04 23 2012 Crafterminds Transcript

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Crafterminds.comChats every Monday at 4pm Eastern on Twitter hashtag #crafterminds

#CRAFTERMINDS HashTracking.com Report707 tweets generated 1,757,748 impressions, reaching an audience of88,782 followers within the past24 hours

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Top 10 by number of impressions1. crafterminds: 466,7552. modpodgerocks: 337,8963. ilovetocreate: 220,7284. graphicsfairy: 200,2035. makeandtakes: 147,5286. thesickchick: 97,0717. craftleftovers: 41,344

8. countrychiccott: 32,9609. cyngagen: 31,55610.creativegoddess: 24,304

Top 10 by number of tweets1. crafterminds: 1452. modpodgerocks: 573. graphicsfairy: 414. thesickchick: 395. hilemanholdings: 376. ilovetocreate: 347. cyngagen: 288. balancinghome: 289. craftmoore: 2710.thesewingloft: 24

Top 10 by number of followers1. makeandtakes: 12,2942. emarikan: 7,7963. mshafranjewelry: 7,1084. sisterdiane: 6,5285. ilovetocreate: 6,4926. modpodgerocks: 5,928

7. graphicsfairy: 4,8838. crafterminds: 3,2199. sewingsummit: 2,90210.thesickchick: 2,489

about 11 minutes ago RT @sweetrosestudio: RT @crafterminds: Reasons to sell stuff onyour blog: you have a built-in platform for promotion! #crafterminds


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about 19 minutes ago RT @homemadefrontr: e-junkie has a monthly fee, not a goodchoice if you have large files or few sales. #crafterminds

about 24 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: One way to decide what to sell is to hit

pinterest to see which of your blog projects get pinned the most #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago setting retail RT @ravennagirlb: someone recently told me they do5 x! Print photography though maybe material costs are less #crafterminds

about 25 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you have a bunch of blog posts on one topic,could be worth compiling into an ebook for lazy readers! :) #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago :) RT @HomemadeFrontr: My time is up, Im being told we HAVEto adopt an elephant. Thanks for the chat. #crafterminds

about 29 minutes ago RT @SisterDiane: Aw, you #crafterminds folk are making mywhole day! Thank you so much for all the kind words! :-) #crafterminds

about 30 minutes ago If you adopt an elephant, you should get 2. One would be lonely :)RT @HomemadeFrontr: being told we HAVE to adopt an elephant #crafterminds

about 31 minutes ago Aw, you #crafterminds folk are making my whole day! Thank youso much for all the kind words! :-)

about 32 minutes ago My time is up, I'm being told we HAVE to adopt an elephant.Thanks for the chat. #crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Thanks all for another great chat! See you next week#crafterminds

about 32 minutes ago Thx for the chat! #Crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Amazing Chat as always! #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago Thanks for the great chat! #crafterminds

about 33 minutes ago@leahmichon Yes! Mondays at 4pm eastern! schedule of topics on


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our site sidebar http://t.co/MWemmH9b#crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: @crafterminds Might as well make moneyoff of content youve already wrote! #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago Thanks for the chat! #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago :) RT @crafterminds: Thanks to everyone for joining us -interesting chat today! Well have a recap up later #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago@leahmichon Yes :) #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: or giving basic instructions on the blog, and amore in-depth e-pattern for $ #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago@crafterminds is #crafterminds at the same time every week?great conversation!

about 34 minutes ago@crafterminds Thanks for hosting another great chat! :)#crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago@crafterminds Might as well make money off of content you've

already wrote! #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: or giving basic instructions on the blog, and amore in-depth e-pattern for $ #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago Thanks to everyone for joining us - interesting chat today! We'llhave a recap up later on crafterminds .com #crafterminds

about 34 minutes ago@alwaysnwonder@modpodgerocks my SIL sells stamped cards.

She has to use the stampin up little tm on the backs of all them #Crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago okay, gots to go, my husband came home sick. Thanks for the chat@crafterminds. #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago or giving basic instructions on the blog, and a more in-depth e-pattern for $ #crafterminds


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about 35 minutes ago RT @HomemadeFrontr: E-book is a tricky term, because it doesnthave to be a book. Could be a tutorial or recipes or expertise. #crafterminds

about 35 minutes ago Thanks all have a happy week! #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago E-book is a tricky term, because it doesn't have to be a 'book'.Could be a tutorial or recipes or expertise. #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: If you have a bunch of blog posts on one topic,could be worth compiling into an ebook for lazy readers! :) #crafterminds

about 36 minutes ago If you have a bunch of blog posts on one topic, could be worthcompiling into an ebook for lazy readers! :) #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @modpodgerocks: If I sold e-books, Idtake extra time to make sure the cover caught peoples eye! #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago Photos would be key! RT @modpodgerocks: If I sold e-books, Idtake extra time to make sure the cover caught peoples eye! #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago@modpodgerocks and you have to have a stamp on your products

for this? I think I'm lost. @craftmoore@madiganmade#crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago YesRT @modpodgerocks: You have to be apply and be chosenbased on ur crafts. RT @craftmoore: what is a juried craft fair? #Crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago YES! RT @TheSickChick: @crafterminds Definitely,@sisterdianes craft blogging books are fantastic too! #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago Same RT @crafterminds: RT @HomemadeFrontr: @crafterminds

All the e-books Ive bought were referred by people I trust. #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: If I sold e-books, Id take extra time tomake sure the cover caught peoples eye! #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago@crafterminds Design was pleasing + info was good + I wanted tosupport the author. #crafterminds


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about 37 minutes ago RT @craftmoore: If it is a book I would buy hardback, Ill buy asan e-book. RT @crafterminds: Has anyone BOUGHT an ebook? #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: I have bought an ebook with indepth info on

something, like making Resin Jewelry #crafterminds

about 37 minutes ago Wow, some great tips just from us being buyers!!


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about 38 minutes ago I have bought an ebook with indepth info on something, likemaking Resin Jewelry #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago@sisterdiane has a great ebook class coming up in July:

http://t.co/uXUJJq9P#crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago OK guys, have to head out. Great chat! #crafterminds

about 38 minutes ago RT @TheSickChick: Something I cant get elsewhere, know theauthor and/or its an e version of a print book but cheaper. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago@crafterminds All the e-books I've bought were referred bypeople I trust. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago You have to be apply and be chosen based on ur crafts. RT@craftmoore: what is a juried craft fair? RT @madiganmade#crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago I have bought e-magazines #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago@sisterdiane is AMAZING in general. If you don't know heralready, visit her blog at http://t.co/l20yid9N ! #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago@crafterminds Something I can't get elsewhere, know the authorand/or it's an e version of a print book but cheaper. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings there are etsy sellers who make stamps.#crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings We have a local stamp store that sells them.Some business supply stores do too. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago@craftmoore Where a commitee decides whose work gets in.They don't take all comers, you have to meet their standards. #crafterminds

about 39 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: You can sell ebooks on Amazon!#crafterminds


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about 40 minutes ago Has anyone BOUGHT an ebook? If so, what made you buy?#crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: http://t.co/Sg5E9cni RT @craftmoore:

