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Hello Fellow Crafters, Carolyn Wainscott here of Carolyn’s Canvas to share USING SOCIAL MEDIA to promote my endeavors. You can use the same criteria for your interests whether it be your blog or your handmade creations. I would love to give you a magic formula for “going viral” but a small percentage hit that list […]
Teaching an artsy class is a rewarding and fun way to make more money and meet new people. I’ve been leading craft workshops for several years now and it has been amazing! The attendees are so creative and really enjoy doing something they might not usually get the chance to explore. It has allowed me […]
Every independent craft show started with a great idea by a creative person (or persons). If you’re lacking for options in your city or are wanting an event on a particular date, why not start your own? If you’re good at organization and event planning that’s great, or you can team up with a crafter […]
Social media is an important part of today’s marketing and exposure of every small business. Presence in the social media sphere is important but hard to maintain. Not all of us have the time to be on every social media and post regularly. The answer is to use a system where you can load your […]
Etsy has become a huge market place and it’s becoming harder to get noticed and to atract potential customers to your shop. Here are my top 3 Tips to succeed on ETSY Use keywords When you write your product title use the keywords in your title. This would be more search friendly not only on Etsy, […]
Consignment involves placing items for sale with the agreement to get paid only when the products are bought by customers. Personally, I love selling my jewelry on a consignment basis. It’s allowed me to have my work in many stores, it’s a great boost to my profits, and the store owners I work with are […]
Your company may have some methods that it has employed since its inception, or perhaps you’re using tips passed on to you by older generations of your family. While these techniques can prove fruitful for your company, you should also look for ways to modernize. Failure to do so may mean that your competition gets […]
Whether you make handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, or all of the above, your brand should consider doing seasonal collections. They are a great way to build excitement for your new product line, which can lead to increased sales and social media coverage. There are a few steps to take when developing a collection- from determining […]
When you’re a handmade or fine artist you’ll often be asked to submit a biography (also known as a bio). This can be for many purposes- from a craft fair application to a website that’s featuring your work. An artist bio is basically a description of your background, education, inspiration, techniques, accomplishments, and anything else […]
It’s always hard to get the attention of people on Facebook. Even though you might have lots of followers they don’t always see your posts because facebook limits their exposure. So you need amazing posts that will generate lots of interest, likes and comments so more people will see them. Here are my 6 ideas: […]
We all have too much supplies and not enough space for it. It doesn’t matter if you have a craft room, a corner in the house or just a closet. These tips will help you get more space for all the supplies you need to store. 1. Stack I have a thing about boxes.Most boxes […]
So you’ve made the decision to sell your handmade items online- fantastic! When someone buys your creation you’ll have to know how to mail it out. There’s a learning curve for figuring out how to correctly ship packages, but once you get the hang of it the process is pretty simple. The following list includes […]
