http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/home-craft-business-blog.html This is the best place to find all of the newest tips, resources and time sensitive information for building your home craft business. <meta http-equiv= en-us craft business Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:07:26 GMT Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:07:26 GMT inspiri-art-and-craft.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/mbOb4UlH6vY/selling-crafts-online-is-all-about-selling-yourself.html One of the secrets I have found to selling handmade items is that people love to know the seller, they love to know the story of the items and they Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:07:23 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/selling-crafts-online-is-all-about-selling-yourself.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/gLTs8I6fXO0/craft-photography-tips.html A picture is worth a thousand words. That saying is especially true when selling non-standard, handmade objects online. Here is what to do when taking Sat, 27 Jun 2009 02:03:39 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/craft-photography-tips.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/0JRB9zjTblk/photo-tips-for-selling-crafts-online.html Do whatever you have to in order to get the highest quality photos you can. Sometimes you see things for sale on Etsy or eBay with small cell phone Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:59:18 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/photo-tips-for-selling-crafts-online.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/nUfEm5VmvLc/jewelry-displays-benefit-from-bold-color-and-height.html I used to work for a department store chain as a Jewelry department Sales Manager, and I found that bold colors and height attracted customers to Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:46:44 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/jewelry-displays-benefit-from-bold-color-and-height.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/RzUriDTTSWo/a-business-name-that-makes-you-smile.html I live in a small town and made the switch from commuting daily to opening a small business on Main Street. I wanted a name that was catchy, people Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:26:21 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/a-business-name-that-makes-you-smile.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/AhgMHLzXd4A/cutting-the-apron-strings.html Starting with fun Christmas aprons, during July with fabric that I had purchased the day after Christmas my business in crafting was launched. Sewing Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:42:11 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/cutting-the-apron-strings.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/e13zh9nH8uI/keepin-it-updated.html Ever wonder how big department stores know what is the next BIG thing? They shop! Shopping doesn't always mean buying. Sometimes it is about Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:30:47 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/keepin-it-updated.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/iGCefcaSVeA/tips-on-how-to-name-a-business.html Brainstorming to find a business name can be tedious but it is worth it. Here are a few tips: Start by writing down the product or service you Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:28:58 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/tips-on-how-to-name-a-business.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/Kak5MtB2SE8/initials-puns-and-avoidances.html Depending on your business ownership style I have used initials of the owners to create words that may relate to the business. Often too you can Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:28:30 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/initials-puns-and-avoidances.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/rC9kUpQxr5Y/a-few-craft-display-tips.html The most attractive way to set up a display is to use a lot of colors. It is very easy to decorate a stand or display using scarves or other colored Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:26:48 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/a-few-craft-display-tips.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/yrrMLgT9Yh8/retail-craft-marchandising.html Creating displays of merchandise can be a tricky thing. You want to appeal to as many potential customers as you can at the same time. There are Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:26:05 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/retail-craft-marchandising.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/ldB7cDpRnX8/naming-your-business1.html The first step is to load your brainstorm for everyone who will be participating. You will need to gather all of the relevant information about your Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:46:30 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/naming-your-business1.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/DLSF5EI5oS4/karen.html We owned a small business for approximately 5 years. We started from scratch and did not have a name. Part way into the first year we decided we Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:45:56 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/karen.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/bZrS4n3AXs4/picture-frames-to-display-jewelry-and-charms.html One really great idea we have used was to use broad picture frames, remove the glass etc. and replace it with vinyl netting for fish wires to hang Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:41:10 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/picture-frames-to-display-jewelry-and-charms.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/obiChzVXi2k/tree-branch-display.html A friend and I craft holiday ornaments each year to sell at various winter and holiday-time craft fairs throughout our area. We were racking our Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:37:53 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/tree-branch-display.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/h-ZuMREM48c/get-noticed-at-craft-shows.html When you are selling your products at a craft fair, you really need to grab the attention of a customer. If possible, display some of your crafts on Mon, 25 May 2009 17:31:41 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/get-noticed-at-craft-shows.