Creative Business - One Year Etsy Anniversary

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One year ago today I jumped in and opened my Etsy Shop. I had spent several months trying to decide if I wanted to have a shop online, and do all the work that is involved is setting up and running it. I am glad I did it has been one big adventure since I started.

I did not know how much work it was going to be, and time involvement, but I have invested the time and it's been a pretty good year . I have shared stores about how much time I have spend online in the blog post How Much Time and Tracking Time.

I have learned a lot this past year. I have changed my photo's, my policy page, my profile, even my blog. I have developed many new techniques for the hardware and my designs, and I have more new ideas coming soon.

I am looking forward to another year of discovering new ideas for creating, marketing, and running my business better. Join me for the journey! Visit my blog everyday to be inspired, grow creatively, and learn something new.

TODAY ONLY SPECIAL

everything in my shop is 22% off

to celebrate my one year anniversary

Shop early, several pieces are one of a kind and once they are sold they are gone forever.

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Don't Miss Out

Check out what's happening in my Etsy Shop

It's the last week for FREE SHIPPING worldwide

&

Selected items at 15% off

New items will be added all week.

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Surprise! Surprise!

Don't you love it when you get surprises. Well I got two today, and I am very excited.

First while looking at my Google Analytics report this morning, I noticed a lot of views from Jewelry Making Craft Gossip. So I went to check it out and found out one of my bracelets is featured. What a nice surprise, they found me from one of the groups on Flickr.

Also while checking Heartomatic, and I found out I was featured in the Weekend Deals: Discount Sale Etsy Gift Guide.

If you have never been to 1000 Markets stop by today and take a look today. It is a beautiful site, with wonderful artists.

Don't forget I am having a sale in my Etsy shop 15% off selected items, and free shipping on everything all month.

I hope you get a few surprises today!

Only a couple of days left on my poll, please take a moment and answer. Thanks!

Want more information for adding Google Analytics to you shop and blog check out these Etsy Forum topics for more info.

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Sale Time!

It's BACK-TO-SCHOOL time!

I love this time of year, its like getting ready to start something new. This year in honor of Back-to-School I am having a sale in my Etsy shop.

From Today until August 31 I will be offering FREE SHIPPING worldwide, and selected items at 15% Off!

Shop today for the best selection, and get ready for the start of a new (Back-to-school) year in style.

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Father's Day Specials

Father's Day is just around the corner (June 21). Buy your Dad something unique this year, shop handmade.

Check out all the cool items on Etsy and 1000 Markets.

Additions Style Special Deal

Purchase a gift for your Dad from my collection of jewelry, cuff links, key chains, and money clips in my Etsy shop and receive a FREE pair of earring with your purchase! (Available from 6/1/09 - 6/12/09)

Its like getting two gifts in one.

Don't forget about flat fee shipping. Read all about it here.

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Facebook Special Deals

I started a new Facebook business page.

Become a fan and you will receive posts on new work, specials, and sales just for fans.

First fan only special starts next week, so sign up today!

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Shop News

Not much

to report from my shop

this week, so today I have my

10 second commercial with a special bonus.

Shop Additions for unique and original

jewelry and accessories created from recycled

and repurposed hardware for women and men.

As my gift to you, place an order between 12/13 and 12/19

and I will send you a pair of earrings with your purchase,

to get your gift put the word BLOG in the comments section.

Happy Holidays!

BLOG NEWS

Last week I did a post to inspire you to start preparing your goals for 2010, Creative Brainstorming, as well as a post with strategies for writing your goals in Creative Planning.

Next weeks post about goals, will be about preparing and writing you goals. There will be one more post before the end of them month about using your goal list and then we will all be ready to have a creative and successful new year.

Stop by everyday and have a great week!

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Shop News

I hope everyone survived Black Friday and is geared up for Cyber Monday. They say it's the biggest online shopping day of the year.

What are you doing to promote your online shop this Monday?

Stop by my Etsy Shop for

FREE SHIPPING Worldwide

until 11:59 pm 11/30

I added several new items on Black Friday and I will be adding more on Cyber Monday, so now is the time to see all my new items. Here are some of my favorites.

Check it out my shop and let me know your favorites.

BLOG NEWS

During December on my blog I will be sharing simple ideas for writing your 2010 goals, alternative gift wrapping ideas, and every Friday recipe's for fun drinks and appetizers to serve during the holidays.

Stop by daily for some holiday inspiration!

Have a great week!

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