If you are looking for something different to make, and also want to recycle, then why not try some vintage crafts?
Look at home through that trunk of old clothes, or bedspreads, or even tablecloths, and get that imagination going!
Clean the fabric gently, or have it dry cleaned if you prefer. Take apart the seams of […]

Rug hooking has made a big comeback.. this is an older craft, that is now a form of art and stress relief!.. as it is a relaxing craft… Get started now for your fall hobbies or craft business!
There are a couple of basic types of rug hooking, the first one is the latch hook type, […]

Full spectrum lighting, is a great way to extend your day when you are doing arts and crafts.
These lights are quite often bought as desk lamps, but give off the same light as daylight, which is great if you are a night owl, or like to work on your craft after dark.

Depending on where you […]

You have heard the saying.. “no job is finished until the paperwork is done”.. this statement is very true, when it comes to running a craft business, or any business!
You need to keep track of your income and expenses, not only for the tax man at the end of the year, but also for you. […]

If arts and crafts are your passion, and/or your business, then sometimes you need to get inspired with new ideas.
I don’t mean go to shows and copy something else, but just take a look at what is out there and it will quite often spark an idea.
Go to craft shows out of town, fall fairs, […]

Storage is another consideration for all your crafts and creations.

If you create a lot of crafts that are the same size, this makes life easier!, but if you are like me, and they are all different sizes, then storage becomes a big problem!

I started off with crafts in boxes… BIG MISTAKE!.. they get dusty and […]

If you have a craft business, and depend on craft shows as a way to make money, then you have to get organized at the right time of year.
If Christmas crafts are your bread and butter, then July and August are the best time to get a head start on them. Spend July figuring out […]

This is a really cute, yet a rustic addition to a child’s bed, and also has the additional excitement of producing a reward for a baby tooth!
You can make these out of any cotton fabrics, but my favorite has been to use well worn denim.
You will need 2 x pieces denim 7 inches square. I […]

Reduce, reuse, recycle, this is a great motto for crafters too!. Try using old denim jeans for your projects, and make some useable crafts. This pocket is very simple and yet useful to make.
Cut out the back pocket of a old pair of clean jeans, making sure to cut right through the seat of the […]

Have a Garden Party to kick off your business
If its nice weather where you live, and you love to garden and also love to make garden crafts, then why not try having a garden party to kick off your craft business?
If you are proud of your garden, then you probably have it all nicely weeded!.. […]