Selling Online

With new trends constantly coming up, we’ve decided to share a list of the best trending handmade products for this Holiday Season.

Some argue that you shouldn’t sell trending products or whatever everyone else is selling. But I know from my own and many other businesses' experience that that isn’t true. @NicoleMarFer , ecommerce entrepreneur, says "My... Read more

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The Holiday shopping season 2018 will be here before you know it. Shoppers begin making holiday purchases as soon as October and most shoppers already know what they want. Thanks to researchers that report on seasonal trends and opportunities, we can address shoppers' interests and make this Christmas the most successful. Adapt these market trends insights that will help your store stand out, whether you... Read more

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As a crocheter I love nearly everything I make so much I want to keep it forever .

This leads to a problem though. We can really only use so many blankets, sweaters, cup cozies, coasters, doilies, and so on. Everyone I know has received one or maybe two as a gift, and I have donated a great many and randomly gifted more blankets to complete strangers. Somehow I am still left with a stack of finished items.... Read more

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Do I love my hobby? Most definitely.

I have a great sense of fulfillment and pride when I finish a project. I easily get inspired to make something new. I admit it, I am a crochet junkie. I can't put my crochet hook down. I've been known in my entourage as 'Hatty Nady' for a while now.

My 'hatty' days began many moons ago!

The girls in the family know to come to me when they need a... Read more

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Selling online is not the same as selling at a craft show . Lesson learned early, for me.

When hobbyists making their products are encouraged to sell to the public, an easy “in” is to sell at craft shows. Simple enough. Make product that covers your table once or twice over, so you have enough product for the event. Bring lots of change. Bring business cards or something with your contact info... Read more

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Have you ever received a hand crafted card ? My mother loves to make them and everyone enjoys that extra special touch that comes along with them. I am delighted to introduce you to Steph from Hofkissed today. She shares her tips and favorite products with us.

When did you start creating and why?

I've always had a creative gene - particularly for papercrafting and scrapbooking . I started creating... Read more

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Personalized gift items are such great ideas because they become timeless pieces. With Valentine's Day right around the corner I am thrilled to feature a wonderful crafter today from Rustic Metal Creations . Liz has great insight into how to run a successful online business.

1. Tell us a little bit more about yourself.

My name is Elizabeth, but preferred to be called Liz. I am in my late... Read more

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So the new year is here, and most of us usually start the year by thinking about personal resolutions, like eating healthy, being more active, spending more time with family & friends. For the corporate or business minded, we are entering the 1 st Quarter, with this year’s expenses to think of; forecasting models nearby; and business goals to achieve.

For us, hobby-business owners and sellers of our... Read more

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If you have not yet heard of Pinterest it is time to join the craze! I understand some of the hesitation. I even thought, "Not another thing!" when I first heard about Pinterest. Well, the reality is that it is making a difference for my personal blog traffic and it is doing wonders for crafters who rely upon word of mouth or sites like iCraftGifts.com to sell their products.

(An example of one of my... Read more

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Greetings!

My name is Lannie. I've recently joined the iCraft admin team, and I'll be working in the Community section. I’m an editor by trade, and before retirement worked for a large municipality, building websites and teaching writing-for-the-web skills.

What else can I tell you about me? I live in Toronto, love to garden and have three cats.

I’ll be reviewing blog posts as they come... Read more

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