Forgot to mention! I finally got my personal website done that combines my graphic design services and my jewelry designs! This site is geared and priced for the crafter!
MoonLilyDesigns
My other website is my professional portfolio for Graphic Design (geared for employment!)
Darla Dietz
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Where Have I Been?
Whew! Its been a busy summer.....I took the semester off from school to focus on much put off medical appts and procedures! Nothing serious, just that middle age trainwreck of appointments. Cataract surgery (I know....Im too young...mine were caused by a medication I no longer take)....mammograms and ultrasounds, catscans and breathing tests..(I have asthma.) I had decided to take the summer and just bang them all out! Thank gosh its all over!
Well, I made a sale finally on eCrater! For those of you who are not familiar..its a 'free' place to open shop no matter what your crafting venue is! eCrater. Check it out! It seems like its a hide away spot way out there on the web somewhere, and I was quite surprised to make a sale! Apparently, people DO look there!
I was invited to join a fellow Etsy member/friends ring..Mermaids Cove (see link below!) Check her stuff out! A Very talented artist/jewelry designer with a flair for the sea! Thanks Kelly!
Shesthatgirl
Well, I made a sale finally on eCrater! For those of you who are not familiar..its a 'free' place to open shop no matter what your crafting venue is! eCrater. Check it out! It seems like its a hide away spot way out there on the web somewhere, and I was quite surprised to make a sale! Apparently, people DO look there!
I was invited to join a fellow Etsy member/friends ring..Mermaids Cove (see link below!) Check her stuff out! A Very talented artist/jewelry designer with a flair for the sea! Thanks Kelly!
Shesthatgirl
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Selling on 1000Markets
An interesting situation happened with me yesterday and I thought I would share. Ive been doing research finding online 'stores' where I could open up shop and sell my beaded jewelry. So far so good! I have successfully opened five with a few more to go.
Yesterday's project was 1000 markets. Easy to use interface, impressive store front and its free. Heres the catch: Your shop is subject to being turned down based on poor photography. I have never heard of such a thing! I mean, yes...good pictures help a customer really 'see' your stuff! But perfect? Im a graphic designer and artist..not a photographer. I use a flat bed scanner for my imaging and yes, it produces shadows and multi background tones of gray and tan. The scanner has worked very well for me for many years and I have never had anyone critique my images! Ive used them on my websites, my print patterns, and my store fronts. Sure..theres a way to get a perfect photo...if you have a good camera, know how to image edit in photoshop, and want to take the time to set up a lightbox so you can control the lighting and color casts. But for a free web store? C'mon! Why should I spend several hours re-shooting 'good enough' images for:
-a free shop that allows you 5-7 products
-they charge you 5.5% + .50 cents for each sale you make
-you have to give personal information to set up through amazon payments
No thanks. I politely asked them to close my shop down.
Yesterday's project was 1000 markets. Easy to use interface, impressive store front and its free. Heres the catch: Your shop is subject to being turned down based on poor photography. I have never heard of such a thing! I mean, yes...good pictures help a customer really 'see' your stuff! But perfect? Im a graphic designer and artist..not a photographer. I use a flat bed scanner for my imaging and yes, it produces shadows and multi background tones of gray and tan. The scanner has worked very well for me for many years and I have never had anyone critique my images! Ive used them on my websites, my print patterns, and my store fronts. Sure..theres a way to get a perfect photo...if you have a good camera, know how to image edit in photoshop, and want to take the time to set up a lightbox so you can control the lighting and color casts. But for a free web store? C'mon! Why should I spend several hours re-shooting 'good enough' images for:
-a free shop that allows you 5-7 products
-they charge you 5.5% + .50 cents for each sale you make
-you have to give personal information to set up through amazon payments
No thanks. I politely asked them to close my shop down.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Wholesale or Retail?
For those of us who bead and make jewelry on a daily basis (because we need the therapy!) have to question or initial costs. Is it worth it to get a tax id and buy in bulk for our bead need? Especially if we plan to resell our work. Let me know your thoughts and experiences!
Monday, June 15, 2009
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