Selling crafts isn’t like selling something that every body can use. It’s a specialty item. Only certain people will buy them. Therefore you need to know how to reach the right audience.
The first most important tip is to do something you love. If you have a passion for what you’re doing, then you will do [...]

Deciding on how to price your crafts is an important factor when beginning your crafting business.  The price of your crafts will increase or decrease the amount of customers who will buy your crafts.  The price can be determined through several different factors, including your own calculations, as well as the environment in which you [...]

Spring is literally a breath of fresh air. You can open your windows and let the warm breeze blow away the winter cobwebs. Spring is also the time when colors go from drab to dazzling. The pastel shades of spring blooms are reflected in Easter goodies.What better way to celebrate the season than with a [...]

(ARA) - Have your kids been stuck in a rut or are they just plain old lazy? Get them off the couch and motivated to actually do something with some of these fun and affordable activities and crafts using household items and products under $5.
Chinese Jump Rope Game — This jumping game is perfect for [...]

One way to consistently advertise your crafts and business is to build and promote your own website.  Websites are becoming a more popular way to conduct business and allow exposure for sales and knowledge.  Here are ten steps that you can follow when building your own website. 
1.  Concentrate on how your website looks.  This is [...]

These days there are more people than ever trying to make their living as crafters.  Whereas a few years ago, there might have been one or two people selling polymer jewelry at a local craft show, now there are probably at least five or six or even more than that.  With so many people producing [...]

One of the most successful ways to sell hand made crafts is through the use of local and regional craft shows that are in your area.  Craft shows will not only boost your business, but will also allow a place where you can find networks for future business.  Because of the nature of hand made [...]

Being a professional dressmaker is a very hands-on craft.  You work with your hands on a daily business, creating wearable masterpieces out of nothing but fabric and thread.  Professional dressmakers, like other artisans, often focus on the art of their craft, to the detriment of their business. If you enjoy sewing and are considering making [...]

Do you enjoy making candles, and always seem to receive positive comments from friends and family?  If you think you have a flair for making eye-catching candles, you may want to consider a candle business. But before you begin to market your candles, make sure you follow these five tips for profitable candle making.
1)  Calculate [...]

As a woodworker, you face some unique challenges in marketing your products.  Here’s five ways to go about getting your hand made wood crafts the attention they deserve.
1. Local Shows and Stores
Starting small at local shows is a good way for any craftsperson to get started with their new business.  It gives you a chance [...]