL HOLIDAY SEASON
Holiday season is upon us!
Last week’s Tip Tuesday gave you a few pointers about scheduling your holiday promotions. This week we wanted to hear what you had to say!
Between promotions, orders and making, we thought we’d ask our Instagram community to chime in and share their top tips to ensure small businesses have a successful holiday season!
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