tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31093492290705080772024-03-05T06:00:37.808-05:00Stuck TogetherFor the glory of magnets! Where would we be without magnets? Things would be strewn about haphazardly. Refrigerators everywhere would be bare. It would be a sad sad world. But... lucky you... here I am. I am a maker of magnets, savior of refrigerators and protector of outdated artwork and lists. Follow me on my journey to create an empire!Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-78425322838575751412013-11-07T08:38:00.000-05:002013-11-07T08:38:01.680-05:00Pre-Holiday Sale!<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Save on magnets now through November 24! <a href="http://www.stucktogethermagnets.etsy.com/" target="_blank">Stuck Together Magnets</a> make great stocking stuffers and gifts for teachers, co-workers, neighbors and friends. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The early bird gets the ... magnets ;)</span></span>Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-55358589203312423992013-05-20T03:07:00.001-04:002013-05-20T16:54:11.983-04:00Always, Always, Always... Protect Your Brand!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Now that <a href="http://www.stucktogethermagnets.com/" target="_blank">Stuck Together Magnets</a> is steady rolling and has become my full time job, I have become very conscious of my brand and its place in the world. It is a very tricky thing, building a brand. It is so much more than buying a logo and slapping it on a business card. It is a reputation built on a great product, stellar customer service, and constant progress and ambition. My brand is like my child. I created it, brought it up through diapers (phew!), and now I am nurturing it as it grows up. I am always thinking about my brand and always work to make sure that it is growing up to be a "good kid."<br />
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As a business owner, I pay a lot more attention to other brands and I am always surprised when I see a company seemingly blind to the damage they are doing to their names through neglect and poor customer service. I am currently a customer of a group of people who are trying to build a brand. I'm not naming names cause I am not that girl.... but... these people are stressing me out! I want to write countless emails to the head of the company and tell him how much his brand suffers when things don't go as promised, products are not as advertised and customers are disrespected. Why work so hard just to leave a bad taste in your customers' mouths when it is all said and done? It is a hard thing to watch, but it makes me pay more attention to my own business practices.<br />
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I strive to always protect the brand I have built by being consistent, reliable and providing a product that people will come back for. I am so proud of Stuck Together Magnets and I will always work hard to make sure it is a "good kid" with a happy Momma. <br />
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1. Always respond to inquires in a timely manner. Nothing pisses off a customer more than being ignored.<br />
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2. Make a good product that is worth what you charge.<br />
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3. Go the extra mile when you can or when it is necessary. Sometimes it is that little extra something that makes you memorable. <br />
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4. Use a respectful tone in your communication, even when you don't want to. Sometimes, yes, customers are wrong. But, stay professional and treat them with respect. Even if the transaction was not perfect, they will remember your manner. Surprise them by being kind, even if they are communicating with frustration.<br />
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5. Evolve. Progress. Grow. Expand. <br />
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6. Love your brand! Be proud of what you have built. Talk about it and show it off. <br />
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<span style="color: #38761d;">Peace, Love and Magnets!</span></h4>
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<br />Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-15357683535382794832013-01-21T09:35:00.003-05:002013-01-21T09:35:53.557-05:00New Giveaway via Facebook!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Visit the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/StuckTogetherMagnets?ref=si_shop" target="_blank">Stuck Together Magnets</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/StuckTogether?ref=hl" target="_blank">Facebook</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/StuckTogether?ref=hl" target="_blank"> Fan Page</a> and enter to win this cute set of glass magnets. All you have to do is SHARE the pinned post and you are entered! Be sure to let me know in the comments that you shared. The winner will be announced on Sunday, January 27.<br />
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Enter <a href="http://www.facebook.com/StuckTogether?ref=hl" target="_blank">HERE</a>! <br />
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<br />Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-67553380644347034072012-11-09T22:38:00.000-05:002012-11-09T22:38:03.836-05:00New Honey Button MagnetsStuck Together has introduced a new product line! Visit my Etsy shop to check out Honey Button Magnets. They are 1.25 inch button magnets in a great tin for easy gift giving. Stock up for the holidays!!
