tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5245088203301493572024-03-06T00:05:36.478-08:00Middle Tennessee CraftsWhether you live in Tennessee, or are in love with it, come in and see what our artisans are making!The Salvaged Edgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16704594386476721706noreply@blogger.comBlogger257125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-30401217293842398062013-10-13T12:03:00.002-07:002013-10-13T12:03:55.139-07:00Snowflake Theme Treasury Contest Winner<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjE4NzM3NDR8MjcyNTA0ODYwNg" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Snowflake Cheer' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/patriciaray5" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> patriciaray5 </a> </h2>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MyfioriDes" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> MyfioriDes </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56659681" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5845484/il_170x135.278824388.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/56659681" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> WINTER SNOWFLAKE hot cocoa c... </span> </a> <br />
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/111164551" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/003/0/7038129/il_170x135.381317723_6cao.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/111164551" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Red Christmas deer printable... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Illustree" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Illustree </a> </div>
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$5 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/117491697" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/007/0/5569390/il_170x135.404937646_53i7.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/117491697" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Snowflake pom pom kit SET O... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KASSAYSKREATIONS" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> KASSAYSKREATIO... </a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ButuzaBabyDesigns" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ButuzaBabyDesi... </a> </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/155328559" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/021/1/8037563/il_170x135.474384073_mnfh.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/155328559" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Snowman Small Glass Vase - W... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CreativeGlassByBecky" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> CreativeGlassB... </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/163589072" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/025/0/8221205/il_170x135.504940593_fuvw.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/163589072" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Set of 6 Crocheted Snowflake... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ADKArtsBoutique" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ADKArtsBoutiqu... </a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kimberlygilbertsen" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> kimberlygilber... </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/161645362" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/017/0/6196688/il_170x135.497795152_ge2h.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/161645362" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Mug Cozy Coffee Tea. Red </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RebeccasAccents" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> RebeccasAccent... </a> </div>
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$10 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/115429484" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/007/0/5900657/il_170x135.396907976_3egd.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/115429484" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Snowflake Gift Tag - set of ... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SassaScraps" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SassaScraps </a> </div>
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$10 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GourdSilly" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> GourdSilly </a> </div>
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$9.95 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/157777827" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/021/0/5941522/il_170x135.483570200_nhqc.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/157777827" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Snowflake Die Cut Set/Scrapb... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DesignsbyJenMarie" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> DesignsbyJenMa... </a> </div>
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$6 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87620268" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6226673/il_170x135.292306582.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/87620268" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Snowman hand painted candle ... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/countrylanefolkart" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> countrylanefol... </a> </div>
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$25 </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-13227568008462177752013-10-06T10:30:00.000-07:002013-10-06T10:30:05.884-07:00October Team Meeting News<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Sat. Oct. 5th was the team meeting. Unfortunately, no one was able to attend, but don't fret, there will be more scheduled! I got to enjoy a peaceful cup of coffee and jot down some notes regarding the important things to discuss on Etsy this month. This post also contains some pictures from our team fall show off thread. If you see an item you like, check it out here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5505/middle-tennessee-etsy-team/discuss/12993865/page/1">http://www.etsy.com/teams/5505/middle-tennessee-etsy-team/discuss/12993865/page/1</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1) There are going to be some really big Etsy changes coming up in 2014. I copied and pasted this so we can all be aware. Sellers will now legally be able to:</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">1. Hire staff. Etsy sellers are now allowed to hire help in creating the items that they sell and those employees can live anywhere. Previously sellers could have their shops shut down if they had help from people in other parts of the county or world.</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">2. Use shipping services. Sellers will be able to use outside shipping and fulfillment services. They will no longer be required to personally ship all of their items.</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">3. Use manufacturers. Etsy sellers will be allowed to use outside manufacturers to produce the designs they create. They must submit an application to the Etsy team to make sure the manufacturer meets Etsy's ethical guidelines.</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Read more: </span><a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/228682#ixzz2gnCQPxDU" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.entrepreneur.com/article/228682#ixzz2gnCQPxDU</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">There have also been changes to feedback, to make it a 5 star system. Sellers can no longer give feedback. Kiss and make up system is still in place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">For my shop, Mylana, I am working on my about page, putting emphasis on the words handmade and locally made in my social media marketing, and adding a few pictures of myself to my shop and Facebook page. I hope this drives home the point that my goods are not factory made and produced here in the USA. I am also trying to expand my custom order base. How are you planning to survive? We have a team discussion here: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5505/middle-tennessee-etsy-team/discuss/13118803/page/1">http://www.etsy.com/teams/5505/middle-tennessee-etsy-team/discuss/13118803/page/1</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">2) Holidays are coming soon! I just stocked up on bubble wrap, envelopes, and packaging supplies. Make sure to change your tag and get your winter items listed now.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3) For local events, we have the huge Bell Buckle craft show and Webb art fair coming up soon. It is absolutely enormous and a great time. It is always the 3rd weekend in October. You can find maps and information here from the <a href="http://bellbucklechamber.com/">Bell Buckle Chamber of Commerce</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">The team discussion board has an ongoing local craft show discussion, too. Check it often to share new venues and discover places to sell.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I've also been featuring places such as The Art Barn and the Artisan's Marketplace, which are local venues that will sell your crafts on consignment. Look through the team blog and facebook to stay aware of local opportunity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">4) Don't forget about Amy Averitte' big online charity auction bash coming up Oct. 18th. Her father in law has been diagnosed with terminal cancer and their family is raising funds for medical procedures that could prolong his life and ease his suffering. On a personal note, I have been where this family is when my husband passed away from cancer in 2010. Many times the newest and best treatments require long distance travel, overnight lodging, and force caretakers to quit their jobs. On top of that, the terminal patient has all sorts of last wishes and desires on the "bucket list". Families need a little extra money during this time to cope and make the patients last days the best and pain free. I donated some beading supplies to the auction, but you can donate anything, or you can shop! Read all about it here in our blog post: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/5505/middle-tennessee-etsy-team/discuss/13105763/page/1">http://www.etsy.com/teams/5505/middle-tennessee-etsy-team/discuss/13105763/page/1</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5) The next meeting will be be announced. It will be in Dec. 2013 or Jan. 2014. This meeting will be on a weeknight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">As always, if you need some help promoting your shop and have no money to advertise and no idea of where to start, please message me or try this hints:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-ask for a feature in the team blog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-ask for a free ad in the blog</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-post your new items or sales on the team Facebook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-participate in team threads, discussions, and treasury games</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-join a treasury making team or promotion team on Etsy</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Participation is the main thing that will get you seen! This morning, I had 100 views from treasury alone by 10 am. I participate in a few teams besides the local team that are very helpful and are not juried to get in. Try these and tell them Mylana sent you :)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Avid Treasurers team <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/10931/avid-treasurers">http://www.etsy.com/teams/10931/avid-treasurers</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-STATTEAM (self taught artists) <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/7508/statteam">http://www.etsy.com/teams/7508/statteam</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-Trendsetting Treasury Team <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/12915/trendsetting-treasury-team">http://www.etsy.com/teams/12915/trendsetting-treasury-team</a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">-SPS Promotion team <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/12274/strategic-promotion-for-success-team">http://www.etsy.com/teams/12274/strategic-promotion-for-success-team</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">I know everyone is busy and doesn't have a lot of time, but if you drop in to the team boards just once a week to play a treasury game or comment on a thread, it helps us all stay connected and gives your shop some visibility; however, this is a no pressure team and I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and Winter Holiday season!