Now that my Zibbet store is up and running, I’ve decided to run an awesome promotion campaign to entice you all to my store (muahahaha)!
Johnny Depp CaricatureAll you have to do is buy something from my shop, and send me a picture that you would like caricatured.
Items you might wanna check out:
My NEW Japanese-influenced artwork
The popular Portrait for Two
The even more popular Pirate Ship in Moonlight
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Marketplaces for Artisans Have Moved Online - Mitch Powell/SXCThe founder of an online handmade marketplace talks about using this online art business venue to buy and sell handmade products.. Jonathan Peacock, CEO of Zibbet.com, gives some background on this online marketplace for handmade goods and talks about how Zibbet can help artists and crafters sell their work online.
"The initial motivation for starting Zibbet was the fact that both of us (Jonathan & Andrew), had been very interested in going into business together, and we particularly liked the idea of establishing an online business through an e-commerce site.
Having taken the time to research many different markets, we concluded that we would be able to do some really good things for the handmade industry."
"Yes, our philosophy is simple. We endeavor to be the number one handmade venue in three specific areas. Firstly, we want to offer the very best value for money for our sellers. Secondly, we are committed to providing the most useful and desirable features for our sellers to use in order to succeed in their business. Thirdly, our driving passion is to give all our customers (both sellers and buyers), the very best service possible.
We recently posted a more detailed description of our company philosophy on our community site."
"An online selling venue is a fantastic place to start out as an artisan looking to earn a living from their creative abilities. At Zibbet we believe that we provide artisans with the very best option of the available selling venues.
Online venues typically have extremely low start up costs and ongoing costs. Online venues are easy places to direct your customers no matter where they might be in the world. Online venues are better than traditional shop-front businesses because they can be open for business 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. People can literally earn money while they are sleeping.
Specifically, Zibbet is the right choice for artisans starting out as it is a very friendly and supportive environment with a tremendous amount of tools immediately available for use. The entry cost can be as low as free, and the quantity of knowledge and help available in our community is quite staggering."
"Zibbet provides a welcoming, easy to navigate shop-front (our homepage) through which customers can find exactly what they are looking for, regardless of whether they want to buy or sell handmade.
For readers wanting to sell handmade, the sign up process is quick and simple and immediately provides the new member with a vast array of tools and customization in their ready to use shop.
Members can upload photos, videos and descriptions. They can set unique shop policies, display their own store banner and logos. They can customize the look and feel of their shop to suit their style. They can communicate easily with other members, create sales, gift certificates, coupons and so many other great features. All of this is ready to go within minutes of getting started.
At Zibbet we take care of the payment gateway and provide our members with a diverse range of communication methods for targeting their customers.
Sellers have serious autonomy over the selling experience as a member of the site.
On top of all of this, at Zibbet we love to hear suggestions for improvement from our members and are quick to respond to the desires of the community."
"We have committed a lot of time and energy to staying active in the places where people who love handmade congregate. This could be blogs, forums, social networking sites and more.
We also have discovered that in the online handmade selling industry, it is pretty easy to figure out what people are not being provided with. We have begun to fill that large void to the best of our ability, and because we have, many people have found us."
"To be honest, neither of the Zibbet co-founders are particularly skilled in the art of handmade. Our passion for handmade is found in the appreciation of the skills and creativity of others, and of course we are driven to help them succeed by doing what we do best, which is to build and run a great online selling venue.
As far as “re-filling the well’ is concerned, nothing out of the ordinary really. Reading a good book, listening to music, time with family and friends. The usual stuff. (sorry to anyone who was hoping for something a bit more interesting there.)"
"Without a doubt you have to be fully convinced in your own heart that what you do has value and to never stop believing that. Too many people waste too much time waiting for someone else to give validation to their passions. This is the surest way to slide back into mediocrity and commonness. To stand out, you must be confident and believe that what you are doing will succeed and that there is not a single obstacle on Earth that can stop you achieving your dreams. Romantic, I know, but it’s the truth!"
As he wrapped up the interview, Peacock had a final recommendation for artists who are considering selling art online. "If you haven’t tried Zibbet yet (as a seller or a buyer), you really should give it a go. We’re super convinced that you will be refreshed by what you find there. It really is a great story being written right now."
Copyright Katelyn Thomas. Contact the author to obtain permission for republication.
Katelyn Thomas - If you can't find me in the spring, I'm out hiking through the wood with a few pounds of photography gear strapped to my back. In the ...
