venshida

@venshida (4836)

United States • Age 64

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Discussions (459)

venshida's Discussions

Any one makes soy candles

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 31 Jan 12

I am trying to come up with new craft ideas, and I am toying with the idea of doing soy candles. I did some research online. but I figure I might get better information here. If you make soy candles, would you say it is...

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Do you analyze your goals regularly or even at the end of the year

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 25 Jan 12

This year I have started something new. In the past, I never took time to analyze what products sold well what items were not selling and where I am getting more of my sales. This year, I sat down and considered all these...

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Anybody using Pinterest

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 25 Jan 12

I hope I am not breaking any Mylot rules, but I just discover this site and love it. I am spending more time there now than on Facebook. Even though, I am still in the learning phase I really love it.

online

site

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What can I do to get more likes on my Facebook page

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 4 Dec 11

I created a Facebook page for my business, but I have only 12 likes. Any suggestions on how I could get more likes.

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Is bamboo yarn similar to cotton yarn

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 20 May 11

I went to my favorite craft store to purchase cotton yarn, and I saw several skeins of bamboo yarn. I am not familiar with bamboo yarn, and was curious to know if it is similar to cotton yarn.

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Have you ever taken a break from sewing or do you sew all the time

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 8 May 11

Well, I have not sewed anything in over two or three years. Last week, I went to Target and ventured over to the hair accessories area. I saw headbands for $7.99 really simple stuff. I thought I can make some of those myself. So,...

fabric

headbands

sewing

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Anyone ever add crochet to fabric

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 8 May 11

I have some extra fabric not enough to make a top, and I thought maybe adding crochet to the top. It is a simple project. I am going to gather the bottom and sew it to the crocheted section. If it comes out good, I will make other...

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Etsy or Artfire

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 4 Jan 11

Which site provides you with more sales Etsy or Artfire? I have been visiting Artfire a lot lately to browse, and I am wondering if I should list some of my items there or on Etsy. I tried Etsy in the past and no success. However,...

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Anyone set any crochet goal 2011

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 1 Jan 11

I think for 2011. I would like to learn Solomon stitch, and the cable stitch. I am having hard time with these stitches. I tried several times with no success.

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Anyone takes credit cards at craft shows

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 28 Nov 10

Someone I know told me, they accept credit card payments at craft shows. They use Propay. I reviewed the website, and I am wondering if anyone has used their services and what is your opinion?

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Do you know a crafter who underpriced their craft and what is your opinion

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 23 Nov 10

Here is why I am asking this question, I have a booth in a flea market, and there is another lady who crochets. She makes hats, scarves and lap afghan. I make the same items, but different design. Yesterday, I went into her booth...

craft

crochet

underprice

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Anybody ever crochet a baby cocoon

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 21 Nov 10

I saw a crochet baby cocoon and it look really cute. They also look simple to make. I was wondering if anybody made any and if it was easy to make.

baby

crochet cocoon

handmade

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Anyone make custom kids alpa beads bracelet

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 3 Oct 10

I took a break from my online store because sales were kind of slow, and I notice selling in person was giving me a better return. Well, I rented a booth in a Flea market in an area with good traffic flow about 6 weeks ago, and I...

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Anyone ever use the market place on Facebook

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 27 Jul 10

I got an email today indicating my Facebook friends posted items on the market place. Of course, I click the link and looked at their products. I was curious has anyone use the market place. What did you post and did you sell the...

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Anyone ever tried those refurbish ink cartridge

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 25 Jul 10

I have a HP printer, and the ink cartridges are so expensive. I usually buy them on Ebay and lately they are hard to find. Well, I purchase a couple several months ago, and I got an email today indicating they have refurbish...

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Anybody sick of house hunters on HGTV

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 25 Jul 10

Every time, I turn my TV to HGTV it is showing House Hunters. I use to like HGTV, but I think they have gone overboard with this non-stop House Hunters. Anybody sick of this show?

hgtv

house hunters

tv show

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How do I keep squirrel from eating my tomato

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 24 Jul 10

I plant a tomato plant awhile back, and I watered it etc. Yesterday, I notice it had two small green tomatoes. I am really excited because I did not think it was going to thrive because I planted it late in the season. Anyone have...

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Wow, it is hot here. What is your temperature today

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 24 Jul 10

It is hot in Georgia. Since June, it has been really hot. I hate to complain, but my air conditioner is broken. I don't have the money to fix it. I have two fans going, but it is still hot. I am thinking of having a garage sale...

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Do you have an ex as a friend on Facebook

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 23 Jul 10

I was curious if anyone had an ex as a friend on Facebook. If not, would you add a ex as your friend. I don't see anything wrong with having an ex as a friend.

ex spouse

girlfriend

relationship

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Anyone suffer from Eczema

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 18 Jul 10

A close family member was just diagnose with this condition. Their primary care doctor gave him a prescription cream. It does not appears as if it is working. They have a follow up visit in a couple of days. I am just curious if...

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