https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/a-quick-intro 2026-07-15T19:51:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/a-quick-intro-266462.jpg?v=1784170275 Meet the Maker: Barb Macy of Accent Yourself Barb Macy, owner of Accent Yourself handmade jewelry in Corvallis, Oregon https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/5-tips-for-finding-quality-craft-art-fairs 2026-07-13T15:32:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/Add_a_little_bit_of_body_text_8949e1b4-5c46-486f-87d8-641a66490f20.png?v=1783981958 5 Tips For Finding Quality Craft & Art Fairs 5 tips for finding quality craft fairs and juried art festivals worth applying to https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/vendor-checklist-for-selling-at-craft-fairs-holiday-markets 2026-06-27T12:58:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/vendor-checklist-for-selling-at-craft-fairs-holiday-markets-236487_742e669e-59aa-4826-9acd-0df8a3e1e43a.jpg?v=1782590306 Vendor Checklist For Selling At Craft Fairs & Holiday Markets Vendor checklist for selling at craft fairs and holiday markets https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/how-to-be-a-good-vendor-and-get-invited-back-next-year 2026-07-16T08:11:42-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/how-to-be-a-good-vendor-and-get-invited-back-next-year-786080_511669fe-a2ba-4ad4-bb6b-4f3101a8eecf.jpg?v=1784214702 How To Be A Good Vendor… And Get Invited Back Next Year! Tips for being a good vendor at craft fairs, art festivals, and farmers markets https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/how-to-turn-business-cards-into-professional-jewelry-packaging 2026-07-24T07:40:50-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/how-to-turn-business-cards-into-professional-jewelry-packaging-416378_c9614afc-b063-49b8-bc67-1c69529e1091.jpg?v=1784904050 How To Turn Business Cards Into Professional Jewelry Packaging Business cards turned into earring display cards for handmade jewelry packaging https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/diy-jewelry-making-how-i-cut-jump-rings-with-a-dremel-coil-cutter 2026-06-27T12:36:30-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/diy-jewelry-making-how-i-cut-jump-rings-with-a-dremel-coil-cutter-955641_b1459dad-96f9-480a-bd08-c4a5db1602c4.jpg?v=1782588990 DIY Jewelry Making - How I Cut Jump Rings With A Dremel and Coil Cutter How to cut jump rings with a Dremel and coil cutter — DIY jewelry making tutorial https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/what-jewelry-sells-in-person-at-markets-and-festivals 2026-06-28T13:34:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_6339_fb93cd4d-2d51-4be0-9cb4-d18b6ac3a7e7.jpg?v=1782678889 What Jewelry SELLS In-Person At Markets And Festivals Recycled sterling silver tiny dot stud earrings — a best-selling handmade jewelry item at craft fairs and markets https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/what-are-the-best-sellers-in-our-etsy-shop 2026-04-11T16:27:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/what-are-the-best-sellers-in-our-etsy-shop-592930.jpg?v=1775950055 What Are The Best Sellers In Our Etsy Shop? (2026 Update) Handmade sterling silver jewelry and sea glass art — Accent Yourself Etsy best sellers 2026 https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/ooak-or-reproducible 2026-04-10T13:17:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/handmade-business-should-i-sell-one-of-a-kind-or-reproducible-746231_2f87ce40-896b-4755-b2b7-fe61870da16c.jpg?v=1775852257 Handmade Business - Should I Sell One-Of-A-Kind or Reproducible Items? Holley Blue agate statement ring handmade by Will Macy of Accent Yourself in Corvallis, OR. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/come-on-in-tips-to-encourage-customers-to-shop-in-your-booth 2026-04-11T16:26:03-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/How_to_encourage_customers_to_shop_1_6fe7a195-27c0-4188-ab16-5ebc57bc3f33.png?v=1775949963 Come On In! Tips To Encourage Customers To Shop In Your Booth Tips to encourage customers to shop in your handmade jewelry booth at craft fairs https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/handmade-jewelry-business-tips-to-help-increase-your-craft-sales-at-markets 2026-04-11T17:14:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/handmade-jewelry-business-tips-to-help-increase-your-craft-booth-sales-445984.jpg?v=1775952875 Tips To Help Increase Your Craft Sales At Markets Handmade jewelry booth tips to increase craft fair sales — Accent Yourself https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/oregon-sunstone-oregons-state-gemstone-accent-yourself 2026-04-11T16:22:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/a-little-bit-about-oregon-sunstones-333816_9fe73ccd-dc85-491d-b9f7-cc0a4f948270.jpg?v=1775949736 Oregon Sunstone: Oregon's State Gemstone | Accent