Tag Archives: Etsy

Etsy-fying

Sometimes I forget that a startup takes more time than anticipated. That you need to envision it, plan it, and double it—money and time—just like a remodeling project and other things with numerous moving parts. I am remodeling my life, after all. “She was never meant to be a common creature — extraordinary takes time.” […]

Honoring the Nurturers

Sometimes a holiday sneaks up on me, which is a no-no as I venture into retailing world. But May 12 is Mother’s Day, and to get the gift to the main nurturer in your life, orders need to be placed now in order to get them shipped in time. Interestingly, this May 12 honors mothers […]

A butterfly scientist and mesmerizing Monarchs

Engraving of a Anna Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717) portrait by her son-in-law Georg Gsell (from Chrysalis)

“Just living is not enough, said the butterfly.  One must have sunshine, freedom, and a little flower.” ~ Hans Christian Andersen  By now you know I am fascinated by butterflies. Their magical lifecycle and the transformation they symbolize have mesmerized people for ages. I can’t help but hold my breath when one flutters by me, […]

Friday Fun: dried leaves

Happy Fall and happy Friday. The weather hasn’t been as photogenic as last year, but the leaves are turning and I hope to take a hike in a nearby preserve this weekend. I love the smell of rainsoaked earth and leaves. I pulled out my leaf collection from years before to play with some layouts. We’ll […]

first art submission

My local Dick Blick’s has a Call for Art to which I have submitted a piece. I’ve never answered a call for artists so I am curious how this will go. Better tried and experienced than untried and regretted! I was inspired by a shadow box at the nature museum and picked out various photos from […]

scaling up and shop launch

The past week has been spent exploring Etsy and PayPal business options. I’ve set up shop using “How to Make Money Using Etsy” by Timothy Adam as a guide (from the library), and am reading through the remaining chapters to learn additional tips and tricks. Please check out my Etsy shop at: http://www.etsy.com/shop/MaikesMarvels and let […]

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