So what do you think?? Sound fun? =) It will probably be my last giveaway for awhile.......Or who knows I can change my mind at the drop of a hat haha
It's so hot lately! San Diego is sure calling our name! =) Just a little over 2 weeks to go or less.....I need to look at a calendar! =) Oh closer than I was thinking woohoo! =) It's just under 2 weeks to go! Awesome =) Few days at Disneyland, 1 day at the San Diego Zoo and couple days at Sea World! Love San Diego to bad the cost of living is so high there =/ Being able to visit some of the wonderful beaches there and Sea World would be so awesome! =)
Be back later tonight with some pictures I hope of the earrings. Excuse the hopping around of subjects but vacation keeps popping up! =)
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Arizona Girls Etsy Shop
Arizona Girls Face Book
http://www.twitter.com/GirlsArizona
At first I was thinking of switching completely over to zibbet but I think I'll wait awhile because our Arizona Girls Etsy Shop does get some views and such and we are starting to get sales here and there =) But what I think I will do is my lower price items such as earrings list on Zibbet so less fees come out and can relist when expires or what have you without costing so much =)
I've discovered something about myself while doing this as well. I have many items that never made it to the shop. Why?? Because the listing process is hard for me =/ I have a difficult time pricing because I don't want to go to high nor to low. I'm afraid of charging to much but then some of the materials on some of the items are higher price material. And it all varies according to where you shop online, offline, where you live lots of things like that =/ Plus writing the to sale description. I know why I like it but sometimes it's hard to explain. And coming up with names for the pieces, oh my haha Mine are pretty lame but it's so hard with the balance of SEO and being clever =/ I thought I was clever somewhat anyway till I had to start naming jewelry pieces =/
Anyone else struggle with writing descriptions of things your selling on Etsy or elsewhere? Or are you a very clever one and have some tips for me?? I'm always up for tips haha
I still have to work on photos is a tip I get alot =/ I do have a new camera! Yay! Hubby got it for our anniversary! =) Now I just have to learn how to best use it! Plus I know I need to get some plain white and some plain black background material that isn't shiny! I like the wine glass idea I've seen here and there. I gave it a try it did work fairly well for a couple things but I need to work some more and refine it =)
Couple pieces I finshed recently..........I love this bracelet!
I like the black and blue together! =) The blue beads have like black drizzle on it =)
Made this one too..I think they'll make into one of the shops =/ Of course here comes into play the naming and the to sell description =/ Anyone have a suggestion? If I use your name or description I'll credit you with it! =) Ok off to take daughter to Dentist! =)
Remember the giveaway it will be ending soon don't miss your chance to win something free from the ever so talented Ms. Dee from Designed by Dee! =) Giveaway is here: Giveaway from Designed By Dee's Etsy Shop
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Arizona Girls Etsy Shop
Arizona Girls Face Book
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Zibbet.com - Handmade Artisan Marketplace. Buy and Sell Handmade Products, Fine Art, Vintage and Supplies
Buy and sell handmade goods, fine art, vintage items and crafting supplies on Zibbet. We’re a community of artisans with unique and wonderful shops, full of handmade goodness.
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Back on August, 9th, 2010, I saw an article in Elan magazine about Muslim sellers on Etsy. I was disappointed that a) I was not included, since I was one of the founders of the MuslimTeam (and its current Captain) and b) that Etsy was being promoted when they don't even acknowledge Eid as a holiday alongside Christmas and Hanukah on their website. This one article proceeded into a year long dialogue with the editor of Elan.
Tonight an article about a Muslim seller (me) on this much cooler site called Zibbet was published: http://elanthemag.com/a-crafty-arab/. Because here on Zibbet, they are open minded and unprejudiced to include all three major world religions on their website. Please consider going in to comment about how remarkable Zibbet is for being the one and only online craft shop for doing this. Feel free to link up to your shops in your comments! I'm hoping that the readership of Elan (which is the top Muslim lifestyle publication online) sees how many Zibbet sellers love selling here, they'll come to your shop to encourage this supportive community…
Kay
A Crafty Arab
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Ok get your minds out of the gutter pleazzzzzzzzzz
For all of you Bloggers out in Zibbet land lets have the link.
SHOWING MINE to EVERYONE .......... http://paperbilities4you.blogspot.com/ lets see what you got
Just talked to my postman & he told me they are trying to completely close the post office ...
They need all the help they can get so please call your Congressman on the 27th of this month at about 3:30 or go down & protest at their office on the 27th & let them know that us WAHM that rely on the USPS to ship our orders out.
