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{grow your online presence with Indie Shopography! a feature + giveaway}

December 19, 2011 ·
Filed Under: blog & handmade advice, giveaway, shop feature

This giveaway is now closed.

…I would guess that you do! ;] Today’s fabulous giveaway is from Emily of Indie Shopography, a 4-week ecourse that’s focused on small biz owners who want to develop and/or grow their online presence. Emily has 7 years of experience as a small business owner {amazing!} and has put together course content in the form of lessons, videos, printables, podcasts + community. Indie Shopography is awesome stuff ~ take a peek at this video to see what I mean:

Indie Shopography from emmarie Designs on Vimeo.

♥ Read on to learn more about Indie Shopography and how you can strengthen your biz with the help of this ecourse. Plus, there’s a giveaway at the end {a $99 value}!

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In the two years that emmarie Web Design has been running, I have helped well over 100 small creative businesses with branding and website development. I quickly became aware of a gap in knowledge where these business owners and the actual nuts and bolts of getting and running an online shop is concerned.

Indie Shopography is my attempt to educate small creative business owners about the ins and outs of starting and growing a business online.

It’s about discovering your online purpose, finding a content management system that works for you (also, explaining what a content management system even is), and lots of other topics you need to know before pouring in a crazy amount of money and/or [wo]man hours into building an online shop.

Indie Shopography first launched in August of 2011. The first round of this 4-week course began in September, and was both a blast and a hit. The second round is now open for registration and will begin on January 30th.

My biggest accomplishments with regards to my business are seeing clients’ businesses grow. When I can see a client, with whom I have developed a business idea into something wonderful and effective, take what we’ve created and all-out run with it, surpassing both their goals and my expectations, I sometimes just want to cry big happy tears.

Looking back at the last two years of my life, both personally and businessly (don’t worry, that’s a word), it’s that you have to take chances. You have to do things you aren’t positive about and you just have to take the risk. I’d rather regret doing something than not doing it. You’ll never succeed by not trying, and even if you fail you’ll have a good story.

For those wanting to open an online shop, know all your options. Even if you don’t commit to Indie Shopography, do your research! I cannot stress this enough. No business decision of this caliber should ever be made on a whim. I’m all about taking risks, but taking uneducated risks is not a smart move, more often than not.

A bit of research can give you the knowledge and confidence boost to go into this successfully. And success is goooood.

WANT TO WIN A BASIC SUBSCRIPTION TO INDIE SHOPOGRAPHY? – a $99 value?

Here’s how to enter:
Leave a comment below telling us why you’d love to win! {required}

For extra entries:
* Tweet this giveaway {then come back here and let us know you sent a tweet}:

    Want to grow your creative biz? Learn more about Indie Shopography + enter to win: http://bit.ly/tZSGP7, via @gussysews & @emmariedesigns

* Share this giveaway with your blog and facebook communities {then come back here and share the post/feed URL with us}

This giveaway will be open through Friday, December 23 and the winner will be announced the following week. Good luck! xoxo

PS. Can’t stand the wait? Register for Indie Shopography now!

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Comments

  1. Muthering Heights says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:53 am

    I would love to win, as my husband is starting a new business from scratch! Thank you so much for the entry! :)

  2. Muthering Heights says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:54 am

    I tweeted. :)

  3. Tecia says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:58 am

    I’d love this! Thank you.

  4. Brittany says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:05 am

    I would love to learn the ins and outs of running my own, very small so far, online biz!! This would be amazing!
    xx – brittany

  5. Brittany says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:08 am

    Tweeted this awesome giveaway!!

  6. Brittany says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:13 am

    posted giveaway on from my phone… http://www.thevillagepress.facebook.com … i think!!

    posted from my phone and can’t copy and paste on this computer, yikes! Hope you get a big response AND I hope that I win ;-)

    xx

  7. Nadir@StitchSense says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:41 am

    Oh wow, I would LOVE to win this giveaway. I’ve read so much about how to grow your online business & its so hard to filter what’s right for you or not. I’d love a chance to win this. :-)

  8. Lucy Jane says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:45 am

    Running a small business is always a learning process. I love when an e-course is geared toward the indie business owner. Would love to win!

  9. Lucy Jane says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:46 am

    just tweeted…

  10. Caroline @ The Modest Mom says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:50 am

    I would love to win this as I own a business online, and could always use more training in how to market it! Thank you!