</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-69639112055198798862013-10-03T11:17:00.002-07:002013-10-03T12:02:54.161-07:00Donations of Handmade Goods and Supplies Needed for Charity Auction<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This blog post today is information about the charity auction being hosted by team member and local Middle Tennessee resident, Amy Averrite. Her family has has a difficult time dealing with a terminal cancer diagnosis. She is going to be hosting an online auction starting Oct. 18th and needs both shoppers and donations. You can donate handmade goods or supplies. You could also make a purchase to help! Read on to find out more about the event and how to help.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">On September 3rd, 2013, my father-in-law, Fred Averitte or as our family and kiddos call him "Pappy", was diagnosed with Stage IV Small Cell Lung Cancer which spread(metastasized) to the liver which also left him with metastatic bone lesions His type of cancer is incurable and we were given a very short time frame, BUT Pappy is a fighter. He is unable to work and my mother-in-law had to quit working to become his full-time care taker. They have to drive on average 4 days a week for chemo treatments, BUT the cancer center is an hour away.</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">I will be hosting a Prayers for Pappy Auction on my business facebook page, fAveritte creations: </span><a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/fAveritte-creations/167262824900" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/pages/fAveritte-creations/167262824900</a><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">I am looking for anyone who would like to donate any of your creative goodies to the auction. Below is all of the important information about the auction and what I would need from you. If you are interested...please either private message me here through Etsy or you can e-mail me at: faverittecreations@gmail.com with all of your information</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">INFORMATION ABOUT THE AUCTION:</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- It will begin at midnight on Thursday, October 17th and end at midnight on Sunday, October 18th</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- I will host it on my business facebook page fAveritte creations</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- 100% of the proceeds from the auction will be given to my in-laws to help pay for the medical costs</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- Every single item's starting bid will be set at $5 with a required $1 bid thereafter </span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- I will take care of sending out all of the invoices through Paypal after auction winners have been announced on Monday, October 19th</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- Once I receive payment for your item, I will send you the shipping information to get your donated goodie to the auction winner</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">WHAT INFORMATION I NEED FROM YOU(PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR PICTURES/INFORMATION TO ME NO LATER THEN WED. OCTOBER 15TH)</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- I need pics of your item(s) or a link...they can even be something that is custom made for the auction winner if you would like</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- Details of your item(s)</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- If it is a custom auction item, the expected wait time for their item</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- Shipping information: meaning are you willing to donate the shipping costs for international auction bidders or just keep it to US based auction winners</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">- Everywhere you are on the web: social media links, shop links, blog links...it WILL NOT be required for auction bidders to like your pages...but I want to have your on-line presence under your auction item if you would like to provide them</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">I will be blasting this all over my facebook and twitter pages during those 4 days and hope that you will do the same and share the auction to help spread the word. Thank you so much in advanced...your generosity is absolutely wonderful and from the bottom of my heart...I want to say thank you from my entire family </span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Happy Creating, </span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">Amy Averitte</span><br style="line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">fAveritte creations</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE1Nzk0NTV8MjcyMjQyNTM3MQ" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Harvest Festival Celebration' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mylana" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> Mylana </a> </h2>
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$29 </div>
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$20 </div>
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$14 </div>
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$20 </div>
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$32 </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Today we are going to be talking with Lee Ann Reynolds, vintage fashion collection and owner of the online clothing store <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ilikeyourdress">I Like Your Dress</a> . Lee Ann is a Tennessee native and loves vintage clothing and dresses. Read on to find out more about her business and passion for vintage clothes! All of the dresses in the article are for sale in her online shop, plus there is a Facebook link and a coupon code for a discount at the end. Let's hear what Lee Ann has to say about her Etsy shop and living in Tennessee!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I live in White House, Tn which is about 25 minutes North of Nashville. I'm not really a crafter, per se. I do hunt for fabulous vintage dresses, skirts, and rompers and have them repaired & revived when needed. I guess that could be considered being “crafty”, just not in the making something with raw materials sort of way. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">As a child, my favorite thing to do at my grandparents' house was rummaging through the closets to find old clothes to try on. As I got older, I started using these pieces to create “real” outfits. Some of my most memorable finds were a 40s sheer nylon purple floral dress and my mother's 70s jumper dresses, jeans, and woven sandals. </span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Now, I hunt through estate sales, thrift stores, and yard sales to find great vintage garments. I started out buying only for myself. Then, I found myself buying in all sizes because I couldn't leave a good find behind. I specialize in dresses because I've always found them easy to style and I love the quality and styles of the dresses of the past. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">When I realized I had enough clothes to start selling I listed some items on Craigslist and Ebay. I had heard of Etsy, but had never checked it out. Once I did, I saw my product would fit in nicely there. I opened my store, i like your dress, on July 7th of this year. It is a very new project. </span><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I have sold at the Nashville Flea Market and will continue to sell there in the future. It is a fantastically huge place to spend a weekend. If you haven't been, you are missing out on a great time! </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I have a “look” visualized for my shop and I am continually working on Etsy in order to realize this shop vision. I am also currently searching for a vintage camper to use as a mobile shop. Once I find the perfect round “canned ham”, I plan to travel to various flea markets and vintage fairs to sell my pieces and meet other wonderful vintage lovers! </span></span></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">As far as future projects go, I am just focusing on developing my store into a streamlined, aesthetically pleasing, and fun place to shop for vintage fashion!</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Yesterday my friend and I went on a 3 hour trip to view a camper I had my eye on. During this trip we heard “Rocky Top” on the radio, blasted it, and sang our hearts out. We are total geeks sometimes and we definitely love TN. It's the only state I've ever lived in. Tennessee is home. If you are looking for vintage clothes in TN, I would suggest going to as many rural area estate sells and yard sells as you can.</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"> </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br /><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I would absolutely adore it if your readers would drop me a line on facebook. I would love to hear from them and visit their pages as well! </span><a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.facebook.com/i.like.your.dress" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/i.like.your.dress</a><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"> </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I am also offering a very special 50% off coupon code to use on any item under $40.00 in my Etsy shop for your blog readers only! The code is HALFOFF and my shop can be found at</span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ilikeyourdress" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/ilikeyourdress</a><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"> .</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MjE4NzM3NDR8MjcyNDkzMzg5OA" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Simply Minimal' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/patriciaray5" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> patriciaray5 </a> </h2>
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$5 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SturlesiDesign" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SturlesiDesign </a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/hollystalder" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> hollystalder </a> </div>
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$425 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/theindustry" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> theindustry </a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Raceytay" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Raceytay </a> </div>
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$30 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CarrStudio" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> CarrStudio </a> </div>
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$30 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ohsoretro" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ohsoretro </a> </div>
