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Forum: Techniques 01-13-2023, 07:15 PM
Replies: 8,040
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Posted By FiP
I have done xmas & mothers day at this particular...

I have done xmas & mothers day at this particular handmade market for about 6 years and it's now the only place I sell. The lady who spent $75 - she told me she only comes to purchase solely from me,...
Forum: Techniques 01-13-2023, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
I did a xmas show, which was my best yet for...

I did a xmas show, which was my best yet for sales (I've done markets for 20 years). I sold $299.50 worth, which is not alot, I know. Final customer bought $75 worth. I don't expect to ever break the...
Forum: Techniques 08-28-2021, 09:51 PM
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Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
Diane, sad to hear of your diagnosis and hoping...

Diane, sad to hear of your diagnosis and hoping all goes well with it. In Queensland, Australia, we have been going okay with COVID. Events do get cancelled and mask-wearing is now the norm, but I...
Forum: Techniques 06-13-2021, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
What about bath salts? You could possibly make...

What about bath salts? You could possibly make your own by mixing epsom salts and scented oil.
Forum: Techniques 05-05-2021, 03:09 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
Yes, could work for holding blending brushes, but...

Yes, could work for holding blending brushes, but not sure how to display other than actually putting some brushes in, and I'd be worried that they might 'walk' away with someone.
I do provide gifts...
Forum: Techniques 05-04-2021, 05:10 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
This past weekend, I sold at a Mothers Day...

This past weekend, I sold at a Mothers Day handmade market. It was not as well attended as the xmas one I did there and I made $66 above the stall fee. My cards are usually half my sales, but way...
Forum: Techniques 12-07-2020, 01:43 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
I did a handmade christmas market a couple of...

I did a handmade christmas market a couple of weeks ago. I didn't expect to sell much, but it was my best ever result (only made a couple of hundred dollars, but that's good for me!). Finally got a...
Forum: Techniques 06-15-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
In Australia, we've had pretty low numbers for...

In Australia, we've had pretty low numbers for Covid, and we've started relaxing restrictions. I have paid for a spot for November (the money was carried over from the cancelled mothers day stall),...
Forum: Techniques 04-19-2020, 02:21 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
i had booked in to sell at a Mothers Day market...

i had booked in to sell at a Mothers Day market in May, but that won't be happening. I've been making card sets and boxes to put them in (finally, been wanting to do this for years). Use my ScanNCut...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 04-05-2020, 02:22 PM
Replies: 1,779
Views: 293,646
Posted By FiP
I believe if you use scan to cut data, and save...

I believe if you use scan to cut data, and save the image, that when you load the image back onto the screen to cut, you could add whatever extra outline you wanted. Then you'd cut out and stamp. ...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 12-11-2019, 01:51 PM
Replies: 1,779
Views: 293,646
Posted By FiP
Dina K, you can perform a recalibration. There'll...

Dina K, you can perform a recalibration. There'll be info online. Hopefully that would fix it.
Forum: Techniques 11-25-2019, 12:27 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
Thanks for the sympathy Tammy! I am sorry to...

Thanks for the sympathy Tammy! I am sorry to hear that you are going through a scary time with your health. I have daily back pain and it does wear you down when other things don't go well. A...
Forum: Techniques 11-23-2019, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
I did a handmade market yesterday and made $60...

I did a handmade market yesterday and made $60 above the booth fee. And I had to carry all my tables and items quite a distance from the car park to the hall, because they didn't enable parking next...
Forum: Techniques 11-13-2019, 03:28 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
I have a craft fair on Nov 23rd. I have already...

I have a craft fair on Nov 23rd. I have already done a practice set-up and packed everything, as I'm renovating and everything is a big mess. I am sure to forget the set-up in my (always do) panic...
Forum: Techniques 10-20-2019, 02:53 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
Well done Tammy! I know you put a big effort into...

Well done Tammy! I know you put a big effort into your sales, but gosh I'm jealous!! I did another dismal market yesterday and made $87. In recent years there, I've made $200, which is good for me. ...
Forum: Techniques 09-27-2019, 01:54 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
Tammy, I think I may have seen the YouTuber 'who...

Tammy, I think I may have seen the YouTuber 'who knows her worth'. Beautiful items made with more effort than I put in, but I know there's no way I could charge anything like what she asks. My jaw...
Forum: Techniques 09-24-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
Diane, I didn't try to wrench them apart, but I...

Diane, I didn't try to wrench them apart, but I figure for a dollar, people shouldn't expect too much. I think most products would pull apart given some effort...
Forum: Techniques 09-23-2019, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
I thought Crystal Lacquer was the same as Glossy...

I thought Crystal Lacquer was the same as Glossy Accents. I have used GA previously on rings, but this time, I believe I used gel medium.
Forum: Techniques 09-22-2019, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
I did about a dozen rings using some old buttons...

I did about a dozen rings using some old buttons I'd recently been given. Attracted a lot of interest, esp with kids. Only sold 1 @ $1...
Forum: Techniques 09-21-2019, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
Thanks Stacy. Although it is spring here, people...

Thanks Stacy. Although it is spring here, people do start buying Christmas gifts and cards and I'm confident it will go better than the last. Last night I requested information on a local church...
Forum: Techniques 09-21-2019, 03:55 AM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
Well the market I attended was advertised as...

Well the market I attended was advertised as Handmade, so I had high hopes. I should have realised by the low fee that it was unlikely to attract customers ready to spend! I did not do very well...
Forum: Techniques 09-01-2019, 01:48 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
Oh Gina! You can't catch a break, can you!! I...

Oh Gina! You can't catch a break, can you!! I have just separated from my husband and I'm doing a craft fair this Saturday. I have had no time and no mojo, but of course I already had enough stock...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 08-23-2019, 02:31 PM
Replies: 1,779
Views: 293,646
Posted By FiP
For that, you should only require a blade depth...

For that, you should only require a blade depth of about 5 and pressure of 0 or 1. I can only assume you have a blade issue ie it's blunt/damaged. Try a fresh blade if you can. Have you been cutting...
Forum: Techniques 07-16-2019, 03:46 PM
Replies: 8,040
Views: 923,732
Posted By FiP
GRKIDDO - I can sympathize! When my kids were at...

GRKIDDO - I can sympathize! When my kids were at school, I used to make thousands of crafty things for the school to sell. Then I continued with the joy of making lots and that's why I do the...
Forum: Tool & Product Talk 06-26-2019, 04:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 956
Posted By FiP
Kathy, if you still have your scan n cut, you...

Kathy, if you still have your scan n cut, you would be saving a fortune on what you would spend on dies to match stamped images. I haven't seen another post from you regarding issues you've had, but...
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