Knitting and crochet can be confusing. There are so many crochet abbreviations and knitting symbols, and sizes and gauges and materials to keep track of that it can get complicated. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Knitting and crochet can be easy and streamlined with the Make it Happen Planners: a set of …
Crochet Biz
If you’re looking to make your hobby into a profitable, full-time business you may have come across the Debrosse Masterclass. It’s a course geared towards teaching you how to make sales and build a business specifically around knitting, crochet, and yarn. Maybe you’ve seen it on Pinterest or Instagram, and you’re interested, but not really …
This year, I have really thrown myself into craft fairs. At first, I was a little intimidated by the idea of selling in person and in a format I was unfamiliar with. But, my first craft fair was so much fun and profitable enough that I signed up for more! One of the most important …
It’s craft fair season! I’ve always loved the thought of craft fairs, but this year, I got the bug and participated in my first one! It was a spring fair just to get my feet wet but I learned so much in that experience that I signed up for 2 more this Fall. As I …
Hello and welcome back to another part in the All About Etsy series! So far in this series, we’ve covered what you should know before you start a shop, how to set your Etsy shop up for success, and how to figure out what to sell along with a couple of ideas. This week, we’re …
Most of the Etsy stories I think of come from people who already had a hobby and turned it into a business. It was a natural progression and they didn’t have to really think about what to sell on Etsy. But what if you’re interested in the idea of starting an online business but need …
Last weekend, I participated in my very first craft fair! Overall, it was a blast and I learned a lot, but there are some things I wish I knew beforehand. While it’s still fresh in my mind, I decided to share the experience with you guys and give you some tips for your first fair. …
Welcome back to the second part in the All About Etsy Series! Last time, we went over a couple of things you needed to know before you start selling on Etsy. And now that you’re aware of the fees and time it takes to run an Etsy business, you’re ready to dive in and start! …
Hello and welcome to the first part in the All Things Etsy series! If you’re here, I’m sure you’re ready to get things rolling and build your Etsy empire, but there are a few things to cover first. While Etsy is an amazing platform for creative people to make an income and a living doing …