Photography Tips: How to Photograph Glass

The main goal of product photography is to make the product look good and desirable, regardless of its material properties. Glass, which is both translucent and reflective, can be one of the most challenging subjects to shoot; when you are shooting glass, getting some good looking reflections is the key to producing an image that will flatter the subject best, but it is not always as easy as it looks. Glass Hanging Heart by DayDreamGifts 1.Start...

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Twitter: Using the Other Features

1 Send DMs. DMs are direct messages. They go straight to the intended person that you are messaging. The DM feature uses an inbox and outbox system, but you are still limited to using 140 characters; you are also limited to sending DMs to only those users who follow you. DMs cannot be seen by anyone other than yourself and the chosenrecipient, and are thus more personal. To send a DM, go to the page of the follower you're sending one to,...

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6 Ways to Protect Your Twitter Reputation ~ Part 2

Do you use Twitter to market your business? How’s your Twitter reputation? Twitter’s short form messages require the same care you put into Facebook and other longer-form social media platforms. In this article, I’ll show you six tips to help you protect your Twitter reputation by avoiding some common mistakes. #3: Respond to Customers Quickly Twitter is not email. People who reach out to you on Twitter expect that...

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Quickly add Bling to your Desk Supplies

If you haven't noticed yet, I like shiny things.  The quickest way to up the glam factor on an inexpensive item is to make it shine with paint or with bling.  I decided to transform my office supplies quickly and inexpensively by using bling on a roll, a mesh that has rhinestone like "stones" on it.  The mesh makes for a quick and inexpensive way to "bling" ordinary items. Project estimate: Stapler, on hand Tape Dispenser,...

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Twitter: Set up your profile.

Add your name, location, and website. Under your profile picture, you have the choice to enter your full name. Adding a full name allows you to keep a professional aspect regardless of your username. You can also enter a location to let people know where you're tweeting from and link to your homepage or blog if you desire. Work on your pithy 'bio'. Make it eye-catching and interesting. Do it just right and it will help you build...

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Christmas Countdown: 1 Day ~ 5 Reasons We Love Christmas

Christmas is a time of giving and sharing; it is by far our most favourite time of the year. There is so much that we love about this holiday. This Christmas, we have decided to share a list of things that we enjoy the most of this merry season. 1. Listening to Christmas carols. The joy of listening to Christmas carols with a cup a cocoa is one that is matched by very few other things in life. Snuggling in a blanket with family...

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3 Keys to Being a Successful Craft Seller

The world of selling crafts can be so competitive. Especially in the online universe where it is so easy to set up a shop and sell your wares. So, what are some keys to becoming a successful business person? 1. Be professional.  In order to be considered seriously, you must look at yourself as being serious.  You are now a professional crafter. Say that to yourself a time or two. “I am a professional crafter.” And...

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Crafting Tips: Increase Your Creativity!

Your handmade craft business/shop is built off of creativity. Here are some tips to boost your creative juices. 1. Ignore everybody – If you care about what people think, you won’t get anywhere creatively. Most people shun new ideas because they are comfortable with the way things are and change makes them woozy. When you create something you have to do it solely for you. Feel free to ask the opinion of those you respect, but don’t...

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Christmas Countdown: 2 Days ~ Mitten Holiday Crafts

Check out these 6 amazing DIY Mitten Crafts for all those knitters out there! 1. Mittens from Jumpers Give new life to an old Christmas jumper with this crazy-cute DIY mitten tutorial. Read more 2. Small Mitten Ornament These little 2 1/2 inch mittens are perfect to hang on the tree, decorate packages or hang from that bottled hostess gift. Read more 3. Gift Topper Sweater Mittens make great gift toppers. Tie them onto...

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Find and Organize People You Follow

Figure out who to follow. You will probably find that you know quite a few people on Twitter. Using the menu tab on your page click on 'Who to Follow', and there are several ways to find people on Twitter, as follows: Use the 'Find Friends' link to find people you know through your various Gmail,AOL, MSN, Hotmail and Yahoo! accounts. Use the 'View suggestions' link for a wide range of possibilities that may,...

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Christmas Countdown: 4 Days ~ 6 Table Decorating Ideas

Check out these 6 dazzling Table Decorating Ideas for sparkling inspiration when hosting get-togethers for family and friends this holiday season. 1. Rosy Pink Create a sweet place setting by sandwiching a round of pink scrapbook paper and a red sticker-dot border between two glass plates. Personalized candies indicate where guests should sit. (source) 2. Animal Accessories From a deer and moose shot glass to frosted pinecone candles,...

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6 Ways to Protect Your Twitter Reputation ~ Part 1

Do you use Twitter to market your business? How’s your Twitter reputation? Twitter’s short form messages require the same care you put into Facebook and other longer-form social media platforms. In this article, I’ll show you six tips to help you protect your Twitter reputation by avoiding some common mistakes. #1: Verify Everything You Tweet False information spreads like wildfire on Twitter. Celebrities die and resurrect...

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