  11. Liz says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:50 am

    I’d love to get some help with my online presence for my business!

  12. Caroline @ The Modest Mom says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:51 am

    I tweeted here: https://twitter.com/#!/TheModestMom/status/148762266542673920

  13. Nadir@StitchSense says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:51 am

    I tweeted about the giveaway! :-)

  14. Chrissy says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:51 am

    Oh, this is wonderful! I would love to win to give my little Etsy shop an energy boost!

  15. Chrissy says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:52 am

    I am off to tweet about the giveaway!

  16. Lauren says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:57 am

    I’d love to win because I am ALWAYS trying to learn more about running a business well!

  17. andi says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:09 am

    i have a new etsy shop and relatively new blog and would love the support and encouragement to grow them both! thanks for the opportunity!

  18. andi says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:11 am

    i fb’d about the giveaway! https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-hollie-rogue/200350536679767

  19. andi says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:11 am

    i tweeted about the giveaway @thehollierogue http://twitter.com/#!/thehollierogue/status/148767205457264640

  20. Lauren says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:16 am

    I want to win because my goal in 2012 is to get to where I can either quit my job or at least cut back my hours and focus on my OWN business. I think this would really give me the tools that I need to help me achieve that goal. I have dreamt of doing this for so long and now it is time to make that a reality and stop dreaming about it! Thanks for the chance!

  21. katie says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:19 am

    my business is just starting to take off so i would love help!! xo

  22. Kasey M. says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:38 am

    I’m working very hard right now to lay the foundation for my small business. This class would be amazing for me – an invaluable education that I know I need, but it isn’t currently in my budget. (Even though I know $99 for a 4 week course is a steal!). I would love to win. If not, I hope the course is still being offered in 6 months when I’ve had time to save up!

  23. abi says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:44 am

    I’d love to get some ideas to boost my online presence for my design and photography business! Thanks!

  24. Melissa G. says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:44 am

    I’m helping a friend start an etsy shop and we could really learn a lot from this!

  25. Lynda says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:45 am

    I have been playing with the idea of starting my own small business next year, so this would be perfect for me!

  26. Kasey M. says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:46 am

    I tweeted it! @BttnwoodCottage

  27. Kristin Offiler says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:47 am

    I would love to win this! Just this weekend I made the decision finally to launch my etsy shop. I’m building my inventory right now and plan to open on January 23. This course would be invaluable!!

  28. Kristin Offiler says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:48 am

    I tweeted!

    https://twitter.com/#!/KristinOffiler/status/148776472692260864

  29. Kristin Offiler says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:51 am

    And I shared with my FB community. Not sure how to post the link, though… I’m using Timeline and I’m not familiar with it yet. BUT! Maggie, I mentioned Gussy Sews, so hopefully you can see the share on your page.

    Thanks! :)

  30. katie says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:55 am

    I’d love this! I have great things, but I need help with branding and development!

  31. Jessica says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:00 am

    I am in the very beginning stages of starting my own business. My business will be largely dependent on the online market. I need direction and guidance and this course sounds like it would be an amazing boost to my (currently) unrealized dreams!

  32. Erin says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:15 am

    I would love to win because I have been praying about and really researching a new business idea. Since I am 98% sure I am going in this new direction, it would be nice to start off on the right foot!!

  33. Erin says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:17 am

    I Tweeted this giveaway! :)

    http://twitter.com/#!/ErinLauray/status/148783890826403841

  34. Erin says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:18 am

    I shared this giveaway on Facebook!

    http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=146675498775248&id=1467711469

  35. andee eve says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:22 am

    wow! this looks like an awesome course! would love to win! xo andee

  36. krystina / lollipops says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:30 am

    i would love to win this opportunity! i have a little handmade stationery shop and am beginning a new venture in web design. i think there’s ALWAYS room for learning! Indie Shopography looks absolutely perfect! thank you for hosting Gussy!

  37. krystina / lollipops says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:32 am

    tweeted ;)

  38. Skye @ Neathering Our Fest says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:34 am

    This kind of course is exactly what my blog + business needs for the year 2012! I am really focusing on developing my brand and my identity this year and I’d love to take this course to get me started!

