Crafters- What are you making???

[Shared Acres]

You guys make some great stuff. You guys should really be selling some of it on here!

Like that chicken hat, sell some, make some money!

And if you haven't checked it out already, check out Etsy.com for all kinds of other crafters!

 

[lovemychix]

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If I had to charge by the hour it would be way too much.

Actually my next one wouldn't take too long since I already figured it out. I try to keep my hobbies something I just enjoy doing. I have done a lot of wood crafts in the past and made good money doing it. It's hard to compete with imported craft items these days. I find a lot of cute cheap stuff that is imported and I couldn't even make it for the price I paid.

 

[skand]

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The only way you could make a lot of money off of selling crafts cheaply, is if you had a major amount of overhead, stuff on hand. If you buy 1000 necklace chains, and made them by the bucketloads, yeah, you could afford to sell them for $2. But, if your like me, and can only afford to make them one at a time, then no, you cant sell it cheap and make a profit. Youd have to charge $10 each necklace. or whatever your making. I dont have the room to make a bunch of craft stuff to sell. SO glad I just enjoy people liking what few things I make. I would sell if I could afford it. lol But I love being able to give my crafty stuff away. Makes me happier.

 

[Scrambled Egg]

LOL!!!

But I love being able to give my crafty stuff away. Makes me happier.


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Me too!! My daughter says. "Mom, why do you spend all your money to make stuff you just give away?" I said the same thing, it makes me happy. We must both be nuts!!

 

[MissPrissy]

If I have to sell it the item becomes work and not pleasure.

 

[cknmom]

I'm working on yucca walking sticks, knifty knitter blanket, shooting bag, and trying to teach myself how to crochet (AGAIN!) I have a couple of things already done, will post pics soon.

Monica
Everones, been busy, they all look great!!

 

[MoonbeamQueen]

I've been alternating on two crocheted afghans. One for my husband, and one for my daughter. Gotta put it down today, though, house won't clean itself! Rats!

 

[Scrambled Egg]

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Agree! My kids always say that about the soap..sell it Mom. I dont like to haggle with people over prices and I am way too critical of the things I make to be confident about selling.

Hey Monica..what's a yucca walking stick??????? Inquiring minds want to know!!!

and a shooting bag??? and drop in on the crochet threads..lots of help there

If you do figure a way to crochet and clean house at the same time Moonbeam, please let us know, that would be so convenient for me, lol!!!! Wish I could do some in my sleep too, I could really knock it out then!!! Have you checked in with the crochet specific threads? Lots of projects, chat, help and swap info there, you certainly are welcome

 

[Parson's Wife]

I just wanted to mention a dry goods store I was told about at church this morning.
A visiting minister's wife said she buys all kinds of material from this place.

Marshalls Dry Goods in Batesville, Arkansas.
They sell by the bolt and at wholesale prices. Also, you can purchase online at a great price.

Thought ya'll might be interested.

 

[Scrambled Egg]

I checked that site Gwen..alot of cute chicken fabric!!! WOW, thanks for the tip!!!


Well, I stole Wildsky's idea and made rice bags this weekend..only one is stuffed yet..

I think they will make great gifts, they hold the heat along time too!!

I also worked on that Debbie Mumm throw pattern..here is my first attempt...