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Handcrafted stuff From Etsy: the best handmade gifts ever

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Nothing beats handmade gifts, and there's no better place on the Web to find amazing, creative, and gorgeous stuff than etsy.com. List your favorites here!

Etsy sellers are invited to submit your own best stuff! Just add a link to the "Plexo" module for your category.

Don't see a category that fits? Post a request in the Guestbook and I'll get a new category set up for you.

Five Reasons Handcrafted Stuff From Etsy Make the Best Gifts

  • Nothing says "I love you" like a handmade gift!
  • We don't have time to make as many handmade gifts as we want to.
  • Handmade is green!
  • Handmade stuff is beautiful and unique.
  • Handmade gifts from Etsy support working artists and artisans so they can create more beautiful objects for us to enjoy.

Delectable soaps at Twin Dream Creations

One-of-a-kind handmade soap, bath and body products, mmmmmm

Anyone who makes squid soap is OK in my book. Twin Dream has a whole collection of delicious bath and body products, all handmade, moisturizing and eco-friendly.

Great scents and lots of elegant designs make their products the perfect gift for your friends who love little indulgences!

Twin Dream Creations have a Squidoo lens and an Etsy shop for their handcrafted soap and bath products.

One-of-a-kind goodies for home, decor and bath

Interesting things to put on your mantel and delicious soaps for the bath



Traditional to whimsical to just something nifty to put on your desk or mantel. Tons of gorgeous goodies here.

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Embroidered backpacks

Promotional Back Packs brought to you by ForteProm more...3 points

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Etsy :: TWIN DREAM CREATIONS - SOAP WITH A TWIST

Fabulous soap, bath and body products2 points

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Etsy :: Such Pretty Colors

Beautiful patchwork, and also great polymer clay j more...2 points

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Etsy :: Paw-made by meowy

Funny little kitties!2 points

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Etsy :: Mrs. Kwittys Cottage

Cottage chic--some traditional, some zany!2 points

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http://prossackdesigns.etsy.com

handmade jewelry for your body, your life, and you more...1 point

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Etsy :: Designs by Denise Marie - Handmade Artisan Jewelry

Gemstone jewelry - FREE gift with your order!1 point

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Etsy :: Randumosity :: Randumosity Designs

Handmade and Unique Bags, Gifts and Accessories.
Randumize more...1 point

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Wedding Rings

Huge selection of wedding rings, diamond wedding r more...1 point

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Rings

Engagement rings, diamonds, and wedding bands at h more...1 point

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Baby Wreaths

Handmade wreaths are perfect decor for any baby sh more...1 point

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Baby Wreaths on Etsy

This listing is for a CUSTOM baby shower wreath. Y more...1 point

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Photos on Canvas

Print your photo on canvas as is or let PaintYourL more...1 point

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Photo on Canvas

Print your photo on canvas as is or let PaintYourL more...1 point

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Photo to Canvas

Print your photo on canvas as is or let PaintYourL more...1 point

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Welcome to the Inspirewood Studio by InspirewoodStudio on Etsy

Very Romantic One-of-a-Kind ceramic gifts!

Perfect more...1 point

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Welcome to The Country Sign Shop by Heirloom by thecountrysignshop

Hand made Stenciled signs for every occasion.1 point

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Lake's Edge Designs by Kara Willis

Lake's Edge is the Etsy of Kentucky artist & p more...1 point

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Bath & Body Items for Sensitive Skin Types by AquarianBath on Etsy

Welcome to Aquarian Bath your source for all natur more...1 point

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Photo frame, Digital photo frame, Wall photo frames, Handmade photo frames

Anoopkriti adds so many varieties of photo frames more...1 point

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Etsy :: This is it paper products

Eco-friendly and cool paper products, journals, et more...0 points

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Etsy :: Dees Home Goods

Gorgeous handmade soaps0 points

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http://www.unicorngem1994.etsy.com

Simple yet elegant jewelry that is art you wear.
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Etsy :: lauriadesigns :: Handpainted Key Chain New baby theme

Handpainted Key Chain New baby theme, lauriadesign more...0 points

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Etsy :: darlkay52 :: Darl's Prairie Creations

Handmade broken china angels, decorated gourd bird more...0 points

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Silver Jewellery, Unique Handcrafted Jewellery, Designer Jewelry,

