I know I talk about this all the time, but it’s so true — one of my very favorite things about the Gussy Sews community is the encouragement you all bring, to me and to each other. Sometimes it comes in the form of handmade, other times it’s business chatter, and some times [perhaps my favorite form?] is daily life. Handmade is a huge part of my life, it brought me to know so many of you. Almost three years ago I left my day job because my handmade business was thriving. I love to encourage others to take the leap, too… and that’s where our Seasonal Gift Guides come into the picture.
We’re currently booking for the Summer Gift Guide. June, July and August are such fun months — family vacations, parties/baby showers, longer afternoons/evenings spent outside, weddings, barbeques, lots of sunshine — and I’m sure you can think of an event during one of those months where you’ll need a gift? ♥ That’s where our 2013 Summer Gift Guide is handy.
Click here to sign-up for our 2013 Summer Gift Guide
In just a few weeks we’ll be launching our 2013 Summer Gift Guide — yeow! In the meantime, below are all the details you’ll need to know for including your handmade shop in our gift guide:
Our Summer Gift Guide is an incredible way to connect Indie Biz owners with loyal customers who are passionate about the handmade community. Unique links directing shoppers to the Summer Gift Guide will appear in my blog sidebar + navigation menu, in addition to being hosted on a separate page on my blog for easy shopping.
products we’d love to feature: Handmade Fox Pillow, Linen Tea Towls, Peach Chevron Dress
♥ IMPORTANT DETAILS ABOUT THE SUMMER GIFT GUIDE //
90-DAY TERM: The Gift Guide runs June 15 – September 14, 2013
BOOKING DETAILS: Prebook now through May 20th for the low rate of $90 {90 day ad; that’s just $1/day for a 200×200 pixel ad}, or book after May 20th for $100
YOUR GIFT GUIDE AD INCLUDES: your shop name * short description of shop * your location {city, state} * a list of your 3 favorite items from your shop * a price range {ie: $10 to $90 USD.} * a 200×200 pixel ad/logo * a link your shop * a “pin” via Pinterest to a dedicated Gift Guide board * a group Facebook mention * placement in our Gift Guide sponsor blog post {coming late February} * Twitter updates
DEADLINE: Applications + artwork must be received by June 8th. We are accepting a limited number of sponsors so click here to apply
SHOPS/PRODUCTS WE WANT TO SEE IN THE GUIDE: clothing {women, kiddos}, fashion accessories, nursery/home art, gifts for the kitchen, candles, learning/development toys, bath + body products, personalized items, printed items {cards, art, labels}, wall art + decor, inspirational gifts
THE SUMMER GIFT GUIDE WILL BE PROMOTED TO: Facebook: 22,400+ fans | Twitter: 10,500+ followers | Blog: 110k+ monthly page views | Newsletter: 4,200+ subscribers | Pinterest: 7,900+ followers // multiple group mentions throughout the 90-day ad via Facebook
The deadline for the pre-book rate of $90 is just over 1 week away — Monday, May 20th, and the final deadline is Saturday, June 8th. Click here to sign up for our 2013 Summer Gift Guide and be included among the “best of the best” handmade shops.
Have any questions? Leave a coment below + we’ll chat! xo
Would you consider applicants from Canada?
@Sarah, Of course!
this really makes me wish I had risked adventure and had something to share here… my cards are still just a hobby, not enough of a shop to promote, and no startup costs for advertising… someday, though!!!
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