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[11 Aug 2009 | One Comment | 1,094 views]
Blog-torial 1: Scoring a Pillow Pack

Welcome to my first blog-torial!
For a while, I’ve been thinking of how to advice my customers better when they receive their boxes. Recently, there’s been some interest in my Pillow Packs too. So I decided to put them together and provide a very simple tip, which I hope you will find useful!
So here it goes!
Pillow packs have been a very useful and unique packaging idea for a long time. They have an interesting look, holds small things well, the curves provide some structure, easily stored flat, and can be easily …

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[5 Aug 2009 | No Comment | 325 views]
Changing how listings look

I’ve decided to take a new approach to how my listings look.
I previously thought I needed to show the best representation for my products. Produce samples – design, print, cut, fold; set up photo shoot – lighting, display, camera, tripod; post editing – import, photoshop, filter photos. A lot of work for 1-3 products. Sounds normal for most handmade products on etsy, but if you look at what I do, it really doesn’t make sense!
The products I’m selling are all custom-made to each individual. I now take on the approach …