Notes, Two shop Picks, Thankful List

Notes
I am working on a piece of nonfiction. I will also do more shop Picks. They will be handmade or zazzle.


Check out the new merchandise at Lou’s shop. http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns

Two shop Picks
Big Girl jewelry and Jenifersfamil jewels lots of lamp work and glass beads check the shop out

Shop Picks
http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/biggirljewelry
Biggirljewelry lots of lamp work and glass beads check the shop out

Shop Picks
Jenifersfamilyjewels.etsy.com
You love romantic and gothic jewelry this is the shop for you

Thankful List
Husband and little ones
Hugs
Smiles
Joy
Homemade bread
Soap
Music
Good children’s DVDS

Great Jane Austen Tweets, Cool Reasons to Buy Homemade

Great Jane Austen Tweets

These are just some of thankful planets fave Jane Austen Tweets
We will add more as time people as time goes on

1. http://twitter.com/austen_addict One of Lou and my favorite Jane Austen posters
2. http://twitter.com/Book_It does theater production of great literature. Plans to bring Emma to the stage
3. http://twitter.com/LizzyLongbourne interesting tweets
4. http://www.twitter.com/DailyJaneAusten
5. http://twitter.com/TrueEnglishGent not strictly Jane Austen but a lot of Fun an English Gentleman in our times



Cool Reasons to Buy Homemade

1. Homemade is more reasonably priced then you think selling online is a lot cheaper than buying a booth at a craft fair and the savings are often reflected in the price
2. Homemade artisans often recycle.
3. You can find great pieces online instead of having to leave the houses. There places like Etsy.com, artfire.com, www.bonanzle.com and zibbet.com
4. You can have an item that isn’t mass produced.

What would you Like

I have been bugging lou to put some thanksgiving and Christmas stuff in her shop as well. I bug her all the time when I fell she needs new products
http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns
What would you like to see on my blog?

1. More interviews
2. More gratitude posts
3. Featured handmade or zazzle shops of the Day

Thankful list

I am keeping this short today
I have a lot to do. I am working on another great tweeters article but it will take a week till I have time to finish it. I am also planning interviews for blog with great handmade artists.


Thankful list
By Val
Husband
Little ones
Hugs
Smiles
Apples
Amazon

How to Gain and Lose Twitter Presence For Business

How to Gain and Lose Twitter Presence For Business
Someone can gain and lose Twitter Presence Easily.
VH Melville

VH Melville

1. Do not follow just celebrities, if you are a celebrity or just a fan that’s okay but if you selling a product it’s not cool. It’s better to follow 4,000 and have 3,000 follow you back then follow 45 and have 300 follow you back.

2. Use tweet deck if you have a mega list of followers.

3. If you have a cause or something you that you are selling don’t follow people till you have at least 20 posts. You need people to get a flavour of your posts and 3 is not a good sample

4. Quality followers count I’ve seen people with 400 followers have more sales from selling their product than those with over 1,000.


5 Retweet other people’s posts. It’s helpful, builds followers. Also if every post is a buy me post it’s boring.

6. Make sure your posts are short enough to repost.


Movie Review Lou

Music from another room
Lou
Music from another room is a sweat romantic comedy about a five year old little boy who tells everyone he's going to marry the little girl he helped deliver. Years later he moves back to the US from England only to see her once again and fall instantly in love. She however is getting married to her long time boyfriend. Stars Jude Law, Gretchen Mol and Jennifer Tilly.

http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns

Promote Your Stuff For Free Day, Great Handmade Tweeters Goths Should Love

Promote Your Handmade or Zazzle For Free Day
Today is Promote your handmade stuff today or Zazzle Shop if have a store just put your advertisement in the comment section it’s really that simple. No R rate materiel.
Add can be in first or third person,
Add should look like Lou and is an Artist she does Goth, Fantasy, Jane Austen, funny and Oscar Wilde inspired. I’ve been featured http://twitter.com/Loucreates

10 Great Handmade and Creative Tweeters Goths Should Love
I am the founder of http://twitter.com/Loucreates which I used to promote my sisters zazzle shop. http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns/ As I started to grow followers I learned there are some amazing zazzle posters you have to know about if you want to sell on Zazzle

1. http://twitter.com/thefamilyjewels Simply amazing Jewelry, kind poster
2. http://twitter.com/LaughingVixen great poster, wonderful contests that promote
3. http://twitter.com/ChasingMyStar plush artist makes snuggle monsters
4. http://twitter.com/SteampunkRings the best known steam punk artist pare on twitter. The work is amazing.
5. http://twitter.com/CraftyGoth crafty Goth is super wonderful makes wonderful hand sew creations
6. http://twitter.com/Gothcupcake Maker of gothic jewelry and even knitwear
7. http://twitter.com/BoosAndRawrs Sews kittle monsters
8. http://twitter.com/shesbatty makes gothic paper art
9. http://twitter.com/spinalfusion love the egghead Barrette Goths and fans cutness will love this
10. http://twitter.com/isellartprints does more than Just hallloween print but check the art out.


