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1. The text of your article, OR a link to the text of your article.
2. Links to your shops or other websites (maximum 3).
3. A brief description of who you are (e.g., John Doe is a blogger and artist who lives in Los Angeles. He is an experienced web designer and vector artist.)
4. What type of article this is: marketing/promoting, inspirational, diy, miscellaneous
Note that all articles should be relevant to independent designers, artists, retailers, bloggers and shoppers. Also, submitting an article does not guarantee posting.
Video submissions: Simply include a link to the video (either here on Indiepublic or Youtube).
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Permalink Reply by Ira on
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Hi! I would like to submit Ric-Rack fish tutorial published on my blog. Here's the link:
http://oldcrazystitcher.blogspot.com/
Link to my Flikr
http://www.flickr. com/photos/ 49963927@ N00/
My DaWanda shop
http://en.dawanda.com/shop/Stitcher100
Type of article - DIY- craft
Short Bio:
Ira Rosenshtein - crafter. I am love to do original small things.
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Permalink Reply by Catherine on -
Scrapbooking: How to get started
by Catherine Stewart
Your Memories by Design
Article Link: http://ymbd.blogspot.com/2007/11/scrapbooking-how-to-get-started.html
This is a DIY type article for those interested in picking up scrapbooking as a hobby for the first time.
My sites:
Etsy Shop: http://ymbd.etsy.com
Blog: http://ymbd.blogspot.com
Website: http://yourmemoriesbydesign.ca
I am a Memory Preservation Artist, which basically means I scrapbook full time for others for a living. I also spend my time making unique scrapbooking supplies for sale on Etsy, and I am a contract designer for Creative Memories.
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Permalink Reply by Accent Yourself on
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I'd like to submit this article. It is a blog entry titled, "My Version of Success" . . . . http://accentyourself.blogspot.com/2007/12/my-version-of-success.html
http://www.accentyourself.com
http://www.accentyourself.etsy.com
http://www.accentyourself.blogspot.com
It can be classified under inspirational, miscellaneous, or wherever you think would fit.
Barb Macy (accentyourself) runs Accent Yourself Handcrafted Jewelry from her home in Oregon. She enjoys making & selling jewelry and blogging about business experiences.
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Permalink Reply by DIY-Fashions.com on -
Here is an evaluation of the current D.I.Y. fashion industry, and my suggestions on how to increase its stature in the retail market, and allow DIYers to be able to make a living at it: Is DIY Fashions next Big Thing?
Links to my sites:
DIY-Fashions.com For DIY Indie design fashion, along with OOAK (One of a kind) and Limited edition clothing.
4Me2Wear.com For 'Art to Wear': full color Graphic apparel, where the uniquity is in the graphic itself; .
MySpaceTEES.com To design and produce your own graphic apparel.
Short Bio:
I have been doing short run Thermal Digital printing for Silk Screening Shops and retail Clothing Stores and Boutiques since 1997. My specialty is Raster image manipulation on Photoshop.
I'm developing MySpaceTEES.com to be a production and fulfillment house for individual artists who are presently not selling their work on clothing but would like to, such as tattoo artists, painters, etc.
I am developing DIY-Fashions.com for indie fashion designers to be able to vend their products on both the retail and wholesale levels.
Type of article: Marketing/Promotion, Instructional, DIY
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Permalink Reply by Alyice Edrich on -
Article Type: Marketing your business.
Recounting Your New Year Resolutions
By Alyice Edrich
Can you believe we’re in the middle of March already? It seems the older I get, the faster time tries to slip away from me. How are you doing on your New Year’s resolutions?
Since we’ve hit the quarter mark of this glorious New Year, I felt it only appropriate to take inventory of my resolutions. And guess what I’ve found? For the first time in years, I am finally right on track!
Don’t let procrastination, lack of organization, the busyness of life, or too many obligations rob you of meeting your goals this year. Break them down into bite size pieces and work on them every week.
Here’s what I’ve been doing. I have three files on my computer, one titled “task list,” one titled “goals of week master,” and one titled “goals of week.” And here is how I have them broken up:
• Task List: I have my long-term goals broken into categories and every time a new idea pops in my head, I place it in the appropriate spot on my long-term goals list. That way, I never feel pressured to get those new ideas done today for fear of forgetting about them, and I won’t lose them on a slip of paper that I accidentally throw away.
• Goals of Week Master List: My main business duties, the ones that are repetitious and have to be done every week, are broken down into digestible chunks and saved in this file. This is the file I use to begin tailoring my goals of the week.
• Goals of Week List: This is the sheet I work from every week. Every Sunday evening, I sit down and plan my week. I break it down into digestible projects and write a single line sentence for each project; not too detailed, just enough that it reminds me of the task at hand. I try to list my projects according the time each project needs to be completed during the week, and then break it down a step further by listing the short projects first and finally, I print my goals list out. If something new comes up that has to take priority, I simply write that project in the left hand column. Every time I achieve my goal of completing a project, I cross it off my list. This visual is very important in keeping me on task. Then every Friday, I transfer over the things I didn’t complete to next week’s goals list.
If you haven’t been able to stay on task find someone to help keep you accountable. It could be a friend, a paid coach, a mentor, a business or writing buddy, a business partner, an old teacher, a relative, or even your children.
When I wanted to lose ten pounds, I knew I wouldn’t be able to achieve that goal on my own. I explained why I needed to lose the weight and what I needed to do to succeed. Then I asked my children to keep me accountable. My 9-year-old daughter now reads labels before we buy snacks, my son will question what I eat when we go out, and my husband cooks healthier meals.
