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Scattergood Etsy Shop
submitted by Hipichiki on Dec 12 2010 - 7:25pm
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Scattergood Etsy Shop on Unanimous Craft

Scattergood is a collection of charming and whimsical collages paired with original prose. They are positive and uplifting and remind us to scattergood wherever we go. The line consists of prints, canvases, greeting cards, enclosure cards, magnets and postcards.

A portion of all proceeds funds the scattergood scholarship fund, dedicated to empowering children through access to education. Do your part; pass it on!

The Awesome & Amazing Madness of Giveaways
submitted by samsstuff on Jun 14 2011 - 9:00pm
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Advice on entering, finding, putting together and maybe even winning - but at the very least having fun with giveaways - from both sides of the process!

Handmadeology article, written by samsstuff.

 

Random Stuff by SAM Shop Makeover: Photos
submitted by samsstuff on Feb 23 2011 - 7:00am
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Tips on product photography, improving your shop & drawing in customers with your thumbnail shots on Etsy (or any online shop). These are some of the things that I have learned about product photography, since opening samsstuff.

Tacoma EtsyRain Monthly Meet Up & Craft Along Shindig
submitted by samsstuff on Jun 11 2011 - 11:00pm
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Tacoma EtsyRain Meetup Group

Join us on the third Saturdays of each month for fun, support and a bite to eat!

Have questions about Etsy?

Have a shop or thinking about opening one?

Need help with photography, item descriptions, product development? Want to know more about craft?

Just want to chat with others in the community?

Stop by and meet with us, share what you've been working on or just craft along while we chat!

Tacoma Sunset Studio Craft Classes
submitted by samsstuff on May 3 2011 - 9:00pm
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Tacoma Sunset Studios is a great place for learning something new, at a low pric

A perfect place for learning a bit or a lot about a craft or technique at an affordable price. Learn something new or reinforce and expand old skills in a supportive environment.

Courses are listed on meetup.com. Take one, a few, or many classes. It's up to you. Unlike other MeetUp groups, there is no required level of participation. Choose the courses you want to take! Stop by and check it out. 

 

King's Books
submitted by samsstuff on Jun 4 2011 - 11:00pm
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KIng's Books Tacoma Washington

A great resource for books, for inspiration, for instruction & for fun! In addition to the many affordable books to be found here, on any given day you my find a class, a club meeting, a great event or even some interesting discussions, perfect for thought, contemplation & of course, inspiration!

Hipichiki Studios Etsy Shop
submitted by Hipichiki on Dec 12 2010 - 7:10pm
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Hipichiki Studios Etsy Shop on Unanimous Craft

Hipichiki Studios is a collection of artist, Stefanie Bennett's different art collections. She does collage, upcycled art with materials headed to the landfill. Her newest line is mixed media paired with original prose called "The Girls".

All pieces can be bought as a limited edition giclee print. Pieces can be bought also as an original. 

Samsstuff Etsy Shop
submitted by samsstuff on Dec 29 2011 - 12:59pm
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samsstuff Etsy shop on Unanimous Craft

Hi and welcome to samsstuff: an eco friendly gift boutique filled with vintage, handcrafted, individualistic, upcycled jewelry, accessories, supplies & clothing.

Handmade pieces are crafted from a combination of vintage, found & new components, using my own designs & techniques. Each piece has its own eclectic style & story to tell. Vintage items range anywhere in era, from the 30's & 40's & into the 80's, some are handmade & most are family pieces. There are antiques here, as well.

What Makes a Shop Memorable? on Random Stuff by SAM
submitted by samsstuff on Feb 2 2011 - 10:00pm
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Advice on what makes a customer remember a shop & return over time...

A blog post about a store, why it's customers remember it years (& even decades later) & how you can use the same techniques in your own business.