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Giveaway: Crafter’s Market 2016: How to Sell Your Crafts and Make a Living

March 1, 2016 by Stefanie Girard

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Giveaway: Crafter’s Market 2016: How to Sell Your Crafts and Make a Living

Leave a comment in today’s post by March 10, 2016 and you are in the running for this great crafter’s resource.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

More about the book from the publisher:

“The single resource to make your craft your career!

Crafter’s Market 2016 is the perfect start to your crafting career. This comprehensive guide will introduce you to a whole new world of possibilities for marketing your craft. Editor Kerry Bogert, author of Totally Twisted and Rustic Wrappings and knitting, crochet and jewelry acquisitions editor for Interweave, will help you start or expand your business with completely updated resources, such as:

  • More than 400 new listings for complete, up-to-date contacts and guidelines for submissions for a total of more than 1,400 craft market resources, including craft shows, magazines, book publishers, online marketplaces and more!
  • Markets for a variety of crafts, including quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, papercraft and jewelry making.
  • Informative, inspirational articles on hosting creative retreats, managing your time on the internet, growing your business through Pinterest, how to handle custom orders and setting up and utilizing e-Newsletters.
  • Interview with successful craft professional Carter Seibels Singh on establishing her successful small business, Woman Shops World, on Etsy.

Whether you’re looking to expand your online presence or you’re just beginning to think about how to turn your weekend hobby into a side business, Crafter’s Market 2016 is the complete resource for crafting professionals.”

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Comments

  1. Margay says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:22 am

    Wow, this sounds like a good book to have!

  2. Uli Day says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:24 am

    Something that I would like to explore, thanks for the opportunity.

  3. Mary Helene says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:34 am

    I have a small craft business and would love to have this book.

  4. Pinkie says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:40 am

    Looks like great information

  5. Barbara says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:57 am

    This book sounds like something that I definitely need to have. Hope I win it.

  6. fotojennic says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:00 pm

    oh i would love to browse the tips in this book. Selling feels like an unreachable dream at times.

  7. Laurel says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:01 pm

    I’d love to have all this great knowledge and expertise to help me in a new venture!

  8. Donna R says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    I would love to quit my day job and market my crafts! Sounds amazing!

  9. Clemencia says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:04 pm

    Oh my goodness this is exactly what I need, thank you so much for the giveaway ????

  10. Carol Murphy says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:14 pm

    The business part is the area I need to give much more attention. I would love the support this book offers! Thank you in advance!

  11. Sandy says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:33 pm

    I would love this book. It would come in handy as I start my business for the fall season!

  12. Sue Miller says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    Getting ready to open an Etsy shop. I would love this book.

  13. pattipanuccio says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:46 pm

    You can never have to many books.

  14. Frankie Griffin says

    March 1, 2016 at 12:52 pm

    Ooh, I would love to win a copy of Crafters Market 2016. Both of my daughters and myself like to create items and this book looks like it would help us tremendously as we try to sell some of our pieces of art.

  15. audrajo says

    March 1, 2016 at 1:09 pm

    I sure could use this book.

  16. LILLIAN A STEWART says

    March 1, 2016 at 1:21 pm

    This book sounds like a dream come true for me. I have a terminally ill husband at home, on hospice, so I do not get out much at all. I have been making jewelry and other things until it is in every nook and cranny of my place because I do not know the first thing on how to go about selling it. This would be a WONDERFUL thing for me to have.

  17. KatieS says

    March 1, 2016 at 1:23 pm

    I’m getting ready to start a craft business and I’d love to have this book.

  18. Vivian says

    March 1, 2016 at 1:27 pm

    I would absolutely love to have a copy of this book!

  19. Shelby Morris says

    March 1, 2016 at 1:57 pm

    I would love to win this book! I am thinking about trying to sell my crafts.

  20. Kimberly D says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    Hope to start my craft business within the next year. This book would come in very handy!

  21. SL capela says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    This could come in very handy right about now

  22. Anne in NC says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    I could really use this! Thanks for the giveaway!

  23. cal8007 says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    My craft room is full of crafts I’ve made; this book should help me clean up – both ways!!

