Archive for March, 2010

Howdy, folks! It’s tech week (that’s the polite name) and finals week SIMULTANEOUSLY here at the ranch, so updates are going to be sparse for the next week. However, I had a lovely weekend in Pebble Beach. I always get so inspired whenever I go there! I also bought a lot of awesome hand-made glass [...]

Step Two of the Complete Guide to Selling an Item on Etsy is…. photographing your item! Specifically, photographing your item using a lightbox.

I’ve found a tutorial that shows a very easy way to make one… all you need is a cardboard box, tape, white tissue paper, white posterboard, and a desk lamp.

The first thing to consider is your goal. Are you crafting for enjoyment, or to make money?

If you’re crafting for enjoyment, odds are you already know what you want to make and already have some stuff you want to sell. That’s great!

If you’re crafting for money, the best bet in the long run is to find something you enjoy making. Or else go into a different line of business! Be an accountant, or an engineer! Because if you’re only out for money, you won’t be able to hide it. People can tell, and it’s a huge turn-off.

I’ll be posting about every step in the process of selling an item on etsy, from making the item to photographing it, signing up for etsy, tagging, describing, pricing your item, shipping packaging and basics, advertising, EVERYTHING! Wooo!

Tut Suite just moved to howtokitty.com, and I seem to have lost a few boxes…  Everything will be back soon!