mini galleries : supplies & vintage

Welcome to The SuppliesMiniBlog!

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Featured items from Etsy Supply Street Team shops:

Sellers of Supplies & Vintage: please select your category & post a comment with your Etsy UserName & Shop Number. We'll get your Mini posted promptly.
PLEASE read the TOS & instructions: your mini will not be added if you post in the wrong category. Check out the FAQ or ask questions in the Seller Question Forum.

Everyone: add your best Etsy photos to our flickr page.
By posting photos, you grant permission for the images to be used for marketing the MiniBlog and/or SuppliesMiniBlog.

This blog is comprised entirely of photos and links to items for sale across the world.
Choose any category to your right and see an amazing selection of art & craft supplies ~ some are commercially made, others are beautifully handcrafted.
You’ll also find every sort of vintage item imaginable!

Each shop featured on this blog sells their wares thru Etsy.com

Click on any photo to be taken directly to that item.
Click the blue shop name below the photos to see all items from that seller’s shop.

*Please note you will need to use the back button on your computer to return to this page.

Read more about Etsy.com here.
If you are an Etsy seller and want to be part of The SuppliesMiniBlog, please see the seller information links on the right.

Etsy.com’s primary focus is offering artists a place to sell their work.
Visit The MiniBlog to view thousands of shops that offer handmade goods.

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Admin & Design

schoollocker.etsy.com

DottyRal.etsy.com

Editors & Authors
KeysAndMemories.etsy.com

cOveTableCuriOsitIEs.etsy.com

shop etsy handmade jewelry supplies "jewelry supplies" "glass beads" jewelry art home accessories vintage candles quilts needlework bath body soap crochet knit yarn handwoven felted ceramics pottery clothing children babies scrapbooking supplies papercraft mosaic purses bags crafting artwork artist supplies miniatures music metal paper books cards photography wood toys supplies accessories handcrafted beads buttons

What is Etsy.com?

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Etsy.com - [Your place to buy & sell all things handmade.]

Etsy is an international website that allows independent artists to sell their handmade items, to anyone from anywhere. If you've made it by hand you can sell it on Etsy.

While the site's main focus is handcrafted goods, you will also find sellers who offer supplies and quality vintage merchandise.

Each Etsy Seller has a feedback rating (shown in the user section of their shop), a list of items sold and a list of items currently available.
In order to purchase items from an Etsy user you will need to register with Etsy.com.
It is very simple, all you need is a valid e-mail and user name.

What is the Etsy Mini?

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Etsymini™ is a marketing tool created by Etsy.com to help sellers showcase their items on websites not affiliated with Etsy. Users can add photos of their shop items and link the mini to websites such as blogger, myspace, typepad and so on. The best part about the mini is that it changes with each shops' inventory. Once a featured item is sold it is replaced with a fresh item from the sellers shop. Additionally, sellers can choose to feature special and sale items in their minis, showcasing particular aspects of their individual bodies of work.

This blog is made up entirely of Etsyminis™. This means that the content on this blog is always current and constantly changing. Check back often for fresh items from your favorite sellers and fresher items from our newest minis. Etsymini.blogspot.com and Etsyminisupplies.blogspot.com are incredible real time catalogs of what is happening right now on Etsy.com.

*Please note this blog is created by Etsy Users and not endorsed, sponsored or administered by the staff of Etsy.com in any way. Etsymini™ is a registered trademark of Etsy.com and a free a tool offered to sellers on Etsy.com.

This information was adapted from a post appearing on the MiniBlog site; written by and used with permission from Ryan, artisan of littleputbooks.

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The code to insert this button onto your site...

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To show volunteers the mini code....

Link to the SuppliesMiniBlog

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Insert these buttons on your blog or website. When the viewer clicks on them, another window will open, leading them to the SuppliesMiniBlog. After linking to us, be sure to leave a comment on our "Links and Favorite Sites" page so we can link back.

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Volunteers

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Admin & Design

schOOLLOcker.etsy.com

DottyRal.etsy.com

Editors and Authors

ClosetAddiction.etsy.com

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Photos to use for Buttons

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Don't delete. We need these for the links to work.

Blogs & Favorite Sites

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The Littleput Blog
Little Daisy Chains
Etsy Supply Street Team : ESST
Bead All About It
CathysJewels on Blogspot
Life in Smirley World
JustJaynes
Lova Revolutionary
The Seasonal Cottage
Heather Knitz
SassyDLite
Gahooletree Designs
TheBeadingTree
CarDon and Co.
My Inspiration Cottage
Yummy Treasures
the Edible Complex

Please make sure your blog links to the SuppliesMiniBlog. You can find codes for clickable buttons to post on your website or blog here.
Then leave a comment below with the URL & title of your blog so we can add you to the list above.

Street Teams & Groups

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Etsy.com's community has many organized groups of sellers who form Teams because they share a common interest, sell similar items, are geographically linked ... lots of reasons!

