Handmade Trends

Dicope finds - Anasousa

2010-11-01T18:26:00.001+01:00

Dicope finds Anasousa

http://www.etsy.com/shop/anasousa

Tell us a bit about yourself
I’m Anabel, an Argentinean living in Paris, France.

What first made you want to become an artist?

Well, I don’t consider myself as an artist… I feel more an artisan and I started to make creative stuff since I was a little girl. I went to an artistic-oriented school and I always loved to make my own accessories and garments. I think it was very natural for me start to developing my shop because of this.

Walk us through your typical workday

I work during the day as a export sales-administrative assistant… so as my work is a little bit monotone I use my mind to imagine what I’m going to make when I arrive home. At 18hs I’m ready to start with my crafty life and I try to make the most of my week to publish during the weekend all my works and new posts on my blog.

What's the hardest part about running your own business?

Publishing and describing pieces! I enjoy a lot making them and even taking photos but when I have to sit down and make the rest I feel a bit discouraged… I also enjoy packing and going to the post-office to say goodbye to my goodies.

What advice would you give to other artists ?

First and I think most important: be creative! Try to have a rhythm of work not to lose presence and clients (to publish with more frequency). Have at least more than 15 items on your shop and participate in teams (they help you and you help them). Don’t pass more time in front of the computer than creating…

How do you promote your work? Where else can we find you

I have a blog http://crearescreer.blogspot.com/ that I write at least once a week with news of my creations but also with other artist… a facebook page http://facebook.com/crearescreer that allows me to connect with people who like handmade and want to receive my news and also a twitter account https://twitter.com/#!/anasousa_etsy that helps me to be connected with other crafters and spread the word about my work.

In ten years, where would you like to be?

I don’t know, I’m very spontaneous and I don’t like to make plans over ten years… probably enjoy life the same way…

Have any favorite Etsy shops we should know about?

Kreativlink http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kreativlink

Woodroots http://www.etsy.com/shop/woodroots

Ikabags http://www.etsy.com/shop/ikabags

Dicope finds - barretzz

2010-10-24T15:44:00.000+02:00

Dicope finds barretzz !

http://www.etsy.com/shop/barretzz

Tell us a bit about yourself

I love to do things with my hands! if I look back I've been always doing something like drawing, cutting, woking with glass. I've been a crafter all my life.

What first made you want to become an artist?

I've studied architecture in Lima Peru, and some time after moved to the US to get a master degree, when the 2008 crisis hit I lost my job and started doing some shoes as a therapy for the stress of not having a job. After that my hobby became the source of my major income.

Walk us through your typical workday

I wake up early (I am a morning person) and start preparing myself to go to work - althought I work in my house, I like to have this little routine, so I feel I am 'on track' - I usually have breakfast reading emails and convos, promoting a little bit on Etsy and then I start with my orders.

I take a break for lunch and then go back to work. I try to stop at six in the afternoon but always end up working until nine or ten!

What's the hardest part about running your own business?

Definately having to do all by myself. I had to teach me to do marketing, taking pictures, improving my merchandise image (brand, logo, flyers etc). Besides working on my orders, I have to keep an eye for promoting, client satisfaction and client interaction.

What advice would you give to other artists ?

I will start with telling them to have a little faith in what you do. It is very difficult to get noticed out there. I was checking my stats, and I didn't get a single visit to my shop for the first two months! I had to work to get traffic to my shop!

This is a constant in this type of business, you have to work the extra mile to get noticed.

How do you promote your work? Where else can we find you ?

I started with a blog, then I decided to move to facebook. I have a fan page and a user page under the name of my store, so far it works. I have flickr and trunkt, and also a website of my own, that is under construction.

The best site so far is Etsy, but you have to relist every day to be noticed.

In ten years, where would you like to be?

Selling my product globally,in a large scale! with a staff that helps me!

Have any favorite Etsy shops we should know about?

I usually don't have time to look around, but there are this great artists in Etsy, it gets difficult to miss them. One of my favorites is yaelfran - she is in Argentina, and paigerussell - she is an artist that works with clay.