@sisterdiane has a great e-book class. I took it and learned a ton! #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago Agree! RT @crafterminds: http://t.co/LH9nfJW4 RT@craftmoore: @sisterdiane has great e-book class. I took it & learned a ton! #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago what is a juried craft fair? RT @madiganmade: @modpodgerocksmy SIL got burned at a juried craft fair for that! #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago How do you all use ebooks? Giveaways? Intro product? Mainfeature of your shop? #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: http://t.co/8DJVVz5U RT @craftmoore:@sisterdiane has a great e-book class. I took it and learned a ton! #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: Originalillustration/design is best to sell, cause it is harder to knockoff#Crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago You can sell ebooks on Amazon! #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: Originalillustration/design is best to sell, cause it is harder to knockoff#crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago I don't know much about ebooks, but I know that they can be agreat way to boost income #crafterminds

about 40 minutes ago@madiganmade Yes, I didn't learn about that until about two years

ago! #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago Where can you get custom design stamps made? #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago Ooh... gonna have to buy that... :) RT @TheSickChick:@craftmoore@sisterdiane has an ebook of that class now #crafterminds


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about 41 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: Originalillustration/design is best to sell, cause it is harder to knockoff#crafterminds

about 41 minutes agohttp://t.co/Sg5E9cni RT @craftmoore: @sisterdiane has a great e-

book class. I took it and learned a ton! #crafterminds

about 41 minutes ago Aw, thanks! RT @alwaysnwonder: @modpodgerocks@graphicsfairy I agree! Karen, you are amazing! #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Original illustration/design is best to sell,cause it is harder to knockoff#crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@modpodgerocks my SIL got burned at a juried craft fair for that!(she did not have the tm for the stamp company on her cards) #Crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: This is an ex. of an angel policy fromProvoCraft - selling designs made with Cricut http://t.co/o2iwiPtl#crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@PearlGateway :) #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@craftmoore She has an ebook of that class now, if you just want

to read it all at once :) #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@Creative_Income For a takeaway at craft fairs - I do a mini zine- try and make it related to your higher ticket items #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago RT @HoneybearLane: I sell high priced quilts but also kits,patterns for lower price pts #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago Yes please RT @crafterminds: Anyone want to talk about ebooks

for the last 5 mins? #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@PearlGateway You bet! :) #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago Sure! RT @crafterminds: Anyone want to talk about ebooks forthe last 5 mins? #crafterminds


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about 42 minutes ago@sisterdiane has a great e-book class. I took it and learned a ton!RT @crafterminds: talk about ebooks for the last 5 mins? #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago@modpodgerocks@graphicsfairy I agree! Karen, you are

amazing! #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago yes, I'd love to hear what ppl think about ebooks #crafterminds

about 42 minutes ago okay babes is bawling. ta-ta #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago This is an example of an angel policy from ProvoCraft - sellingdesigns made with Cricut http://t.co/LflpyIbA#crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@crafterminds "DYO" = having a few styles of items andallowing people to pick fabric for each part #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@decorablesart doing so much multitasking didn't even see youhere until you were saying goodbye lol #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@decorablesart doing so much multitasking didn't even see youhere until you were saying goodbye lol #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@graphicsfairy@craftleftovers@hildmanholdings@thesickchickThanks for your ideas! #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago@crafterminds Sure #crafterminds

about 43 minutes ago Anyone want to talk about ebooks for the last 5 mins?#crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago Original illustration/design is best to sell, cause it is harder toknockoff, and you know a lot of people do that! #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago@crafterminds I think she means Custom Items, you make to fittheir order specifications. #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago RT @countrychiccott: Ditto! Love to do etsy shop product reviews


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on my blog! :) #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago@creativegoddess Great tip!! Thanks so much! #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago@graphicsfairy That is why you rock . . :D #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago What is Design Your Own? #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago I sell high priced quilts but also kits and patterns for lower pricepoints so if ppl can't afford the quilt they can make it #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago@HoneybearLane The limits given to be able to sell originalartwork -for instance, rubber stamps, and you sell cards with them #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago Smart! RT @TheSewingLoft: always have a take away for clients.Stickers, candy jar - right next to your biz cards #crafterminds

about 44 minutes ago@betterlifebags do you mean, selling a design your own kit? or isthere something called "Design Your Own"? #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago@countrychiccott ooh, awesome! Thanks Angie. I think I amgoing to add them into my shop. #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago RT @betterlifebags: Those of you who sell in handmade... DesignYour Own is really popular. No inventory to store #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago go to http://t.co/bc9APqUT RT @leahmichon: wow, the#crafterminds chat goes quickly! trying to keep up.... #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago YES! Add Ons! @iLoveToCreate: Little $1-$5 deals also workgreat to throw in your online too! #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago always have a take away for clients. Stickers, candy jar - right nextto your biz cards #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago Not me! RT @modpodgerocks: A lot of people have limits to the #of things you can sell with their designs before they charge u #crafterminds


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about 45 minutes ago@leahmichon we always say "just ride the wave" :) #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago@HoneybearLane It's whether they allow you to use their designsin products you sell. #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @TheSewingLoft: Think good, better, bestwhen pricing. #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: If you use other peoples artwork in yourhandmade items, you NEED to know their angel policy. #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago@tarabrose ooh, nice, good to know. Thanks! #crafterminds

about 45 minutes ago what is an angel policy? RT @modpodgerocks: If you use otherpeoples artwork in your handmade items, know their angel policy. #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago wow, the #crafterminds chat goes quickly! trying to keep up....

about 46 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Little $1-$5 deals also work great to throwin your online too! discount/sales section grabs attention #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago@alwaysnwonder@countrychiccott Try it! You never know!#crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago@madiganmade haha, yes. I get pins and comments on them, andI liked doing them a lot @countrychiccott#crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago@alwaysnwonderhttp://t.co/dZpjwFKD for you... #crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago RT @TheSewingLoft: Think good, better, best when pricing.

#crafterminds

about 46 minutes ago Great tip! RT @creativegoddess: @PearlGateway Ive startedoffering FREE shipping. Build it into the total price. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago I embroider on them!! RT @alwaysnwonder: can someone sellflour sack towels from Target, that theyve painted on or stenciled? #crafterminds


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about 47 minutes ago@alwaysnwonder You can definitely sell them. Even sell the"blanks" so people can do their own thing. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Little $1-$5 deals also work great to throw in your online too!

Also a discount/sales section grabs attention too! #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago@makeandtakes I can't wait! I sell a diy craft zine:http://t.co/vcHZZlmj#crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago@countrychiccott no, but I have tons of pins on my ombre towelsand my stenciled towels, wonder if people would buy them? #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Especially ombr towels? ;) RT @countrychiccott:@alwaysnwonder well yes you can! Have you tried yet?? #Crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago A lot of people have limits to the # of things you can sell with theirdesigns before they charge you. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago@alwaysnwonder you don't have to make the towel itself. Justpaint on it! #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago RT@iLoveToCreate I saw on a reality show, guys had a "chum"table, those things people grab cause they are cheap! #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago@PearlGateway I've started offering FREE shipping. Build it intothe total price. I sell before others whose items costs less! #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago If you use other people's artwork in your handmade items, youNEED to know their angel policy. #crafterminds

about 47 minutes ago Why not? RT @alwaysnwonder: can someone sell flour sacktowels from Target, that theyve painted on or stenciled? #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago ya I saw my Target purse at the queen bee mkt with some flowerssewn on haha RT @alwaysnwonder: so can someone sell... #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago@alwaysnwonder Sure. You added art to it! #crafterminds


