Larry & Laura Rose,
the LoveStruck LoveBirds

Welcome to my cheat sheet of quicklinks to get colors flowing!

Here you'll find all sorts of goodies!!

      Bead Manufacturers
      Bead Shops      ==>      Online    Salem    Portland    Eugene    Florence
      Bead Magazines
      Bead Books
      Bead Patterns
      Bead Event Calendars
      Bridal Shows
      Saturday Markets
      Trade Shows
      Galleries, Boutiques, Gift Shops, Museums
      Jewelry Makers
      Business Tools
      Web Tools
      Web Outlets
      Articles
      My Sites
      To Do

Bead Manufacturers return to top

      Toho Beads (Japanese)
      Miyuki (Japanese)
      Swarovski (Austria)
      Preciosa (Czech)

Beadshops return to top

Albany, Oregon

      Spearit Beads
      Spearit Beads
      331 2nd Ave SW
      Albany, Oregon 97322
      Website: http://www.spearitbeads.com
      Phone: (541) 791-4313

      Hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5

Salem, Oregon

      Beads a Million
      230 Liberty ST NE
      Salem, Oregon 97301
      Website: http://www.beadsabazillion.com/
      Email: customerservice@beadsabazillion.com
      Phone: (503) 371-1343

      Hours: Tue-Sat 10-6

      Note: Features wide selection of beads, jewelry, music, gifts, and more. Classes. Repair.

      Crystal Power and Light
      100 Commercial St. NE (Corner of State and Commercial)
      Salem, Oregon 97301
      Phone: (503) 581-3024
      Website: http://crystalpowerandlightco.com
      Email: JimAndLisa@CrystalPowerAndLight.com

      Hours: Tue-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-4

      Note: Diverse bead selection. Crystals, stones, jewelry, tools, Friendly help, ethnic gifts.

      Craft Warehouse
      3930 Rickey St. SE
      Salem, OR 97301
      Phone: (503) 589-1377
      Website: http://www.craftwarehouse.com

      Hours: Mon-Fri 9-9, Sat 9-8, Sun 10-6

      Note: Sales. Classes. Weekly Ads. Manager Ken Perry.

      Michaels
      6445 Keizer Station Blvd.
      Keizer,OR 97303
      Phone: (503) 393-0260

      Hours: 9a-10p except Sun 9a-9p

      Note: Founded in 1984. Classes. Weekly ad. Coupons with receipts. Android App features coupons.

      Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft #2218
      783 Lancaster Drive Northeast
      Salem, Oregon 97301
      Phone: (503) 363-8101
      Website: http://www.joann.com

      Hours: Sun 10-7, Mon-Sat 9-9

      Note: 10% off for nonprofits. Coupons online. Weekly Store Ad. Parties. Classes.

Silverton

      Beads 'n More
      206 Oak St.
      Silverton, Oregon 97381
      Phone: (503) 874-8327

      Hours: Mon-Sat 12 to 5:30

      Note: wide range of glass, bali silver, vintage, trade, classes, and finished items. bed and breakfast retreats.

Eugene, Oregon

      Harlequin Beads
      Harlequin Beads
      1027 Willamette Street
      Eugene, Oregon 97401
      Website: http://www.harlequinbeads.com
      Email: info@harlequinbeads.com
      Phone: (541) 683-5903, Orders (888) 683-5903, Fax (541) 683-5903

      Hours: Mon-Sat 11-7, Sun 12-6

      Note: Classes, mail order, full service, rare/antique beads, service, tech support

      Ben Franklin Crafts and Frames
      Ben Franklin Crafts
      1028 Harlow Rd. (Gateway mall parking lot)
      Springfield, Oregon 97477
      Website: http://www.benfranklincraftsandframes.com/
      Phone: (541) 726-2641

      Hours: Mon-Fri 9:30a-8pm; Sat 9:30a-6pm; Sun 11a-6pm

      Note: Classes. Weekly Ad.

In 1990, Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Shop was established by two independent owners. The Johnson family owned a Ben Franklin store in Woodburn, Oregon for 13 years. Ferguson Merchandising owned a Ben Franklin store in Redmond, Washington for 30 years. In 1994, the Johnson family bought Ferguson Merchandising and sold the store in Woodburn to set up residency here in Springfield.

The Johnson family has owned Ben Franklin Crafts & Frame Shop since the doors first opened, and since day one, we have prided ourselves on quality and customer service. From the beginning, we wanted to make sure we were a unique kind of craft store and we have taken pleasure in becoming a creative destination in the Eugene/Springfield area. We offer an average of 20-30 classes every month and through the year, we host three to four large events that take place after store hours.

Over the years, we have been committed to serving the Eugene and Springfield communities by donating to numerous area schools, churches, and nonprofit organizations. We are always ready to help with any special event your organization might be planning. Please contact us for more information. Additionally, to help teachers in the community we accept purchase orders and provide a 10% discount to all teachers with a valid teacher ID. Donations are always welcome and are greatly appreciated.

We are one of the founding members of a 60-store buying group. Being part of this group allows us to specialize in new and different creative items designed to inspire you to create that special touch in your own home. Likewise, twice a year, our group sends a buying team to Asia to travel throughout the country selecting merchandise exclusive to our customers, something that is quite unique in the craft industry.