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Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-91452097058608556642012-03-16T14:18:00.003-04:002012-03-16T14:23:43.670-04:00Spring Giveaway!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2u8GxwbIYkh71FWad-ZKktKy6Ry6sNo9NfO9D_7l5ayHxuWFvu7nX6jwrjAggaHPt6p0olb7YQz6lyd4r81mAIUCpiPx0BsrT8tD_ka59q-_V2OeHfThULw-0iy7yLSjPn3_utr1r5g/s1600/IMG_8433.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 236px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk2u8GxwbIYkh71FWad-ZKktKy6Ry6sNo9NfO9D_7l5ayHxuWFvu7nX6jwrjAggaHPt6p0olb7YQz6lyd4r81mAIUCpiPx0BsrT8tD_ka59q-_V2OeHfThULw-0iy7yLSjPn3_utr1r5g/s320/IMG_8433.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5720562223067231858" /></a><br /><br />Welcome Spring with a magnet GIVEAWAY! I am giving away these colorful tree magnets to one lucky winner on Saturday, April 14. This set contains 6 one-inch circle magnets. They are colorful, fun and super strong!<br /><br /> * Open to residents of US and Canada only. <br /><br /> * Enter up to 11 times using the methods described below. <br /><br /> * Each entry needs to be a separate comment to this post (so I can keep track).<br /><br /> * Winner will be generated randomly on 4/14/2012.<br /><br /> * Winner will be contacted via email (or other method of your choice), so please remember to include contact info in your comments. <br /><br />How to Enter:<br />Each of the following will grant you entry into the drawing for these owl magnets:<br /><br />1. One entry - visit my Etsy shop and comment to this post with your favorite item.<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/StuckTogether<br /><br />2. One entry - Follow this blog and comment on this post letting me know you did.<br /><br />2. One entry - Become a Fan of Stuck Together Magnets on Facebook and comment on this post letting me know you did. http://www.facebook.com/StuckTogether<br /><br />3. One entry - Post a status about this giveaway on your own Facebook page and comment on this post letting me know you did.<br /><br />4. Two entries - Tweet about this giveaway and post the link to the tweet.<br /><br />5. Two entries - Blog about this giveaway and post a comment letting me know you did.<br /><br />6. Two entries - Pin an item from my Etsy shop onto your Pinterest board and post a comment letting me know you did.<br /><br />7. Two entries - Sign up for the Stuck Together mailing list via that little window that drops in on my blog or by emailing me at stuck.together@hotmail.com. <br /><br />So you can enter 12 times if you do all these things! Please remember to provide some kind of contact info so I can let you know you won. Good luck!<br /><br />Peace, love and magnets!<br /><br />WendyStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com66tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-84334923403329912912012-03-15T04:00:00.003-04:002012-03-15T04:07:52.165-04:00Just Keep Swimming... Swimming...SwimmingOne of the most important things I have learned during my last two years with Stuck Together is this...<br /><br />Just Keep Going!<br /><br />It is my first line of advice to any Etsy newbie that I meet and my constant reminder to myself. <br /><br />Even if you screw up, even if you are tired, even if you are uninspired, even if you feel overwhelmed, even if you don't want to. I have always just kept going and it is really starting to pay off. Stuck Together is changing my life. This has been one of the hardest and most rewarding undertakings and I am so grateful that I can live a creative life. <br /><br />Now...back to work!<br /><br />Peace, Love and Magnets!Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-72345580775674862522012-03-05T22:16:00.005-05:002012-03-05T22:20:35.183-05:00Stuck on DIY Printables!In my magnet making ventures, I have learned a bit about graphic design. I am learning more each day, but am using my new-found skills to create fun invitations for my Etsy shop, Stuck on DIY. I am having so much fun making these little invites! Here are a few that I have come up with so far. Always open to suggestions!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQ_tWdy7vWg05q-itq22twcXwj9D0P_iy6PFDL2gsof0qRAFa_W8GrhC8-2ifxcz6wL99DwqaRxUZVYPtEYdNDHFmtGZz8S2YXUrKzn4XLWs-w53HOmGu-U9EX_DMSsCBnknpoWiqeG0/s1600/Girl+Owl+Invitation+Watermark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGQ_tWdy7vWg05q-itq22twcXwj9D0P_iy6PFDL2gsof0qRAFa_W8GrhC8-2ifxcz6wL99DwqaRxUZVYPtEYdNDHFmtGZz8S2YXUrKzn4XLWs-w53HOmGu-U9EX_DMSsCBnknpoWiqeG0/s200/Girl+Owl+Invitation+Watermark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716618276037697394" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0zDfEg8clAc5lfr3Whh3CZ0dVDLYLjIaaRB7orPK0fCOJTkv74dJTlDesOVvDcsIS2sIEds4BZrgsYplejZGjQ4xIcKG8I3SfIVAuGdNKUK5ZUdry8HAWgWswTG47t0KtlE2V7rJB5Y/s1600/Safari+Invitation+Watermark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG0zDfEg8clAc5lfr3Whh3CZ0dVDLYLjIaaRB7orPK0fCOJTkv74dJTlDesOVvDcsIS2sIEds4BZrgsYplejZGjQ4xIcKG8I3SfIVAuGdNKUK5ZUdry8HAWgWswTG47t0KtlE2V7rJB5Y/s200/Safari+Invitation+Watermark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716618459202563090" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1_cqa3eVrr4SqVCCqiXNT5zKF0C5vZkhL5rgneBJ1LQjVWQ-6h3xgIRrpX0P4miqMNe-EuTP1MfiAf-gxE-_oDRnLqu_1OlcvmPR-Q3QHcqFzm4p7za24RPvVrMHI60usmxOp7dEHJM/s1600/Hot+Pink+Doodle+Invitation+Watermark.