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about 48 minutes ago@alwaysnwonder Of course! Why not? Promote them in sets asgifts :D #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago yes! RT @alwaysnwonder: so can someone sell something like

flour sack towels from Target, that theyve painted on or stenciled? #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago@alwaysnwonder well yes you can! Have you tried yet??#crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago I saw on a reality show, guys had a "chum" table, those thingspeople grab cause they are cheap! #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago Great question, I need an answer too RT @PearlGateway: Whatdo you do if your shipping is more expensive than the actual item? #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago Think good, better, best when pricing. @crafterminds Craft fairs -visually exciting, low-ticket items for new buyers. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Pull together other crafty folks in your areaand host a fair/event. I helped with social media and swag ! #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago@crafterminds Where can I find an example of your zine? Arethey still available? #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago@CraftLeftovers I'm local to Seattle and went to UCU last winter.It was AWESOME!!! Do it! What do you sell? #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago@PearlGateway I know a lot of people who sell in batches, soinstead of 1 card, a batch of 5. #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago Or do you have to actually make the flour sack towel too?#crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago RT @TheSewingLoft: @creativegoddess thats great. Also checkout displays. Remember to think vertical! #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago@PearlGateway The buyer has to deal with it, or you can charge


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more for your item! #crafterminds

about 48 minutes ago That sounds cool! RT @CraftLeftovers: Im looking into doingUrban Craft Uprising this year. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago@crafterminds That's great advice! #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago RT @PearlGateway: What do you do if your shipping is moreexpensive than the actual item? #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago@crafterminds@makeandtakes Um yes, it's imperative that weget together before I head out! #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago so can someone sell something like flour sack towels from Target,that they've painted on or stenciled? #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago@PearlGateway Always charge the right shipping cost. I've beensurprised that people pay the $1 shipping for the 50cent zine. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago@crafterminds@modpodgerocks. Yes!!! Let's make it a fun craftytrip!! #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago Pull together other crafty folks in your area and host a fair/event. Ihelped with social media and swag ! #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago You could sell multiples together. RT @PearlGateway: What doyou do if your shipping is more expensive than the actual item? #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago ya how bout that meetup! RT @alwaysnwonder:@HoneybearLane funny, aww, now I miss you even more. @crafterminds@modpodgerocks#crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago@betterlifebags Please do! :D #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft Going to talk to vendors, take pics, definitelydisplays & the general space. #crafterminds

about 49 minutes ago Craft fairs - visually exciting, low-ticket items for new buyers.


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always have one "introductory" item for $5 or $10 or $20 #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago I'm looking into doing Urban Craft Uprising this year.#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@TheSickChickThank you! I love tax season :) #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago RT @HoneybearLane craft fairs are tricky bc you have to have aton of inventory and you dont know for sure what will sell #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@makeandtakes There's another one coming up - we should gettogether when it happens :) & @modpodgerocks#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago What do you do if your shipping is more expensive than the actualitem? #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@modpodgerocks well I obviously didn't contact you, YET ;)#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago I was recently involved in a 21+ craft fair/event! Over 800+people showed up, even guys came! #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Some craft fairs may cost more than you can sell in one day.Those aren't worth it! #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Also, price everything out and try and figure out how much youneed to sell to break even before applying to a fair. #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@HoneybearLane haha Heidi! So funny, aww, now I miss youeven more. @crafterminds@modpodgerocks#crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@creativegoddess that's great. Also check out displays. Rememberto think vertical! #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago@crafterminds craft fairs are tricky bc you have to have a ton ofinventory and you dont know for sure what will sell #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago Some things do better online than at fairs - my zines, for instance.


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Local ppl not interested, but had interest online #crafterminds

about 50 minutes ago RT @TheSewingLoft: really look into craft fairs beforecommitting. They R very time consuming. Be sure 2 get the right fit. #Crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@decorablesart Good luck :) #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@crafterminds Yes, I tried to make Crafty Wonderland happen lastyear. I need to this year. not to sell but to shop!! #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: One way to decide what to sell is to hitpinterest to see which of your blog projects get pinned the most #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@betterlifebags You probably have to cast a wide net, since somany are so busy :D #crafterminds


about 51 minutes ago I have to get back to tax returns - 4 down, 3 to go. Great chattoday! Thank you :) #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@crafterminds Very true. And often times the most pinnedprojects are the simplest with few materials. Inexpensive! #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft Hubs & I are looking at doing shows but thisyear we are just attending to get the feel of the diff ones. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago@modpodgerocks good point. think of your Etsy shop like a store.You would not purchase from a store that only had 3 items. #crafterminds

about 51 minutes ago RT @TheSewingLoft: really look into craft fairs beforecommitting. They R very time consuming. Be sure 2 get the right fit. #crafterminds


about 52 minutes ago RT @TheSewingLoft: be sure 2 really look into craft fairs before


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committing. Very time consuming. Be sure 2 get the right fit #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: PLEASE if you do a online sale for yourshop - STOCK your items!! empty Etsy shops on day 1 of a sale!! #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago had to step away @crafterminds hope to join in next time! & willread tweets after kid pick up! was lovin the info! #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago Ditto! Love to do etsy shop product reviews on my blog! :)#crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago except sometimes they suck haha RT @crafterminds: RT@modpodgerocks: BTW, I love promoting Etsy shops for trade. #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago@HoneybearLane :) you'd like it. #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: RT @iLoveToCreate: If youre starting selling,stick to 1 or 2 unique things in your shop. #crafterminds

about 52 minutes ago PLEASE if you do a online sale for your shop - STOCK youritems!! I've been to empty Etsy shops on day 1 of a sale!! #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago One way to decide what to sell is to hit pinterest to see which ofyour blog projects get pinned the most #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago be sure 2 really look into craft fairs before committing. They Rvery time consuming. Be sure 2 get the right fit. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@TheVspotBlog Oh, that's cool! You should go for it!#crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings LOL! #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago ya I'm getting to that RT @alwaysnwonder: @modpodgerocks@HoneybearLane mee too! I need some more pictures! :) #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@CraftLeftovers It's a higher figure than time+mats x3. We'll seehow it goes :) #crafterminds


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about 53 minutes ago@makeandtakes@modpodgerocks Renegade is AWESOME! Adiverse mix of art, illustration, crafts, jewelry, shirts, & home! #crafterminds.

about 53 minutes ago RT @modpodgerocks: BTW, I love promoting Etsy shops for

trade. This is a great way to approach bloggers. #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@tarabrose Everywhere but Atlanta (kidding)http://t.co/Iz4NEW8Z#crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@decorablesart Doh. I run the local chapter. I should have thoughtof that! #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago@graphicsfairy I am, but about my Grant Stories, not about crafts.(There are CLEARLY better suited people for that!) #crafterminds

about 53 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: If youre starting selling, stick to 1 or 2unique things in your shop. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago If you ship enough volume http://t.co/xuoHBD1i may be a goodoption and they'll give you a free scale and stuff to get started #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@graphicsfairy@thevspotblog I would read that book Viv#crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@modpodgerocks Trade for what? Products? #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@creativegoddess At the moment it's the purchased from chinaretail shops. Decorative scarves are often $20+. I sell for $18. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: If youre starting selling, stick to 1 or 2

unique things in your shop. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@modpodgerocks@HoneybearLane mee too! I need some morepictures! :) #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@makeandtakes Thanks for sharing your story and tips with us!#crafterminds