It will hurt us all if we have to use UPS or FedEx in order to ship our items out ... Please Pass this on
Come see my shop. Am slowly getting things added, I do a lot of different things. Original paintings, macrame key chains, baby taggy blankets and some children's clothes, inspired by my 5 grandaughters!
Hope to learn alot here, only have a basic account for now.
http://www.zibbet.com/alanasattic
Gale
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Permalink Reply by MillicentRaven ( Dawn ) on September 18, 2011 at 9:15am Welcome to Zibbet GrannyGale! I hope you enjoy it here. Good luck with your shop, I wish you lots of success.
Dawn
http://www.zibbet.com/BohemianGrove
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Permalink Reply by Portable Graffiti Graphics on September 18, 2011 at 9:21am Welcome Granny Gale. Your paintings are very nice. Can't wait to see the rest of your items.
Just pinned your Sailboat painting on Pinterest.
http://pinterest.com/
Judy
Portable Graffiti Graphics - Shop Banners
Portable Graffiti
Wild Goose Chase
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Permalink Reply by strawberryfieldsArtJewelryBeadsn on September 18, 2011 at 10:26am Welcome to Zibbet GrannyGale! Love your paintings! Hope you can pop over to visit me.
Kathleen
StrawberryfieldsArtJewelryBeadsNMore
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Permalink Reply by Clarify (Claranne ) on September 18, 2011 at 11:24am Nice work. I noticed that the dimensions were missing on one of your paintings, the one at http://www.zibbet.com/AlanasAttic/artwork?artworkId=581514.
http://www.zibbet.com/Clarify - | - http://www.zibbet.com/ManOverboard - | - http://www.zibbet.com/Critiques
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Permalink Reply by Debbie StGeorge on September 18, 2011 at 11:25am Hey there, Your paintings are lovely. Good luck here on Zibbet. ? Reply 
Permalink Reply by Nancy, Millions of Stitches on September 18, 2011 at 12:13pm Welcome Gale. I really like the painting of the cabin. It looks so peaceful. Best of luck here at Zibbet.
Nancy
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Permalink Reply by Adrienne Wilson on September 18, 2011 at 12:32pm Welcome, Gale...I like the Mountain Retreat. I think you will enjoy it here!! : ))
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Dancing Rainbows
Treasures from Nature
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Permalink Reply by Diane Svete-Noxon on September 18, 2011 at 2:39pm Welcome!!!!!
Diane
http://zibbet.com/artemis53
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Permalink Reply by Jonathan Peacock (Zibbet's CEO) on September 19, 2011 at 1:38am Welcome Gale, great to have you with us! ? Reply 
Permalink Reply by TopazTurtle on September 19, 2011 at 3:24am Welcome Gale,
I love your mountain retreat painting. Wishing you lots of success here.
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Permalink Reply by Mariana on Wednesday Welcome! I like your boat and lighthouse painting, the one at the end. Rich colors!
I feature my brother's paintings along with my jewelry designs.
Best of luck,
Mariana
http://www.zibbet.com/Livingatnight/artwork?artworkId=586345
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Permalink Reply by Nancy Herzog on Friday Welcome to Zibbet, Granny Gale! Everyone is so friendly & helpful here, I'm sure you'll love it here! Good luck with your shop! Nancy
www.zibbet.com/monkmama54
www.zibbet.com/frugallyfoundforyou
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Zibbet's Community
September 2011 New Listings Promote Them Here 2 
It may be time to say goodbye to Zibbet 3 
Wanted: talented zibbeteers to feature on my blog 4 
The USPS Needs our Help 5 
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There are lots and lots of new members here. Many are not providing the URL for their Zibbet shop on their community profile page. (Of course, one need not have a shop to be a member of the community--all are welcome here.) We are a friendly group, and prefer to buy from other Zibbeters as much as possible. So, we would like to be able to find you.
Your community profile has a place to add the link to your shop. To get there, look at the box at the top of the right hand column of this page (assuming you are logged in).
Click on the Settings link in that box to open the My Settings page.
Below the section for your address on the My Settings page is a box in which to add your shop URL. To have a working link, in the box you must add "www.zibbet.com/yourshopusername" as indicated below.
