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  • Kimbesa Sep 5, 2011 @ 8:43 am | delete
    Very useful and comprehensive...thanks! **angel blessed**
  • Wednesday_Elf Feb 20, 2011 @ 4:03 pm | delete
    Returning to let you know I've now 'featured' you on my SquidAngel lens (and lensrolled this one to mine). Glad I came back because I see at least two links I need to go back and read that I 'forgot' about. Such a wonderful list of resources and business tips here. Thanks for putting this all together for us online 'crafters'. :)
  • MeltedRachel Feb 25, 2011 @ 5:52 am | delete
    Thanks so much! Sorry I didn't reply to your last comment - I must have missed that one :/

    Hope the crafting is going well!
  • Wednesday_Elf Nov 19, 2010 @ 6:02 am | delete
    What an excellent list of resources, suggestions and ideas for promoting (and selling) your crafts online. I have an Etsy shop and have written a few Squidoo lenses about my handmade items. I keep 'planning' to begin a blog -- haven't gotten that far yet. I have participated weekly throughout the past two summers in local craft fairs/Farmers Markets and done well there. I am aware that carrying your product around in public (as you can do with your lovely handbags) helps 'promote' your work, but I haven't figured out a way to go shopping or to the grocery store carrying one of my crocheted stuffed animals! :)

    Interesting that you talked about Noadi several times here. I 'visited' one of her wonderful lenses just before I came here to read yours! What a coincidence.

    Very well done lens with a wealth of helpful and useful information for all crafters! ~~Blessed by a SquidAngel~~
  • WhiteOak50 Feb 14, 2010 @ 6:19 am | delete
    Happy Valentine's Day!! You did a really good job putting this lens together!
    "Blessed by a SquidAngel"
  • MeltedRachel Feb 14, 2010 @ 6:24 am | delete
    Thanks so much! :D
    Happy Valentines to you too :)
  • KarenTBTEN Feb 7, 2010 @ 1:10 am | delete
    Wow, you have done a great job collecting information. Some of theses markets I've heard of, and others are brand new to me.
  • MeltedRachel Feb 7, 2010 @ 12:54 pm | delete
    Thnks :D Thank you for visiting!
  • KarenTBTEN Feb 7, 2010 @ 1:10 am | delete
    Wow, you have done a great job collecting information. Some of theses markets I've heard of, and others are brand new to me.
  • Joan4 Feb 5, 2010 @ 11:52 am | delete
    Wow! You have so much wonderful information here for crafters! Sending along to a neighbor!
  • MeltedRachel Feb 5, 2010 @ 11:57 am | delete
    Thanks so much! And thank you for visiting :D
  • KathyMcGraw Feb 5, 2010 @ 10:28 am | delete
    Hey there friend...I just saw this in the forum as a good place to visit, but had no idea it was yours. What a nice way to start my morning with a visit back here. It sure looks longer than I remember, and just chock full of good stuff.....this time around I am happy to say: Blessed by an Angel :)
  • MeltedRachel Feb 5, 2010 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Thanks so much Kathy :D That reminds me - I really ought to go to the forums!
  • theraggededge Feb 5, 2010 @ 9:08 am | delete
    Beautiful. Your work is delicious, Rachel. Thanks to AJ for drawing it to my attention.
  • MeltedRachel Feb 5, 2010 @ 9:29 am | delete
    Thank you :D Thanks for visiting!
  • aj2008 Feb 5, 2010 @ 8:40 am | delete
    Oh WOW! This lens had me rivetted Rachel. Your textiles work is lovely and there I was thinking Hmmm, she should sell some of this on Zazzle and then I found the Zazzle modules.

    Congrats on another well deserved Purple Star.
  • MeltedRachel Feb 5, 2010 @ 8:53 am | delete
    Thanks so much! Gotta love Zazzle - my mum bought one of my t-shirts to wear around so that's nice :)
  • TDDesigns Dec 26, 2009 @ 9:06 am | delete
    Your creations are awesome. love this lens! You have been working hard.
  • clouda9 Dec 5, 2009 @ 4:29 am | delete
    You have pulled together a wonderful lens. Love your work - you are one crafty gal :) Congrats on your 2009 Giant Squid Awards nomination.
  • kimmanleyort Dec 2, 2009 @ 1:34 pm | delete
    Another great resources from you, Rachel. Artists aren't always the best marketers but you have laid out all of the necessary things to do here. Congratulations on your nomination.
  • KathyMcGraw Nov 29, 2009 @ 10:13 am | delete
    Wow Rachel, I came by to say Congratulations also, and just learned a ton of good information. that's always a nice plus....oh and it was fun to see your Video and hear you as you described your textile pieces.
  • Laniann Nov 29, 2009 @ 6:56 am | delete
    Just came to say - Congratulations on being nominated for the 2009 Giant Squid Awards. Then I see you have added some new info and changed things around a bit. I love the new look and of course the information is very helpful.
  • prosperity66 Nov 29, 2009 @ 6:00 am | delete
    Good tips on how to start such business!
    Congratulations on your 2009 Giant Squid Awards!
    Dom.
  • JenOfChicago Nov 28, 2009 @ 3:42 pm | delete
    Great tips!
  • LeanneChesser Nov 28, 2009 @ 11:08 am | delete
    Excellent advice for any online business! Congrats on being nominated for the 2009 Giant Squid Awards!
  • MeltedRachel Nov 28, 2009 @ 11:27 am | delete
    Thank you :D
  • MeltedRachel Oct 24, 2009 @ 7:50 am | in reply to CreationsWithHeart | delete
    Thanks for visiting Julie! :D
  • CreationsWithHeart Sep 16, 2009 @ 11:50 am | delete
    Fantastic lens! I'll be back to read it all!!! You have an abundance of great information! Thank you! 5 Stars comin' at ya! ~Julie =]
  • MeltedRachel Aug 30, 2009 @ 9:22 am | in reply to bethd821 | delete
    Thanks for visiting :D
  • bethd821 Aug 30, 2009 @ 8:37 am | delete
    very impressive. 5 stars.
  • MeltedRachel Aug 29, 2009 @ 4:10 am | in reply to Macs | delete
    Thank you Tam :D Glad you found it useful!
  • Macs Aug 28, 2009 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    Wow, this is great Rachel. Nicely presented and packed full of information.
  • MeltedRachel Aug 26, 2009 @ 6:44 pm | in reply to ajgodinho | delete
    Thanks so much Anthony :D
  • ajgodinho Aug 26, 2009 @ 6:39 pm | delete
    Wow, what a comprehensive lens and what beautiful products you have created. This lens is excellently presented. Congratulations on your purple star, well-deserved...5*s!
  • MeltedRachel Aug 26, 2009 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    Thank you Lani and Bambi :D
  • mysticmama Aug 26, 2009 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    Excellent tips and advice!
  • Laniann Aug 26, 2009 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    Lots of great information and advise. Your sample from the YouTube video turned out to look very good - beautiful. 5*s
  • MeltedRachel Aug 26, 2009 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    Thank you both of you :D
  • enslavedbyfaeries Aug 26, 2009 @ 12:57 pm | delete
    I adore your lenses. Congratulations on the Purple Star!!
  • rms Aug 26, 2009 @ 9:00 am | delete
    Great advice!

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