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Searching for a place to sell your handmade goods? Sick of fighting to be found amongst all the junk? Then, our Curated Collection may be for you!
We are now accepting applications for our collection. There’s no risk to apply and our application process ensures only the highest quality handmade items are featured.
It’s free to apply. There is a $20, one time setup fee if you are accepted. You keep 95% of your sales. There no other hidden fees or listing fees associated with transactions or listings.
We love collaborating in any way! From Instagram features, to flash sales and giveaways we are always open to suggestions and opportunities.
Apply for the Collection here.
Apply for an Instagram Feature here.
Apply for a Flash Sale here.
Contact us here: hello@handmadeloves.com
Top 5 Tips for Great Product Photography
Have you ever ignored a link or product completely because there wasn’t a picture? Have you ever decided not to buy a product because the pictures didn’t show off it well?
We definitely have!
Good photography is key to successfully selling and marketing your goods and crafts. Many search engines have the capability to ignore urls through a “do not show products without pictures” option. Don’t count yourself out of people’s searches right off the bat!
A photo is the first (and maybe most important) way to attract buyers and to convince consumers that your products are well made, beautiful and stylish. Especially when selling digitally, consumers have no other choice but to trust the pictures they see.
Read below for our top 5 tips on how to take great product photographs!
Scarves make the perfect accessories! We love how quick (really quick in this video!) + simple they are. Check out our top three ways to tie a scarf. A special thanks to our model and musician, Tayler Bledsoe and to our resident scarf maker, Kinghbury!
STEP 1.
Open scarf.
Step 2.
Fold scarf in half and tie mirrored corners together.
Step 3.
Put arms through and pull over shoulders.
Step 1.
Wrap scarf around your neck, twice.
Step 2.
Tie a side knot with opposite ends of scarf.
Step 3.
Look stylish.
Step 1.
Open Scarf.
Step 2.
Tie both corner ends together.
Step 3.
Wrap scarf around neck twice.
Win this beautiful hand stamped scarf by Knighbury! It retails for $75 and is just stunning. Light-weight and oh-so-soft, this scarf can be worn year-round.
Follow Handmade Loves here: @handamdeloves
Follow Knighbury here: @knighbury
And, don’t forget to tag a friend!
All entries must be submitted by July 18th, 2015 at 11:59 MST. Winner will be announced via Instagram!
We caught up with Tracy, owner of Fleur de la Mer, and got an insider’s view of her process + products! Read below to learn more about this amazing artist.
Follow her on Instagram here: @Fleur_de_la_Mer
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