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about 54 minutes ago This is key, how else will they find you? RT @crafterminds: Ifyou have stuff for sale, make sure your readers know it! #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago I have done a couple craft fairs. First had no advertising, the

second got rained out. #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@modpodgerocks Yes, I'll be there tomorrow #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@modpodgerocks she's right here sucking on plastic haha#crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@TheVspotBlog Are you thinking about writing a bookVivienne?! #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@HoneybearLane YOU GO GIRL! #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@modpodgerocks is Renegade in ATL #crafterminds

about 54 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings Check out the USPS website to see what theywill and will not do #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@modpodgerocks I keep hearing about Renegade. Where is itheld and when? Maybe that's our next adventure! #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago BTW, I love promoting Etsy shops for trade. This is a great way toapproach bloggers. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@modpodgerocks where is renegade? #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago I got a scale on FreeCycle #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago If you're starting selling, stick to 1 or 2 unique things in your shop.Keeps costs down & u won't be as overwhelmed. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@modpodgerocks I want to do that, but not sure where/how tostart. #crafterminds


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about 55 minutes ago@HoneybearLane I miss my behbeh Ellie. :( #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@modpodgerocks@ilovetocreate heck yes I'm selling inboutiques this year #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago THANKS! RT @graphicsfairy: Great session! RT@modpodgerocks: @makeandtakes Wish I would have gotten to go to the book session#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@makeandtakes Yes! You are going tomorrow night, no?#crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings Good point tho, if you use priority mail youdon't need to weigh. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@HoneybearLane that sounds like fun...or not :) #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago If you do have stuff for sale, make sure your readers know it!Sidebar, post footer, or a dedicated monthly post. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@iLoveToCreate I have some jewelry in my local spa/salon. Does

well there. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago Who does craft fairs? I want to go to Renegade!! And have foryears. #crafterminds

about 55 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings I got mine at Staples, but probably not thecheapest. Amazon maybe? #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings check ebay #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings Amazon got one for like $20 #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @crafterminds: @HilemanHoldings I would get a postal scale- great investment of about $30 #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@TheSickChickThat can be a really great jumping off point to


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determine if you can make it viable. #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Also consider selling your wares locally in aboutique or shop. Gives good local awareness to your brand #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings I always check Amazon first but there aremany on Ebay designed for ebay sellers #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@modpodgerocks I'm here now! Sorry I dragged my kids to twodiff hobby lobbies #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@graphicsfairy I wanted to see go to that one too! #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@modpodgerocks It was a good panel. We need to talk moreabout it and I want details on yours too. #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Also consider selling your wares locally in a

usedkickstarter to get their yarn business going! #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@TheSickChickhandmade retail shops or purchased from Chinaretail shops? #crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago Any ideas where to get a cheap, but accurate postage scale?#crafterminds

about 56 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings I would get a postal scale - great investmentof about $30 #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@madiganmade hi there...good to see you! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago RT @TheSickChickI'm actually using "How much does this sellfor in retail shops" as my pricing model at the moment #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Great session! RT @modpodgerocks: @makeandtakes Wish Iwould have gotten to go to the book session at #snapconf! #crafterminds


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about 57 minutes ago@madiganmade Yay! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago You can ship via a PO acct, http://t.co/eneZgHja or a paypal acctand sched mailcarrier to pick-up #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Also consider selling your wares locally in a boutique or shop.Gives good local awareness to your brand #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago LOVE IT! Make it fun :) RT @iLoveToCreate: @creativegoddessGood idea! A little reward goes a long way! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@iLoveToCreate YUP and on Mondays I NEED the coffee! ByFriday I need a reward for a good week. :) #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings It doesn't have to be specifically branded forpostage but needs to be accurate handle the weight you need. #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@crafterminds I agree!! Sellers deserve more!! #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings Yeah. #crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago Hi crafty cats! Not sure how long I can stay, but I'm popping in tosay hello! #Crafterminds

about 57 minutes ago so does po if you use priority mail RT @HomemadeFrontr: FedExdoes RT @HilemanHoldings: Wait, the post office picks up?! #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@TheSickChickDo I need a postage scale then? #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@SewCatSew have you tried to make them in mass? Maybe that

will help with your time/cost #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@CraftLeftovers I'm actually using "How much does this sell forin retail shops" as my pricing model at the moment. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago Yes, the 3x time/money equation is just a jumping off point#crafterminds


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about 58 minutes ago RT @CraftLeftovers:Well, determining wage is much morecomplex, there is also gut factor + are you figuring all your costs? #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @HilemanHoldings: Wait, the post office picks up?!

CanadaPost does #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@creativegoddess Good idea! A little reward goes a long way!#crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @creativegoddess: make my PO runs on Mon, Wed & Fridayand treat myself to a coffee or thrift store run while Im out. :) #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@CraftLeftovers I am figuring all of my costs. But as I've said Ithink a beautiful thing has inherent value of its own. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago FedEx does RT @HilemanHoldings: Wait, the post office picksup?! #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago#crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @countrychiccott: @iLoveToCreate if it is not breakable and

will fit into an envelope plus is light weight = good product! #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago RT @crafterminds I used to sell on Etsy & sell zines. It justbecame a pain, so I mostly stopped. #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@betterlifebags Awwww good to know! #crafterminds

about 58 minutes ago@makeandtakes Wish I would have gotten to go to the booksession at #snapconf! I wanted to hear more about ur experience. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago Time $ is my issue - I can make you a kick-ass felt lettuce in acouple of hours but who will pay for that much time? ;-) #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @BalancingHome: I consider Balancing Home a brand. FB,Twitter, Etsy, Google +, Blog...if I touch it, it is Balancing Home. #crafterminds


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about 59 minutes ago RT @BalancingHome: Balancing Home=brand. FB, Twitter, Etsy,G+, Blog...if I touch it, it is Balancing Home. No separate stuff. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@HilemanHoldings If you schedule a pickup and use their e

postage, I believe they do, US only. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@TheSickChickWell, determining wage is much more complex,there is also gut factor + are you figuring all your costs? #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@iLoveToCreate I make my PO runs on Mon, Wed & Friday andtreat myself to a coffee or thrift store run while I'm out. :) #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago Wait, the post office picks up?! #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @decorablesart: Pricing form does not always work.Geography, economics all have to factor in. Its what the market wil bear #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@makeandtakes 3x cost/time because if you went wholesale, youwouldn't be making enough $ for those items #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago@TheSewingLoft Haha. Well a former lawyer, but not looking for

that kind of money ;) I just value beauty. #crafterminds

about 59 minutes ago RT @decorablesart: Pricing form does not always work.Geography, economics all have to factor in. Its what the market wil bear #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@makeandtakes 3x cost/time because if you went wholesale, youwouldn't be making enough $ for those items #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @SewingSummit: Have you taken the Big DIY Blogger Survey

yet? http://t.co/smUjHqgo#crafterminds Take 10 mins to fill it out!

