DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post may contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Considering opening up an Esty shop but are looking for some advice? Sure you can review the FAQs on their website but make sure to also read the advice from Etsy shop owners to discover what they learned. Even those just starting out with their Esty shop may have discovered something you haven't yet found so it's worth to learn from other's mistakes and successes. Check out 6 lessons learned in 6 months on Etsy, as shared by Laura, the owner of the digital printable Etsy shop Indigo Ink Boutique. Lesson 1 - A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms! Being a very organized (sometimes OCD) and strategic type of person, I made the decision that I would take a year to research what it takes to start your own business, how to run an Etsy shop and make sure it was even something doable. I read tons of books and blog articles, listened to You Tube tutorials and podcasts, and researched 40+ Etsy shops and what they did. I struggled with why should ... Continue Reading...
Year of Fun Dates Bridal Shower Gift (Guest Post)
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Friends, you are in for a treat today! Today’s post comes to us from Liz, a longtime friend and past coworker of mine who has graced my pages many times in the form of handmade gift she’s made me and my girls. Today she’s sharing a handmade gift she and her godson created with the use of her silhouette machine: a year of fun dates bridal shower gift! Yes long time SOTD readers will remember that I and a group of bridesmaids had done a year of date night gifts for my bestie, and SOTD contributor, Allie for her bridal shower. Each month the couple is allowed to open their next gift and enjoy a date night that was planned out. For this version, Liz helped craft up this adorably fun gift with her godson Ben to give to his brother, Roy, and his soon-to-be-wife, Andrea, at her bridal shower. This is the ultimate reader’s feature submission that needed it’s own post! The date ideas are just too darn cute and the crafted elements to gift them are so awesome. Check out this super ... Continue Reading...
DIY Party Backdrop Stand (Guest Post)
DISCLOSURE: Some of the links in this post contain affiliate links, which come at no cost to you. Know that I only promote products I personally use and stand behind. To learn more about my affiliates, please review my disclosure policy here. Love the look of a fun party backdrop behind the dessert table, present table or photo op but don't have a flat wall to display one? Consider building a DIY party backdrop stand that you can transport to any location you wish and use for your next big bash! Follow the dimensions and tips listed here to create a party backdrop stand that can be used over and over to make your parties extra special! Today's post and DIY project comes courtesy of Liz, my longtime friend, previous coworker and roommate for all those trade shows we used to attend back in my pre-baby days. She's one crafty gal with many appearances here on the blog for things she's made me and my girls. Today she's sharing this DIY party backdrop made of PVC pipe she built and has used for several parties! Here's the kicker - the whole thing cost between $15-20! Below are the pieces and dimensions needed, with all PVC pipe pieces being cut on site by the home improvement store employee: (2) 60" straight PVC ... Continue Reading...