  39. krystina / lollipops says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:35 am

    facebooked! http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000039949001

  40. Skye @ Neathering Our Fest says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:36 am

    I shared it on Facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/NeatheringourFest/posts/300433046661904

  41. Skye @ Neathering Our Fest says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:37 am

    And I tweeted about it here: https://twitter.com/#!/rinderceIIa/status/148788294270984192

  42. Chelsea says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:02 am

    I’d love to figure out how to continue to grow my blog and I’ve also been interested in starting an Etsy shop– so this would be very useful for me! Thanks for the giveaway!

  43. Chelsea says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:03 am

    I tweeted this giveaway >> chellywelly1

  44. Chelsea says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:06 am

    My friend, Morgan, and I just opened our Etsy shop a few weeks ago and have been learning a lot as we go. This would be an awesome chance for us to learn and grow. Thanks for the giveaway, Gussy! (P.S. You are a HUGE inspiration to us!)

  45. Hannah from FlyChicks says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:14 am

    I would love the chance to win something like this because I am at a standstill with my business. I need to take it to the next level, but I am drowning in fear, responsibility, commitment and doubt. All I think about is sewing and making my dream a reality, but I keep getting dragged down with doubt from others that really matter to me. All I want is to make this all “real” and focus on this aspect of my life full time. I know that it will be A LOT if hard work, but for the end result being happiness, I think it would all be worth it. To think that I could wake up and do what I love to do, and get paid for it, would be the ultimate goal!!!
    Fingers crossed. I want 2012 to be my year!

  46. Patty B. says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:18 am

    Oooh crossing my fingers and toes to win! My big goal for 2012 is to expand into wholesale accounts and start to partially rely on my shop income, so this is perfect timing. Thanks for the amazing giveaway!

  47. Patty B. says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:19 am

    Just tweeted! tweet tweet! tweet tweet!

  48. Claire @ Polkadot~pretties says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:30 am

    i tweeted :)

    @polkadotprettie

    xoxo

  49. Bess says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:35 am

    I’d love to win & get some awesome advise on growing my business!

  50. Cerrisse Wood says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:36 am

    This is awesome! I opened my little shop in September and business is slow. I would love to open up a little boutique, but I need to become successful online first. This would help me gain great tips on how to do that! :)

  51. Cerrisse Wood says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:37 am

    I tweeted!

    http://twitter.com/#!/ciecie85/status/148803918971928576

  52. Cerrisse Wood says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:39 am

    I shared on FB.

    https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=236067163132728&id=1399977987

  53. amy says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:08 am

    I’ve been thinking about opening an online shop for all of the things I make…this would push me over the edge!

  54. Jenny says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:26 am

    I would love to win this! I have a small handmade business, but predominantly sell at boutiques and local shops. I would love to increase my online sales, especially now that I am expecting a baby in May and hoping to become a stay-at-home/work-from-home mama!

  55. Sarah says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:29 am

    What a great idea. Sounds like it would be a good opportunity to grow and organize in the coming year!

  56. Jenna Allen says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:41 am

    I would love to win to help grow my new little small business!

  57. Lisa Nelson says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:51 am

    pick me, Maggs :)

  58. Kara B. says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:59 am

    I’ve had an online shop for almost a year. I’ve made wonderful friends & some loyal customers but I am ready to go big or go home.

  59. Allisa says

    December 19, 2011 at 12:10 pm

    I’m always looking to grow and I really appreciate her approach with Indie Shopography. Crossing my fingers on this one ;)

  60. Beth says

    December 19, 2011 at 12:12 pm

    I just opened an online shop last February and I would LOVE to learn how to grow it into a success!

  61. Amber Dixon says

    December 19, 2011 at 12:45 pm

    I would love to win because I’m in the process of starting a handmade business!

  62. Amber Dixon says

    December 19, 2011 at 12:47 pm

    I tweeted about the giveaway @dixondialogue

  63. Tanesha (CraftyGardenMom) says

    December 19, 2011 at 1:02 pm

    This sounds like a great course! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

  64. erin says

    December 19, 2011 at 1:29 pm

    I’d love this. I’m a local girl, I love that interaction with the client at a fair or through word of mouth, but selling online has a lot of ease. I’d like to learn more on how to grow that without going crazy! :)

  65. Cat says

    December 19, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    I would love to win! I’m at the crossroads of either finding a way to make my business grow, or having to close my shop. I can use all the help I can get!

