Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Vintage clothing patterns
All clothing patterns in kathisewnsew's handmade and vintage boutique are on sale for 25% off (use coupon code: pattern25off ), and the first order with a clothing pattern receives free shipping also on entire order.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Check out this wonderful collection curated by MarquisCreations , she included my turquoise and brown clutch purse in it. Isn't that bangle bracelet cool. Off to do some creating, I'll bring photos when I get back.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Friday, July 15, 2011
Making collections on Artfire
As I was making a collection on Artfire recently I noticed there were so many great items I wouldn't use. Here are some of the reasons this happens.
no banner in shop ~ I wont use them because if they can't take the time to have a banner I wont take the time to add them to my collections. There is no reason not to have one, if your setting up shop you should put something up you can buy one fairly inexpensively or learn to make one.
no avatar in shop ~ same thoughts on this as I had about the banner, buy it or learn to make one.
haven't checked in for more than a week ~ I want to put items in my collection from someone that is active in their shop. This one I do look at other things when this comes to my attention. If they are a pro shop they have policies, bio, banner, avatar I may overlook the check in. I think the check in is totally a personal choice and although I do it and I think customers like it I wont always omit just for that.
adding coins, measuring tape etc in picture to show size ~ its a great idea to have these pictures for customers to see, but don't use them as your first picture.
blurry pictures ~ if your first picture is blurry, I wont use your item in my collection. I know doing pictures for a lot of us is something to continue working on, I'm always working to make them better. Listen to advise from others, try all things because you never know what will work for you. A great resource is this Photography Guide for Products on Artfire.
no bio ~ no excuse for not having this done.
no policies or very vague policies ~ basics you should have are shipping, payment, returns, how to contact you. you should try and think of anything your customer will want to know and address it here. Always check your policies every month or two to see if there is anything to update, or get rid of.
These are the main things I look at when I'm putting together a collection.
Have a great weekend, Kathi
no banner in shop ~ I wont use them because if they can't take the time to have a banner I wont take the time to add them to my collections. There is no reason not to have one, if your setting up shop you should put something up you can buy one fairly inexpensively or learn to make one.
no avatar in shop ~ same thoughts on this as I had about the banner, buy it or learn to make one.
haven't checked in for more than a week ~ I want to put items in my collection from someone that is active in their shop. This one I do look at other things when this comes to my attention. If they are a pro shop they have policies, bio, banner, avatar I may overlook the check in. I think the check in is totally a personal choice and although I do it and I think customers like it I wont always omit just for that.
adding coins, measuring tape etc in picture to show size ~ its a great idea to have these pictures for customers to see, but don't use them as your first picture.
blurry pictures ~ if your first picture is blurry, I wont use your item in my collection. I know doing pictures for a lot of us is something to continue working on, I'm always working to make them better. Listen to advise from others, try all things because you never know what will work for you. A great resource is this Photography Guide for Products on Artfire.
no bio ~ no excuse for not having this done.
no policies or very vague policies ~ basics you should have are shipping, payment, returns, how to contact you. you should try and think of anything your customer will want to know and address it here. Always check your policies every month or two to see if there is anything to update, or get rid of.
These are the main things I look at when I'm putting together a collection.
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| My favorite place to be, California coast June 2011 |
Have a great weekend, Kathi
Monday, July 11, 2011
Artfire ~ ideas for my new look
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| This is my first attempt, I used a picture of a cream colored satin fabric, I used a brown font color, and brown background and navigation bars. I liked the colors but it just didn't stand out, just blah. |
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| One of the things that I was excited about when I took my Artfire shop pro was to have a larger selection of colors to make my shop a reflection of me. The first color I choose to use was pink, so this banner was inspired by that. |
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| After I saw how the pink looked with the cream satin fabric background I knew I needed to try the purple, just because I like purples. I like this but it still isn't exactly what I want, but I'm getting close. |
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| What can I say, I like the ladybugs. I tried a picture of me in the avatar ........ not sure if it will stay. |
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| This is my current one. I like using a white background with splashes of color. |
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| Just finished this version (7-27-11) colorful and cheerful :) |
Friday, July 8, 2011
Lucky little ladybugs
Ladybugs ... I put this cute collection full of a variety of ladybugs. All the studios in this collection is having a Christmas in July sale. Enjoy :)
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