tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post7164306176665937816..comments2024-03-12T09:22:51.043-05:00Comments on CraftyHope: BTW and a RantCraftyHopehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-80552099087904371442012-11-29T17:56:48.829-06:002012-11-29T17:56:48.829-06:00Richelle- Once I got over the initial shock of whe...Richelle- Once I got over the initial shock of where the pins were going and calmed down a bit, I agree with you. I wrote the post in a sort of upset haze. Now that I've gotten past that, I recognize that people like what I made and it is a compliment overall. It was just a blurry moment for me. I don't know if I could have been as level headed as you about the Regretsy incident. I CraftyHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-67114398187255710612012-11-29T17:28:19.915-06:002012-11-29T17:28:19.915-06:00I'm in the camp of more pinning=more views=mor...I'm in the camp of more pinning=more views=more customers. I know you already get this, but there's a certain degree of control you must yield when posting anything on Etsy or a blog, etc. Whether it's fair/unfair or right/wrong, it's just unrealistic to make items, create tutorials, post it all publicly, and then not expect the stuff to turn up with people interested in creatingrichellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16143246390442130088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-54821569517232937852012-11-29T07:01:16.585-06:002012-11-29T07:01:16.585-06:00love the rusty old bottle cap and can't wait t...love the rusty old bottle cap and can't wait to see where it shows up and what form it takes. and i really cannot wait to see that candy looking piece done! i am sure it will be anything but "meh"!<br /><br />as for the DIY...once we post the pictures of what we do, there are going to be people who look at it and copy, or are deeply inspired by it. but to blatantly say it is a Christine Altmillerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12097437105566740407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-13922348677796749472012-11-29T01:26:03.912-06:002012-11-29T01:26:03.912-06:00I do think that is the main idea of Pinterest to s...I do think that is the main idea of Pinterest to share ideas and inspiration. Most people pin stuff they like because it is something you want to try yourself. It's prime reason is really not marketing although I know it is a helpful forum to promote your work. The simpler designs will always be an idea for someone to try themselves.<br />I say watermark your photos or put a little note on Jennihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04933243243697227084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-14029079046348723112012-11-28T19:20:27.070-06:002012-11-28T19:20:27.070-06:00I agree with watermarking - that way if the pin ph...I agree with watermarking - that way if the pin photo gets "detached" from the link people can still find it. you can do a cute little round watermark in the corner with your URL and that won't detract. <br /><br />Otherwise, I just remind myself there are always going to people who want to DIY and people who want to buy only. The DIY people may not be your audience, but even if Amy Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17908786483991122600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-14430449863868131472012-11-28T18:09:42.425-06:002012-11-28T18:09:42.425-06:00Beaded Bobbin- Oh, your ideas are great. I just wi...Beaded Bobbin- Oh, your ideas are great. I just wish I had that kind of skill set. I've got some other ideas though that I'm working on! The hubs and I are discussing the possibility of a watermark. Thank so much for your input. It's GREATLY appreciated!<br /><br />Shellie- You're so right. It could be so easy. Going back and re-doing all my photos is the daunting part! As far as CraftyHopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10341033878002504601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-91525150767287150562012-11-28T16:25:19.145-06:002012-11-28T16:25:19.145-06:00first off, i just told my dad this same advice: pu...first off, i just told my dad this same advice: put a watermark that is your Web address. you don't have to put it over the jewelry...or put a cute piece of paper that says "made by crafty hope" into each photo. people won't take the time to remove it and then anyone who sees their re-pin will still be able to find you.<br /><br />secondly, I would really consider a chipper &Shelliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02036995739083313687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-91448765116772148322012-11-28T15:46:39.788-06:002012-11-28T15:46:39.788-06:00I love tht bottle top and think it would look awes...I love tht bottle top and think it would look awesome beaded around or embroidered!!!<br />As for the watermark you can always add a mark or your blog addy in a corner of the pic so that it doesn't obscure the item. Or include your name in your photo title. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4041495809860773419.post-59793068691591463192012-11-28T15:30:58.706-06:002012-11-28T15:30:58.706-06:00hmmm it's a difficult one to be sure.
On the ...hmmm it's a difficult one to be sure. <br />On the one hand it's great that the 'whole make it yourself' thing is taking off, it shows that there is a disquiet amongst people, and that they are starting reject the whole mass produced thing, but on the other you want people to buy what you make as well. Unfortunately putting images of our work out there on social media sites does lynseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08387409619361853918noreply@blogger.com