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My first Craft Show!


So, that’s me … making a funny face and looking weird at my booth! Just a thought, but the face might have been from the intense freezing cold that was permeating my poor bones (and it was only 8am!) The Chili Cookoff was a total success for chili cooks, but not so much for us crafters …. which was only like 5 people! Lesson learned: only Read more

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Things to Bring to a Craft Fair


dsc00517.jpgThis is my first post! I hope you like it. I’ve been reading as many articles and posts as possible in preparation for my first 3 craft fairs, and I’ve compiled a giant list of things to bring (aside from your items + setup stuff, which I hope is obvious.) Here it is! Please add if you don’t see something listed. -business cards -credit card accepting things if Read more

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Etsy Alchemy is back


alchemy.gifYesterday Etsy announced in the Storque the Alchemy return. Really this is an important tool for any seller, enjoyed! Alchemy is a tool on Etsy where buyers can post requests for custom items. Sellers then bid on the opportunity to make the item and get the commission. This presents a unique opportunity for shoppers to work closely with a crafter or artisan to get the exact item they Read more

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Vintage fabric on a budget


1128216696_9e165267e6_m.jpgVintage, vintage, vintage! Everything is coming up vintage! Sometimes it seems like the best-selling items are made from vintage materials. It’s tough to find without spending a fortune, however. A search on any of a dozen websites can turn up sales of vintage fabric, but it’s often relatively pricey, the cheapest being around $8-10 a yard which Read more

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Why Blogging?


403675540_db812f0eb8.jpgLately I have read in forums and in Blogs, positions in pro and against Bloging. Definitively I have to center my reflection on the rafts and arts topic, which this Blog specializes. The Blog has a personal aspect, it is the fact that the author enjoys to write and to investigate on the topics that are going to treat in Blog have a global aspect, because the Read more

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How Creative Are You?


I always liked answering test of personality but it is the first time that I find a test regarding the creativity, it seemed to me really fun and I agree with the test result. Come and relax a little of the stress of every day, you dare to know How Creative Are You…   You Are 74% Creative You are beyond creative. You are a true artist - even if it’s not in the Read more

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