Handmadeology

Sometimes there simply isn’t enough time, enough starting capital, enough energy. Especially for those favors in which others are going to ask me to perform for free.

The internet provides us a wonderful chance to create or join a like-minded community of artists. For someone like me who is really an introvert, being able to “talk” to other fiber artists on line has been wonderful

We researched, picked the brains of store owners, established artists, MBA’s (yes, them too) and came up with five strategies.. Some may work for you:

I’m not going to lie – most people who read this aren’t really going to like what it says. Because it’s scary. And hard. And there are no list-making, working-longer-hours, hone-your-craft shortcuts around it.

Etsy is full of divine designers and eclectic entrepreneurs. Call me crazy but it’s an adrenaline rush when I find exactly what I’m looking for. These chic celebs are quite inspiring and as you can see, a fashionista can start at a very young age!

Whether you sell your crafts on Etsy or are in need of
a back-up plan to sell your stuff online, Retailr is a simplified way
to get you started.

I’m sitting here on September, nearly panicking because I don’t have my plans done for this coming holiday season. Actually, this is good, because for the last few years I have missed the holiday season completely.