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$95 </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Who's looking for a fun, new place to shop for authentic Tennessee handmade goods or a venue to sell your own creations locally? Thanks to Kathy Morgan-Thompson and her husband, Dave, The Artisans Marketplace has arrived in Mount Juliet! Kathy was so kind to answer questions about her shop and to give us some background on the community and the products they sell. She has also included information about what types of vendors they need and the terms of consignment for handmade items. Read on to see what Kathy has to say about this amazing, new shopping destination in Mount Juliet. There are also social media and contact links at the end of the article.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Artisans Marketplace is a shop featuring local artisans’ handcrafted items. Our goal is to not only to support the local artisans, but also local businesses and the community. Our vision is "Buy Local, Build Local". Our store is about 350sq ft. and is a quaint space for a boutique-style artisans shop.The </span><span style="background-color: white;">beautiful boutique style shop is filled with one-of-a-kind jewelry, shabby chic furniture, home decor, unique gifts & more! We currently have room for more vendors and welcome additional vendors and their handmade/handcrafted items! The Artisans Marketplace is </span><span style="background-color: white;">a business nestled in the community of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee. We are located at 11870 Lebanon Rd., Mid-Way Center, Mt. Juliet, TN. It is located in a plaza with some antique shops, hair shops, other boutique style shops and some other merchants. </span><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Dave and Kathy moved from Connecticut to Tennessee in September 2008 when Dave accepted a job as an engineering manager here. Kathy is a Certified Professional Home Stager and brings her creative expertise to the business. Kathy has been crafting and making handmade items for 30+ years and has an online business making and selling hemp and macrame jewelry and accessories for people and pets. Between us, we have three children and five grand children. In their spare time, the couple volunteers for Greyhound Pets of America (GPA). GPA promotes the adoption of retired racing greyhounds. They currently have three greyhounds, and two whippets. Yes, it’s a full house! Also, they host a monthly greyhound meet & greet at the new PetSense store in Lebanon where they bring some of our hounds for people to meet and promote greyhound adoption.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;">If you are new to Tennessee, </span><span style="background-color: white;">Mt. Juliet is a city located in western Wilson County, Tennessee. A suburb of Nashville, it is approximately 17 miles (27 km) east of downtown Nashville. Mt. Juliet is located roughly between two major national east-west routes, Interstate 40 and U.S. Route 70. Mt. Juliet's official city slogan is "The City between the Lakes", reflecting the city's proximity to Old Hickory Lake (Cumberland River) to its north and Percy Priest Lake (Stones River) to its south, both of which are man-made reservoirs. There are also plenty of activities to do and things to see. Of course, shopping at The Artisans Marketplace is destination number one!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">A new, large-scale commercial and residential development called "Providence Marketplace" is located on the city's southern side near Interstate 40. Tenants include Target, Belk, JCPenney, Best Buy, PetSmart, Old Navy, Kroger, and a 14-screen multiplex operated by Regal Entertainment. Here is their website: <a href="http://shopprovidencemarketplace.com/">http://shopprovidencemarketplace.com/</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Charlie Daniels Park (named in honor of the musician who makes his home in Mt. Juliet) is home to tennis courts, a large children's playground, the city's youth football fields, and the Mt. Juliet Community Center (a public meeting place and gymnasium). The city also recently constructed a band shell at the park for the purpose of hosting musical festivals. Here’s their website: <a href="http://www.cityofmtjuliet.org/charliedaniels.cfm">http://www.cityofmtjuliet.org/charliedaniels.cfm</a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Long Hunter State Park consists of approximately 2,600 acres (11 km2) managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation. The park includes two boat launch ramps on J. Percy Priest Lake, several miles of hiking trails, several group campsites and one back country campsite, a meeting facility, and a visitor center. Non-motorized boats are allowed on Couchville Lake. The 5.5-mile (8.9 km) Volunteer Trail follows the lake shore, connecting the Couchville and Bakers Grove sections. Two back country campsites are located at the end of the trail. A flat, paved trail circles Couchville Lake, and includes a 300-foot (91 m) bridge spanning the eastern end of the lake. The Jones Mill Trail, in the Bryant Grove section, leads to the top of Bald Knob, a clear hilltop that overlooks J. Percy Priest Lake. Here’s a website for the park: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Hunter_State_Park">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Hunter_State_Park</a></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">• Here is a website for Wilson County and Things To Do and See: <a href="http://www.visitwilsoncounty.com/things-to-do">http://www.visitwilsoncounty.com/things-to-do</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white;">The Artisan's Marketplace would love to have a large variety of handmade/handcrafted items available for customers to select from in our shop. Right now, they are specifically looking for someone who makes pottery, stained glass, and children's toys, but they have room for other handmade/handcrafted items as well. Kathy says, v</span><span style="background-color: white;">endors can contact us by emailing us at: theartisansmarketplacetn@yahoo.com to request our Vendor Packet.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">According to Kathy, here is an overview of the basic information for vendors:</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">"Each vendor pays $35 per month for rent. The Artisans Marketplace also keeps 20% commission on anything that sells. However, we are currently running a Grand Opening special for vendors. For the first 25 vendors, we are offering a Grand Opening special of $25 per month rent for the first 3 months (plus 20% commission on sales) with a 3 month contract. That’s more than 28% off the standard monthly rent! We provide the physical storefront, including the many costs (lease, electric, water, sewer, insurance, etc.) associated with having a physical location. This allows the vendor to focus more on their handcraft and less on the business end. Plus, if a vendor participates in craft fairs, we like to share with them the cost of craft fairs vs. vending at The Artisans Marketplace. The total of the 3 months of rent at our shop is $75, which is on average the cost of a 1 day craft fair. When a vendor works at a craft fair there's a lot of work involved (as artisans may already know). When a vendor consigns with The Artisans Marketplace, for their $75, they get an average of 90 days, not just one day, and we set up their display, man the store, sell their items and advertise. When a vendor thinks of it that way, the investment of $75 (plus 20% commission on their sales) for 90 days is much better than the same price, or higher, for a 1 day craft fair. Keep in mind, our store is like an indoor craft fair all year long! "</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Kathy also says that holiday items will be coming in soon for seasonal shopping and, "W</span><span style="background-color: white;">e have a future surprise coming, hopefully soon. We are also planning on holding workshops and classes in the shop. We currently have a couple of vendors who are interested in teaching classes and Kathy is planning on teaching a class on painting shabby chic furniture. We are also planning on having an Artisans Showcase where we will feature an individual artisan (vendor) for a Saturday or evening. This will allow customers to actually meet and talk with the artisan."</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">Here are some social media links to follow the exciting new developments at The Artisans Marketplace</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">My name is Jonna Vaughn, and I am a Cincinnati native transplanted to the small town of Fairview Tennessee, just outside of Nashville. I am a glass artist specializing currently in fused glass, although I got started in stained glass windows when I first moved to Tennessee in 2000,</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Although I do love my little town (we just got our second traffic light wootwoot!), it is about a 40 mile drive to "town" (Nashville). There are no real source for supplies locally, so I do all of my ordering online from reputable glass companies but I wouldn't trade the country living, the quiet outside, wildlife, and friendly front porch waves for anything.</span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">My full time corporate job left me with weekends only to market my glass doing festivals and art shows. After several years I knew I had to find another way and the ETSY shop was born!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">With the holidays coming, I am feverishly stockpiling finished pendants like a little squirrel. I typically take a break from festivals and shows during the hot summer months and spend that time preparing inventory for the fall festival season. Once I make it through the holidays, it's time to take the winter hours and start preparing for the springtime shows. It took me a few seasons to get out of the "oh my gosh I don't have enough stuff to take to this weekend" mode, where I stayed up like a vampire and ran the kiln so much I got a holiday card from the power company.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">My current goal is to get to and keep my shop inventory level at about 300 pieces. One step at a time, right?</span></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I try to keep people engaged in the shop and Facebook page</span></span><a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="https://www.facebook.com/Tnglassstainsdichroicglass" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/Tnglassstainsdichroicglass</a><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"> </span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Fans of the FB page get a discount code for 10% (hey, it covers shipping!) as do repeat customers. You will also find a monthly dichroic pendant giveaway on the FB page. Following the entry rules is like falling out of bed, and the winner is selected and posted on the page the 1st of every month. Best of all, the winner gets to select their own prize from anything in the shop!</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE1Nzk0NTV8MjcyNDg5NDgzMg" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Fall Fiesta' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mylana" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> Mylana </a> </h2>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CThandmade" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> CThandmade </a> </div>
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$30.6 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/3JandDstyle" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> 3JandDstyle </a> </div>
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$5.99 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MoJosCozyToes" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> MoJosCozyToes </a> </div>
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$15 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CoastalMoss" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> CoastalMoss </a> </div>