They network together, promote projects or charities and share information on business & crafting issues. Click any of the blue names listed below to read more the Teams featured, or learn more about all the Etsy Teams here.

esmarts

Sellers

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This blog is maintained by and for Etsy sellers so that we can support one another in our pursuit to run successful supply & vintage shops on Etsy.

This is a free venue. All sellers of craft & art supply items are invited to have their shop mini featured on this blog. We also welcome shops that feature vintage wares.

The blog exists because a group of Volunteers donate their time to maintain the site. Please be respectful of this team by understanding the Terms Of Use and refrain from emailing or convo’ing them directly.
Your comments are welcomed; this is the best way to offer opinions, suggestions or requests.

We ask that you help spread the word by linking to personal blogs, myspace, emails, squidoo, stumble-upon, where ever. The number of visitors here is highly dependent on you. 
Please read through all the TOU and Frequently Asked Questions before contacting us with your mini. Thank you!

Minis many only appear in ONE category at a time. There are procedures in place if you wish to change your chosen category (see FAQ); failure to follow these procedures will result in your Mini being removed permanently from the site.

How to make a request & have your Etsy Mini hosted on the site:

Find your category. Add your shop number and your etsy user name to comments below the ONE category you choose.

[Unsure where to find your shop number or username? see Frequently Asked Questions]

You must have 3-4 items featured at all times that reflect your category. We will not upload any minis that do not belong in the category under which they were posted.

*Please* choose only 1 category, a minimum of 50% of your shop items should match your category. Minis are currently being featured in the order they are received; this is subject to change. Arrangement and order of shops is at the discretion of the site volunteers.

If you change your mind about the category in which you belong, you must first request your mini be removed from it's current location by commenting within your category. Minis may not appear in more than one category at any time.* You must wait for your mini to be removed before requesting inclusion in a different category.

If you are going out of town or closing shop please comment below your category and ask be removed or edited out; your mini will return when you do, though your placement is not guaranteed.

Four (4) photos must appear in your mini at all times. Be sure to have adequate items in your shop's featured section.

Administrators and Curators of the SuppliesMiniBlog reserve the right to determine the category or sub-category where a mini will appear.

*Volunteers on the SuppliesMiniBlog may have their shops featured in multiple locations on the site.

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For sellers wanting more Etsy information and selling advice you can read the Etsywiki, visit the Etsy Forums, or visit the Etsy Labs Library .
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Please Remember to Comment Below The Category you Belong to (i.e., yarn, buttons, jewelry: findings) to be added to the correct Category. Some categories have sub categories, too.

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About this Blog ...

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This free blog was created by Karen of schOOLLOcker. It is the result of a great idea originally conceived by Ryan *girl* of Littleput Books.
Dotty (dottyral) joined forces with Ryan & Karen in November 2007 to launch the original MiniBlog; their objective was to lead a group of Volunteers in a project that would benefit and promote the shops of handmade goods on Etsy.

Karen & Dotty administrate both the MiniBlog and the SuppliesMiniBlog.

Thousands of Etsy shops that sell handmade items have their minis featured on the MiniBlog --- a feat made possible because of the devoted volunteers who support the project and donate their time to promote fellow sellers.

The sole purpose of the blog has always been to help Etsy artisans drive more traffic to their handmade goods.

The logical next step in the goal to promote all Etsy shops was to develop a companion site to support the many sellers of supplies on Etsy. And simply, the administrators of this blog love the Vintage sellers on Etsy and it is a natural decision to feature their shops as well.

The SuppliesMiniBlog is maintained by a slew of Volunteers. Please visit them often!

Please read our disclaimer here for information on mini content.

Favorite Shopping Tools

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To search Etsy shops that sell handmade: MiniBlog

To find quality supplies & vintage goods:
Here, on the SuppliesMiniBlog!

Press & Media Information

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Add this button to your site: see here for the code and other styles, too.

The SuppliesMiniBlog : for supplies & vintage

The ideal place to view lots of shops in a virtual gallery.
At a glance, you get a peek into the window of many storefronts.

Looking for common or unique supplies to create your handcrafted goods?
Want to see what is available across the globe and support individuals by buying directly from a small business owner?
Do you love vintage housewares, clothing, accessories, hard-to-find ephemera, books, etc?
Are you seeking handmade supplies like yarn, hand cut mosaic tiles, glass beads, patterns?

You’ll find all those things here and thousands of other items that will inspire your creative pursuits.

The MiniBlog : for handmade creations

All things handmade.
It's a simple concept, a beautiful one too. Take the world of arts, crafts and handiwork and put it all in one place for shoppers to see.

Etsy.com (the place to buy and sell all things handmade) has done that by building a website where an artisan creates an online store to reach buyers and sell their work.

Those of us who use and love Etsy have taken the idea further by building a showcase where many shops within a category can be viewed simultaneously.

These unique galleries of handiwork are not only stunning and easy to navigate, they are also live and constantly changing.

