{image credit: cpalmer on flickr} by Tara Gentile of Scoutie Girl + Tara Gentile We're going to talk about something uncomfortable: money. More than just our daily dealings with money, we're going to talk about how you price what you sell. I'm going to assume for a moment that you're a woman (and, if you're a dude, just keep reading because this all likely applies to … [Read more...] about Underselling: Why Discomfort is a Terrible Pricing Strategy
Craft Challenge: Handmade Kid-Friendly Gift Wrap
by Grace Hester of Grace Hester Designs With the approaching holiday season, I am starting to think of ways to make it an extra special handmade holiday for my daughters this year. We make holiday cards every year so I thought this year, we could extend the handmade aspect to the gift wrap too! So I sent out a challenge to a few bloggers whose creativity in finding and … [Read more...] about Craft Challenge: Handmade Kid-Friendly Gift Wrap
Booth Design for Indie Handmade: Little Korboose at Renegade Handmade in Chicago
by April Nemeth of Little Korboose Hi there! It's April over at Little Korboose and I'm here today to talk about what it takes to make a craft show booth/tent dynamic and enticing to customers without spending a fortune! The most recent fair I participated in was the Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago so I am sharing how I planned/designed my booth for the event. This is an … [Read more...] about Booth Design for Indie Handmade: Little Korboose at Renegade Handmade in Chicago
Preparing for Your Arts and Craft Shows
by Julie Chen of Life Verse Design About a month ago, I wrote a post about the pro’s and con’s to participating in arts and crafts shows or farmer’s markets and today I would like to share with you my tips for preparing for a show now that you have decided to take the plunge! SOME GENERAL UP FRONT ADVICE FIRST: 1. Be organized and well prepared: I created a mock booth in … [Read more...] about Preparing for Your Arts and Craft Shows
Choosing Color Palettes for your Workspace
by Renae of Red Parentheses Choosing colors for your workspace is probably the most important decision you'll make in the design process. If chosen properly you will feel like you are the best you whenever you walk into your office. Here are some tips to choosing the best color palette for you. 1. Think about your personality. Would you rather walk into a spa or would you … [Read more...] about Choosing Color Palettes for your Workspace
