Author Archives: Brittany Bly

How to Make the Most of the Holidays – Small Business Growth Strategies

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The holidays are the biggest time of year for any retail business. The statistics are crazy! Over 450 Billion Dollars will likely be spent on gifts this year according to the National Retail Federation. Online will account for over 100 billion of that total. For a handmade craft businesses those numbers may be more elusive. […]

DIY Hand Dyed Tights with Kool-Aid

How to Dye Tights with Kool Aid Pop Shop America

The Fall and Winter months are my favorites! Mostly because of the additional fashion accessory choices, with some warm beverages and a pleasant fire pit gathering or two thrown in for good measure. Cooler weather is (hopefully) right around the elemental corner, and that means we can finally wear full-coverage clothing without collapsing! That being said, […]

How to See What Content from Your Website Others Have Pinned on Pinterest

See What's Been Pinned on Pinterest by Others in this easy tutorial

Pinterest is a giant of social media. We at Pop Shop absolutely love it. It’s perfect for creative businesses. The pins that you create are permanent and can get repinned at any time. It’s full of handmade goods and the best place to see dreamy, idealized, beautiful, creative everything. Many pins are direct from Etsy.com […]

Something Borrowed, Something Blue: An Interview With Ramon Maiden

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It’s time to reveal my chat with the humble and worldly Ramon Maiden. He has a special style using small ball-point pens or water and ink to decorate old photos, vintage postcards, wooden hands and even porcelain figurines with intricate, tiny tattoos. His art is beautiful and easy to love. Let’s have a look-see and peer into […]