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 143px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1_cqa3eVrr4SqVCCqiXNT5zKF0C5vZkhL5rgneBJ1LQjVWQ-6h3xgIRrpX0P4miqMNe-EuTP1MfiAf-gxE-_oDRnLqu_1OlcvmPR-Q3QHcqFzm4p7za24RPvVrMHI60usmxOp7dEHJM/s200/Hot+Pink+Doodle+Invitation+Watermark.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5716618662990224834" /></a>Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-80391238547953532842012-01-17T02:18:00.004-05:002012-01-17T02:21:52.219-05:00Stuck on DIY is Open!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPz-VICmK80wsJxBiliANvBXHnJzxnnjuQPb17EEegtsUh5fWyoqiDTvzremFDSXTfGhfLII0Op4vpOXare2KoN-azdkAftbLIoZUmjvl67y0yibsTtsoLHxrmHFEoZ-sD12iXleo2qA/s1600/IMG_8273.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 239px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEPz-VICmK80wsJxBiliANvBXHnJzxnnjuQPb17EEegtsUh5fWyoqiDTvzremFDSXTfGhfLII0Op4vpOXare2KoN-azdkAftbLIoZUmjvl67y0yibsTtsoLHxrmHFEoZ-sD12iXleo2qA/s320/IMG_8273.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5698497171318032818" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.stuckondiy.etsy.com">Stuck on DIY</a> is up and running! I will be listing new DIY sets every week, so stay tuned for some creative fun. I currently have sets up to make your own glass magnets, bottle cap magnets, pendant necklaces and an interchangeable magnet necklace. <br /><br />Coming soon:<br />Bookmarks<br />Bottle Cap Necklaces<br />Party Packs<br />Earrings<br />Zipper Pulls<br /><br />I am having the best time! Please stop by and get stuck!<br /><br />WendyStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-56322632180115597092012-01-14T12:34:00.003-05:002012-01-14T12:39:09.295-05:00New shop! Sneak Peek!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi60EOgNuwrB2o65i5M2RAO2GSUgZZKKRM7F7WZjm813YK7PYY_o4xvjRVK749BN97wlbKwiJFfLJSM-TWxrXywGKkGVPAOwobi-HgKWUGrEy1jvUsd6NGPHXGa0jC4BJ64dsKQhLtT_ZI/s1600/stuck-on-diy-banner.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 53px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi60EOgNuwrB2o65i5M2RAO2GSUgZZKKRM7F7WZjm813YK7PYY_o4xvjRVK749BN97wlbKwiJFfLJSM-TWxrXywGKkGVPAOwobi-HgKWUGrEy1jvUsd6NGPHXGa0jC4BJ64dsKQhLtT_ZI/s400/stuck-on-diy-banner.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5697543586407743954" /></a><br />I am opening a second shop on Etsy and I am so excited! <a href="http://www.stuckondiy.etsy.com">Stuck on DIY</a> will feature do-it-yourself craft kits for all of the fun things I have learned to make over my past two years as a craftaholic. I will be listing items VERY soon, so stay tuned! <br /><br />Peace, Love and Magnets!<br />WendyStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-80304780814746706472012-01-01T20:46:00.006-05:002012-01-01T20:53:46.555-05:00WELCOME 2012!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEiJ45c9bcwPlXFi-JbKX7vdEal6lR8VjVQw5GbwEG8kx9OH8Oe-eydNL8iNel-5rQ06yDRdBd8SAyvbeAsvboU5Szsr_jVrZ8EqVRd8sJvZ74l-N59q4FOC8EdmPnFVtol50OSvZxpU/s1600/IMG_7984.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 148px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKEiJ45c9bcwPlXFi-JbKX7vdEal6lR8VjVQw5GbwEG8kx9OH8Oe-eydNL8iNel-5rQ06yDRdBd8SAyvbeAsvboU5Szsr_jVrZ8EqVRd8sJvZ74l-N59q4FOC8EdmPnFVtol50OSvZxpU/s200/IMG_7984.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692846761293987314" /></a><br />Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2012 is a splendiferious year for all! I am starting off the new year with some new designs at Stuck Together and lots of new ideas for the coming months. 2011 was a great year but I wanna make this baby FLY! One of my resolutions is to blog more and increase my visibility. Sometimes I get so caught up in my little studio that I forget there is a whole wide world out there. I'll probably be a hermit when I'm old. A magnet hermit. <br /><br />I wish everyone a happy and prosperous year filled with all good things!Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-2189017596418915302011-10-23T11:51:00.001-04:002011-10-23T11:53:04.350-04:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcJtVnqrmUhn1BCO8nyHvreQ0a5M0ILtC80t-s6I-hrrV4A9kD9CnAu5Yi6-lzfdPJ3bwajs7NPzML6vAZeBs08LSKTyxub3TZ9wCmMx8qnupgjLoEKx7YCd8JDuuj278tIjAkBTj9mY/s1600/Happy+Day+Coupon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLcJtVnqrmUhn1BCO8nyHvreQ0a5M0ILtC80t-s6I-hrrV4A9kD9CnAu5Yi6-lzfdPJ3bwajs7NPzML6vAZeBs08LSKTyxub3TZ9wCmMx8qnupgjLoEKx7YCd8JDuuj278tIjAkBTj9mY/s400/Happy+Day+Coupon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5666716203026394178" /></a>Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-83796479780177726342011-09-17T19:08:00.010-04:002011-09-20T02:00:10.112-04:00Wholesale Mania!