Sterling Silver jewellery from Jewellery Gallery s more...0 points

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Silver Jewellery, Unique Handcrafted Jewellery, Designer Jewelry,

Sterling Silver jewellery from Jewellery Gallery s more...0 points

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http://tammnoony.etsy.com

The art of painting on wood - original & color more...0 points

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Delicate Adornments Light Weight Jewelry by DelicateAdornments

Welcome to my Etsy shop! I live in Central Florida more...0 points

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Gia diamonds

Diamonds on fire inc is one of the best high quali more...0 points

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Portraits

Turn your favorite photo into a canvas.0 points

Get the most out of Squidoo

Six tips and tricks for Etsy sellers to make the most of your Squidoo lenses

Squidoo lets you make a simple, good-looking mini Web page (called a "lens" around these parts) to promote yourself, your business, your great idea, your philosophy of life--anything at all that you want to get the word out about.

It's a very simple tool to learn, but there's definitely an art to getting the most out of it. Here are six tips and suggestions to get you off on the right foot:

  • Create at least four modules, not counting your guestbook or your introduction. Break your content up into several manageable chunks--it's a lot easier to read and more scannable.

  • Upload some pictures. Pictures make lenses come to life--especially when you're promoting gorgeous handmade stuff!

  • Use one of your modules for a paragraph or two about how you make your items. Customers who enjoy handmade items are dying to know more about your process, your materials, what you're fussy about, and exactly how you make the gorgeous goodness that you do. And this makes your lens feel less "promotional" and more about creating a relationship with your customers.

  • Maximize your tags. You get 40 tags per lens on Squidoo, and these are important to your search engine (Google and others) position. Consider what kinds of strings of text folks might use to find you. Not just "handmade gifts," which is going to be pretty competitive, but "handmade glass earrings," "handmade art glass," "handmade glass art," etc. Get specific and nitty gritty.

  • Most of your traffic (for both your lens and your shop) won't come from Squidoo, it will come from your improved search engine placement. Make your lens really "keyword rich" (in other words, use lots of words that folks who are searching for you might enter) and include enough content that Google knows how to find you!

  • When you can: write some additional articles for various sites about your art and your process. So far I've found ezinearticles.com to be the most useful at bringing in new traffic and boosting my Google position, but I'm always looking for new venues. Just write a page or two about what, how, and why you do what you do, with a closing paragraph about why your items make great gifts. Include links to your lens and to your shop. Do that every month or so and you'll see a steady stream of fresh new traffic for your Etsy shop!

Simple, beautiful jewelry from 27 Things

Semiprecious stones mixed with repurposed rosewood prayer mala beads

The motto at 27 Things is taken from da Vinci: "Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

Simple, stylish and beautiful jewelry made from semiprecious stones and repurposed rosewood prayer beads.

27 Thing has a Squidoo Lens, an Etsy Shop, and a shop on the Australian site Mintd.

Amazing jewelry from sellers at etsy.com


Sparkly, lustrous, elegant . . . . Etsy sellers, if you make pretty shiny things, list your shop here!



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Promotional Back Packs, Custom back packs, Drawstring backpacks, embroidered backpacks

Promotional Back Packs brought to you by ForteProm more...3 points

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http://suchprettycolors.etsy.com

polymer clay art pendants2 points

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Etsy :: Bittersweeet Friends

Angry cupcakes! Grrr! Grrr!1 point

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Etsy :: CaughtRedhanded Resin Pendants, Bags, & Rings

Nifty resin pieces with vintage elements, and grea more...1 point

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Etsy :: Julie's Creation Nation

Neat felted stuff--check out the bobby pins1 point

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http://27things.etsy.com

27things : Repurposed Rosewood Jewelry1 point

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http://fearlessfibers.etsy.com

Fearless Fibers - hand dyed yarn & knitting pa more...1 point

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http://www.thebeadedlily.etsy.com

eclectic jewelry for eclectic people1 point

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http://www.simplymodern.etsy.com

Handcrafted art pendants and prints1 point

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http://www.ttgart.etsy.com

Handcrafted art pendants and prints1 point

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Janet Crosby - Firefly Lampwork Glass Beads

This lens is for everything related to lampworked more...1 point

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Tools for Glass Beadmakers - Lampwork Resources