  66. Cat says

    December 19, 2011 at 1:51 pm

    I tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/MimiBabyB/status/148852565038219264

  67. Stephanie Holden says

    December 19, 2011 at 2:47 pm

    This would be a super blessing for sure! My business is just a few months old… This would be a tremdous help!

  68. Jill says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    I would love to win this giveaway because I could really use some one-on-one mentoring on this topic!

  69. Jill says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:11 pm

    Also tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/LePetitHoot

  70. Lexi says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:34 pm

    I am just starting my own small business and would love to win this course to learn more about the small business process.

  71. Maureen S says

    December 19, 2011 at 4:36 pm

    I would love to win this because 2012 is the year I plan to open a shop and need much help the the online presence arena. This would be a great course that would help me avoid some potential mistakes and start me off on the right foot…even the left foot would be ok, as long as I’m off. Thank you for the chance to win.

  72. Mindy Harris says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    i am a creative mind but NEED business sensibility. i know success doesn’t happen overnight and would love to learn how i can make my Etsy shop and blog more noticeable.

  73. Mindy Harris says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    i tweeted it.

  74. Mindy Harris says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:16 pm

    facebooked it https://www.facebook.com/HarrisMindy/posts/343468632336905

  75. rouge & whimsy says

    December 19, 2011 at 5:59 pm

    I have so many ideas but need a little extra boost! This would be perfect!

  76. Rebecca says

    December 19, 2011 at 6:55 pm

    I’d love to win so I can become a more efficient, savvy business owner with a strong presence online.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

  77. Andrea says

    December 19, 2011 at 7:52 pm

    I have so many little things i love to make and sell but would love to know how to help this grow into something bigger!

  78. Jennifer says

    December 19, 2011 at 8:53 pm

    I just opened a shop this month. I could certainly use some help on where to go from here.

  79. jordan chaffin says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:07 pm

    I will probably be the only guy inthe room, but the course sounds great! I’m in the planning stages of launching my business from home, and this would be a great help. Thanks

  80. Lorilee @ Loving Simple Living.com says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    I am just trying to be my blog going and have so much to learn. Love your site.

  81. Lorilee @ Loving Simple Living.com says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    tweeted

  82. thechattymommy says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:11 pm

    With the economy the way it is, I would love to get my business off the ground!

  83. jordan chaffin says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:20 pm

    I tweeted the giveaway @jordanr32

  84. Ashlee says

    December 19, 2011 at 9:29 pm

    I’d love to win! :) I’ve recently started sewing and would like to take it to the next level — a business!

  85. Jody says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:45 pm

    Oooo I would lOvE to win this!! I have skills, but NO idea how to turn it into a biz…. a mommy/painter/mosaic artist doesn’t learn those things in school : /
    Sincerely, stuck.

  86. Amanda {at} Royal Daughter Designs says

    December 19, 2011 at 10:59 pm

    I have a brand new small business and would love to get learn more about growing it!

    Thanks for the giveaway

  87. Amanda {at} Royal Daughter Designs says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:21 pm

    I tweeted: https://twitter.com/#!/aroyaldaughter/status/148991221086425088

  88. Nicole says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:54 pm

    I would love to win this giveaway, because I’m looking to grow my online business in as many ways as possible!

  89. Nicole says

    December 19, 2011 at 11:55 pm

    I tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/#!/Bip_and_bop/status/149004844752056320

  90. canda says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:12 am

    I recently opened a vintage etsy shop and I need a jump start!

  91. Samantha says

    December 20, 2011 at 12:13 am

    I would love to win this giveaway as it is my dream to start my own online store aiming to one day own a boutique. I am still lacking in confidence about beginning this journey but I am trying to learn as much as I can. Winning this would mean that I am able to learn more and have the knowledge and the courage to open my own store. :)

  92. Carissa says

    December 20, 2011 at 8:41 am

    My husband and I have always talked about my dream; when it could begin to come true, how it would come true, the right steps to take, etc. Just recently we’ve decided that in order for it to happen we have to just start. My passion is photography and it’s not a hobby, it’s more than a love and want (hard to explain). Well, anyway, I will be starting my own small business in the next month or so and would love all the help and advice I can get-I want this to be successful! I want to make people happy seeing their reflection in the photos I take! :)

  93. Emily says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:32 am

    I could use a boost in my biz; also, DH is finally thinking about making the jump to a biz online – I would like to win more on his behalf.

  94. Emily says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:33 am

    And I just tweeted this giveaway.