Thankful List
Family, huby and little ones
Spirit
Food
Amazon
Good Eats DVDS

62 Great handmade Posters on Twitter, Thankful List

I am going to be working on a new article and having fun with my family

62 Great handmade Posters on Twitter
I am the founder of http://twitter.com/Loucreates which I used to promote my sisters zazzle shop as well as her handmade stuff. Her zazzle shop is http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns
This not a complete list of all the handmade posters I love there were many I wanted in the top 20 but too many great tweets. I hope I don’t have doubles but if I do it means I like you twice as much.
There were a few I couldn’t get in this time and will be in More Handmade tweets.
If you want to repost this article please do so.

1. http://twitter.com/ArtFireJohn Artfire founder very helpful to people looking for
news on artfire.
2. http://twitter.com/thefamilyjewels Simply amazing Jewelry, kind poster
3. http://twitter.com/Etsy Market for handmade good tons of followers
4. http://twitter.com/MyFreshPicks One of the best sources on info for handmade
5. http://twitter.com/LaughingVixen great poster, wonderful contests that promote handmade items
6. http://twitter.com/whimsybeading such a sweet and friendly poster
7. http://twitter.com/jiagirl designs cute jewelry, wonderful tweeter
8. http://twitter.com/Artfire market place for handmade good
9. http://twitter.com/theburntmill Soap maker with amazing twitter presence
10. http://twitter.com/SteampunkRings the best known steam punk artist pare on twitter. The work is amazing.
11. http://twitter.com/JessicaKluthe Kind poster hair products
12. http://twitter.com/zzzValzzzArt zzzValzzzArt super friendly lovely mermaid pendents.
13. http://twitter.com/Gothcupcake Maker of gothic jewelry and even knitwear
14. http://twitter.com/Copperllama Fiber metal and wood artist
15. http://Twitter: twitter.com/freshTatoes sweet tweeter very kind cute hair pins
16. http://twitter.com/PaperCakes Wonderful sweet and funny paper artist
17. http://twitter.com/ljlhdesigns Friendly Jewelry maker who has written helpful articles on tweeting
18. http://twitter.com/EandSBoutique friendly great Rter lovely work.
19. http://twitter.com/ChasingMyStar plush artist makes snuggle monsters
20. http://twitter.com/BoosAndRawrs makes stuffed monsters friendly tweeter
21. http://twitter.com/martice Knitter huge following very friendly
22. http://twitter.com/sunbasilgarden A favorite soap tweeter
23. Twitter: twitter.com/PunkyJane punky Jane wonderful jeweler super friendly
24. http://twitter.com/myotherprincess popular seller of bath bomb soap
25. http://twitter.com/deshawnmarie soaps very friendly
26. http://twitter.com/paperbeadgirl paper bead making tools for paper bead enthusiasts
27. http://twitter.com/Melekdesigns1 friendly Artfire jewelry designer
28. http://twitter.com/isellartprints seller of art prints super friendly
29. http://twitter.com/lizziboo_etsy plush artist love the owls
30. http://twitter.com/isewcute Sewing tweets
31. http://twitter.com/BelladonnaBeads Belladonna Beads does amazing jewelry free shipping deals and is a friendly tweeter
32. http://twitter.com/JuicyJewelz4u super friendly tweeter maker of jewelry
33. http://www.twitter.com/dutchfeltart Lovely scarves friendly tweeter
34. http://twitter.com/TheHobbyRoom Friendly handmade tweeter sometimes runs contests
35. http://twitter.com/ArtTileMosaics makes art tiles many based on sea animals
36. http://twitter.com/LaurelsZoo this poster is super friendly and just fun
37. http://twitter.com/biggirljewelry Jewelry maker friendly
38. http://twitter.com/GroovyTGoddess artist color
39. http://twitter.com/NiftyKnits amazing knit meerKats
40. http://twitter.com/LoveYourBling Good poster makes cute teacup jewelry
41. http://twitter.com/Spoonfulofchoco maker of purses from old books
42. http://twitter.com/1BeadAtATime Jewelry maker very friendly
43. http://twitter.com/SewDanish Friendly tweeter just great
44. http://twitter.com/cafehandmade cafehandmade creators of the virtual craft show
45. http://twitter.com/absolutelysmall creator of the famous chicken pants
46. http://twitter.com/AnnaKayCreation Great Jewlery friendly
47. http://twitter.com/elfinwear knit where
48. http://twitter.com/brjewelry friendly jeweler
49. http://twitter.com/EtsyEarth The place for green handmade Etsy tweets
50. http://twitter.com/flirtbuttons groovy favor maker and designer
51. http://twitter.com/craftyfemme Etsy poster
52. http://twitter.com/dkjewels Jewelry designer
53. http://twitter.com/nothingbtstring Super nice tweeter
54. http://twitter.com/debsdesigns401 Jewelry designer
55. http://twitter.com/ArtworkByLori young popular artist
56. http://twitter.com/pillowthrowdeco very friendly
57. http://twitter.com/zarilyjewelry friendly tweeter
58. http://www.bratboutique.net/ A fave of mine. Was supposed to be among the top.
59. http://twitter.com/BlazingLily love the icon friendly tweeter
60. http://twitter.com/Feltmeupdesigns Really cute chicken plush creatures
61. http://twitter.com/Mamasakio Friendly and appreciative
62. http://twitter.com/designsofheart I love their icon