The MiniBlog organizes and compiles thousands of items currently offered for sale from the hundreds of shops on Etsy---each run by the artisans themselves.

The MiniBlog & SuppliesMiniBlog Story.

A “mini” is comprised of 4 photographs the artisan or shopkeeper has chosen to represent their shop’s contents.
A mini allows a shop to offer a glimpse of their wares, enticing shoppers to step into their virtual stores to see more.
The minis change with the shops' inventory, making this catalog a real time shopping experience that constantly presents new and fresh items for sale.

In addition to being an exciting way to shop, the blogs also allow viewers to explore trends in the art world. This project is something that has never been done before: it is live, ever changing, worldwide and open for free to every handmade artisan on Etsy.com.

Please use the blogs to find new artists to buy from, write about, admire and be inspired by. Visit the SuppliesMiniBlog to find new items to create & inspire your work.

Support Artists.
Support Vintage & Supply Sellers.

For those of you in the strong world of blogging and Internet, please link us and spread the word. The MiniBlogs are 100% handmade and should be revered for their innovation, beauty and uniqueness.
There's nothing else like it!

If you link to us or write an article about this project, please let us know on the Links Page.

We'll be sure to add your blog to the list!

Seller Frequently Asked Questions

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Please read before posting a new question.

Q. How do I get my Mini posted on this site?
A. We add your Mini for you; your only job is to tell us that you want to be included!
Find the category that best describes your shop; in the comment area of that category, tell us your Etsy user ID & shop number.
A volunteer curator will see your request & use the provided information to post your shop's Mini.

Your comment will not appear right away. We're now approving all comments due to an influx of spammers.

Q. Can I have a Mini in more than one category?
A. No. The blog is managed by a small group of volunteers; we require that sellers choose one category only.

Q. I have two shops. Can both shops have a Mini on the site?
A. Yes. Each shop can appear on the blog.

Q. I changed my mind. I think my Mini should be in a different category; will you move it for me?
A. Yes, if you follow these rules: post a comment in your current category asking for your mini to be removed.
After your mini has been removed and is not featured anywhere on the blog, you may post your request in the new category.

Q. Does my Mini have to be 4 items from that category even if my shop sells other items?
A. No. Your mini can be reflective of any portion of your inventory; but we require at least 3 items reflect your category. Your mini must always look like it belongs in your chosen category.

Q. I sell a few different items. How do I choose just one category?
A. The blog is intended as a tool for shoppers and is organized by type of items. Your shop needs to maintain 50% stock for your mini category. (i.e., if you want to be listed under jewelry findings please do not have a shop full of papergoods.)

Q. My shop features many different types of commercial supply items. Is there a category for shops like mine?
A. Yes. If you have a diverse range of items for sale, you probably belong in the Eclectic Variety section.

Q: What is the difference between the Commercial Supply categories Eclectic Variety and Ends & Oddities?
A: Eclectic Variety is for shops with a diverse selection and broad range of items that do not fit into one category.
Ends & Oddities is for shops that sell unusual, uncommon, quirky or exceptionally unique materials.

Q. My shop sells a variety of Supplies & Vintage merchandise; where do I go?
A. For shops with all sorts of items that cannot be categorized, they belong in the Supplies & Vintage Together section.

Q. I don't belong in any of the categories, where do I go?
A. We will consider adding a new category if you truly don't fit and there are enough sellers to warrant a new section. Please notify us by posting a comment in the seller suggestion forum.

Q. I posted a comment & now it's gone.
A. Comments are deleted after a request is fulfilled (i.e., your Mini has been posted.)
If you ask a question, a reply is posted in the same comment area; so be sure to stop back to see if your question has been answered.
We remove posted comments regularly to keep the blog clutter-free --- all comments, inquiries, questions, requests & replies are usually deleted within 2-3 days.

Q. How are the minis sorted?
A. At first, minis may be added as they come in. In the future, Editors will be arranging them by uniqueness & photo quality; they may rotate the minis often for variety. If you've found your mini consistently remains at the bottom of your category, you might need to work on your photos or select different items to feature that are more representative of the category.

Q. Who sorts the minis?
A. Each category is managed & edited by an Etsy seller (aka Editors, Curators & Volunteers). The Editors do not have minis from their own shops in the categories they curate. You can communicate with an Editor by posting a comment within their category section.

Q. I don’t know what my shop number is or where to find it.
A. Note - This changed in June 2011. From your account on etsy, go to "etsy mini" on the bottom left sidebar. Click on "items from my shop" and "thumbnail". Look at the first code. You'll see something like this...(12345, 'shop','thumbnail',4,1). 12345 is your shop ID number. That's the number we need to create your mini.
Q. I don’t know what my Etsy user name is or where to find it.
A. Your Etsy user name is the word you use to sign in to Etsy.