Christmas Gift Guides - Original & Cheap

2010-10-15T12:34:00.010+02:00

Original and Cheap items for this Christmas , because we have to many friends and not so much money !!

mohenz $11.00 USD Destinysbabies $7.00 USD

theboldbanana $8.00 USD gamiworks $5.00 USD

MadeByMarta $10.00 USD simbiosisbyjulia $7.00 USD

Blushie $5.50 USD dicopebisuteria $10.00 USD

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2010-10-03T16:34:00.003+02:00

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Handmade Trends - Gemstone Lovers

2010-09-29T22:33:00.001+02:00

Gemstone Jewelry it's expensive but very successful and trendy!

Maykela $138.00 USD

crookedriverjewelry $60.00 USD

baublesforbellas $89.00 USD

xVELVETx $46.00 USD

almostsunday $18.00 USD

emilygrayjewels $151.73 USD

TheJewelryChateau $79.00 USD

DicopeBisuteria New Fall Collection

2010-09-29T21:06:00.009+02:00

I'm happy to anounce our New Collection feature posts ! It's specially created for all the amaizing artists that create new items each season ! They deserve a place to be seen !!

Here's a few items of my new collection for my dicopebisuteria shop ^^

Christmas Wish Lists by HeartfeltCreativity

2009-10-30T20:13:00.003+01:00

HeartfeltCreativity has send me her Christmas Wish List ! You can also visit her esty shop !

http://heartfeltcreativity.etsy.com/

"There are so many more things I want on etsy, but these are the items I have been drooling over recently. "

Camp Cupcake- 5x7 Luster Print from kristimcmurry

Humans are no way to treat a planet girls shirt from mixedspecies

8oz Egg Nog Pure Soy Candle from redneckcandles

Boutique PORTFOLIO... Michael Miller Flower Shower from almdesigns

NEW - Rufflette No. 2 Sample - BLACK CREME from tenthstreetsaks

HOT HOT HOT pink pUnK RocK Dog Collar from COZYHORSE

Do have a wish list to share ?? Send me your wish list to be posted here !!!

Christmas Wish List by embellishedlife

2009-10-29T13:23:00.006+01:00

Embellishedlife has send me her Christmas Wish List ! You can also visit her etsy shop !

New England Autumn in Brown Handwoven Chenille Scarf from threadedheddles

citrine tear with sterling silver leaf EARRINGS from iomiss

Herringbone Tweed Wool Boston bag from tagodesign

Baby Ruche Bag Wide Top in Avocado Leather from jennyndesign

CUSTOM Handsculpted, Cast Sterling Silver 'Dahlia' Ring from jennykim

Hand Built Stoneware Mug from Misspottery

Oxidized - Handspun Yarn from lilcoley

Shredded Tank V-Neck Tea Stained from UrbanRevisions

Earth tones small handwoven chenille clutch purse from beckyrose

Do have a wish list to share ?? Send me your wish list to be posted here !!!

Christmas Wish Lists by Dicope

2009-10-26T12:15:00.004+01:00

This is my Christmas Wish List ! My sister is doing so great with her etsy shop , she got some dolars to spend !!

New Michael Miller Sweet Cupcake Fabric Messenger Bag from Mabels

Lot of 4 Natural Handmade Soaps from CampoDiFiore

Polymer clay Peony cane from tamishvat

Lampwork Beads from ddfromscratch

YOU'RE SWEET from DribsNDrabs

Delicious Kawaii Ice Cream Scoop and Cone from beautifulwork

Do have a wish list to share ?? Send me your wish list to be posted here !!!

Handmade Supplies

2009-10-24T14:05:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Dicope finds - LoveLeeSoaps

2009-10-23T22:22:00.000+02:00

Bored with all the commercial soaps ?

Handmade soaps are the cutest new trend !! They are perfect for gifs ! Very original , with different and irresistible forms and colors ! Today I feature LoveLeeSoaps

I love her soaps , specially this yummy donut soaps that I bought as my own Christmas present !

You know me ^^ I just couldn't resist them !!!