  95. Rachel @evienlizzie.com says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:26 am

    I would love to win because I have had my business for almost two years and I am ready to take it to the next level!

  96. Rachel @evienlizzie.com says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:26 am

    Tweeted!
    @evienlizzie

  97. Liza says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:33 am

    I am opening a shop this month! Could TOTALLY use some practical advice!

  98. Liza says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:35 am

    http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=501067002 Facebooked.

  99. danielle m. says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:39 am

    I would love to win not only for my business Hopeknots, but because everything I do and learn I teach inner city middle/high school girls how to do as well, we are teaching them entrepreneur skills right now and about becoming an opportunity, and the more I teach them about crocheting/design the more they will have ownership in the business, Hopeknots (that funds the program they are a part of!), until eventually I can turn it over to them and it will be theirs!! Any professional business help we could get would be a HUGE blessing!!

  100. Carly says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:16 am

    I would love to win this . Where can I begin ? I need it all directions, advice on how to even get started .My friend Nina and I want to pursue our dreams of owning our own online biz.

  101. Jane @ The Borrowed Abode says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:53 am

    I’d love to win this! I’ve had my shop for about 8 months now, and I’ve learned a lot but I am ALWAYS eager to learn more and more and more!! :) In my opinion, you can’t continue to grow as a business owner unless you keep learning.

  102. Jane @ The Borrowed Abode says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:55 am

    I tweeted! http://twitter.com/#!/borrowedabode/status/149185923094028288

  103. Ashley says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    I would love to win this to learn more of the ins and outs of running a small business!

  104. Ashley says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:06 pm

    Tweeted about the giveaway!
    @thevanillatulip

  105. Elena @ Breakfast for Dinner says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:16 pm

    I could really use some help setting up an online shop. Thanks!

  106. EFY says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:22 pm

    I think Shopography would be wonderful to win. I desire to start an online shop but need to research more before taking the plunge. Looks like it would be a perfect opportunity to learn. Blessings

  107. JESSICA says

    December 20, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    Shopography would really help me! I am afraid I need to learn EVERYTHING about running an online shop.

  108. Wendy says

    December 20, 2011 at 2:50 pm

    i would love to win this. I have just dipped my toes in and opened an etsy shop. I have a blog that I just started as well. I would like in the new year to make this my business and to be able to quit my JOB. Gussy Sews is one of the reasons that I have done this in the past month. I have read blogs for years and thought to myself, that could work for me. Just now is the season in my life opening to make it happen. I will be making it happen! Thanks for the giveaway! I also blogged about it. http://uniquebywendy.blogspot.com/2011/12/i-said-it.html

  109. Erica says

    December 20, 2011 at 3:09 pm

    I am really wanting my business to take off in 2012 & this course sounds awesome!

  110. Erica says

    December 20, 2011 at 3:11 pm

    I tweeted:
    https://twitter.com/#!/BisforBoy

  111. Jaimie says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:06 pm

    This giveaway would be absolutely amazing for me. I mean a. maze. ing. I’m just starting out with an online biz and I would love to learn from a seasoned pro! I’m a bit scared and want to do things right… But I’m not sure what “right” is. Thanks for the opportunity!!

  112. Equest2005 says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:38 pm

    I would LOVE to win this package!! I really need the help, as I don’t have any business experience (except as a consumer of course). Need help badly!

  113. amy says

    December 20, 2011 at 4:50 pm

    Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this! I’m anxious to learn more about growing my business! Thanks for doing the giveaway!

  114. Marci Girl says

    December 20, 2011 at 5:04 pm

    I would love to grow my business in the next year and actually step it up a notch!

  115. Christina Clarke says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:00 pm

    I would love to win this because I have been contemplating opening an indie business for some time I just feel like I don’t have enough knowledge about the basics to make it successful.

  116. Christina Clarke says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:04 pm

    I shared about this giveaway on Twitter @aCREATIVEgal

  117. Christina Clarke says

    December 20, 2011 at 7:05 pm

    I shared about this giveaway on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/aCREATIVEgal

  118. Autumn says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    Oh ma gosh! I NEED to win this. I have had a shop and blog for about 9 months now and I could really use some direction. My goal is to quit my day job and do what I LOVE while getting to enjoy time at home with my two sweet little girls.

  119. Autumn says

    December 20, 2011 at 9:04 pm

    I tweeted!