Q. My mini was on the site, but now I can’t find it.
A. Your mini may have been relocated or deleted. There are many reasons this may happen:

Minis are sometimes moved to another page in a category; please search every page within your category to locate your Mini.

When the photos in a Mini do not fit the category, the Volunteer may remove it or relocate it to another category on the MiniBlog.

If you have violated the TOS, your Mini(s) will be deleted from the site.
You will not be notified if your Mini is removed for any of these reasons.

If none of these scenarios apply to your situation, post an inquiry in the Seller Questions Forum and a Volunteer will attempt to help.
Administrators & Curators reserve the right to determine the category in which a Mini appears.

Q. The URL I bookmarked doesn't take me to my mini or the link is dead. Where is it?
A. As the blog has grown and new Volunteers become Editors, it is necessary to recreate pages or establish new subcategories. Try using the category links (on the right side on every page) to find the new location.

Q. I have a really great idea, how do I share it with the SuppliesMiniBlog group?
A. Please post it in the Seller Forums.

Q. How is this blog being advertised?
A. We are relying on the readers of this blog and the sellers who are featured to spread the word and link to us often. Post http://etsyminisupplies.blogspot.com/ everywhere you can think of! There are a variety of button/badges to put on your site to make linking easier; see here for details.

Q. How do I get my items on the front page or in the special galleries?
A. The Administrators & Volunteers create special features periodically to showcase selected items; contests & promotions may also determine who will be featured. Post your best photos to the MiniBlog flickr group to increase your chances of being noticed.

Q. Can I help with the blog?
A. Yes, please! Comment on the volunteer forum with your shop name and we’ll contact you.

Q. I have a really great idea, how do I share it with the mini group?
A. Please post suggestions in the seller suggestion forum.

Q. My question is not answered here; where can I ask it?
A. Please post in the seller question forum.

Many questions can be answered by looking here:

Sellers: add a mini

Terms of Use

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TOU for the SuppliesMiniBlog (created by me and not administered by Etsy in any way shape or form).
1. Minis many only appear in ONE category at a time. There are procedures in place if you wish to change your chosen category; failure to follow these procedures will result in your Mini being permanently removed from the site.
2. You must maintain 4 featured items at all times.
3. A minimum of 3 of the 4 featured items must match the category where a Mini appears.
4. You must notify us (in the category where your shop appears) to have your Mini removed when you cannot feature 4 items.
5. Inappropriate comments will be deleted.
6. One Mini per shop. Please respect our time and do not list your shop's Mini in more than one category.
7. This service is free however to make it work your help is needed; please link it (the blog) often.
8. This blog is subject to change without notice.
9. Please do not convo me or any of the volunteers with comments or concerns; post them in the comment section below the appropriate categories or in the seller forums.
10. Administrators reserve the right to determine the category where Minis appear.
11. Violation of the TOU will result in removal of your mini link and all posts or comments on this blog.
12. The SuppliesMiniBlog & MiniBlog are cooperative sites; violation of the TOU may result in removal from both sites.

Etsymini™ is code developed by Etsy.com

Boutique Shops Archives

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Boutique Shops are selected by the Founders of the SuppliesMiniBlog:

a new shop is featured each month.

The shops below were previously spotlighted

in our Boutique series.

mermaidsdowry

The Mermaids Dowry

Beautiful Trinkets and Treasures

This beautifully presented shop offers elegantly displayed Art & Jewelry Supplies.
You'll find premium brass stampings, filigree, findings, beads & novelties, found objects, vintage jewelry for up-cycling & other unique materials for your artistic creations.

Pretty Pieces of the Past ~ you'll love browsing this shop as much as we do!

The proprietor of this shop also sells finished pieces of jewelry, bath/body products &
"Fancies, Musings & Whimisies" at Water Nymph.

Shopper Suggestion Forum

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Thank you all so much for coming here and taking a peek around. Be sure to come back often as Minis change daily (some even hourly).

We'd love to know more about you, about how you found us and we'd appreciate any suggestions or comments you might have. The comment section below is open to everyone and we are all ears!

Thanks for taking the time to help us! Your presence here and in our shops is treasured!

Karen, Dotty & the mini blog team!

Seller Suggestion Forum

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This section is for your suggestions and comments. Feel free to offer category and design suggestions as well as good places to advertise this blog by posting the comment section below.

Comments may be deleted to keep the inbox from overflowing. Of course they will be read and considered before being removed. Please note: we are a small group of Etsy sellers who are not getting paid for our time here; keep your comments useful and concise. Additionally we request that you use this section to contact us instead of through our Etsy shops.

We look forward to hearing your input!

Volunteer Introduction

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Dotty (dottyral) & I (schoollocker) are excited to launch the SupplieMiniBlog; our hope is that it will be as successful as it's predecessor, the MiniBlog.

Thank you for your interest in working on this project!

Managing the site together will take organization & cooperation from everyone.
Hopefully this introduction will help each person decide if this project is a good fit for her/him.

