April 2011
10 posts
1 tag
Tip: Photo Backdrops
Right away I need to tell you I’m not a pro photographer. I’m just a shop owner who needs great photos and can’t yet afford to hire one. Maybe you’re the same. This is for you.
I haven’t always had a great camera, though I did finally get it into Olive Manna’s budget this year and I recommend you do the same. As many tricks as you can do with a...
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DIY Stamped Hang Tags
Here is a little something you can do with two Olive Manna stamps. I’m quickly tiring of making thousands of tags every month for you all, so here’s a simple way you can make some yourself.
We’re going to make these…
You will need these supplies…
Cardboard, chipboard, card stock, or lightweight empty food boxes for the tag itself. I prefer chipboard if you...
The True Cost of Shipping
Olive Manna has been shipping for 3 years. In that time I’ve had a small handful of people complain about my shipping charges, and I’ve heard from other sellers who hear this complaint a lot more often.
Thinking back to before I began shipping regularly, I can remember a time I thought, “it can’t possibly cost that much”. My frame of mind was based on my trips to...
Big Cartel Blog: Big Cartel or Etsy? →
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We often see headlines like “Big Cartel vs. Etsy”, or people asking “Should I use Big Cartel or Etsy?”. It’s a good question, and to tell you the truth, we’re fans of Etsy as well. They’ve done a lot for the handmade world and provide a great tool to help you make money following your…
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10th Anniversary
My groom and I celebrated our 10th anniversary last week. We decided to make it a “honeymoon redux” because we had such a horrible experience that could have been so much better. Here’s the quick story…
We stayed at the French Lick Springs Resort, but in 2001 the hotel was wearing down a bit. It was grand, but old.
It was actually a lot of fun as long as we...
