Etsy Lush: Free Marketing and Promotional Site For Your Online Crafts

Green Tea and Cherry Blossom Candles As Seen On Etsy Lush

Everyone who sells crafts likes free marketing opportunities, right? You need to invest either time or money in getting your creations seen by your target market. Etsy Lush is a site for buyers to browse some of the best of handmade crafts, and for sellers to show off their wares. You can visit the website here: http://etsylush.com/

How does Etsy Lush work? There are 2 options, a free to submit category and a paid submission category. Simply choose the paid or free option and fill out an item submission form. If your item meets the guidelines, it will be placed in a queue to appear on Etsy Lush. The paid submissions appear on the front page, which rotates, and the free ones are in the gift guides, divided by category.

There are some guidelines for submitting, please read them all before you do, but the 2 important ones are that pictures cannot be more than 1MB and some categories are not being accepted at this time. An example of something you cannot submit is jewelry, unless you personally made a majority of the beads or components. For example, if you made a ceramic cross and hung it on a necklace as a pendant, that would be OK, but if you bought a cross and made it into a necklace, that would be a no-no. The rules change to reflect what categories are very saturated, helping to display a diverse selection. Also, you can only submit one item a day. Sometimes, items are not selected for display if the photo is poor or you have exceeded your limit for submissions. Please read all the guidelines before submitting, to avoid disappointment.

Additionally, Etsy Lush picks treasuries to display in the featured section that are made entirely from items on the site, so if you submit, the odds are high to appear in a few high-class treasuries! This treasury is from the featured page. To participate in the fun, join the Etsy Lush team. You must make 2 treasuries a month to join. Making treasuries gets you free exposure too, especially if your treasury is chosen to be featured. You can join the team here, but make sure to read all the rules for participation: http://www.etsy.com/teams/8706/etsylush

'Fireworks are Made to Explode' by bethsknits

and showcase beautiful color www.etsylush.com

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Rainbow Snake Scarf han... practicallyfri... $25.00	Cha Cha Charm Bracelet ... perlesdeverre $55.00	8,2 x 11,8 inches Origi... magoons $69.00	Yellow Jar Candle, Summ... Mylana $18.00
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Latest Treasury Game Winner

' Mid Century Woodland' by Mylana

Vintage items and a woodland vibe.

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Fruits, Veggies, Flowers, and Fun: Martin's Garden Center in Murfreesboro



My Watermelon From Martin's All Sliced Up

Looking for a family destination destination in Murfreesboro where the focus is on fresh, healthy eating and improving the look of your yard? Try Martin's Garden Center. They are located at 1020 N.W. Broad Street.

I found Martin's last week while looking for a fresh catnip plant for my kitty. Having no car, I hopped on the Rover bus to look for a plant at Walmart. I greatly prefer shopping local and supporting family businesses, so I asked the bus driver where to go in Murfreesboro to buy plants. He answered, "Martin's, everyone knows that is where you go for plants and gardening, plus the staff is friendly and the prices are good."

Now, I had never heard of Martin's, or been on that section of Broad Street before, but the Rover drivers took good care of me and made sure I was dropped off right in front. The place was large and welcoming with a gift shop, greenhouse, and an adjacent woodworking business. When I entered the greenhouse, I was greeted by a smiling teenage girl offering free melon and strawberry samples. I grabbed a sample and asked about the catnip. Of course they had catnip, along with hundreds of other herbs, from the mundane to the exotic, including such offerings as lavender and pineapple sage.

In the greenhouse, they also had flowers, vegetables, trees, shrubs, fruit trees, fertilizer, and lawn decor. The gift shop had tasty treats like jams and jellies and an assortment of seasonal, fresh produce. I asked where the produce is grown. All of the produce is grown in Southern Kentucky by Mennonite farmers. I'd prefer Rutherford County, but grown in Kentucky is better then the produce flown in from Chile at the grocery store.

Stuffing my basket with huge beefsteak tomatoes, cucumbers, potatoes, catnip, and a watermelon, I was on my way back to the bus stop and thinking of the delicious fruit and salad I was going to enjoy. The Murfreesboro farmer's market on the square is amazing, but it is only open on Saturdays. The other market on John Rice Blvd. is not serviced by the bus. I am so happy that I discovered Martin's as an alternative to the farmers market, and I spent over an hour looking at the huge selection of plants and gardening items.

Here is Martin's website for more information:
http://www.martinshomeandgarden.com/



Summer Fashion Soptlight



Mineral Makeup Made in TN http://www.etsy.com/listing/99422793/complete-makeup-kit-12-pcs-kit-custom

Warm weather is here and the season is now to wear all things colorful and bright. Like the handmade mineral makeup above from BeauteCrue, Tennessee artisans are making all sorts of wonderful items for you to show off during the summer months. Let's take a look at some of the summer trends and pictures of goods made right here in TN. Whether to adorn yourself, or your home, get aboard the warm weather wagon and get your inspiration from the season!

Summer Trends:

-bright colors

-light fabrics

-wood jewelry

-bohemian maxi dresses

-sandals

-beach and nautical theme jewelry and prints

-flower and nature accessories

Flower hair clip by BowCheekyCreations:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/98752575/blue-glamour-rose-hair-bloom-bow-clip

 



Turquoise Makeup Bag from Dieseline:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/99583778/handmade-makeup-bag-cosmetics-bag

Pink Wall Art by Liz K Zook:
http://www.etsy.com/listing/99674181/flowers-and-squiggle-8-by-10

Colorful Glass Necklace by Llanwynn's:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/99789202/color-drops-glass-beaded-fringe-necklace

Flower Note Cards from Dianne's Creative Place:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/96974385/greeting-card-set-thinking-of-you-blank

 

Beach Fine Art Photo from DDM Photography:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/100460130/fine-art-photography-8x10-print-sunrise

Handmade Earrings from Mylana:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Mylana

Treasury Contest Winner: LeoToes

'My Trip to the Moon' by bellyartistcafe

There is much adventure and shopping to be had on the moon. Many lil green people are waiting to welcome you. Beware of green mutants selling cookies. Oh, and don't forget your earth dust or you won't remember how to get home.

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