Leeana makes her own soap molds such as farm animal soaps, butterfly soaps, soapsicles and mini soapsicles, massage soaps, oatmeal soap and more. She's 19 years old and a graphic design college student !

You can find lovely soaps like this soap icre cream ,perfect for my summer obssesion !! All of them scented with the most delicious smells !

She was also featured in Martha Stewart show !!

mmm so yummy ^^

I recomend buying from her ! very good costumer service and fair shipping prices !

http://loveleesoaps.etsy.com/

Soap Lovers

2009-10-23T20:25:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Peyote Beaded Jewelry

2009-10-22T19:54:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

T-shirt Obsesion

2009-10-19T19:42:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Sterling Silver Jewelry

2009-10-12T19:39:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Floral Jewelry

2009-09-29T23:38:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Bags and Purses

2009-09-18T19:59:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Simple Bead Jewelry

2009-09-14T20:34:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Yummy Jewelry

2009-09-02T20:19:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Japanese Trends

2009-08-20T19:30:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Felt Creations

2009-08-14T19:17:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Handmade Toys

2009-08-10T14:02:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Modern Jewelry

2009-07-18T20:42:00.000+02:00

Shop with dicope !! Only the best of the best shops are added here !!

Dicope finds - FantasticToys

2009-07-10T02:14:00.000+02:00

http://fantastictoys.etsy.com/

This lovely toys look like they come from a fairytale !! Handmade toys are an adorable trend !Timothy Haugen toys are vintage inspired and created with felt !!

I fall in love with this bamby !

You can also find felted flowers like this one!!

You can also buy his Paper play sets to print in your home ! A lovely project to have fun with your kids !

So cute !

Dicope finds - Juliepersons

2009-07-09T00:32:00.000+02:00

http://juliepersons.etsy.com/

When I first found Etsy I got in love with her cute felted hair accessories and couldn't stop myself to buy one !! Perfect range of felted colors and cute flower beads are part of her creations!

Her felted hair clips will give you a original and different look !

You can also find some pendants , felt sculpet bowls and dolls !

She has a destash shop too

Handmade trends !!

2009-07-08T21:58:00.000+02:00

In this blog I will show you the best and new handmade trends anf fashion trends !! I will feature various artists , their shops and even some tutorials !

Faqs and Important Info

2009-01-22T20:41:00.009+01:00

Want to be featured in Handmade Trends ? You can send me an email to dicopebisuteria@hotmail.com

Make sure you put Handmade Trends in the subject of the email

Also please don't send me photos ! Send me links to photos !!!

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What kind of items and shops do you accept to be featured ?

We accept handmade shops only !

Specially shops of jewelry , clothes , toys , accessories , bath products , bags and purses ...

We don't accept supplies shops or mature shops for now!

What kind of different sections can I get items featured ?

You can get yours or other shops items featured in :

Gift Guides (gifts for mom , dad , a baby , boyfriend , girlfriend ...)

New collection (we show the new creations of one shop)

Handmade Trends (interesting trends in several kinds of items)

Dicope Finds (interview to a shop artist or designer )

Shop with Dicope (get your etsy mini here)

Wish List (items that you would like to get for your birthday or Christmas)

How can I get my wish list posted ? Send me an email with a list of links of the items you would like to get (This lists are made to be public , you can send them to your friends or family so they know what to buy you ... handmade trends won't get you any of them !)

Also maybe not all of the items in your list will be posted , don't send more than 10 items please ;D

What happends if I don't have an etsy shop ? Can I be featured ?

If you are a handmade artist but don't have an etsy shop you can also be part of Handmade Trends !!! Just send me an email with info of your creations and links to your blog , shop or photos .

I would like to trade links with Handmade Trends ? You are welcome to be part of this blog , just send me your link and I will post it in about a week

I made new items for my shop and I would like them to be in Handmade Trends ? How often can I send new items ??

You can send your new collections for autumn , winter , spring and summer ... so four times each year in total .

If you got a new item that you thin I will love you can send it too ^^

I'm a buyer that would like to recommend some shops I bought from ! What sould I do ?

Contact me with the links of this shops and why do you like each one and how good was the costumer service !!