CYBER MONDAY SALE

Black Friday Sale is on all products offered in any of my shops below. 

I am offering a 15% discount on total purchase.

If your purchase total is over $100 I will offer a 20% discount. **

If your purchase total is over $150 I will offer a 25% discount. **

Coupon Code for the 15% in ALL below stores is CYBER2012

Shops included

On Etsy

MischyfCouture  - Pillow Covers, Laptop, Ipad, Kindle cases

Mischyfpaws  - Dog and Dog Lover Items

ForgetMeKnotTreasure - Towels

On Artfire

Mischyfpaws - Dog and Dog Lover Items

ForgetMeKnotTreasure - Pillow Covers, Laptop, Ipad, Kindle cases

(FMKT shop is the mirror of MischyfCouture on etsy.)

**All discounts will be refunded to you via paypal or etsy-direct after the sell is completed. This does not apply to the 15% coupon code if used.

**Sorry, Total purchase price does not including shipping. 

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Happy Thanksgiving!!!

BLACK FRIDAY SALE!!!

Black Friday Sale is on all products offered in any of my shops below. 

I am offering a 15% discount on total purchase.

If your purchase total is over $100 I will offer a 20% discount. **

If your purchase total is over $150 I will offer a 25% discount. **

Coupon Code for the 15% in ALL below stores is BLACK2012
Sale ends 11/25/2012

Shops included

On Etsy

MischyfCouture  - Pillow Covers, Laptop, Ipad, Kindle cases

Mischyfpaws  - Dog and Dog Lover Items

ForgetMeKnotTreasure - Towels

On Artfire

Mischyfpaws - Dog and Dog Lover Items

ForgetMeKnotTreasure - Pillow Covers, Laptop, Ipad, Kindle cases

(FMKT shop is the mirror of MischyfCouture on etsy.)

**All discounts will be refunded to you via paypal or etsy-direct after the sell is completed. This does not apply to the 15% coupon code if used.

**Sorry, Total purchase price does not including shipping. 

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ForgetMeKnotTreasure

ForgetMeKnotTreasure.etsy.com

I decided to try an experiment to generate more sells with my ForgetMeKnotTreasure.etsy.com shop. I have been moving and incorporating my embroidery designs into one store MischyfCouture.etsy.com. Mischyf Couture shop is the shop name I use for Portland Saturday Market and it made sense to have all of MY embroidery designs in this shop for customers to see. All in one place.

Using MischyfCouture on etsy left Forgetmeknottreasure on etsy with very little items and views. I'm really sentimental about my shops and I really didn't want to close it down. I reassessed what I had and all the designs that I previously purchased and the embroidery design vendors I have access to. I wanted something that might bring in business year around so I choose towels. Everyone uses towels. People buy towels year round for housewarmings, weddings, gifts or redecorating the kitchen or bathroom. Towels last a few years then people buy new ones. This sounded like a great product to offer. ForgetMeKnotTreasure.etsy.com would now offer all of those vendors designs that I haven't been using lately, on towels. That, is my new experiment with my shop.

I do not have a shop called MischyfCouture on artfire, my shop ForgetMeKnotTreasure.artfire.com will mirror MischyfCouture.etsy.com. All of MY embroidery designs will be available in both of those shops. Its strange I know. I didn't want to open a third shop on artfire. I think I have enough with the shops I currently have.


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Craft Show Checklist

So you decided to do a craft show. You applied, got accepted and paid for your space... Now What???

What do you need to setup your space to make sells. This is a list of some of the things we take.

I've listed things you may need for either an Indoor or Outdoor Show.
 
Tent - straight legs, avoid slanted leg tents, white top is the best
Tent sides / walls
Weights 20 pounds each leg - can make these with milk jugs and sand $20.
Curtains or fabric to display area
Lights - clip-on is the best 10" Work Lamp are the best for lg light area
Light Bulbs 150 - 200 watt best light Sunlight or Clear bulbs
Extension cords 16 gauge or better
Surge Protectors 16 gauge or better
Long 3 prong electrical plug (5- 10 feet long) 16 gauge or better
4' or 5' tables
Table Cloths
Cart / utility / Flat beds - to transport everything
Rope
Bungee cords
Company Banner - Company name sign w/wo URL
Displays to show off your products. Tier your products on different levels
Plastic Storage Boxes with locking lids
Seat Cushion - saves on the bottom/back ache
Chair - folding and comfortable
Small step ladder - if dealing with tents or displays to hang items
Customer price list / inventory to see what you sold at the end of the day.
Product tags - Either for tagging prices individually or in groups (baskets)
Product description pages- explain your art process or what it does
Business Cards
Money box or waist pouch
Money - to make change 
The square or paypal reader to accept credit cards via cellphone
Bags for the customers
Heaters - propane, auto shutoff - outdoor shows
Heat lamps and bulbs - if heaters are not allowed
Electric Blanket is another idea to keep warm
Food / Water - craft show food can get expensive.
Lunch tote to hold food and water - craft show food can get expensive.
Therm-us for hot drinks


Clothes to Wear
Extra set of clothes to leave in car
Socks - extra set
Mittens / gloves
Sunscreen for sunny days
Sunglasses

Tips to stay warm
Body Oil helps insulate your body for cold days before dressing 
Shoes with thick rubber soles. keeps cold from the body and cushions the floor


I have a few previous post on craft shows. Lighting, carts, weights and our experience.
 
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Poinsettia Dorset Button

For the holidays I went looking for holiday versions of the Dorset Button and I didn't find anything.

I was hoping to find a snowflake one but I guess not. 

After I tried to make a snowflake I came up with something that looked like a Poinsettia. 

Here is a Poinsettia Dorset Button I came up with. I hope you enjoy it!

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