I think I wasted a good 3 valuable hours today on YouTube.
But it was all worth it because I found this kick as video clip!
This is A sneak peak of selected footage from a crafty documentary called
Handmade Nation: The Rise of DIY Art, Craft & Design.
Learn more here: http://www.handmadenationmovie.com/
I just so happend to pass by this website called rainbowpix today.
It is a really neat website where you can order Photo Gifts for your friends and family. Like posters, cards, jewelry, mugs, bags, and more
http://www.rainbowpix.co.uk/
LATE CHRISTMAS IDEA MAYBE??
Speaking of late gift giving, Im all for it!
It doesn't matter to me if I get a gift a few days, or even weeks after a certain holiday.
It's always fun getting a gift, right?
That may just be what I do next year. Buy (or make) all of my gifts AFTER christmas hee hee...
Then everyone can brag about my gifts since they will be the last recieved and hopefully the most memorable.... MWAHA yea!
Look what I just bought at doubleangeldesign's shop: 
Yea, I went bronze and copper crazy today. I just love the darker, more rusty-looking jewelry. I can't wait to show you all what I create with these supplies. I hope my family likes what I make for them this christmas. I also just spent about one hundred dollars at FMG (Fire Mountain Gems) so expect to see some more project ideas from me =]
I hope you all are getting your Holiday shopping done!
♥ Michelle
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Okay, so I was in an Etsy chat room today when someone started talking about why she wasn't selling anything in her shop. We talked about Advertising and other things, but what seemed to be her problem were her Photos.
Now, mind you, I am no Pro, in fact I have never had a Photography class in my life, but with a decent digital camera, a lot of experimentation and a few informational websites, I am able to take photos like this first set, and not like the second...
Your customers can't pick up, try on, smell, or examine your products, so your photos need to provide enough information to fulfill those needs for them.
If you are not into Photography, you don't have to worry about getting a big fancy schmancy camera.
My camera is a point and shoot, but it's not like a crappy disposable camera. To be specific I have a Canon Powershot A640. It has 10 mega pixels (which is more than enough for product shots, you really only need 5 or 6 in my opinion), and it also has a 4x zooming option. The best thing about digital cameras is the
Unless you are a wiz when it comes to your camera, or just really lucky, Flash is a NO NO!
Experiment with different angles of your products. If you are taking more than one photo, you don't need the entire product to be in every shot. Make your potential customers WANT to see the rest of it! BACKGROUNDS & MODELS
Some people like the more professional look of just a white or black background, while others like things to look more... hip with bright in-your-face colors, or little patterns and such. One thing to remember when using backgrounds, though, is to avoid confusion. With a more complicated item, it isn't in your best interest to have a heavily patterned background that would take away from what you are selling. But if you have a more simple item, a colored or patterned background is good to avoid blandness...
Another thing you could try is models. When I say models I don't necessarily mean people. Use pets, or dolls, or glass objects or even fruit! This is just one way to be creative, so why not just try it?
All of my product shots are taken near a window, usually on a white piece of printer paper, but sometimes on other things like carpet, tables.... anything that compliments my pieces really =]
So this is pretty much what I know about photographing my products. If you are confused with anything I said, just leave a comment with your questions and concerns, or just leave me a comment telling me how awesome I am, cuz you know I love it!
Best of luck to everyone! I'd love to see what photos you come up with and I also recommend leaving any Tips & Tricks you enjoy using.
Peace, Love, and SALES!
♥M
Hello everyone,
What an eco-friendly morning it is!
I know this isn't necessarily crafty, but I went to Publix today and bought some NOBLE JUICE, it's 100% Florida Tangerine Juice. It's like eating a tangerine minus the chewing! The eco-friendly part about this is that it comes in what they call an “E Bottle”, which is made of, get this, corn... Yes, I said CORN! Heehee, E Bottle I dunno why but that makes me chuckle inside... Maybe I can just give it to my E Goat when im done with it =]
♥M
Hello ello my fellow crafters.
Michelle here, reporting live from a very comfy bed somewhere in Fl.
Welcome to Raw Soil!
I will be posting all of the interesting & useful things I find about crafts here.
Think of it as another supplier to your endless collection of junk!
Tell all of your friends about Raw Soil! Because with your help, I can RULE THE WORLD!!
Or at least a little online chunk of it =]
and dont forget to leave a comment every once in a while. Because comments are like cookies, not neccesary, but HELLA tasty!
♥M
