All you need is a glimpse of reality, leave the rest to the imagination!: April 2010

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Friday, April 16, 2010

Jewelry by Challene

Handmade jewelry using sterling silver, semi-precious gemstones and pearls.

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Wednesday, April 7, 2010

Wednesday Weekly Craft~ Reed Difussers

A wonderful project idea for home, that is fun and easy to make are reed difussers! They are simple to make, look great, and smell even better!

What You'll Need

A decorative, glass jar

Reeds

Liquid popouri or scented oil

Decorative, fake flowers

Stones or gravel

Ribbon

1. Tie you ribbon around your jar in a bow (or however you prefer).

2. Fill you glass with your choice of colored gravel or rock.

3. Add reeds and arrange flowers (clip to desired heigth).

4. Add your liquid scent and place in a safe place, high away from pets and children.

Monday, April 5, 2010

Tuesday Tutorial~ Taking Photos for Etsy

A crucial benefit to sales is your item photos. They're the first thing your buyers see, and they represent you as a seller. Quality in your photos is very important and can be the deciding factor in a customer's purchase decision. Here is a list of tips that I would like to offer for anyone struggling with their product photography. I hope it can help fellow etsians increase views and sales!

~ Find your style and stick with a theme. Give your viewers something to identify you with. Try to photo items in a similar manner, as this will also make your shop look well formated.

~ Great ideas for photo backdrops are scrapbook pages, books, maps, wood, ext. However, remember to not let your backgrounds distract from your product. A good idea is to experiment with contrasting colors, and try to find ways to let your product stand out.

~ Try using natural sunlight rather than bulbs (especially with jewelry). This helps bring out the accurate colors in your items.

~ Use all 5 picture spots for each item you list. Experiment with different angles to show your buyers exactly what they would get from a purchase.

~ If you choose to use a model, make sure the product is your focal point of the picture

I hope I've helped! Good luck and happy sales!