I'm in TWO more treasuries!!!!!!!!!! *giddy*

I just got home after a whirlwind day of 8 hrs in the car and several more of wedding dress shopping, bridesmaid dress trying and some good old fashioned family bonding!  (Had a blast today Mom & Sisters!)  Upon checking my email I had two messages that I had been included in two separate treasuries!!!  How exciting!!  :D

Here they are, please check them out, leave a comment and spread the word.  How terrific if one of these made it to the FRONT PAGE!!!  (hey, a girl can dream) :P

Whimsical Woodland Creatures....

and

The Colors of Fall

These are the items featured, but please check out the whole collection!  They are splendid!

FYI--  I plan to catch up with my "Baby Steps" tomorrow.  Sorry for the departure.  I ended up not being home each night since the very first post... so I have a few days to catch up on, but I promise I will.  Even if it is not exactly timely... :) 

Tomorrow:  Baby Step #2 (and maybe #3) 

Getting All Sneaky and Stuff

7 Days of Marketing Baby Steps

Thank you to Artists Center Newsletter for sharing:

7 Days of Marketing Baby Steps

 I have pledged to partake in this (by signing up for the email) and I figured I would share this journey with you as well.  Feel free to follow along with me!  Share your answers if you would like some input! :)

Day 1: Get a handle on your business

Objective: Learn about and ba able to identify what you are selling and where you are positioned in your market.

Knowing what business you are in is critically important to saving you from the card board box under the nearest over pass. A common problem for single person start-ups is to think all they have to do is to gin up a bunch of artsy business cards and maybe do one of those free web site things and they are good to go.

I hate to break your bubble but if you want to support yourself off the stuff you create you need to know a few things.

1. Write down the questions below then write an answer.

What do I want to sell?

Is it paintings, wearable art, photographs, pots…?

Describe what you sell in as much detail as you can.

For me, I think: 1.  I want to sell suncatchers, mobiles, window decor that will inspire and incite the imagination.  I want to create things that use sunlight to enhance peoples lives and help to bring joy to each day.  Utilizing colors and light in reflective and prismatic ways.  (I think that's detailed enough...right?)

Next… ask this:

2. Where in the universe of stuff being sold  do I want it to fit?

My stuff is aimed at the buyer who is looking for an accent piece for a window, decor for a bedroom, or garden art.  They should be looking for well crafted items with attention to detail with prices ranging from $10-50.

Tomorrow we’ll take a look at who’s trying to steal your buyers and how they are sucking them away from you.

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I am looking forward to what I will figure out for myself and my work! :)

TWO Treasuries!! :D

I am in two treasuries right now!!

The first, completely out of the blue!

Simply Butterflies

A LOVELY butterfly treasury by  Kitty's Jewelry Tree 

featuring my Monarch Butterfly Pillar Candle:

 the other is one that was created by Jane of GloriousHats to represent our swag bag donated to Maria, Etsy CEO, for her visit here to Minneapolis!

When Maria Came to Minneapolis 

featuring my Blue Morpho Sundrop :

 Please visit them and show them some love!! :D

Handmade Movement Giveaway! MY TURN! :D

Oct 8 – Oct 15: Heart-Shaped Suncatcher from CatchAStarCreations.etsy.com

Here’s the information about this week’s giveaway:
“October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month!  This lovely heart shaped suncatcher will definitely get you to Think Pink!  Inspired by my Mom, who is a breast cancer survivor, as well as all those other Moms, Sisters, Wives, Grandmothers, Aunts, etc out there who have fought breast cancer.  This little gem will bring sparkle and fun to any window, mirror, wall or room!  Makes a perfect gift for someone you know or simply something to brighten YOUR day!  Measures approx. 10″ from top to bottom and will come with a suction cup for easy window hanging.”

To enter, send an email entitled “I want to win this!” to handmadegiveaway [!at] gmail .com (make sure to change the [!at] to an @ sign and remove the spaces). If you have an Etsy shop, include it in the email so you’ll get some free exposure for it if you win!
Would you like to donate something for a future giveaway? Send an email with the subject “I’d like to donate” to handmadegiveaway [!at] gmail .com (make sure to change the [!at] to an @ sign and remove the spaces).

To learn more about Handmade Movement and Sneak Attacks, visit:  http://www.handmademovement.com/   or come visit with us in the Etsy Forum Thread.

Check out this GiveAWAY!!!

Check out this SWEET shop:  Sweet Galaxy who is holding a giveaway:

Win 250 Custom Business Cards!!!

This is the second giveaway I am having and I hope you will love it. :) My Sponsor Uprinting is giving away 250 Business cards for one lucky winner and 250 for myself.

If you havent heard about Uprinting, have a look at the following pages: Business Card Printing and Online Printing Company

This shop has SO much cute stuff and it's ALL CALORIE FREE!!! :D  Very fun AND they were the "victim" of a previous Sneak Attack.  check that out at :  http://www.handmademovement.com/

Happy Friday EVERYONE!!! :D