The purpose of the SuppliesMiniBlog is to give shoppers a place to find items to buy. The blog’s success is all about exposure.
Traffic to the site is the top priority.

More visitors mean more views for your shop. Remember: If you’re a volunteer, your mini will be on the front page … so we must work together to get the blog publicized.

We cannot stress this enough! It’s not a project where you just add minis here & there; sometimes we'll need to help one another promote the site, too.

SuppliesMiniBlog Volunteers : The Three R's

Requirements

Basic understanding of blogs: how they operate, how to edit, the features within.
Knowledge of basic html coding, how to cut & paste, ability to recognize & correct if the code is broken. Also, the ability to link pages is a big plus!
Willingness to be communicative within the Etsy community and publicize the project.
We sincerely appreciate everyone who has a desire to work on this project; unfortunately, we don't have the extra time to teach volunteers about the basics of using blogger tools---so practice getting comfortable on your own blog first and then we'd love to have you join us!

Responsibilities

Familiarity with all the procedures, rules, TOU & features of the blog. You’ll be called upon to educate the users of the blog, so please be sure to read all the how-to pages!
Willingness to commit a few minutes each day or so as needed to post minis &/or help promote the blog.

Recognition

All Volunteer Minis are posted on the homepage; the order is rotated weekly.
Volunteers’ Minis receive top billing within their category at all times.
Volunteers’ blogs/websites appear at the top of the Links page.
Admin will often draw from Volunteer shops when individual items are featured on the blog in collages, gallery grids, etc.

Please convo me (schoollocker) if you have any questions.

You can also post comments in the Volunteer Forum.

Your support of the MiniBlog & SuppliesMiniBlog is appreciated!
Karen

Procedures for Curating Categories

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1. Please try to add mini requests within a day or so.

2. If a request isn’t complete (no shop name/number provided), post a comment to the requester … no need to convo them or do extra work to track them down.

3. If a shop does not fulfill the requirements of the category (featured items don’t fit, not enough pics) do not post the mini. Inform them by posting a note, if you want.

4. After minis have been posted, please leave a marker message in the comment area (i.e., “all shops above have been added”). This signals Dotty & Karen that the comments can be deleted.

5. Rotate the minis! You can decide how you want to do this; some curators move around whole pages of code; some do it weekly.**

Great photos & beautifully presented shops are to be rewarded with top placement, so it’s ok to not have every shop shown on the first page (poor blurry photos should stay on the backpages.) However, if there are lots of minis in your category, give a variety of shops some time on the front pages. Be fair but still create the most appealing appearance to your section!

6. A big blank hole on a page means the shop is empty. Delete the code for that shop. (If you know the shop is only temporarily closed, you may choose to transfer the code to the end of the last page; once it goes live again, the mini will show up.)

7. If at any time a Mini looks like it doesn’t belongs in the category,
it should be removed. (i.e., 3 of the 4 items must always fit the category). Again, you may choose to communicate with the shop owner, but you don’t have to. It is the shops’ responsibility to follow the rules if they want to remain on the site.

8. If a Mini shows less than 4 pics --- it should be removed.
You can move it to the end of the last page if you want. Shops that are consistently ‘short’ should be deleted.

9. If you are unable to manage the section for more than a few days, please convo Dotty or Karen & we’ll cover for you. Leave a comment below your category as a reminder for us (i.e., "gone fishing~ be back on Tuesday").

10. After you've completed your adds, stop into the Promote Forum to see if there is a thread you can bump & aid a fellow Volunteer.

** Dotty & I want Curators to arrange and manage their assigned categories as they see fit. Occasionally we will enter your area if it appears that edits haven't been made in awhile or we notice a Mini needs to be deleted/moved; however, we really *try* to keep out of your domain (we have our own work to do!).
Sometimes it's easy to forget that all the pages in a section need to be watched, not just the last page where new Minis are posted.

Thank you again for being a part of this project!

Please post comments & questions in the Volunteer Forum.
You can also convo Karen ( schoollocker ) or Dotty ( dottyral ).

How to Add Minis to Your Category.

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1. Make sure you are signed into the blog.
2. In your category, you will see a pencil icon below the post on page 1.
3. Click on the pencil to open the code box.
4. You'll see this without the red print (click to enlarge):

5. Insert the appropriate information for the shop name & number as shown.
6. Hit the orange *Publish Post* button.
7. Code without shop names & numbers inserted will show as blank on the blog, so templates can be stored until they're needed.
8. Please remember to leave a marker message so Dotty & Karen will know to delete comments.
9. Start a new page after 15 minis are loaded.

[Questions? Please post them in the Volunteer Forum.]

How to Create your Category

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Once you've received your invite email to become an author on the blog and have been assigned your categories, you can log on to build your pages.

1. Create a new post.
2. Title it with the appropriate Category name (i.e., Vintage Books).
3. Click post options below the post box.
4. Change the date back to at least 2004 (or use the date that was provided by Karen or Dotty).
5. Check the box for "allow comments".
6. Hit publish.