Yourself Oregon Sunstone pendants handmade by Accent Yourself — Oregon's state gemstone https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/corvallis-makers-market-downtown-corvallis-oregon 2026-04-16T08:32:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/corvallis-artisan-market-is-open-for-business-816803_d453f3d5-bfb1-4e27-97c4-355d8c2bf54f.jpg?v=1776353520 Corvallis Makers Market: Handmade Finds in Downtown Corvallis, Oregon Corvallis Makers Market in downtown Corvallis, Oregon — handmade goods every Saturday https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/where-do-i-get-my-sea-glass 2026-04-11T16:26:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/where-do-i-get-my-sea-glass-555288_763c1762-0525-4fe2-b51a-58b8e81b0ab7.jpg?v=1775949995 Where Do I Get My Sea Glass? A jar of white, seafoam, and teal sea glass used in Accent Yourself jewelry https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/sea-glass-art-handmade-coastal-decor 2026-04-16T13:06:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_9779.jpg?v=1776369981 Sea Glass Art | Handmade One-of-a-Kind Decor for Small Everyday Spaces Sea glass beach art handmade by ArtSeaFramed https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/are-art-festivals-worth-it 2026-04-10T13:37:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/art-festivals-are-they-worth-it-for-vendors-714438_18c3f0aa-44b7-4178-88c8-af18aad440af.jpg?v=1775853443 Art Festivals: Are They Worth It for Vendors? Handmade sterling silver chain — Accent Yourself jewelry blog https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/why-staying-local-works-for-us 2026-04-11T16:26:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/E80343E5-ED74-491A-8C50-6D0E8736EECB_b3b9073e-dbf2-4b27-a47e-800cd403058f.jpg?v=1775950013 Why Staying Local Works for Us: Art Festivals, Farmers Markets, and Finding Balance A photo of Accent Yourself handmade jewelry booth set up and ready for customers. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/why-our-jewelry-prices-are-increasing-and-why-we-re-standing-by-sterling-silver 2026-04-11T16:25:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_7342.jpg?v=1775949911 Why Our Jewelry Prices Have Increased — and Why We’re Standing by Sterling Silver Handmade sterling silver oval link chains stacked and displayed on a bust. Handmade by Will Macy of Accent Yourself. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/why-we-hire-gig-workers-in-our-small-business-and-why-it-works 2026-04-10T11:56:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_0378.jpg?v=1775847395 Why We Hire Gig Workers in Our Small Business (and Why It Works) Earring cards and packaging made by a gig worker helper at Accent Yourself https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/a-new-tool-in-the-studio-our-rolling-mill 2026-04-11T15:30:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_0348_1.jpg?v=1775946624 A New Tool in the Studio: Our Rolling Mill PepeTools 130mm rolling mill on the jewelry workbench in the Accent Yourself studio https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/when-a-show-just-doesn-t-show-up 2026-04-20T20:10:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/sterling-silver-rose-cut-aquamarine-stacking-ring-965383_fae8ea53-4c5b-4cd2-9ddf-d18ad9dc1746.jpg?v=1776741053 When a Vendor Event Doesn't Go as Planned A selection of blue and green sterling silver gemstone stacking rings handmade by Accent Yourself. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/vendors-is-it-ever-ok-to-leave-an-event-early 2026-04-10T13:07:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/8763288A-C66E-4C79-B05F-4BA8D19B84CA.jpg?v=1775851629 Vendors! 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Accent Yourself Jewelry signage for our market booth. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/when-your-booth-is-too-popular-managing-crowds-gracefully 2026-04-11T16:27:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_1174.jpg?v=1775950025 When Your Booth Is Too Popular: Managing Crowds Gracefully Space popular items in your booth so one area doesn't get too crowded. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/part-1-when-a-market-disappears-overnight-and-how-ours-was-saved 2026-06-27T14:21:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_7342_fcaf92dd-38c9-4399-b509-278163bbd397.jpg?v=1782595260 Part 1: When a Market Disappears Overnight—and How Ours Was Saved Part 1: How the Corvallis Makers Market was saved and restarted in six days https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/part-2-permits-insurance-and-city-requirements 2026-06-27T14:26:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_5032_1_9f0171d4-33c9-4d72-b3f0-29cb94bf7e82.jpg?v=1782595570 Part 2: Permits, Insurance, and City Requirements Part 2: Permits, insurance and city requirements for starting a vendor market