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBsVhzvSmeeGi-wcPurolMIAi6M3B-e4zzbiRo2tmTge872FOmyDhUPlM518WTRtTO7T7bAOqzV0LmbRUvwvtSEMvySGcLgJg49cK90Hi2XdeeXW5W_rVENb_4GVrG47deTVzn1xdUrc/s1600/Postcard+3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 155px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYBsVhzvSmeeGi-wcPurolMIAi6M3B-e4zzbiRo2tmTge872FOmyDhUPlM518WTRtTO7T7bAOqzV0LmbRUvwvtSEMvySGcLgJg49cK90Hi2XdeeXW5W_rVENb_4GVrG47deTVzn1xdUrc/s200/Postcard+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5653473913334816610" /></a><br />Time to venture into the world of <a href="http://stucktogethermagnets.blogspot.com/p/stuck-together-magnets-wholesale.html">wholesale</a>! I've had a toe or two in that pool in the past few months, but I'm jumping in now. CANNONBALL! I am really working hard to make <a href="http://www.stucktogethermagnets.com" target="_blank">Stuck Together Magnets</a> my full time job. The Etsy shop has had a successful year and now this new expansion into brick and mortar stores will bring me full circle. <br /><br />If you are a boutique owner, check out that link to the right to see the new wholesale packages. <br /><br />Peace, love and magnets!<br />WendyStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-7157677417571618602011-08-28T19:12:00.003-04:002011-08-28T19:15:19.547-04:00Excited about my new magnetic necklace!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc7LMPrvZ7Z-Jc73p3hPXx-HA85rC_t2xcge-N5iZMRs_Xei0k84LRuZ2QWaj-_yRltZyFD-mdNEnLEFxRIOkKtFVDW1k63dT1Nx8p7I6AUxFV6FyvM6YJiCWZm4gONo86T5HG4s8VgQ/s1600/IMG_7550.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 126px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJc7LMPrvZ7Z-Jc73p3hPXx-HA85rC_t2xcge-N5iZMRs_Xei0k84LRuZ2QWaj-_yRltZyFD-mdNEnLEFxRIOkKtFVDW1k63dT1Nx8p7I6AUxFV6FyvM6YJiCWZm4gONo86T5HG4s8VgQ/s200/IMG_7550.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5646049213934588770" /></a>
<br />Just listed this necklace today and I am so excited! I think this will be a big hit come Christmas. I have done magnetic necklaces in smaller sets, but this one is so much better than anything I have put together before. I have the best time making new stuff and keeping the shop fresh. Visit http://www.stucktogethermagnets.com to check it all out. Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-57191682817195450562011-07-02T14:49:00.001-04:002011-07-02T14:50:31.866-04:00Happy 4th of July Everyone!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBZrapEGGgO2KkOtF1yt5xaBhWQaHzbRbVeJpZZXXnMIPviDE2nY4AHJN-bkOTk1GL3pj-Bbxv1HLUWC50wSNWSS8KTsKl-zbA0RKpYqswGhuup9Nr_AlCQ1RAAvvmGdD2vu_1uOGcJ4/s1600/Celebrate+15.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZBZrapEGGgO2KkOtF1yt5xaBhWQaHzbRbVeJpZZXXnMIPviDE2nY4AHJN-bkOTk1GL3pj-Bbxv1HLUWC50wSNWSS8KTsKl-zbA0RKpYqswGhuup9Nr_AlCQ1RAAvvmGdD2vu_1uOGcJ4/s200/Celebrate+15.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5624829293930585570" /></a><br />Save 15% this weekend!Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-15092796775475813952011-05-22T00:21:00.005-04:002011-05-22T00:27:23.472-04:00And the winner is....<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiittUPuWDS_dtKhHpEE2ZGbxCzyMI877qeoRiRnDE3py29nwg1SJXg6kP-Ncbyhw4FVjJbqOzIUj2sUy5A66ijSxRRxTRNM8pBoTh_41EoQQ5tRrFoAXbD6IctH0vwKade6VKrpEirxzw/s1600/6stars.png"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiittUPuWDS_dtKhHpEE2ZGbxCzyMI877qeoRiRnDE3py29nwg1SJXg6kP-Ncbyhw4FVjJbqOzIUj2sUy5A66ijSxRRxTRNM8pBoTh_41EoQQ5tRrFoAXbD6IctH0vwKade6VKrpEirxzw/s200/6stars.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609392359945680866" /></a><br />The winner of the owl magnet giveaway is Brittney Minor! Congrats! Incredible thanks to everyone who entered. I will be doing another giveaway soon, so stay tuned. <br /><br />WendyStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-1973954800538304252011-05-07T20:35:00.004-04:002011-05-07T20:43:04.944-04:00Giveaway! Win These Adorable Owl Magnets!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaNEnvzWbeNfGywsIMYuKnDDiVIU18lhok-4sV4hdL59nwy99Mi7CILvPFFMzjZdUmWY5Y-Rj0EbrIj621yNluENY4PmwAKFwEvJ-f8ilHJp8FcqSEQjuaVbiF1vEWHAajJ2nHgv8Mkw/s1600/IMG_6618.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 210px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFaNEnvzWbeNfGywsIMYuKnDDiVIU18lhok-4sV4hdL59nwy99Mi7CILvPFFMzjZdUmWY5Y-Rj0EbrIj621yNluENY4PmwAKFwEvJ-f8ilHJp8FcqSEQjuaVbiF1vEWHAajJ2nHgv8Mkw/s320/IMG_6618.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5604139123229344626" /></a><br />It's that time again! I am giving away this adorable set of owl magnets to one lucky winner on Saturday, May 21. This set contains 8 one-inch circle magnets. They are colorful, fun and super strong!<br /><br /> * Open to residents of US and Canada only. <br /><br /> * Enter up to 11 times using the methods described below. <br /><br /> * Each entry needs to be a separate comment to this post (so I can keep track).