Thankful List
Husband and Little Ones
Spiritual things
Amazon
Chocolate
Original Art
What are you thankful for

Climate Change, Why Handmade is Cool, Why I love Wal-Mart

I am talking about climate change calling it global warming which sometimes even I do is a misnomer it’s not warming all places but redirecting the landscapes natural weather.
You don’t need to buy fancy expensive clothes.
Pick two of the list

1. Walk more
2. Car pool
3. Plant trees

Why Handmade Online is cool
I know one of my posts is loving places like walmart and target. One of my most favorite store of all time is Amazon by the way. I don’t think saving money means I can’t buy original art. Buying handmade online usually does save a little money because the seller didn’t have to buy a 300 dollar booth but buying handmade online means I avoid the crowds of craft bizarre.



Why I love Wal-Mart
I will shop at wal-mart. I will shop at Target.
I know wal-mart. Employs some love it some hate it depending on who the managers are.
1. They became green. 1. They got rid of tree mulch. 2. They sell organic cotton shirts. 3. They got rid of BPA bottles before anyone else did. 4. They recycle. I am not paying more for something that should be every day thing. Wal-mart doesn’t guilt me to be green it just sells it to me cheap and makes me feel savvy and kind to the earth.
2. In some smaller communities working for Wal-mart is one of the few companies that provide health care for employs.
3. Some skilled employs work for wal-mart because wal-mart does have better wages in smaller communities.
4. Some stores provide the manager allows the employ to work less hours so that they can go to school.
5. Cheap prices, some $50 dollar shirts are the same quality as the Wal-Mart $11 there is just no 500% mark up. Also with Wal-Mart prices I can afford handmade originals and still save money plus the money benefits real artists.
7. Wages are actually better at wal-mart than stores that sell similar products.

Good News
Lou's Over the moon Bag was chosen last week as a Today's Best
http://www.zazzle.com/creepy_over_the_moon_and_stars_bag-149552213715539579

Danny Deckchair (2003)

Danny Deckchair (2003)
Lou
Danny Deckchair is a fantastically strange film. Danny Deckchair is based on one true event, the Aussie guy in the 1960's who tied large helium balloons to his lawn chair and flew it over Australia. Danny can't wait to leave on his camping trip, but there's one problem his girlfriend decides, she'd rather go to work and sell a house to a rich semi famous guy than go on the trip. Danny cancels the trip only to find out his girlfriend was lying about why she had to work. They fight the entire day of the barbie, which ends with him tying balloons to his lawn chair and flying all the way to a small distant town. Which is were the story truly begins. This is a truly cute movie. Stars Rhys Ifans, Mirandra Otto, and Justine Clark.

http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns

My favorite Zazzle Posters on Twitter So Far
And a Little Advice too

Val
I am the founder of http://twitter.com/Loucreates which I used to promote my sisters zazzle shop. http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns/ As I started to grow followers I learned there are some amazing zazzle posters you have to know about if you want to sell on Zazzle

1. http://twitter.com/zazzle the official zazzle posts. Zazzle is full of great advice. They are always friendly to me when I ask help for my sister’s zazzle stop. One hint only post @zazzle when you’re posting them directly with good news sales or asking for advice. Use #zazzle when your posting your zazzle ads otherwise you’re just spamming zazzle and keeping them from helping other sellers. I have seen people do the same add 10 times with @zazzle with the same ad.
2. http://twitter.com/GypsyLegacy Gypsylegacy is one of the most friendly giving Zazzle posters I found. Full of great advice. If you sell on Zazzle you must follow her. Her Zazzle is shop http://www.zazzle.com/gloryt
3. http://www.zazzle.com/thespottedolive* friendly tweets just love The Spotted Olive. http://www.zazzle.com/thespottedolive*
4. http://twitter.com/mhartshorn mhartshorn friendly and supportive Zazzle shop http://www.zazzle.com/MHartshorn
5. http://twitter.com/NowOnZazzle one of my fave zazzle ad re-posters