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$20 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84293049" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5177778/il_170x135.279842618.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/84293049" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Molten Perfume Oil Coconut H... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LongWinterSoapCo" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> LongWinterSoap... </a> </div>
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$9 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FairyLightsThailand" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> FairyLightsTha... </a> </div>
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$17.49 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/rebeccaplotnick" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> rebeccaplotnic... </a> </div>
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$30 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGivingTreesBees" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> TheGivingTrees... </a> </div>
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$2.5 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/160022416" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/019/1/8031056/il_170x135.491801812_ijbt.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/160022416" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Gypsy Purple chalk painted B... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BlackSheepMill" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> BlackSheepMill </a> </div>
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$125 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheTwistedPretzel" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> TheTwistedPret... </a> </div>
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$18 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DorotaJewelry" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> DorotaJewelry </a> </div>
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$39.9 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59053208" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/002/0/5286902/il_170x135.360944952_l8as.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/59053208" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Tea Teabags 50 Apple / Cinna... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/teaman" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> teaman </a> </div>
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$6 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108041165" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/003/0/6058379/il_170x135.378604719_km8w.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/108041165" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Natural Burlap Table Runner ... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Wonders4You" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Wonders4You </a> </div>
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$24 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75647800" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/002/0/5545825/il_170x135.372076946_btf8.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75647800" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> BURNOUT- Amber and Patchouli... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SoapForYourSoul" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SoapForYourSou... </a> </div>
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$7 </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today's featured artisan is perfect for the upcoming harvest season; Patricia Rey of Belvidere, Tennessee creates ornaments, birdhouses, and more out of natural, homegrown gourds. She harvests, prepares, and decorates the gourds by hand and sells them online at her shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tishlee">Tishlee</a> </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I retired nearly three years ago and live in a rural area called Belvidere. One of the great things about living here is that it’s a hub to several major cities or towns which lends access to just about anything. My home is nearly centered between Nashville and Chattanooga, Tullahoma and Huntsville, and Winchester and Fayetteville. Many of my crafting supplies come from surrounding towns and cities in homebuilder and large retail stores. I just discovered a quaint little shop though, much to my pleasure, where I can get certain items closer to my home. It’s among several other small shops within ‘The Shoppes at Cokers’ in Tullahoma. There are times when I still can’t find what I need, so I order those on the net from specialty catalogs, shops, or stores. Etsy also has some nice items I have my eye on and am considering for use in future projects. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">The year I retired from the work force, I grew a variety of gourds, though my husband who encourages me in my endeavor has now taken over that aspect of the craft. My original crop was more prolific than I intended, and sense I don’t like to waste it gave me incentive to try my hand at a hobby of crafting. I did my research, and once I finished my first project I was hooked. To me it was almost like a miracle. The process went from a tiny seed, to a beautiful fruit, to an ugly dried and moldy gourd that rattled when shook, to one that was dry after being scrubbed clean of mold and film on the outside, to one cut open, deseeded and sanded, to a completed project that gave me a sense of - wow.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://img1.etsystatic.com/006/0/6922211/il_570xN.393889327_4x3m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/006/0/6922211/il_570xN.393889327_4x3m.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>
</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Most of the gourds I work with at the moment are Mexican bottle and pear. I have gone a bit further though in creating my Christmas ornaments. It was impossible for me to find the figurines I needed to complete the vision I had for my ornaments, so I made my own with polymer clay. I was pleased with how my figurines turned out, and once I began using a visor magnifier, I was even more pleased at how detailed I could make them. In fact the magnifiers are handy for using with many of my projects.</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I prefer to pick my gourds when the vine dies back and then lay them out where air can circulate around them. And once they are dried out, I gather them up for storage and cleaning. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">The cleaning process is simple though some elbow grease is required. The mold and thin membrane on the outside of the gourd must be removed. I like to use warm soapy water, a rectangular non-abrasive scrubber with a handle, metal pot scrubber, small crochet hook, tooth brush, and kitchen knife for scraping stubborn film. The crochet hook is especially handy on and around the stem and navel. I’m careful however not to gouge or put noticeable scratches in the gourd’s surface. Lastly I run cold water over it while checking for any bits of film I might have missed then set it out to dry. Once dry it’s ready for crafting. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">My sketch pad comes out next. I love playing around with themes, designs, possible figurines, and colors, and also with new ideas and mediums. When a plan is in place I work on the gourd itself. There’s mold inside of it, so when I open it up I always wear a mask or my double-cylinder respirator, depending on the amount of dust, and I wear eye protection. I begin with any one of a Xacto knife, mini jigsaw, or power drill depending on my goal.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I continue to wear a mask or respirator and eye protection while cleaning the inside of a gourd and also gloves to protect my hands from the rough sandpaper. For gourds with small holes like in birdhouses, I use a long-handled flat-head screw driver, long-handled forceps, and my fingers. For other gourds I use my fingers, forceps, and various scrapers for tough jobs. Once the gourd, other than birdhouse, is cleaned out I sand the inside using medium and fine non-clogging sandpaper till its nice and smooth and the inside film is removed. If the film is stubborn I use an attachment on my rotary (dremel) tool. Sometimes I also notice a few rough places on the outside of the gourd and then sand them with medium and fine sanding blocks. When I’m finished with cleaning and sanding, I wipe it down with a damp cloth to remove any dust. It’s then ready for crafting. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">The major tools I use for crafting mainly consist of a dremel for carving, a wood-burning tool, and a glue gun. As for my choices for creating color, finishes, and figurines, I prefer high quality acrylic and spray paints and leather dyes, UV protection sprays and an acrylic finisher, and polymer clay. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">A few of my items had been sold by my daughter at a grammar school craft fair last year, and I’ve sold several to acquaintances and through my shop on Etsy, of which is linked to Facebook and Twitter. My goal is to build my inventory and rent a space in a craft show, with my husband’s assistance, and attend a workshop or two next spring or fall. For now though I’m preparing for this Holiday season that is nearing rapidly. I hope to list several more items in my shop before that time arrives.</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I enjoy the process of creating, and I too enjoy the wow factor that comes at the end of each project. It’s finished…and I love it. Yeah. I can hardly wait to set up my prop and take pictures, do the write-up on it and place it in my shop on Etsy where I can share it with the world.</span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SnowWhiteStudio" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SnowWhiteStudi... </a> </div>
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$79 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/KiwiTiniCreations" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> KiwiTiniCreati... </a> </div>
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$4.75 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88970728" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5684394/il_170x135.297015363.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/88970728" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> ARCHANGEL FEATHER 4 - Lucife... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RAVENSTAMPS" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> RAVENSTAMPS </a> </div>
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$35 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/156435358" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/017/0/5961788/il_170x135.478639072_qvod.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/156435358" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Blue vintage styled feather ... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sarasewsvintage" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> sarasewsvintag... </a> </div>
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$28 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99437094" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/5116659/il_170x135.335658320.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99437094" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Passport Cover - Stylish Fea... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/beesocks" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> beesocks </a> </div>
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$5.25 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Noaki" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Noaki </a> </div>
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$250 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99297738" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6104781/il_170x135.335156520.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/99297738" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Resuable Wall Stencils Small... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/royaldesignstencils" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> royaldesignste... </a> </div>
