Handmade News - HMN Spotlight Presents: the "Reclaimed to Fame" Market

In a green world where we need to conserve everything, the Reclaimed to Fame Market has stepped up to create beautiful recycled products for the people of 1000Markets.com. From cans to keys to old LPs, they use practically anything to create their great items. Majorie, of the shop MarjoriesCracked, opened Reclaimed to Fame on January 9th of this year, and she already has a pretty nice and diversified marketplace. Who would have thought that recycled items would look so nice? It must be true that one person’s trash is another’s treasure.

Read more here.

Handmade News - The Do's and Don'ts of Guilds and Teams

The creation of your Guild or Team should be a fun undertaking. Though, it’s not always easy to get one started, they can be very easy to ruin with the wrong structure. Following these simple strategies should have your group prospering in no time and keep your followers satisfied.

The Do's and Don'ts of Guilds and Teams

Soooo much to do!

I have to start and finish on making 29 little cat heads and business cards for the ETC team promo swap. I also need to hurry and finish Whimsy's heartless replacement x_x. I have to start on an article for this week (the first one this week is an interview of a market leader).

Tomorrow us my team's giveaway that will be on Etsy Gamers Anime Team's blog... so look forward to that tomorrow ^_^. It's a winner takes all type of giveaway, so it will be interesting how well that does.

I have two new articles up on Handmade News ^_^ I hope you all will enjoy them!
Promoting Your Teams and Guilds at Craft Shows
How to Organize a Local Group Gathering

Handmade News Articles

I already talked about my own articles on the site and they are linked in my side column on here... so here are some of the articles from the other columnists in the same Department.


Guild, What is This Guild Thing and How Do I Get One?

HMN Spotlight Presents: the "ArtFire Glass Guild"

Choosing the Perfect Guild or Team

What Makes a Fantastic Guild: Part One

What Makes a Fantastic Guild: Part Two

What Makes a Fantastic Guild: Part Three

Free Exposure for Your Group!

Free Exposure for Your Group, part 2

HandmadeNews - The Art of Group Giveaways

Almost everyone knows of giveaways, but a giveaway as a group project? It takes a lot more organizing and paitence to do one with your Teams/Guild. Read this handy article for some helpful strategies for creating the ultimate giveaway.

http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=1049

My First Article!!

I feel so proud of myself today! I just got my first article up on HandmadeNews.org and I am getting a number of views today! My article is called Promoting Your Guilds and Teams, please go read it and vote, also a comment would be nice to ^__^.

There's other articles on the Guilds and Teams Department like: interviews, how to start a guild, choosing the perfect guild/team, and more. Have fun reading!

Mother's Day is Coming and Job Stuff

Mother's Day is coming up pretty fast, can't believe it is this coming Sunday, but luckily I already got my mom her Mother's Day Gift. Have all of you? What are you getting you for your mother/mom/mama/mum for Mother's Day?

For those of you that have lost your mother, I am sorry for your pain and suffering on this holiday, but remember all the good times you had with her. I am sure she is happy for the person you have become and still loves you.

For those that still don't have a gift for your mother, I am still having a 25% off of all of my items in my shops: http://pastrystitches.etsy.com and http://pastrystitches.artfire.com

Sooooooo you all know how hard I have been trying to get a job and how hard it is in my area to get one. I am trying so hard to get this one job to be a columnist, I love to write! I really do and would so love to get this job. I have been writing stories most of my life, I love to have people to see my thoughts and ideas and being a columnist is one way to do so. It's for Handmade News for the department of Guilds and Teams! I am having a few friends help me with writing up a resume since I haven't done one since high school and I only worked at Wal-mart, so I am way out of practice with resumes.

Wish me luck please!

Sellers of the World *UPDATED*

Ok... I bet it can be hard for international (or Non-US) shoppers to find shops that sell to them. This is where this blog post comes in! I have a thread on etsy collecting people's shops that ship ALL over the world and I will list them here. Easy? I think so. Helpful? I hope so!

- PastryStitches
Here's my shop, of course... I sell earrings, pins, key chains, phone charms, and hats. Also I welcome requests!

