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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:48:52 EST</pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Make a Reflective Umbrella for Photography]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-make-a-reflective-umbrella-for-photography</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-make-a-reflective-umbrella-for-photography</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 10:48:52 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftig kristen</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
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<description><![CDATA[Learn how to make a reflective umbrella for photography using a regular dollar store umbrella. A wonderfully clever idea from Kristen at Pomme Frites<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Google Reader Tricks for Craft Bloggers (Video)]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/google-reader-tricks-for-craft-bloggers-video</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/google-reader-tricks-for-craft-bloggers-video</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 10:08:25 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftig kristen</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/google-reader-tricks-for-craft-bloggers-video</guid>
<description><![CDATA[In this video, Sister Diane shares great tips for using Google Reader to organize and catalog your blog feed subscriptions. Very helpful!<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[This Self-Employed Life: Comfort Zones]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/this-self-employed-life-comfort-zones</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/this-self-employed-life-comfort-zones</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:07:53 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>modernemotive</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/this-self-employed-life-comfort-zones</guid>
<description><![CDATA[An article written by me discussing why we need to break out of comfort zones in business.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Featured EtsyBlogger:  The Fab Miss B]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/featured-etsyblogger-the-fab-miss-b</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/featured-etsyblogger-the-fab-miss-b</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 26 Nov 2009 18:11:16 EST</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betani</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/featured-etsyblogger-the-fab-miss-b</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Vintage delights adorn this month's Featured Etsyblogger!<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[New Ebook: Social Media for your Crafty Business]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/new-ebook-social-media-for-your-crafty-business</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/new-ebook-social-media-for-your-crafty-business</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:45:56 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>SisterDiane</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/new-ebook-social-media-for-your-crafty-business</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This ebook, by CraftyPod's Sister Diane, shows crafters how to use social media tools like Twitter and Facebook to help promote their small business<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Do I need a Facebook Fan Page? ]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/do-i-need-a-facebook-fan-page</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/do-i-need-a-facebook-fan-page</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:07:53 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Chrysti</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/do-i-need-a-facebook-fan-page</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Great info on how to make one, and why an artist/crafter should have one.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Media for Craft Businesses]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/social-media-for-craft-businesses</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/social-media-for-craft-businesses</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2009 10:58:48 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>lisaashby</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/social-media-for-craft-businesses</guid>
<description><![CDATA[How can you use your own personal strengths to craft a social media marketing plan? It's all explained here.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[On Blog Writing]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/on-blog-writing</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/on-blog-writing</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:56:10 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftig kristen</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/on-blog-writing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Craft Leftovers has a great post about improving your writing, whether it's for blogging or some related creative non-fiction endeavor. Lots of usef<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Featured EtsyBlogger: Designs by Vanessa]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/featured-etsyblogger-designs-by-vanessa</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/featured-etsyblogger-designs-by-vanessa</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:57:25 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betani</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/featured-etsyblogger-designs-by-vanessa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Come check out Designs by Vanessa!  This month's Featured EtsyBlogger is a great designer with a love of little birdies.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hey, knitted toy sellers!  There is CPSIA hope!]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/hey-knitted-toy-sellers-there-is-cpsia-hope</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/hey-knitted-toy-sellers-there-is-cpsia-hope</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:59:53 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betani</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/hey-knitted-toy-sellers-there-is-cpsia-hope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Knitters, has the CPSIA got you down?  It's not hopeless anymore, and I found someone who made sense of the labeling laws!<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to: Yarn Gift Tags!]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-yarn-gift-tags</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-yarn-gift-tags</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:26:42 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>pokate</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-yarn-gift-tags</guid>
<description><![CDATA[These gift tags are so adorable and easy to make! Can't wait to try them -- sort of look like seedpods!<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Creative Workspaces: Kitschy Fun with Shop 66!]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/creative-workspaces-kitschy-fun-with-shop-66-1</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/creative-workspaces-kitschy-fun-with-shop-66-1</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:03:40 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>justforfun</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/creative-workspaces-kitschy-fun-with-shop-66-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This lucky artisan has not one, but TWO craft rooms! See how Gretchen Moss, Etsy and Artfire seller of vintage stickers and other paper goods, stays <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Featured EtsyBlogger:  MemoriesForLifeSB]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/featured-etsyblogger-memoriesforlifesb</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/featured-etsyblogger-memoriesforlifesb</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:44:28 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Betani</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/featured-etsyblogger-memoriesforlifesb</guid>
