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Dealing with Unsupportive Family in Your Handmade Business
Are you dealing with unsupportive family members while trying to grow your handmade business? You aren’t alone! In fact, this situation is more common than you might think. To help you sort through your feelings and move forward, this post is filled with practical tips for addressing this situation. Running a handmade business with an…
Read MoreHow to Organize a Wreath Making Craft Room
If you are a wreath maker you know you need lots of different things on hand to make your wreaths. With that comes the need for organizing and storing the tools and supplies in order to make beautiful wreaths and other arrangements. Today I am going to walk you through how I turned my garage…
Read MoreHow To Choose A Name For Your Handmade Business
Follow these tips and you’ll know exactly how to choose a name for your handmade business that stands out and helps you sell! How Do I Name My Handmade Business? I know choosing a name might seem like the most important thing ever, but it isn’t worth stressing yourself out. Yes, your business name is…
Read MoreHow to Not Overbuy Wreath Supplies
Hey guys! I’m back with another Tip Tuesday video for you! Today’s tip is going to be geared toward the new sellers out there. We’ll be talking about how to not overbuy wreath supplies and what I did when I first started my business to make sure I wasn’t spending too much and I could…
Read MorePinterest Tips for Etsy Shops – Make Christmas in Summer
What a year it’s turning out to be, wreathmakers. I hope you’re doing as well as you can trying to survive everything 2020 has thrown at you so far. I’m sure you’re looking forward to this year being over. So am I! So today, I wanted to share some tips with you for making it…
Read MoreHow to Handle the Shipping Rate Increase for Shipping Wreaths
Are you struggling with how to handle the shipping rate increase for shipping your wreaths? In this video, we’re talking about what you can do to make sure you are getting the best rate. This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. Freaking out about the…
Read MoreHow To Price Wreaths To Sell for Profit
One question we get asked a lot is how to price wreaths to sell? So in this post, get your calculator out and let me explain how to price your wreaths for profit! This post may contain affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy. There are many different ways to…
Read MoreControlling Overwhelm in a Creative Business
Starting a business is amazing and can be life-changing. But for many of us, it can also create what I call The Overwhelm. Let’s talk about controlling overwhelm in a creative business and the three types of overwhelm I see the most. This post contains some affiliate links for your crafting convenience. Click here to…
Read MoreHow Selling Online with my Creative Business Has Changed My Life
Opening an Etsy shop and learning to sell online has changed my life for the better. I have a lot more freedom now and I’m not tied to showing up to a j-o-b in order to get a paycheck. Plus, I’m making the world pretty with my handcrafted items in my creative business using the…
Read MoreThe Secret to building Superfans in a Creative Business
Superfans are people who love what you do so much they want to buy everything you produce and want to hear everything you have to say. When building your creative business, don’t focus on just making a sale but instead work on building superfans by giving great content and building a good reputation. This post contains…
Read More10 Mistakes Etsy Sellers Make | Etsy Tips for Beginners
When I’m asked by other Etsy sellers to help them with their Etsy shop, I’m surprised to see so many making the exact same mistakes! In this video, Etsy tips for beginners and how to get around these top 10 mistakes Etsy sellers make. This post contains some affiliate links for your crafting convenience. Click here…
Read More3 Signs You Might Be Ready for Creating a Membership in your Creative Business
When do you know its time to create a membership for your creative business? Today, I’m giving you 3 signs that might tell you it’s time to create a membership in your creative business. If your fans are asking, then it might be time to create a membership in your creative business. This post contains…
Read More30 Craft Show Tips for Beginners
Have you ever sold your goods at a craft show? If you have, you know it is not for the faint of heart! The payoff can be big, but you MUST have a game plan and do your homework. That’s why I’m sharing my top 30 Craft Show Tips for Beginners today! This post contains…
Read MoreHow to Quickly Make Your Etsy Shop Photos Stand Out
I want to give you some photo tips on how to quickly make your Etsy Shop Photos stand out. Having stellar photos is one of the key elements to having a buyer click on your Etsy items. This post contains some affiliate links for your convenience. Click here to read my full disclosure policy.
Read MoreWhen To Make Seasonal and Holiday Crafts to Sell
When to make seasonal and holiday crafts to sell is a question I get a lot from my ebook customers. My answer? To stay ahead of the buyer. Buyers start searching for seasonal and holiday items well before it’s time to display them. Even if they wait to purchase, they start looking and dreaming of…
Read MoreHow to Box a Wreath for Shipping
How to box a wreath for shipping? It is very important to me that my wreaths, which I’ve spent countless hours on designing, shopping for supplies, listing online and marketing actually arrive to my customers in the same condition as when I ship it. When customers receive that huge box, I want them to be…
Read MoreHow I Setup A Wreath Shop In My Garage
Many of my followers ask me how I have my wreath business setup in my home. Well here it is, welcome to my wreath shop! It’s not pretty and I’m sure it won’t be breaking any Pinterest repining records but it is functional. I have my shop setup in my two car garage. I have…
Read More10 Ways to Use QR Codes for Craft Shows
I highly recommend QR Codes for any printed advertising you do for your wreath business and especially for craft fairs where you sell. I am sure you have heard of QR codes by now, but if you haven’t, they are basically like barcodes you see on grocery store items. However, the difference between the two…
Read MoreMaking Deco Mesh Wreaths is Fun
Wreath making has added so much happiness, joy and purpose to my life! Making deco mesh wreaths is FUN! You should see me dancing around my wreath shop to the radio as I make deco mesh wreaths. What a sight THAT is…LOL! I love making deco mesh wreaths so much that I sometimes dream of…
Read MoreHow To Make A Wreath Craft Show Display or Storage
How to make a wreath craft show display is also a great way to store your wreaths. If you are a fellow wreath maker like me, then I know you crave more storage, crafting space and smarter storage solutions. I want to share with you my idea for storing my wreaths until I sell them.…
Read MoreHow to Make Your Own Wreath Easel
I just LOVE my wreath easel! I love it because a wreath easel enables me to hang my wreath vertical when designing so that all I have to do is step back and then I can see what my wreath will look like hanging up on a customer’s door. Many people design their wreaths on…
Read MoreWhy Purchase Silk Flowers In This Economy?
While new purchases in a down economy can be a daunting task, purchasing silk flower arrangements is actually a smart choice. You see unlike live flowers, silk flowers don’t die. Yes they may fade with time, but the premium silk flowers can be enjoyed for years. Here are a few tips when choosing a floral…
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