<br /><br /> * Winner will be generated randomly on 5/21/2011.<br /><br /> * Winner will be contacted via email (or other method of your choice), so please remember to include contact info in your comments. <br /><br />How to Enter:<br />Each of the following will grant you entry into the drawing for these owl magnets:<br /><br />1. One entry - visit my Etsy shop and comment to this post with your favorite item.<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/StuckTogether<br /><br />2. One entry - Follow this blog and comment on this post letting me know you did.<br /><br />2. One entry - Become a Fan of Stuck Together Magnets on Facebook and comment on this post letting me know you did. http://www.facebook.com/StuckTogether<br /><br />3. Two entries - Post a status about this giveaway on your own Facebook page and comment on this post letting me know you did.<br /><br />4. Two entries - Tweet about this giveaway and post the link to the tweet.<br /><br />5. Two entries - Blog about this giveaway and post a comment letting me know you did.<br /><br />6. Three entries - Sign up for the Stuck Together mailing list via that little window that drops in on my blog or by emailing me at stuck.together@hotmail.com. <br /><br />So you can enter 11 times if you do all these things! Please remember to provide some kind of contact info so I can let you know you won. Good luck!<br /><br />Peace, love and magnets!<br /><br />WendyStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com112tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-54211989446527142011-04-17T17:25:00.002-04:002011-04-17T17:31:06.059-04:00The Importance of Goals<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwv_DFDQVn1p525fqip2x2SaH8jRL6n4fPPQXudZ5PxYvx5C3aXu_f1-OP4Ut3x0olHmn6zjVQOMSTv2Bt6UbeVBPGGMtXIYrS7Ti4_ydMUzMBUM1TY0H9D-2Y_JJcBS6TN6aat-Azx8/s1600/brightflags.png"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 84px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRwv_DFDQVn1p525fqip2x2SaH8jRL6n4fPPQXudZ5PxYvx5C3aXu_f1-OP4Ut3x0olHmn6zjVQOMSTv2Bt6UbeVBPGGMtXIYrS7Ti4_ydMUzMBUM1TY0H9D-2Y_JJcBS6TN6aat-Azx8/s320/brightflags.png" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5596668135859793218" /></a><br />Most people in the creative business have goals of some kind. You want to have a successful shop, daily sales, make a profit and build a customer base. These are all awesome goals and each very valuable in developing a successful creative business. Goals provide guidance and accountability and help our businesses grow when they are met. What does it take to win this game and get everything that we want?<br /><br />Here are a few easy steps to help you use goals to maximize your creative business potential everyday:<br /><br />1. Don't Overdo It<br />One of the most common mistakes when setting goals is to set too many for yourself. An impossible and unattainable number. I have seen many people make daily "to do" lists that are a mile long. How can anyone complete that many tasks in one day? The first step in maximizing your goals is to decide which are priority and which will get your the most return for your time and effort. There is a lot of discussion about how many daily goals are the "right" number of daily goals. I think that all depends on your schedule and work ethic. Let's say that somewhere between 4 and 7 daily goals would be attainable and reasonable. <br /><br />2. Write Them Down<br />This seems silly sometimes, but writing your daily goals on paper is a very powerful thing. A written list creates a tangible accountability for what you have planned. It is concrete and you can't stuff it in the back of your mind like we often do with daily planned tasks that go unfinished. Your subconscious will thank you! <br /><br />3. Scale Your Goals to Fit Your Stage<br />Make a point to set goals for yourself that are attainable within the current progression of your creative business. These daily goals should be task driven and correspond to your stage of business. Setting lofty long term goals is great, but writing them on a to do list everyday can become defeating. Keep it relative so you can be successful. <br /><br />4. Answer All of the Questions<br />Setting a goals answers the "what" question. A goal is a statement of WHAT you want to do. Do not forget to answer the "how" "when" and "why" questions. These are just as important and you will find that asking these additional questions will make the goal itself much easier to achieve. If you are honest with your answers, and only goals you will be focusing on are ones that are going to bring you progress in a reasonable amount of time. <br /><br />Good luck!!Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-38856004043490087332011-03-20T13:18:00.013-04:002011-03-20T13:56:09.468-04:00Building Your Brand<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_G0CaI2plRA17fVGtQr4q9PNnQ86CtnQ2laGBbYyftxnZbABUh55DPuDEYkFfE9AMQn2C5J859PP-51b7VYnTXfAK9OEjvBpu6sviQoBB_XHiz4KT2jyHbk6ty-FbX1wqYCoftORaEg/s1600/Brand.