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5 Tips to Prep Your Craft Business for the Holiday Season

September 13, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

The Holiday Season is sneaking up, so it is time to get started on prepping your handmade business for craft shows, selling for gifts, etc. Here is a fabulous article by Rebecca George at the Creative Income blog sharing tips … Read More ...

How to Find Craft Shows in Your Area

August 8, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

If you sell your handmade products at craft shows, one important part of your job/indie business is finding new craft shows and fair to set up at! The folks over at CreativeLive wrote up a great article about just that!… Read More ...

5 Ways to Reduce Stress as a Craft Business Owner

August 6, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Owning and running a handmade business can be quite a task and sometimes a bit stressful. Yes, we love crafting, but it’s not all glue and fabric. There’s also photo editing, applying for shows and opportunities, shipping out product, etc.… Read More ...

Hot Glue Gun Crafts- 18 DIY Projects that Use Your Favorite Craft Tool

July 8, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Grab your handy-dandy hot glue gun and get ready to make some craft projects! Grace Bonney at Design Sponge rounded up 18 of her favorite projects that show off the versatility of the everyday glue gun and all you can … Read More ...

Be a Craft Fair Success

June 16, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Summer is a season of fairs and festivals, and if you’re a crafter, you’re probably gearing up for your next big craft fair. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a first-timer, you’re probably aware that these events can be hectic … Read More ...

Set Up Your Craft Show Booth Quickly

June 11, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Participating in craft shows can be a great way to get your handmade products out into the world and connect with potential customers. However, setting up your booth for a craft show can be a daunting task, especially if you … Read More ...

The Psychology of Sales at a Craft Show

June 4, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Craft fairs can be exciting and daunting at the same time, especially if you’re a first-timer. The idea of displaying your handmade goods, chatting with potential customers, and making sales can be thrilling, but it can also be nerve-wracking to … Read More ...

Craft Show Success Tips from Crafty Chica

June 2, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

It’s Summer craft show season! There are some really great craft show tips over on the CreativeLive blog right now. They asked Kathy Murillo, the Crafty Chica, who has been working the craft show circuit for years what some of … Read More ...

Essential Craft Show Tips for Beginner Makers

May 21, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Are you working at your first craft fair this Summer? Well, first or 100th, these Essential Craft Show Tips for Beginner Makers by Kristen Rask on the CreativeLive blog could come in handy!

Each show can present new challenges and … Read More ...

Pool Noodle Crafts and Activities

May 11, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Here is a roundup of “a zillion” things to do with pool noodles by Menucha at Moms and Crafters. This time of year, pool noodles have started showing up everywhere, so why not use them in craft projects?! These crafts … Read More ...

4 Essential Tips for Applying to Craft Shows

May 10, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

The Summer craft shows will be here before you know it and if you haven’t already applied for some, you’re running out of time! Depending on the show, some of them stop taking applications months in advance, so make sure … Read More ...

5 Ways to Effectively Network at a Craft Show

March 17, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Hey Indie Crafters! I don’t know about you, but I always find the “networking” part of owning a business to be so hard. Especially in person at craft fairs. If you do too, Creative Income has some helpful tips!

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15 Ways to Decorate Your Craft Fair Booth for Spring

March 13, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Did you know that the first day of Spring is only 1 week away? That’s right- March 20th! It’s almost here and that means it is time for all of the Spring craft fairs to start popping up!

If you … Read More ...

12 Tips For Introverts at Craft Shows 

March 3, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Are you introverted or extroverted? Either way these tips to help introverts sell more at craft show are a good read! I recently came across this post over on Made Urban and as an introvert I think the tips are … Read More ...

The Best Spring and Summer Craft Fairs in the USA

February 28, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Here is a fabulous list of all the best craft fairs and art festivals across America this Spring and Summer! It includes everything from Renegade to Unique Markets and lots of indie fun.

Brittany from Pop Shop America shared this … Read More ...

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