Create, Make, Sell — A Small Handmade Business Blog — From Studio To Market
Why I'm Keeping My Etsy Shop — For Now
I opened my Etsy shop in 2007, and nearly 20 years later, I’m still there. Here’s why Etsy still works for my handmade business, what frustrates me, and why I...
Why I'm Keeping My Etsy Shop — For Now
I opened my Etsy shop in 2007, and nearly 20 years later, I’m still there. Here’s why Etsy still works for my handmade business, what frustrates me, and why I...
Can You Sell Expensive Items at a Farmers Marke...
Can you really sell expensive handmade items at a farmers market? Absolutely. We’ve sold everything from $25 stacking rings to a $600 handmade sterling silver chain at our local markets....
Can You Sell Expensive Items at a Farmers Marke...
Can you really sell expensive handmade items at a farmers market? Absolutely. We’ve sold everything from $25 stacking rings to a $600 handmade sterling silver chain at our local markets....
No Signal, No Sale? How We Fixed Our Cell Servi...
A failing Square Reader can mean lost sales. After our cell service suddenly disappeared at one of our regular markets, we found a reliable solution—and picked up a few valuable...
No Signal, No Sale? How We Fixed Our Cell Servi...
A failing Square Reader can mean lost sales. After our cell service suddenly disappeared at one of our regular markets, we found a reliable solution—and picked up a few valuable...
How to Stay Cool at Outdoor Markets & Art Festi...
Selling at outdoor markets means being ready for more than just customers—you have to be ready for the weather, too. From scorching heat and wildfire smoke to Oregon rain and...
How to Stay Cool at Outdoor Markets & Art Festi...
Selling at outdoor markets means being ready for more than just customers—you have to be ready for the weather, too. From scorching heat and wildfire smoke to Oregon rain and...
Dealing With Wind: Lessons We've Learned Sellin...
Selling at outdoor markets means being prepared for whatever Mother Nature has planned. After years of selling jewelry and sea glass art at the Yachats Farmers Market on the Oregon...
Dealing With Wind: Lessons We've Learned Sellin...
Selling at outdoor markets means being prepared for whatever Mother Nature has planned. After years of selling jewelry and sea glass art at the Yachats Farmers Market on the Oregon...
Custom Jewelry Orders: Why We Say Yes (and Why ...
Thinking about offering custom jewelry orders? Before you say yes to every request, it's important to set boundaries that protect your time, your business, and your sanity. In this post,...
Custom Jewelry Orders: Why We Say Yes (and Why ...
Thinking about offering custom jewelry orders? Before you say yes to every request, it's important to set boundaries that protect your time, your business, and your sanity. In this post,...