A little help from a friend

I got a convo from a friend yesterday who had the guts to tell me that my photos, well, just arn't that great at all! I have improved much from when I first opened my shop, but a lot of that is the camera I have to admit. When I first started I read up everything I could about taking photos of products, and even built myself a light box.

Well, Christy showed me the light. And I am here admiting that my pictures are kinda dull! Here is an example of the photos that I have uploaded in my shop at the moment, and the same photo that I brightened up a bit just usuing Picasa.

It's super amazing the difference, isn't it? Wow! Look for a brighter, better shop in the weeks to come! (Remember the company? :) Thank you Christy!

And since she had the guts to tell me about my problem, I am posting her link again in this blog...check her out- please! Her work is great!

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5541697

Is this the time to throw in the towel?

I admit, I have been up and down, back and forth with my shop twiddlestix. I love the name of it, I love the cards that I have for sale, I love the Etsy community. There is nothing quite like making a sale.

Then there are the days that nothing sells, the views are so low it hardly makes a change. The time and effort that I have put in so far is bordering on awful. The hours that I have spent! Just sitting here!

I have been, and will continue to be, committed to the design a day. Every day I make something new, take photos, post here and on Flickr. Most have been cards, some are orders. But here sits my shop full of cards that no one wants.

That is the reason for my question. Am I getting no joy our of the wonderful craft that I usually have so much fun making?

I have been taking a break from my shop and forums. I thought possibly that way I would make a few sales. Or maybe I should get back on there and talk to my friends...see what happens.

You might think I have quit already?!

The truth is, I forgot to take photos! Yikes! I will have to take them tomorrow and post them along with day 7.

As for Etsy, I have found yet another distraction! There is a thread right now called "Who Cares??" and I found there are some really great people on that thread! Here are a few that I talked to last night:

myspringpeaandme- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5371720 She is the one who started the thread.

cardwear- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5328604

Amybugsoriginalstyle- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5409906

and Kreativethoughts- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5535068

There were more, and I will be naming more later! These are some fun people and they have great shops! Check them out!

Again, Showing the Love to More of Etsy Friends

Another list of Great Etsy sellers! These people are great! They take time out of their day to really check out my shop, compliment my items, and, of course, chat with me!

Drumroll please...;)

floradorainc- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5338941
She sells wonderful pillows, and table runners

bibelots- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=95449
Beautiful jewelry

backwoodsophisticate- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5222058
home decor, hair accessories, and more

necessaryindulugence- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5251907
Beautiful necklaces and other jewelry

These are really great shops, with super nice people behind the store front. Show them the love!