Archive for June, 2011
Just a quick reminder…
I am giving away a 3 month exhibition spot on papernstitch.com to one talented lady (or gent) worth over $150 and the giveaway ends tonight at 11:59pm EST.
If you have a shop that need help promoting, head over to the giveaway post now to enter to win this $150 prize!
You don’t have to draft a big plan to spread your small business message far and wide. When you break it into small daily steps and follow through consistently, it’s easy (and fun!) to get people talking about your work. Here are 5 things you can do right now to spread your creative message. Just add each of these tasks to your daily to-do list!
1. Join and participate in forums related to your work
Join a couple of forums (not more than you can realistically keep up with) and actively participate. Leave helpful and thoughtful feedback. Make sure your signature has a link back to your blog, website, and/or online shop. Interested users will click through to learn more about you.
2. Join Flickr, and use it
Add a couple of photos to your Flickr account daily and join groups. An easy way to do this is to add the photos from your blog post if you’re a blogger. Add your daily photos to groups, add photos to your “favorites” list, and really get involved! (Don’t feel limited to photos. Do you draw? Add your drawings to Flickr too as a “mini portfolio”!)
3. Continue with daily tweets
You’ve likely already joined the conversation on Twitter, making daily tweets is a fun and simple way to spread your creative message. Tweet about it when new products become available (Read 5 ways to engage you community with Twitter for more tips on Marketing with Twitter).
4. Make a Facebook page and update daily
Make a Facebook Page for your art and add and update daily. Post a link to your new product or write helpful tips for your audience.
5. It’s all about joining groups and interacting
Etsy, Flickr, and most other social networks have groups and forums you can participate in. You need to join the conversation, instead of simply being a static observer. It’s not just a way to spread your creative message, but it’s always inspiring and will help you with your creative business.
This may seem like a lot of steps, but if you interact in these social networks daily you’ll start to make friends, spread your message, and attract customers. Simply add these tasks to your to-do list and get them done every day. Never spam your social networks, and never rush this process. Have fun with it, be earnest and really interact and meet like-minded creative people! I promise you’ll see a difference in your traffic and sales!
Join the conversation. What issues have you had spreading your message?
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
Holy moly. My wallet is going to hate me today because I just found these golden afterglow charm necklaces from E Kate Designs. And basically, every single one of them are begging to be taken home. Can you hear them calling?
Of course, Erin has some other simple (and lovely) jewelry designs as well. AND on top of all that, she also runs The Orchard Art House, a gallery for art and handmade in Minnesota. If you’re in the area, you should really check it out. I have a few pictures of The Orchard Art House for your to look at too.
Get free shipping at E Kate! Use code “heymrpostman” during checkout to receive FREE SHIPPING on your purchase.
Visit E Kate Designs on Etsy now to see Erin’s amazing collection of jewelry.
I must be crazy because it’s Saturday and I am sitting here typing away…
But I wanted to be sure to mention all the giveaways that are still going on from Reader Appreciation Week…
1. Enter to win a set of craft books valued at $42.
2. One of our lucky Papernstitch blog readers will win a lifetime Stallcart shop.
3. Win a 3 month exhibition spot on papernstitch.com worth over $150. **ends soon- Monday is the deadline for this one!
4. Win one of 5 Biz Goals Guidebooks.
5. Enter to win a 1-year subscription to BHG.
If you like free stuff (and seriously, who the heck doesn’t?), be sure to enter these giveaways when you have a moment. Have a great weekend! See you Monday.
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image above Circus Wedding Reception on Once Wed by Josh Goleman
MonkiVintage is an expertly curated Etsy shop filled with mid century modern, danish modern, industrial, and authentic vintage home decor. MonkiVintage combines playful whimsy with clean, classic design.
There’s an emphasis on graphic design- evident in the abundance beautiful vintage wooden typesets and fun shapes, like this vintage lobster shack sign. Shop MonkiVintage if you’re always on the prowl for the perfect vintage treasures to spice up your home decor.
Discount Code: 10% off for papernstitch shoppers through July 3rd – simply use coupon code pns10 at checkout.
Visit MonkiVintage on Etsy now to take advantage of your special discount.
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
**For additional Reader Appreciation Week discounts, giveaways, and more visit the R.A.W. page for the full list. Thank you so much to everyone who reads this blog and has made it what it now is!
This giveaway is in conjunction with Reader Appreciation Week here on Papernstitch. Thank you so much to everyone who reads this blog and has made it what it now is!
If a pair of scissors, a handy tape measure, or that trusty hammer is part of your supply arsenal, you probably scan the pages of Better Homes and Gardens every now and then.
Maybe you even visit the BHG website on occasion?
Well then, you’ve probably seen their newly re-designed site than, huh? Looks pretty good, doesn’t it? Here’s a glimpse at the “new-ness” for those that haven’t seen it…
It seems a lot easier to navigate now and loads super fast, so needless to say, I am really digging the new site design. AND in celebration of that, I am giving away 5 one year subscriptions to Better Homes and Gardens right now!
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Here’s how you can enter to win a 1-year subscription to BHG:
There are 3 ways to enter this giveaway (so you can enter up to 3 times). Here are the ways to play. Each entry should be a separate comment…
1. Leave a comment below and tell me how you describe your home design style.
2. Become an email subscriber by filling out the form below. *If you are already an email subscriber, you are automatically entered to win.
3. Twitter, facebook, or blog about this giveaway and leave a link in the comments. *You can use the handy buttons below this post to link via facebook and twitter.
**Giveaway will end on Friday, July 1st at 11:59 pm eastern time.**
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**For additional Reader Appreciation Week discounts, giveaways, and more visit the R.A.W. page for the full list. Thank you so much to everyone who reads this blog and has made it what it now is!
Inspired by vintage ephemera like illustrated science textbooks, flashcards, wallpaper, and greeting cards from the 1960s, Kitschy Hippo is an eclectic shop filled with original art prints, collage art, and jewelry designs.
I appreciate how each Kitschy Hippo art piece contains paper treasures or images from the past, endowing each piece with its own slice of history. I’m most impressed by her vintage style collage prints: Chemisty, Unsure, and Kansas, but there’s enough selection in Kitschy Hippo to appease vintage kitsch lovers of all kinds.
Discount Code: 20% discount on your entire purchase (excludes shipping) when the coupon code PAPERNSTITCH is used upon checkout.
Vanessa wrote this post. She is a full time copywriter and webmarketer with a passion for art, creativity, and thrift. She writes about thrifting, creating, and saving money every weekday on her blog, Thrift Core.
**For additional Reader Appreciation Week discounts, giveaways, and more visit the R.A.W. page for the full list. Thank you so much to everyone who reads this blog and has made it what it now is!