  120. Jenni says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:30 pm

    We would love to have our shoppe online….but we are hesitant at times. Would love to win this to kick us in gear:) Jenni K.

  121. Joselyn says

    December 20, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    What a great opportunity! Would love to take this course!

  122. Erin says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    Santa please bring me this for christmas, if not I want to win this sooo bad! I have had my shop for a year now and I really want it to become the success that Gussy has had and many more like her. I need some help and direction on how to build shop and what I can do better! :)

  123. Erin says

    December 20, 2011 at 11:52 pm

    I tweeted about this @grlnhercraftbox !

  124. Erin says

    December 21, 2011 at 12:00 am

    I posted about the contest on FB! https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Girl-and-Her-Craftbox-Designs/114559878605026

  125. Amy Lynne says

    December 21, 2011 at 6:38 am

    I’d love to have a guide to making my little business grow and make me a very busy girl! I.S. sounds amazing!

  126. Amy Lynne says

    December 21, 2011 at 6:40 am

    Just tweeted about it! :)

  127. Cindy @ Creating at Home says

    December 21, 2011 at 8:25 pm

    I would love to win this prize! My goal for 2012 is to have a successful online business and I have a lot to learn!

  128. sara says

    December 22, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    I would love to win this because frankly….I can use ALL the help I can get!!

  129. sara says

    December 22, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    *tweeted*

  130. heather smith says

    December 22, 2011 at 2:38 pm

    I would love to win this so that I can learn some new stuff (we are always learning!), network with like minded individuals and get motivated by people that may have the same goals as myself! I love taking courses to pick up a few pointers and get a new fresh perspective on things =)

  131. Jaime says

    December 22, 2011 at 4:55 pm

    This would be fantastic! I’ve had on online shop for a while, but would like to focus a bit more on it in 2012. My business is more than just about me, but also supporting orphan care. I would love to be able to grow that and take it further!

  132. SewTara says

    December 22, 2011 at 7:44 pm

    Oh wow sounds like a great course!
    Fingers crossed over here.

  133. Lauren says

    December 22, 2011 at 10:04 pm

    2012 is my year for my shop. I have big plans and this ecourse would help me achieve these goals!

  134. Lauren says

    December 22, 2011 at 10:05 pm

    I tweeted via @elephantstrunk4

  135. Trish says

    December 22, 2011 at 10:17 pm

    I would love to win this cource b/c my online jewelry biz is currently in a rut. I want to grow & find success, but seem to just keep spinning my wheels.

  136. Trish says

    December 22, 2011 at 10:19 pm

    Just tweeted the giveaway! :) (@jewelsbytrish)

  137. Trish says

    December 22, 2011 at 10:21 pm

    Posted the giveaway on Facebook too. (http://www.facebook.com/JewelsbyTrish)

  138. Nichelle says

    December 23, 2011 at 1:41 am

    I want my business to grow!!

  139. Nichelle says

    December 23, 2011 at 1:42 am

    tweeted

  140. Nichelle says

    December 23, 2011 at 1:43 am

    posted on fb.

    http://www.facebook.com/VintageWannaBee

  141. tiffany kraght says

    December 23, 2011 at 10:15 am

    i would love to win because i’ve just been in a blogging funk…i suppose i need something to kickstart my mojo again!!!

  142. Julie F says

    December 23, 2011 at 1:55 pm

    it would be sooo wonderful to win this cuz my sister and i have had a local shop for about five yrs now and at the beginning of the new year will be closing it and going online! sounds like an awsome course!

  143. Heather D says

    December 23, 2011 at 10:42 pm

    Just started my website/blog and trying to decide in which direction I should move. There is so much information that it is almost overwhelming. The I.S. video repeated all the same topics that I have had questions about. This e-course would definitely help answer some of my questions, AND Emily looks like a fun person to work with. :)

  144. Katie @ Making This Home says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:33 am

    I remember spending a lot of time looking at Emily’s site not too long ago. I love what she’s doing, and I’d be THRILLED to jump into her class. fingers crossed!

