3 ways to AMP up your Holiday Jewelry Sales The temperature starts to change, kids are back in school and holiday travel plans are being made. Bye, bye summer, hello autumn! As sad as I am to see summer leave, I’m always happy to welcome the beginning of holiday sales! So what are you […]
Taking Great Photos for your Shop! I have found some great tips on taking Great Photos! Taking Good Pictures to display your creations is a “Tricky Business” sometimes. Getting just the right lighting and clarity is not alwasy and easy thing to do! When selling items online, you know that the quality of the photos […]
Getting Out There I want to talk a little bit about “Getting Out There”. This is about putting yourself out in the public view along with your craft, artwork, jewelry, whatever it is that you do. This is not easy to do and for some, like me it is nearly impossible. BUT, it can be […]
By Beverley Start August 2012 This is one member’s account of what being part of the Handmade Artists community is like and why I think artists and crafts people should consider membership not only to boost their online presence but to be a part of something great! Let’s begin with the Handmade Artists Blog I’m […]
Brand Yourself and your Shop! Branding your Shop is a Must! In the 4 years I have been on line the one thing I have discovered is how important it is to Brand your Shop! I have seen so many shops with no banners, avatars, logos or I have seen different ones on other sites… […]
Knit One.. Pearl Two – My “Online” Afghan I wanted to find a clever way to tell my online adventure and thought of Knitting an Afghan! Much like this craft I started my “Online” Afghan in 2008. I picked my colors, and style etc. and began knitting away. As my afghan grew in size I […]
Supply Inventory Spreadsheet When we as artists see a design or pattern that we decide inspires us, one of things that come to mind is, “Do I have the supplies to create this?” There are many options for tracking what you have on hand. Some people prefer a manual method and some prefer an […]
If your’e reading this, you have internet access. You are probably an artisan or an art lover, you have or are thinking seriously about selling online, and you’ve read posts such as this on blogs, forums, chat sites and social networking venues, and if you’re having a business or asking for a loan, you need […]
I’ve been receiving inquiries from some crafters saying their work isn’t selling as well as they would like others are reporting increasing sales. So, what’s the difference? Since I do individual and group consulting to crafts people and galleries, I can’t answer each of these artists individually but I decided it was time to take […]
Growing up on the Peninsula of Northern California gave me the opportunity to enjoy a range of outdoor activities, sports, and a wide variety of beautiful landscapes by plane, automobile and cruise ship. All of these experiences served to inspired my creative nature. As an adult, I have had the good fortune of traveling, and […]