Florence, Oregon

      US Bead Warehouse
      3015 Hwy. 101
      Florence, Oregon 97439
      Website: http://www.usbeadwarehouse.com
      Email: sales@sweetcreek.com
      Phone: (541) 997-0109, Fax (541) 997-0113

      Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5, Sat-Sun 10-5

      Note: Huge selection of all beads and findings, Warehouse pricing, sterling silver findings

      Water Lily Studio Beads
      595 Hwy 101
      Florence, Oregon 97439
      Phone: 541-902-7986

      Hours: Daily 10-5

      Note: Full service beadstore, specialize in unique beautiful, fabulous findings and beads. Knowledgeable staff. Huge seed bead collection.

Portland, Oregon

      Quest Beads

      Planet Bead
      2905 SE 73rd
      Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
      Phone: (503) 615-8509

      Hours: Mon-Sat 11a-7p; Sun 11-5p

      Note: Great Selection. Calendar

Milwaukie, Oregon

Happy Bead

Bend, Oregon

Quest Beads

Grants Pass, Oregon

Fire Mountain Gems and Beads

Lakeside, Oregon

      Usrey's Rock Bin
      72445 Highway 101
      Lakeside, Oregon 97449
      Website: http://www.usreysrockbin.com
      Email: gremlin97449@yahoo.com
      Phone: Cell (541) 914-7189, Fax (541) 759-2321

      Hours: Fri-Mon 10-6

      Note: Opals, beads, faceted stones, equipment. 1800 sq feet of beads and rock equipment. No catalog. Moved to Oregon in July 2003.

Online

      Amazon Beads & Bead Assortments
      FireMountainGems
      Shipwreck Beads
      Art Beads
      Caravan Beads
      Beadaholique Beads
      Bead Source
      Lima Beads
      Fusion Beads
      Brightling Beads (sells kits)
      Halstead Bead, Inc.
      Aunties Beads
      Beads East
      Rio Grande
      Alibaba
      DH Gate
      Panda Whole
      Crazy Crow
      Beads In Bulk
      Jewelry Beads and Findings
      A Bead Store (Czech)
      eBeads
      Jewelry Supply
      Foxy Beads
      Bead Buddies
      Dollar Bead (features color charts)
      Beads on Sale
      Best Buy Beads (features color charts)
      Goody Beads (features conversion and reference charts)
      Venetian Beadshop (features Swarovski Color charts)
      Beads of Courage - Arts in Medicine
      Dichro Beads (features color guide)
      Seapost (features conversions guide)

Magazines return to top

      Bead and Button
      Beadwork or Beading Daily
      Creative Beading
      Simply Beads (ceased publication)
      Bead Unique (now Bead Design)
      Bead Design (formerly Bead Unique)
      Bead Style
      Everyday Gemstones
      Step by Step Wire Jewelry
      Jewelry Stringing
      Wirework Magazine
      Creative Jewelry
      Interweave Magazines
      Beading Gem Journal

Books return to top

Beading

Barry, Bethany. (2004). Bead Crochet. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press.

Bateman, Sharon. (2003). Findings and Finishings. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press.

Bead and Button. (2004). Beaded Bracelets. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Books.

Bead and Button. (2007). Creative Beading, Volume 2. Wuakesha, WI: Kalmbach Books.

Bead and Button. (2008). Creative Beading, Volume 3. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Books.

Benson, Ann. (1994). Beadwork Basics. NY, NY: Sterling Chappelle Publishing Company.

Benson, Ann. (2005). The New Beadweaving: Great Projects with Innovative Materials. NY, NY: Sterling Publishing Co. / Chappelle.

Benson, Ann. (1996). Beadweaving: New Needle Techniques and Original Designs. NY, NY: Sterling Publishing Co.

Blue Moon Beads. (2009). Royal Boheme Jewelry. Van Nuys, CA: Blue Moon Jewelry.

Buzaglo, Sigal. Creative Beaded Jewelry. NY, NY: Sixth&Spring Books, A Division of Soho Publishing Co.

Calloway, Stephen and Stephen Jones. (1991). Royal Style: Five Centuries of Influence and Fashion (covers Pageantry (16th Century), Grandeur (17th Century), Taste (18th Century), Opulence (19th Century) and Democracy (20th Century)). Boston, MA: Little Brown and company.

Campbell, Jean (ed). (2008). Beading with Pearls. NY, NY: Lark Books, A Division of Sterling Publishing Company.

Campbell, Jean. (2002). Beadwork Creates Necklaces. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press.

Ciotti, Donatella. Bella Beaded Jewelry: Artful Italian Deseign with Wire Thread Cord and Ribbon. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press.

Coles, Janet and Robert Budwig. (1997). Beads: An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World. NY, NY: Simon & Schuster Editions.

Coles, Janet and Robert Budwig. (1990). The Book of Beads: A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Beads and Jewelry Making. NY, NY: Simon & Schuster, Editions.

Conner, Wendy Simpson. (1995). The Best Little Beading Book. Los Angeles, CA: Interstellar Trading Co.

DeCosters, Marcia. (2009). Beaded Opulence: Elegant Jewlery with Right Angle Weave. NY, NY: Lark Crafts, a Division of Sterling Publishers.

DeLange, Deon. (1985). More Techniques of Beading Earrings. Ogden, UT: Eagles View Publishing.

Duncan-Aimone, Katherine. (2007). Beading with Charms. NY, NY: Lark Books, A Division of Sterling Publishing Co.

Eakin, Jamie Cloud. (2005). Beading with Cabochons: Simple Techniques for Beautiful Jewelry. NY, NY: Lark Crafts, A Division of Sterling Publishers.

Eakin, Jamie Cloud. (2011). Dimensional Bead Embroidery: A Reference Guide to Techniques. NY, NY: Lark Jewelry & Beading, A Division of Sterling Publishers.

