
Handmadenews.org Regretsy, What it is, The User Behind it, What it Means for Sellers, and What Etsy Thinks
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“Handmade? It looks like you made it with your feet!” This is the tag line of the uber popular website, Regretsy. What IS Regretsy? Essentially, Regretsy pokes fun at handmade items on Etsy.com that should have probably never been made in the first place.

Handmadenews.org ArtFire has updated thier shopping cart, Etsy is expanding to Europe, iCraft now has a Sold Item page, and much more on this week's Handmade Venue Update
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Welcome to HandmadeNews’ Handmade Venue Update! Here, we summarize all the recent events for the week of the top most used craft marketplaces on the web. That way, whether you sell at one site or several, you need only stop in here to get the news you need.

Handmadenews.org Don't throw away that paper! Four great green ideas for reusing old wrapping paper from HandmadeNews
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Christmas is over and Hanukkah is long gone. Now all you are left with is mountains of torn up wrapping paper. The conundrum of course is that you can't really recycle the wrapping paper unless it is for next year's festivities. ...

Handmadenews.org A great craft project to do with the whole family! Card Ornaments--have a fun and merry holiday everyone!
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It's almost Christmas and time for some last minute crafty projects with the kids. If the weather outside is too cold to go out in, this "green" craft will keep them occupied and uses only the supplies already on hand. ...

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Rob Kalin returns to Etsy, ArtFire annouces prize for 1,000,000th Item, We Love Indie curates at DaWanda, and much more in today's Handmade Venue Update! http://www.handmadenews.org/article/inde x.php?id=4444
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Handmadenews.org Add the handmade touch to any gift card with a one-of-a-kind gift card pouch! Learn how to make your own in eight easy steps!
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As Mother's Day approaches, do you find yourself scrambling to find a gift for your mother that shows how thoughtful you are? If your thoughtful present turned out to be a gift card, the least you can do is put it in a pretty handmade pouch.

Handmadenews.org The Handmade Venue Update: ArtFire Offers Free Unlimited Listings, Folksy announces Winners for their Upcycle Christmas Contest and more!
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Welcome to HandmadeNews’ Handmade Venue Update! Here, we summarize all the recent events for the week of the top most used craft marketplaces on the web. That way, whether you sell at one site or several, you need only stop in here to get the news you need.

Handmadenews.org Santa Claus is coming to town! But where did he come from? Learn the orgins of St. Nick in this article!
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Santa Claus, Old Saint Nick, Sinter Klaas, Old man Winter, The Holly King, Father Christmas, Pere Noel. We all have heard these names for the fat man in the white beard that wears a red cap around Christmas time. ...

Handmadenews.org ArtFire Partners with Jo-Ann, DaWanda Turns Three, Folksy Publishes a Newspaper and much More on this Week's Venue Update!
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Welcome to HandmadeNews’ Handmade Venue Update! Here, we summarize all the recent events for the week of the top most used craft marketplaces on the web. That way, whether you sell at one site or several, you need only stop in here to get the news you need.

Handmadenews.org Are you guilty of one of the seven deadly sins of handmade crafting? Learn about the two latest ones: Lust and Gluttony
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So far we've discussed the handmade crafting sins of envy and greed, as well as sloth and wrath. This week I'd like to talk about lust and gluttony.

Handmadenews.org Will you be in New York City this weekend? Mix and mingle with more than 50 other Etsy artists at the annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade Saturday, Dec. 5th!
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Over fifty (50) independent Etsy artists and designers from New York City and the surrounding tri-state area are hosting their annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade on Saturday, December 5th, at the Openhouse ...

Handmadenews.org Can you say yum? No matter what time of year it is, it's always a good time for chocolate.
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I don’t care what time of year it is…it’s ALWAYS a good time for chocolate. I have been blessed with a little girl who happens to have several food allergies. Thankfully she is able to enjoy chocolate so this is something we make together all the time.

Handmadenews.org Meet our featured blogger for the week: Kathy Cano-Murillo, A.K.A The Crafty Chica!
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Today’s featured blogger interview is with Kathy Cano-Murillo, known in the crafting and Latino/Chicano art scene as the Crafty Chica! Kathy is known for her unique cultural creations, as well as her ability to juggle multiple tasks at once! ...
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