Unfortunately, the default layout position puts the link to your shop far, far down the page. To make yourself more easily found, you can move the link to the top of your community page. To do this, click on the My Page link. Scroll down until you find the section labeled Profile Information. Hover your cursor over that line and the cursor will change to a 4-way arrow. You then can click on that section and drag it to another place on the page. You also can add links to your Facebook page, Twitter, blog, and additional shops under Find Me At and you can drag that section to the top in the same way. So people can click on your avatar in the community and easily find you, and send you money in exchange for your wonderful products. Your page can look something like this:
And don't hesitate to include a link to your shop(s) when you post in the forum, especially if you are asking for a shop critique.
Clarify Wearable Textile Art
Man Overboard Clothing
Update August 1:
Under the Community Guidelines posted Aug 1 it appears the link under Find Me At to my website would not be permitted, so unless you see something from a Zibbet staffer allowing such a link you probably do not want to include that.
And since there have been many questions regarding how to include the Find Me At section, here is the answer where it is more likely to be seen:
On your My Page you should see a section labeled Text Box as shown here:
Click on the Edit button. You can label the section whatever you want. I called mine "Find Me At." Then I added the links into the box, saved it, and dragged it to the location shown on my page. If you don't want to use this for links to other locations this feature can be used to put pretty much whatever you want on your My Page.
I am a new Zibbet member, and still a basic member. The work I have listed here is all chainmaille jewelry. I coil and cut the rings by hand. Currently, I am using copper wire and tinned copper wire. However, both of these oxidize and become discolored, particularly with frequent use. I am concerned that my prices are scaring people away from paying for copper jewelry. However, I find my prices fair because of the labor and craftsmanship I put into each piece. How do I communicate that in my shop? Should I lower my prices? Going much lower would feel like I was underpaying myself for my time. Any help or suggestions are welcome! Thanks for your time!
www.zibbet.com/cosmoshandmade
Tags: craftsmanship, labor, materials, pricingPermalink Reply by strawberryfieldsArtJewelryBeadsn on Tuesday Hi Nel,
Your chainmail is good, but I think I agree, some of it may be just a little overpriced by about $5.00 to 10.00 per item for the more simple patterns. The Byzantine chains are much more difficult to work with than some of the other more simple chainmail patterns so you could give a price break for the more simple patterns [less time to make]. If you're not using gemstones or sterling silver your work won't command the prices that will benefit you in the labor department, and on the same hand, the prices for gems and sterling is higher so it's difficult to assess the trade off some times - it just makes the work more desirable to a greater audience. I also make my own rings for jewelry and earrings with solid copper and SS wire and I price those higher than the things I make using silver plated findings. I'm fully aware of how much time I put into bead weaving and some of my other work that I will never be able to get back mostly - unfortunately - because of the competition of imports. For instance, I recently saw a sale on jewelry at a local department store - $9.99 for gemstones and SS! You could tell some indigent child made it in a third world country, but some people don't notice, or realize this, or just don't care.
I've been at Zibbet for six months now and I've been promoting, but the traffic just isn't very good without The Find or Google feeds - I have a 50/50 split in traffic between fb and within Zibbet, but I haven't sold anything here - my prices are fair, my materials are good - I know because I sell the same items elsewhere. To tell the truth, I think some of my prices are too 'cheap' - but still no sales on Zibbet. Since you are basic, I'd stay there until you make some sales with the re-build etc coming. I recently requested a partial refund of my yearly payment because I wanted to devote my time elsewhere [I think the changes should be put into effect NOW rather than later] and I was gently and respectfully informed there is no partial refund available. I was also encouraged in that response that Zibbet is just getting on board with Google, the rebuild coming after the first of the year will allow guests to purchase, and there are some other good changes coming.
You may get lucky like some of the other new comers who've sold several things only days after signing on with Zibbet because your jewelry is nicely done.
Good luck to you - and welcome to Zibbet! Kathleen
StrawberryfieldsArtJewelryBeadsNMore
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Permalink Reply by Nel Cooper on Tuesday Thanks, Kathleen! That's what I've been thinking and it feels good to hear someone else in the industry agree. I'll have to reduce my prices until I get better materials, and even then, I might have to compromise some. It's sort of a shame, really, that some folks don't get the value of completely handmade pieces and the time that goes into them.
Thanks for looking at my shop and taking the time to respond. - Nel Cooper
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Permalink Reply by Emily/ExquisiteStudiosII on Wednesday Well wait a minute. You can't and shouldn't compare Handmade items to whatever is in the retail market. It's not the same by a long shot. What you should do, is point out in your title, item description and tags that YOU do all the work from the beginning. There's merit in that and it certainly does have value. When you as the Artisan underplay these values, it will in fact, work against you. People may start to wonder about the quality of your materials. It's the perceived-value that's at play here as well. It's not a gimmick, it's the honest truth.
