January Challenge - try a new technique

Since this challenge topic was so popular last year, let's do it again!

Me, I'm playing with alcohol inks!

Set aside time to work on and complete a new technique that you admire. It can be within your field of expertise, but doesn't have to be. Blog about your project at least once during the month or make a video, if you want.  At the end of the month, Rose will put up a link tool for our link party.

Secret Santa Link Party

The BBA hosted their second Secret Santa exchange in December of 2012. The stipulations were as follows:

♥making or purchasing a gift with a price limit of $20
♥ I'll notify you of who your recipient is around November 15th
♥ To make sure the gifts are received by Christmas, please mail them to your recipient no later than December 14th.
♥ Most importantly, have fun!

It was another great round of Secret Santa. Don't forget to share your Secret Santa goodies in a blog post and then check out the other team posts.

Review Your Etsy Shop Link Party

The Monthly Challenge for December was Review Your Etsy Shop by Deb of storybeader. Her words about this challenge were as follows: "The December Challenge is all about looking back over the year and reviewing your Etsy Shop.  Can you thing of one thing to do that will help improve your shop? There's a whole list of things available to do:  re-shooting photographs or coupons, having a sale, removing/adding products, changing sections/shipping requirements, or merging two shops. Write a post and share with your teammates what might help you!  And if you see results, tell us!"