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Ten Things You Shouldn’t Say When Pricing Handmade Items| Re-blogged & Expanded
I loved this article about handmade pricing issues. I make handmade jewelry and know that I have under priced many items. I began making jewelry for some party favors that quickly turned into a new hobby, which has now developed into a full time job and beading obsession! Because I have mainly sold on Etsy until recently, my low pricing was a necessity because there is too much… Read More
The Greatness Within ► Motivational Video & Sparkly Pep Talk
Handmade Glass Ribbon & Beads Ornaments Tutorial
This Christmas, as many of my sparkly fans already know, I had a first-ever pink tree purchased from Treetopia which I needed to decorate. As this tree was originally meant for a bead store which I have unfortunately not been able to open, I had chosen my jewelry brand colors of pink and blue. I was… Read More
How to Make a Puffy Gift Bow for Any Occasion
I made a previous video tutorial on this topic, however, since the video angle was done at a time when I was still figuring out how to make YouTube videos…I thought I’d update with this colorful closeup version. Most of my ribbon came from Dollar Tree, Hobby Lobby and Michaels, but I have tons in… Read More