(Business cards I’ve made for my AlwaysAmy & AlsoAmy shops using photographs of my own items.)
Every one’s always talking about photos because taking great photos of your items isn’t easy but it is absolutely necessary if you want your shop to sell well & stand out.
I always say, ‘When in doubt, retake your photos!’ If [...]

The British are crafting!  The British are crafting!
Ready for another invasion from our friends on the other side of the Atlantic?  Not a hostile takeover like the Red Coats arriving on our shores, think more along the lines of the Beatles coming to America.  This is a cultural exchange that you don’t even have to [...]

When was the last time you thought about the materials used in crafting and what they are made of? It can be scary to turn over that bottle of paint, glue or fabric swatch and inspect its material list. It can be like reading a food label and wondering what riboflavin is. Sometimes, there is [...]

The American Craft Council has announced that they are now accepting AltCraft applications for their flagship show in Baltimore.
Applicants are eligible only if they have NOT shown in an American Craft Council show previously. Embellished commercially-bought objects (e.g., tee shirts, note cards, etc.) are not eligible. Show dates are February 27-March 1.
The deadline is Thursday, [...]

There’s only 2 more weeks to apply for a vendor table at Cleveland Bazaar Bizarre 2008!
This year the show is 2-day:
Saturday December 13th, noon to 9:00 p.m. and
Sunday December 14th from noon to 6:00 p.m.
at 78th Street Studios: 1300 W. 78th St to 1305 W. 80th St., [...]