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ArticlesCategories » | Craft Articles | Craft Business | Creating Craft Classes | Home Decorating | Punch Needle | Time Managment | Trash to Treasure |Submit an article Most Recently Added ArticlesEasy Ways to Decorate Plain Pillar Candles Posted on 2008-04-18 by Jessica Ackerman (Viewed 55 times) Most everyone loves candles, especially the decorative fragrant varieties. Even if candles are never burned they look lovely in candle displays, on candle trays, or as centerpieces on dining room tables. [AD_55] Decorative pillar candles can be quite expensive, but it is not necessary to buy costly pillar candles enhanced with embellishments. You can decorate plain pillar candles that will look just as good as or better than expensive decorative candles sold in stores. They are perfect for read more... How much do I ask for this? Posted on 2007-08-01 by Phyllis Meiring (Viewed 41 times) I cannot tell you the number of times I have been asked how much someone should ask for something they created. I have been creating for over 3 decades and STILL wrestle with pricing my OWN products, let alone pricing someone else's work. [AD_55] Pricing the work of another is like being asked that uncomfortable question, "does this make me look fat?" I cannot comfortably answer either of those questions. I can, however, offer some considerations that may help you make your own read more... Profiting From Printable Crafts Posted on 2007-06-14 by Kelle Arvay (Viewed 500 times) Alot of people may not realize just how much society utilizes printable products. [AD_55] I think printable items can be one of those products we take for granted at times. There have been many times I myself have been in need of a chart or record keeping template and have been hard pressed to find a good one among the free ones that are offered online. So I found myself creating my own. I also become interested in designing printable products for crafting. In the crafting industry read more... How To Avoid Business Burn Out Posted on 2007-05-09 by Kelle Arvay (Viewed 369 times) At some point or another, anyone who owns their own business will face some degree of burn out.[AD_55] Instead of learning to cope with such burn out it is better to learn how to avoid it in the first place. Below are several ways you can avoid business burn out. 1. Organization Staying organized is one of the first steps in avoiding burn out. Utilize all the resources at your disposal such as filing systems for tax information, payables, receivables, advertising, marketing, etc. This read more... 5 Reasons To Offer Online Craft Classes Posted on 2007-05-01 by Kelle Arvay (Viewed 407 times) 1. The Demand and Need. There are many reasons why you should offer craft classes. The main one would be because there need which you can fill and profit from at the same time. As the Internet continues to grow and more crafters seek resources, online craft classes become a natural learning option. Many crafters may find it more difficult to attend a live, in person type of class locally, so taking a class online in the comfort of their own home is a very appealing option. 2. read more... The Making of a Craft Pattern Posted on 2007-04-21 by Kelle Arvay (Viewed 534 times) Let's say you've been creating your own original finished crafts and selling them either online or off.[AD_55] Now your interested in creating patterns of your designs and starting your own pattern business. What is the first step you need to take to make that happen you ask? Well, first of all you need to understand the actual make up of a pattern. The following are the basic components of creating a pattern: Front Cover, Supply List, Instructions, Templates, and Back Cover are the read more... Crafting With Edibles Posted on 2007-04-21 by Kelle Arvay (Viewed 592 times) A popular crafting technique is to create things with edibles. Everything from edible clay to dehydrated fruits.[AD_55] You'd be amazed at what you can make with items already in your kitchen. One of the most recent and interesting things I've seen created with edibles are dehydrated chunks of potato's that are dried and used to create strings of grungy garland. Basically you cut up small chunks of white potato's, roll them in cinnamon to give them that grubby look and dehydrate them. They are read more... Get The Time Worn Look With Trash To Treasure Posted on 2007-04-18 by Kelle Arvay (Viewed 593 times) If you love the look of Primitives and would love to add more pieces to your home, consider creating your own or visiting local flea markets for that next treasure.[AD_55] When we first moved to our home years ago money was rather tight with the reality of a higher mortgage and just the general cost of living. Our home was built in 1916 and really has a wonderful charm to it unlike some of the brand new homes being built today. We knew when we saw this home that it was meant to be adorned read more... Submit an article |
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