Haunani, Lindly and Maggie Maggio. (2009). Polymer Clay Color Inspirations: Techniques and Jewelry Projects for Creating Successful Palettes. NY, NY: Potter Craft, an Imprint of The Crown Publishing Group, A Division of Random House, Inc.

Lee, Stephanie. (2008). Semi-Precious Salvage. Cincinatti, OH: North Light Books.

Kan, Lisa. (2007). Bead Romantique. Loveland, CO: Interweave Press.

Kidd, Alexander. (1994). Beautiful Beads. Radnor, PA: Chilton Book Co.

Kummli, Heidi and Sherry Serafini. (2007). The Art of Bead Embroidery. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Books.

McCabe, Laura. (2010). Embellished Beadweaving: Jewelry Lavished with Fringe, Fronds, Lacework and More. NY, NY: LarkCrafts, A Division of Sterling Publishers.

Moss, Kathlyn and Alice Scherer. (1992). The New Beadwork. NY, NY: Harry N. Abrams.

Nozue, Sonoko. (2012). Japanese Beadwork with Sonoko Nozue. NY, NY: Lark Jewelry, A Division of Sterling Publishers.

Roschyk, Maggie. (2011). Artistic Seed Bead Jewelry: Ideas and Techniques for Original Designs. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Books.

Serafini, Sherry. (2011). Sensational Beading Bead Embroidery. NY, NY: Lark Jewelry, A Division of Sterling Publishers.

Shanigan, Jeanette. (2003). Beaded Adornment. Iola, WI: Krause Publications.

Stone, Beth. (2007). Seed Bead Stitching. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Books.

Taylor, Carol. (1995). Creative Bead Jewelry. NY, NY: Sterling Publishers.

Weiss, Lesley and BeadStyle Magazine. (2006). Discover Beading. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Books.

Wiese, Kelly. (2010). Beaded Allure: Beadweaving Patterns for 25 Romantic Projects. Cincinatti, OH: North Light Books.

Williams, Laura and Elise Mann. (2011). 75 Chinese, Celtic and Ornamental Knots. London: Quarto Publishing.

Withers, Sara and Xuella Arnold. (2011). The Encyclopedia of Wire Jewerly Techniques. Philadelphia, PA: Running Press Book Publishers.

Wood, Dorothy. (2008). The Beaders Bible: A Comprehensive Guide to Beading Techniques. Cincinatti, OH: David and Charles Ltd. / F&W Media Company. p. 67 Dutch Spiral.

Branding

Bayan, Richard. (2003). More Words that Sell: A Thesaurus to Help You Promote Your Products, Services and Ideas. NY, NY: McGraw Hill.

Kimball, Cheryl and Entrepreneur Press. (2009). Design and Launch an Online Gift Business in a Week. Irvine, CA: Entrepreneur Press.

Ries, Al and Laura Ries. (2002). The 22 Immutable Laws of Branding. NY, NY: Harper Business.

Smith, Ellen Reid. (2000). e-Loyalty: How to Keep Customers Coming Back to Your Website. NY, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.

Wheeler, Alina. (2003). Designing Brand Identity: A Complete Guide to Creating, Building and Maintaining Strong Brands. Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Patterns return to top

Procopio, Angelle. (2012). Scalloped Pearls. Waukesha, WI: Kalmbach Books.

Wiese, Kelly. (2010). Beaded Allure: Beadweaving Patterns for 25 Romantic Projects. Cincinatti, OH: North Light Books. (Heart Bracelet, pg. #. See also BeadParlor.com.

Event Calendars return to top

Festival.Net

Think about also:
      Fashion Shows
      Dress for Success
      Fundraisers / Auctions
      Business / eCommerce
      Fairs / Festivals
      Chamber Commerce, etc.
      Pow Wows
      Home & Garden
      Talent Shows
      Survivor Art / Retreats
      Art Shows
      Tours
      Winetasting / Galleries
      Hospital Gift Shops
      Historic Places / Shops
      Souvenir Shops
      Local Restaurants

Bridal Shows return to top

Wedding Wire

Bravo Wedding Calendar

Planning Wizard Oregon Bridal Shows List

The Knot Bridal Shows Calendar

Portland Bridal Show

Southern Oregon Wedding Show

Rose City Bridal Showcase
      Oregon Convention Center
      October 26, 27 2013

Oregon Wedding Showcase
      Salem Oregon Wedding Showcase
      Oregon State Fairgrounds
      Salem, OR
      Jan 26, 27 2013

Sincerity Bridal Trunk Show
      SIMPLY GRAND
      420 Ferry Street
      Salem, OR 97301

Saturday Markets return to top

Portland Saturday Market

Salem Saturday Market

Eugene Saturday Market

Central Oregon Saturday Market

McMinnville Public Saturday Market

Corvallis Saturday Market

Trade Shows return to top

American Made Show Feb 16-18 2013

Oregon Gem & Mineral Shows

Willamette Agate and Mineral Society

      58th Annual River of Gem Shows
      Polk County Fairgrounds (Dallas, OR)
      April 19-21, 2013

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      MT. HOOD ROCK CLUB SHOW
      KLIEVER NATIONAL GUARD ARMORY
      10000 NE 33RD DRIVE
      PORTLAND, OREGON 97211
      MARCH 30, - 31, 2013

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      SWEET HOME ANNUAL GEM & MINERAL SHOW
      HIGH SCHOOL GYM
      1641 LONG STREET
      SWEET HOME, OREGON
      MARCH 30, 31 2013