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Maggie Whitley weaves her writings around joy in motherhood, homemaking, faith, and simple living. She homeschools her children, enjoys a quiet room while reading, and roars with laughter over the challenges & delights of motherhood. Maggie and her husband, along with their four young children, live in metro-Detroit. She has been writing online since 2008.
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Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomo Another batch of “fun mail” is headed out tomorrow :) small celebrations like this are very life giving! PS. thinking of starting a zoom book club — I need more sisterhood in my life. 👏🏻📖
The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are The house is quiet. The heat is on. The pages are turning. The tea is calm. 🖤☕️🧺📖
Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his ful Breakfast with Buzz! If only you could see his full costume and laser blaster and of course the Buzz action figure he flys around 🌟💚💙💨someone has discovered a superhero crush! #joyinmotherhood #slowmornings #surprisedbymotherhood // Landon @ 2.5yo
Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to Today on my blog I have a list of books I hope to read this year. Plus my reading goal for the year. And a few practicals ways I fit in reading as a mama of four young children & homeschooling them. Basically, all the good stuff ☺️💓📖 #maggiewhitleydotcom #readersofinstagram #read #readmorebooks
It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the fu It was the perfect opportunity to rearrange the furniture as we took the tree down Tuesday midday. Def one of my fav things to do.🎄👋🏻 We made it through our first week back to school since mid-December! It was rough to begin but ended with high fives. ⭐️✏️This morning I zoomed with a mama friend and I’m impressed with the many topics we covered. Sisterhood is sooooo necessary! ☕️👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼

Just a few cheery memories from my week! How about you?
Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activiti Book reading! One of my best “Maggie” activities. I finished my last book moments before 2020 ended, which brought my started list to a close. Small joys add up to big joys ;)

What are you reading this year? Currently?

How many books are you planning to read? What’s your goal?

I’ll share what’s on my list for 2021 soon as I received some nice titles at Christmas. 📖✨🤍
We’re driving home in the dark of the winter nig We’re driving home in the dark of the winter night after a beautiful, hard & intentional couple of days working on a project ✨I’m committed to work on this this year; 2021 is already great. 🤩🤐😘
Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last Ohhhhh, this year. Ohhhh, specifically these last 3 months. I’ve had more anxiety than ever, and it’s seriously putting me on my knees in prayer —almost daily. My mind and chest aren’t unfamiliar of the attacks, but the grip it’s had on me since September has been so strong. The attacks are painful. But... Worship music has been one of my main healers. 🎶I know God is close to the broken-hearted (Psalm 34:18), and singing this truth really soothes me. Social media has been a big trigger for anxiety for me. I don’t want to “miss out on my life”, which is why I’ve hugely stepped back in posting and scrolling. 

One song in particular comes to mind:

“We step into Freedom. 
We step into all you have for us.” -Bethel Music & Jenn Johnson

There IS freedom from the anxiety attacks. For me: music, scripture, eating healthy, vitamins, rest, crying, prayer, honesty — these things help tremendously. Also getting up and MOVING when my anxiety sits on me like a boulder, that helps too. 🖤

Another soothing truth is from the end of Psalm 34:19 — “many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the lord delivers him of them all.”

Seriously. Thank you lord. Thank you for music and for rest and for the words in your book. I need them. I need You. I need Your freedom. I trust you’ll deliver me.
Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” Nearing the end of my “20 letters in 20 weeks” challenge. Many stayed in Michigan, but mail was also sent to Colorado, Texas, California, Indiana, and Arizona. I loved this personal exercise! I have just one question: who will be my pen-pal for 2021? ✏️💌
We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk We piled in the car this morning for a nature walk. When I finally walked out and sat down, they shouted, “THE QUEEN! EVERYBODY CHEER FOR THE QUEEN!” (yes, they really call me that...☺️💓☺️)

I brought our basket of mittens and gloves and hats. The older two brought RC cars. Bauer the dog came along; we had a wonderful time on our walk.

The afternoon was harder, but overall the day was sandwiched between two really sweet time slots.

Bedtime tonight was wonderful. We read two chapters from our read aloud and Max lost another baby tooth.

This job I have, it really wears me down AND fills me up. It’s a constant take away AND fill up. Even when the moments feel so fitful, I know the story is rich. 

🕯🌙 Hello, sweet slumber. You’re carrying my babies away to a peaceful land. Goodnight, my children. Goodnight.

