nicilaskin

International Postal Rate Increase

As many of you are probably aware, the US Postal service has decided to double the rate of International First Class Mail from $6.39 to $12.85. Most Etsy  sellers knew...

Pancake dies - a how to...

How its made - by Nici Laskin this is long but maybe someone will appreciate a post like this I am showing you how a so called pancake die is...

Why I went to McDowell

When it comes to working for yourself, starting your own business, or the infamous "work from home" career, there are two unique groups: those that manage to not work at...

Fun with Tellurium

With the storm clouds still hovering over Scottsdale Arizona and temperatures barely getting above 50F,   we decided to have a little fun with the element Tellurium. Number 52 on...

The Greatest Challenge for Small Business

In sifting through the Etsy forums today, I came across yet another seller with hopes, dreams, and ambitions of finding success as a full-time seller and finally being able to...

One Motherplucker of a Start

Having an online business always has its degrees of surprises and mysteries, but at least there is a guitar pick to suit just about every mood, quandary, or feeling. 2015...