Selling in Multiple Marketplaces

As is life wasn't confusing enough, the internet has added to such confusion for artists, designers and makers when it comes to selling their wares.  The creation of Etsy, Folksy, Misi, etc are fabulous but also can create more computer time and less making or designing time. 

Last week I wrote my first post for the UK Handmade blog discussing the pros and cons of selling in multiple market places. Whilst it may seem beneficial to try and sell your work in many different venues these will all need promoting, which as you know is very time consuming.   So before opening a shop in every available outlet please read my post over at UK Handmade! 

Places to Sell Your Wares

{Folksy}

{Etsy}

{Misi}

{Giftwrapped & Gorgeous}

{Wow Thank You}

{Not On The High Street}

{Artfire}

{Made It}

{1000 Markets}

{Dawanda}

There are so many, please share any more in the comments section.

Also take 10 minutes to read the great advice from UK Handmade in response to Mary Portas' advice.

BUSINESS : Advice from Mary Portas Part 1

Ice Cream Sundaes and a Giveaway

As Summer approaches I find I like to play with colour adding accessories to my wardrobe.  After months of choosing warm colours for the colder months I can now look at brightening up a white t-shirt and denim shorts with funky Birkenstocks and jewellery in bold colours.  I have a gorgeous turquoise beaded necklace that I love to wear in the warmer months, even though I was caught out once and had a lovely beaded tan mark! 

Whilst we wait for the weather to get a bit warmer here in the UK and with thoughts of ice cream sundaes and colourful bunting it's time to think of adding some more colour to my necklace stand.

JCU Designs

The Dancing Pearl

The Little Black Cat

Beads & More by Lois

Kianda

Sweet Cherry Pie

***GIVEAWAY***

I will be giving away this gorgeous beaded cocktail ring from my Folksy shop Zoe & Drew

I will randomly select a winner from my blog & Twitter followers on Sunday (9/5).

GOOD LUCK!