Today Is Kiss and Make Up Day
Perhaps one of the most fun days of the year is Kiss and Make Up Day! Today August 25, is Kiss and Make Up Day which is the day to end any arguments, spats, feuds, fights and/or tiffs you are having with a family member, friend, lover or anyone else. Resolve your differences and forgive any lingering offenses. To mark this wonderful occasion we recommend giving a few memorable Kiss and Make Up handmade gifts. Here are few of our favorite finds: Who are you...
read moreCraft Tutorial: Pin Cushion Jars
A quick an easy craft tutorial from Factory Direct Craft Blog that shows you how to make an pretty Pin Cushion from a mason jar. This type of pin cushion is also great for storing small items. They are very easy to make, so you can easily make up a dozen or two in a day and then give them as gifts. Click Here To View This Pin Cushion Craft Tutorial Submit your tutorial! Email the link to your tutorial to crafttutorials[@]worldofhandmade.com. More on handmade pin cushions: Cute Pin Cushions For Those Who Love To...
read moreThis Weeks Crafty Reads: Craft Show Tips
Here is the weekly round up of great crafty reads. This week’s crafty reads are all about helping you increase your chances of selling more at craft shows. Whether you are new at selling at craft shows or not, you made find each of these featured reads rather helpful. Your Tips For Craft Fair Organizers and Stallholders This is a wonderful read that both craft show organizers and vendors will enjoy. It is a straight and to the point read that lists several tips to help make a craft show a success for everyone….read full article Craft...
read moreArtFire Announces “The Basic Account Retires on August 15th”
ArtFire recently announced this past Friday that they will no longer offer free Basic Accounts. In the next few weeks, they are launching a new studio (shown on the right) and overall design updates that will no longer have space for the advertisements that were used to subsidize the free basic accounts. To further explain why the free basic shops are going away, Tony Ford, Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President of Marketing, and Co-founder of ArtFire posted the following in ArtFire’s forum as part of the official announcement,...
read moreNeed Funding To Grow Your Handmade Craft Business?
Finding the funds to grow your craft business can be a challenging, daunting task. If you are a serious entrepreneur in need of funds to grow your craft business, then ProFounder, crowdfunding platform may be the solution for you. ProFounder is an easy-to-use online platform that allows your friends, family and others in your community to invest in your craft business. “It’s not donations, it’s not lending; it’s investments. People are literally investing in the business so they can share in the upside if the business is successful.”...
read moreDIY Paper Craft Tutorial: Pinwheel Earrings
An easy, fun DIY paper crafting project from Indie Spotting, pinwheel earrings. This fun tutorial will show you how to create a cute pair of pinwheel earrings from scrapbook paper. This quick, easy, and very affordable project is one that you can do during a craft night with friends or a kids’ slumber party. Click Here To View This DIY Pinwheel Earrings Tutorial Submit your tutorial! Email the link to your tutorial to...
read moreThis Week’s Round Up Of Great Crafty Reads
Here is our weekly round up of great crafty reads. This week’s crafty reads are all about helping you improve your handmade crafting business. 6 Secrets to Twitter Success for a Handmade Business Here are 6 great tips that you can easily implement using Twitter, even if you have never tweeted before! 7 Etsy Seller Tips Get advice from an experienced Etsy seller. If you are a Etsy newbie this is a definite must read!…read full article Should you ever “fire” a customer? This read is a great reminder about covering the basics...
read moreRecommended Read: Double Double
Cameron Herold shares priceless lessons he learned during the 20 years of operating some of the biggest business success stories in North America in Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less. In this step-by-step, down to earth guide, he explains how to get the most out of your life as an entrepreneur and double your business within 3 years or less. This helpful book has received raving reviews and comes highly recommended.If you are ready to fast track your crafting business, this is a great read that...
read morePaper Crafting Video Tutorial: Crepe Paper Flower
video from Artful Affirmations Here is an awesome tutorial for creating crepe paper flowers. Watch Terri Heinz from Artful Affirmations demonstrate how to make these pretty flowers which you can use for decorating gift boxes, scrapbooking and other craft...
read moreHammered Copper Stick People Necklaces
Flower and Bud Jewelry recently released their hottest line of handmade jewelry, hammer copper stick people necklaces. These lovely stick people pendants are designed and handcrafted by artisan Debbie La Rue, using copper wire. The unique bead placed in the middle of each stick person gives them their own unique personality. Debbie has a knack for selecting just the right bead, which isn’t a big surprise since she has such a great love for beading. “Most people love walking through the sand, I love running my fingers through the beads....
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