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$22 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/123123542" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/016/0/6886227/il_170x135.425699199_qpgf.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/123123542" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Feathers hand printed drypoi... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Printstore" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Printstore </a> </div>
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$65 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110832310" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/004/0/6046047/il_170x135.380388992_dh22.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/110832310" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Silver Feather Minimalist St... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ViperCoraraDesigns" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ViperCoraraDes... </a> </div>
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$16 </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-75256667896254243292013-08-07T17:31:00.003-07:002013-08-07T17:31:51.699-07:00Featured Artisan: Betsy's Rag Bag of Jasper, Tennessee<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today, we are going to be hearing from Miss Betsy, the owner of the online shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetsysRagBag">Betsy's Rag Bag</a> . She is a veteran crafter and sells hand sewn goods, paper beads, bonnets, and more. Let's hear what Betsy has to say about her shop and other local venues she sells at. Thanks, Betsy, and best of luck for your new online business!</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Hey Y'all, I'm Betsy, a writer, filmmaker, small business owner, aunt, big sister of five and little sister of two, home school graduate, and daughter at home. I live in a darling little country town called Jasper, the "Gateway to the beautiful Sequatchie Valley".</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I love upcycling things, particularly magazines and clothing. Taking them apart and turning them into new, updated usable items is something I've been doing since I was a kid. The idea of turning my passion into a business was brought to my attention one day by a friend who said, "Why don't you sell those, they are so pretty!". She then recommended Etsy to me. However, I continued to resist the idea of selling my creations, not wanting to part with them. I resisted for about another year, till Finally, I ran out of excuses and started my shop. I've been running it for about six months now and am absolutely loving it.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Since most of my things are made from Upcycled/recycled stuff, I tend to shop at Goodwill. Anything I can't find at Goodwill I get from friends or the big city (Chattanooga) where all the good craft stores like "Michaels" and "Hobby Lobby" are. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<a href="http://img0.etsystatic.com/013/0/7520687/il_570xN.459144312_j30j.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="223" src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/013/0/7520687/il_570xN.459144312_j30j.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>
</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Etsy is not the only place I started to sell at. A local quilt shop called "Sew Notions" asked if I could bring my jewelry and hair accessories in to be put in the window as a display. I also created a website http;//www.betsyragbag.webs.com where I started uploading craft videos and opened a little spin-off shop. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Recently my shop was featured in a magazine called "Shinning Stars". In it I wrote a much more detailed article about what it was like opening my Etsy shop. If you would like to read it click here.</span><a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://shiningstarsmagazine.com/2013/06/03/fhb-review-and-giveaway-betsys-rag-bag-and-mulberry-and-finch/" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">shiningstarsmagazine.com/2013/06/03/fhb-review-and-giveaway-betsys-rag-b...</a></span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Right now I'm focusing mainly on marketing and getting my name out there. Also I'm working on learning the ins-and-outs of this business and navigating my way around Etsy. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Some other places you can find me at...</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Website: </span><a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://betsyragbag.webs.com/" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">betsyragbag.webs.com/</a><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Etsy: </span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BetsysRagBag" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.etsy.com/shop/BetsysRagBag</a><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/pages/Betsys-Rag-Bag/580756478622689</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Pinterest: </span><a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://pinterest.com/betsysragbag/" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">pinterest.com/betsysragbag/</a><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Blog Articles: </span><a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://shiningstarsmagazine.com/2013/06/03/fhb-review-and-giveaway-betsys-rag-bag-and-mulberry-and-finch/" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">shiningstarsmagazine.com/2013/06/03/fhb-review-and-giveaway-betsys-rag-b...</a></span></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-57659184438690971362013-08-04T16:45:00.002-07:002013-08-04T16:45:19.983-07:00Aug 4th Winning Team Treasury<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
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$24 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Grepic" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Grepic </a> </div>
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$4.8 </div>
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$10 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/netlog" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> netlog </a> </div>
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$12 </div>
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$20 </div>
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$22 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ajsweetsoap" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ajsweetsoap </a> </div>
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$6.75 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BeautyandtheBees" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> BeautyandtheBe... </a> </div>
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$22.95 </div>
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$18 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/TootSweetCaramels" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> TootSweetCaram... </a> </div>
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$9.99 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Graphique" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> Graphique </a> </div>
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$1 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100443013" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/013/0/6877316/il_170x135.434927241_4muq.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/100443013" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Honeycomb soap, beehive soap... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BBSoaps" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> BBSoaps </a> </div>
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$1.85 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/astrolaboratory" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> astrolaborator... </a> </div>
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$22 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/120036780" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/009/0/6250921/il_170x135.414345424_t1nh.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/120036780" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> 2 lbs SPELT Milk & Honey Cin... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MarysBreadBasket" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> MarysBreadBask... </a> </div>
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$14.5 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/LongWinterSoapCo" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> LongWinterSoap... </a> </div>
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$4 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/MirandaGrayStudio" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> MirandaGrayStu... </a> </div>
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$36 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MzM5OTc0OTF8MjcyNDc0NDQ0OA" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Garden Wonder' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/thegivingtreesbees" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> thegivingtreesbees </a> </h2>
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Celebrating the wonder of a summer garden!<br /> </h2>
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<tr> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/155967556" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/021/0/6940330/il_170x135.476866553_csd7.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/155967556" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Garden Initial Flag - plexig... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/HugsLove" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> HugsLove </a> </div>
<div style="color: #78c042; float: right; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
$12 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/152766888" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/014/0/7199498/il_170x135.464942651_p69w.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/152766888" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Country garden, cottage gard... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FlotsamJetsamCrafts" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> FlotsamJetsamC... </a> </div>
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$40 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76832465" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6388054/il_170x135.267431406.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/76832465" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Red Willow Basket with entwi... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/nsharon" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> nsharon </a> </div>
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$35 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89020737" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6627185/il_170x135.297331936.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/89020737" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Rustic Garden Bench </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/dragonwooddesigns" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> dragonwooddesi... </a> </div>
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$285 </div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I continued creating work, and within a couple years had run out of room for it all in my apartment, and began offering it for sale at local coffee shops, retail stores, restaurants, and eventually, fine art galleries. I now live in a small house in East Nashville with my dingo dog and get to be creative in my own home studio. I absolutely love what I do and hope to one day travel to some of the wonderful places my art has traveled to.</span></span></div>
