What to do when you don’t know what to do…

When you are an artist, designer or crafter getting your work out into the world is both terrifying AND one of the most rewarding things you can ever imagine. I know it can sometimes feel completely overwhelming, but here are some of my best tips to help you get to...

Vancouver Etsy Craft Party!

Grab your party hats and come check out the 3rd Annual Etsy Craft Party tomorrow (Sept 7) at BLIM in Vancouver’s historic Chinatown! The Etsy Craft Party is a celebration of creativity and community held all across the globe. The theme of this evening is “Wish...

What the heck should you sell?

When you are a super creative person there is a whole lotta stuff you can make. If you are a painter you can create an original piece worth thousands, and still have your art features on bookmarks and greeting that cost a couple bucks. Or perhaps you are a ceramic...

Make it rain dolla’ bills this holiday season!

Cha Chingle Bells: Rock Your Holiday Sales will be available September 5! I know it is still summer…but have you thought about prepping for the holiday season yet? You know the time when you schlepp your stuff from show to show, smile so much your face hurts and make...

How to make money while you sleep

Etsy has become synonymous with overwhelm in some crafter’s minds.  This is for good reason, since there are now over 850,000 sellers from every inch of the planet. How the heck do you compete with that?! It is actually easier than you think. For one, stop focusing on...