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      ANNUAL WILLAMETTE AGATE & MINERAL SOCIETY, INC.
      ANNUAL RIVER OF GEMS
      POLK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
      RICKREALL, OREGON
      APRIL 19, 20, 21, 2013

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      PRINEVILLE GEM & MINERAL SHOW
      PRINEVILLE FAIRGROUNDS INSIDE CAREY FOSTER HALL
      PRINEVILLE, OREGON
      JUNE 20, 21, 22, 23, 2013

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      ROUND-UP OF GEMS
      SISTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
      SISTERS, OREGON
      JULY 4, 5, 6, 7, 2013

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      FAR WEST LAPIDARY'S ANNUAL ROCK & GEM SHOW
      NORTH BEND COMMUNITY CENTER
      2222 BROADWAY AVE
      NORTH BEND, OREGON
      AUGUST 2, 3, 4, 2013
      New Dates Coming Soon

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      WINCHESTER BAY MERCHANTS AND
      FRIENDS OF WINCHESTER BAY PRESENTS
      ART BY THE BAY 2012
      WINCHESTER BAY, OREGON
      SEPTEMBER 1-2 2012
      New Dates Coming Soon

Oktoberfest
      MT. ANGEL OKTOBERFEST
      ST. MARY'S GYM
      MT. ANGEL, OREGON
      Click here to link to show site
      SEPT 13-16 2012
      New Dates Coming Soon

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      CLACKAMETTE MINERAL & GEM'S ANNUAL GEM & ROCK SHOW
      CLACKAMAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS
      694 NE 4TH AVENUE
      CANBY, OREGON
      OCT 27, 28 2012
      New Dates Coming Soon

Galleries, Boutiques, Gift Shops, Museums return to top

Made In Oregon

Art of the Valley - Corvallis Wine Trail

Jewelry Makers return to top

Exquisite Gems Jewelry

Nina's Creations

Business Tools return to top

Bead Manager Pro Inventory Software

Jewelry Design Manager

Small Business Administration

Capterra Software Directory of Jewelry Software

BPlans

Business Plans

David Weiman

Rena Klingenberg

Think about the facts surrounding the purchase decision for jewelry:
* Decision - Planned (e.g. Gift)
* Decision - Impulse (e.g. Match, Accessory)
* Layaway
* Freebies - e.g. Jewelry consultation, polishing cloth, candy, nonprofit auction donations, other
* Suggestion/Visualization - e.g. That looks great with a brown sweater, you'll have a contemporary stylish look. The glow makes the outfit look special. BE SURE TO WHERE SOME SAMPLE PIECES and have biz cards available.
* Guestbook / Mailing List opt-in
* Contest Giveaway
* Thank Customers
* Spas? Rejuvenation?
* Jewelry Cards with flower petals or other special mark
* Business cards go in every bag, maybe offer a coupon so they'll keep it on them
* Stationery for Receipts, etc.
* Free local presentations e.g. art therapy
* Offer to be a jewelry buyer for someone / accessorizer
* Source Info - talk about your studio, differing from mass lines, philosophy and meaning behind the pieces
* Warranty
* Quality
* Tarnish
* Durability
* Comfort Fit
* Value
* Collectability
* Brilliance / Sparkle
* Unique / Distinguished
* Color
* Brand
* Story / Cause
* Discovery
* Outlet / Channel / Venue

Think about the Launch, Publicity, etc.

Think about the insurance

Avoid overstock

Use high quality parts. Made in US? Nickel Free? Lead Free?

DAVID WIEMAN'S 17 TIPS

1. Wear Your Jewelry
2. Compliment People's Jewelry
3. Voicemail
4. Your Invoice
5. Email Signature
6. Personal Thank you
7. Your Appearance
8. Smile!
9. Public Relations
10. Rapid Response to Inquiries and Orders
11. Jewelry Talk, Seminar, Lecture
12. Photos interacting with customers smiling
13. Testimonials
14. Photography
15. Story Card / Descriptions of Jewelery
16. Collaborative Partnerships
17. Follow-Up (Survey, Birthday Note, Anniversary, Jewelry Care, Newsletter, New Line, Sale Announce, Trunk Show/Home Party, Repair, Personal Shopping Appointment)

Acc to FireMountainGems, let customer choose the finish, share photos of work in progress, videos with fun, home parties, marketing materials expressing passion.

Try Libraries, Airports, Banks, Chamber, Tourist Info Centers, Hotel, Concert Halls

Ask local bead stores what's selling. e.g. sports colors, copper, chain, crystal, wood beads, etc.

Fashion & Accessory Trends matter, too. (Trend Reports and Trend Hunter gives examples like peacocking, wearable tech, shabby chic, headwear, egyptianizing, karmaccessories

Rocks Paper Metal Jewelry Trend Forecasting

MARKET CYCLES / PURCHASING EVENTS / ETC.

Buyer Persona:
      Competitive: Accomplishment -- Fast Decision, Seize Value
      Spontaneous: Action -- Quick Decision, Keep Going
      Humanistic: Relationships -- Slow purchase, takes time
      Methodical: Accuracy -- Slow purchase, takes time

Three Phases: Interest, Research, Purchase (people use longer phrases, more specific, as they get ready, plus the words like buy, order, ship, etc.)

2.5M weddings in USA per year.

