I know this is off topic for Craftmarketer but it is probably the most revealing argument I’ve ever seen to change one’s diet: Related product link: Natural Sugar Blockers
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I’m always looking for examples of things to make and sell. This Pinterest board shows some great pics as potential ideas.
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Let’s say you have found stuff you want to make to sell. To be profitable, you can save money by buying your materials in bulk. There are several sources for locating wholesalers: http://fleamarketzone.com/top-product-sources/ http://www.toptenwholesale.com http://www.ifindwholesalers.com http://Liquidatorsmarketplace.com http://WholesaleAce.com Cut out the middle man by going direct to the manufacturer. Makers of craft supplies (and practically anything [...]
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Monopoly was my favorite game when I was growing up. When I was looking for artists for my craft gallery, I came across some interesting works of art that incorporated old Monopoly games. But even more intriguing was the ideas described in the video below. The hosts show how they picked up a used monopoly [...]
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Some crafters incorporate materials found freely in nature like interesting looking tree branches, sea shells, sand dollars, flowers, herbs, stones and crystals. These are often referred to as “found objects.” In my gallery, we got a lot of interest from shoppers browsing our recycled art or pieces made from “found objects.” The only cost to [...]
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The Handmade Holiday Gift Guide will be widely available online as an electronic catalog for Christmas shoppers. You can have your holiday items seen by thousands of potential customers. The gift guide will be made available October 15th, 2012. Rates: Freebie Listing – includes: photo size 200 x 200, 20 words max description and link [...]
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Are you ready for the next step in growing your craft business? Do you need more funds to purchase equipment, supplies, or attend a trade show? If so, you may want to explore crowdfunding, which is according to Wikipedia: “the collective cooperation, attention, and trust by people who network and pool their resources, usually via [...]
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The McQueen High School Boosters Guild invites you to the McQueen Craft Faire to be held October 19, 20 & 21, 2012. Friday evening hours are 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM with an exhibitor’s meeting at 5:00 PM. Saturday hours are 9 AM to 5 PM and Sunday hours are 10 AM to 4 PM. [...]
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Etsy Etsy MBA is a graphic showing Etsy’s growth over time. Gives hints about best selling crafts and best times to sell your handmade items.
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One of my most helpful tools in the glass shop is my camera. It probably seems like the last tool to choose for working in stained glass but it is true! I have always taken pictures of my work. I do a lot of custom work and often enjoy keeping a client updated by letting [...]
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