New Design

I've been working with a graphic designer on Etsy and the banner she made came out so good, I used it on the website as well as my Etsy Shop and just had her do coordinating Business cards. I am almost ready to order them, how nice to have that ready before I'm on "empty". Anyhow her Etsy Shop is called Studio Sub, here's the link for you http://www.etsy.com/shop/studiosub?ref=ss_profile
Very easy to work with and I just love her work.
Here's the card (drum roll please)

Alternative to Resolutions

I came across this article in the Etsy Blog and really enjoyed the idea, make it a choice to do more things you enjoy, rather than do stuff that's "good for you". Here's the link if you'd like to read it too, it's a short read.
http://www.etsy.com/blog/en/2011/hold-those-resolutions/

Guilds and Teams

I am a believer in associating with folks from your own "tribe"; folks that you have a common interest with. I am a member of the Indie Free Spirits Team on Etsy, and even just looking at the Blog http://indiefreespirits.blogspot.com/ I find something interesting that inspires me, so many talented people there.
So remember, you don't have to do this by yourself, join a group, participate, be part of the energy! You'll enjoy it!

Another Etsy Goody

This is the proof of the new Stamp I have coming from Etsy, I just couldn't resist!

It came from http://www.etsy.com/shop/AsspocketProductions?ref=ss_profile

She has quite a selection is is very nice to work with!

Treasury/Collections

If you're an artisan selling on either Etsy or Artfire, there is a cool means of promotion available to you, A Treasury (Etsy) or a Collection (Artfire).
These are both curated by members of Etsy and Artfire, you can put togther a collection of your own and it's a great way of promoting other artisans. Note that Etsy (unless this has recently changed) doesn't allow you to include any of your own listings in the Treasury, whereas Artfire is fine with it. With either of these, you have a chance of your collection being selected for the Front Page, that means tons of views for everyone in your Collection/Treasury. Additionally, each person featured will Tweet/Facebook/Blog and otherwise promote the Collection, so there's a lot of chance for promotion. Lastly, the people featured may also remember you and feature YOU in one of THEIR Collections.
All in all it's a FREE easy way to promote yourself and others!