7. Now create the additional pages 2-10 (or the requested number by Admin.)

8. Create a new post.
9. Title it with appropriate full Category name along with page 2 or appropriate number (Vintage Books: page 2.)
10. Change the date to match whatever was used for the first page.
11. Check the box for "do not allow comments."
12. Hit publish.
13. Repeat steps 6-12 for all the pages in the series.
14. Subscribe to receive email notifications of comments left in each of your categories. To do this: View page 1 of your category. Click "Post a Comment". Type "subscribing" in the text box. Check the box that says "email follow-up comments" then click "finish".

Convo Karen or Dotty; we will create all the links so your pages flow in a series. (If you know how to link your pages, you're welcome to do this yourself!)
An Admin will add the link to the category or subcategory in the side bar. You will be able to click on your category directly to edit. We may have old mini information that we will add to your category once it is published.

Some of the pages you create may be put in edit mode until they are needed.

Promotions

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Please try to do one bump a day!

The success of the MiniBlog depends on spreading the word and getting others to link here.
If you start a thread, leave the link below & we'll add it to this list.

watch & help in these threads, please!

BEAD addicts !!

SUPPLY sellers! Get on it. by schoollocker

Volunteer Forum

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Want to help & be a volunteer on an amazing project?
Please check out the introduction page first:

Requirements, Responsibilities & Recognition

Already a Volunteer?

Promote, Publicize, Post & Prosper!

The Volunteer Team Members

Meet the people who work on the SuppliesMiniBlog.

Contribute to these Threads:

All sorts of important Volunteer information will be posted in this forum; stop by frequently!
You can sign up for e-mail notifications when this section is updated: post a comment below & check the box to indicate you want to be notified of follow-up comments.

It's crucial for the site to be publicized and promoted where buyers will find us. The Press & Media section is under construction :o) ... but please speak up if you want to help spread the word and share your creative ideas on how to get links placed all over the web & beyond!

Thank you all for being a part of this.
Karen (schoollocker) & Dotty (dottyral)

Disclaimer

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I (Karen) and We (volunteers) assume no responsibility for the mini content on this blog or the items listed on Etsy.com. Each "Mini" is maintained by the individual shop owner. This blog may contain mature content items and is not intended for readers under 18 years old.

*This blog is not directly affiliated with Etsy.com or administrated by Etsy.com in any way. This is a private blog created by the innovative sellers on Etsy looking for more ways to spread the word about their shops, their work and the supplies & vintage items they sell.

SuppliesMiniBlog Volunteer Team

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[information to come after Volunteer team is finalized.]

Etsy shop: schoollocker
Name: Karen
Category on SuppliesMiniBlog: Eclectic Variety, Scrapbooking
Blogger ID: schoollocker
MiniBlog Job: administrator

Etsy shop: dottyral
Name: Dotty
Blogger ID: Dotty
Blog: Indie Finds on Etsy
Category on SuppliesMiniBlog: Handmade Tools
MiniBlog Job: administrator

Karen and Dotty curate:
Buttons
Candlemaking
Craft & Reference Books
Digital Media
Ends & Oddities
Eclectic Variety
Fiber
Glasswork
Jewelry: Beads
Jewelry: Embellishments
Jewlery: Findings
Jewelry: Misc.
Jewelry: Plastic Materials
Kitchen
Merchandising
Paper
Patterns
Scrapbooking
Sewing & Needlework
Shipping & Packaging
Soapmaking
Woodworking
Yarn
Handmade Beads - SandFibers
Handmade Embellishments
Handmade Jewelry Supplies
Handmade Mosaic Supplies
Handmade Patterns
Handmade Tools
Handmade Yarn
Graphics & Promos
Vintage Clothing

Etsy shop: cOveTableCuriOsitIEs
Name: Tina
Blogger ID: CovetableCuriosities
Category on SuppliesMiniBlog: Vintage Crafting Supplies
Curates:
Vintage Odds & End
Ephemera
Vintage Books
Vintage Housewares

Etsy shop: ClosetAddiction, Keys & Memories
Name: Elizabeth
Blogger ID: Keys And Memories
Category on SuppliesMiniBlog: Ends & Oddities
Curates:
Vintage Patterns
Vintage Photography
Vintage Toys

Etsy shop: faro, ohfaro, SoChicVintage
Name: Faro
Blogger ID: faro
Category on SuppliesMiniBlog: Handmade Mosaic, Vintage Housewares
Curates:
Mosaic
Vintage Accessories

Etsy shops: SandFibers, SandFibersSurplus
Name: Carol Dean
Blogger ID: Carol Dean
Blog: Sand Fibers
Category on SuppliesMiniBlog: Eclectic Variety
Curates:
Fabric & Notions
Handmade Beads
Handmade Paper

Etsy shop: RetroCycle
Name:
Blogger ID:
Blog:
Category on SuppliesMiniBlog: Vintage Housewares
Curates:
Vintage Crafting Supplies
Vintage Fabrics & Notions
Vintage Jewelry

Etsy shop:
Name:
Blogger ID:
Blog:
Category on SuppliesMiniBlog:
Curates:

Etsy shop:
Name:
Blogger ID:
Blog:
Category on SuppliesMiniBlog:
Curates:

Seller Question Forum

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Please check these resources before posting:

Sellers: add a mini

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have a question?
Comment below & Volunteers will post replies.