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/ZQWhMczTjcY/calling-all-angels-heres-how-i-display-my-angels.html I make and sell crafts that have to do with angels. I make angel pins, angel ornaments, and cross stitch angels. When I set up my display I hang Mon, 25 May 2009 17:28:59 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/calling-all-angels-heres-how-i-display-my-angels.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/ocVwF2O06Sc/tips-for-naming-your-business.html Allow the naming of your company / business be one of the more enjoyable tasks at hand! As it is, there are several other less enjoyable tasks that Mon, 25 May 2009 16:34:01 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/tips-for-naming-your-business.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/1Ojv6Ly90Y4/kiss-when-naming-your-business.html I'm a big fan of brainstorm sessions. When I named my business I looked at things I wanted, something fun and personal to me, but something that Mon, 25 May 2009 16:28:55 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/kiss-when-naming-your-business.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/tH2OHOuDo4M/budget-friendly-craft-booth-basics.html Craft shows are a great and exciting way to earn revenue from your lovely creations! If you are setting up a small table, consider the height and Wed, 20 May 2009 15:18:57 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/budget-friendly-craft-booth-basics.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/_kQzKNax8pI/celtic-and-old-norse-designs-by-courtney-davis.html Celtic and Old Norse Designs is another of the great design books published by Dover. I find it very useful because it is an historical reference, Wed, 20 May 2009 15:16:39 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/celtic-and-old-norse-designs-by-courtney-davis.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/Y3_5a9Te_Es/craft-website.html Your craft website has the potential to allow you to work-at-home and grow your craft business. Learn a free and effective strategy to promote your craft website. Wed, 20 May 2009 14:46:45 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/craft-website.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/yD8PtPSjJWM/the-fabulous-hot-glue-gun.html I am not much for sewing. I never really learned how to and I don't own a sewing machine. But there have been occasions where I needed to make Mon, 11 May 2009 15:02:43 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/the-fabulous-hot-glue-gun.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/yDaXtZs-88Q/tips-to-draw-people-to-your-craft-booth.html One thing that is a sure bet to draw people to your craft displays is to keep a jar of *GOOD* candy. Not cheap little lollipops, get some mini Candy Mon, 11 May 2009 15:01:40 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/tips-to-draw-people-to-your-craft-booth.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/xGbXkRmqaKk/family-business-name.html When i was growing up my parents wanted to open a craft store. So they did. I listen to them as they came up with the products they would sell and Mon, 11 May 2009 15:01:06 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/family-business-name.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/2nL-rEBxoZs/make-your-craft-show-display-interesting.html One of the things I hate when I go to craft shows or vendor booths is a crowded table with everything on one level. It's difficult to see the Mon, 11 May 2009 14:53:39 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/make-your-craft-show-display-interesting.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/z9b6uMZRirg/sell-the-sizzle.html It is unnecessary and unwise to try to display all you have of any item at the same time. My grandfather, who often sold his arts and crafts at Mon, 04 May 2009 14:20:04 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/sell-the-sizzle.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/jTiGDHs604U/aim-high.html You need to remember when designing a craft show booth that you have a three dimensional space to fill, and that the table you'll be assigned is often Mon, 04 May 2009 14:18:05 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/aim-high.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/C9fAVsFF1P0/here-are-some-tips-for-naming-a-business.html Here are some tips for naming a business: 1. Create a contest to name your business. This has been done with logo redesigns and works quite well, Mon, 04 May 2009 14:15:17 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/here-are-some-tips-for-naming-a-business.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/CGk0_RHqhW4/the-appliance-guy-is-here.html We had a business a few years back called the Appliance Guy. We can actually give credit to our customers on the name of our business. My husband Mon, 04 May 2009 14:14:24 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/the-appliance-guy-is-here.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/My06qJGEmSo/make-your-business-name-memorable.html A small-pet shop named Fish and Chirps caught my attention at once. As I long since gave up on aquariums and don't like to cage birds, I would not Mon, 04 May 2009 14:10:31 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/make-your-business-name-memorable.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/fNg633C-bUc/great-inexpensive-way-to-store-and-organize-beads.html I have found that that the weekly pill holders that can be purchased at any pharmacy or department store are great for storing and organizing beads Fri, 01 May 2009 13:42:56 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/great-inexpensive-way-to-store-and-organize-beads.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/1onWXmo8sjE/loom-crafts-with-knifty-knitter.html I have had the Loom Crafts with Knifty Knitter for a year now and use it more than I'd like to admit to. This book shows you how to use the loom Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:02:56 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/loom-crafts-with-knifty-knitter.