#DorsetTeamTips - Admin!

This week we are talking admin! Not the most exciting of topics we admit but one that is essential to making your business run smoothly and this is particularly important in the run up to Christmas.

We would love to hear what you do to make the more boring bits of your business go smoothly?

Do you have a top tip for paperwork, tidying or organisation?

Do you have an amazing system for organising what orders go out when or maybe you have a fantastic system for sorting your jewellery supplies. We would love to hear all about them!

Please either comment below or share on any social media platform by including #DorsetTeamTips in your post.

Product Feature - Bobble hat pattern by Kerry Jayne

Ever wanted to make your own bobble hat?! or thinking of making your own Christmas gifts this year?

#DorsetTeam member Kerry Jayne writes her own crochet patterns which are available to purchase and instantly download.

This pattern will make a soft and slouchy type beanie designed to be worn slightly loose on top.

The pattern level is rated as novice so is perfect if you are new to crochet and perhaps would like to make one of your first crochet projects

To take a look at Kerry Jayne's bobble hat pattern please click here:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/176029977/two-tone-bobble-hat-pattern-crochet-hat

Backstage Pass

Shop Updates - A new marketing tool from Etsy

Photo Credit: Etsy.com 

Exciting news this week from Etsy, they have introduced a new marketing tool for sellers which is being rolled out to make sharing on the Etsy sellers app earlier. It is called Shop Updates and will make sharing from the app onto social media much easier and quicker and works as a 'in house' social media feed. 

Etsy say "Buyers using the Etsy shopping app will see these updates on their homescreen from Etsy sellers they’ve interacted with through favoriting or purchasing. Buyers will also see updates on a seller’s shop home. "

Do you have the new Shop Updates feature? We would love to hear what you think about it in the comments section below!

For more information on the update please see the Etsy community news: https://blog.etsy.com/news/2015/shop-updates-a-new-marketing-tool-for-etsy-sellers/

Treasury Tuesday

Dorset Snuggles

Warm and snuggly picks from Dorset Etsy Team for #treasurytuesday 'Cosy Days and Nights' theme. Follow #dorsetteam on Twitter to see more, or find Dorset Team on Facebook

Patchwork Quilt Blanket DottyBirdKidsClothes £80.00	AUTUMN Car Seat Baby Crochet Blanket 22" x 18" BezCreations £25.00	Apple Green Newborn Baby Wrap / Mohair Silk Swaddle / Newborn Photography Prop / Heirloom Gift / Knitted Baby Blanket / Baby Shower Gift SnugCreations £20.00	Mohair jumper, sweater, hand knitted, Autumn Russet with Winter White cuffs. WigletsWoollies $165.00
childs hat, children's clothes, green hat, 2 to 4 yrs 2T 3T 4T, toddlers clothes, toddlers hat, boys hat,girls hat, boys clothes, Dorsetteam JanJanCreations £7.50	Child's Hat, Orange, Children's Beret, UK Seller, Knitted Baby Clothes, Wool Beret, 40's Beret,Tam, thewoollydog £20.00	Vintage 1940s Knitting Pattern Children's Gloves in 3 Sizes - digital file BooksandKnits £1.49	Children's Learn to Knit Kit - Handwarmers madebyeweshop £6.95
Premature Baby Girls Hat - Soft Beautiful Forest Friends Jersey - Handmade - From 1.5lb Up To 8lb - Exclusive Fabrics - Limited Stock DaisyHarveyFootwear £4.95	NORDIC RIDGE CROCHET Hat Pattern - Child sizes - Bobble hat pattern Beanie hat crochet pattern Winter hat pattern Usa crochet pattern No.23a KerryJayneDesigns £2.25	Flat Cat soft toy handmade recycled woollen kitten - Hannah raggyrat $30.00	Baa Baa - Gicleé Print ErryBerryDesign £18.00
newborn girl photo outfit - newborn girl outfit - newborn boy photo prop - newborn outfit - newborn romper - girl romper - boy romper PrettyLilStitch £20.00	Baby Legwarmers - Nannie Cool "Snuglegs" Red (with flecks) and Green stipes with matching hat and mittens NannieCool £15.00	Crochet lap blanket in grey and pastel colours DollyDaydreamCrochet £10.00	Handknitted Norwegian Wool Mittens, the Moose and the World's Tree Weezlehen £27.00

Powered By Toastie Studio - Etsy Tools

Backstage Pass

Treasury Tuesday

I'm Dreaming of a Dorset Christmas

All sparkly and bright... festive picks from stallholders at the Dorset Team Autumn Fair on Oct 25 at Hoburne Park, Christchurch. For more details follow #dorsetteam on Twitter!

