Your Craft Business Guide

Do you want to turn your talent for creating handmade goods into a flourishing craft business?

Do you have an independent spirit, a passion for all things handmade and a desire to build a business around something you love?

Whether you create with metal, glass, leather, paint, wood, clay, textiles, paper, organic materials, or mixed media, you probably know and love your craft extremely well.

But when most people decide they want to start selling their crafts, they quickly realize there's a whole other set of skills and knowledge required to build a successful craft business.

Making gorgeous handmade products is just the first step in selling crafts.

My resin jewelry

About seven years ago, I decided I needed to bring more creativity into my life, so I launched my home based jewelry business.

I quickly realized that if my craft business was going to be successful, in addition to making great handmade items, I would also need to learn all about the business side of selling crafts.

In the process of learning how to build my own craft business:

• I spent hours researching information about selling crafts
• I completed an intensive, one year course for new business owners
• I worked with some wonderful mentors and networked with professional craft artists
• And, of course, I learned a lot by experience and trial and error

I also committed to sharing that information with other independent craft artists.

An early version of my craft booth

The more I learned about selling crafts, the more I realized how much the information I was gathering would benefit others.

So, I started to use this site to chronicle everything I learned and experienced to share with others who are building a business selling crafts.

Don't get overwhelmed!

I realize when you're getting started, it can feel like there's a lot to think about and learn. Remember, though, the beauty of selling crafts is that you don't have to delve into everything all at once.

Setting up my display booth

• You can start as big or as small as you like.
• You can focus on developing one aspect of your business, then add another component when you are ready.

And the beauty of this site is that I will share everything I have learned (and continue to learn) right here, so you won't have to waste time searching all over for the information you need.

I genuinely hope that by sharing what I know about selling crafts, I will help you to grow a flourishing business that feeds your soul.

Here are just a few of the craft business tips you'll find on this site:

Display Booth Tips	Where to Sell Crafts	Easy Craft Ideas

My Craft Booth	Craft Business Ideas	Business Management