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 …
Making money
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 …
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 …
Did you know you can actually make money crocheting? I’ve been running my handmade business for a while now, and over the years, I’ve built up a solid income that gives me a little more freedom and security. My number one way to earn money with crochet is through blogging, but there are several different ways …