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5_G0CaI2plRA17fVGtQr4q9PNnQ86CtnQ2laGBbYyftxnZbABUh55DPuDEYkFfE9AMQn2C5J859PP-51b7VYnTXfAK9OEjvBpu6sviQoBB_XHiz4KT2jyHbk6ty-FbX1wqYCoftORaEg/s320/Brand.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586221876069974018" /></a><br />I don't think branding crossed my mind once until I opened Stuck Together. When you are out and about in the world, I think it is just something you take for granted. But, every retailer has a brand. They have a team of people who work on creating, building, maintaining and progressing that brand. While you may not have a team of people working on your creative business or craft, it is a good idea and a smart business move to spend some time developing a brand for your product. <br /><br />Brand is defined as:<br />"A brand is the identity of a specific product, service, or business. A brand can take many forms, including a name, sign, symbol, color combination or slogan. The word brand has continued to evolve to encompass identity - it affects the personality of a product, company or service."<br /><br />Here are some helpful steps to help you start in the journey of creating a brand for your shop! <br /><br />1. LOGO! Create a logo that is only yours and use that logo on EVERYTHING you make, advertise, create and promote. People will begin to recognize your logo and associate it with your products and business. This is a good thing! You want people to know who you are and a logo is the first step. <br /><br />2. Be cohesive! It is important that you follow a cohesive style with your products. This can be accomplished through using consistent materials, colors or procedures. They should also be photographed in a cohesive way with the same backgrounds and lighting. You can see this in many of the successful shops on Etsy and other creative marketplaces. <br /><br />3. Create a line! One of a kind items have their place, but you will find that successful brands have a "line" of products that can be recreated again and again. This saves you time and money. You can buy supplies in bulk or wholesale when you are planning to recreate an item. Time is saved when you only have to make one sample to photograph rather than many OOAK items that each need to be photographed. This is smart business!<br /><br />4. Progress! You can progress your brand by adding new items which support and evolve your current lines. These new items should still be recognizable as yours, through the cohesion and logo placement, but they are NEW. People love new! But do not sacrifice all the the branding work you have done. It should all "go" together. Just imagine your products like a family. Different things that all look like they come from the same place. <br /><br />Best of luck to you on your branding journey!Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-40508386724727782492011-03-10T00:34:00.005-05:002011-03-10T00:44:58.288-05:00Don't Forget to Keep Going<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmTfM5uJtQ3LRNLBL3n-UhdAC46oXMA79rBIHQgvPDs-NNdzjhsJfv0z3McwkwwglCxjr7vtyVciWDNBai3z6AJJlmFrZ9vG045eZa9OMoY5aYsGJgQjvzdWT229mwElsV7tyODxRoFs/s1600/IMG_6624.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 221px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmmTfM5uJtQ3LRNLBL3n-UhdAC46oXMA79rBIHQgvPDs-NNdzjhsJfv0z3McwkwwglCxjr7vtyVciWDNBai3z6AJJlmFrZ9vG045eZa9OMoY5aYsGJgQjvzdWT229mwElsV7tyODxRoFs/s320/IMG_6624.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5582322545154599778" /></a><br />My mom asked me the other day why I keep making and adding new stuff to my shop. Isn't 200 items enough? Oh, silly momma! I gave her a thesis statement on the importance of progress and momentum. <br /><br />I am always looking for new designs and brainstorming new ideas to keep this baby going. Repeat customers want to see new product. They aren't going to buy the same thing twice in most cases. MOMENTUM is the key. Like a snowball down a steep hill. Be the snowball... beeeee the snowball. <br /><br />The minute you stop moving, it stops moving. Consider your shop a shadow. It is going to follow you where you take it. If you stop in the middle of a field, all confused like, it will stop with you. If you sprint across the field and dance in the sunlight of success (cue awesome metaphor), it will come with you there as well. <br /><br />Always ask yourself questions! <br />Where have I been?<br />Did it work?<br />Where am I going?<br />What do I want?<br />How do I get there?<br /><br />Just don't stop.... don't ever, ever stop.<br /><br />PS - I love that friggin' Panda.Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-52424995466272547262011-02-13T23:58:00.002-05:002011-02-14T00:02:53.918-05:00And the winner is....Tracy Taylor! Congrats! You are now the proud owner of a cutie pa toot tootie set of cupcake magnets. I will be sending you an email shortly. Thank you to everyone who entered. This was a lot of fun! I will be having another giveaway soon, so please come visit me. <br /><br />Not a winner this time? Visit my Etsy shop to see over 150 sets of magnets! Enter coupon code BLOG10 to save 10% off of your order. <br /><br />http://www.stucktogethermagnets.comStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-84853137454086006612011-02-08T00:05:00.007-05:002011-02-08T00:32:28.888-05:00Stuck Together Magnets is on YouTube!My boyfriend is a bit of a SEO nut. He is constantly trying to get me to tweek my search engine optimization to increase exposure to my shop. Tonight I gave him a golden ticket to create a YouTube video for me that he has been begging me to do. After dancing around the room like a ballerina high on internet fumes, he made this for me. I am so excited! It was fun and I love the music.<br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="420" height="258" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rfPucthuLTI?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><center><a href="http://www.youtube.com/embed/rfPucthuLTI?rel">Party Favor Magnets</a></center>Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-91690254217080578212011-02-03T20:41:00.004-05:002011-02-07T23:42:18.728-05:00Got the itch?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkmy2aSs7rmPSMOgg2UmzZsXO8A9FdD_uEW2HhUdTau6qLfaZvuI35sTf3WIU1DYpUrL6CRvujv1-_GzDeotQXKS11bad8HtGBWExQ_7w1UAVMiZ8Bc-oAEQrxRfq5Jejz-S4MeYo2Fo/s1600/Blog+10+Graphic.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 319px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkmy2aSs7rmPSMOgg2UmzZsXO8A9FdD_uEW2HhUdTau6qLfaZvuI35sTf3WIU1DYpUrL6CRvujv1-_GzDeotQXKS11bad8HtGBWExQ_7w1UAVMiZ8Bc-oAEQrxRfq5Jejz-S4MeYo2Fo/s320/Blog+10+Graphic.jpg" alt="etsy coupon" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5569644360327012434" border="0" /></a><br />I am so thrilled with the turn out so far on my giveaway! If you can't wait to see if you won the cupcakes, here is a little treat just for you guys! A coupon code to save 10% off of your order from my Etsy shop . Magnets make me HAPPY and I know I'm not alone.<br /><br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/StuckTogetherStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-54070181110068756792011-01-31T18:44:00.006-05:002011-02-07T23:37:49.209-05:00The Very First Stuck Together Magnets Giveaway!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1OZDyHXjFatW8hi9ByRJoW-AHHEPrZhZmcdh5x_qI3J3R57GU4sEhCcF7Gecfw1_xp-M0_2pfOddfdIuzlmg2LhGS0YeWFHNRvF8S6H1HT_PibI6QXazONbBA-q8PyEywZEYXBiuUrA/s1600/IMG_4178.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 253px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx1OZDyHXjFatW8hi9ByRJoW-AHHEPrZhZmcdh5x_qI3J3R57GU4sEhCcF7Gecfw1_xp-M0_2pfOddfdIuzlmg2LhGS0YeWFHNRvF8S6H1HT_PibI6QXazONbBA-q8PyEywZEYXBiuUrA/s320/IMG_4178.JPG" alt="cupcake magnets" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568505196786104578" border="0" /></a><br />This is gonna be FUN! I am giving away this adorable set of cupcake magnets to one lucky winner on Saturday, February 12. This set contains 6 one-inch magnets. They are colorful, fun and super strong!<br /><br /><ul><li>Open to residents of US and Canada only. </li></ul><ul><li>Enter up to five times using the methods described below. </li></ul><ul><li>Each entry needs to be a separate comment to this post (so I can keep track).</li></ul><ul><li>Winner will be generated randomly on 2/12/2011.</li></ul><ul><li>Winner will be contacted via email (or other method of your choice), so please remember to include contact info in your comments. </li></ul>How to Enter:<br />Each of the following will grant you one entry into the drawing for these cutie cupcake magnets:<br /><br />1. Visit my Etsy shop and comment to this post with your favorite item.<br />http://www.etsy.com/shop/StuckTogether<br /><br />2. Follow this blog and comment on this post letting me know you did.<br /><br />2. Become a Fan of Stuck Together Magnets on Facebook and comment on this post letting me know you did. http://www.facebook.com/StuckTogether<br /><br />3. Post a status about this giveaway on your own Facebook page and comment on this post letting me know you did.<br /><br />4. Tweet about this giveaway and post the link to the tweet.<br /><br />5. Blog about this giveaway and post a comment letting me know you did.<br /><br />So you can enter 5 times if you do all these things! Please remember to provide some kind of contact info so I can let you know you won. Good luck!<br /><br />Peace, love and magnets!<br /><br />WendyStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com85tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-26019169537888044192011-01-31T00:13:00.014-05:002011-02-07T23:41:50.770-05:00The Consignment Venture<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBw2RMfGb4M2bF4raXSC8Kht0nCMFyKVu4PnO0PlWBLV5OtZIjO4f6XIY0yHOCmqYJdkP1oYGhUbc4BwAFe3NdclHCN_9-0XW56uRiiM_2p_nuQ4MuLqX1AUH23VHd5iPyiK0GjRHhhCA/s1600/IMG_6048.