This lens is part of my main lampworking lens and more...1 point

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Etsy Fans Headquarters

Etsy Fans For people who love Etsy - whether you h more...1 point

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http://www.janetcrosbyfirefly.etsy.com

My online shop 'o beads.1 point

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http://naptimecrafts.etsy.com

My store offers quality made products for you and more...1 point

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http://www.pearlbythesea.etsy.com

Unique Handknit Sterling Silver and Freshwater Pea more...1 point

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http://www.moonfairy.etsy.com

Quality materials + creativity + imagination = Moo more...1 point

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http://www.rocknwrap.etsy.com

Unique wirewrapped art for your neck. Pendants and more...1 point

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Gaia's Gifts

http://www.gaiasgifts.etsy.com1 point

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http://www.prossackdesigns.etsy.com

handmade jewelry for your body, your life, and you more...1 point

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Etsy :: Designs by Denise Marie - Handmade Artisan Jewelry

Gemstone jewelry - FREE gift with your order!1 point

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Etsy :: Madison Craft Studio art pendants

Tiny pendants made w/origami paper, stylish and ve more...0 points

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Etsy :: The Blue Kraken - jewlery, pottery and more

Great unique stuff and excellent prices0 points

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Etsy :: Dichroic Jewelry by Lis Kidder

Iridescent glass pretties0 points

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http://www.inediblejewelry.etsy.com

hand-sculpted treats for the food-obsessed0 points

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http://www.solsisters.etsy.com

funky and original handmade art purses and accesso more...0 points

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http://pattihaskins.etsy.com

Critter Central - Everything I make is inspired by more...0 points

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www.secretjewellz.etsy.com

Vintage,brass,filigree handmade jewellery0 points

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http://cvcreations.etsy.com

Elegant beaded ring kits with step by step instruc more...0 points

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Capitol View Creations

My web site, now featuring the CVC Bead Crochet st more...0 points

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Etsy :: Sunny Skies Studio Jewelry Artwear

Fun Ear Cuffs, Great Earrings, Rings & Bracele more...0 points

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http://www.secretjewellz.etsy.com

Vintage,brass,filigree handmade jewellery0 points

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http://www.artisanwoodcrafting.etsy.com

Here you'll find many unique gifts for anyone, spe more...0 points

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Jessica Sharrah

Wearable works of art - handcrafted ceramic beads0 points

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http://www.valerietyler.etsy.com

Modern jewelry with sleek, streamlined design inco more...0 points

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Mah Jong Jongg Mahjongg Mahjong Bracelets Jewelry Eclectic Elements Handcrafted Beaded Artisan Couture Jewelry

Handcrafted beaded indie artisan boutique couture more...0 points

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alorinna.etsy.com

metalworking with a zen feel0 points

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lindsayluu.etsy.com

Kitchy, Vintage, and Fun Jewelry and Accessories0 points

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http://www.divadea.etsy.com

Polymer clay cane work extravaganza - jewelry, pho more...0 points

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http://tammnoony.etsy.com

Fun, cool & colorful gifts ideas.0 points

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RippingItDown Handmade Jewelry & Accessories

Combining new, vintage, recycled & upcycled ma more...0 points

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Delicate Adornments Light Weight Jewelry by DelicateAdornments

Welcome to my Etsy shop! I live in Central Florida more...0 points

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Nature Inspired Artisan Jewelry by HoneyFromTheBee on Etsy

I feature quality artisan jewelry handmade in my P more...0 points

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Photo frame, Digital photo frame, Wall photo frames, Handmade photo frames

Anoopkriti adds so many varieties of photo frames more...0 points

Take the handmade pledge . . .

"I pledge to buy handmade this holiday season, and request that others do the same for me."

Pledge Handmade!

Chocolate Lollipop

A stylish baby boutique on Etsy!

Find fabulous one-of-a-kind handmade bibs, blankies, diaper bag accessories and more! Their stuff is available in matching collections or you can go "a la carte," to suit any budget.

You can find their Squidoo lens at www.squidoo.com/chocolatelollipop and their Etsy shop at Chcolate Lollipop Boutique on Etsy

Adorable stuff for children and babies



So many delicious things for babies & cute little kids! Vote for your favorite seller of bibs, shower gifts, baby books, cute little hats with ears, whatever!

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Etsy :: Strumpfkunst - sock critters with attitude

Handmade, one-of-a-kind plushies that delight kids more...1 point

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MountainsideCrochet on Etsy - Yarn Delights in Crochet and Plastic ...

