http://freecraftfair.com FREE Craft Resources to assist all crafters in building craft businesses and websites. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:32:38 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Oprah Winfrey may have broken the hearts of many fans recently when she announced the end of her daytime show. However, I'm glad that some of her other ventures will continue - especially her support of crafters in South Africa. Oprah contributes to their communities by selling beautiful handmade items ... http://freecraftfair.com/2009/12/supporting-crafters-around-the-world/ In this Featured Crafter, we hear from Tara from Elanvitalanthology. Read on to hear how Tara's bedrest allowed her creative juices to start flowing and she was able to start creating items for her daughter. Tell me a little bit about yourself. I turned thirty this year, and was overjoyed to find ... http://freecraftfair.com/2009/11/featured-crafter-tara-from-elanvitalanthology/ The Cuttlebug Machine released by Provo Craft provides a low tech solution to die cutting and embossing. The Cuttlebug is a cutting system designed specifically to help you make die cuts and embossings for your paper crafts and scrapbook designs. It takes a lot of the work out of hand ... http://freecraftfair.com/2009/11/the-cuttlebug-a-simple-solution-for-embossing-and-die-cuts/ In this Featured Crafter, we hear from Mia from PiccolinaDesigns. Read on to hear the unique place where Mia finds her inspiration for her gorgeous children's clothing designs. A bit about yourself: The basics... I am a practicing interior designer with an unquenchable thirst for all things 'design'. The loves of my ... http://freecraftfair.com/2009/11/featured-crafter-mia-from-piccolinadesigns/ http://freecraftfair.com/2009/11/craft-fair-displays/ For craft sellers who use Etsy, Artfire, DaWanda, or other online outlets, one of the most effective ways to drive additional sales has almost nothing in common with the internet, and is made of just plain, old paper! Many of the best online sellers promote their work by sending ... http://freecraftfair.com/2009/11/online-printing-for-your-promotional-materials/ In this Featured Crafter, we hear from Birute from Amber Studios. Birute grew up in Lithuania and has since moved to New Jersey. She derives inspiration for her pieces from nature, world travel, ancient ethnic styling and European couture. I've been creating things as far back as I can remember... I grew ... http://freecraftfair.com/2009/11/featured-crafter-birute-from-amber-studios/ In this Featured Crafter, we learn about Judy. Judy sells accessories and gifts for little girls. Read on to hear how Judy's hair bow business began and has expanded into much more! I am a mother to six, grandmother to six, a wife to my husband, and a friend to ... http://freecraftfair.com/2009/10/featured-crafter-judy-from-jmkraige/ Amy Butler has come out with another great new FREE pattern. It's called the Sexy Hexy Love Quilt. The pattern looks complicated but is rather easy to assemble. The example is using Amy Butler's newest line of fabrics Love. http://freecraftfair.com/2009/10/amy-butlers-sexy-hexy-love-quilt/ To many of us, crafting is a hobby. A very interesting one, but still a hobby. We like making cute little things and sometimes we gift them to our friends. The most talented of us even may sell our work and it is very nice to get some money for ... http://freecraftfair.com/2009/10/advice-on-taking-the-leap-into-selling-your-crafts/