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		<title>Where the boys are Part iv &#8211; Fluffy Thoughts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:25:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Connie</dc:creator>
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By contributing columnist Konnie aka Konnie Kappow
Although they have taken me a bit longer to get through than I had anticipated I&#8217;m really enjoying my interviews with male sellers on UK Craft marketplace Folksy!
 Following my interview with Tree Gems, it was a pleasure indeed to interview Dan Stanley of Fluffy Thoughts.
Dan is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What&#8217;s all this wedding business?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Jun 2010 23:22:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>MissBaclartDesigns</dc:creator>
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By Columnist Amy  aka: MissBaclartDesigns
Since the 1970’s, it is estimated that the number of people getting married has fallen from around 500,000 to just over 300,000.  Despite this, the wedding industry is booming, with profits from this industry reaching an all time high.  In the UK alone, we spend around £5.5 [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Think Outside of the Box (Part 2)</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Linda</dc:creator>
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By columnist Linda aka LindaGJ
Photo courtesy of LuckySustainables
&#8220;Change the way you look at things and everything you look at will change&#8221;.
This is one wonderful quote you will find on Debra Reese&#8217;s Website Video of her fabulous new Purple Elephant Gallery. When I went to visit this place to see Deb Hill&#8217;s new studio, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where the boys are Part iii &#8211; Tree Gems</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 16:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Connie</dc:creator>
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By contributing columnist Konnie aka Konnie Kappow
Part three of my Crafty Men series is an interview with the man behind Folksy shop Tree Gems. A true craftsman and thoroughly nice chap; I loved reading his answers to my questions and I hope you will too!
Name:  Stewart Would (Tree Gems on Folksy)
Age:  Mature
From: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where the boys are Part II &#8211; Steam Punk Glass</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 14:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Connie</dc:creator>
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By contributing columnist Konnie aka Konnie Kappow
Name: Glenn Godden
Favourite colour: Blue
Favourite animal: Cats and Hedgehogs
Favourite band:  That’s a tough one as music is so important to me. In a ‘glassy’ context I’d have to say Emilie Autumn due to an odd twist of fate that had me searching for glass buttons after [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Gelert Design</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2010 19:03:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>amyorangejuice</dc:creator>
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By Contributing Columnist AmyMark aka AmyOrangeJuice
I have written lots of articles lately about business stuff and I thought it was about time I chose an artist from the vibrant Folksy community.  Folksy has lots of high quality sewn and jewellery items, but hiding in the listings are also an amazing array of fine art [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Crafty Men</title>
		<link>http://www.indiesmiles.com/crafty-men/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 May 2010 17:26:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Connie</dc:creator>
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By contributing columnist Connie of KonnieKapow on Folksy

Where The Boys Are, Part 1

I recently had the pleasure of meeting some of the few male crafters and artisans of Folksy, charming gents they are!
Crafting is undeniably associated with women who pass their specialist craft down through the generations.  Most people I know who knit for [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kudos &amp; Karma &#8211; Giveaways</title>
		<link>http://www.indiesmiles.com/kudos-karma-giveaways/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Deanne</dc:creator>
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By columnist Deanne aka: DeannePace
Photo courtesy of MichelleandHerDog
or - How to keep your Indie Smile on in between sales! 
Whether you are trying to sell your art for fun and a little extra income or as your sole means of support, you may experience periods of slow sales.  I know that I am and I&#8217;m hearing the same [...]]]></description>
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