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I decided to open a shop on Etsy the day after my birthday in 2010. I was starting to make regular sales in local Nashville venues and art fairs, and wanted to expand my reach to online sites. I was drawn to Etsy for it's amazing shopping experience and easy to navigate pages. After reading the seller handbook, I jumped in and never looked back! I also created a website (<a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.paperfinchstudio.com/" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.paperfinchstudio.com</a>) and have been successfully promoting online ever since! </div>
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<span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Currently, I have a large amount of work at the Renaissance Center in Dickson, TN, The Spa of Cool Springs in Franklin, TN, Old Made Good in East Nashville, TN, and Mad Donna's in East Nashville, TN.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"> I truly recommend Jerry's Art-a-Rama in South Nashville, Pla-za Artist Materials in Downtown Nashville, and Watkins College of Art and Design for art classes. They both offer a wide selection of things to learn. I buy nearly all my supplies from the good people at Jerry's, but also go to Pla-za Artist Materials occasionally when I'm on a tight deadline.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Recently, I've been working to create greeting cards of my work to sell on Etsy, and I hope to offer screen printed canvas bags for the holiday season! I've been posting updates about my progress at </span><a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.facebook.com/PaperFinchArt" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/PaperFinchArt</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"> if you'd like to take a look. </span></span></div>
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Here's where you can find me online:</div>
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Website: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.paperfinchstudio.com/" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.paperfinchstudio.com</a></div>
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Etsy: <a href="http://www.paperfinchart.etsy.com/" style="color: #0192b5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.paperfinchart.etsy.com</a></div>
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Facebook: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.facebook.com/PaperFinchArt" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/PaperFinchArt</a></div>
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Twitter: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.twitter.com/Paperfinch" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/Paperfinch</a></div>
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Pinterest: <a class="external-link-overlay-trigger overlay-trigger" href="http://www.pinterest.com/paperfinchart" rel="#external-link-overlay nofollow" style="color: #0192b5; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.pinterest.com/paperfinchart</a></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I have a giveaway on my Facebook fan page for a free robot art print going on this month, as well as a coupon code for 20% off anything in my Etsy shop using code, "JULYSALE." </span></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-8295460896475682022013-07-16T08:48:00.000-07:002013-07-16T08:48:03.377-07:00Easy Photo Editing, Increase Your Etsy Sales!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Handmade Earrings</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We all know how important having great pictures is for selling your handmade products online, but, still, some of us struggle (yes, that would be me here) to get professional looking photographs to use online in my Etsy store. There are numerous photo editing options available, including photo editing software that might be included with your computer or camera. I have a Mac and I was using the photo editing program build into iphoto; however, I desired to add text to pictures, soften my focal area, make collages, and add special effects...and, I didn't want to pay for it. Ultimately, I discovered a website that lets me do all that and more, while being very user friendly. In fact, I liked it so much, I upgraded to the 4.99 a month version, which includes more fonts, overlays, and special effects.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">This website is <a href="http://www.picmonkey.com/">www.picmonkey.com</a></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Collage Made With PicMonkey of my Handmade Products</td></tr>
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So far, I have had a great response on Facebook and Twitter to my photo collages and edited photos. The earrings in the first picture sold the day I listed them. I am adding text to photos with my shop name and coupon codes to broadcast using social media. PicMonkey is free to try with several price options for upgrading.<br />
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Unfortunately, my digital camera USB cord is broken, so I can't upload pictures for editing until my new cord arrives. I am disappointed because editing my pictures and adding text and special effects with PicMonkey was getting to be quite addictive! I highly recommend this program if you are looking for a very easy to use photo editing and enhancement program.<br />
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Happy sales all!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-90904803026829823432013-07-07T09:40:00.001-07:002013-07-07T09:40:57.007-07:00Eye Of The Tiger: July 7th Winning Treasury for Team Challenge<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTc1NDU3MnwyNzI0NjQ2OTQ4" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Eye of the Tiger' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tngal22" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> tngal22 </a> </h2>
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Inspired by NSRVampChick's earrings. <br /> </h2>
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<tr> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/109487592" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/007/0/5976472/il_170x135.375308557_7vx4.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/109487592" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Tigers Eye Gold Faerie Earri... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NRSVampChick" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> NRSVampChick </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118287678" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/011/0/5404760/il_170x135.436862853_ow8g.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118287678" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Tiger Eye Necklace, Gemstone... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/UrsulasBeadedJewelry" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> UrsulasBeadedJ... </a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/southernbreezestudio" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> southernbreeze... </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/122613792" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/015/1/6621290/il_170x135.451529261_70x0.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/122613792" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Bib necklace with tigers eye... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/evarugina" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> evarugina </a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/ART4GOODFOUNDATION" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> ART4GOODFOUNDA... </a> </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PreciousLTD" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> PreciousLTD </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/150748339" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/010/0/7785960/il_170x135.457530035_8b5w.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/150748339" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Eye of the Tiger Collection ... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BoutBreadMovement" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> BoutBreadMovem... </a> </div>
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</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/152666259" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/010/0/8174109/il_170x135.464561667_49qv.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/152666259" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Eye of the tiger- photograph </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SamshineArt" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> SamshineArt </a> </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77166022" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/000/0/5968030/il_170x135.255023131.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/77166022" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Eye of the Tiger Brass Hairp... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BrightTigerDesigns" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> BrightTigerDes... </a> </div>
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$8.5 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118759402" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img3.etsystatic.com/012/0/6872337/il_170x135.464975031_290f.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/118759402" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Sale - 20% off - Silver Ring... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/AbishEssentials" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> AbishEssential... </a> </div>
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$55.66 </div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-72249917875861600232013-06-23T18:39:00.001-07:002013-06-23T18:39:53.859-07:00Christmas In July<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Ho, ho, ho! Santa is on his way, along with reindeer, snowflakes, holiday trees, religious symbols, and much, much, more. All of this is happening during the upcoming "Christmas in July" retail event, which promises to be a boon for crafters and sellers of handmade holiday goods. Read on to find out more about this holiday extravaganza during the month of July.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So, what exactly is "Christmas in July"? Basically, it is a celebration invented by retailers to get shoppers into stores during the slower summer months when there are no holidays. I remember Christmas in July sales at the big department stores when I was a kid, but now, it has spread to the Internet, where consumers hope to find great deals and get a start on buying holiday merchandise. Back in Wisconsin, we also had a Christmas All Year Round store, where you could buy ornaments, decorations, trees and gifts at any time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">On <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> the Christmas In July sales are a way to draw shoppers in during the month of July and you can choose the type of discount or the way you want to participate. You can offer a discount coupon code, or use an app, like Etsy on Sale, to put your entire shop on sale. Here is a Christmas in July team that can help you with what you need to know! <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/12798/christmas-in-july">http://www.etsy.com/teams/12798/christmas-in-july</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">You don't need to sell holiday themed items, either. Customers are looking for savings and discounts, even if you don't make seasonal items. Just keep in mind that once you decide on your type of sale and what items to add to your shop, you will have to tell your buyers about your sale and promote it. Along with announcing it on your social media and changing some of your shop tags, you can announce your sale with a link on our Team Facebook. You are allowed to announce one listing and one new sale/promotion every week! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/TennesseeCrafts">https://www.facebook.com/TennesseeCrafts</a></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-23064985000544674052013-06-16T07:15:00.001-07:002013-06-16T07:15:10.273-07:00Summer Theme Treasury Contest WInner<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/OTEzMDg1M3wyNzI0NjA3NzQ0" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> 'Summer Sun' </a> by <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/NRSVampChick" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #333333; text-decoration: none;"> NRSVampChick </a> </h2>
