Recently, I blogged about my photography struggle: https://mieloabelo.com/photos-a-struggle-for-online-shops/, and today, writing shop listings. My very first foray into online selling was CraftFairUSA. Does anyone remember that? It was started during the Covid days after many in-person vendor markets had been canceled, and people were avoiding crowds and close contact. The organizers sought an alternative for… Continue reading Shop Listings – Another Struggle
Month: August 2025
Beads Galore! Is It My Birthday?
Well, no, but it is someone’s birthday somewhere, and I’ll use any excuse to go bead shopping. When I first got into jewelry making, I discovered a somewhat local bead shop called Intrinsic Trading. It was small, but packed full of gemstones and findings, and I realized right then and there that the best part… Continue reading Beads Galore! Is It My Birthday?
Photos-A Struggle for Online Shops
The first year that I sold at the Hyde Park Holiday Art Fair, I got such great feedback on my items and while my inventory was quite small, I was super excited to have almost sold out. Don’t get me wrong, I think my jewelry is attractive and appealing, and I’m not putting my work… Continue reading Photos-A Struggle for Online Shops