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Here Are the Newest Articles on Inspiri Art and Craft:Jun 27, 2009, Selling Crafts Online Is All About Selling YourselfOne of the secrets I have found to selling handmade items is that people love to know the seller, they love to know the story of the items and they Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 27, 2009, Craft Photography TipsA picture is worth a thousand words. That saying is especially true when selling non-standard, handmade objects online. Here is what to do when taking Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 27, 2009, Photo Tips for Selling Crafts OnlineDo whatever you have to in order to get the highest quality photos you can. Sometimes you see things for sale on Etsy or eBay with small cell phone Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 27, 2009, Jewelry Displays Benefit from Bold Color and HeightI used to work for a department store chain as a Jewelry department Sales Manager, and I found that bold colors and height attracted customers to Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 22, 2009, A business name that makes you smileI live in a small town and made the switch from commuting daily to opening a small business on Main Street. I wanted a name that was catchy, people Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 19, 2009, Cutting the Apron StringsStarting with fun Christmas aprons, during July with fabric that I had purchased the day after Christmas my business in crafting was launched. Sewing Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, Keepin' it UpdatedEver wonder how big department stores know what is the next BIG thing? They shop! Shopping doesn't always mean buying. Sometimes it is about Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, Tips on How to Name a BusinessBrainstorming to find a business name can be tedious but it is worth it. Here are a few tips: Start by writing down the product or service you Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, Initials, Puns and AvoidancesDepending on your business ownership style I have used initials of the owners to create words that may relate to the business. Often too you can Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, A Few Craft Display TipsThe most attractive way to set up a display is to use a lot of colors. It is very easy to decorate a stand or display using scarves or other colored Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 15, 2009, Retail Craft MarchandisingCreating displays of merchandise can be a tricky thing. You want to appeal to as many potential customers as you can at the same time. There are Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 1, 2009, Naming Your BusinessThe first step is to load your brainstorm for everyone who will be participating. You will need to gather all of the relevant information about your Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 1, 2009, KarenWe owned a small business for approximately 5 years. We started from scratch and did not have a name. Part way into the first year we decided we Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 1, 2009, Picture Frames to Display Jewelry and CharmsOne really great idea we have used was to use broad picture frames, remove the glass etc. and replace it with vinyl netting for fish wires to hang Permalink -- click for full blog post Jun 1, 2009, Tree Branch DisplayA friend and I craft holiday ornaments each year to sell at various winter and holiday-time craft fairs throughout our area. We were racking our Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2009, Get noticed at craft shows!When you are selling your products at a craft fair, you really need to grab the attention of a customer. If possible, display some of your crafts on Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2009, Calling all Angels - Here's How I Display My AngelsI make and sell crafts that have to do with angels. I make angel pins, angel ornaments, and cross stitch angels. When I set up my display I hang Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2009, Tips for Naming Your BusinessAllow the naming of your company / business be one of the more enjoyable tasks at hand! As it is, there are several other less enjoyable tasks that Permalink -- click for full blog post May 25, 2009, KISS When Naming Your BusinessI'm a big fan of brainstorm sessions. When I named my business I looked at things I wanted, something fun and personal to me, but something that Permalink -- click for full blog post May 20, 2009, Budget Friendly Craft Booth BasicsCraft shows are a great and exciting way to earn revenue from your lovely creations! If you are setting up a small table, consider the height and Permalink -- click for full blog post May 20, 2009, Celtic and Old Norse Designs by Courtney DavisCeltic and Old Norse Designs is another of the great design books published by Dover. I find it very useful because it is an historical reference, Permalink -- click for full blog post May 20, 2009, Craft Website - Increase Online Craft SalesYour craft website has the potential to allow you to work-at-home and grow your craft business. Learn a free and effective strategy to promote your craft website. Permalink -- click for full blog post May 11, 2009, The Fabulous Hot Glue GunI am not much for sewing. I never really learned how to and I don't own a sewing machine. But there have been occasions where I needed to make Permalink -- click for full blog post May 11, 2009, Tips to Draw People to Your Craft BoothOne thing that is a sure bet to draw people to your craft displays is to keep a jar of *GOOD* candy. Not cheap little lollipops, get some mini Candy Permalink -- click for full blog post May 11, 2009, Family Business NameWhen i was growing up my parents wanted to open a craft store. So they did. I listen to them as they came up with