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How to Make Money Blogging

November 3, 2022 by Maggie

To blog or not to blog. That is always the big question isn’t it? The most important part of the answer is whether it would be worth it for you. Blogging can be great for your crafty business, but it’s also a lot of work. Only you can decide for yourself if it would be […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, Money, Producing Videos, publicity

How to Make Money Blogging

November 6, 2021 by Maggie

To blog or not to blog. That is always the big question isn’t it? The most important part of the answer is whether it would be worth it for you. Blogging can be great for your crafty business, but it’s also a lot of work. Only you can decide for yourself if it would be […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, Money, Producing Videos, publicity

How to Make Money Blogging

November 4, 2020 by Maggie

To blog or not to blog. That is always the big question isn’t it? The most important part of the answer is whether it would be worth it for you. Blogging can be great for your crafty business, but it’s also a lot of work. Only you can decide for yourself if it would be […]

Filed Under: Blogging Tagged With: blogging, Money, Producing Videos, publicity

Videos Bring Potential and Opportunity

July 27, 2012 by Maggie

When I placed a general search for the term “how-to video” on YouTube, the most popular video posting sites, I got over 2,910,000 results. I’ve heard many people in the creative community say that they are visual learners. A book or project blog post just can’t bring that to the table, so many people are […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Producing Videos, Tips, video equipment

Pro-tip: Use an Outline or Script for Your Craft Videos

July 24, 2012 by Maggie

You’ve got your studio ready for taping a video. What’s next? Time to figure out exactly what you want to record! Starting with an outline helps. Here’s an example of a video I created for FaveCrafts 365, a vlog posted on FaveCraftsBlog. FaveCrafts 365: Outline Title of Video: From Lipstick to Glue Stick! Purpose/Subject: When, […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Producing Videos, Tips

Promote Your Business: Use Videos with Animoto

July 18, 2012 by simone

Animoto Templates

In order to promote your business whether you are selling online, blogging, or even working at craft fairs, it is important to promote yourself and your products everywhere you can. One simple and inexpensive way is with Animoto. Animoto helps you take still photos and turn them into a quick video that can be uploaded […]

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The ABCs of Video Editing

June 8, 2012 by Maggie

The ABCs of Video Editing My first real shock was having to watch footage of myself. I’m a non-techie and was never videotaped when I was growing up. I must have a little Amish blood in me because I really don’t like watching video of myself. In fact, it freaks me out a little bit. I mention […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: blogging basics, getting started, Producing Videos, video equipment

Taping a Segment for a Craft TV Show

June 7, 2012 by Maggie

How does a person prepare to tape a segment for a craft TV show? Maria gives you a behind-the-scenes look. A while back, I  taped several TV segments for FaveCrafts.com that aired on Creative Living with Sheryl Borden on PBS. The photo (right) shows me on the set with Sheryl Borden. It’s always a thrill to do […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Producing Videos, TV

Entering the World of V-logging

March 31, 2012 by Maggie

I’m not sure why I decided I wanted to use video in my blogs. It’s not a new concept. Not new at all! I heard about v-logs through social media around the same time I heard about blogging. I learned more about vlogs by participating on YouTube, too. It’s not hard to create vlogs. Basically, you make […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: blogging, Producing Videos

A Handy Guide to Making Craft Videos

March 12, 2012 by CreativeIncome

I’ve created what I think is a comprehensive checklist of what you’ll need to make a craft video. This is mainly a list of equipment you’ll need for production and editing. I’m making my suggestions for  equipment with the amateur video maker in mind. Someday you might just need to hire a professional crew to […]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: blogging, cameras, iMovie, lighting, Producing Videos, video equipment, YouTube

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