Just like heaven

Thankful
Spent time with the family this weekend

VAL


Just like heaven
Lou
Just Like Heaven is one of those movies that didn't do as well as it should have. Based on a French novel entitled If Only You Were True, it's an oddly funny and sweet movie about a young doctor named Elizabeth who is wasting the best years of her life and David who is drinking away the best of his. After a car accident Elizabeth is caught between life and death and haunting David who is living in her old apartment. Though she first drives him crazy, they eventually become close and helps her fight for the right to live. This movie is right for lovers of comedies and romantic films. Just like heaven stars Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo and has a special appearance by Jon Heder.

http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns

Movie Review Gaslight

Gaslight *
Gaslight (1944) was based on an English movie. Gaslight (1940) has been re-released as The Murder in Thornton Square, however they both come on the special edition Gaslight DVD. It is about a woman who falls in love and marries a man with a mysterious past and moves into her aunt's old house where strange things start to happen. It's my favorite mystery movie and is well acted by Charles Boyer, Ingrid Bergman and Joseph Cotten.

Guest post from my sister Lou creator of http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns

Thankful Thursday

What are you thankful for?
I am thankful to be able to Help others and love my family

VH Melville



Lou is going be starting a weekly or bi weekly post soon
Does any one have ideas where to sell lou’s Jewelry off line?
Outdoors does not work so well.


Bride & Predjudice *
Bride & Predjudice is a fun film. Bride & Predjudice is loosey based on Jane Austen's novel of almost the same title. Man meets girl, man insults girl and then falls for her. This movie is good for lovers of Bollywood musicals. It takes place in India, England and America. Stars Aishwarya Rai, Martin Henderson and Naveen Andrews (Lost).


Guest post from my sister Lou creator of http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns

Give More, No more Green Buying Guilt,

Give More
People who give more are Happier. There are many ways to give.


Green Buying Guilt
I find it harder to be eco friendly in the winter but that’s okay. Green has to stop being a catch phrase and fringe and mainstream so the word needs to lose importance.
I see a lot of fake green products that cost more money. Most real green products never use green anywhere on the label. I just don’t feel I need to spend $60 to $300 dollars on special eco blouse.
If I buy used, walmart then that gives me extra to buy off of Amazon. I am book fiend or to buy original art. I am not against spending money. I am not against giving to charity but I don’t want to spend on things I don’t need to.

I only do eco things that save me money or taste good.

Most expensive green items aren’t that green
1. Suave shampoo is one of the greener options another option is handmade cold pressed vegan soap to use as a shampoo bar.
2. Any cheap soap is green unless it’s anti bacterial. Hand soaps have less packaging than liquid even the green kinds.
3. Wet and wild nail polish contains no formaldehyde.
4.Throw a dry towel with your drying clothes. Cheaper than a laundry ball.
5. It really doesn’t matter what kind of diaper you use because cloth diapers use lots of water, if you use disposables scrape the poop out and your greener.
6. People claim chocolate isn’t green but if they can’t make enough money on it in South America they clear forests and sell the trees for wood.
7. I don’t look for the not tested on animals to be green but if you do El.F. Cosmetics are for you. Many products run around $1 or a little more depending on the store.
8. Organic wear which is sold has many products. I like their eye shadow it’s less than ten bucks works fine. Can be bought at drugstore.com and the packaging is like 90 biodegradable.
9. Local produce if you can get it is greener, farmer’s market or even a small garden. Organic is fine but look for local farmer’s who follow organic rules but don’t buy the certification because they savings on to you. Even cheap non organic produce from local farmer’s greener due to be being shipped less. Local produce for the most part will taste better.
10. Buy used clothes but wash them first.
11. Start a clothing swap with friends
12. Buy organic shirts from wal-mart.
13. Buy only higher end organic clothes that you really like not just because they have an organic label.
14. Eat meat sparingly go vegetarian a few days a week



No more Green Guilt 2: Green Books

I got rid of green books that were basically make you feel guilty shopping guides.

I kept Living Like Ed. It talks a lot about shopping and it mentions products to buy but it never makes you feel guilty for wanting to save money or doesn’t guilt you into buying anything and everything.

Guest post

Danny Deckchair (2003)

Guest post from my sister Lou creator of http://www.zazzle.com/loudesigns

Danny Deckchair is a fantastically strange film. Danny Deckchair is based on one true event, the Aussie guy in the 1960's who tied large helium balloons to his lawn chair and flew it over Australia. Danny can't wait to leave on his camping trip, but there's one problem his girlfriend decides, she'd rather go to work and sell a house to a rich semi famous guy than go on the trip. Danny cancels the trip only to find out his girlfriend was lying about why she had to work. They fight the entire day of the barbie, which ends with him tying balloons to his lawn chair and flying all the way to a small distant town. Which is were the story truly begins. This is a truly cute movie. Stars Rhys Ifans, Mirandra Otto, and Justine Clark.