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holiday goodies to wear

I can't tell you how much fun I am having coming up so with Holiday party earring designs, for Holiday parties that I will not be going to. I am just not invited to parties, even though I love a good Holiday party. Now that I'm out of the corporate world, and working from my home studio, I don't get the same invitations to Office Parties and vendor parties like the old days when I was a corporate Interior Designer. So instead, I'm imagining the kind of earrings that I, or my former colleagues, w… Continue

Added by Barbara S. Cromer on December 14, 2009 at 10:43am — No Comments

Making a profit on etsy! do sales really work?

Ok, so you have a product and now you want to set up shop! where to go? We have talked about the cost of selling, and it is getting tougher and tougher. Over this past weekend, I held a 10% sale on some of my products. Well, if I sell a bar of soap for 1.50, then 10% off- then set the shipping at 1.45 (which it turned out the bar was 5 ounces and because it was being shipped to the other side of the country, shipping was 1.76) then etsy takes it's cut, pay pal takes it's cut, and don't forget th… Continue

Added by Valerie on December 13, 2009 at 9:22am — 1 Comment

Congratz to the winners of Blue Christmas Great Finds!!

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Added by Made for Me by Oaklie on December 12, 2009 at 2:18pm — No Comments

A Giveaway on KIZZ! Yipee!!!

hey hey!!! come see what my giveaways about! KIZZ ...day to day. Continue

Added by Crystal Kneller - KIZZ on December 11, 2009 at 9:42pm — No Comments

'Tis The Season to be Jolly!

Hi everyone! Hope that you all are finding time to relax and enjoy wonderful moments with family and friends! Time is flying by and Christmas will be here before we know it! I know its such a busy time and I hope that for all your hard work and precious time, you are making lots of sales! Please stay safe and warm and enjoy every single moment that you can with family and dear friends! I'm wishing a very Merry Christmas and most prosporous New Year to you all!! Slow down a bit and Be Merry!! Oh,… Continue

Added by Donna Sanderson on December 10, 2009 at 4:00pm — No Comments

Win A free 5 ounce Giant Butter Bath Bar in your choice of scents!

Mommy Tyme Gifts is giving away another great bath bar! This one is a giant, 5ounce butter bath bar made with organic cocoa butter, almond oil, essential oils, shea butter, goats milk, and more... You decide on the fragrance! There are several to choose from, including the new Sweet Pea Victorian bar, the new Sandalwood and Pine butter bath bar, Honey Almond, or Lavender... Visit http://mommysreviewsyoucanuse.blogspot.com" target="_blank">http://mommysreviewsyouc… Continue

Added by Valerie on December 8, 2009 at 1:47pm — No Comments

Just in time for Christmas... Great handmade Scarves and more!

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Added by Made for Me by Oaklie on December 7, 2009 at 8:39pm — No Comments

"Art Ist" has been featured ...

Hi Everyone ... I just wanted to share some great news with you ... our own "Art Ist", my hubby and a member here, has been featured in a blog called Live-Make-Create. If you have a minute to read the article, you can find the link here: http://4oneaday.blogspot.com/2009/12/one-day-has-been-featured.html Thanks, everyone ... and hope you're enj… Continue

Added by Small Footprints on December 7, 2009 at 7:22pm — No Comments

selling on Ebay

We are looking for a great way to earn a bit of extra money this holiday season. Our Medical Insurance premiums are due next month. The extra cash will really come in handy. We have tried selling Magnesium Supplement, herbal vitamins, etc, but this is not panning out like we thought. We are considering selling home made jewelry… Continue

Added by Cindy Fallsen on December 3, 2009 at 10:26pm — 1 Comment

MY LIFE IN BLING

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Added by Stephanie on December 1, 2009 at 3:17pm — No Comments

Swarovski Crystal and Pearl Cross Necklace

This stunning necklace is new from Passion For Beads! Now, I am offering "Pick Your Own Sale" in my shop. Click the picture to go to my shop now!

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Added by Passion_For_Beads on November 29, 2009 at 9:52pm — No Comments

Need A Shop Banner, Avatar, Ad???

New blog post...find out who made this really cool ad for me and how much it cost (FYI...VERY little)... VaBeachQuilter's blog Continue

Added by vabeachquilter on November 28, 2009 at 8:37pm — 1 Comment

Sale Through Cyber Monday!

All items in my shop are marked down 15% (except for gift certificates and shipping upgrade) + FREE shipping. Also, with every $25 purchase receive a FREE gift/business card case (of your choice). At time of checkout, list your two choices of cases. First available will be included with your order. If choices are listed, one will be chosen f… Continue

Added by vabeachquilter on November 28, 2009 at 6:43pm — No Comments

Thanks Everyone!

I just wanted to thank everyone for the super nice comments I have received lately, largely due to the fantastic job Sharon did promoting me (thanks again, Sharon!). I really encourage all of our members to submit your information for an opening in Sharon's features! It has been a lot of fun! Also, thanks to everyone who has voted for me in the past two contests on Great Finds! I really appreciate the support! This time I came in 3rd, and based on the competition, that is a great honor, believe… Continue

Added by Valerie on November 28, 2009 at 1:56pm — No Comments

Good Morning All!

Hope everyone had a Great Thanksgiving! Now it's back to work LOL! I have 3 slots left for my Great Finds page. You can post your listing in my group Great Finds on the network On Fire For Handmade. Show off your favorite Christmas Gift… Continue

Added by Made for Me by Oaklie on November 27, 2009 at 11:22am — No Comments

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

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Added by Teresa on November 25, 2009 at 9:35am — No Comments

Holiday Sale

Hi everyone! Just want you all to know that I am having a sale on all earrings in my shop. They will be 25% off (excluding earrings in a set) with free shipping for this weekend (Black Friday thru Cyber Monday - 11/27 thru 11/30)! Hope everyone stays safe and warm and has a great Thanksgiving with lots of friends and family around!! Come by my etsy shop for a visit when you get a moment, relax, browse around, enjoy, and be beautiful!! :) Donna http://www.ag… Continue

Added by Donna Sanderson on November 25, 2009 at 12:52am — No Comments

Okanagan Art - Part 1 of 4

KIZZ...Day to day. Continue

Added by Crystal Kneller - KIZZ on November 24, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

PICK YOUR OWN SALE!!!

I am proudly announcing PICK YOUR OWN SALE event has officially begun! I just wanted to give you a choice to pick your own sale. You can either choose FREE SHIPPING or Buy One Get One 50% off.(Limited Time Offer) Please refer to my shops polices/announcement for details.

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Added by Passion_For_Beads on November 23, 2009 at 12:58pm — No Comments

Craft & Vendor Expo at the Costick Center in Farmington Hills, MI 12/5/09

If you're in the area (southeast MI) on December 5th, I'd love to see you at the Costick Center in Farmington Hills, MI!! The first show in November went well so I've decided to do this one, too. I'm sure you'll have lots of fun shopping in a relaxed setting (rather than a mall), enjoying food and drink, friends, and prizes! On Saturday, December 5, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Costick Center will be transformed into a Craft and Vendor Expo with holiday gift items for everyone on your lis… Continue

Added by Annie on November 22, 2009 at 5:23pm — No Comments