the products they would sell and Permalink -- click for full blog post May 11, 2009, Make Your Craft Show Display Interesting!One of the things I hate when I go to craft shows or vendor booths is a crowded table with everything on one level. It's difficult to see the Permalink -- click for full blog post May 4, 2009, Sell the SizzleIt is unnecessary and unwise to try to display all you have of any item at the same time. My grandfather, who often sold his arts and crafts at Permalink -- click for full blog post May 4, 2009, Aim High!You need to remember when designing a craft show booth that you have a three dimensional space to fill, and that the table you'll be assigned is often Permalink -- click for full blog post May 4, 2009, Here are some tips for naming a businessHere are some tips for naming a business: 1. Create a contest to name your business. This has been done with logo redesigns and works quite well, Permalink -- click for full blog post May 4, 2009, The appliance guy is here.We had a business a few years back called the Appliance Guy. We can actually give credit to our customers on the name of our business. My husband Permalink -- click for full blog post May 4, 2009, Make Your Business Name MemorableA small-pet shop named Fish and Chirps caught my attention at once. As I long since gave up on aquariums and don't like to cage birds, I would not Permalink -- click for full blog post May 1, 2009, Great Inexpensive Way to Store and Organize BeadsI have found that that the weekly pill holders that can be purchased at any pharmacy or department store are great for storing and organizing beads Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 30, 2009, Loom Crafts with Knifty KnitterI have had the Loom Crafts with Knifty Knitter for a year now and use it more than I'd like to admit to. This book shows you how to use the loom Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 30, 2009, Vogue Knitting MagazineI am not a perfect knitter, an experienced knitter, or even a knitter first. First and foremost, I am a student, a friend, a girlfriend, a teenager, Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 30, 2009, Best Ever Craft Book for KidsBest Ever Craft Book for Kids This is a really awesome book! There is lots to make and do. This is in most libraries at public schools. This might Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 20, 2009, I Sell on EtsyI always wanted to try and sell my crafts online. Then I heard about Etsy, and after biting the bullet, and getting rid of my fears about the Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 20, 2009, Where to Find Lots of Yarn Cheap!I am frugal, and proud of it. And I am also a designer of knitted and crocheted clothing items. So, I am always on the lookout for yarn, because for Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 20, 2009, Easy Yarn DyeingIf you enjoy yarn crafts, it is fun and easy to dye your own wool yarn. Unsweetened powdered drink mixes make great dyes for yarn. You can make some Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 20, 2009, Making a Lovely and Unique DisplayIt is very helpful to make your display as attractive as possible. A bouquet of flowers can draw the eye and bring people to your table. A bowl of Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 20, 2009, Don't let your craft display scare them away!Being an avid crafter, I frequent craft shows, fairs, raffles, just about anything related to crafts. I prefer to buy things that people make, it Permalink -- click for full blog post Apr 14, 2009, Beginner's guide to ideas and materials for beaded jewelryMaking jewelry can be a lot of fun, and there are some great ways to get ideas and materials when you're starting out. To get ideas, look at other Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 25, 2009, Selling Your CraftsHow being prepared can help you find great opportunities for selling your crafts. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 17, 2009, Craft Show LightsCraft and trade show lights can make a big impact on the effectiveness of your craft show booth. Here's how to make your show lights boost your sales. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 11, 2009, nice looking booth, nice looking profitWhen I first started doing shows my booth was nothing more than a craft table, a table cloth, a mini Christmas tree (2 feet) and a box wrapped in Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 11, 2009, Online Craft SalesIf you're considering online craft sales as a part of your craft business, you'll need to determine whether you'll sell crafts online on your own site or on a third party site Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 11, 2009, Internet EntrepreneurA list of several internet entrepreneur resources that I have used myself and found helpful and cost effective. Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 5, 2009, Quilter's Newsletter The Original Quilting MagazineQuilter's Newsletter is probably the first and original quilting magazine. Even if another magazine preceded it, Quilter's Newsletter set the Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 5, 2009, Ready MadeReady Made magazine is a modern crafter's magazine full of contemporary projects for advanced crafters with urban-eco taste. The step-by-step Permalink -- click for full blog post Mar 5, 2009, American Craft MagazineI would highly recommend American Craft Magazine to anyone who is interested in crafts, is very involved in crafts, or who simply enjoys reading Permalink -- click for full blog post Feb 27, 2009, Act Like You're at the Office When Working from HomeOne of the things that I found extremely important when I started working from home was that I actually got up and got dressed and went to an area in Permalink -- click for full blog post
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