You're right about people not always understanding the value of everything you do as an Artisan--that's precisely why it's ever-important to tell them, educate them. It makes a huge difference.
? ReplyPermalink Reply by Nel Cooper on Wednesday I like that. Thank you, Emily, for stopping by my shop and sharing your thoughts. I agree that handmade artisan work should be acknowledged as handmade artisan work. I guess it's time to look at my shop and makes some information changes.
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Yes, you are so right - I did not mean to imply that our artisan items are the same as imports - I'm sorry if it came across that way, it was an unintended, misunderstanding of my comment -- educate, educate, educate - the value of our items comes directly from educating people about the importance and value of handcrafted jewelry, crocheted, or sewn things or whatever it is that you craft. And that is why we are ALL selling within an ARTISAN - HANDCRAFTED website. People venturing into Zibbet already know this is the place to find handcrafted goods.
I believe what I was trying to convey is that many people either DON'T KNOW or DON'T CARE that items shown in department stores they walk into that are selling at ridiculously low prices are being made by children in third world countries that are being paid pennies - the temptation to get things on the cheap spreads like a disease. I was trying to say that these items showing up in national advertisements and major department stores makes it much more DIFFICULT to sell artisan goods in THIS economy with the competition of these under priced imports showing up in department stores where impulse buying by people walking in the front door for something they NEED is prevalent.
The issue I was bring up is that online sellers of artisan goods don't have the advantage of 'foot traffic' or people coming in for shoes and seeing our beautiful handcrafted items - {unless you have the ability to take your wares to craft shows, where I understand many artisans experience great fortune [personally, I am unfortunate in that I am physically unable to do craft shows]}.
The fact we are located online, buyers have to SEARCH for artisan goods. Then when they finally do find us online, at that time, if they are, or have become exposed to these cheap imports and then become more PRICE conscious than QUALITY conscious - or they just do not understand WHY artisan goods SHOULD cost them more - they are likely to choose not to buy from an artisan - or they may have already spent their budget for those accessory items on the cheap imports and do not have the extra funds to buy. The thought was, it just makes it harder for us to educate some people who are unwilling to appreciate it, have become confused because they have seen cheap imports and fail to understand the difference between the two, or they just do not have the funds.
Perhaps if we could educate people to understand that Zibbet is like a big online CRAFT SHOW it might sink in - and that's a thought that we all might want to begin promoting.
I hope this clarification helps everyone understand where I was coming from and maybe a bit about what we can to do to overcome the economic issues we are all faced with. Just as Nel and Valerie have pointed out, we do this because we love it, and bringing in cash for doing something we love is a real bonus, unfortunately it is one we may not be able to fully support ourselves on or hope to make a true living wage with. ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Emily/ExquisiteStudiosII on Friday Oh you Goof :) I didn't take any offense and I truly hope I didn't offend you. One of the biggest things I keep seeing, I'm sure many see this too, is there's this misconception among consumers that it's okay to settle for something less than--whether it's jewelry, food, etc. If we as Artisans don't take the opportunity to educate consumers, we've missed contributing to our economy by offering the quality-infused goods that people really DO want, but haven't any idea where to look. I'm not endorsing gouging by any stretch of the imagination. I am however, trying to educate other Artisan's regarding pricing.
If YOU settle in your materials, overall quality, and the like, you've practically shot yourself in the foot. Without going into graphic detail, any Artisan can explain so much about their item in their description of it. When I see small blurbs, maybe 3 sentences or so, then a price-tag of $50, I'm immediately turned off. My reasoning? If YOU, as the Artisan, don't take the time to tell me what's so special, how am I, as a consumer, supposed to know what's so different about buying Handmade over Retail?
It breaks my heart to see this over-and-over when there's no reason NOT to shout it from the rooftops, how YOU'VE created a marvelous piece. You chose the best quality of stones you possibly could, or you so throroughly enjoy a certain color scheme and why. There's such merit and value, but when it's downplayed, any consumer will be just as deflated as the overtone of the Artisan.
In this day of automated answering services, communications via email, etc. for so many businesses, people are truly missing the personal aspect of things. Handmade brings that opportunity to the masses. Get acquainted with your customers, try harder than merely listing your items and calling it a day, conduct polls on your social-media sites, etc. This adds so much flair to your branding as well. Get YOUR name, YOUR venue's name out there on people's minds. That's all.