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$15 </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> We all love to find the hidden treasure at a yard sale that is mingled in with all the other trash and junk. In fact, these discoveries make me giddy with anticipation that lends a thrill to casing out the neighborhood rummage sales. You never know what lies buried in all of those boxes and piles of unwanted goods or what kind of deal you can work out with the seller.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Last week, I went to a few garage sales and was pleasantly rewarded with this cache of broken jewelry that I purchased for just a couple dollars. The lady explained to me that the pins were missing backs and the necklace was broken, but I told her that I would take it anyway, since I make jewelry and I could always use the beads and parts for another project. Shrugging, she took my two dollars and wished me luck. I rushed home with my loot to enjoy picking out the best beads and harvesting the use able parts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Of course, I haven't had much time to play with my booty, but I did make a pair of brown earrings with the gorgeous moon glow Lucite beads I found. Next on my project is repairing the cat pin and making a necklace with the elephant. Perhaps I will even make a stretchy bracelet with the other brown beads. Who knows? The possibilities are endless!</span><br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-19516272345189275972013-06-08T14:40:00.001-07:002013-06-08T14:41:27.128-07:00Summer is in Full Swing on the Murfreesboro Square!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> Today, it was a pleasant morning, overcast, but not raining and in the 70's, the perfect weather for a long walk. I decided to make the trek down to the Murfreesboro square to report on the Saturday Farmer's market...what an awesome extravaganza it was! I purchased fresh garlic and a catnip plant for a great price and enjoyed the scenic downtown ambiance. Here's the scoop on the Farmer's Market, for anyone who has never been.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">1) There are many vendors with a huge variety. I saw about 40 vendors with everything from grass fed beef, to home roasted coffee, pet treats, vegetables, garden plants, honey, pickles, sausages, eggs, soap, homemade ravioli and more. It was truly a food lovers paradise. The highlight of the market were the many vendors with fresh, luscious peaches. Not all of the food is locally grown, as in Rutherford County. I overheard a vendor mention that he picked the tomatoes he was selling yesterday in Georgia and brought them back here for the market today. All of the vendors were willing to discuss where and how the products were made or grown and there were plenty of names of local farmers from right here in Middle Tennessee.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 2) There was plenty of arts and culture, too! Live music was provided by folk singers from a historical organization and the community theatre was passing out fliers for the upcoming production of Rent. Cafes, bars, and various shops along the square had outside tables set up for mingling and socializing. The atmosphere was festive and representative of a vibrant downtown. The main focus of the market, was; however, on fresh foods, with a few crafts offered. I did not see nearly the amount of beeswax and soap products that were for sale at the other farmer's market at the Ag Center.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">3) There is no central checkout or token exchange, like the other market. Each vendor has his or her own cash register and policies. That means some did not take debit cards, and multiple vendors were having problems with their card readers giving errors. I did not ask, but I do not think you can use a food stamps card here. You can use it at the other market, on John Rice Blvd.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> 4) This is a dog and family friendly market! There were plenty of animals and kids of all ages.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">5) I walked to the market, so I cannot comment on parking, but it did look crowded and that many people had to walk 2-3 blocks from where they parked. There is no city bus service to this market. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">6) The prices were very reasonable and less than the grocery store for a better, fresher product. People on a budget should try to get to this market to extend food dollars.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">Peaches, Squash, and Plants</span></td></tr>
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-524508820330149357.post-67356385306592203992013-06-02T18:43:00.003-07:002013-06-02T18:43:49.973-07:00June 2nd Team Challenge Winning Treasury<h2 style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-left: 10px;">
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$19 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/123242588" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/012/0/6625509/il_170x135.433773383_npdj.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/123242588" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Rose Handblown Glass Paperwe... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PoppyLesti" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> PoppyLesti </a> </div>
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$40 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/booksygirl" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> booksygirl </a> </div>
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$10 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sewwonder" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> sewwonder </a> </div>
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$14.99 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/23596533" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5200758/il_170x135.65858239.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/23596533" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Red-Pink Candles in Espresso... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/mingledhues" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> mingledhues </a> </div>
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$28 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/delezhen" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> delezhen </a> </div>
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$57 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/baconsquarefarm" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> baconsquarefar... </a> </div>
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$60 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/122906982" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/016/0/7240328/il_170x135.424884543_n8em.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/122906982" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Bright Pink Lipstick Nourish... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/FierceMagenta" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> FierceMagenta </a> </div>
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$8 </div>
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<tr><td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/126015787" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/015/0/7749863/il_170x135.436407660_nmni.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/126015787" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> DIY Iron On Bling Transfer f... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EazyOnz" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> EazyOnz </a> </div>
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$10.5 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/119990449" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/009/0/5658695/il_170x135.414143729_7dqt.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/119990449" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> pink vase / pink Home Decor ... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/CarriageOakCottage" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> CarriageOakCot... </a> </div>
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$26 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/130668015" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/014/0/6909493/il_170x135.453642234_ed2j.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/130668015" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Original Pink Painting - Lar... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PysarArt" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> PysarArt </a> </div>
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$560 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101067136" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/000/0/6947583/il_170x135.341675312.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/101067136" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Handmade Soft Leather Pink P... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/GiuseppinasGems" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> GiuseppinasGem... </a> </div>
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$109.95 </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/EcoChicSoaps" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> EcoChicSoaps </a> </div>
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$9 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/104142994" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img0.etsystatic.com/003/0/6071789/il_170x135.355575094_s6ze.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/104142994" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> 24 Light Pink Umbrella Party... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/BelowBlink" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> BelowBlink </a> </div>
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$4.5 </div>
</td> <td style="border: 1px solid #ECECEC; padding: 6px; text-align: left;" width="180px;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53715131" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <img src="http://img1.etsystatic.com/000/0/5980358/il_170x135.261410705.jpg" style="border: none; width: 170px;" /> <br /> </a> <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/53715131" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: #666666; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 10px;"> Spring Blossom Photograph Pr... </span> </a> <br />
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DovieMoon" onmouseout="this.style.textDecoration='none'" onmouseover="this.style.textDecoration='underline'" style="color: #b2b2b2; text-decoration: none;"> DovieMoon </a> </div>
