Archive for October, 2009

Craft Book Publishing – It’s Like People Working for You for Free!

Friday, October 30th, 2009
Craft Book Publishing - It's Like People Working for You for Free!

Today, any craftsperson can write and publish a craft book. All you need is an idea. Unlike years gone by when you needed thousands to even get started, today the investment required is tiny. So small that craft book publishing is within the grasp of everyone.

It can provide a serious income too. You might not be the next Dan Brown or JK Rowling but craft book publishing can be a lucrative business.

What peo (more…)

Making your Craft Show Booth Profitable

Tuesday, October 27th, 2009
Making your Craft Show Booth Profitable

Making Your Craft Show Booth Functional and Profitable

Creating the right booth involves a variety of aspects and you need to take these all into consideration when you are buying equipment and creating a art and craft show booth display. Getting the right equipment and knowing how to use it will make your craft show booth stand out from the crowd. With a little imagination and these tips(like festival guide) create the a (more…)

Why Start a Craft Business

Monday, October 26th, 2009
Why Start a Craft Business

Craft business is a lucrative business is a growing industry. Craft business gives you an opportunity to make a full-time or a part time income from home. It is very easy start and run. You can get away from 9-5 and make money doing something you love to do.

Craft industry

Craft industry is almost $14 billion according to 2001 CODA survey and is growing. There is a growing demand for craft items. These items are o (more…)

Creative Ways On How To Sell Your Arts and Crafts

Monday, October 26th, 2009
Creative Ways On How To Sell Your Arts and Crafts

Turn on your local news these days and you would think its 1933 revisited. They say we’re not quite in a depression but I guess it depends on who you ask and what part of the country you’re from. The percentage of Americans out of work is almost record breaking. Times may be difficult and job opportunities may be few and beyond reach. These are the times when you have to dig down deep inside yourself and come up with a solution on how you’re goin (more…)

Traveling Assistance: Arts and Crafts For Kids

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Traveling Assistance: Arts and Crafts For Kids

Going on a family trip can be a great adventure but for young children it isn’t all fun and games. Most children get bored easily, especially when they are already excited and anxious about reaching a destination. Some parents have started using in-car DVD players and other types of technology to keep their children entertained on these road trips but a better solution does exist: arts and crafts for kids.

Why Choose Art Supplies for (more…)

Choosing Arts and Crafts For Kids

Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Choosing Arts and Crafts For Kids

Whether you’re making buying decisions for your own child, for gifts to other children, or to supply a daycare or education facility, picking the best arts and crafts for kids can be a real challenge. However, you can make things a little easier on yourself by keeping in mind a few simple guidelines that can at least help you narrow down your options.

Choose Age Appropriate

With arts and crafts for kids, age is always g (more…)

Craft Advertising Online Made Affordable and Easy

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009
Craft Advertising Online Made Affordable and Easy

Do you wish there was an easy way to advertise your crafts online? Are you tired of trying to find affordable and effective ways to market your crafts online? Well then you should consider renting a craft show booth in a virtual craft show to meet your craft advertising needs.

A virtual craft show is a web site that helps (more…)

Fun and Simple Summer Kid’s Craft Ideas

Thursday, October 1st, 2009
Fun and Simple Summer Kid's Craft Ideas

Summer will be here soon enough, and your kids will be thrilled with being out of school and playing outside. Well, at least for a few days anyway. Once the newness of summer has worn off and the reality of boredom sinks in, your once happy campers can turn into ‘mom I’m bored’ monsters. What’s a parent to do to help ease the pain of ‘nothing to do’? Planning summer craft projects in advance is an idea that smart parents may make use of. Who know (more…)