Sorry for the rambling--that's kind of my signature! LOL And when I've posted "YOU" within this thread--I just mean the collective-you, us :)
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It made me laugh when you called me a goof for thinking my comment wasn't clear - and no you didn't offend me, I just thought we were thinking the same thing but saying it differently in that, the people don't realize there's a difference in quality and artistry and thought I should clarify that I'm on the same page :0)
Personally, I understand what you are saying about 'selling' your items in your descriptions, and see that some people have a lot of flourishes [word descriptions] in their description section about their items, their inspiration, reason for choosing the colors and even give them a name. Unfortunately, I don't seem to have that flair - I lean more to factual statements rather than flowery and embellished types of verbiage. I lean more toward being factual I guess because that's what I mainly look for. I state the size of my pieces, size and quality of the gemstones, other materials used, if alterations or other colors, stones are available, and add gemological facts when available, the birthstone month, anniversary year, and the stones uses for healing and spirituality.
I've stated I really enjoyed making so and so on occasion, but that didn't get me anywhere. In another thread I read an artisan complained about having to read through too much 'fluff' to get the information she wanted, basically saying it was a waste of her time - and told everyone abruptly to 'get to the point' in their descriptions. So I guess that influenced me quite a bit with my own descriptions. I've also shortened my Bio information because of such criticisms I've read in various threads here and there.
I really wouldn't know what to say sometimes - "I played with several different gemstones, crystals metals and such and this is what came out" - hehehe. I don't thing that sounds very impressive. But sometimes that's how a design happens! LOL
PS I ramble too! ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Giani (galleriadigiani) yesterday I know Emily. Emily is a champion for the handmade. We've had endless discussions over the past year about craftsmanship, time, materials, and pricing.
She will always side with the quality of handmade, and will never let anyone undersell themselves if she can help it.
It's part of why I am thrilled that she came to Zibbet.
:-)
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I've contacted many artisans after I saw them making wonderful, beautiful things and underpricing them so much that they were GIVING away their hard work - after I found an article on 'how to price your work' that was written by another business person - I started to send a copy of that to clarify I wasn't being critical or jealous.
I've always loved encouraging people in their work - I have three children who needed a lot of encouragement - two of them worked building circular staircases in a construction business I owned with my ex, I have seven grandchildren who always need encouragement - and as a child I encouraged my classmates - I'm over sixty now - so I guess I've been at a awhile.
I hope you didn't think Emily and I were having 'an argument' because we weren't. I was under the impression we were 'bonding' over similar personality attributes [understanding there's a huge difference between imports and handmade goods, caring about and helping others, a sense of humor, and sometimes rambling], and I think that's what she thought as well.
How to Price Handmade Goods
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Permalink Reply by Emily/ExquisiteStudiosII yesterday We ARE bonding and Giani knows that :) That guy's one of my all-time favorites! Have you seen HIS work? OMG! He's got this Onyx piece that I'm about dying over! WOW!
I think we're saying the same thing and yeah, I cannot help but to ramble, post, then ramble some more! Kind of a disorder I think? LOL
I'm so glad you do the same thing about pricing for other sellers! I about laughed myself right off my chair--"You TOO?!" That's what I immediately said aloud when I read your last post about talking with sellers about underpricing! LOL
It's hard doing that, yes? Not everyone you talk to about pricing thinks you're doing it to be helpful. There really ARE people here and other venues who have no ill-intentions and want nothing more than to see success for others.
By the way, isn't Giani the cutest Italian ever? :)
Permalink Reply by strawberryfieldsArtJewelryBeadsn yesterday That's too funny - I wasn't able to hit 'reply' under your post Emily - the reply button is missing under your post - I think it came in too fast while I was editing - LOL
I'm glad you got a charge out of my post - I just can't help myself sometimes. When I see someone who needs help I feel like I'm being negligent or selfish, if I think I could help and I don't - I'm the type that brings home stray animals and stops to help the turtles across the road. LOL I begged my husband to go back to pick up a box turtle on a highway one night - it go clipped before we got back so we took it to the veterinarian. I also worked at a Seabird Sanctuary catching, fixing and releasing Pelicans in Florida, and companion care for the elderly.
I have a huge 'earth mother gene' or something - LOL
I have my own Italian at home - he's so good to me I don't even look at other men any more....hahaha I'll have to visit his shop and take a look at his work and find that Onyx piece your swooning over - I'm sure it's marvelous ;-)
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