Time to Celebrate

Since starting to sell patterns for the cuddle critter capes my business has changed so so much for good. I'm so excited for how it's going and how much I think it's going to continue to grow. I couldn't do it with out the support of all my fabulous new fans and new friends. I've gotten so much great feedback and it just means the world to me. With that being said I want to give back to you with some fun games and prizes tonight on my facebook page.

We're going to have some picture tagging games and I have some discounts in store that will only run tonight. Have you had you eye on something in the Ready to ship albums - get ready to see even more of a discount. I'm also going to offer a discount on everything in my artfire shop but I won't share till tonight how much. ;)

Prizes so far I have in mind will be several free crochet patterns, several discount offers in increments of off your next purchase. I'm going to give a critter cape away out of my RTS album.

So come join the fun on facebook tonight. I realize some are in different timezones but I plan to spread it out from 7-10 or later central time.

Artfire: Social Media Boot Camp - Week 1

I read somewhere that it's National Networking Week - It's about who you know right? So with that in mind I wanted to share about a Social Media Boot Camp.

I recently signed up to be part of Artfire's Social Media Boot Camp. I've been using social media for a long time back when Myspace was a big deal. I deleted my "myspace page" and I've come to love using Facebook and recently even got a Twitter account.

Artfire is like Etsy only it's not as big yet but it's got some great potential. I like the fact that you can have a shop and add whatever items you want for free. So you don't have to pay for each listing individually and there is no other fees for what you sell. I have pro account only because I signed on when they had a big promotion and it only costs me $5.95 a month no strings attached and I can't beat that anywhere else.

Back to Boot Camp..... Week 1 - Getting up and Rolling on Facebook

Week one is a breeze for me because I've been using facebook forever it seems so I'm up to date with it's in's and out even with all the recent changes.

Week one's assignment is to create a facebook page and network to get at least 25 fans and make a minimum of three posts this week  (I think I make a minimum of 3 a day :)

If you don't have a facebook business profile page. I would encourage you to do so . It's a super easy networking tool. I've meet so many great people via facebook and wouldn't run my biz without it. If you're interested in starting up a facebook page this Boot Camp a great resource to get you started.

I know some people are scared of facebook but I don't use facebook to just promote and sell my items. I network with other shops like mine so, crocheters, pattern writers,  other handmade shops, crafters, customers, photographers, friends and more. I try to promote and encourage other shops.  The one thing I miss it seems it the lack of people commenting like they used to. My interactions have come way down and I know in part that has some to due with recent facebook changes. I'd think with 2000+ fans a I could get more social? I want to get to know my fan base and like I said I've met so many wonderful crafty people.

I'm excited to see what the other six weeks have to hold and encourage you to jump on the social networking train!

Black Friday- Cyber Monday Coupon Code

I hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving and are all ready for a busy day of shopping!


I'd like to offer a 10% discount on all items in my Etsy and Artfire shop starting right now Nov. 25th - Nov. 29th at midnight! Just enter this coupon code at check out  - C4BF11CM10 - 


This will include all items in my shops including finished items and crochet patterns designed by my Mother of Posh Pooch Designs and a few of my own.


Happy Shopping! 

Artfire Artistans

I recently joined a new facebook fan group started by Karen S. with O. Sebastian called Artfire Artistans. It's a fabulous group for those of us with Artfire shops. They promote each other and we make collections of each others work. Collections are like treasuries on Etsy. Come join the fun!

I though I'd share the Collections I've been included in so far. Thanks so much for all of you that have included my work! I will be returning the favor very soon.

* More of My Favorite Things
* Black & White Zebra Collection
* That's Using Your Hands
* I'm Looking for Something Red - Take 2
* Rays of Sunshine

Zebra- Collection

Our Zebra print bandana dress was shared in a lovely collection on Artfire tonight! Check out all the cute zebra print items in this collection!