- NotMonochromatic
jewelry, sock monsters, prints, paintings, pet mats, pet toys, and later handbags, coin purses, clutches

- cbeads
jewelry supplies

- thefinickystitcher
scarves, iPod and cell phone cozies and wash cloths

- 2CraftyChix
Flannel rag edge quilts, adult bibs, restaurant high chair covers, funky knit purses

- CustomDogBandanas
Custom photo puzzles, dog bandanas, custom wood photo sculptures, etc.

- ss10001
unique macrame jewelry

- chickscratch
vegan massage candles and sugar scrubs

- hmmmbymel
handbags, scarves, and coin purses

- flirtbuttons
buttons, magnets, mirrors, jewelry

- StokesGalleries
polymer clay jewelry using real leaves

- knotby9
handmade and vintage for dolls and nifty people

- GlassCat
Contemporary Fused Glass Jewelry and Stained Glass

- SophisticatedFun28
Dichoric Jewelry

- lunaessence
Handmade Artistic Jewelry & Handbags

- JANETLILY
Charm bracelet, necklaces and bracelets, unique

- Tekzuki
Clothing, head gear, stuff for walls

- hollystreasures
Beaded Jewelry

- whimsywingsandthings
Hats, earrings, ear cuffs, doll items, pillows, and plushies

- DayzeeLove
postcards, buttons/badges and magnets

- ellemardesigns
ceramics, fine art drawings, and mixed media paintings

- GrannysKnits
design and hand knit baby and toddler items

- SmallShinyObjects
jewelry, beaded bookmarks and keychains, crystal & glass suncatchers, and glass beaded vases & bottles. Oh, and lanyards!

- VintageGalDesigns
sew one of a kind bags, purses and totes

- mybirch
soap, lip balms, butter bars, and gift packs

- babybaubbles
bracelets, buttons, earrings, crochet, vintage, clothes, supplies, bath and body, and dishrags

- MNHPhotography
Photography Prints

- TokyoVogue
Handcrafted Jewelry

- MillieDogDesigns
jewelry, lanyards

- Nicotiana
vintage, supplies

- KaleidaEclectics
Handmade Jewelry

- MorganNichole
baby Items, minky toys,Onesies, booties, shoes

- FeltCreations
Handmade felt accessories

- minaude
Unusual handcrafted jewelry

- DvoraSchleffer
Classic and unique handmade silver and gemstone jewelry

- LostRiverRags
soaps, lotions, body splashes, soy candles, & MORE!

- Opheliasapothecary
bubbles galore, hair repair, lotions, creams, butters, moisture, perfume, healing handsoaps

- Thegaugygoddess
Vintage, jewelry, hair do dads, scarvesgifts

- SleepDreamPlay
Textile design, illustration, craft

- pandacub
Fabric buttons and button accessories

- littlemoandfriends
eco-friendly stationery and gift

- isopupu
destash, beads, and crafts supplies

- airbrushbyjoni
Airbrush artist

- fantasybeader
Handmade beaded barrings also beaded & polymer jewelry

- ssnjade
crochet items: scarves, cuffs, hats, blankets, and more

- jmonty
paper Quilling and more

- cherbie
handmade jewelry

- babymoon
patterns, totes, clothing, toys

- babymoondestash
supplies

- JazziesJunque
supplies, jewelry, accessories, vintage, ACEOs, beads, buttons, paper items, bookmarks, magnets, and more.

- cubiclemonkey
cards

Requested... these are shops that don't normally do international sales or aren't listed as one or don't list it in their shops, but are willing to do so on some requests.

- caffeinatedfrenzy
Knitted items, gloves, scarves, and hats

- FAWNs
Card holders, wallets, purses, ties, and more... you have to convo them for a quote.

- erasistible
only international with their handpainted baby shoes

International Sellers List

If you haven't seen the post below this one... go check it out... well if you want to, you might need to to understand this one. So what I am doing with the list besides posting in my blog? Every week on Fridays I will make a new thread in etsy promotion section with the updated list, so everyone can find these international sellers easier and people can ask to be added to the list next week and in my blog.

