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23 Essential Wholesale Terms for Indie Crafters

February 17, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

This post is a good reference for us indie business owners or Etsy shops. owners.  Katie Hunt is on CreativeLive and she is teaching crafters how to enter into the wholesale market!

She is breaking it down into very … Read More ...

Book Review- Wax On Crafts

January 9, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

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Today I have a book review to share with you all, and I think this is a really fun and interesting book. It’s called “Wax on Crafts, Holiday Projects” by Miriam Joy. Miriam Joy is a professional international … Read More ...

Craft Show Display Ideas and Inspiration

January 3, 2016 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

It can be fun to decorate your booth when selling at a craft fair but at times it can also be a bit challenging. Which is why I though you all might like to see this post on Craft Show … Read More ...

10 Unique Art Show Displays to Inspire

December 20, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Do you have any art/craft shows coming up?

Carmen Whitehead is a fellow indie artist and does a lot of local shows around her home so I imagine she’s learned a thing or two about setting up booth displays. While … Read More ...

Seize the Moment and Sell!

December 12, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Editor’s Note: This is a post by Rachel Gregg, Content Marketing Lead, at CreativeLive. In this post, Rachel Gregg of CreativeLive, Shares a story of how she seized the moment one year, and and had a successful selling season at … Read More ...

5 Craft Show Must Haves

November 25, 2015 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

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 ...

11 of the BEST DIY Tablecloths for Your Craft Fair Booth

November 8, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

The people behind the Creative Income blog have created another fabulous roundup  for us indie crafters- this time all about table cloths! Table clothes are perfect for adding a bit of charm to your craft fair booth, don’t you think? … Read More ...

The BEST Christmas Craft Booth Inspiration

November 2, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

It’s November already, so I’m sure you know that Christmas  is sneaking up fast. As Indie Businesses we have to get ready for that holiday rush! If you’re selling at any craft fairs this season, have you planned out your … Read More ...

Get Organized! Craft Show Tracking Sheet

October 1, 2015 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

Are you doing any craft shows this fall / winter season? Make it easy to keep up with which show is which, what is required, what size your booth is, etc, using this free printable Craft Show Tracking Sheet by … Read More ...

How To Greet Your Customers During Craft Shows

August 26, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

Here are some good tips for talking to your customers while selling your work at a craft fair. This is a great article over at Craft Maker Pro that has “Do’s and Don’ts”  for greeting potential buyers.

They say: “Greeting

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5 Things To Do Before Your First Craft Show.

August 9, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

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Today I featuring some fabulous tips from Patty Gasparino who is here sharing some of her learned tricks for a successful craft show! If you do shows, or especially if you’re planning for your first craft show, consider these things … Read More ...

Calling All Brisbane Indie Crafters- Apply for South Bank’s Christmas Market

July 31, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

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 ...

5 Tips for a successful first Craft Show

July 26, 2015 by Katie Smith 1 Comment

 

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**Today I am so excited to be featuring guest poster, Carmen Whitehead, who is here sharing some of her best tips for a successful first craft show!**

Congratulations!  You’ve decided to do your first craft show!  After making wonderful … Read More ...

Stitch Rock 2015 Vendor Submissions Open

July 9, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

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 ...

Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco

July 8, 2015 by Katie Smith Leave a Comment

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Today I wanted to let you guys know about the upcoming Renegade Craft Fair in San Francisco! Here is lot’s of info about it from the folks at Renegade:
We are pleased to announce that Renegade Craft Fair is returning
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