https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/part-3-choosing-the-right-location-for-a-vendor-market 2026-06-27T14:30:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_4190.jpg?v=1782595817 Part 3: Choosing the Right Location for a Vendor Market Part 3: Choosing the right location for a vendor market https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/part-4-market-layout-vendor-mix-and-rules-that-actually-work 2026-06-27T14:35:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_9656_4fb1b96d-3386-49c3-aa23-8cc64bdb8bcd.jpg?v=1782596148 Part 4: Market Layout, Vendor Mix, and Rules That Actually Work Part 4: Market layout, vendor mix and rules for running a vendor market https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/part-5-costs-fees-and-the-reality-of-running-a-vendor-market 2026-06-27T14:41:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_5796_ce890879-8e89-421a-9e0d-d328c3124e78.jpg?v=1782596468 Part 5: Costs, Fees, and the Reality of Running a Vendor Market Part 5: Costs, fees and the reality of running a vendor market https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/part-6-vendors-communication-and-staying-organized 2026-06-27T14:45:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_4859.jpg?v=1782596752 Part 6: Vendors, Communication, and Staying Organized Part 6: Vendors, communication and staying organized as a market manager https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/part-7-parking-bathrooms-security-and-market-day-logistics 2026-06-27T13:06:50-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/stackingrings_429e6e18-a7ab-43f4-877c-61e468827aed.jpg?v=1782590810 Part 7: Parking, Bathrooms, Security, and Market-Day Logistics A batch of sterling silver gemstone stacking rings displayed on a ring mandrel https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/part-8-final-lessons-from-running-a-vendor-market 2026-06-27T13:12:45-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_8755.jpg?v=1782591165 Part 8: Final Lessons From Running a Vendor Market Part 8: Final lessons and leadership tips for running a vendor market https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/what-actually-sold-best-at-markets-in-2025 2026-06-27T17:50:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_9168_1.jpg?v=1782607814 What Actually Sold Best at Markets in 2025? A photo of Accent Yourself handmade jewelry market booth https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/japanese-glass-floats-from-fishing-nets-to-sea-glass-treasures 2026-04-10T14:08:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_0841_3.jpg?v=1775855336 Japanese Glass Floats: From Fishing Nets to Sea Glass Treasures Japanese fishing glass floats found on the Oregon Coast https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/how-i-use-pinterest-to-promote-my-small-handmade-business 2026-06-27T13:51:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/oregon_orbicular_jasper_ring_1.jpg?v=1782593481 How I Use Pinterest To Promote My Small Handmade Business Oregon orbicular jasper ring handmade by Accent Yourself, featured in Pinterest marketing tips for small business https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/pinterest-tips-handmade-jewelry-business 2026-04-09T17:56:32-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/row_of_colorful_stacking_rings.jpg?v=1775782592 A Deeper Look at How I Use Pinterest for My Handmade Jewelry Business Colorful gemstone stacking rings handmade by Accent Yourself, featured in Pinterest tips for small business https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/pacific-northwest-gemstones-what-makes-them-so-special 2026-04-12T19:31:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/red_oregon_sunstone_pendant_7136.jpg?v=1776047474 Pacific Northwest Gemstones: What Makes Them So Special? red oregon sunstone set in a fine and sterling silver bezel on a sturdy chain https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/meet-will-from-no-thanks-to-jewelry-partner 2026-04-20T07:01:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/heavy-sterling-silver-oval-link-chain-necklace-787558_2f3c1de0-1b93-45e2-a602-4310d3bfb1ae.jpg?v=1776693684 Meet Will: From “No Thanks” to Jewelry Partner heavy sterling silver handmade luxury chain by Will Macy of accent yourself https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/make-what-sells-how-to-actually-make-money-at-handmade-markets-festivals 2026-04-27T09:47:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/cat_plushies_sq_1351_a7fb1e68-a7c5-421b-aadb-c4495b26939e.jpg?v=1777308458 Make What Sells: How to Actually Make Money at Handmade Markets & Festivals crochet cat plushies by Tater & Lucy at the Corvallis Makers Market https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/meet-claire-macy-sea-glass-artist 2026-05-05T09:46:30-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/cat_and_bird_sea_glass_art_2.jpg?v=1777999590 