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 242px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBw2RMfGb4M2bF4raXSC8Kht0nCMFyKVu4PnO0PlWBLV5OtZIjO4f6XIY0yHOCmqYJdkP1oYGhUbc4BwAFe3NdclHCN_9-0XW56uRiiM_2p_nuQ4MuLqX1AUH23VHd5iPyiK0GjRHhhCA/s320/IMG_6048.JPG" alt="heart magnets" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5568218266444052530" border="0" /></a><br />I have my magnets in a small local shop here in NC. It is called Cute Buttons and it is.... cute. My little magnets are there under consignment, so I didn't really have any expectations for how they would sell. To my surprise, they have done very well. 20+ sets sold over the holidays. I made them, dropped them off and picked up a check. It was nice. I know that consignment can be a shady game, but my experience so far has been great and I am looking for more shops to consign with. I have had wholesale purchases and I am hooked up with a drop shipper, but I have to say I like the consignment thing the best. I make 60% which is better than wholesale, and the shop owner has asked for more magnets already. Everyone is winning here and I am a happy little crafter. Now... if I can just find 5-10 more shops to hook up with :)Stuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3109349229070508077.post-43287187326566704162010-11-21T07:43:00.006-05:002011-02-07T23:40:53.747-05:00500 Sales in 10 Months...and I Need a Nap!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulO9NBnM6AepBpSeyFh3HJ4HoxrsG4UtEW4Oe7QnU1RM4-5WO0djjAR_Qd-TXXEzCH_dhr5jmtl9tc7BwdeKQUNCgmK-4hxQC2v963LKI3_lhykSUbqbYa5tul4U1F7LyEWOp4E3bu8I/s1600/IMG_5956.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 196px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhulO9NBnM6AepBpSeyFh3HJ4HoxrsG4UtEW4Oe7QnU1RM4-5WO0djjAR_Qd-TXXEzCH_dhr5jmtl9tc7BwdeKQUNCgmK-4hxQC2v963LKI3_lhykSUbqbYa5tul4U1F7LyEWOp4E3bu8I/s200/IMG_5956.JPG" alt="magnetic necklace" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5541983263746734162" border="0" /></a><br />Hi all! I hit 500 sales yesterday!<br /><br />Here are my top 5 tips to creating a successful shop here in the land of Etsy:<br /><br />1. Find your niche! Figure out what you want to do and then EDIT it down. Create a product line that is cohesive and specific. Shops that are full of lots of different handmade things are overwhelming for shoppers. Do one thing really well rather than lots of things kinda sorta ok.<br /><br />2. Create a brand! Find a graphic artist and have them create a logo for you. Use that logo on everything, packaging, business cards, stationary, etc. Soon people will recognize that logo and associate it with your product. Tada, you are a brand! I simply posted my need for a logo in alchemy and found someone who shared my vision. My vision was fat blue birds but I'm guessing yours is different.<br /><br />3. Work hard! Some people start shops on here, list some stuff and then sit back and wait for sales. Gonna be a long wait, homeslice. This takes WORK. A lot of it. I'm not sure I have worked harder on anything in my life. And I have the excuses, too. I have a full-time day job, a five-year-old daughter, a house to clean... that whole life thing. But I was determined. So, I pretty much gave up sleep for several months. Stuck Together blossomed in the wee hours of the morning for months. Does that suck? Oh yes, total suckfest. But I wanted this to work. I wanted it to work more than I wanted to sleep 8 hours a night. So my nights were spent perfecting pictures, promoting, drafting press releases, facebooking, etc. You have to make time for that stuff... and for me, I had to find time where I thought there was none.<br /><br />4. Learn how to take a picture! This is still a challenge for me, but I have come a long way. If all those other people can take good pictures, then so can I.. and so can you. I use a light box because most of my pics are taken in the dead of night. Also, use editing software. Crop! For the love of Pete, CROP! If you don't know how to do any of this... learn it. There is info all over the internet about lighting and how to make a homemade light box. Google mofo!<br /><br />5. Embrace the internet and social networks! I am not a tweeter by nature and I am not really a fan of Facebook. But I use them as a means to an end. I get a lot of traffic from Facebook... therefore I use Facebook. I use the internet to bring people to me. This is where people are... roaming around in cyberspace. They need magnets, I know it. So, find out where your customers are and waggle your tail feather on that corner. There is no shame in self-promotion. If you love your brand, share it proudly with people. How can they love it if you don't?<br /><br />Hope this stuff helps anyone who may need it. I love Etsy and am so happy to be there... even if it is at 3am.<br /><br />Peace, love and magnets!<br />WendyStuck Togetherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10822777427332468295noreply@blogger.com2