about 1 hour ago@makeandtakes You're welcome, didn't get to chat at #snapconf, butenjoyed your book session! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickThen you must be a rock star that needs to be paidproperly! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago I consider Balancing Home a brand. FB, Twitter, Etsy, Google +,Blog...if I touch it, it is Balancing Home. No separate stuff. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Remember, whatever you price your retail at, if u

ever go wholesale, expectation will be 50% of retail #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @CynGagen: @tarabrose no you dont need a different blog - justincorporate what you sell into the blog you already have #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Pricing formula does not always work. Geography, economics all haveto factor in. It's what the market will bear #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickThose kinds of things are great bc they are moreworth your time to make & sell #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Post office also picks up at ur house RT @iLoveToCreate:Things youdont have to do custom runs to the post office for! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate if it is not breakable and will fit into an envelope plusis light weight = good product! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: If ur going to sell&ship, smaller the better.Things u dont have to do custom runs to the post office for! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheSewingLoft: @TheSickChick@CraftLeftovers You need tobe sure to value your time. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago The only problem with the sample equations is . . what if it takes youlonger or shorter than average? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Really? I was always doing double my costs RT @crafterminds:Pricing = 3x what it costs to make in supplies (at least) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I'm doing that now. My first sales are next week, for alocal charity event. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSickChick@CraftLeftovers You need to be sure to value your


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time. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Remember, whatever you price your retail at, if you ever go wholesale,expectation will be that it's 50% of retail #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CraftLeftovers And as they take 15 minutes to make, I have boostedthe price a bit :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @CraftLeftovers: @crafterminds (Time+material)x3=retail#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I also looked around to see what other prints were going for on Etsy.Didn't want to be too high or low. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@tarabrose no you don't need a different blog - just incorporate whatyou sell into the blog you already have #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Oh yeah, this is better! RT @CraftLeftovers:@crafterminds (Time+material)x3=retail #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If you are going to sell&ship, smaller the better. Things you don't haveto do custom runs to the post office for! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I might have a new plan. Thank you #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickThen increase the price until it seems like the pricethe market will bear #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks there are a lot of sample equations out there...#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yay! I made it, thanks to @ILoveToCreate for the heads up!!!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @betterlifebags: found it a little hard to have my blog name be thesame as my shop. hard to attract readers - just fyi #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds@modpodgerocks I've scoped out other seller's &


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asked friends #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CraftLeftovers I make hand dyed silk scarves (and am only nowstarting to sell for charity). Cost is only $4 but value >$12 #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@countrychiccott I agree - I wouldn't know what to charge.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Oh yeah, this is better! RT @CraftLeftovers: @crafterminds(Time+material)x3=retail #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CraftLeftovers I've looked at that formula but also hourly wageformula, both seem too low b/c my costs & time are low. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago That's the hardest part RT @modpodgerocks: How does everyonedetermine pricing for their products? Digital or not? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BalancingHome I agree - people shouldn't expect to pay less forhandmade. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Pricing = 3x what it costs to make in supplies (at least) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HomemadeFrontr Yes, and selling zines is actually pretty easy onEtsy bc it is not an over-stuffed category #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds (Time+material)x3=retail #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: RT @modpodgerocks: How does everyonedetermine pricing for their products? #loadedquestion lol #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks pricing is soooo hard.... #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks However much it costs to print/ship, etc.+ a littlesomething for our idea, time, work. Custom means a bit more #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds@CraftLeftovers Hmm, and this zine can be sold?#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@crafterminds That's been one of my big things for craft leftovers too,that there will always be a print edition. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@tarabrose yes - different blog that links #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: How does everyone determine pricing for theirproducts? Digital or not? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Therefore, even with a modest sized blog, sellingstuff can be a good way to bring in income #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HomemadeFrontr a zine is a self-published magazine #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HomemadeFrontr Uh oh @crafterminds, you've opened up a wholenew can of worms :) Hee hee. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HomemadeFrontr an indie published magazine - think maga(ZINE) -and you'll get the idea, it ranges from one off's to series #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Ha! Yes! RT @modpodgerocks: The shipping is what keeps me fromselling a product. Oh, and the making of the product. Hahahaha! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks you crack me up! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Good idea - let me know if you need help. Could throwin some newer articles as a bonus too! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago How does everyone determine pricing for their products? Digital ornot? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Therefore, even with a modest sized blog, selling stuff can be a goodway to bring in income #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: @betterlifebags brought up the point of this chat -easier to make $ by selling stuff than by just blogging #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I'm currently working on doing that for volumes 1-3 of


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craft leftovers too #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds i cannot imagine making enough money doing eitherfor it to ever "count", but we aren't even a year in yet #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings But the whole point of CROQ was always that itwas a print zine in an increasingly digital world #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @graphicsfairy: I got burned out on shipping stuff. If I were to sellsomething again, it would for sure be digital. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If my blog is about "everything" how would I best incorporate items Iwant to sell? Do I need a different blog? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago The shipping is what keeps me from selling a product. Oh, and themaking of the product. Hahahaha! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @betterlifebags: feel i need 2 choose between having a blog thatmakes $ & having a shop that makes $ - too hard to do both #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I'll have to ask you about it sometime :) It's theobligatory donor gift I'm thinking of when I say "selling" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago What is a zine? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings I've been at it for 3+ years and it grows SLOWLYat the beginning. Just perseverance and committment I guess #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CraftLeftovers I am going to compile all the old CROQzines into aebook, i think#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@Crafterminds But CROQzine is still an online zine, even if it's notbeing printed! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think@betterlifebags brought up the point of this chat - it is easier tomake $ by selling stuff than by just blogging #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago The passive sales companies are easier, since you don't have to ship.


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Shipping can be really stressful. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Oh almost forgot #crafterminds! I'm late but here.

about 1 hour ago RT @betterlifebags: my shop is way more successful than my blog,

BUT it wouldnt be had I not had the blog #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I've decided to stop selling all handmade items and kits, only zines anddownloadable content. Only newest zines on etsy. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I got burned out on shipping stuff. If I were to sell something again, itwould for sure be digital. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I bought croq before I knew there was a Heather behindit! :D #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Why was it a pain?what was the downside?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickyes, I had a successful Kickstarter campaign... it is ajob in itself, though! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @betterlifebags: Me too - and my shop is way more successfulthan my blog, BUT it wouldnt be had I not had the blog #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@betterlifebags How did you make your shop so successful?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@sweetrosestudio As Nike would say, just do it! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Yeah, Etsy's fine as a hosting place for the shop, but

people mostly only find it if I promote it elsewhere. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate Totally agree - that sounds like a lot of work!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheSickChick: Has anyone used Kickstarter or similar for acraft-related project? I have contributed to some #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds I used to sell on Etsy & sell zines. It just became apain, so I mostly stopped. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: It can be really hard to manage a blog, shop and

promotion for both. [so] I think passive sales is easier. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickI used it to successfully raise funds for my art org'sArtVend project: http://t.co/9EyTte09#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TallysTreasury: I put a widget on 1 side of the blog - seems towork well. also promote my shop on Twitter, Fb, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds If something I made happens to sell, that's cool, but it'snot a push. I don't even stock my etsy shop anymore. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I used to sell on Etsy & sell zines. It just became a pain, so I mostlystopped. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago It can be really hard to manage a blog, shop and promotion for both.For this reason, I think passive sales is easier. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@KraftyMcKrafter I'm trying out CafePress now - I came up with acute graphic and want to try it out #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@betterlifebags ours went hand in hand. Started together, maybe morespurred on by the popularity of our prints among friends #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@amy_e_ellis Thanks, I missed that mention :D #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I put a widget on 1 side of the blog - seems to work