<description><![CDATA[August's Featured EtsyBlogger has some awesome custom scrapbooks that I've fallen in love with!<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Sarah Moore on Craft Corps]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/sarah-moore-on-craft-corps</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/sarah-moore-on-craft-corps</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:57:35 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>rljart</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/sarah-moore-on-craft-corps</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Sarah Moore of CraftCritique.com profile on Craft Corps.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Design*Sponge: Biz Ladies 09 - Preparing Presentations/Proposals]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/designsponge-biz-ladies-09---preparing-presentationsproposals</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/designsponge-biz-ladies-09---preparing-presentationsproposals</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 10:25:50 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MakeDoSend</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/designsponge-biz-ladies-09---preparing-presentationsproposals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Great advice for anyone putting together a proposal or presentation.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Write a Book, Part 2 : Advice from a Crafty Author]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-write-a-book-part-2--advice-from-a-crafty-author-1</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-write-a-book-part-2--advice-from-a-crafty-author-1</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:09:27 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftig kristen</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-write-a-book-part-2--advice-from-a-crafty-author-1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Meg Mateo Ilasco concludes her series on how to pursue a book writing project in this second of two posts over at Design*Sponge. Lots of great advice<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Swap-bot.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/swap-bot-com</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/swap-bot-com</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:06:10 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>rljart</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/swap-bot-com</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Swap-bot helps organize group craft swaps. It is also a fun community of creative individuals.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Craft Venture: Accounting for overhead pt1]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/craft-venture-accounting-for-overhead-pt1</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/craft-venture-accounting-for-overhead-pt1</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 14:05:39 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MakeDoSend</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/craft-venture-accounting-for-overhead-pt1</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Some great advice found on Paper n Stitch to help you when trying to work out your prices.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[So You Want to Publish a Book?]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/so-you-want-to-publish-a-book</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/so-you-want-to-publish-a-book</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 13:10:24 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftig kristen</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/so-you-want-to-publish-a-book</guid>
<description><![CDATA[An acquisitions editor from C&T Publishing answers questions and gives helpful dos & don'ts for those interested in publishing a craft book.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Tiny Fig Holiday Prep Guide]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/the-tiny-fig-holiday-prep-guide</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/the-tiny-fig-holiday-prep-guide</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:16:20 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MakeDoSend</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/the-tiny-fig-holiday-prep-guide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Tiny Fig has posted a fantastic guide for Etsy sellers on prepping for the holiday season. A must read for newbie's!<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[True Up Printable Digital Fabric Printing Guide]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/true-up-printable-digital-fabric-printing-guide</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/true-up-printable-digital-fabric-printing-guide</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:31:34 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftig kristen</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/true-up-printable-digital-fabric-printing-guide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[True Up has put together a great printable PDF that will help you on your way to finding a digital fabric printer. - via CRAFT<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Take Photos for Craft Tutorials]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-take-photos-for-craft-tutorials</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-take-photos-for-craft-tutorials</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:46:50 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>DreamsInBloom</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-take-photos-for-craft-tutorials</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Craft tutorials or articles can be a great way to help promote your craft business.  These tutorials are usually so much easier to understand when th<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Branding 101]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/branding-101</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/branding-101</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:21:58 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftnouveau</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/branding-101</guid>
<description><![CDATA[One of the best ways to get your indie craft-based business off and running from a marketing standpoint is to brand it. That doesn't mean you're sell<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Is Wholesaling for You?]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/is-wholesaling-for-you</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/is-wholesaling-for-you</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:21:38 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftnouveau</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/is-wholesaling-for-you</guid>
<description><![CDATA[You've thought about it many times. If others can do it successfully, can't I? Here's a get real look at wholesaling your handmade creations.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Paper n Stitch: Marketing plans that are naturals]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/paper-n-stitch-marketing-plans-that-are-naturals</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/paper-n-stitch-marketing-plans-that-are-naturals</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:19:29 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>MakeDoSend</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/paper-n-stitch-marketing-plans-that-are-naturals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Brenda from Phydeaux and Phydelle gives advice on Paper n Stich to help you work out the marketing plan that should work for you.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Write a Book, Part 1 : Advice from a Crafty Author]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-write-a-book-part-1--advice-from-a-crafty-author</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-write-a-book-part-1--advice-from-a-crafty-author</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 11:02:35 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftig kristen</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/how-to-write-a-book-part-1--advice-from-a-crafty-author</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Meg Mateo Ilasco, author of six crafty books, including Craft Inc., gives advice on how to pursue a book writing project in part one of the series on<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Creative Life Blog]]></title>
<link>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/the-creative-life-blog</link>
<comments>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/the-creative-life-blog</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2009 10:51:20 EDT</pubDate>
<dc:creator>craftig kristen</dc:creator>
<category>Crafty Biz</category>
<guid>http://www.craftig.com/story/title/the-creative-life-blog</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Follow the conversation between Betsy Greer and Kim Werker as they talk about what it's like to work in a creative field, creative freelancing, and <br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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