JAN
      Birthdays
      Engagements
      Weddings
      Anniversarys
      New Job / Wardrobe
      Awards
      Celebrations
      Courting
      Get Well
      Graduations
      Pregnancies
      Births
      Deaths
      Religious / Holiday
      Grand Openings
      Other Special Occasions
      Shows / Events
      Gallery Exhibits
      Availability / Impulse / Spontaneous Purchase

FEB
      Mardi Gras
      Valentines

MAR
      St. Patrick's Day
      Easter

APR
      Easter

MAY
      Cinco de Mayo
      Mother's Day
      Early Graduations
      Proms / Semi-Formal Dances
      Memorial Day

JUN
      School's Out / Graduations
      Father's Day

JUL
      Independence Day

AUG
      School Starts

SEP
      Labor Day
      School Starts

OCT
      Halloween
      Homecoming Games

NOV
      Veterans Day
      Thanksgiving
      Black Friday
      Cyber Monday

DEC
      Christmas Holiday

MARKET INFO
      Over 2 Million people buy jewelry online every day, a Billion dollar industry

Unity Jewelry Report 2011 says US Jewelry Sales are at $56.23B, 8% up from 2009, not including watches. Growth of Men's Jewelry (cuff links, tie tacks, necklaces and bracelets). Survey of over 553 recent purchasers of jewelry, average income $76,800. Pandora popular, shifting purchases from large chains to boutiques, art galleries, internet and gift stores - more customer friendly. 21% of ultra affluent reported purchasing from Tiffany, 18% Bulgari, 17% Boucheron, Cartier 15%, Gucci 13%.

VALENTINES DATA / RESEARCH:
      92% would buy a voucher for Valentines including: 60% restaurant, 19% spa, 10% chocolate, 7% flowers, 4% jewelry

      Source of purchasing valentines gifts: 37% discount store, 31% dept store, specialty store 19%, online 18%, florist 17%, jewelry store 10%, clothing store 6%, catalog 1% (respondents could select more than one answer)
      Average amount spent each year per person? $116.21 (National Retail Federation)
      54% of tablet owners and 41% smartphone users plan to purchase on their device (National Retailers Federation)
      15M e-valentines are sent. (Greeting Card Association)
      36M heart shaped chocolate boxes sold (National Confectioners Association)
      Italian and French cuisine (OpenTable.com)
      1/4 Americans prefer spending the day with a PET than a PARTNER (Reuters)

      Source: BIGResearch, knowteria.com

      Etsy has 400,000+ microbusinesses; $50M venture capitol; ~1,000 make over $30,000 per year; average sales $800 per year.
      UK 63% of adults buy crafts --> 26.5M, US --> 145M
      Craft & Hobby Association details in a 2010 report published in 2011 that Jewelry making is a $1.446B annual segment; Scrapbooking $1.44B and Wedding Crafts $803M.
      56% of households craft at least 1/year adding $29.2B to the industry.
      The top 10 categories (jewelry ranks #4) with $15.4B total 19% of craft segement combined and 53% of all sales.
      Live browsing is preferred.
      To get $1M need to clear $5 profit on 200K pieces.
      Remember eBay and Craigslist. Try Uncommon Goods and Startup Owl.

Think about publicity
      Many angles exist:
            Artists Story
            Fashion Trends
            Gallery Openings
            Business Can-Do
            Anecdote
            Supplies, Sources, Economics

Craft Directories
      BeadDirectory.net
      TheCraftDirectory.com
      BeadLink.com
      TheFind.com

      The Artful Crafter, Eileen Bergen, MBA Business Section

      Free Craft Fair.com

      Craft Marketer.com

      Portland Bead Society

      National Jeweler Network features research reports

      Modern Jeweler features blog on what customers are buying

      Jewelry Design Professionals info on Jewelry Industry

      The Crafts Report features Craft Show Finder

      Wire Sculpture features articles on selling at shows

      Beadiest Online Gallery Test the Market!

Web Tools return to top

GOOGLE

Network Solutions

IPOWER

OS Commerce

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      www.atwoodz.com Matt Dacko; CSS, OSCommerce Solutions

