So one suggestion I'd like to make to you that I've tried recently is to publish a couple of "how tos" on crafts you have skills in. One great site for this is Instructables.com. I recently joined this online community that I've used a lot in the past to learn things. All three of the instructables I've posted so far have been featured by the editors, and the first one I published has had over 15,000 views!
Sites like Flickr.com discourage you from outright linking to sales in your images, and it's likely Instructables.com has a similar spirit. Be sure to check the terms of use for every site you're on. What I did with my instructables is mention how I've made art with these techniques as part of my daily art challenge, and asked visitors to check out my blog- ArtProject2010.info. There are therefore indirect links from my blog to my art shop, and it gives people a chance to get to know me and see my new art as I post it on the blog first.
While I can't say with certainty that it has translated directly into sales as of yet, I know it's brought new readers to my blog, and I have had a few sales through my blog, since I post new art there before I put it in my etsy shop. Like everything, this is one option that may or may not work for you, but I wanted to share my experience with it in hopes it can be of use to you. Happy crafting!
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