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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 […]
Becoming an Amazon affiliate is a great way to earn a few extra dollars. If you’re acrafter and post tutorials or projects on your blog then you’re already half way there. All you need is to list the products you used in your project with links to Amazon.com and start earning money! Now the only […]
There are lots of resources for advice about doing craft shows. I’ve written many blog posts about what to bring, how to entice shoppers, and the best ideas for displays. But there are a few things sellers might do that can put off shoppers and buyers- all of which are easy to fix or prevent! […]
Once you’ve started a craft blog, there are a few simple things you can do to help make your blog more successful. These are just a few ideas that appeal to readers and tips to attract a wider audience. Show off your craft – If you are a craft blogger, people following you primarily want […]
I know that many of us sell the crafts we make primarily online or in our home town craft fairs, which is a fantastic things to continue doing, but how can you expand your sales and even keep them going when times are slow? One way is to try having your items up for sale […]
Does the thought of blogging fill you with dread? Perhaps you stare at the computer screen for hours trying to come up with something, anything, with which to grow your online presence. If either scenario sounds familiar, take a deep breath and keep reading. We’ve put together some tips to help you get over those […]
Keeping Up with the Times: 5 Business Strategies to Consider This Year 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 […]