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Would like to add a few features to the oscommerce 2.33 instance / current version of: http://jewelry.lovestrucklovebirds.com 0) Maybe a Popup offering coupon or newsletter subscription in exchange for email address 1) Rotating banner displaying images (with forward/back buttons / clickable to designated URLs (e.g. image one --> url one, image two --> url two)) See: http://templatesellers.info/livedemo-1051.html 2) Menu with pages like ABOUT US, CONTACT US, etc. See: http://templatesellers.info/livedemo-1051.html Would like to see us have a phone number in the upper left and details in lower left such as at: http://www.rainbowjewelersinc.com/ 3) Menu item on right with info about CARING FOR YOUR JEWELRY See: http://www.muranosilver.com/shop/nick-hubbard-m-13.html http://www.muranosilver.com/shop/Jewellery_care.php?osCsid=2b4587eaa33ce6513474d7123914e24a http://www.muranosilver.com/shop/Birthstone_Jewellery.php?osCsid=2b4587eaa33ce6513474d7123914e24a 4) Recommended Security Updates/Changes/Add-Ons, Optimizations for speed, etc. 5) SEO friendly URLs add on See: http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/2796 6) We want our site to be responsive, browser compatible (IE/FIREFOX/SAFARI) and include MOBILE / SMARTPHONE plus regular screen / device sizes. 7) We want to add "DETAILS" buttons similar to the ones at: http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/pr_preview.php?i=10707&pr_code=3Q2P7g93F4eju93em4J52LUq1hYM59 http://www.templatehelp.com/preset/pr_preview.php?i=10956&pr_code=3Q2P7g93F4eju93em4J52LUq1hYM59 This site also features the Star Rating on each piece from reviews. We also want "ADD TO WISHLIST" and "BUY NOW" buttons; We noticed that SPACETRADERS automatically posts NOTIFY if its not available. http://www.spacetrader.com.au/ 8) Items in more than one category / filter For Her; For Him See: http://silveradobeads.com/index.php?manufacturers_id=13 By Price Group / Range $0-50, $50-100, $100-250, $250 and up By Color (see color picker items below) We would like a clickable color palette / color picker for people to find items by color range (e.g. blue, aqua, purple, violet, etc.) Someone recommended Product Specifications add on in a post, don't know if would work: http://addons.oscommerce.com/info/7014 Pop Sugar has one that pops-up if you click color on the left: http://www.shopstyle.com/browse?fts=rainbow++colored+jewelry#/browse/jewelry?fts=rainbow++colored+jewelry&fl=c8 Dripple has another: http://dribbble.com/colors/993399 Etsy used to have one, but we don't like it so much anymore. Just want a few clickable palette colors. Want to be able to tag the catalog items correspondingly in the database. 9) There's a feature on the right of the screen when you scroll down to return to the top at: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/group/Mystic-rainbow-topaz-jewelry/105903_211238689.html 10) Would like customers to be able to have a WISHLIST. Maybe a GIFTCARD. Maybe COUPON CODES. 11) Want to be compliant as far as ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act), using alt tags for all images, etc. Ensuring Text-readable-access 12) Links to Facebook / Like Us button, etc. You can see examples of our jewelry via photos at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/By-LoveStruck-LoveBirds/338666779545727 plus https://www.facebook.com/LoveStruckLoveBirds ----------- Our passion is creating jewelry with color, and something people want to give/share with one another. Some styles we like include: http://www.rainbowsapphire.com/rainbow-sapphire-pastel/ clean, cursive writing for headlines, real estate http://www.liquidsandstudio.com/jewelry.html again, white, real estate, cursive writing, etc. - I can generate the calligraphy / image files http://janabolic.mysupadupa.com/collections/chainmaille-bracelets/products/shaggy-rainbow-chainmaille-bracelet-chainmaille-jewelry ok, prefer to stay away from black site, yet, background in our images is usually black, featuring jewelry with reflective surface http://templatesellers.info/livedemo-1051.html like the bird bleed in the upper left corner; like the birds on the bottom; like the embed video; like the buttons being rounded with space around them, like the hoverable tabs for "About Us" LOVE the image picker / banner!!!! Can we get that on our site? http://templatesellers.info/livedemo-759.html like the larger images (e.g. 2 wide by 3 tall...ours is currently small thumbnails with 3 wide) Give Us Some Specifics About Your Store Current PHP Version PHP 5.x Current mySQL Version mySQL 5x Current osCommerce Version 2.3.3

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Web Outlets return to top

Ebay

Craigslist

Alternatives to Etsy Listing by CraftyBird, Visitor Stats from 2010 compete.com

Etsy
Slogan: Your place to buy and sell all things handmade
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: 20 cents
Commission: 3.5%
Unique Vistors: 6,800,000+

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ArtFire
Slogan: The Premier Artisan Marketplace
Monthly Fee: Pro Account $12.95/Month
Listing Fee: Free
Commission: None
Unique Visitors Per Month: 675,000+

Additional Details: Artfire provides 40 exclusive tools and options to help manage your shop. With 10 images per listing, global editing, and a customizeable shop template, they definitely offer more to you and your customers. In terms of popularity, this alternative comes second after Etsy.

BigCartel
Slogan: Crafted By Artists, Uniquely Yours
Monthly Fee: Gold (Free - 5 Products), Platinum ($9.99 - 25 Products), Diamond ($19.99 - 100 Products), Titanium ($29.99 - 300 Products)
Listing Fee: None, but limited amount of product listings based on your package
Commission: None
Unique Visitors Per Month: 930,000+

Additional Details: Big Cartel has a great inventory set-up, for the sellers who need multiple sizing, colors, etc. You also have the ability to fully customize your store. Unlike most handmade marketplaces, Big Cartel does not have a social community on their website. Perhaps this is something they may introduce in the future.

Bonanza
Slogan: Find everything but the ordinary
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: Free
Commission: 3.5% on items up to $500, $17.50 + 1.5% of items over $500
Unique Visitors Per Month: 930,000+

Additional Details: Bonanzle, an Ebay alternative, recently bought 1000 Markets, renaming it Bonanza. 1000 Markets surpassed their name, and now have 300,000 registered users with over 3.4 Million items for sale.

Cargoh
Slogan: A curated marketplace for D.I.Y. Designers
Monthly Fee: None (subject to change)
Listing Fee: None (subject to change)
Commission: 3.5% on all items sold
Unique Visitors Per Month: 6,500+

Additional Details: Sellers must register and submit their application in order to list on Cargoh You have the option to add a Facebook Like Widget for your fan page to your Cargoh store. Cargoh is still in beta, as they continue to test more excellent tools.

Coriandr
Slogan: Buy and Sell Handmade Gifts and Supplies
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: 20 pence (approximately 32 cents)
Commission: 2.5% on all items sold
Unique Visitors Per Month: Not Available

Additional Details: Coriandr is a UK based handmade marketplace, but a site that many sellers around the world are now using. They have what they call "seedlings" which are promotional tools to help you build a shop into your webpage or blog. They're very big on promotion, so it will soon be gaining speed.

DaWanda
Slogan: Products with Love
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: None
Commission: 5% on all items sold
Unique Visitors Per Month: 25,000+

Additional Details: Germany based DaWanda is slowly gaining momentum in the handmade marketplace. Their homepage looks like a more modern Etsy, with many options for finding the perfect item. Their social community is vast, with forums in English, French, and German. Because this site is available in multiple languages, it opens up a huge scope for sellers.

