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 New Decoupage: Transforming Your Home With Paper, Glue, and Scissors Durwin Rice has put together an informative, humorous and inspirational decoupage book. If you've never tried decoupage before, you will find clear instructions and tips for a successful project practically on every page. Mr. Rice also shows the immense diversity of design that decoupage offers. In his world, it seems that nothing is off-limits for decoupaging! Check out his kitchen! Sure to please and satisfy, this book is a winner! Buy Now at Amazon |
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A Range of Useful Articles from About.com |
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Arts / Crafts Business
GIA Promotes Gemstone Knowledge for Jewelry Crafts
If you work in the jewelry crafts, particularly fine jewelry, you probably already know that the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is the creator of the famous 4Cs (Color, Cut, Clarity and Carat weight), as well as the International Diamond Grading System™.
They have a ton of great info on their website about educating your customers about the 4Cs, which will help close your sales. Check out their iPad app, downloadable for free on iTunes.
Plus don't forget that GIA offers many fine classes and programs in this field. If you don't have the time to learn in one of their brick-and-mortar classrooms, they also have some great distance learning classes.
Image Diamond © GIA and used courtesy of GIA
GIA Promotes Gemstone Knowledge for Jewelry Crafts originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Friday, January 27th, 2012 at 06:46:46.
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Build Sales With Arts and Crafts Subscription Services
Building on the fruit or flower by month business model, I found an article with a clever idea about starting an arts and crafts subscription service. This article discusses KiwiCrate's target market which is parents looking for children's projects.
However, this can be modified for many types of arts or crafts. How about a jewelry-making subscription service for adults or a cooperative where many artists and crafters participate and the subscription service is sort of a creative potluck for the subscribers?
Build Sales With Arts and Crafts Subscription Services originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Wednesday, January 25th, 2012 at 05:56:57.
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Independent Design Stores Promoting Through Collectives
Found another article outlining the value of getting together with other artists and crafters to promote your business. This one is about artists and crafters forming collectives to advance their businesses in Costa Rica. It's five pages long with a lot of great information!
Independent Design Stores Promoting Through Collectives originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Tuesday, January 24th, 2012 at 06:06:43.
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Good Economic News for Arts and Crafts Businesses
Per the Global Industry Analysis (GIA), the US market for arts and crafts is expected to exceed $40 billion by 2015 - here is the link to the article at SF Gate. Really good info on arts and crafts trends too.
Want to get your arts and crafts business up and running? I've started a new series of articles on the topic. The first one is about creating a concept for your arts and crafts business.
Good Economic News for Arts and Crafts Businesses originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Wednesday, January 18th, 2012 at 04:43:02.
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Another Online Marketplace for Arts and Crafts
Found another online marketplace for arts and crafts - GLC Mall, just outside of Vancouver, B.C. Interested in selling your arts and crafts online? Make sure to check out my articles about other online marketplaces such as Etsy, Supermarket, ArtFire and more!
Another Online Marketplace for Arts and Crafts originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Monday, January 16th, 2012 at 06:39:50.
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Another Way to Promote Your Arts and Crafts Business
Interesting interview with Linda Powers about creating an arts league. It is always a good idea to connect and coop with other artists and crafters in your local area. You can split the cost for shows, pop-up shops and other types of advertising.
Another Way to Promote Your Arts and Crafts Business originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Saturday, January 14th, 2012 at 07:50:17.
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4th Quarter Tax Deposit Date Looming
If you need to make a 1040ES deposit for your arts and crafts business, the deadline for the last deposit for 2011 is January 17, 2012.
4th Quarter Tax Deposit Date Looming originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Friday, January 13th, 2012 at 05:35:35.
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Dealing With Arts and Crafts Safety Issues
Found this cool link at the US Consumer Product Safety Commission about arts and crafts safety. Two documents - a safety alert about proper labeling (including info on children) and the article about safety.
Dealing With Arts and Crafts Safety Issues originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Wednesday, January 11th, 2012 at 06:10:30.
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Selling Arts and Crafts to Department Stores
Great series of three articles over at the Fashion Incubator about selling to department stores. While the Fashion Incubator is tailored to the garment industry, the info is also applicable for most arts and crafts businesses too.
Selling Arts and Crafts to Department Stores originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Sunday, January 8th, 2012 at 06:48:40.
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More Free and Cheap Promotional Ideas for Your Craft Business
Just published another article with more free and inexpensive ideas for promoting your arts and crafts business. Don't be shy! You should be the biggest cheerleader for your arts and crafts business.
More Free and Cheap Promotional Ideas for Your Craft Business originally appeared on About.com Arts / Crafts Business on Friday, January 6th, 2012 at 06:56:20.
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