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Forum: Techniques
12-10-2010, 03:32 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

Last Show of the Season

Just got in from my last craft fair of the year. I've done 4 shows, and I've made about $1500. Lots of hard work, but I have had a blast.

The best part is that I have made several connections...
Forum: Techniques
12-03-2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

Smile Praise for a Wonderful Customer

This is a note to praise one of my customers. Here is the story.

I had scheduled a booth at an all-day craft fair for tomorrow. My dad became ill yesterday and I will not be able to attend. I...
Forum: Techniques
11-22-2010, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

I am not going to complain. My goal this year is...

I am not going to complain. My goal this year is to earn enough money with my crafting to equal the dorm fees for my daughter. She is changing schools in August and will have to live in a dorm. ...
Forum: Techniques
11-22-2010, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

Have to share what happened this morning. I...

Have to share what happened this morning.

I had a lady at my house this morning to do her Christmas cards. All of my crafts for my next show are out on my dining room table. She noticed them...
Forum: Techniques
11-13-2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

My first craft show in two years went pretty well...

My first craft show in two years went pretty well yesterday. Here is a list of what I sold:

57 Two Tags Magnetic Bookmarks @ $1.50 each or 4 for $5
62 Jumbo Paperclip Bookmarks @ $1.50 each or 4...
Forum: Techniques
11-08-2010, 04:17 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

Okay ladies. I am doing my very first...

Okay ladies. I am doing my very first large-scale show this Friday. I am pretty nervous, mostley because I have no idea what to expect. I think I have made enough stuff for several shows, but you...
Forum: Techniques
10-27-2010, 11:42 AM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

Thumbs up Chocolate-dipped Candy Cane Sticks

If you are looking for these, I found them at Cost Plus World Market today. They are in a tub of about 65 or so and they were $7.99. I thought it was a bit high, but I had looked EVERYWHERE for...
Forum: Techniques
10-20-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

Make sure it is GALVANIZED flashing. Aluminum...

Make sure it is GALVANIZED flashing. Aluminum flashing is not magnetic. Learned that one the hard (and expensive) way.

Galvanized is very hard to find in certain areas of the country. I had to...
Forum: Techniques
10-17-2010, 05:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 945
Posted By cflathem

Another vote for vellum cardstock. I never use...

Another vote for vellum cardstock. I never use vellum paper because it is so thin.
Forum: Techniques
10-02-2010, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

Trish, bless your heart! I can relate. I did a...

Trish, bless your heart! I can relate. I did a craft show last year where I sold 1 thing all day. It was a $3 post it note holder with a gel pen. The tables were $40, and it lasted from 8:00...
Forum: Techniques
09-25-2010, 02:12 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

I just bought 5 dozen of the mini gel pens (all...

I just bought 5 dozen of the mini gel pens (all black ink) from Staples for $4.99 a dozen. I did have a store credit that I used, but I thought that wasn't too bad.

I heard they run them for...
Forum: Techniques
09-21-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

I've sent you some information in a PM.

I've sent you some information in a PM.
Forum: Techniques
09-12-2010, 08:55 AM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

Thumbs up Those clips are too darn cute!!!!! Seeing things...

Those clips are too darn cute!!!!! Seeing things like this on this site inspire me daily.
Forum: Announcements
09-09-2010, 01:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,936
Posted By cflathem

I had a similar experience, but in reverse. I...

I had a similar experience, but in reverse. I looked at something in the store that I thought was overpriced. BUT when I looked online it was $2.50 higher online than in the store.

I collected...
Forum: Techniques
09-07-2010, 04:54 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

I pay $1.64 per cut. But don't let then stack...

I pay $1.64 per cut. But don't let then stack the notebooks too high. The first time I took them the girl tried to cut 8 at one time, and it was too thick. The notebooks slid, cut them wrong, and...
Forum: Techniques
09-06-2010, 04:46 PM
Replies: 8,068
Views: 970,595
Posted By cflathem

Go to Kinkos. I take so many that they know me...

Go to Kinkos. I take so many that they know me now. Between the junior legal pads and cutting cardstock for cards I do a ton of business with them.
Forum: Techniques
09-03-2010, 03:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 976
Posted By cflathem

Yes. I use the 5160 Avery labels. I just did...

Yes. I use the 5160 Avery labels. I just did 400 nuggets for wedding favors. Wheeled them with the Very Vintage wheel. Turned out cute.
Forum: Techniques
08-26-2010, 11:25 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 793,661
Posted By cflathem

Are you near a Bed Bath & Beyond? I was in there...

Are you near a Bed Bath & Beyond? I was in there recently and they had individual sheets in the mix and match section. I don't remember seeing black, but you could call and ask.
Forum: Techniques
08-26-2010, 04:53 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 793,661
Posted By cflathem

How much is the shipping? I ordered some things...

How much is the shipping? I ordered some things from them a couple of years ago and the shipping was pretty steep. Made the per-piece cost much higher.

Also, did you get any discount for volume?...
Forum: Techniques
08-10-2010, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 793,661
Posted By cflathem

You have to get the Pearson's brand at Wal Mart. ...

You have to get the Pearson's brand at Wal Mart. They are the only ones I can find that are round and are packaged the way the York's used to be packaged.
Forum: Techniques
07-22-2010, 02:44 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 793,661
Posted By cflathem

I noticed that shipping was a bit steep. I know...

I noticed that shipping was a bit steep. I know that seems high, but it still only makes them 4.6 cents each, including the shipping. I keep telling myself that's pretty cheap per piece.

My issue...
Forum: Techniques
07-19-2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 793,661
Posted By cflathem

Thumbs up Get them at Wal Mart. They are with the bagged...

Get them at Wal Mart. They are with the bagged candies. I am also going to check at Sam's Club and Costco. I see them in Restaurants in the big tubs. I suspect they get them there.
Forum: Techniques
07-14-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 793,661
Posted By cflathem

I just bought 100 of the 25 cent Composition...

I just bought 100 of the 25 cent Composition books at WalMart. I had so many ideas running through my head last night I could not sleep. I now have a TON of fun things to work on while we are at...
Forum: Techniques
07-13-2010, 08:32 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 793,661
Posted By cflathem

Dollar General sells them in a 3-pack for $1. I...

Dollar General sells them in a 3-pack for $1. I have cleaned out more than one Dollar General in an effort to keep up with the demand I have for these smaller versions. My customers love to make...
Forum: Techniques
06-17-2010, 07:26 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 793,661
Posted By cflathem

Subbing. I've spent 3 days worth of spare time...

Subbing. I've spent 3 days worth of spare time reading and making notes. Can I just say how impressed I am with the level of advice and suggestions? Not to mention all the incredible blogs I've...
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