Archive for April, 2009
Welcome to Craft Venture! Last week, we started laying the foundation for your handmade business. This week, we’ll talk about the types of websites that you will use to show your wares.
You may be considering opening up shop for numerous reasons, and I’m confident that at least one of those reasons is related to money. Maybe you need additional income to pay your way through school or to feed your family. Perhaps this is your sole source of income. You might be building your business from the ground up, with plans for future expansion or in preparation for early retirement (your “retirement career”). or you may have stumbled on one of the innumerable online venues for handmade creations and thought, “How hard can that be?”
Lace and Self Portrait
Artist, Susan Schaffer, portrait painter extraordinaire, has a special offer for papernstitch readers… Buy one print in her shop and receive one free! Just mention papernstitch in your message to seller. Visit Susan Schaffer’s shop.
By the way, Susan has another shop called Art Kitten, which happens to be the shop of the day today. So, stay tuned to check out her other shop later today.
Images c/o That Unreliable Girl
Happy Monday everyone! This week’s blog is That Unreliable Girl : a blog featuring a collection of inspiration, beauty, daily musings and all sorts of lovely little things that happen to take the fancy of Ms. Unreliable herself. Check out That Unreliable Girl here.
Visit the Jet Set Paper shop here.
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I’m in love with this incredible papercut map of Paris, found on Black Eiffel.
The intricacy and artistry here is beyond breathtaking. I’m taking my (virtual) hat off to Famille Summerbelle for blowing my mind this afternoon. I can’t wait to see what cities they’ll tackle next. Check out their sweet blog and browse their shop for more for more artistic genius. I’m particularly fond of the paper banners.
Wishing you warmth and sunshine this weekend!
Kathryn
Hope everyone has a lovely weekend. Before I leave for today, here’s some link love to start the weekend off…
-Sci-fi AND feminine string art/ jewelry from Miette on the Thoughtful Day blog. It sounds weird, but the pieces are really beautiful.
-Jan of Daisy Janie (and Scoutie Girl) is giving away 3 of her prints from a project that she just finished up. She’ll pick a winner on Monday, so make sure you head over to leave a comment.
-Apartment Therapy teaches us how to reuse those wallpaper scraps we have lying around.
-Mrs. French of Bliss tells us about an e-course she signed up for (I believe there are still a few spots left), which happens to be put together by pns contributor, Susannah Conway! Next course starts on Monday May 4th.
Visit The Dancing Cat shop here.
