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online barter begins!
The online barter is full! 28 etsy artist have posted pics of the pieces they are going to swap with each other! Everyone has rated each other (super secretly) and will be given points based on their...
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Tip of the (Yester)day: Don't sell yourself short
When selling your work, be mindful of pricing. Figure out what you are paying for materials, pay yourself a fair wage for your time, and consider operating costs like Etsy fees, Paypal fees and...
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Recycle your paper and MAKE BOXES!
So I’m sitting here at my cluttered desk wishing I had more organizational boxes to put all my “stuff” in , you know?Right!Then I realized I had all these great pieces of scrap paper that were about to...
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Tip of the Day
EtsyRecycle Yahoo Group. Get free stuff and give away what you don't need. Brilliant!textile art by meltedfabrics.etsy.com
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Win These Beads and Bead Happy!
Oh four LUXURIOUS strands of pandas and angels and some other beads! Aren't they sweet? They were donated to the labs a while ago and they haven't found a good home yet. Perhaps they could make their...
View ArticleHot Tip of the Day: Photoshop and Gimp 101
Have you been hearing a lot about Photoshop lately and all the wonderful things everyone says it can do to better your photos? Are you curious?Do you have Photoshop and feel lost with how to use it or...
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Sell your wares this Labor Day
JDub Records is throwing a BBQ on Labor Day (that's Monday, September 3) from 3-9PM, and they've told us about an opportunity for craftspeople such as yourself to sell there. It will cost $50, and you...
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Seller Shout Out: whileshenaps
Today I am really feeling the soft sculptures made by "whileshenaps:"I always love and appreciate when a plush artist really takes it to the next level...I also can really appreciate a cute...
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Tip of the Day: Shoe Box Shelves!
Do you have a shoe-buying problem? Do you have a surplus of knick-knacks? Two wrongs DO make a right! Take your shoe boxes and glue them together like a one-sided ziggurat to make a snazzy little...
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9/2 Skill Share: the Coptic stitch
book by Your Secret AdmiralOn Sunday, September 2 from 3-5:30 pm , we will be hosting an informal skill share on how to bind books using the Coptic stitch (the exposed spine method that results in the...
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Last Fridays Trunk Show * Etsy Green and Clean Guild
Next up the the Etsy Labs' LastFridays art party/trunk show series:The Etsy Green and Clean Guild makes soaps, bath and body products, makeup, and scents. On Friday, August 31 from 6-8PM, EGCG will be...
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Labs Wall Project: September progress!
September brings in new entries for the wall and big smiles on our faces:The wall is almost halfway full of art works sent in by Etsy members who might not be able to make it out to the Labs to say...
View ArticleTip of the Day: How To Make A Record Bowl
Learn how to transform an old record into a new bowl.
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Tip of the Day: How to knit
Ever try to teach yourself how to knit from printed instructions? It's impossible! Check out this PDFcast from Craftzine.org. Beautifully photographed instructions for the new knitter.
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Art bArter video and photobooth...good times
What fun we had at the EtsybArter here at the Labs! Not sure what the bArter is you say? Well you can read up all about it here.Check out the latest photos and some great video from the event here at...
View ArticleGet started with simple jewelry projects!
A quick search of youtube.com for "Tutorial" and "Etsy" netted me this easy peasy idea: Making briolette charm drop necklaces Brought to you by Itsyourlife! Check out her shop at itsyourlife.etsy.com
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HOT TIP: Discover the Joy of Letterpress at The Arm, Brooklyn
Have you been hankering to learn to letterpress? Or, maybe you already have the know-how, but lack your own press? The Arm in Brooklyn, NY is the perfect space to print!The Arm is a public letterpress...
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Craft Night Tomorrow!
...and everythings going to be alright. alrighhhhhht!!Tomorrow is the first of many exciting, amazing, crafty, snazzy, sweet and salty Monday Night Craft Nights! Free mini-tutorials to get your...
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Online Video tutorial tomorrow, be there!
Join me this Wednesday, September 12th, at 3pm EST for super simple tutorial all about making boxes from your recycled papers! All you need is two pieces of paper, a pen or pencil, and a pair of...
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Tip of the Day: Putting Etsy Mini on your Myspace Page
1. Log into your Etsy account.2. On the far left you'll find 'Etsy Mini' go there.3. Choose whether you'd like to display items you are selling in your shop or items you have hearted. Then choose...
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