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/mRuIpyPboFE/vogue-knitting-magazine.html I am not a perfect knitter, an experienced knitter, or even a knitter first. First and foremost, I am a student, a friend, a girlfriend, a teenager, Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:59:13 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/vogue-knitting-magazine.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/Z1UURlY5RKs/best-ever-craft-book-for-kids.html Best Ever Craft Book for Kids This is a really awesome book! There is lots to make and do. This is in most libraries at public schools. This might Thu, 30 Apr 2009 12:56:09 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/best-ever-craft-book-for-kids.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/iKbR5DP-6H8/i-sell-on-etsy.html I always wanted to try and sell my crafts online. Then I heard about Etsy, and after biting the bullet, and getting rid of my fears about the Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:31:53 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/i-sell-on-etsy.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/8_ddH28i2nk/where-to-find-lots-of-yarn-cheap.html I am frugal, and proud of it. And I am also a designer of knitted and crocheted clothing items. So, I am always on the lookout for yarn, because for Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:23:09 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/where-to-find-lots-of-yarn-cheap.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/0lDvFB-_Fdc/easy-yarn-dyeing.html If you enjoy yarn crafts, it is fun and easy to dye your own wool yarn. Unsweetened powdered drink mixes make great dyes for yarn. You can make some Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:08:24 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/easy-yarn-dyeing.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/TbzYMJLMda0/making-a-lovely-and-unique-display.html It is very helpful to make your display as attractive as possible. A bouquet of flowers can draw the eye and bring people to your table. A bowl of Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:56:38 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/making-a-lovely-and-unique-display.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/znl_VPyALSE/dont-let-your-craft-display-scare-them-away.html Being an avid crafter, I frequent craft shows, fairs, raffles, just about anything related to crafts. I prefer to buy things that people make, it Mon, 20 Apr 2009 13:54:22 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/dont-let-your-craft-display-scare-them-away.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/WtvmXTIQt0k/beginners-guide-to-ideas-and-materials-for-beaded-jewelry.html Making jewelry can be a lot of fun, and there are some great ways to get ideas and materials when you're starting out. To get ideas, look at other Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:51:25 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/beginners-guide-to-ideas-and-materials-for-beaded-jewelry.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/6BKVZbTQ91c/selling-your-crafts.html How being prepared can help you find great opportunities for selling your crafts. Wed, 25 Mar 2009 13:54:57 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/selling-your-crafts.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/L0Zx29_wtcI/show-lights.html Craft and trade show lights can make a big impact on the effectiveness of your craft show booth. Here's how to make your show lights boost your sales. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 23:42:31 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/show-lights.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/VX3SZS0lVWg/nice-looking-booth-nice-looking-profit.html When I first started doing shows my booth was nothing more than a craft table, a table cloth, a mini Christmas tree (2 feet) and a box wrapped in Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:43:22 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/nice-looking-booth-nice-looking-profit.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/9ggu_G2piI4/online-craft-sales.html If you're considering online craft sales as a part of your craft business, you'll need to determine whether you'll sell crafts online on your own site or on a third party site Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:36:40 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/online-craft-sales.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/XV7NVUs0k4Y/internet-entrepreneur.html A list of several internet entrepreneur resources that I have used myself and found helpful and cost effective. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 15:23:36 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/internet-entrepreneur.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/DKiZr1GgqHY/quilters-newsletter-the-original-quilting-magazine.html Quilter's Newsletter is probably the first and original quilting magazine. Even if another magazine preceded it, Quilter's Newsletter set the Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:47:52 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/quilters-newsletter-the-original-quilting-magazine.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/G4p01juynR0/ready-made.html Ready Made magazine is a modern crafter's magazine full of contemporary projects for advanced crafters with urban-eco taste. The step-by-step Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:44:46 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/ready-made.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/oCZ3PAt8UN0/american-craft-magazine.html I would highly recommend American Craft Magazine to anyone who is interested in crafts, is very involved in crafts, or who simply enjoys reading Thu, 05 Mar 2009 14:41:15 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/american-craft-magazine.html http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/InspiriHomeCraftBusinessBlog/~3/Ls7TeefVubc/act-like-youre-at-the-office-when-working-from-home.html One of the things that I found extremely important when I started working from home was that I actually got up and got dressed and went to an area in Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:24:10 GMT http://www.inspiri-art-and-craft.com/act-like-youre-at-the-office-when-working-from-home.html