Posts Tagged ‘Twitter’

Welcome Wendy Gibson, “guest” blog partner!

Thursday, November 5th, 2009

Introducing you to the lucky winner of our latest drawing…

Welcome Wendy Gibson, “guest” blog partner!

Another place you'll find our busy new blog partner

Another place you'll find our busy new blog partner

Wendy put her name in at our Blog Partners page, to be in our quarterly drawing.  She’s now our second (ever) winner in that ongoing contest!

5 things you didn’t know about Wendy, and why she’s going to rock your world for the next 3 months:

  1. She’s the great mind behind the Peterborough Fairy Door Project!
  2. Wendy’s our first Canadian blog partner…so she’s already celebrated Thanksgiving.
  3. She’s not only a gifted blogger & indie entrepreneur, she’s also a popular girl on Twitter & Facebook.
  4. The paper cutout version of Wendy has been spotted traveling with the ceramic Russ Troll bead :)
  5. Wendy is an early adopter of the great new Twitter lists feature!

Enjoy reading Wendy’s Craft Dinner blog, and say hi to her at her other links above!

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A season for CERF

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009

An outlet for your generosity!

Invest selflessly

Invest selflessly

The Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF) specializes in helping those less fortunate–artists, specifically.  When a studio burns down or a hurricane sweeps away someone’s livelihood, CERF steps in to help rebuild.  CERF also educates artists in emergency preparedness.

Despite the economic ups & downs we’ve witnessed this year, some of us have come through all right — and as the holidays approach, we can consider donating to CERF.  Through December, join “A Season for CERF” to give a portion of your proceeds to this good cause.

Whether it’s a percentage of profits or a one-time donation, our donations add up, like beads strung onto a thread, to make a valuable contribution to our artisan community.

Can’t donate?  Please mention this article on Twitter or Facebook!

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Posted in Community, Seasons greetings | 2 Comments »

I Facebooked your bead seller: “Rings & Things – Bead fans”

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Hanging out on Facebook?  Fan us!

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We’re already chatting with lots of you on Twitter…now Rings & Things is running a fan page on Facebook.

It’s called “Rings & Things – Bead Fans!”

Become a fan.  Join the club.  It’s very exclusive–only those who read this blog post can get in.  :)

Have a favorite “someone” to follow on Facebook or Twitter?  Suggest them to us in a comment below!

DON’T MISS OUR June-July giveaway:
* in our online store, find a fave product & review it there, then…
* …leave a comment about it at the contest article in our blog
* On August 3, five winners will receive coveted Rings & Things gift certificates!
* Enter often & see if you win!

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- How excruciating for readers…

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

- How excruciating for readers…suddenly every tweet of mine is a post on our blog…don’t worry, I’ll fix this! -☺Dave

April giveaway: “DIY Display Ideas”:
* You enter by leaving comments under the March 31 giveaway announcement
* At the end of April, 2 winners will receive coveted Rings & Things goodie packs!
*So read the blog regularly to see if you won!

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The “Spreader of Love” award

Thursday, February 26th, 2009

Over at The Purple Flower blog, Swati bestowed a “Spreader of Love” award on the Rings & Things blog and me.  Thank you!  A condition of the award is that you go on to recognize 5 more people, who brighten your own blog.

So today, let me write about “who we love.”  Here are the new recipients of the Spreader of Love award: ☺

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I thought I'd use the "Sweet Penmanship" project from our Design Gallery, since I'm writing about who Rings & Things loves...

  • Dawno always has something constructive to bring to any conversation.
  • RockCreekCreations is a thoughtful soul.
  • tamdoll is full of truly good ideas.
  • fireseed has generously shared what she’s learned from experience.
  • dani29 constantly encourages us.

I’ve linked to a Twitter page for each of them.  That’s because I feel that Twitter is just as great a place as blogs to connect with people.  And these five award-winners do good things on Twitter, just as they’ve done by joining our blog club.  Go check these folks out!

It was easy to find, but hard to pick, five recipients.  Thanks to every one of you who have visited and commented at Rings & Things’ blog.  Let us reward you for being here!  Read on…

Exciting news: every month, we’re going to hold a lottery right here on the Rings & Things blog. Here’s how it will work:
*At the beginning of each month, I’ll announce a new lottery.
*You enter by leaving Replies, also known as blog comments.  Comment on any post(s) this month.
*At the end of the month, I’ll randomly draw 2 names to receive surprise goodie packs!

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Multi-purposing your creations: add value for your customers!

Thursday, February 12th, 2009

Another way to grow your business: Multi-purposing.

Big word.  Simple meaning: Plan at least some of your jewelry pieces so that they can be used in more than one way by your customer.

noeasybeadsnoeasybeads @Rings_Things I would use a pin bar with a bail. To be worn as a pin or a pendant on the cable.  [Visual aid:]

Have you multi-purposed any of your creations lately? Share ideas with fellow artisans by leaving a note below!

Exciting news: every month, we’re going to hold a lottery right here on the Rings & Things blog. Here’s how it will work:
*At the beginning of each month, I’ll announce a new lottery.
*You enter by leaving Replies, also known as blog comments.  Comment on any post(s) this month.
*At the end of the month, I’ll randomly draw 2 names to receive surprise goodie packs!

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Posted in Grow your business | 1 Comment »