Online creative business class: indie-business.com

For those who might be interested... indie-business.com is offering an online course for people running a creative business.

From the indie-business team:
Indie Business - Starting, Surviving, Succeeding is a 6 week Online Class for women and men wanting to build an online or local creative business. We'll focus on Starting, Surviving and Succeeding in small business and cover everything in between! The class runs from March 7th - April 16th and is taught by Leigh-Ann, Jill and Elsie. Hosted in a members only blog (written content), the 26 sessions, 7 DIY projects and 3 live chats are sure to give you all the tools you need to establish yourself and achieve success with your Small Business! The course also includes a printable workbook with original illustrations by Elsie Flannigan and room for all your homework, notes and ideas! Visit indie-business.com for full details and registration info. Email questions to Leigh-Ann at indieworldwide [!at] gmail.com

For the opportunity to Win a Free Registration into Indie Business, please enter your name and email address in the comments of this post and we will draw one winner on March 5th.

An outline of the course content can be found on the indie-business website. You can also find out more about the teachers and their backgrounds here.

Guest Blogger: 'Party Time!' with Penny from PocketCarnival

Today's post was kindly written by Penny from PocketCarnival. Penny creates gorgeous handmade cards, clutches, purses and lots of other goodies featuring cute & curious little creatures (original artwork). Definitely one to add to your favourites list!


Colour Me Happy Gocco Party Invites 6 pack with envelopes by benconservato

When you have a party you'll need to invite people, and how better to do it than with these colour-your-own invites by benconservato? You can personalise each one, or just leave them black & white, they're still gorgeous that way!



PLAY TIME BANNERS, 6 mini flag bunting for party by littlemoandfriends

I love going to parties with beautiful decorations, it just makes everything seem more festive and out of the ordinary! These little paper buntings are gorgeous, and will make your home beautiful even after the party's over!


CUPCAKE WRAPPERS by thecupcakewrapperco

Cakes are a very important part of having a party, I think you'll agree! It's so nice to be able to give everyone their own little cake - these cupcake wrappers are reusable, so you can give them to your guests as a little souvenir, or use them over and over for each party!


Argyle Jumper Girl Gift Card featuring Badge by HMCdesigns

Want a sweet card to give to say thank you to the host or hostess of the wonderful party you've just been to? HMCdesigns cards are all made of 100% post consumer recycled cardstock - excellent! And the little badge is removable, for a little keepsake!


So, what are you waiting for? All these party supplies are made in Australia, are gorgeous, and your party will be the talk of the town!
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You can find out more about Penny and PocketCarnival here:
Etsy
PocketCarnival Website
Blog
Twitter & Facebook

My 'Hearts for Haiti' Etsy Purchases

HeartsForHaiti is a collective Etsy shop with all profits being donated to Doctors Without Borders. All items within the store have been donated by etsians from all around the world. Close to $30,000 has been raised so far!!


I just wanted to share two sweet things that I purchased from the shop (in case you'd like to visit and buy something cute too!)

Sterling Silver Heart Earrings by brightsmith
(more pairs of these earrings are available- I ♥ them!)

Sweet Wool Felted Valentine Mouse by eveslittleearthlings
(these are very cute- I ended up coming back to buy another one!)

Australian Etsy Supply Sellers

Some picks from the top Australian supply sellers on etsy:

Mixed red 3D butterflies
by clearcutcrafts2007

Opaque white iris luster czech glass baby bell flowers (beads)
by ZoeAndBruno

New Cookies black full width (screen-printed fabric)
by AuntyCookie

Silver Equus
by RedVelvet

Clip art valentine love birds blue and red
by TracyAnnDigitalArt


Thanks to a respondent to my survey for the suggestion for this feature.
Top sellers found through CraftCount.

Australian Etsy Blog Survey!

I'd love to get some feedback on the content of The Australian Etsy Blog so that I can make it more relevant and enjoyable to read, so thought I'd put together a short survey to ask everyone what they would like to see more of!

Sectioned- laser-engraved brain necklace by morphologica

If you have time, I'd really appreciate it if you could take this brief survey so I can pick your brains and get an idea of what readers might be interested in, and whether I should try to focus on providing information for sellers or keep the blog more balanced (or keep some variety but post business tips more often).

Thanks!

Featured Seller: Poetry Jewelry

I'd like to introduce you to a very sweet seller I bumped into on the etsy forums :)

The Lotus Pond


Kavitha (whose name means poetry) creates beautiful pieces and has been hard at work improving her photos and working on promotion after I gave her a few tips- and her store is looking great (and she's just had her first sale)! Pop over and pay her a visit @ PoetryJewelry :)

Rose Drops

Agate Drops

Black Tie

Purple Hoops

If you'd like to become a fan of Kavitha's brand new facebook page, you can fan her here and follow her on twitter here!



PS don't forget to enter Bobishi's giveaway!