Archive for August, 2009

Profit From Your Knowledge – Become Your Own Craft Book Publisher!

Saturday, August 29th, 2009
Profit From Your Knowledge - Become Your Own Craft Book Publisher!

If you’ve been a crafts person for some time – regardless of the level you think you’re at – you have valuable knowledge. Knowledge that other people will gladly pay for. All you need to do is write it down and become your own craft book publisher!

Before you think that’s too simplistic an answer, or even a bit sarcastic, let me assure you that is not my intention at all.

You see the age-old barriers to publ (more…)

High Society Cheapskate at Craft Shows, Watch Out

Thursday, August 27th, 2009
High Society Cheapskate at Craft Shows, Watch Out

Watch out for the High Society Cheapskate, or you will end up giving your creations away, they are smooth talkers!

I have been in the craft business enough years, to have met all walks of life. The most humorous ones I have met, are what I call the “High Society Cheapskates”. These are the people that come into your store, craft market, or craft show, and will spend ages telling you how well they are known in “high society” or (more…)

Common Myths About Arts and Crafts For Kids

Monday, August 24th, 2009
Common Myths About Arts and Crafts For Kids

Children and art seem to go together easily. At a young age, children will start drawing without any prompting at all. They just find a pencil or crayon and start doodling on whatever material is available. Unfortunately, too many times the adults around them make the mistake of stunting the development of their love of drawing because they believe a few common myths associated with arts and crafts for kids.

Myth 1: Real artists are (more…)

Art and Craft Dvds for Kids

Thursday, August 20th, 2009
Art and Craft Dvds for Kids

Those who have hobby of arts and crafts and for people who have for example interest in nautical themes i.e. ships, boats, and who like boating or sailing and always wanted to make those amazing items made from their creative drawing, but never knew how to do it. Art/Craft DVDs helps in making their creative and innovative thinking into reality. From rigging and trying a simple drawing, to a modern and amazing, color paper, name plates, mats and (more…)

Crafts Ideas To Help In Parenting

Saturday, August 15th, 2009
Crafts Ideas To Help In Parenting

Crafting is the best way to nurture your child’s creativity.It has many positive sides to deal with. Easy kids crafts and fun craft ideas can even solve many problems as they involve spending more time together with your family.When your kids are back from school give them something interesting to work on.

Myriads websites are o (more…)

Crafts For Fostering Creativity in Children

Friday, August 14th, 2009
Crafts For Fostering Creativity in Children

Children love to experience the joy of making something that did not exist before they put their hands on it. Quite typically after creating their object of beauty they will turn around and give it away immediately to their teacher, parent or friend. Children instinctively know that the best gifts come from their hearts, and they put their hearts in every craft, a product of their creative minds and hands.

Playing is a child’s job, and cre (more…)