Our video series Kids in the Craft Room is back today talking about our favorite mess free crafting ideas. If you’re hesitant to craft with your kids because of the messes that could be made, watch today’s video for a few tips and tricks to help keep everything and everyone clean. Kids and mess tend [...]

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With spring and summer in full swing, art & craft show season is well under way and you're probably preparing for a few shows of your own. Here are 5 successful strategies for your next art & craft show so you can maximize your results:1. When creating your booth for art & craft shows, keep it simple to keep your costs low...design your booth to attract attention, but don't break the bank at the beginning. You can always add to your booth later as you make sales.2. Pick the events you sell at wisely and price appropriately...try to attend shows as a buyer before you ever sign up to do the show as a vendor. This will give you a good idea of what people are buying, what price points they are comfortable with, and what your competition is doing.3. Gather and share contact information at your events...plan to have an email sign-up sheet and business cards in your booth. This can be a fantastic opportunity to grow your marketing list and follow up with new contacts who were interested, but didn't convert to a sale at the show.4. Stay active when you're vending at an event by working on crafts in your booth to draw attention. People love to see how things are made and that will bring people to you.5. Set specific sales goals so you focus your efforts and make sure you know whether this is a show you should continue to do in the future.What tips do you have for vending at art & craft shows?Main image courtesy of shoshanaknits

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Last week, my husband asked me, “What are the hardest things about being a mom?”  No, he wasn’t trying to get some action.  Nor, did he just get some.  He was asked to speak in church on Mother’s Day, and was hard at work, preparing his talk.  Reasons aside, I’ll always jump at the chance [...]

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I love chocolate peanut butter no-bake cookies, but my husband is allergic to peanut butter so I usually end up eating the entire batch all by myself. Probably not the best idea, especially since swimsuit season is right around the corner. So instead of the making the traditional no-bake cookies, I replaced the peanut butter [...]

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Social media channels like Facebook, Twitter and now Pinterest are fantastic mediums to help artists and crafters gain exposure and build relationships that eventually turn into sales.The key to using these social media channels is to be your authentic self and understand that it is a process.  Just like building any great relationship, it takes time, effort and honesty.  Success is built with dedication and passion and although we may see overnight success, a long term approach is usually more effective.Here are 6 social media tips to improve your art & craft business:1. Start Slow: Start slow and get used to one platform at a time...get comfortable first and find your rhythm before you move on.2. Inform with Good Content: Use your preferred social media channel by sharing quality content that is useful...sharing only the weather will not add significant value.3. Make it Short and Sweet: Long explanations will not get attention so summarize and get to the point quickly.4. Promote Others: Find ways to share and talk about others that provide value to your audience and it will come back tenfold.5. Listen and Respond: Keep the channels of communication always humming so your staying fresh and up to date with your audience.6. Be Consistent and Honest: Consistency builds networks and honesty will always win in the long run.After you get started, make sure you read the 7 smart ways to juggle social media to help manage your online interactions.

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Who’s in the mood for some Summer Lovin’?! I hope you are because we’ve got one super “hot” giveaway up for grabs! There are TWO (yes, you read that right – two) Canon Rebel Cameras!! One for you and one for your friend! Yippee! If you win, we’ll give you this fabulous camera plus one [...]

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Observing synchronicity allows us to get out of sequential time and invite a sense of enchantment and new possibility into our lives. Read more...

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People often wonder what a synchronistic event means in the big picture of their lives. Read more...

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How often do you join in when your kids are creating? Doodle Names is a drawing project that parents and kids can enjoy working on side-by-side. I find that my girls and I always have interesting conversations while we sit and draw together. Plus, doodling is fun and relaxing! To get started, write your name [...]

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Artist, Teacher, International Mixed Media Postcard Swap Organizer

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