Folksy (UK Only per user)
Slogan: Products with Love
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: 20 pence (approximately 32 cents)
Commission: 5% on all items sold
Unique Visitors Per Month: 35,000+

Additional Details: All fees are in UK Pounds Sterling, so remember this when listing and selling! The website is very simple and clean, with the usual forums and blogs. They also have a "making" section with handmade tutorials - a great way to bring in traffic.

iCraft
Slogan: Creativity without Borders
Registration Fee: $25 CAD
Monthly Fee: Free (1 - 5 Products), Starter ($5 CAD - 5-50 Products), Professional ($10 CAD - 5-100 Products), Elite ($15 CAD - Unlimited Products)
Listing Fee: None
Commission: None
Unique Visitors Per Month: 4,000+

Additional Details: All fees are in Canadian Dollars. If you choose to pay your fees upfront, you'll receive a 10% discount. You also have a chance to earn free months through their referral program. All sellers are referred to as "creators", which is a really nice touch.

Made it Myself
Slogan: Think it. Make it. Sell it.
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: Listing fees are currently being waived.
Commission: 3%
Unique Visitors Per Month: 4,000+

Additional Details: Made it Myself is still in beta, which is good, because it currently looks a bit clunky. Although all the tools are there, the look isn't as up to scratch as some of the other handmade marketplaces. Time will tell if this one is a definite keeper.

Not on the High Street
Slogan: One basket, hundreds of unique shops
One-time Fee: �550
Listing Fee: None
Commission: 25%
Unique Visitors Per Month: 23,000+

Additional Details: The site boats only accepting 10% of sellers who apply to sell with them, guaranteeing that you will sell with a good company. Depending on how high of a price point your products are, this will determine if joining is worth the investment.

Silk Fair
Slogan: One basket, hundreds of unique shops
Monthly Fee: From Free to $24.99/Month depending on the shop extras, like Google Base submission and using your own domain name.
Listing Fee: None
Commission: 0% with a free Account, 3% otherwise
Unique Visitors Per Month: 10,000+

Additional Details: There is a 14-day trial on their custom stores. Afterwards, fees range from $7.99-24.99 depending on the package you would prefer. They have sections dedicated to wholesale and eco-friendly items, which is very handy. Silkfair's marketplace items are much more in the style of a charming craft fair than an upscale boutique.

Store Envy
Slogan: The Social Store Community
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: None
Commission: None
Unique Visitors Per Month: 65,000+

Additional Details: Yes, it really is free, free, free! Everything is fee free, including commission! Storenvy makes money from their printing service and run the site based on the profits. Amazing! This fun and colorful market is very user-friendly. Amongst all the categories available to buyers, they can also sort by "best selling", "newest" and "alphabetical".

Supermarket
Slogan: Great design. Straight from designers.
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: None
Commission: There is a commission taken after an item has sold based on the percentage of your sales.
Unique Visitors Per Month: 9,000+

Additional Details: Similar to Not On The High Street, sellers need to apply to sell on Supermarket. Their website is clean and organized, making it easy for buyers to find you. Because the sellers are selected and items are curated, you can avoid your items being lost within the crowd

Yokaboo
Slogan: Your Own Store
Monthly Fee: Ready Free (6 Products), Steady �14.99 - approx. $24 (50 Products), Go! $24.99 - approx. $40 (500 Products)
Listing Fee: None
Commission: None
Unique Visitors Per Month: Not Available

Additional Details: Launched in 2009, Yokaboo is the newbie on the block. They boast that the site is "Granny-proof" whereas any techonophobe can use it! The stock manager easily keeps track of stock, buyers, and payment methods.

Zibbet
Slogan: Handmade Artisan Marketplace
Monthly Fee: Basic Free (50 Products), Premium $9.95/Month (Unlimited Products), Premium YEARLY $69.00/Year = $5.75/Month (Unlimited Products)
Listing Fee: None
Commission: None
Unique Visitors Per Month: 35,000+

Additional Details: Zibbet offers a huge range of seller tools, including coupons, gift certificates, Facebook App, Etsy importer, 8 images per listing, Google base and findit listing, and more. This is definitely a big competitor for Etsy, as many existing Etsy sellers are also listing on Zibbet for maximum exposure.

Kurated
Slogan: We heart Art
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: None
Commission: 10%
Unique Visitors Per Month: Unknown.

I Support American
Slogan: ??
Monthly Fee: $5 (500 products)
Listing Fee: None
Commission: 0%
Unique Visitors Per Month: Unknown.

Additional Details: They allow only American made crafts Very proactive in promoting individual products. User says "Sold two pieces in the first week which more than covered my subscription for a few months."

Articents
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: None
Commission: None

Additional Details: It's still relatively new, but there's great potential.

Goodsmiths
Slogan: The marketplace for makers
Monthly Fee: None
Listing Fee: None
Commission: 2-5% Transaction Fee
Unique Visitors Per Month: Unknown.

Additional Details: New in 2012. Positive feedback. Etsy importer. Cross promote or migrate.

Handmade Artists
Monthly Fee: $5 ($50/year)
Listing Fee: None
Commission: None
Unique Visitors Per Month: Unknown.

Additional Details: User says "No limit on number of listings or expiration of listings. Timely and responsive forums to user needs. Admin, Andrew, was very responsive and patiently answered all questions over several emails; seller has some control what information is shown on their sold items screen. The site looks pretty clean and easy to use."

