I just got an email from Overnight prints offering 100 free business cards when you use the code “NEWYEAR08″ at checkout. I’m not sure if they make you cover the cost of shipping. The offer expires 2/1/08.

The Mini Blog, a fabulous new showcase of Etsy sellers’ items, is now accepting submissions. It features sellers’ Etsy minis, broken down by category. To add your shop, simply go to http://etsymini.blogspot.com and follow the instructions.

I launched a new feature on the Shops Directory today: Etsy shop reviews.

I have often been frustrated as a buyer on Etsy.com that there is no easy way to search for a particular type of shop. You can browse items by category, but you can’t browse sellers by category. I created a directory to give buyers another way to find the Etsy shops that they are looking for. Check it out and add your shop: www.weloveetsy.com/shops.

Etsy now has its own social network where you can blog, share photos, add your Etsy mini, create groups and connect with other Etsyians. Check it out: etsylove.ning.com

I got an email from Overnightprints.com today about their new promotion. Receive 100 free business cards or $10 off your order of postcards, brochures, or stationery with coupon code FREE07. The coupon expires on the 15th of August.

Here’s a handy list of sites where you can promote your Etsy shop.

In the spirit of all-links-are-good-links, I compiled a list of blog directories:

Here are some unique advertising ideas that were suggested by sellers in the Etsy forums:

I use overnightprints.com for my business cards. Use coupon code SPRING07 for $10.00 off your order (not sure when it expires).  Here are some other sites recommended by Etsy sellers:

• http://www.gotprint.com
• http://vistaprint.com

Check out this Flickr set for a fantastic collection of unique business card ideas.