well. But I also promote my shop on Twitter, Facebook, etc. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CraftLeftovers Oh good, Kristin! You might be able to share someinsight on this topic! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@graphicsfairy@crafterminds Why did you close? #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@CraftLeftovers Can you share the plug in name? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CraftLeftovers Oh, that's cool! Didn't know that existed!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CraftLeftovers Oh, that's cool! Didn't know that existed!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @CraftLeftovers: I use the wp-commerce plugin on my blog foreverything and ravelry for yarn based patterns. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Has anyone used Kickstarter or similar for a craft-related project? Ihave contributed to some but many do not make the goals. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Check out @vchristenson shop's organization of her patterns. Genius!http://t.co/8TjHtjOM#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Also @crafterminds has heard good things aboutejunkie! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @betterlifebags: Anyone here start a handmade business FIRST,

then a blog? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me! I closed my Etsy shop last year. RT @crafterminds: Anyone hereNOT interested in selling products? I am on the fence #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @SewCatSew: I sell handmade elephants as a fundraiser onhttp://t.co/EBm3DeSw FYI - just a free blog and free PayPal acct #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@betterlifebags I did #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks I use the wp-commerce plugin on my blog foreverything and ravelry for yarn based patterns. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@amy_e_ellis Oooh, thanks! I will have to check that out!#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago I'm more interested in passive sales, I think. RT @crafterminds:Anyone here NOT interested in selling products? on the fence #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Anyone here start a handmade business FIRST, then a blog?

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@SewCatSew I've got your page up, will read it properly after the chat:) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@graphicsfairy Hi ! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds one income, one car, two kids...girl needs to makesome money ;) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I'm keen on the income, not so keen on the workneeded to get started :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@countrychiccott Just recently heard of it and am so curious. . .#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks I've seen a couple good tools for that. Digioh

(http://t.co/7si7tTXw) is a good one, very easy to set up. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I have no intention of selling my own stuff for personalgain. Just need to raise $ for my charity work. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Tophatter is a live auction for handmade goods: http://t.co/0s0NkkN0#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: "Passive" types of selling would be: cafepress,

zazzle, spoonflower, and printables, ebooks #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSickChickI sell handmade elephants as a fundraiser onhttp://t.co/mzWMQyZY FYI - just a free blog and free PayPal acct #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@countrychiccott What is tophatter #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago I'm not - too much work :D RT @crafterminds: Anyone here NOTinterested in selling products? I am on the fence #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Does anyone have any feedback on Big Cartel? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Who sells e-books or printables and what areyou vehicles for selling those?? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HomemadeFrontr That's really cute! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have a sidebar widget that shows 4 items from my shop.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@decorablesart Hi! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Anyone here NOT interested in selling products? I am on the fence#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@countrychiccott I've got heard of tophatter? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I agree about Etsy being a "known" brand in online shopping - ppl feelcomfortable buying there #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Have any of you handmade sellers tried tophatter? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi - I'm a little late but I was watching the feed :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BalancingHome That's true! I love that as well! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalancingHome: a lot of people just play on Etsy. It is a platformppl go to to shop and browse, feel comfortable buying #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Once I got a pad of paper with the company logo, Iloved it and was desperate to reorder when it ran out. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks me too! Or even a hand written thank you note.


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Goes a long way. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: I like the Etsy sellers who throw in little giftieswith purchase. Not that you have to - it's just fun! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me too! RT @modpodgerocks: I like the Etsy sellers who throw inlittle gifties with purchase. Not that you have to! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I know a lot of people that just play on Etsy. It is a platform ppl go toto shop and browse. They feel comfortable buying too #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: I like the Etsy sellers who throw in little giftieswith purchase. Not that you have to - its just fun! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks Me too, it always gives me a warm fuzzy :)#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheSickChick: @crafterminds Does anyone here sell patterns onRavelry? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHolding I do, it works great! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I would like to hear more about speed sales on FB @betterlifebags! doyou need an app? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I like the Etsy sellers who throw in little gifties with purchase. Not thatyou have to - it's just fun! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I will definitely look into this @Storenvy#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheSickChick: @crafterminds Does anyone here sell patterns on

Ravelry? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @betterlifebags: YES - giveaways have been amazing. As well aslimited edition SPEED SALES on FB #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: Sell patterns passively (instant dig download).They have to buy from you 2 make the featured blog project #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Would love to get into this one day! RT @iLoveToCreate: Also sellpatterns passively (dig download). buy it from you 2 make #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Oh wow. Thanks! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds Does anyone here sell patterns on Ravelry?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @alwaysnwonder: If youre thinking about selling handmade goodsonline, try @Storenvy, theres no listing or sellers fees. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: sell patterns passively (instant dig download).have to buy it from you 2 make the featured blog project. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings be careful, because Etsy considers any unsolicitedmessaging "spam" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BalancingHome@betterlifebags I would say it depends on who ishosting the giveaway. Let a bigger blog host for you #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@alwaysnwonder I've heard good things too. Kinda of feel

overwhelmed about moving though. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @alwaysnwonder: If youre thinking about selling handmade goodsonline, try @Storenvy, theres no listing or sellers fees. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Also sell patterns passively (instant dig download). They have to buy itfrom you 2 make the featured blog project. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @alwaysnwonder: If ur thinking about selling handmade goods

online, try @Storenvy, theres no listing fees or sellers fees #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Even if u do have an Etsy shop, people dontusually just find it - u still have to promote just like w/blogs #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: @HilemanHoldings Spoonflower FAQs:http://t.co/xkV55N3Z#crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Making money by selling "stuff" via the blog. RT @TheVspotBlog: Hiall! Sorry Im late! What are we chatting about? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I send people who "favorite" my Etsy item or shop a 10% discount -

encourages them to actually buy, not just favorite them! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheVspotBlog Hey girl!! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalancingHome: @betterlifebags good to know. What aboutgiveaways? Do you think those drive sales? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If you're thinking about selling handmade goods online, try@Storenvy, there's no listing fees or seller's fees. I love them #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hey Girl! RT @TheVspotBlog: Hi all! Sorry Im late! What are wechatting about? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings Yeah, you would be smart to find out what peoplelike before you invest #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Even if you do have an Etsy shop, pple dont

usually just find it - u still have to promote just like w/blogs #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings Spoonflower FAQs: http://t.co/LJ4TzhWP#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I run a blog/site that is for charity sales and we've done very well withjust a PayPal linkhttp://t.co/mzWMQyZY#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@betterlifebags good to know. What about giveaways? Do you think

those drive sales? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Just don't want to end up with tons of product I can't sell!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi all! Sorry I'm late! What are we chatting about? #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings you get a discount on @spoonflower if you buy itin a certain quantity #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @amy_e_ellis: @betterlifebags DigiOh is a nice tool for

selling/distributing online downloads. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Even if you do have an Etsy shop, people don't usually just find it -you still have to promote just like with blogs #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds So I can create spoonflower fabric and they sell it forme? Or do I have to order it and sell it myself? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds "Passive" types of selling would be: cafepress,

