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The Jayne Cobb hat debacle

If you’re a knitter, a maker, or a Firefly fan, chances are you’ve heard about Fox’s mass take-down of all unlicensed Jayne Cobb hats from various handmade selling venues. The argument I keep hearing over and over against this action is that a hat is a useful article and useful articles can’t be copyrighted. And

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Handmade Showcase: Red Hot

Most of the country is experiencing a heatwave of immensely sweaty proportions (it’s so humid here, our air conditioning is causing our windows to drip with condensation), so I decided to fight fire with fire with this red hot handmade showcase!

Punk Rock Octo-plushie by jaynedanger

 

Dark Faerie Red Black Nurse TuTu

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Handmade Marketing on a Budget

Today’s Crafty Business Advice Question comes from Ti of NomBieCraftz.

What is the best way to advertise on a budget?

Social networking is one of the best ways to market your shop, period. And it’s free!

Can You Hear Me Now Necklace by TheSpangledMaker

Okay, so as the saying goes, “Time is money”. So

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Unique Handmade Prom Dresses for 2011

My 8th grade graduation was the first formal event I ever went to. I was so excited to pick out a special dress for the big night… so imagine my horror when my arch nemesis showed up wearing the Exact. Same. Dress. Luckily, I’m here to make sure you don’t make the same mistake I

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WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – Jen Ell’s Revenge accessories

This week’s WhatTheCraft Giveaway is sponsored by Jen Ell’s Revenge, who is offering a selection of her fabulous hair accessories to one lucky winner!

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WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – Swagger Savvy Designs purse set

Skulls, polka dots, animal print… if you’re not shivering in anticipation for this week’s giveaway, then I don’t know what to tell you…

This round of the WhatTheCraft Giveaway is sponsored by Thera of Swagger Savvy Designs, who will be giving the lucky winner a creepy cute matching purse, hair clip, and bow set!

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Handmade Halloween Showcase: Black Magic Woman

I wouldn’t mess with her if I were you…

A collection of handmade Etsy items pulsing with dark magic.

Ringmaster Jacket by annaladymoon

Purple Bracelet set/ Bone and Cuff Bracelets by LaOdViE

THUNDERSTRUCK. lightning bolt buckle shrug by

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Handmade Halloween Showcase: Smells Like Halloween

Cool, crisp air and crunchy leaves! Now I know it’s Halloween…

Witchy Woman Gerbera by akaCINDERS

Orange And Black Gingham Bow Hair Clippies by KalliopeKreations

REAL ASPEN LEAF IN IRIDESCENT COPPER –

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WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaway – SewBitchy Wallet

I’m kicking off what will no doubt be a favorite feature around here… the WhatTheCraft Handmade Giveaways!

Everyone loves free stuff… they love it even more when it’s AWESOME free stuff. If you really want to get excited, then consider we’re talking awesome HANDMADE free stuff!

So ladies and gentleman, start your engines… the fabulous

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How To Photograph Your Product For Dummies, by A Dummy

I will preface this post with the admission that I really am a dummy when it comes to photography. I don’t know many technical terms, I’ve never taken a class… I’ve learned it all through trial and error.

There are a few key components that you’ll need, but aside from the camera, they’re not too

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