Crystal's Creations

I was so excited when Crystal with Crystal's Creations purchased one of my favorite one of a kind bridal shops.  I love the classy but simple look that is perfect for any business.

I love some of her creations here are a few.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/91811949/formal-clutch-purse-flower-of-spring

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86305868/sparkling-flower-brooch

Made by Mightymom

I have been MIA on my blog and in my etsy shop for a few weeks.  I just welcomed my new baby boy, and I am trying to get back into the swing of things.

I was contacted by Sarah who was refered by another customer to design a new logo for her shop.  Made by Mightymom.  I had so much fun with this design.  She ordered a complete branding package complete with etsy shop set, business cards, facebook timeline, twitter background and icon, and a matching blogger.
CHECK out her blog HERE..

The Crafty Cadaver

I just had the pleasure of Designing a logo and etsy design for The Crafty Cadaver here shop and style is just as wicked as my own and it was pleasure working with her.

Her Profile states.  "I am a stay at home Mom to my precious Isabella.. I also have six other children. Yep, I have SEVEN children... So you can't scare me LOL! My husband and I love assemblage art, unusual jewelry and just the whole creative process. I am also the owner of KinseyBells Bow-tique where I create adorable hair bows and such for little girls. I opened this second store to share my darker side ;) I hope that you enjoy Mine and my Husbands creations. It really has become a passion to us upcycling junk into art and bringing life back to the dead."

Check out her listings.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/93735643/1860-antique-frozen-charlotte-resin

http://www.etsy.com/listing/93254924/ooak-death-glam-real-jaw-bone-feather

How to Make your blog posts "Pinable" on pinterest.

As if my plate were not full enough I am now completely addicted to Pinterest.  On my personal blog (www.vampirecraftin.com) I post lots of fun crafts and how to's.  One way to generate traffic to my blog is to offer folks who enjoy my craft or tutorial to PIN IT, or bookmark it.  This is an easy one step way to get your products or blog posts noticed.  Yes they can also share it on facebook, and twitter...but it is not that hard to add a pin as well...It also has a number counter or PIN COUNT...how neat is that?

Now how do you do it?
Go to the link below and scroll down to "pin it" for websites
http://pinterest.com/about/goodies/
You will see a window that looks like this...

1.  The url is the link to your ARTICLE.....So not only do you want to link the website but the article as well...Click on the subject or the title an it will give you a specific link.  (it is so annoying when ME as a pinterest follower to have to read the entire blog to find the pin...most of the time I just give up)
Here is a sample of a post I have done before...
http://vcgraphicdesigns.blogspot.com/2011/06/how-to-add-signature-to-your-blog.html

2.  URL image is an image you want to link from the blog post....
Example....Click on an image you used and then right click on it and copy image URL...
I have attached a sample...

Once you have that code click the image icon on your blog and paste the image link url in Pintrest window

and then TADA

You will receive a code and just copy and paste that at the end of your posts....But be sure to click on the upper left hand window of your post and HIT HTML instead of compose.....This is a great incentive to use your blog.  This is a way to post all of your new products and you will get lots of help spreading the word.  Don't forget to watermark or label your photos.  

***note.  If every time you post a new Article or etsy listing your make a habit posting about it on your blog, then ad a pin...then from your etsy shop you share on facebook and twitter.  There is not reason why you will not be successful.  Make it a habit...If you log on to pinterest with facebook and twitter it allows you or your pinners to share your post on all or any of the others....Just a few clicks and enter.  How cool is that.  

Pin It

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The Irish Lassie Shop

Times keep changing and those of use who use social media have to keep up with the newest layouts, rules and applications that are available.  A few months ago when I designed an etsy shop and logo for The Irish Lassie Shop, Facebook Timelines was not an option .....now Timelines are all the rage.

I am so happy Darlene came to me for help.  Here is her new facebook timeline design.  Pretty neat.
I am adding a new listing in my etsy shop for those who have already purchased a design from me...and want a new facebook Timeline banner.  You can find that listing here http://www.etsy.com/listing/94569430/facebook-timeline-banner

Here is my time line page..

Rainwater Soaps

I love the new design for Rainwater Soaps.  I abosoultely love when local artists post items inspired by their location. You can find her matching blog here.  http://rainwatersoaps.blogspot.com/

Check out here listings...

Mojito Momma (Lime Mint) Body Soap

            

Breakfast Themed Oatmeal and Orange Juice

Body Scrub 3 Bars

You can find here on facebook...http://www.facebook.com/RainwaterSoaps

and on Twitter here...https://twitter.com/#!/rainwatersoaps

Shadedlily

I am so excited to share with you my new shop design for Shadedlily.

She also added Business cards and a facebook Banner to her design.  Check out some of her listings.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94131683/16-inch-ladies-colorful-glass-beaded

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94129708/15-inch-unisex-hematite-choker-with

She has all sorts of different interests and skills, you never know what she will do next.