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Are you considering starting a craft business or perhaps wanting to expand your product offerings to increase profits. Many people approach craft businesses from a “money” mindset only wanting to know what are the easy crafts that sell well. The truth is the best ones are going to be the ones you are passionate about …
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I enjoy making all kinds of soap, from basic cold-processed bars to artisan soaps prepared in beautiful 3D silicone molds. I’ve made soaps for all sorts of occasions and for a variety of customers. Every experiment involves some trial and error and of course we all find our own preferences. Here are my favorite inexpensive …
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Are you looking for some creative mother’s day gift ideas for your own mom or to sell at your Spring craft fairs? Here are some Mother’s Day Quotes you can use to jazz up your projects/gifts. Funny Mothers Day Quotes If at first you don’t succeed, try doing it the way mom told you to …
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Every year, I do a bit of research to determine popular color trends in home and fashion. It helps me come up with items that coordinate well with current trends. This is helpful for those who create items for the home, fashion items and jewelry. I try to combine classic designs and colors along with …
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In the world of upcycled crafts, nothing has been quite so popular or versatile as jar crafts. There are some truly amazing DIY projects with glass jars out there. Here are some beautiful inspirations. What ideas will you come up with? Remember: Always support other artists and never steal ideas. Inspiration is great, theft is …
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Are you looking for an easy craft to make and sell at craft shows? Perhaps you want to add some lower price point items to increase revenue? DIY keychains are great for this. They don’t occupy too much space and are relatively simple and inexpensive to produce but offer a lot of room for creative …
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Wondering what some of the top selling craft trends for 2018 might be? What follows are items that are doing very well at shows and online. Get some inspiration for your upcoming craft season. While my research isn’t highly scientific, it is based on my years of experience as a craft fair vendor and writer/researcher. …
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Are you looking for some things to make for Christmas craft fairs or a way to make your regular products fit for the season? As crafters, many of us are very focused on the Fall season at present, but November brings out a lot of holiday shoppers. Below are some ideas for Christmas Crafts that …
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Updated for 2018 – What will this year’s most popular Soap and Soap Scents be? 2018 Best Selling Handmade Soap & Soap Scents I have sold a great deal of soap over the years and have seen many trends come and go. Soap can have a more subdued look or be a complete artistic masterpiece, depending …
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Easy Bead Crafts I gave up on making jewelry years ago. The markets were saturated and I was getting burned out. I wanted to make new items and direct my energy elsewhere for a while. I put away all my old supplies, knowing one day I’d dig them out again to do something – but …
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