A few years ago we made a Holiday Village that continues to be one of our most popular holiday-themed posts. That got us thinking that maybe our readers might like the opportunity to get together and make their own! Thus, the idea to host a DIY holiday village making workshop was born, and it turned out to be a THE CUTEST baby! We teamed up with our friends at Darice to supply everything our … [Read more...] about DIY Holiday Village Workshop Event
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11 Ways to Make Your Shop More Eco-friendly
Recycling at home has become the norm, but have you ever thought about ways to be more environmentally friendly in your business? What exactly does Eco-friendly mean? It simply means earth-friendly and not harmful to the environment. You might be asking why is it important to do this as a business owner? Because consumers are asking for it. Going green isn’t a fad. Shoppers are embracing this … [Read more...] about 11 Ways to Make Your Shop More Eco-friendly
Plan a Secret Santa Shop at Your School
Children are generous and giving by nature. They enjoy selecting and giving presents to the people they love, but often cannot do so because they don't get to shop alone. This is why Secret Santa Shops at schools are so popular! Parents are assured that their children can shop in a safe, sheltered environment, and students can experience the joy of giving a thoughtfully selected gift to someone … [Read more...] about Plan a Secret Santa Shop at Your School
Deciding What to Make and Sell Online
I get asked quite a bit about how I decide what to make and sell online. Where does the inspiration come from? How to I decide what to sell? Where do I source my supplies? Well, you are in luck! I am going to share my process for creating and adding new products to my online shop with you today. What to make and sell online? Here are some things to consider. Where to Draw New Product … [Read more...] about Deciding What to Make and Sell Online
How to Market Your Online Maker Shop
If you build it, they will shop. That’s how the saying goes right? Well, not exactly. Once you have your shop set up and ready for that first sale, you might just find yourself in a slump. The sales don’t just happen, you have to get people to your shop before you can start cashing those checks. The key to doing this? Marketing. That’s right, some things never change. Marketing is and will likely … [Read more...] about How to Market Your Online Maker Shop
How to Take Your Creative Passion to the Next Level
Crafting has always been my favorite form of expression. It is something I have felt confident and proud of. Turning my passion into a business is something I have worked very hard at and I continue to work hard every single day. It is not something that happens overnight. #1: Choose your focus Do you want to make personalized items, rustic items, kids items, farmhouse style, etc. Hone in on … [Read more...] about How to Take Your Creative Passion to the Next Level