@dollarcraft@infarrantly@jenjentrixie#CrafterMinds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings that would be up to you - depends on how longyou want the shipping to take #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalancingHome: exactly! Etsy is jam packed, but blogging letsme directly contact over a 1000 just through facebook. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @amy_e_ellis: DigiOh is a nice tool for selling/distributing onlinedownloads. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: Ive thought about selling on Etsy just to sell thesamples I mak when putting together a tute #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@betterlifebags How did those little ads work for you? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BalancingHome@HoneybearLane Heidi where are you??? . . . . :D#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: best type of selling is anything that you can dopassively! Set it up and not have to worry about it much! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@crafterminds exactly! Etsy is jam packed, but blogging lets medirectly contact over a 1000 just through facebook. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago "Passive" types of selling would be: cafepress, zazzle, spoonflower,

and printables, ebooks #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@betterlifebags DigiOh is a nice tool for selling/distributing onlinedownloads. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Good call! RT @graphicsfairy: I think jewelry would do well. RT@modpodgerocks: Do people have luck selling kits? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore Crafty Clutter - sounds like a good reason for a giveaway#crafterminds


about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: selling on Etsy just to sell the samples I make whenputting together a tute - too much crafty clutter! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Reasons to sell stuff on your blog: you have abuilt-in platform for promotion! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds we have an ad, a page and a direct link to the shop. Wealso have an etsy tab on our blog fb page. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore Crafty Clutter - sounds like a good reason for a giveaway#crafterminds


about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: selling on Etsy just to sell the samples I make whenputting together a tute - too much crafty clutter! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Reasons to sell stuff on your blog: you have a


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built-in platform for promotion! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds we have an ad, a page and a direct link to the shop. Wealso have an etsy tab on our blog fb page. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings You have to order a sample of@spoonflowerfabric before it can be put on sale, then it's print on demand #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Reasons to sell stuff on your blog: you have abuilt-in platform for promotion! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I could see combining a kit with a class too, for one fee. Supplies +access to a video tut, maybe. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago You create the design & upload. they do the rest. RT@HilemanHoldings: Can you sell @spoonflower fabric BEFORE its printed? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think the best type of selling is anything that you can do passively!Set it up and not have to worry about it much! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Reasons to sell stuff on your blog: you have a built-in platform forpromotion! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I've thought about selling on Etsy just to sell the samples I make whenputting together a tute - too much crafty clutter! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Is anyone using anything other than Etsy? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I have a widget on my side bar with a photo. I seetraffic almost everyday. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings Seems like you could list cafepress stuff on Etsy& then dropship it if someone orders? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If you sell on sites like @zazzle, from experience, nicheproducts/topics do better (craft sayings, knitting, etc.) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I have a sidebar widget and a different widget in my


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footer. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Can you sell @spoonflower fabric BEFORE it's printed? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I don't suggest that EVERYONE should sell on their blogs, but it is

worth thinking about! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings That's what I do but I don't want to bore everyoneelse so I limit it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Can you sell cafepress items in your etsy shop? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think jewelry would do well. RT @modpodgerocks: Do people haveluck selling kits? Ive always wondered. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If you DO have an etsy shop, what's the best method for promoting iton your blog? A dedicated tab, sidebar widget? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @whbsblog: RT @crafterminds: Other ideas: Designing & selling@spoonflower fabric - I know @prudentbaby does this #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago LOVE @spoonflower! :) RT @crafterminds: Other ideas: Designing &

selling @spoonflower fabric - I know @prudentbaby does this #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore Mostly better revenue per item also I liked their baseitems (to print on) a lot more #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks I don't know, I think Honeybear Lane sells quiltingkits. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me too. RT @modpodgerocks: Do people have luck selling kits? Ive

always wondered. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Other ideas: Designing & selling @spoonflowerfabric - I know @prudentbaby does this #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheThriftress Post items that are available in your physical shop andsay that they can be bought there or can be shipped.. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: Do people have luck selling kits? Ive alwayswondered. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds@craftmoore@zazzle I tried it, didn't have much luck,

but have had luck with @cafepress. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Love it! RT @iLoveToCreate: What about creating tutorial kits? Anall-inclusive project you can order. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago any reason? RT @TheSickChick: @CynGagen@craftmoore Ivealways preferred Spreadshirt over Zazzle #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yes! Love that! RT @iLoveToCreate: What about creating kits of urtutorials? That could be a great way to do it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Other ideas: Designing & selling @spoonflower fabric - I know@prudentbaby does this #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I just learned about zazzle from a giveaway/sponsoredpost #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Do people have luck selling kits? I've always wondered. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Amen! RT @modpodgerocks: If you sell craft items, do projectsfeaturing them so that people get ideas for how to use them! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I love this idea! RT @iLoveToCreate: What about creating tutorialkits? An all-inclusive project you can order. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BalancingHome Totally! That's great! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen@craftmoore@zazzle I've always preferred Spreadshirtover Zazzle #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: creating kits of ur tutorials? That could be agreat way to do it, an all-inclusive project you can order. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @iLoveToCreate: I think V&Company does some pre-made kitsshe sells and her projects are soooo lovely. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@craftmoore I was just looking at @zazzle today as a possible way for

a charity I'm involved with to sell items #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: What about @zazzle, anybody make stuff there tosell? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@iLoveToCreate Great idea! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago It's more difficult if you sell from a physical shop since I'm marketingmostly to locals. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I think V&Company does some pre-made kits she sells and herprojects are soooo lovely. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott@HilemanHoldings yes or just a mention. "thevase on mantle can be purchased in my etsy shop along w more" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalancingHome: When a new item comes out I will tell ppl

#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago What about creating kits of ur tutorials? That could be a great way todo it, an all-inclusive project you can order. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @countrychiccott yes or just a mention. "the vase on the mantlecan be purchased in my etsy shop along with many more" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks agreed! I use what we sell so when I show my living

room w/our print hanging I let ppl know they can order one. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: If you sell craft items, you should do projectsfeaturing them so that ppl get ideas for how to use them! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: If you sell craft items,you should do projectsfeaturing them so that people get ideas for how to use them! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago What about @zazzle, anybody make stuff there to sell? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds@betterlifebags e-junkie has a monthly fee, not a goodchoice if you have large files or few sales. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@DearCreatives I would do both for sure!! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks YES YES YES! You are your own bestadvertisement. Use your own products! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: If u sell craft items, you should do projectsfeaturing them so that people get ideas for how to use them! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: If u sell craft items, you should do projectsfeaturing them so that people get ideas for how to use them! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm customizing a smug mug page for someone now. So let me know ifanyone needs help! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Reason to share your etsy shop on your blog: 1. your readers prob. areinterested 2. it's your platform - use it for YOU #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: So like do a featured product post once ortwice a month? Good idea! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If you sell craft items, you should do projects featuring them so thatpeople get ideas for how to use them! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings yes or just a mention. "the vase on the mantle canbe purchased in my etsy shop along with many more" #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago You would be amazed how hard it is to find a sturdy, waterproof,affordable way to ship a print. I cannot believe we did! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings@sweetrosestudio I've heard good things aboutsmugmug! Anything that takes hassle out of doing it helps! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago e-junkie is supposed to be great RT @betterlifebags: Anyone have agood tool they use to send digital downloads? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks do you share your product or just mention your shop

or both? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BabyTrend Check out http://t.co/uF8KlubL andhttp://t.co/heRHTjSw#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalancingHome: When a new item comes out I will tell ppl#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheSickChick: @crafterminds I am looking to raise money forcharity, either through selling objects or selling ebooks. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Heading into wedding season I have reminded ppl of things we sell onFB that are wedding appropriate. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@BalancingHome@cyngagen I know, it scares me!@hilemanholdings is that expensive? @craftmoore shamefully, no lol #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@countrychiccott So like do a featured product post once or twice amonth? Good idea! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: @sweetrosestudio Check out smug mug - youcan sell the prints that way. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @CynGagen: Being in Canada, trying to ship my artwork &figuring out fair shipping costs made me want to tear my hair out #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago When a new item comes out I will tell ppl #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Anyone have a good tool they use to send digital downloads? Mine endup in people's spam folders since I send so many. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @CynGagen: Figuring out shipping is what has held me up RT@BalancingHome: figuring out the shipping was the hardest part. #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago Looking for cheap & fun kids crafts, any advice? @dollarcraft@infarrantly@jenjentrixie#CrafterMinds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I am looking to raise money for charity, either through

