2015 is just about over- Have you signed up for any Craft Fairs for the Spring yet? It may be helpful to take a look back at how well your events did this year, to learn from them and repeat … Read More ...
5 Craft Show Must Haves
Holiday Craft Show Season is in full swing! I went to a craft show this past weekend and saw so many fabulous indie artsits. Are you doing any craft shows this season? If so you may want to check out … Read More ...
Top Craft Fair Trends for Fall 2015
If you are doing any craft fair this Fall, you maybe want to take a minute to look over this post by the talented people over at Creative Income blog. They are sharing their predictions of the top craft fair … Read More ...
Handmade at Amazon- Is it the new Etsy?
Amazon just launched its Handmade at Amazon section- a place for indie artists to sell their handmade products. Is it the new etsy? USA Today recently published an article saying it may be an “etsy killer”.
… Read More ...They say: “Fans of
Stitch Rock, an indie craft fair and bazaar!
Calling all crafters around Delray Beach, Florida! Stitch Rock is back on October 3rd! I actually lived in Delray for a short time, but I never made it to this event. Maybe you can!
Stitch Rock is South Florida’s largest … Read More ...
7 Customer Service Mistakes to Avoid at a Craft Fair
Do you do craft shows and fairs? Here is a fabulous post with 7 common customer service mistakes to avoid, written by the folks on the Creative Income blog. They say:
“Operating your own craft booth can be difficult, so … Read More ...
American Craft Exposition is Back!
Calling all Indie Crafters in the Chicago area! The American Craft Exposition is back this year, so if you’re not busy September 25th-27th than you might want to stop by!
What is the ACE (American Craft Exposition) ? Here is … Read More ...
Etsy Welcomes Manufacturers? Is it still Handmade?
Etsy announced this back in April but starting today Etsy is now allowing Manufacturers on etsy to partner with handmade businesses. Here’s a good blurb about this from the folks over at The Verge:
… Read More ...Six months after Etsy completed an
How Much Inventory should You Take to Shows?
As a craft fair vendor, one of the most stressful decisions you have to make is how much inventory to bring. You don’t want to bring too much and end up with a surplus of unsold products, but you also … Read More ...
Australia Zoo’s Great Garage Sale
For those of you in Australia who do local craft shows, this looks like a great place to set up a booth! Not only that, but you also have the chance to bid on Steve Irwin’s jet ski! What? Yes, … Read More ...
Calling All Brisbane Indie Crafters- Apply for South Bank’s Christmas Market
This post is for those of you who may be around Brisbane, Australia. This sounds like a great opportunity- I wish I was there!
Brisbane Marketing is inviting all Queensland artisans, producers, designers and vendors to participate in South Bank’s … Read More ...
F+W’s Christmas in July Sale
Hey guys! I wanted to let you know about a fabulous sale starting today and going on this weekend! F+W is having a “Christmas in July” sale, so I hope you’ve been saving up some spending money! Here’s everything you … Read More ...
7 Rules for a Successful Craft Fair Booth
Craft fairs are a great way to showcase your products and connect with potential customers. As a small business owner, I have had both successful and not-so-successful experiences at craft fairs. That’s why I was intrigued when I came across … Read More ...
Stitch Rock 2015 Vendor Submissions Open
Make sure your scissors are sharp and your sewing machines well-oiled because Stitch Rock 2015 vendor submissions are NOW OPEN!
You can apply on their website here- www.RockTheStitch.com
If you are in or around Delray Beach, Florida I would recommend … Read More ...
Hipster Crafts- Now Available as a Paperback and Ebook!
Hey guys, I wanted to let you guys know about something exciting- I recently released my first craft book! Yeah! It is called “Hipster Crafts” and has hip, indie craft tutorials in it.
Here’s a little bit about Hipsters:
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