Up until this year I had only done one or two craft shows a year. I have dreamed of building my hobby into a business for a long time. I knew that in order to do that I had to start branching out to where I did year-round shows. The problem was, this was totally out of my comfort zone.
My goals seemed simple enough. Work at the store two to three days a week. Work on craft inventory daily. Write one blog article a week. Clean the house each day before, or after, work. Seems simple enough, right? I thought so too.
Being a vendor can be fun and exciting. It can also be exhausting and frustrating. If you are thinking that becoming a vendor is for you, there are 5 things that you should consider before taking the plunge.
The reality of having a blog site is very different than what I thought it would be. It isn’t just about sitting down and writing a post. Here is a list of 24 free online courses that teach blogging and social media marketing.
Today’s high-tech world offers many work-from-home and online learning opportunities. The problem is wading through countless sites in order to find those that are legitimate. I have listed sites that may be the answer that you are looking for.
Sublimation as a creative outlet offers an endless variety of possibilities. It allows the use of treasured childhood art to be made into keepsakes for gift-giving, as well as offering a means to create unique products for sale. Getting started in sublimation can be intimidatingly nerve-wrecking. Hopefully, this article will help you feel a bit more confident as you move forward into the creative world of sublimation.
Covid-19 brought about financial and life changes that I wasn’t ready to face. At 57 it is hard to move into a new career. Suddenly I feel as confused and misplaced as I did as a teenager. Moving forward means overcoming personal roadblocks and building a growth plan.
I have put together a list of 20 tips for craft show success. This list is compiled of things that I have learned in my 30 years of experience at craft shows.
Use a Thrift store basket and repurpose and upcycle it into a farmhouse treasure. Perfect for use in a craft booth, a nursery, or as home décor.
The onslaught of COVID brought about my early retirement from a public school system. I like so many others found themselves lost and displaced. Now I am considering starting an actual arts and crafts business.