selling objects or writing & selling ebooks. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Being in Canada, trying to ship my artwork & figuring out fairshipping costs made me want to tear my hair out #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago nice! RT @tarabrose: @ScribbleTown I do monogramming andembroidery, mostly locals #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago It was good practice though RT @crafterminds: RT@HomemadeFrontr: Ive sold a recipe collection, with limited success #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@sweetrosestudio Check out smug mug - you can sell the prints thatway. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings mention your shop at a MAX of once every weekor every other week. Use your own product. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Go for it!!RT @sweetrosestudio: Im scared to take the leap of faith andactually go for it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@ScribbleTown also been doing some digitizing #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Figuring out shipping is what has held me up RT @BalancingHome:@PearlGateway figuring out the shipping was the hardest part. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: I would always have it in the sidebar (a graphic)

and then mention it once or twice a month. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen Oh! I'll be sure and read them! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HomemadeFrontr: Ive sold a recipe collection, with limitedsuccess #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago@graphicsfairy the only negative was that the event organizers did alousy job of logistics with that many people #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: Can we cover the best way to advertise your

shop on your blog without sounding pushy or redundant?! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Have you tried different packagaing methods? RT @PearlGateway:afraid of cards getting messed up in the mail #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: If you dont advertise your own Etsy shop onyour blog - you should!! (I know ppl that dont!) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm scared to take the leap of faith and actually go for it. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @craftmoore: Id love to get to the point where I sell patterns! :) RT@crafterminds: digital products printables/ebooks? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@PearlGateway figuring out the shipping was the hardest part.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: Can we cover the best way to advertise your

shop on your blog without sounding pushy or redundant?! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds For me, I just started my shops back up. waiting untilthey have more in them before promoting. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@graphicsfairy it was amazing - took me 5 blog posts just to relay allthat I gleaned from the day #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago dropping in while I can #crafterminds whats the topic? how is

everyone?

about 1 hour ago@ScribbleTown I do monogramming and embroidery, mostly locals#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: If you don't advertise your own Etsy shop onyour blog - you should!! (I know ppl that don't!) #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago RT @modpodgerocks: If you dont advertise your own Etsy shop onyour blog - you should!! (I know ppl that dont!) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@modpodgerocks we give away printables, not sell. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @HilemanHoldings: Can we cover the best way to advertise yourshop on your blog without sounding pushy or redundant?! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@sweetrosestudio Hi Katie lady! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen I am so excited!! :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I sell a service {photography} and I've been waffling back and forthabout a printable shop. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have done affiliates for e-books but never authored one myself.#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I am scared to sell online...cards are delicate, I'm afraid of them gettingmessed up in the mail #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago If you don't advertise your own Etsy shop on your blog - you should!!(I know ppl that don't!) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago How? RT @tarabrose: Most of my sales come thru FB #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi Karen and Cara! @graphicsfairy@craftmoore#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Can we cover the best way to advertise your shop on your blog without

sounding pushy or redundant?! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@makeandtakes Marie, you should join in with the #crafterminds chattoday! It's fun and just started.

about 1 hour ago I'd love to get to the point where I sell patterns! :) RT @crafterminds:anyone sell digital products like printables/ebooks? #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago So, if you have an etsy shop but don't mention it on your blog, whynot? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Sorry I'm late! Still in a post SNAP hangover! Katie from Sweet Rose

Studio here! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago That's my plan - ebooks RT @crafterminds: Does anyone sell digitalproducts like printables or ebooks? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I've thought about writing an ebook or doing site designbut haven't gotten there yet #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Does downloadble patterns count? @crafterminds: Does anyone selldigital products like printables or ebooks? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I've sold a recipe collection, with limited success #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen Whoa! It is pretty awesome, so not surprising I guess!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Most of my sales come thru FB #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @betterlifebags: I have a link to my e-commerce site and also sellprintable downloads from my blog #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @TheThriftress: I dont sell on my blog but I advertise my shopspace. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago don't currently sell anything on my blog. Maybe in the future...#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@whbsblog Hi Ann Marie! Wood floors - lovely! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I wish. Hahaha! RT @crafterminds: Does anyone sell digital productslike printables or ebooks? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@TheSewingLoft Hi old friend! #crafterminds


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about 1 hour ago I have a link to my e-commerce site and also sell printable downloadsfrom my blog #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I don't sell on my blog but I advertise my shop space. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I don't sell stuff yet but am in the process of getting ready to do that!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @crafterminds: Welcome to everyone! Who here sells stuff on yourblog? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Does anyone sell digital products like printables or ebooks?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago We have tons of finished crafts, and were thinking about selling someof the older ones, whats the best way to do that? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Crafterminds chat right NOW on twitter! Check for #crafterminds andpop on in!

about 1 hour ago@HilemanHoldings thanks! I missed you too! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Yes, etsy shops count! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Me too! RT @TheSewingLoft: Love that I can put so many faces tothese icons thanks to @SNAPconf#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @BalancingHome: @crafterminds We have an etsy shop and a linkto the shop from the blog #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@graphicsfairy there were nearly 9000 people at each show!!!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago RT @creativegoddess: @crafterminds I have both etsy and ebay shopsbut I dont mention them much on my blog. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Not me, yet. Or not now, I have in thparter RT @crafterminds:


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Welcome to everyone! Who here sells stuff on your blog? #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago As Scribble Shop http://t.co/ycmXHXNS we of course try to sell onour blog :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have an etsy shop...I am thinking that counts. :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I used to, and am going to sell again on my blog, just need to finishuploading items into my self-hosted site. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Love that I can put so many faces to these icons thanks to @SNAPconf#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@CynGagen I looked for you on TV! It looked like it was packed!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@crafterminds I have both etsy and ebay shops but I don't mentionthem much on my blog. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I have an Etsy shop, does that count?! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hello Alexa! RT @iLoveToCreate: Hello all! Its Alexa here for

#crafterminds chat. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I missed you @CynGagen! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Actually remembered today! Courtney @ Sweet C's Designs here!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@alwaysnwonder Hi Jennifer! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Missed all of you last week! Was standing in line waiting for @oprah#lifeclass to begin this time last week! #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Welcome to everyone! Who here sells stuff on your blog?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I've served up a buffet of after school snacks, hoping for no


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interruptions. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi all. Vicki from The Creative Goddess here. http://t.co/xC33EEqc#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hi Jennifer! :) RT @alwaysnwonder: Yay! I remembered the#crafterminds chat! (with some help from @graphicsfairy :) #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago I'm Jennifer from http://t.co/5MRc9s0x. Looking forward to chattingwith you guys today. #crafterminds

about 1 hour ago This is Andi & Jessica from Scribble Blog & Scribble Shop-we'll soonhave a blog for the shop too! http://t.co/6CdLgUKz#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago@alwaysnwonder I'm proud for making it/remember it too!#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Hello all! It's Alexa here for #crafterminds chat.

about 1 hour ago Do we have any new chatters who learned about us from #snapconf?#crafterminds

about 1 hour ago Karen f

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