Taking your craft to market...

Hi from a very excited Di.

I have very recently made some things to sell at a craft market at the German school in Durban! My expectations of selling were low and I think this was a reasonable expectation. I was not going on the market to make money. It was really about the experience and to test the water. However before the market - I discovered another market - local craft shops. Patti from Scrap 'n Patch has taken my goodies!!! Thank you Patti!!! 

I made loads of my little calendar and notebook thingies to attach to the fridge, a few photoframes and a mini album as an example. I thought I could take orders if anyone expressed interest!

The costing is quite important LOL of course it is!!!  I did not cost my time because it is my pleasure to make things and I do not craft for a living. My calendars and notebook thingies worked out selling at 2 pound each. The frames were 3 pounds.

Here are a few examples!

I invested in VERY cheap cellophane bags which really improved the presentation of my stuff BUT I had to buy in bulk LOL.

I also decided to  make a few 'business cards' as handouts. Here they are.

I then copied the small stamp on my 'business cards' to make a sort of 'name' for my goodies, It actually stands like a picture frame. Here it is.

Look for a gap in the market and try it - I had great fun making my bits and pieces, and the money I earn I will spend on more stash.

Thanks for visiting IACW and love from Di XXX

Comments

[Eleanor]

Nice one Di, very entrepreneurial. Good idea for Christmas Fayres and stocking fillers too.
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[Mandy]

lovely.

[joy aitman]

Di all your stuff looks lovely. I trust you will be reinvesting your profit in new stash.

[Tracy G]

Awesome, Di ... love your stuff ...

Will get my paws on it when I am at Patti next ...