  24. Sheri Taylor says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:48 pm

    Sheri in MN says ,

    This book sounds exactly what I’ve been searching for. Health caused me to let. A lucrative craft business shut down. ,2 yrs later I am bouncing back and want to get my crafts going and out there to the public.

  25. Joan says

    March 1, 2016 at 2:54 pm

    What a great way to get me get rid of things that are in my craft room. Joan

  26. Lauren says

    March 1, 2016 at 3:02 pm

    This would really help out with my jewelry business! Thanks for the opportunity!

  27. Laurie Carlson says

    March 1, 2016 at 3:19 pm

    Essential for living the Dream. Must. Have. Thank you!

  28. Dawn Woolf says

    March 1, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    I just started selling my crafts and this book looks like it would help me get on the right track. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

  29. Elena Tucker says

    March 1, 2016 at 3:47 pm

    This book looks like a fabulous resource. I love Kerry’s other books

  30. Donna J. says

    March 1, 2016 at 4:37 pm

    Would love a chance to win this book. I am in the crafting business and have been for some time!

  31. Kristen says

    March 1, 2016 at 5:02 pm

    I would love to win this book! 🙂

  32. Pat Schwab says

    March 1, 2016 at 6:25 pm

    Hi, this sounds like a great resource to have. I would love to own this. Thanks

  33. mlsjewel says

    March 1, 2016 at 8:39 pm

    Can never have enough books like this. Thanks

  34. Karey says

    March 1, 2016 at 10:40 pm

    This looks like a good book for tips on how to get off the ground!

  35. Denise Jordan says

    March 1, 2016 at 11:32 pm

    I have so many great ideas, but seem to fail every time I try to sell them. I would love to have this book!

    Thank you for offering it for all of us to hope to receive it.

  36. Renee V. says

    March 2, 2016 at 12:46 am

    It’s been my dream to turn my crafting into a business for so long now! This would be an amazing book to read, thanks for the giveaway!!!!

  37. Leanna says

    March 2, 2016 at 2:04 am

    I would love to win a copy of Crafters Market 2016! I have a 7 month old and another on the way…. I could use the money!

  38. Susan Riddle says

    March 2, 2016 at 8:22 am

    Making a living doing what I love – that would be awesome!

  39. scrapnsew says

    March 2, 2016 at 11:24 am

    Thank you for chance to win, as a disabled widow, I would love to learn from this book how to augment my limited income.

  40. Jessica Steede says

    March 2, 2016 at 12:39 pm

    I would love the help with getting my own craft items sold.

  41. nancir says

    March 2, 2016 at 12:41 pm

    I have a craft/sewing business and would find this book really useful.

  42. Lanna says

    March 2, 2016 at 1:04 pm

    Adding to the list of hopeful winners. I am newly retired and getting back into my needlework and crafting I did before I started working full time 23 yrs ago. This would be a nice addition to my knowledge of selling my creations.

  43. Joan says

    March 2, 2016 at 1:06 pm

    Great book to get me started. Thank you.

  44. aj says

    March 2, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    What a neat book! We’ve been looking to expand our craft business, so this would help immensely!

  45. Joyce says

    March 2, 2016 at 3:27 pm

    Sounds like a wonderful resource to help start my shop. Thanks

  46. Henriette says

    March 2, 2016 at 5:31 pm

    This book looks like a winner! I hope i win…

  47. Angelina Fuoco says

    March 2, 2016 at 8:45 pm

    I have just started a business selling stick ponies. They originally started as a fundraiser and I consigned the left over ones so I didn’t have to store them. Then the store that I consigned with asked if I would keep a steady supply and now I have begun my own business. It is o exciting and am also so lost. I would love this book.

  48. Lin Shultz says

    March 3, 2016 at 7:45 am

    I would love to have this book. I’ve been crafting for years and would like to turn it into a business.

  49. Marie says

    March 3, 2016 at 8:02 am

    Thank you for offering this great resource as a giveaway!

  50. Adrienne says

    March 3, 2016 at 10:09 am

    I would love to read this book. Thanks for the opportunity!

