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0 It’s been a crafty autumn and while I can’t quite share all of the details (since the gifts have yet to be given) I can share a little ditty about opening an Etsy shop.
- While it’s about as easy as Apple Pie (as, let’s face it, Apple Pie requires a crust which can be tricky), it still takes time.
- Product photos matter. I tried some shortcuts and ended up putting away the iPhone for the trusty DSLR. Oh, and waiting for the morning light is worth it. Artificial lighting is like a boob job. It takes a bunch of time for something that will never be as good as the real thing.
- Communicating with customers is kind of scary the first time when you’ve never used Etsy yourself. Buy something on Etsy before you open a shop. You’ll thank me for it later. And if you’re wondering what to buy, check out my store.
- Pin it! It really is the one social networking site that sells.
And that’s about as far as I’ve gotten. I entered the world on Cyber Monday with a few pendants and somehow got a sale a short couple of days later after close to zil promotion. I wish I could tell you she LOVED her necklace … but I haven’t gotten any feedback yet. And I haven’t made all the updates I swore to myself I would. (The ones listed are using glass and I’ve moved on to resin & vintage chains.) Because, let’s face it, I’m not a shop owner. I’m a maker and a photographer and a daydreamer and I spend all of my managerial energies at work. So consider this a plea for a partner in crafting crime.
Can’t wait for this holiday season to pass so I can share more.
‘Tis the season for wading and waiting. // One of my favorite #thanksharing was “for the space between the beats” and this reminded me of the beauty and tranquility that comes from the silence and space between the beats. Otherwise, it’s all noise. // Off that note, cheers to keeping sacred that time between holiday parties and meetings and shows and all that requires us to be active.
Why should photos be limited to walls when our chests are so sexy? By a happy little accident, I’m trying out wearable art. Appreciate any feedback & cheers to making photography physical again.
this just completely made my day. only when i retell it, i’ll leave off “on the wall” … and do a little dance in my cowboy boots.
So true. #photography #photographers #quotes #sotrue
Had a lovely day at the botanical gardens and composting center. Especially enjoyed discovering this Dr Seuss mushroom. I could use another Sunday.
Swing by Sweet Jayne to check out the newest additions to my Wanderlove line of greeting cards. Will have website and Etsy updated next wknd… and by any luck, a few new stores. Really, though, you should swing by Sweet Jayne for their adorable jewelry, accessories and clothes. All reasonably priced and super sweet.
I had a fun time at the MOMA on Free Art night. It was almost as if someone had already freed all the art and decided that the art on our phones was far more interesting than whatever our partner, friend or parent dragged us out to see.
Nebraska: I’m going to miss you.
I’ve been thinking a lot about homes and what constitutes a home and the various homes we keep. While I hope it doesn’t end up meaning that I take a lot of house shots…I’ll be chewing on it for a while.
Where dreams are made, wonder awaits & days begin. Another piece of what makes a home.