#motherhood #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodissanctifying #naturewalk #michigan
There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every co There’s a woman on Instagram I check on every couple of weeks because she is so sparkly & cheerful. She shares little pep talks, she wears fuchsia lipstick. She says, “like so, like that” when she’s explaining something. She’s a hoot. I love the joy that bursts from her eyes when she talks. In her own unique ways, her perspectives pull back the fog I often find myself in. I’m a weary mama, and her energy and gentleness feels nurturing, though I haven’t met her... I would love to meet her. 👩🏽‍🤝‍👩🏼I’m inspired by the snippets of life she shares online. Thank you, Tabitha for sharing your light. 🕯💓💄🌿@iamtabithabrown
What has kept you and your home busy as of late? F What has kept you and your home busy as of late? For us, it’s this…

The sound of Julia Robert’s calming voice is playing in the background of our playroom. Yesterday we finished another read aloud, Charlotte’s Web, so today my children are watching the movie. Knowing in-detail the lessons they are learning, along with reading books together, definitely adds to the joy of motherhood; the joy of teaching my children and being with them for so many hours each day. We experience so much together. Even when things feel chaotic at home, when I can’t call something by the correct name they still long to be near me and work alongside me. Tired has been a dear companion to me for the last seven years, but my children are gentle with their responses.

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It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of It’s the season of perpetual hope. 🎄✨📖Of books that shape our minds, of anticipation, of creative projects that mar our kiddos clothing (but morph our memories into beauty). Oh right! There are cookies cooling on the counter — gotta go! ✌🏻
Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland Keeping my hands busy (making wooden bead garland for our tree; link posted to Stories) and my mind inspired (watching HGTV). I really enjoy the quiet of the evening after a full, rich day. God is so kind to give this to me today. What have you received today? 🎄💫📿
This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergra This guy is my steady; my Zack. This is a latergram from October, from one of our many fall adventures with the kids. We had so many fun day trips, I don’t even remember where this was taken 👏🏻⭐️. I’m gonna guess Cranbrook Gardens.
This morning I sat on the front porch and read my This morning I sat on the front porch and read my book & drank coffee. The birds were with me, nearly a hundred of them. Fluttering from rooftop to treetop to hiding inside the bushes. So beautiful and calm. Mother culture... the path to joy in motherhood & homemaking.
Well kiddos, we had a great summer together! 🥳👏🏻🛴⛱🍦🤸🏼‍♀️🎨🎹🏊🏻‍♂️🧺🎠📚📺🍿🌿🌷☀️🚲

Thanks for coming along with me to the pool, nature trails, the park, hosting friends in our backyard, reading adventures, popcorn & movie night, art, planting flowers, planting a garden, bike rides, neighborhood walks, lake swimming, and supplying the ice cream truck w/ roughly $84 this summer. 

I loved our time together! 🥰🧒🏼👩🏻👧🏼🧒🏻

And the great news is this: we have autumn to enjoy together, too! 👏🏻🌾🍃🍂 so thankful.
Even if you don’t have students learning at home Even if you don’t have students learning at home, these ten “field trip” ideas will give your day a boost. 

When your mind feels foggy, step outside. When your home feels too small or too big, step outside. When the bickering is loud or your internal criticism is high, step outside. 

Give yourself (and your family) the joy of an adventure away from the home. 

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It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of It’s come to my realization there’s plenty of time these days to craft a letter when I wash dishes, take my kids on a walk, or take care of our garden. All that silence, it makes my internal monologue even louder 🤣. 

Many times we are out & about in the neighborhood and I think, “oh the flowers surrounding your porch are lovely!” Or, “wow” (to the elderly man) “you have such a great smile, thanks for sharing it with us!” Wouldn’t it be great to jot that down in a card and send it through the mail as well?

We are always in need of community & kind words! 🌷💬

I remember many years ago, when nearly pregnant with another baby and our personal finances were THE PITS, my best friend came over with $500 cash. Just to bless us. She also included a personal note. Of course, I’ve always known how special personal notes are, but this card really meant so much.

And so I’ve decided as the year-end nears: wouldn’t it be nice to send a letter a week for the final 20 weeks we have left in 2020. Me thinks so 🙂. 

Community & kind words: I’m coming for you!

PS. wanna join me in sending 20 cards by Dec. 31?
🖤working on our school room, mid-process update 🖤working on our school room, mid-process update! this wall is inspired by @mygrandparentschair 👏🏻 

I saw her feature in a recent issue of “Better Homes & Gardens” and I was all 🤩🤩over her foyer. I’m using 1/2” black masking tape (mistake-making friendly) instead of paint, also renter friendly. 

Working on this project has been so good for my mental health. Doing > worrying.
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