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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. Nangy says

    March 3, 2016 at 11:46 am

    My grandkids and I would love to know how to sell our crafts!,thank you for the chance to win.

  2. yarnaddicted says

    March 3, 2016 at 9:13 pm

    I would love to learn how sell my crafts with this awesome book!
    Thanks for the chance 🙂
    Kim R.

  3. Peechee says

    March 4, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    This would be a great book to have. My kids have been bugging me to really make it a go at selling my crafts so this may help me get started. Thanks for giving all of us a chance to win this.

  4. Angela says

    March 5, 2016 at 1:57 am

    This give away could not have come at a better time for me. My teenage daughter has been through more in the last 3 years than most adult woman would be able to handle, she was in deep depression at by 13. Now 16 and thanks to all the creative ladies on the Internet I have my baby girl back! Her counselor suggested I do a D.I.Y craft with her suggesting it would give a starting point to force interaction.I had to ask “what the heck is that?” When she was done laughing, she told me to do an Internet search. Here we our a year later with D.I.Y “stuff ” everywhere! The crafts, the projects, and ohhhh yes even our tons of mess ups at first, have given me back my daughter! Today she is living life, with real hopes and dreams again. Since Christmas she has been begging to sell our crafts and this would be perfect! I appreciate the chance to be in the drawing. God Bless to all the crafters and thank you for giving a little girl at one time back her SPARK!

  5. Jan P. says

    March 6, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    I knew about the editions for writers and artists, but didn’t realize there was one for crafters. I’d love to win this!

  6. Carmen N says

    March 6, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    I would love to read this book. I’m in the process of building a business and soaking up as much knowledge as possible.

  7. Pat Schwab says

    March 7, 2016 at 11:26 am

    Angela, I am so glad your daughter is happy and healthy. A hug from one mom to another. Pat S

  8. Carole Israel Freeman says

    March 7, 2016 at 1:03 pm

    My friend Pam and I currently sell at craft shows in the Sacramento, CA area. She sews; I am a jack of all trades. I mostly like taking items and try to repurpose them; i.e., fan blades into message boards, brown bag ornaments, coffee cups into pin cushions. And so much more! We keep talking about a way to broaden our horizon, and I think a book like this cold certainly help. So I am throwing my hat into the ring for the drawing.

  9. Linda Maiorino says

    March 7, 2016 at 9:05 pm

    I’m starting to sell my crafts and would love to have this book to help me.

  10. Mary says

    March 8, 2016 at 2:16 pm

    What an awesome book! It couldn’t have come at a better time, I’m retired now and have lots of time to create and sell my creations.
    Thank you so much.

  11. Ashley Renee Cancienne says

    March 10, 2016 at 1:08 am

    My boyfriend paints and makes metal art and we would love to get some tips on selling crafts. We already do a little bit but use buy sell trade and craigslist which are not the best outlets.

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Have you read?

DIY Kids Craft Project – Upcycled Cardboard Box Sandcastle

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Looking for a creative way to keep the kids entertained this summer without spending a fortune? Turn your trash into treasure with this fun Recycled Sandcastle Craft Project! Using cardboard boxes, plastic lids, glue, and a bit of imagination, kids can build their very own sandcastle kingdom – no beach required!

 

What You’ll Need:

  • Cardboard boxes (cereal, tissue, shipping boxes – any size)

  • Toilet paper rolls or paper towel tubes

  • Plastic lids (yogurt containers, jar tops, etc.)

  • Paper or plastic straws, twigs, or sticks

  • Scrap plastic, paper, or fabric for flags

  • Craft glue or a hot glue gun (with adult supervision)

  • Scissors

  • Sand or beige paint (optional for decoration)

  • Markers, stickers, or leftover craft supplies to decorate

Step-by-Step Instructions:

Step 1: Gather and Prep Your Recyclables

Head to your recycling bin and pull out clean items that could work as castle parts—boxes for walls, tubes for towers, and lids for turrets. Cut down the boxes into smaller sections if needed, and make sure everything is dry and ready to work with.

Step 2: Plan Your Castle Layout

Before gluing anything down, lay out your castle design on a flat surface. Decide where the towers, walls, and “gate” will go. You can make it symmetrical, or go wild with a quirky kingdom layout!

Step 3: Glue the Main Structure Together

Use craft glue (or hot glue if you’re working with older kids or want faster drying). Start attaching the boxes and tubes together to form the base of your sandcastle. Stack tubes on top of boxes to create turrets. Use plastic lids as domes or roof tops.

Step 4: Add Decorative Elements

This is where the fun begins! Use:

  • Bottle caps as windows or shields

  • Buttons as faux stones

  • Cutout shapes from scrap cardboard for castle doors or battlements (those square-topped castle walls!) Get creative with what you’ve got – there’s no wrong way to build your dream castle.

Step 5: Make and Add Flags

Cut small triangles or flags from scrap plastic, fabric, or colored paper. Tape or glue these to the tops of straws, sticks, or twigs. Then, glue them onto the tops of towers or castle corners. You can even personalize each flag with a coat of arms or your child’s initials!

Step 6: Add the “Sand” Effect (Optional)

For an authentic look, brush glue over the castle and sprinkle it with craft sand. No sand on hand? Use beige paint, or mix some flour with a pinch of cinnamon for a sandy texture.

Step 7: Let it Dry and Display!

Let everything dry completely—especially if you’ve used a lot of glue. Then proudly display your recycled sandcastle on a shelf, or use it as part of imaginative play time.

Bonus Ideas:

  • Build a whole sandcastle village and connect them with paper bridges.

  • Make tiny “people” out of clothespins or paper scraps.

  • Add fairy lights inside for a magical castle glow at night.

This project is a fantastic way to keep little hands busy and teach kids the value of reusing materials. Plus, it’s just plain fun! Whether you’re doing this at home, in a classroom, or at a summer camp, your recycled sandcastles are sure to be a hit.

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