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Peacocks & Lotus Flowers Batik Wall Hanging Probably one of...

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:06:00 +0100

Peacocks & Lotus Flowers Batik Wall Hanging

Probably one of the most beautiful items I have seen on MyEhive.com!

This is also the perfect opportunity to discuss the copy that goes with your product. Would this description entice you to buy this product? No offense to the seller who wrote it - I realise you have alot of things to be an expert at - selling online. But could a few descriptive informative words really help this product sing. It is only £14.95 too!

“Description: Dimensions: 23 inches by 35 inches Made from 100% quality cotton fabric 100% Hand made Double sided, can be washed and ironed No cheep printed Batik, made using wax which produces real good Batik products Exceptionally colourful Fabric only, not framed. Since each item is hand made, it might have slight differences in colours.”

We want to educate sellers on the power of creative copy. Could you do better? We want to know where it was made, who make it, why it was made, what inspired it?

Please submit your creative description and sumptuous inviting text below - which would just be the icing on the cake for this amazing Batik. Come on ladies I know you can do it!

Peacocks & Lotus Flowers Batik Wall Hanging

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 09:04:00 +0100

Probably one of the most beautiful items I have seen on MyEhive.com! This is also the perfect...

Lavender Lu are beautiful and quirky handmade Lavender Dolls....

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 07:59:00 +0100

Lavender Lu are beautiful and quirky handmade Lavender Dolls. Made in Scarborough North Yorkshire, they are filled only with highly scented lavender, has a mop of cotton hair and a cute little wooden head. They will happily hang in the wardrobe, in the car, from door handles and bed posts, Lavender Lu will brighten up any corner and fill it with the natural scent of sweet lavender. Lavender Lu dolls are double sided and is 10 inches tall with a ribbon loop at the top for hanging. Lavender Lu comes in a variety of colours and fabrics, Just let me know which colour combination you would like. http://lavenderlu.myehive.com

Are you crazy in love with fibre and wool? Here are some more...

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:54:14 +0100

Are you crazy in love with fibre and wool?

Here are some more summer highlights to share with you from TigerLillyMakes based in Staffordshire.

“We took some fantastic pictures, here is Jackie’s Tuscan delight… simply stunning. Again Jackie had done done a wet felted-needle embellished picture before, however I think you will agree its simply beautiful.

The new winter courses have been released and are on the website, they have gained much interest particularly the cobweb scarves and hats, places have begun already to get booked up… so if you fancy a lovely day of felt-making I would recommend you book soon .

Contact Lisa on 0845 543 9046

Remaining Course Dates limited places

Saturday 7th August — Beginners Bag/Tea Cosy/Hot Water BottleSunday 8th August—Beginners Bag
PRIVATE COURSESaturday 14th August—Beginners Bag/Tea Cosy/Hot Water BottleSaturday 28th August—Beginners Bag/Tea Cosy/Hot Water Bottle
Beginners Jewellery 9.30-3.30Thursday 19th August—Beginners JewellerySaturday 21st August Beginners Jewellery
Tuesday 10th August –with Ian Whittle 6-10 Farmyard AnimalsTuesday 17th August—With Ian Whittle 6-10 Monsters & RobotsTuesday 24th August—With Ian Whittle 6-10 Pets from Home
Contact Lisa on 0845 543 9046 or email: info@tigerlilymakes.co.uk

3 short questions we’ve been dying to ask you! Leave your...

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 11:42:34 +0100

3 short questions we’ve been dying to ask you! Leave your contact details and we’ll send you an early beta invite to try out our brand new web app CraftNationsUnite.com - thank you!

The hottest artisan online gift-guide delivered straight to your...

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 23:30:00 +0100

http://nethara.myehive.com

VanGogh @ http://novalorsten.myehive.com

Eggcups @ http://JSPdesign.myehive.com

Necklace @ http://isamo.myehive.com

Coasters http://novalorsten.myehive.com

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Step into Lisa Olson’s shoes at Tigerlily Makes in Lichfield...

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 22:58:00 +0100

Wall Hanging with amazing detail!

Slippers made to your size!

Make A Felt Handbag

Step into Lisa Olson’s shoes at Tigerlily Makes in Lichfield in Staffordshire and experience an explosion of innovation in felt colour and design.

The interior positively exudes creative thinking. Lisa helps you create chic handbags, slippers, tea cosies, decorative bowls and jewellery. It is a testament to Lisa’s teaching skills and personality that ensure that the courses she runs weekly are frequently booked well in advance.

Guests come from all over the country and the world to take part in a Tigerlily Makes felt-making day, so far Tigerlily Makes has been host to ladies coming as far as Hawaii!

No prim and proper reserved “look as I do school of tutoring here”. Guests are encouraged to give full vent to their creative streak - we all have one! Felt-makers have full input to their own design, from choosing the colour of the wool fibre, form and finishing touches. However it is Lisa’s attention to personal detail that sets her apart in this craft, even down to welcome tea and cakes served with no less style than at the Ritz.