Journey with me to my Land of Crochet, and other Y more...1 point

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Etsy :: SugarLoveHoney

Baby tutus and more!0 points

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Etsy :: Chocolate Lollipop

Delightful baby boutique with stylish selection!0 points

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Etsy :: Happy Babee!

Happy Babee and Beeyond!0 points

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http://www.bealoo.etsy.com

Fun, fresh, funky art for kid's spaces!0 points

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Etsy :: Katiyana's Handmade Doll and Bear Clothes

Sweet hand-knit sweaters for dolls and bears0 points

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Trendy Gift Accessory Boutique for Ladies, Young Women, Boys and Girls Handpainted Unique Gifts Accessories Providing the finishing touch

One of a kind, chic, original, handpainted, handcr more...0 points

Meet Etsy seller Katiyana

Katiyana is an enthusiastic Squidooer and an Etsy seller of handmade doll clothes and handmade bear clothes. Her stuff is handmade and features bold intarsia design elements. Triple cute!

Visit Katiyana's Etsy Shop
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Wonderful handmade toys


Think outside the Elmo box!

Sellers, if you make amazing toys or games, list your shop here to entice us . . .





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Etsy :: Katiyana's Doll and Bear Clothes

Sweet handknit doll and bear sweaters2 points

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Etsy :: Rosie's Bears and Bitty Critters

Spectacular stuffed bears and toys1 point

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Etsy :: LOVE & A SANDWICH

Goofy plush cool things1 point

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http://www.rocknwrap.etsy.com

Squishy dinosaurs for gals and boys1 point

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Etsy :: dita's bazaar

Little felt elephants in purple and blue0 points

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Etsy :: Unique Quality Handbags at Purple Flower Designs

Gorgeous pencil cases for young artists0 points

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Etsy :: MaryMakiRae - Fine Art Figures, Florals, & Sculpture

Amazing puzzles made from serigraph prints0 points

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Etsy :: Pink Daizy

Felt and other neat stuff0 points

Cute stuff to wear (gals)



Dresses and handbags and tees, oh my!

Give something a little adorable for the holidays! And Etsy sellers, add your tastiest creations here.

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Etsy :: REBORN

Handmade garments made of recycled vintage fabric, more...1 point

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Etsy :: Mesh and Lace

Delicious knits1 point

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Etsy :: NOSTALGIA...

Vintage chic goodness0 points

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Etsy :: Simply MOD

Yummy mod handbags0 points

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http://naptimecrafts.etsy.com

My store offers quality made knit products for you more...0 points

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Unique Handmade Bags and Purses on Etsy

Handmade bags and purses0 points

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Etsy::Funky Hat Shop by strawberrycouture

Shop for funky style hats and stand out!0 points

Great books for professional artists and artisans

Vote for your favorite, or add more great titles!

Do your friends ever ask when you're going to get a "real" job? (Do you ever tell them you pay "real" rent and "real" taxes?)

Here are some terrific resources to help you get the most out of the business side of things.

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Small Time Operator, 9th Edition: How to Start Your Own Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes & Stay Out of Trouble (Small Time Operator) by Bernard B. Kamoroff

Small Time Operator, 9th Edition: How to Start Your Own Business, Keep Your Books, Pay Your Taxes & Stay Out of Trouble (Small Time Operator) by Bernard B. Kamoroff

Stay out of trouble with the IRS and your local mu more...1 point

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The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube by Michelle Goodman

The Anti 9-to-5 Guide: Practical Career Advice for Women Who Think Outside the Cube by Michelle Goodman

Marketed for women, but it has good advice for any more...0 points

Some good Squidoo resources for small businesspeople

That's people with small businesses, not small people with businesses

There are tons of folks on Squidoo who run small businesses and can give good advice. As I find lenses that focus on the business part of smallbiz, I'll add them here.

Bookkeeping basics for online sellers

Want more categories?

If you're an Etsy vendor (or buyer!) and your favorite category isn't listed here, let me know and I will add it. Long live handmade goodness!

Also, the first 10 Etsy sellers who post their shop's Squidoo lens URL here will be featured on this page. Show your Etsy pride! Create a Squidoo lens to point to your Etsy page. You can click that green Make a Lens link in the upper right side of the page to get started.

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