As a small business owner, when you lose money you can often gain it back. This is not true for time. Time lost is irretrievable, so make each moment count! Poor time management skills will put a huge dent in your business’ potential. Use good time management skills to make the most of each day…
How to Declutter to Increase Creativity
Spring is here, and that means it’s time to clean up! Take advantage of the brighter days and start your spring cleaning with some workspace organization. Having your work area decluttered and organized will help increase your creativity. Tips for Workspace Organization Declutter Your Work Surface Clear off your workspace and sort your work. A…
Top 5 Tips for Running a Home Based Business
We recently shared our tips for how to start your own Etsy business. Whether you are starting with Etsy or with your own self promoted home based business, we want to help you succeed. Here are our top five tips for running a business from home. Top 5 Tips For Running a Business from Home…
Ten Ways to Grow Social Media Following
Once you have your craft business or your Etsy shop up and running, you will need to spend time promoting your business. Social media is a great way to introduce consumers to your brand and to reach a larger audience. Here are ten tips on how to grow your social media following for your craft…
Starting Your Etsy Business: 3 Things to Know
You have a great hand made product that you are eager to sell on Etsy. Great! Now what? Showcase your creativity by creating a brand, and start your path to becoming an Etsy power seller by publishing great photographs of your products and getting your sales to your customers quickly. Here are the top three…
Trendspotting with Darice
As a maker, it helps to stay on top of craft industry trends. Creating products that will have mass appeal helps boost sales. There are several ways to find out about trends before they happen. Here are some of our favorite sources that help us become the first to spot what’s hot. It’s important to…
“Light Up My Life” Valentine’s Day Gift Box
Delight your favorite people on Valentine’s day with this “bright” idea for a present. This cute DIY Valentine gift box will illuminate anyone’s day! (Get it?) DIY Valentine Gift Box Supplies: Darice Wood Box with Lid Darice Clear Plastic Light Bulb Ornament Gold Craft Wire Darice Gold Hearts Confetti Pack Metallic Pink Paint Glue Dots…
Whimsical Snowman Family Wall Hanging
Deck the walls with sweet, personalized snow people families! These cute DIY snowman decorations are simple to make and easy to customize. You can embellish them in lots of different ways. Here are two cute ideas for you to try. DIY snowman decorations supplies: Mini Birch Disks Darice Small Wood Sign with Wire Hanger Permanent…
Creative Gift Wrap Ideas for the Holidays
Create beautiful holiday wrapping this year! I love the simplicity of kraft paired with white and gold, so that is my theme for these four elegant ideas. I used a kraft base and then added various gold glittered elements to create gift wrap ideas that are too pretty to throw away! Here are four simple…
Gingerbread Baking Themed Wreath
One of my favorite things about the holidays is baking. I have so many wonderful memories of making traditional Christmas baked goodies with my mother. Gingerbread is one of those recipes that always makes me think of the holidays, so I decided to give my DIY holiday decor wreath a baking themed twist! Gingerbread DIY…