Beginners Felt Bag/Tea Cosy/Hot Water Bottle Cover Tuesday 13^th July 9.30pm-4pm

Beginners Felt Bag/Tea Cosy/Hot Water Bottle Cover Thursday 15^th July 9.30pm-4pm

Felt Slipper Course Thursday 22^nd July 9.30pm-5pm

Beginners Felt Bag/Tea Cosy/Hot Water Bottle Cover Saturday 24^th July 9.30pm-4pm

Wet Felted Needle Felted Pictures Saturday 31^st July 9.30pm-4pm

No previous experience needed.

Courses cost £49.00 or £59.00 for the slipper course which includes a pair of slipper lasts, all courses include the following:

All materials needed

The use of any tools and equipment

Guided tuition

Printed course notes to take home

Free aftercare advice leaflet

Free Loyalty card

10% of purchases on the day of the course

Lovely teas, juices, cakes and biscuits

A finished project to take home

Bring yourself and a packed lunch or take advantage of the 10% discount at The Barn Restaurant and I promise you a lovely relaxed and fun day.

For those who are travelling from a distance there is a lovely welcoming B&B in Whittington Village not too far from the Boutique.

For more information call Lisa on 0845 543 9046 or email: info@tigerlilymakes.co.uk

Tigerlily Makes

Heart of the Country Shopping Village

Swinfen

Lichfield

Staffordshire

WS14 9QR

Crochet & Sunshine. Guest Post by @PeekoCrochet

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 23:26:44 +0100

I’m all for crochet on the go at any time and it being summer and hot has not put me off...

US: Trader Joe's Uses Population Education Level to Choose Store Locations

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 07:01:24 +0100

US: Trader Joe's Uses Population Education Level to Choose Store Locations: (via...

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Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:43:40 +0100

Handmade Winchester, we're filming - get yer lippy on!

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:41:05 +0100

We hope to see you at Handmade Winchester! We are filming the second episode of ‘Make A Living...

MyEhive.com attended WeMakeLondon Craft Spectacular at The...

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 23:40:00 +0100

MyEhive.com attended WeMakeLondon Craft Spectacular at The Chelsea Town Hall, London June 2010! We made a Short film it’s our first one feedback welcome!

How to Choose A Domain Name Learning how to choose a domain...

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 07:35:00 +0100

How to Choose A Domain Name

Learning how to choose a domain name is of the utmost importance whether you are looking for a domain name for your business or for a personal website or blog.

Rona Campbell’s photography print shop is simply and correctly named http://ronacampbellphotography@myehive.com

We learned the hard way so you don’t have to. This applies also applies when choosing your URL for MyEhive.com.

No. 9 being one of the most important points: Keyword Rich – Choose a domain name that is full of keywords that are related to your website. If your site sells handmade soap then try and choose a domain name that contains the word “handmade soap” in the domain name

Do you need help choosing your domain name?

Product of the week: World Cup flags - Origami Books - handmade...

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:38:00 +0100

Product of the week: World Cup flags - Origami Books - handmade by http://flairdesignrhyme.myehive.com

Very Useful! Live map of London Underground trains

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 18:26:36 +0100

Very Useful! Live map of London Underground trains: morgenstern: incredible! and maybe useful...

Calling all craft makers: applications for Crafted 2010 now open

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 23:14:00 +0100

Calling all craft makers: applications for Crafted 2010 now open:

Grab our new badge for your website or blog! Just cut and paste...

Mon, 24 May 2010 10:07:00 +0100

Grab our new badge for your website or blog! Just cut and paste this code into your website or blog:

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The Big MyEhive.com Giveaway starts here! Please send us samples...

Sun, 23 May 2010 14:42:00 +0100

The Big MyEhive.com Giveaway starts here!

Please send us samples and examples of your handmade goodies by Tuesday June 1st 2010. The first hamper of goodies will be available to win at the We Make London Summer fair at Chelsea Town Hall on 26th June 2010 with over 82 stalls and over 1,000 people through the door and the event sponsored by Etsy - you goodies will be noticed - it’s FREE advertising!

We’ll be running the Big Giveaway the first Monday of every month. With a winner chosen at random from our newsletter sign-ups list, so make sure you have signed-up!

If you are sending goods to be included in our giveaway - make sure they are with us by the last Friday of every month. Thank you!

Your goodies will be photographed by us and your business will be listed under the photo plus a URL to your website/shop or blog, and included in our newsletter which goes out to over 1,000 people every week!

Please send your goodies to:

MyEhive.com HQ

63 Lytton Ave

Letchworth

SG6 3HY

All you have to do to win - is sign-up for our newsletter. We’ll generate a random number every month and if your email address corresponds to that entry number on our list, you’ll win!

Happy Silver Surfer’s Day. Help the over 50’s get...

Fri, 21 May 2010 09:10:00 +0100

Happy Silver Surfer’s Day. Help the over 50’s get online! #SilverSurfersDay Spread the word. share your success. train your employees. train your customers. show friends and family how to… help in your community.donate money. give equipment. do something great for Silver Surfers’ Day. get involved with an iTea & biscuits event. do something big during Get Online Week. run an event. do something else.

We’ll give free 1-1 help to any over 50’s who would like to open a shop on MyEhive.com if they need help. Please Get in touch 0800 084 2288

We are looking for contributors!

Wed, 19 May 2010 09:06:00 +0100

Do you have half an hour to spare every week? We are looking for articles for our blog from the...