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Types of Tent Weights

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 19:16:40 GMT

Tent weights can be suspended from the top corners of your craft tent or secured to the base of your tent's legs. They can be somewhat improvised and homemade or they can be purchased. Read here to learn more about choosing the best type of tent weight for your craft show booth.

Tent Weights vs. Tent Stakes

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:34:30 GMT

Compare the pros and cons of securing your craft tent with tent weights attached to your tent vs. tent stakes driven into the ground.

Tent Weights - How to Anchor Your Craft Tent

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:08:36 GMT

Reliable tent weights are an absolute necessity for anyone who sells at outdoor craft show. Discover different type of tent weights, and learn how to decide which style of tents weights is best for you.

Free Craft Business Newsletter

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:55:11 GMT

Free art and craft business newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Craft a better business!

Reasons to Buy a White Canopy

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 13:55:03 GMT

Discover the reasons why a white craft show canopy is almost always your best choice and why colored canopies are usually not a good option for craft shows.

White Craft Show Canopy

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:44:45 GMT

When you buy a craft show canopy, it is important to choose a white canopy. A white canopy will show your items to their best advantage, remain cool on hot days and look professional at any craft show.

Craft Tents - Dealing with Rain and Wind

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 14:21:45 GMT

It is crucial to have a few strategies in place to keep your craft tent safe and secure in the wind and rain. Learn how make your portable canopy more weather resistant here.

Comparing Portable Canopies

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:21:35 GMT

Learn about specific features to look for when comparing portable canopies. Discover which features are absolutely essential to look for in a craft tent and which craft tent accessories are worth purchasing.

Craft Tents - Ensure Your Craft Show Canopy Meets Your Needs

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 23:22:16 GMT

When buying craft tents, there are many factors to consider to ensure your portable canopy meets your needs. Here you'll learn how to assess portable canopies based on price, ease of set up and portability and determine whether you should rent or buy your craft tent.

Popular Craft Show Canopy Brands

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 22:10:46 GMT

Learn about popular craft show canopy brands that are frequently used at craft shows. Information on EZ Up Tents, Caravan Canopies, the Quik Shade Instant Canopy, King Canopy and the Trimline Canopy.

Portable Canopies - Buying Craft Tents

Sat, 20 Aug 2011 02:39:34 GMT

This information on portable canopies will help you compare craft tents and choose the best portable canopy for your art and craft show booth. Learn the most important features too look for in a craft show canopy, and discover which popular brands of portable canopies are frequently used at craft shows.

Resin Jewelry Making Tips

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 10:57:22 GMT

Making resin jewelry is surprisingly easy once you get the hang of it. It may take a little bit of trial and error to work out all of the details, but once you have experimented with a few batches of resin jewelry, you'll be amazed at what you can make with just a few simple and inexpensive supplies and pieces of equipment.

Home Based Craft Business - Tips to Work at Home Effectively

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 23:04:17 GMT

Home based craft business owners can struggle with being productive when trying to work at home. These tips will help you be efficient and professional in your home office and studio.

Display Booth

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:45:09 GMT

Develop a great display booth for craft shows. Get plenty of tips for creating winning craft show displays

Craft Tents

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 14:33:24 GMT

Are craft tents worth the investment? These tips will help you decide when it's time to invest in a craft show canopy.

Craft Show Display - Plan Your Craft Show Booth

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:04:07 GMT

These craft show display photos will give you insight into how to create an effective craft show booth.

Booth Designs

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 23:21:39 GMT

Four craft booth designs to help you plan an effective craft show exhibitor booth.

Networking in Business

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 15:33:05 GMT

Networking in business does not have to be the intimidating ordeal that many assume it to be. These business networking tips will help you network effectively and with ease.

Become an Internet Entrepreneur

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:29:57 GMT

Become an internet entrepreneur with these easy, cost effective strategies.

Zibbet - Sell Your Crafts Online at Zibbet

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 17:04:30 GMT

Review of Zibbet, an online global marketplace for handmade goods.

