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Giveaway- Crafter’s Market: The DIY Resource for Creating a Successful and Profitable Craft Business

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Giveaway- Crafter’s Market: The DIY Resource for Creating a Successful and Profitable Craft Business

Leave a comment in today’s post by February 9th, 2017 and you are in the running for this great resource for building a craft business.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

All over the world, creatives are turning their hobby into their livelihoods–and Crafter’s Market offers the competitive edge you need to make your craft your career.

This comprehensive guide will introduce you to a new world of possibilities for taking your craft to the next level. To help you on your journey, this edition is updated with fresh resources, such as:

  • Over 250 new listings for complete, up-to-date contacts and submission guidelines for more than 1,500 craft market resources, including craft shows, publishers, marketplaces, and more!
  • Informative, inspirational articles on building your brand, customer communication, teaching classes, getting press coverage, photographing your goods, and more, from successful craft business owners.
  • Actions you can take today to grow your business now, no matter your creative medium–quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, papercraft, or jewelry making!

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 is the complete resource.

Comments

  2. I’m a subscriber and look forward to the daily email from you. I can so use this because I am trying to get my handcrafted business off the ground right now.

  3. This would be a “Blessing” to Me!! In the process of starting an online business. Have already established my Company’s Name with the state government.

  4. I am like anyone else who is trying to sell their Arts, and crafts, I could use all the help that I can get. I would love to win this book and learn more than I know now.

  5. Awesome giveaway!
    We have a Etsy account
    and always looking for
    new ways to attract
    buyers.
    Carla from Utah

  8. A dream of mine to be able just to create each day and actually make a living at it. Maybe this would help

  9. I just retired and have always dreamed of having my own craft business. I think this will jump start my dream.

  11. Thanks for the chance to win. I always love reading books and articles to expand my knowledge and make my business better!!!

  12. This would be fantastic to own! I love to create and have always thought about creating a craft business but do not know where to start. Thank you for the opportunity!

  13. I have been taking classes so I can continue to learn new crafts. This book would be useful with my new business adventure. Keeping my fingers crossed!

Have you read?

Hubcap Creatures: Transforming Roadside Finds into Sculptural Wildlife

Hubcap Creatures is the creative project of British sculptor Ptolemy Elrington, who has transformed discarded hubcaps into captivating sculptures of wildlife. Operating from Brighton, Elrington has been crafting these unique pieces since the late 1990s, turning everyday automotive debris into stunning representations of animals from the natural world.

The artistic process behind Elrington’s sculptures is centered around recycling and upcycling. The hubcaps he uses are typically found on the side of the road and often show signs of wear, including scratches and dents. Elrington believes that these imperfections add character and depth to his creatures, making each piece truly one of a kind.

His work spans a wide range of animals, including foxes, fish, and birds, with each sculpture thoughtfully crafted to showcase the unique features of the materials. The brand logos, grooves, and markings found on the hubcaps often contribute to the creature’s expression and structure, giving them a distinct, textured look.

Elrington’s Hubcap Creatures have been showcased in various exhibitions, both in the UK and internationally. His innovative approach has gained recognition for its creativity and environmental awareness, demonstrating how discarded materials can be transformed into meaningful art.

For art enthusiasts or collectors, Elrington offers a mix of available sculptures and custom commissions, allowing individuals to bring home a piece of this upcycled art. Hubcap Creatures stands as a brilliant example of how creativity can breathe new life into the most unlikely of materials, all while promoting sustainability.