Cinnamon Jewellery

IndieSmiles  is looking for columnists from Folksy and ArtFire to write articles in return for a free shop advertisement on the IndieSmiles site! If you're interested please visit the IndieSmiles blog here  (you will need to sign up) and read the columnists guidelines. If you'd like to have a go either leave a comment here with your email address or contact Sue at indiesmiles@gmail.com So if you think you'd enjoy writing about all things handcrafted and selling online why not give it a try!

IndieSmiles  has four new Folksy columnists! They are Amanda of Folksy shop Chicita, Amy of amyorangejuice, Elle of Elles Designs and  Natalie of Harveys Crafty Cards. They will be writing Folksy and craft~related articles and interviewing Folksy sellers so get in contact with them if you would like to be featured and increase your shop views! I've already read a couple of the articles and they are really interesting and informative. A great competition starts on IndieSmiles on March 1! If you visit IndieSmiles you will see a little bird with an empty speechbubble in the header. IndieSmiles wants to know what the birdie is saying! A special judge (yet to be announced) will choose the best entry and the winner will receive a cool handmade prize donated by one of the IndieSmiles columnists. Worth a go I think! Did you know you can advertise your shop on IndieSmiles for just $1 for a whole week? In case you're wondering why I ke...

Attention Folksy Sellers! IndieSmiles  now has a section called Happy Giveaways  where sellers can advertise their giveaways, normally for a small fee. However if you contact Sue at IndieSmiles and mention me (Tracy, Cinnamon Jewellery) your giveaway info will be listed for free! The IndieSmiles site is undergoing a revamp (it looks different and better everytime I visit!) and the number of people visiting is increasing everyday so listing your giveaway there will definitely increase your exposure ~ always a good thing!

My latest Folksy article is now up on IndieSmiles ! It's the interview I did a while ago with Serena of The Copper Swallow . The IndieSmiles site has had a revamp and is looking a lot better for it! You can see the latest articles on the home page and the whole site looks tidier and more professional ~ well done to the designer! Incase you haven't come across it before Indiesmiles is a great place for news concerning handmade shops in regards to marketing, business tips, Indie shop reviews and interviews and more, as well as off topic that relates to various subjects including how handmade (Indie) teams are making a difference with their charity and community work. You can also advertise your shop by placing your 125×125 image on every page of IndieSmiles.com. All ads rotate to provide optimum visibility. The cost is $12 for two weeks or $20 for 1 month.  It's definitely worth a look!

Looking for beautifully crafted handmade items for FREE?!   IndieSmiles  now has a Happy Giveaways  page dedicated to sellers giving away one of their items or holding give aways on their blogs! Items up for grabs include ~ Coffee Cup Cozy Giveaway from Sew Sweet Stitches Red Loopy Brooch Corsage Giveaway from SeventySeventyOne Design  (a Folksy seller!) Gift Certificate Giveaway from Artisan Clay Win a yard of custom fabric from Eye Candey Family Keepsake Print Giveaway from Amazing Mae Other giveaway items include a Nautical Necklace, a bright and colourful Resin Bangle and the chance to win one of 5 pairs of earrings from Tara Henderson Pop over to IndieSmiles for the full list and the chance to win something beautiful (and FREE!)

I'm about to become the latest contributing columnist for  Indiesmiles ! Who? You may ask? IndieSmiles is a US website dedicated to highlighting handmade (individual therefore "Indie") shops, ranging from jewellery, art, sewing crafts and much more ...... Sue, the owner of IndieSmiles left a message in one of the Folksy forums asking for people to contact her if they would like to become a Folksy rep, writing regular articles highlighting Folksy & it's talented sellers. I thought I'd reply & today I received an email from Sue asking me to write for them. What a great way to spread the word about Folksy! In return I get a 2 week free advertising spot for my Folksy shop!  Now I just need to get my shop button sorted out & my bio then think of the subject of my first column! I'll keep you posted!