About Page

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The SuppliesMiniBlog was created as a companion site to the Etsy MiniBlog

This free blog was created by Karen & Ryan, of Etsy shops schOOLLOcker and littleputbooks, respectively.

The mini blog is maintained by a dedicated group of Volunteers.
Please visit them often!

The purpose of this blog is to assist Etsy shops that specialize in selling supplies to have a place to showcase their offerings.

If you came here before hearing about Etsy.com we'd love to know how you found us! You may also leave a message in the Shopper suggestion forum with any ideas.

If you are a supply seller on Etsy and would your shop to be included on the blog, please read the information for Etsy sellers.

Boutique Shops

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Featured selections by the Founders
of the SuppliesMiniBlog:
a new shop spotlighted each week ~ check back often.

faro

faro
Beautiful Handmade Mosaic Supplies

Faro is a Mosaic Artist living in Southern California; she has been making and selling mosaics for almost 8 years.

In addition to selling her own stunning artwork on Etsy, her namesake shop specializes in high quality one-of-a-kind hand cut tiles & supplies for mosaic artists. Faro offers many types of gorgeous tiles that will delight artisans looking for the best materials for their craft: stained glass, vintage & antique china, specialty floral designs, embellishments and expertly cut solid color pieces, too.

Faro is uniquely qualified to understand what her customers want ~ visit her colorful shop to purchase finished mosaic pieces or gain inspiration for your own projects!

More fabulous Faro finds and creations can be seen in her two other shops: OhFaro [all types of jewelry] and SoChicVintage [uncut china and wonderful vintage goods].

Take a sneak peek at these shops below!

Founders & Administrators

schOOLLOcker
DottyRal

Previously featured Boutique Shops can be visited here.

Buttons

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GramsVintageButtons

AllButtons

maybe

vintagebuttonsplus

Buttonstash

ladeebee

vidalbuttons

Candlemaking

1990-01-28T17:32:00.003-05:00

Craft & Reference Books

1990-01-28T17:00:00.003-05:00

Digital Media

1990-01-28T01:56:00.006-05:00

piddix

DKMRamay15

brendee2006

greenka

kfcollection

magpiemine

Ends & Oddities

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Shops featured in this section contain a mixture of all sorts of unusual supplies, materials or tools for crafts, collages, artwork ... you never know what you'll find here!

flyingcircus

Krazykatedesigns

Pinkee

ineedthat

AlteredArtSupplies

textmessages

Ephemera: page 7

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Ephemera: page 6

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Ephemera: page 5

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Ephemera: page 4

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Ephemera: page 3

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Ephemera: page 2

1990-01-24T22:01:00.002-05:00

Ephemera

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oldpaper

mostlyvintage

ducttapeanddenim

imagineart7

paperink

lavogue

decadence2artbar

persimmonsgal

Fabric & Notions, Page 4

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4

Coming soon!

Pages 1, 2, 3, 4

Fabric & Notions, Page 3

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4

Coming Soon!

Pages 1, 2, 3, 4

Fabric & Notions, Page 2

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4

historicallydestash

BrickHouseFabrics

secretcake

sweetside

fabricsnquilts

theheydayshop

haannh

cowgirlsnaps

VARIEGATED

woolenmore

FabricSamples

lisaslittlecreations

Pages 1, 2, 3, 4

Fabric & Notions

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KimonoMomo

Itsgottogo

livinonthefringe

acinom

Fabricoutlet

feltcraftstudio

MyHeartandsew

trimgoddess

Mwendas

ThreadThisFabric

BamblueFabrics

AudreysFabricAndTrim

Pages 1, 2, 3, 4

Eclectic Variety

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Shops featured here offer a diverse variety of commercial supplies.

