Happy Thanksgiving!

I wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving Day.  Enjoy your turkey and tofurkey.  May you have even more things to be thankful for in the years to come.  And if you are thinking about shopping  :)   be sure to check out my Etsy Shop and use the coupon code THANKS2011 to get 15% off everything in my shop from now through the end of Cyber Monday on 11/28/2011.  If you shop there, you won't have to stay outside all night in a tent waiting to get in, and everything is made in the USA (by me).  Enjoy!

Etsy Craft Party in Philadelphia

There was a wonderful party/meeting last month for local Philadelphia-area crafters who sell on Etsy.  It was held at the Midwives Collective, who were nice enough to share their space with us.  It was so nice to meet other creative types.

Directly above is a photo of one of the artworks on display at the Collective.  Unfortunately, my photography skills could not capture the art well, but it is a very interesting gallery!

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Photography Setup Exposed!

Who says people don't use their formal dining rooms any more?

A few readers have asked about my jewelry photography.  It is really important to have a nice picture of a piece in order to inspire someone to buy it off the internet.  I had many unsuccessful attempts at photography until I finally used this set up.  I had to bite the bullet and buy special lamps and a light-box.  I also purchased some jewelry displays for necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.  In addition, I've been learning which fabrics are best for the backdrops.  I keep trying to improve.  It certainly took a lot of patience at first, since I had to keep redoing the photos.  Hopefully, now, the photos do justice to my jewelry pieces.

You can see my jewelry photos on this blog, and in my Etsy shop at d'Olivia Jewelry.