When I wanted to take my writing career to the next level, I found a writer’s group that shared their weekly goals and end-of-week praises. Telling a group of friends and strangers my intentions for the week helps me focus more during the week. After all, I don’t want to meet with them on Friday only to make excuse after excuse as to why I didn’t reach my goals.
And let’s face it, most of the time we don’t reach our goals because we find one excuse after another to keep us from taking the first step. And if by some miracle we make it past the first step, we find a “reason” why we can’t take the next step.
So what are you waiting for? If you’ve found yourself not staying on task, it’s never too late to start. Don’t wait until December 31 to start your New Year’s resolutions, start them today!
About The Author:
Alyice Edrich (http://dmwrites.com) is a freelance writer and aspiring artist who loves to create collages using your favorite photos and memorabilia. Read her blog at http://alyiceedrich.com
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Permalink Reply by Larkin and Catcher on
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I'm an indie-friendly online retail store manager and blogger based in the United Kingdom. I run the Larkin & Catcher independent fashion and gift store and also have the Larkin & Catcher's Very Best Things blog.
The article Five Very Good Reasons to Shop at Indie Stores is really arguing that there are numerous advantages to buying items from indie designers -- and from the stores which sell products made by independent producers. I don't know if I made it obvious in the article but I also believe that stores don't need to sell purely indie goods of purely mass-produced goods but that a mix of both is possible.
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Permalink Reply by Julie Ann Shahin on
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Article Title: How to Add Fantasy Wings to Your Child’s Photo
You can get the free wings download at http://escrappers.com/fairytales.html and while there is a great tutorial there, it leaves out the crucial part of how to get the wings in place. Let me show you how I do it….
The final image will look like this.
Continue reading
Links:
Blog: http://jshahin.blogspot.com
Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=37898
Ning: http://scrapbookdimensions.ning.com
About Julie Ann Shahin
Julie Ann Shahin is a published freelance scrapbook artist, author/editor of The Scrapbook Dimensions Week-At-A-Glance Planner, and founder of The Everyday Digital Scrapbooking Idea blog. Her digitally-infused creations feature photojournalism and meaningful content. Fellow scrappers across the country and internationally turn to her and the EDS blog for inspiration and help using their computer as a scrapbooking tool.
Julie Ann Shahin has just accepted a promotion from Creative Editor to Special Projects Director with Scrapbook Dimensions Magazine for 2008.
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Permalink Reply by FunkyFolky on -
Here is a link to make realistic faux glass eyes from polymer clay on my blog. I love the effect and use it more than any other for my sculptures.
http://ragtreepeople.blogspot.com/2008/02/faux-glass-polymer-clay-e...
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Permalink Reply by AlwaysAmy on -
Do you DaWanda?
I know many of us here on Indie Public sell on Etsy but do you also sell on DaWanda?
I am putting together a 5 part blog post over this weekend to talk about how to use DaWanda to expand your business, why it can benefit you, who is buying on DaWanda & what you need to know to be successful there! I would love to also have this information posted here on IndiePublic. You can choose to post it in sections or as one long entry. I have finished writing the entries but I will not finish posting them on my blog until Monday (6-30-08).
www.always-amy.blogspot.com
www.alwaysamy.dawanda.com
www.alwaysamy.etsy.com
Amy Divelbiss is a blogger & artist who lives in her imagination. She has 15 years of retail selling experience including owning & managing her own Brick & Mortar store from for 4 years, selling online via several venues for over 3 years & working every level of retail business you can imagine. Now she spends her time making quirky jewelry & accessories with her fidgety hands & loving up her geeky husband.
The article is about expanding your business venues to include a wider international customer base, the benefits of doing so & general hints & tips for selling on DaWanda.com.
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Permalink Reply by AlwaysAmy on
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http://always-amy.blogspot.com/2008/06/rory-uphold-my-little-piano-ring.html
www.alwaysamy.etsy.com
www.alwaysamy.dawanda.com
www.always-amy.blogspot.com
Amy Divelbiss is a blogger & artist who lives in her imagination. She has 15 years of retail selling experience including owning & managing her own Brick & Mortar store from for 4 years, selling online via several venues for over 3 years & working every level of retail business you can imagine. Now she spends her time making quirky jewelry & accessories with her fidgety hands & loving up her geeky husband.
Inspirational story! A pop star bought a ring from me on Etsy!!
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Permalink Reply by Shalana, thefunkyfelter on
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Hi :o)
My article is "The Basics of Starting to Wholesale Your Handmade Items" - link as follows...........
http://thefunkyfelter.blogspot.com/2008/07/how-to-get-started-whole...
It is a marketing/promoting type article with resource information and a list of helpful links on the subject.
My websites are as follows:
http://www.thefunkyfelter.com
http://thefunkyfelter.etsy.com
http://thefunkyfelter.blogspot.com
About me...............
Shalana, a.k.a. the funky felter, is a fiber artist specializing in traditional and modern feltmaking. She is also an experienced college level instructor and graphic designer.
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Hi (again!) :o)
My article is "How to Make a Home Made Light Box to Photograph Handmade Items" - link as follows...........
http://thefunkyfelter.blogspot.com/2008/06/building-homemade-light-...
It is a DIY article.
My websites are as follows:
http://www.thefunkyfelter.com
http://thefunkyfelter.etsy.com
http://thefunkyfelter.blogspot.com
About me...............
Shalana, a.k.a. the funky felter, is a fiber artist specializing in traditional and modern feltmaking. She is also an experienced college level instructor and graphic designer.
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