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30 Brilliant Uses for Empty Pill Bottles You Probably Haven’t Tried Yet

Creative and Practical Ways to Reuse Pill Bottles Around the Home

Let’s be honest—those little orange pill bottles multiply like rabbits in the back of the medicine cabinet. And if you’re anything like me, tossing them feels wasteful. They’re sturdy, compact, and practically begging to be reused. So rather than sending them to landfill purgatory, let’s put them to good use!

Here are 30 clever, crafty, and completely practical ways to reuse pill bottles—from home hacks to travel tips and even a few creative craft ideas your grandkids will love.

Home Organization Hacks

  1. Spare change stash
    Pop it in your car’s cup holder, and you’ll never be caught short for a parking meter again.
  2. Emergency sewing kit
    A couple of needles, thread, tiny scissors, and a spare button fit perfectly.
  3. Tiny hardware holder
    Nails, screws, washers—no more rummaging through random tins in the garage.
  4. Safety pin storage
    Stop chasing scattered pins in the bottom of your junk drawer.
  5. Toothpick travel case
    Because no one wants loose toothpicks rolling around in their handbag.
  6. Matches + striking strip
    Glue a match striker to the lid and toss it in your camping kit.
  7. Mini first-aid kit
    Band-aids, alcohol wipes, and a few painkillers—all in one waterproof spot.
  8. USB or SD card holder
    Label the lid and keep your data safe and dry.

Craft & DIY Ideas

  1. Bead storage
    Perfect for sorting small amounts by color or type.
  2. Glitter containment
    Finally, a way to store glitter without it taking over your whole craft drawer.
  3. DIY travel paint pots
    A little dab of acrylic in each bottle = no mess on the go.
  4. Mini crayon case
    Snap a few crayons in half and toss them in for road trip fun.
  5. Yarn needle case
    Stop losing your large eye needles in the couch cushions!
  6. Button collector
    Keep vintage buttons or those extras from clothing tags neatly sorted.
  7. DIY air freshener
    Punch holes in the lid, fill with baking soda and essential oils, and tuck into smelly corners.

Gardening & Outdoors

  1. Seed storage
    Keep heirloom seeds labeled and moisture-free between seasons.
  2. DIY watering scoop
    Cut the bottom off and use it to water seedlings gently.
  3. Slug bait traps
    Fill with beer, bury level with soil. Say goodbye to slug-munched lettuce.
  4. Travel spice holder
    Take your garden herbs camping with labeled, sealed bottles.

Travel & Purse Essentials

  1. Earbud holder
    No more tangled cords in the bottom of your handbag.
  2. Travel pill sorter
    Instead of dragging the whole cabinet, portion out what you need.
  3. Hair ties and bobby pins
    A small bottle keeps these sneaky little things together.
  4. Lotion or sunscreen decanter
    Much cheaper (and smaller) than travel bottles from the store.
  5. Jewelry protection
    Pop your rings or earrings in a cotton-padded bottle while swimming or traveling.
  6. Breath mint container
    No more rattling Tic Tac boxes—just sleek and quiet.

Kids, Pets, & Emergency Prep

  1. Pet treats
    Handy for walks or training sessions. Clip to your keychain or leash.
  2. DIY “I’m bored” game pieces
    Write fun challenges on slips of paper and store them for school holidays.
  3. Mini flashlight storage
    Tuck in a tiny torch and a few batteries—great for glove compartments or emergency kits.
  4. Tooth fairy bank
    My kids used to leave the tooth and the bottle under the pillow. Easier for the fairy to find!
  5. Message in a bottle
    Classic beach day fun. Bonus points for sealing it with wax.

A Quick Safety Note

If you’re using old prescription bottles, make sure to remove or cover the label completely—personal info should stay your business. And give each bottle a good wash before repurposing.

There’s something deeply satisfying about finding new life for old things. It’s frugal, clever, and let’s be honest—there’s a certain joy in telling someone, “Oh this? It’s just a pill bottle I upcycled.”

Have you found a genius way to reuse pill bottles? Share it in the comments or tag us @CraftGossip on Pinterest or Facebook—we’d love to see your ideas!

 

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