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$20 </div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">1) Please tell us a bit about who is behind The Vintage Honey Shop and how you started your business.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">We are Jennifer & Melissa Gilkes, owners and designers at The Vintage Honey Shop. Not only are we business partners, but we are best friends and sister-in-laws. We are both pretty crafty & would make cute lil things as gifts. We both really just started sewing & making paper items only a year or so prior to opening our shop, so we were a little nervous about opening a shop, but decided to take the plunge after hearing friends & family member say, 'you could sell this stuff'! . We opened up our shop as a fun lil hobby in 2011, but it has turned into a business! </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">2) You have excellent product photo, can you give us some of your best tips and tricks for great photos? (lighting, type of camera, editing software, etc.)</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">Thank you! We take all of our product photos ourselves. We do have a few photos with models wearing our necklaces, but hose are done by professional photographers. 99% of all the photos in our shop are taken by us though. We use a DSLR camera (Canon t1i with a 50mm lens) to take our photographs. We only us natural light, no flash. We take our photographs in the mornings by the window. We set up a white lace fabric on the kitchen table & put up an old white shutter to be in the background. The shutter gives the background a cool vintagey look & it helps reflect light back onto our product. For most of our photographs, you don't even see the shutter! We edit our photos using a free downloadable program by google, Picasa. The most common editing we do using Picasa is cropping, adding or brightening lights & adding contrast to the photos.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">3) Can you please link one of your photos of mamas and babies taken by a professional photographer and tell us about how you found a photographer for your products. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">We have used a professional photographer on 3 occasions for our shop. Twice with a local family photographer, Christina Campbell of Eternal Treasures Photography, and once with a photographer in Fort Wayne, IN who swapped necklaces for photographs! We hired the local photographer to take photos of our us & our shop after Jennifer's family did a family photo session with her. We loved the style of her photography & wanted the same look and feel for our photos. We contacted Christina to see if she did product/business photography. She did and suggested doing our shoot on the back of an old truck located at Miller's Grocery in Christiana, TN. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">We set up 'shop' on the back of the truck and our photographer took photographs of us making necklaces & of our products. We used these photos for our blog & business cards. We recently did another shoot with her, but this time we hired some mothers & babies to model our necklaces. We wanted some professional photos taken of our products in use. We can write the best description of our necklaces in our shop listing, but a photograph is worth a thousand words! Some people want to see a necklace in use. It can help them better to see themselves using our necklaces! The other photographer we have recently used had actually contacted us. She was a customer who loved our necklaces & wanted more for herself and to give as gifts. So we traded necklaces for a photo shoot! She had a beautiful editorial style to her photography that we loved. She had a big ol' play date with her friends & they all wore our necklaces! It was a great trade that we loved & appreciated! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">Before you hire your own photographer or decide to use one, you will want to find a photographer that will give you full rights to your photos and one that will give you print rights as well. You will also need to have your models to sign releases, giving you full rights to using them.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">4) What special things do you do for branding your shop? Are the necklaces packaged a certain way? What do you include with your orders?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">Before we opened our shop, we contacted a graphic designer to create a logo for us. We traded products for a logo & etsy shop banner. If you don't personally know a graphic designer like we did, you can just search 'logo' on etsy. You will find a ton of talented graphic designers that can create a great logo for your business! Once we got our 'bee', we were branded! We have our logo on our social media sites, blog, business cards & etsy shop. We even had a stamp made of out logo that add to a tag on our packaging. We felt that if we are going to start a shop, we might as well do it right! Getting a logo professionally made for us was one of the best decisions we ever made! Even though you are a handmade shop doesn't mean you shouldn't look professional! </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">Every order we send out is hand wrapped in tissue paper, wrapped up in bakers twine and a beautiful paper doily and tag are added to the outside of the package. Inside the order, we place two business cards. A mini one & one that has a coupon code for free shipping towards their next order with us. We want opening our necklaces to be an experience! We want our customers to smile while they are opening their order from us! Making sure our packaging is super cuter is very important to us! We get lots of compliments & feed back on our packaging. Yes, it takes a lot of time to hand wrap every order, especially when you have 20+ going out at a time, but it is worth it when get photos back from customers of not only our product, but the way it came wrapped to them!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">5) Are your products ready to ship or do you make them custom? If you make them to order, how do you work production into your time management schedule?</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">The majority of all of our products are ready to ship. Our rosette cuffs are made to order, but we make sure that we allow enough time to complete them without feeling rushed, so we say to allow up to 7 days for their item to be handmade. We do get a lot of custom requests for necklaces & those turn around times are a week as well. Our first year of business, we made most everything made to order, but that ended up causing a lot of stress on us, especially around Christmas. We decided that we would make all of our necklaces ready to ship. It was one of the best things we ever did!! Now all we have to do is ship...sometime on same day a purchase!</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">We will also give a coupon code for 10% off using code: </span><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: purple;">midtenn</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">Here are some links for you of our past photo shoots:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><a href="http://www.diaimagesblog.com/2013/05/the-vintage-honey-shop.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1369936980887_3580" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">http://www.diaimagesblog.com/2013/05/the-vintage-honey-shop.html</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">Here is the link to our photoshoot we did last year in Christiana:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><a href="http://www.thevintagehoneyshop.com/2012/09/our-photoshoot.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1369936980887_3592" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">http://www.thevintagehoneyshop.com/2012/09/our-photoshoot.html</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">And here is a link to our most recent photoshoot:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><a href="http://www.thevintagehoneyshop.com/2013/05/we-recently-had-another-photo-shoot.html" id="yui_3_7_2_1_1369936980887_3591" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">http://www.thevintagehoneyshop.com/2013/05/we-recently-had-another-photo-shoot.html</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;"><br /></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">Here are our shop & social medial links:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">SHOP: </span><a href="http://www.thevintagehoneyshop.etsy.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">www.thevintagehoneyshop.etsy.com</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">BLOG: </span><a href="http://www.thevintagehoneyshop.com/" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">www.thevintagehoneyshop.com</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">FACEBOOK: </span><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thevintagehoneyshop" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/thevintagehoneyshop</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">TWITTER: </span><a href="http://www.twitter.com/theVHshop" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/theVHshop</a><br style="background-color: white; color: #454545;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;">INSTAGRAM: </span><a href="http://www.instagram.com/thevintagehoneyshop" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: white; color: #2862c5; outline: 0px;" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/thevintagehoneyshop</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #454545;"> or look for us @thevintagehoneyshop</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Today, we are going to hear from Rebecca about her brand new online shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SewSweetCalico?ref=seller_info_count">Sew Sweet Calico</a> . This shop specializes in adorable cotton pillowcases, made right here in Tennessee. Rebecca is a seasoned Etsy seller in her other shop, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RebeccasAccents">Rebecca's Accents</a> , with over 100 sales of her handmade knit goods, she knew that she enjoyed selling her handmade goods online and set out to create a second shop with a unique identity for her sewn cotton goods. Let's hear what Rebecca has to say about her new shop and selling on Etsy.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I used to sew all my clothes, for family and friends, when I was in my teens and for about 20 years. I even made suits for my husband! But in the last 10 years I really did not sew at all--cranky sewing machines with chronic tensions issues make it a battle, and I was content to delve into yarn and crochet.</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Now I have purchased a new sewing machine and am having great fun getting back into the swing of it! I hope to make quilts one day, I am fascinated with the colors and techniques of this true American art form. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Yarn hobbies, both crochet and knitting, are what I have done a lot of. I love quality yarn, which costs a lot of course. So doing small projects as I do on Etsy does not break the bank. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Lessons: My first shop I opened at the end of winter, and my crochet shop is geared for cold weather. I knew nothing about Etsy, teams, marketing, treasuries, or FB. Needless to say, nothing happened. Now I know get in there with teams, favoriting and interacting with other sellers, and making treasuries. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">Second shop was SOOO much easier to open than the first. I think Etsy has greatly improved their format. Just be sure you think wisely before you choose a username: it cannot be changed. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I am working on pillowcases now, and hope to have more selections, and quantity of each, in the next few weeks. I will be adding sets of pillowcases, as many people want two. </span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">I am thinking of adding totes, and after that, perhaps some baby items. Little quilting projects? I hope so!</span><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><br style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;" /><span style="color: #333333; line-height: 21px; text-align: left;">For me, calico pillowcases, sewing cotton accessories, etc, did not fit in with my yarn accessory shop. I had read on some teams that it can work better if your shop has an overall theme, or medium, rather than very different sorts of items. I will find out if it's true!</span></span></span><br />
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