Hello Etsy 2012

As you probably know I have an Etsy store. And you might think my reason for going to the Hello Etsy conference in Eindhoven (2 hours away from Amsterdam, and waking at the crack of dawn to make it on time) would be, that I want to improve my Etsy store?  While it was one of my reasons for going there, it wasn't the main one.
My main reason was that I really wanted to hear and probably meet Janine Vangool the creator and editor of Uppercase magazine. Which I did! Her speech (about how she started her publishing career) was really inspiring, just like her magazine is.
There was also  Satish Kumar whom I didn't know anything about. Wow!!  I was missing out on knowing such an incredible soul and what a great speaker he is.

Janine Vangool

Diana van Ewijk

Satish Kumar 

Many speeches were given, tips on how to be a better human, advise on how to sell on Etsy and the chance to meet wonderful crafters and people from all around. And to round up a perfect day, there was  Judith whom I haven't seen since we met in Berlin at The Hive. What a great day! What an amazing conference!
If you ever have the chance to go to these events, do go, even if you don't have an Etsy store!

Have a wonderful day!
Giova.
**Don't forget to add a comment if you want to win an Uppercase magazine, it is open until Sunday!

GIVEAWAY

I'm really happy to say that I have two copies of Uppercase Magazine #15 for any of you guys out there who leave a comment below.
The first magazine was part of the goody bag at the Hello Etsy conference, the second one was given to me by Janine (the editor-creator) of the magazine.  Since I'm a subscriber to the magazine, I wanted to share with you my love for Uppercase! I assure you that this is really one of the nicest, most inspiring magazines out there. If you are creative and curious you are going to love this!

Leave a comment below. Two winners will be picked at random next sunday November 4th.
Unfortunately because of the really high cost of shipping it is only open to participants in Europe.

Giova.
***GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!!!