Here's the current thread for today. International Sellers List 1/15/09

I have made a board for all of this ^___^ International Etsy BBS

Sellers of the World

Ok... I bet it can be hard for international (or Non-US) shoppers to find shops that sell to them. This is where this blog post comes in! I have a thread on etsy collecting people's shops that ship ALL over the world and I will list them here. Easy? I think so. Helpful? I hope so!

- PastryStitches
Here's my shop, of course... I sell earrings, pins, key chains, phone charms, and hats. Also I welcome requests!

- NotMonochromatic
jewelry, sock monsters, prints, paintings, pet mats, pet toys, and later handbags, coin purses, clutches

- cbeads
jewelry supplies

- thefinickystitcher
scarves, iPod and cell phone cozies and wash cloths

- 2CraftyChix
Flannel rag edge quilts, adult bibs, restaurant high chair covers, funky knit purses

- CustomDogBandanas
Custom photo puzzles, dog bandanas, custom wood photo sculptures, etc.

- ss10001
unique macrame jewelry

- chickscratch
vegan massage candles and sugar scrubs

- hmmmbymel
handbags, scarves, and coin purses

- flirtbuttons
buttons, magnets, mirrors, jewelry

- StokesGalleries
polymer clay jewelry using real leaves

- knotby9
handmade and vintage for dolls and nifty people

- GlassCat
Contemporary Fused Glass Jewelry and Stained Glass

- SophisticatedFun28
Dichoric Jewelry

- lunaessence
Handmade Artistic Jewelry & Handbags

- JANETLILY
Charm bracelet, necklaces and bracelets, unique

- Tekzuki
Clothing, head gear, stuff for walls

- hollystreasures
Beaded Jewelry

- whimsywingsandthings
Hats, earrings, ear cuffs, doll items, pillows, and plushies

- DayzeeLove
postcards, buttons/badges and magnets

- ellemardesigns
ceramics, fine art drawings, and mixed media paintings

- GrannysKnits
design and hand knit baby and toddler items

- SmallShinyObjects
jewelry, beaded bookmarks and keychains, crystal & glass suncatchers, and glass beaded vases & bottles. Oh, and lanyards!

- VintageGalDesigns
sew one of a kind bags, purses and totes

- mybirch
soap, lip balms, butter bars, and gift packs

- babybaubbles
bracelets, buttons, earrings, crochet, vintage, clothes, supplies, bath and body, and dishrags

- MNHPhotography
Photography Prints

- TokyoVogue
Handcrafted Jewelry

- MillieDogDesigns
jewelry, lanyards

- Nicotiana
vintage, supplies

- KaleidaEclectics
Handmade Jewelry

- MorganNichole
baby Items, minky toys,Onesies, booties, shoes

- FeltCreations
Handmade felt accessories

- minaude
Unusual handcrafted jewelry

- DvoraSchleffer
Classic and unique handmade silver and gemstone jewelry

- LostRiverRags
soaps, lotions, body splashes, soy candles, & MORE!

- Opheliasapothecary
bubbles galore, hair repair, lotions, creams, butters, moisture, perfume, healing handsoaps

- Thegaugygoddess
Vintage, jewelry, hair do dads, scarvesgifts

- SleepDreamPlay
Textile design, illustration, craft

- pandacub
Fabric buttons and button accessories

- littlemoandfriends
eco-friendly stationery and gifthttp://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=1014970432298484914&postID=5801149135250912208s

- isopupu
destash, beads, and crafts supplies

- airbrushbyjoni
Airbrush artist

- fantasybeader
Handmade beaded barrings also beaded & polymer jewelry

- ssnjade
crochet items: scarves, cuffs, hats, blankets, and more

- jmonty
Paper Quilling and more


Requested... these are shops that don't normally do international sales or aren't listed as one or don't list it in their shops, but are willing to do so on some requests.

- caffeinatedfrenzy
Knitted items, gloves, scarves, and hats

- FAWNs
Card holders, wallets, purses, ties, and more... you have to convo them for a quote.

- erasistible
only international with their handpainted baby shoes

New Shop!

So hearing about more places to sell your stuff at... I am on etsy, artfire, and ebay already (ebay being the newest), but heard about Shop Handmade and 1000Markets, so I have join both. Right now my shop handmade has only one item, but here's the link to it http://www.shophandmade.com/Store/Pastrystitches