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Handmade jewelry booth tips to increase craft fair sales — Accent Yourself

Tips To Help Increase Your Craft Sales At Markets

Barbara Macy

After hundreds of days selling handmade jewelry and art at craft fairs and markets, we've learned that booth sales aren't just about showing up with pretty things. From smart inventory...

Tips To Help Increase Your Craft Sales At Markets

Barbara Macy

After hundreds of days selling handmade jewelry and art at craft fairs and markets, we've learned that booth sales aren't just about showing up with pretty things. From smart inventory...

Earring cards and packaging made by a gig worker helper at Accent Yourself

Why We Hire Gig Workers in Our Small Business (...

Barbara Macy

Running a small, handmade business means wearing a lot of hats. On any given day, we might be designing jewelry, answering customer messages, updating Etsy and Shopify listings, packing orders,...

Why We Hire Gig Workers in Our Small Business (...

Barbara Macy

Running a small, handmade business means wearing a lot of hats. On any given day, we might be designing jewelry, answering customer messages, updating Etsy and Shopify listings, packing orders,...

A selection of blue and green sterling silver gemstone stacking rings handmade by Accent Yourself.

When a Vendor Event Doesn't Go as Planned

Barbara Macy

Not every event is a success — even when the location is great, the organizers are solid, and past shows have gone well. This past weekend was a reminder that...

When a Vendor Event Doesn't Go as Planned

Barbara Macy

Not every event is a success — even when the location is great, the organizers are solid, and past shows have gone well. This past weekend was a reminder that...

Handmade sterling silver oval link chains stacked and displayed on a bust. Handmade by Will Macy of Accent Yourself.

Why Our Jewelry Prices Have Increased — and Why...

Barbara Macy

A lot of jewelers are moving toward alternative metals. We're choosing not to. Sterling silver has always been at the heart of our work, and maintaining that quality matters more...

Why Our Jewelry Prices Have Increased — and Why...

Barbara Macy

A lot of jewelers are moving toward alternative metals. We're choosing not to. Sterling silver has always been at the heart of our work, and maintaining that quality matters more...

A photo of Accent Yourself handmade jewelry booth set up and ready for customers.

Why Staying Local Works for Us: Art Festivals, ...

Barbara Macy

After two years of traveling to art festivals and craft shows, we've learned firsthand what works — and what doesn't — for our handmade jewelry business. While big, juried events...

Why Staying Local Works for Us: Art Festivals, ...

Barbara Macy

After two years of traveling to art festivals and craft shows, we've learned firsthand what works — and what doesn't — for our handmade jewelry business. While big, juried events...

Handmade sterling silver chain — Accent Yourself jewelry blog

Art Festivals: Are They Worth It for Vendors?

Barbara Macy

Art festivals can be exciting — but they're also expensive, time-intensive, and unpredictable. Before applying, it's important to look beyond the hype and evaluate whether a show truly makes sense...

Art Festivals: Are They Worth It for Vendors?

Barbara Macy

Art festivals can be exciting — but they're also expensive, time-intensive, and unpredictable. Before applying, it's important to look beyond the hype and evaluate whether a show truly makes sense...