Accessories Magazine Review

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 16:01:40 GMT

Accessories Magazine is written for people who sell women's fashion accessories in any type of retail environment. While it's not directly aimed at professional craft artists creating accessories...

Starting a Home Craft Business

Wed, 18 May 2011 22:26:37 GMT

Information about starting a home craft business - Answers to a reader's question about how to start a craft business.

Transitioning from Amateur to Professional Candle Making

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 13:39:44 GMT

Recently, a strictly-for-fun candle maker got in touch with us via our blog and let us know that she makes candles for friends all the time and that she's

Holland Codes

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:51:23 GMT

Explanation of Holland codes and an easy exercise to apply holland codes to your own career planning

Jobs in the Arts

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 21:34:58 GMT

A detailed list of jobs in the arts with links to further information to explore careers in art.

Illustration Jobs

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 17:05:25 GMT

Learn about different types of illustration jobs and discover what is required to build a career as a professional illustrator.

Graphic Designer Career

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 16:12:50 GMT

Graphic designer career information. Learn how to become a graphic designer.

How to Make Mosaics

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 15:24:43 GMT

Learn how to make mosaics in part three of our series on mosaic tiling.

Threads Magazine

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 18:39:40 GMT

Threads is a seamstresses dream come true. As I find myself cutting back on the amount of magazines I subscribe to this is one I will never discontinue.

Become a Fashion Designer

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:46:36 GMT

Learn how to become a fashion designer and discover what is required to land a fashion design job.

Careers in Interior Design

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 21:29:12 GMT

Careers in interior design - Career information about interior design jobs.

Costume Designers

Sun, 16 Jan 2011 16:10:20 GMT

Costume designers - Career information on how to become a costume designer.

Commercial and Industrial Designers

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:50:47 GMT

Commercial and industrial designers - Details about wages, employment outlook, education requirements and job description for commercial and industrial designers.

Mosaic Tiling

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 01:24:09 GMT

Learn all about mosaic tiling in part two of our series on how to mosaic tile.

Talk to Your Customers at Craft Shows

Wed, 12 Jan 2011 23:28:46 GMT

When selling crafts, whenever possible stand. I understand as we get older we tire much quicker than the younger crowd. It is good to have someone helping

Crafts that Sell

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 15:09:35 GMT

I am a ceramic artist. I have sold my wares at various craft fairs etc., and I blog about how to make mosaics. So I have a discerning eye, and only buy

Architect Jobs

Thu, 06 Jan 2011 02:14:55 GMT

Information on architect jobs - Details about wages, employment outlook, education requirements and architect job description

Display Booth Design

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:48:37 GMT

Display booth design tips to help you create winning craft show displays.

Manage Time

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 15:00:46 GMT

Manage time? What to do when there is not enough in twenty four hours.

Knitting Shop

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:04:55 GMT

Our knitting shop directory will help you find great yarn for knitting at reasonable prices.

Sewing Shops

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:28:56 GMT

Our directory of sewing shops will help you find great online fabric shops.

Craft Supply Catalogs

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:28:05 GMT

Our directory of craft supply catalogs will help you find great companies that offer craft supply catalogs.

Soap Supplies

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:37:07 GMT

Find great soap supplies in our directory of soap making supply companies.

Candle Making Supplies

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:40:24 GMT

Find great candle making supplies in our directory of candle supply companies.

Art Supply Stores

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:40:21 GMT

Fing great art supply stores in this directory of online art supplies.

General Craft Supply Store

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:16:52 GMT

Each craft supply store in this directory sells a broad range of supplies to meet your creative needs.

Blick Art Materials

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:27:02 GMT

Started in 1911, Dick Blick Art Materials is one of the largest suppliers in the nation. We are the premier art supplies source for professional artists,

Craft Supply Stores

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:57:29 GMT

This directory of craft supply stores will help you find online craft stores that sell beautiful and well priced craft supplies.

Art Related Jobs

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:58:07 GMT

Learn about art related jobs including art gallery manager, theater designer, exhibit designer and links to other art careers.

Sell Your Crafts

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 23:23:38 GMT

Sell your crafts - Customers tips on selling crafts and building your craft business.