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Men's Market

Custom Made

eCrater, Center of the Web (big, free, US/UK/AUS)

Trembu

SUNDANCE CATALOG

Ten Thousand Villages

XIAO Bazaar

Miinto (Denmark)

Ponoko - 3D Printing / Mfg

Top Hatter

Kollabora

eFreeMe

CraftsU

ShopLeaf (no jewelry category)

Craftysble

Articles

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Selling Ideas

60 Killer Places

To Do return to top

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* Add Press Release pages and create publicity, for the press, etc.
* Draft Grant Narratives
* Draft Value Add Narratives
* Post Articles on LinkedIn
* Start Blogs
* Promote Pages
* SEO
* Promote & Support CDL
* Promote & Support CiviCRM

Slogan / Tagline / Ad Ideas

LLNest for the Best!
Discover Her Color!
Discover His Color!
Carry the Color!
Indulge
Invest in Yourself
Enter a World of Shimmering Color
Immerse Yourself
Get the Real Story
Come Face to Face with...
Join Our Family of ...
This handsome...
Our Treat
Scalloped, Undulating, Organic, Gleaming, Glittery, Opulent, Beaded...
Dazzling Array
Top 10 Romantic Gestures...
Abuzz in the Latest Colors
Strumming Colors
Eye Popping Colors
Displays of Affection...
Rich Colors
Beak on Beak
Dare to Impress, Inspire
Well plumed
Heavenly, etherial, radiant, sparkling, luminous
Head Turning
Easter Eggs
Adventures in Color
Exotic
Depression robs people of color, we'll bring it back!
It's never too late
Hot Deals
Find Your Colors, Find Your Partner
Find Your Inner Feather
Color Glow
Be The Colors You Are
Mates for Life
Adorn and Adore
Show your adoration, adorn your mate with our colorful heirlooms
Bedeck
Wide Color Spectrum
Birds of a Feather Flock Together / Like Birds of a Feather
Build a Nest Together
Love Ain't Just for the Birds
Fly Into Our Boutique and Carry Away a Gift Today
Put Your Money Where Your Beak Is
Nuzzle Up, Cuddle Up, Close with Color
Awaken Your Most Vibrant Colors
Display Your True Colors with Your Mate
Bring Out The Best in Each Other
Attached, Never Separated Again
Connect with Color
What's Your Story?
Synthesize
Come Together and Harmonize Your Colors
Harmonize to Your Palette
Wrap Yourselves in Pure Colors
She'll Be Singing to Your Tune
From Start to Finish
For a Lifetime
Be Mesmerized
From one end of the rainbow to the other
To the end of the rainbow
Be Dazzled By
Be Awed By
Be Mesmerized in Full Color
Discover New Palettes, Leading You into a Kaleidoscopic Array of Hues
Venture
Rhythm and Hues
Be Led through a Journey of Color
LoveStruck Color Vibe
It's Oregon, We Can Do Anything
It's Oregon, We Can Do Better
It's Oregon, We Create and Preserve a Beautiful, Bountiful Environment, Home, Safe Place to Express Ourselves, Live Independently, Live Our Values, Create Our Dreams
Colorify
Is it time to recolor? Add new colors? Add a new color?
Audacious
Saturate
From Our Hands, Our Home to Yours
Accentuate Your Colors
Take a Moment
Don't let the small things ruffle your feathers, be confident with our jewelry
One Another
Color Her World
Romance Her
Bring Out Each Others Best Colors
A Partner Loves You As You Are
A Commitment Brings Peace, Harmony, Trust, Security, Acceptance
Brings Out Your Best Colors
Your true colors are beautiful like a rainbow - Lyric / License??
When You Reach for that Set of Earrings... Telling Your Story... She'll Remember... You'll Remember...
When You Pick Out, Purchase, Open, Give, See, Remember
You'll Notice the Difference Right Away
Our Pieces are done together as a family
We take time, building in reinforcement, painstakingly choosing each bead, matching colors, creating patterns
High Quality at an Affordable Price
Be Brilliant! Be Real!

Our Commitment to You is...
When you see LoveStruckLoveBirds, You'll Know its a gift for a lifetime
You'll make an unforgettable story
Handmade
Original
One of a Kind
Authentic
Only the Best
Feel the...
See the...
Tell her with...
Show her with...
Fill the world with...
Fill your hearts with...
Give her a ...
She can't say no to...
Be Surprised...
Prepare to be amazed...
Meant for your eyes...

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Frenzy=Popular, Scarce, Urgent, Curiosity
Find Hungry Fish, Find or Create a Lake
Survey=BabyStep, RiskFree
Picks and Shovels > Gold Miners
Price, Avail, Rel'p
Inbound > Outbound
Upsell, Cross Sell, Bundle
Cust Svc > Product, Service, Info
Endorsements
Freq Buyer Discounts / Benefits
Increase Customers, Increase Order, Increase Frequency (Jay Abraham)
Customer Lifetime Value
Retention > Acquisition; Loyal > Profit
Complementary (e.g. Nail Salon)
Branding PreSells
Aim High, Dominate, Word/Phrase
WHO wants WHAT NOW and can be motivated to ACT NOW
USP - Ultimate Advantage, Sensational Offer, Powerful Promise
Discover, Create, Arouse, Satisfy
Reciprocate, Commit/Consist, Social Profit, Like, Authority, Scarcity - Cialdini
Examples: Rolex="Watches WInners Wear", Volvo="safety", BMW="ultimate driving experience", FedEx/Dominos="speed", Mercedes="engineering"

Larry & Laura Rose, the LoveStruck LoveBirds