Meet Claire Macy — The Sea Glass Artist Behind Accent Yourself sea glass art featuring several colorful birds on a wire and a pebble cat below https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/beginner-s-guide-to-buying-sea-glass-jewelry-real-vs-fake 2026-05-18T19:05:33-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/sea_glass_5196.jpg?v=1779156333 Beginner’s Guide to Buying Sea Glass Jewelry (Real vs. Fake) A batch of genuine sea glass from the coast of UK https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/art-festival-jury-rejection 2026-06-07T16:09:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_1853_8e83c9ee-756e-404d-88e2-ada11ad865db.jpg?v=1780873799 When You Don’t Get Accepted to the Art Festival: Dealing With Jury Rejection Handmade jewelry booth display at an outdoor art market — Accent Yourself sea glass and gemstone jewelry https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/how-to-stay-cool-at-outdoor-markets-art-festivals 2026-07-22T20:27:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/ryobi_fan_square_1964.jpg?v=1784777276 How to Stay Cool at Outdoor Markets & Art Festivals A Ryobi battery-powered fan that is essential on hot days at outdoor markets https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/thank-you-vrbo-seriously 2026-06-23T11:08:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/Mt_Hood_Square_6605.jpg?v=1782238108 THANK YOU, VRBO! 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Hood from our VRBO rental in Sandy, Oregon https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/dealing-with-wind-lessons-weve-learned 2026-07-24T11:47:03-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_2027_f03bc76a-4f77-4b8f-8721-ef2fe60e1b11.jpg?v=1784918823 Dealing With Wind: Lessons We've Learned Selling on the Oregon Coast Flat-lay jewelry display at the Yachats Farmers Market on the Oregon Coast https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/the-business-advice-i-hope-my-kids-never-forget-dont-quit-your-day-job 2026-06-30T06:32:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/sea_glass_pendants_5065.jpg?v=1782826337 The Business Advice I Hope My Kids Never Forget: Don't Quit Your Day Job Handmade sea glass pendants by Accent Yourself, a small handmade jewelry business. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/custom-jewelry-orders-why-we-say-yes-and-why-we-sometimes-say-no 2026-07-07T20:15:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/gemstone_stacking_rings_2237_4bea2043-eaba-478e-bc47-4ae8e1c3621d.jpg?v=1783480553 Custom Jewelry Orders: Why We Say Yes (and Why We Sometimes Say No) Gemstone stacking rings made for a custom order from the market. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/why-im-keeping-an-etsy-shop-for-now 2026-08-18T18:33:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/ruby_stud_earrings_1.jpg?v=1787103211 Why I'm Keeping My Etsy Shop — For Now Ruby stud earrings handmade with sterling silver — Accent Yourself https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/no-signal-no-sale-cell-service-farmers-market 2026-08-12T12:49:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/new_phone_2803.jpg?v=1786564154 No Signal, No Sale? How We Fixed Our Cell Service Problem at the Farmers Market A new Android phone used as a mobile hotspot for processing Square payments at a farmers market booth https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/yes-you-can-sell-expensive-items-at-a-farmers-market 2026-08-12T06:32:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_7342_d6db5092-68f7-4fd6-9a7e-d7ca3562f071.jpg?v=1786541531 Can You Sell Expensive Items at a Farmers Market? Yes—Here’s What We’ve Learned Handmade sterling silver jewelry displayed at a farmers market booth by Accent Yourself https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/do-price-tags-need-to-be-visible-in-your-craft-fair-booth 2026-08-29T07:17:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/AY_Jewelry_Display_5072.jpg?v=1788013046 Do Price Tags Need to Be Visible in Your Craft Fair Booth? Accent Yourself jewelry display with discreet price tags tucked out of the way. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/etsy-tips-why-i-reuse-etsy-listings-instead-of-starting-from-scratch 2026-09-15T08:03:43-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/IMG_8303.jpg?v=1789484623 Etsy Tips: Why I Reuse Etsy Listings Instead of Starting From Scratch Oregon sunstone pendants displayed for sale in an Etsy shop and at a market booth. https://accentyourself.net/blogs/create-make-sell/waitlist-turned-into-an-invite 2026-09-25T07:28:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0623/6336/9661/articles/sea_glass_rings_autumn.jpg?v=1790346495 Waitlist Turned Into an Invite! Autumn-colored sea glass rings ready for the Corvallis Fall Festival.