SCHOOLLOCKER

The Artist's Closet

beckandcallgirl

InspirationCottage

Virago Creations

FromJapanWithLove

craftergirl

grandmothersattic

TheSupplyStation

pallavik

page 2

Eclectic Variety, page 2

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pages 1, 2

chattycathieart

eviestoolemporium

CacheCache

eclecticcurio

theOther

beadcomber

sinkdaisy

pages 1, 2

Glasswork Materials

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Flores Tanis Studio Supplies

glasshousesupplies

Fiber

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smokymountainfibers

yarntospin

Jewelry: Misc Supplies, Page 2

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Pages 1, 2

dimestoreemporium

mimibeads

wyswygdestashpks

Sweetkate

Irishwater

lakeeriebeachglass

windspirit

suppliesforu

dividivadesign

mamabearsdestash

AnnieHowes

aldesigns

Pages 1, 2

Jewelry: Plastic Materials

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omgliastash

Jewelry: Misc. Supplies

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beachgemming

westcostseaglass

BigFish

Bullybeads

cathysjewels

desertdatura

windspirit

BeadNeeds

Illumine

Page 2

Jewelry: Findings

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mermaidsdowry

MissEileen

originalfindings

barenakedfindings

christianhaylie

CardsAndCraft

findingsforay

Jewelry: Embellishments

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justjaynes

theswansnest

JadeDogBead

Jewelry: Beads, Page 2

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pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

LillysBeadBox

cassowarysupplies

beadbrats

jNicLoft

mountainshadowdesign

megagem

viviangastondesigns

artisticjewels

Plurfection

blacksheepbeads

PangaeaStash

charmsnfindings

pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Jewelry: Beads, Page 4

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pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Terrestrial

bradleybeads

fivesisters

PinkBirdBeads

rougeriverbeads

gahooletreesupplies

beadbrats

megagem

flamingojunctionToo

borneodiva

jivah

yndigo1

pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Jewelry: Beads, Page 5

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pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

artdawgs

Springbeads

cbeads

Rosemarybeads

theoriginalbead

YummyTreasures

a2zDesigns

pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Jewelry: Beads, Page 3

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pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

bubblegumgoods

BHBeads

surprisesupplies

JadeDogBeads

floweredskybeads

pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Jewelry: Beads

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RJBEADS

EurekaEureka

CarDonCreativeDesign

ubbbusiness

Beads2string

BobbiThisnThat

Tammy's Treasures

qualitycraftsupplies

flamingojunctionToo

pages 2, 3, 4, 5

Kitchen

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Merchandising

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Mosaic

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This category is for shops that primarily sell commercial mosasic supplies:
please visit the Handmade Mosaic Supplies section to see additional shops.

beachcrafters

Mosaic: Page 2

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Mosaic: Page 5

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Mosaic: Page 3

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Mosaic: Page 4

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Paper

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twogirlzstuff

theseasonalcottage

ThePaperSource

Patterns

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PatternParlor

PatternMania

PatternGirl

PatternPeddler

PatternsAndSuch

historicallypatterns

Patternfamilias

Heychica

Artdoodads

Scrapbooking

1990-01-14T18:25:00.021-05:00

SCHOOLLOCKER

inkandescence

booksbyjme

capturedtimebooks

Kriskropmemories

momentintime

Sewing & Needlework

1990-01-13T18:25:00.005-05:00

PrairieStash

WooHooCrossStitch

ThePlayfulNeedle

berripatch

Shipping & Packaging

1990-01-13T01:54:00.003-05:00

ZebraLillyBeads

Soapmaking

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latherandlotions

Woodworking

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LessMagnets

Commercial Yarn

1990-01-09T18:25:00.009-05:00

HANDMADE

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Handmade Jewelry Supplies

1990-01-06T18:25:00.013-05:00

higherchakrasupply

MailleEtc

pomomamadesign

TheIvyLeaf

DuetSupplies

diba

alanahsattic

theuglydogranch

stonesoupsupplies

Handmade Beads, Page 5

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Beads, Page 4

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Beads, Page 3

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Beads, Page 2

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Beads

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blenderbach

lorilochner

BeadygirlBeads

nkpbeads

thedestash

paulinabeads

maryvsmith

Visart

Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Embellishments

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TheGeckosNest

EnamiEyes

ILoveYoyo

fixdesign

shesbattydesigns

Handmade Paper

1990-01-03T18:37:00.006-05:00

CSpaperandbeads

ClaudiasCreations

kapara

Handmade Patterns, Page 5

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Patterns, Page 4

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Patterns, Page 3

1990-01-02T19:19:00.000-05:00

Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Patterns, Page 2

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Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Patterns

1990-01-02T19:15:00.007-05:00

WooHooCrossStitch

whitepaw

diyfluffies

Pages 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,

Handmade Tools & Studio Accessories

1990-01-01T18:37:00.004-05:00

DOTTYRAL

Handmade & Hand Dyed Yarn

1990-01-01T18:25:00.014-05:00

THEPAINTEDTIGER

Kitty Grrlz Hand Spun Yarns

pancakeandlulu

fearlessfibers

yarnchef

LittleGreyCatDesigns

StashUpYarns

Atomicblue

Graphics & Promos

1989-12-29T18:37:00.011-05:00

Bannerbee

ButtonDivas

bitsycreations

WildMagicDesignStudio

SassyCat

MommieMadeIt

UrArtist EMPTY THRU JAN

preciouspasttimes

VINTAGE

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Vintage Accessories: Page 10

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Vintage Accessories: Page 9

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Vintage Accessories: Page 8

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Vintage Accessories: Page 7

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