White glitter led Christmas trees with decorations/ winter wonderland Colourworksbespoke £15.00	Glitter White unicorn handmade fantasy animal horse ornament decoration novelty using Fimo polymer clay for your mantlepiece or shelf gift CheeryCrafts1 £10.00	Ivory glass pearl and silver tibetan flowers bracelet SilverLilyDesignsUK £5.00	Simple tear drop pear shape clear rhinestone crystal cubic zirconia Art Deco estate style vintage style necklace DaydreamAvenue £10.00
Funny Sheep Christmas Card - Animal Lover Farm Farmer Livestock Bobble Hat Festive Holiday Greetings Card BowAndBell £2.25	P119 Pure Silver Small 'Note book' with a charming little opening cover SecretSerenitySilver £20.00	Silver Heart Necklace | Vintage Necklace with Silver Heart Charm and Glass Beads Deliciousbits £18.85	Sterling silver starfish necklace "Silver Star" SandAndSeagulls £12.00
Hand 'thrown' ceramic bowl, large shopLAYOUTLINES £22.00	Kit to make two needle felted santa gnomes. Made from Merino & Corriedale wool tops, with full colour, easy to follow instructions. MaryJaneLillie £9.00	Swan wire sculpture figure NicoletteDawn £225.00	Kitchen kitsch glitter typography print StudioPickles £15.00
Original Modern Contemporary Acrylic Impasto painting of 2 Mute Swans by Nkolika Anyabolu. Framed and Ready to hang ArtbyNkolikaAnyabolu £28.00	Silver Christmas gift tags with candy cane design - holiday labels - rustic handmade tags - silver xmas christmas uk etsyuk scalloped white TheDorothyDays £2.60	French Advert/Display vintage style light Box Ornament SatisHouseFive $18.00	Best Friend Gift - Inspirational Quote - Friends are like Stars - Heart Papercut, Wall Decal ChibiChiDesigns £15.00

Powered By Toastie Studio - Etsy Tools

Treasury Tuesday

How Green Was My Dorset

A selection from stallholders at the Dorset Etsy Team Autumn Fair on Oct 25 at Hoburne Park, Christchurch. Come and see us! More info: copy and paste link https://www.facebook.com/events/1625785830979738/ or follow #dorsetteam on Twitter

Claptrap Geek Inspired Graphic Keep Calm Black and Green Print - Digital Download ChibiChiDesigns £3.39	The Green Man Jakeart1 £25.00	Sew your own fabric Bunting gift pack. Make your own garland craft kit. NicoletteDawn £12.50	Green button tree embroidery hoop art StudioPickles £18.00
Light Peridot Green Dangle Earrings Art Nouveau Vintage Style DaydreamAvenue £8.00	Medium tote bag. Beach bag. Overnight bag. Everyday bag. Lunch/Weekend bag. Ladies bag. Overnighter, in Ndieh's Designs Aqua-marine fabric NdiehsDesigns £25.00	P71 Pure Silver Art Clay Pendant with Soft Enameling SecretSerenitySilver £85.00	Custom Personalised Wedding Card - Vintage Wedding Green Birds Nature Confetti Bunting Papercut Commemorative Customised Greetings Card BowAndBell £2.70
Knitting needle roll organiser sewing DIY kit make your own SunnyBunnyCraft £9.00	Green Gemstone Sterling Silver Earrings - "Daphnella" SandAndSeagulls £4.00	Chunky Bead Bracelet | Glass, Ceramic and Wood Bead Bracelet | Button Fastening Bracelet Deliciousbits £12.85	Green leaf with dragonfly enamel and Kumihimo pendant ArtisanDT1 £15.00
Elf decoration/ elf on the shelf Colourworksbespoke £15.00	Lampwork Glass and Pearl Bracelet: Emerald Seas nemeton £12.00	5 brown gift tags with green heart made from wood - luxury luggage label gift tags - vintage style buff labels - etsy uk TheDorothyDays £2.50	ACEO/ Artist Trading Cards / Miniature Art. Original Mixed Media Art. Great unique gifts. Free UK Shipping ArtbyNkolikaAnyabolu £8.00

Powered By Toastie Studio - Etsy Tools