Etsy Labs Archive

Hey everyone! We here at the Etsy Labs are super excited to announce the Launch of the Storque , Etsy's new and eagerly awaited e-zine! (Which is really just a fancy way of saying super-duper b...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/join-us-at-storque.html

The Texas street team is coming out this month to sell their wares and teach us how to square dance! (Even though its more than probably that none of them actually know how to square dance. But ...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/texas-does-new-york.html

Spins & Needles is a Canadian group that travels about hosting parties that are a combo of crafting and dj-ed music. On Friday, September 14, they're coming to Etsy Labs, and the party will be o...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/spins-needles-party-fri-914.html

If you missed last Monday Craft Night you missed out on Doritos, KitKats and good old crafting fun. Don't miss this Monday's paper themed night! We'll be doing Origami, Gocco, as well as anyth...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/paper-night.html

Ever wondered how some sellers always seem to have their images perfectly sized and cropped to make the perfect looking thumbnail? You want the secret? Well, search no further and check out thi...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/hot-tip-of-day-resizing-your-photos.html

1. Log into your Etsy account. 2. On the far left you'll find 'Etsy Mini' go there. 3. Choose whether you'd like to display items you are selling in your shop or items you have hearted. Then ch...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/tip-of-day-putting-etsy-mini-on-your_13.html

Join me this WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, AT 3PM EST for super simple tutorial all about making boxes from your recycled papers! All you need is two pieces of paper, a pen or pencil, and a pair ...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/online-video-tutorial-tomorrow-be-there.html

...and everythings going to be alright. alrighhhhhht!! Tomorrow is the first of many exciting, amazing, crafty, snazzy, sweet and salty Monday Night Craft Nights! Free mini-tutorials to get ...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/craft-night-tomorrow.html

Have you been hankering to learn to letterpress? Or, maybe you already have the know-how, but lack your own press? The Arm in Brooklyn, NY is the perfect space to print! The Arm is a publi...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/hot-tip-discover-joy-of-letterpress-at.html

A quick search of youtube.com for "Tutorial" and "Etsy" netted me this easy peasy idea: Making briolette charm drop necklaces Brought to you by Itsyourlife ! Check out her shop at itsyourlife.e...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/get-started-with-simple-jewelry.html

What fun we had at the Etsy bArter here at the Labs! Not sure what the bArter is you say? Well you can read up all about it here. Check out the latest photos and some great video from the event...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/art-barter-video-and-photoboothgood.html

Ever try to teach yourself how to knit from printed instructions? It's impossible! Check out this PDFcast from Craftzine.org . Beautifully photographed instructions for the new knitter.

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/tip-of-day-how-to-knit.html

Learn how to transform an old record into a new bowl.

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/09/tip-of-day-how-to-make-record-bowl.html

September brings in new entries for the wall and big smiles on our faces: The wall is almost halfway full of art works sent in by Etsy members who might not be able to make it out to the L...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/labs-wall-project-september-progress.html

Next up the the Etsy Labs' LastFridays art party/trunk show series: The Etsy Green and Clean Guild makes soaps, bath and body products, makeup, and scents. On Friday, August 31 from 6-8PM, EGCG...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/last-fridays-trunk-show-etsy-green-and.html

book by Your Secret Admiral On Sunday, September 2 from 3-5:30 pm , we will be hosting an informal skill share on how to bind books using the Coptic stitch (the exposed spine method that r...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/92-skill-share-coptic-stitch.html

Do you have a shoe-buying problem? Do you have a surplus of knick-knacks? Two wrongs DO make a right! Take your shoe boxes and glue them together like a one-sided ziggurat to make a snazzy lit...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/tip-of-day-shoe-box-shelves.html

Today I am really feeling the soft sculptures made by "whileshenaps :" I always love and appreciate when a plush artist really takes it to the next level...I also can really appreciate a cute so...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/seller-shout-out-whileshenaps.html

JDub Records is throwing a BBQ on Labor Day (that's Monday, September 3) from 3-9PM, and they've told us about an opportunity for craftspeople such as yourself to sell there. It will cost $50, ...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/sell-your-wares-this-labor-day.html

Have you been hearing a lot about Photoshop lately and all the wonderful things everyone says it can do to better your photos? Are you curious? Do you have Photoshop and feel lost with how to u...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/hot-tip-of-day-photoshop-and-gimp-101.html

Oh four LUXURIOUS strands of pandas and angels and some other beads! Aren't they sweet? They were donated to the labs a while ago and they haven't found a good home yet. Perhaps they could make ...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/win-these-beads-and-bead-happy.html

EtsyRecycle Yahoo Group . Get free stuff and give away what you don't need. Brilliant! textile art by meltedfabrics.etsy.com

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/tip-of-day_27.html

So I’m sitting here at my cluttered desk wishing I had more organizational boxes to put all my “stuff” in , you know? Right! Then I realized I had all these great pieces of scrap paper ...

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When selling your work, be mindful of pricing. Figure out what you are paying for materials, pay yourself a fair wage for your time, and consider operating costs like Etsy fees, Paypal fees and...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/tip-of-yesterday-dont-sell-yourself.html

The online barter is full! 28 etsy artist have posted pics of the pieces they are going to swap with each other! Everyone has rated each other (super secretly) and will be given points based o...

http://etsylabs.blogspot.com/2007/08/online-barter-begins.html