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Etsy Tips: Getting More Views on Etsy

July 18, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

The trick to getting more sales on your handmade products and Etsy.com shop? Getting more views! Rebecca George shared 6 tips for getting your etsy shop seen!

Rebecca says: “It’s generally accepted that the more views you get the more … Read More ...

Apps to Help You Run Your Etsy Shop

May 8, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

If you are looking for ways to make running an Etsy.com shop easier, Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs created a list of her favorite apps and sites to use to easily run her Etsy.com Shop and make it more efficient.… Read More ...

15 Tools the Beginning Crafter Needs

April 28, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

If you are new to the crafting world, you may be a bit overwhelmed with all of the tools and supplies that are out there. Which ones do you really need to purchase?

Katie from Running with a Glue Gun … Read More ...

20 Important Etsy Tips for Beginners

April 11, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Have you recently started your first Etsy.com shop? If you have, or even if you’ve been selling your handmade products for a while, you may want to read through these 20 important Etsy tips for beginners from the Creative Income … Read More ...

3 Tips for a Successful Etsy Store and Etsy Goal Planner Printable

March 17, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Here at Indie Crafts I like to help out fellow handmade businesses by offering up tips and resources, so when I stumbled upon this post by Megan Bush at The Creative Business, I had to share it with y’all!

Megan … Read More ...

Learn the Hand Lettering Basics

February 14, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

As Hand Lettering is really trendy right now, I thought  I would share this handy new guide that Alexandria Heinz recently helped create on FTD.

It includes everything you need to know to get started, including a list of materials … Read More ...

5 Photography Tips For Improving Your Etsy Shop Photos

February 7, 2017 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

One very important part of owning an Etsy.com shop is the ability to take bright and detailed photos that can show off the beauty of your handmade product.

Carmen, from Carmen Whitehead Designs, shared this article on her blog sharing … Read More ...

Tips for a Succesful Craft Fair

November 2, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Craft fairs can be an exciting and lucrative way to sell your handmade goods. They offer a unique opportunity to connect with customers face-to-face and to showcase your products in person. However, as Kali from The Friendly Red Fox discovered, … Read More ...

5 Tips to Prep Your Craft Business for the Holiday Season

September 13, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

The Holiday Season is sneaking up, so it is time to get started on prepping your handmade business for craft shows, selling for gifts, etc. Here is a fabulous article by Rebecca George at the Creative Income blog sharing tips … Read More ...

Having the Courage to Start Your Etsy Shop

August 23, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Etsy.com own CEO, Chad Dickerson recently shared advice on creating your own courage habit, at the Etsy Up conference.  Rachel Gregg at CreativeLive wrote a fabulous article sharing some of Chad’s advice, such as this:

The day you launch … Read More ...

How to Sell at the Craft Fair of Your Dreams

August 16, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Here is a great post by Brittany, Founder of Pop Shop America, on getting into the Craft Fair “of your dreams”! You know, that mega craft fair, where your handmade indie business could do SO well? Yes!

Brittany  talked to … Read More ...

24 Hot Glue Gun Crafts + Tips!

August 12, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Fave Crafts created a round up of 24 Hot Glue Gun Crafts that I just had to share with you guys!

Hot glue is definitely the most popular adhesive in the crafting world I think. Everyone has a hot glue … Read More ...

How to Find Craft Shows in Your Area

August 8, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

If you sell your handmade products at craft shows, one important part of your job/indie business is finding new craft shows and fair to set up at! The folks over at CreativeLive wrote up a great article about just that!… Read More ...

5 Ways to Reduce Stress as a Craft Business Owner

August 6, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Owning and running a handmade business can be quite a task and sometimes a bit stressful. Yes, we love crafting, but it’s not all glue and fabric. There’s also photo editing, applying for shows and opportunities, shipping out product, etc.… Read More ...

How to Juggle a 9-to-5 While Starting Your Craft Business 

July 24, 2016 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

Hey indie business owners and etsy shop owners! If you have been struggling with starting a crafting business on the side, while still working that 9-to-5 job, Here is a really good read by Elise McDowell on her blog House … Read More ...

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