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Forum: Techniques 06-16-2012, 11:29 PM
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Posted By Joypup
Arrow Why bother? Prices should reflect VALUE

I am seriously wondering here -- how much you pay for the book, the paper and the adhesive, let alone for the embellishments and your time... and make any money at all selling the book for $5 ? And,...
Forum: Techniques 05-30-2010, 07:00 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Spray Adhesive would work for Magnetic Boards

I haven't tried this -- I was thinking of using my ATG gun, but now I am considering spray adhesive -- -- Photomount for adhering paper to metal sheeting

Has anyone tried this? I think it would...
Forum: Techniques 05-30-2010, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6,366
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Posted By Joypup
Rainbow Seeds

We have chocolate coated sunflower seeds around here -- they have a candy coating, like M&M's, but in a rainbow of colors. I think that those would work perfectly.

They are rather expensive,...
Forum: Techniques 02-24-2010, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
These are super cute and have been a big seller...

These are super cute and have been a big seller for me. I do mine with blank paper inside (I had a pile of big paper from a printer I have been using down...) Now that my paper stash is just about...
Forum: Techniques 01-05-2010, 08:58 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Recently someone posted about clear bags for...

Recently someone posted about clear bags for packaging post-it holders,etc.

Ordering online for cards or archival stuff (acid free/wno't yellow over time) is good for some items, but the goody...
Forum: Techniques 11-26-2009, 11:43 AM
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Posted By Joypup
Thumbs up report on my holiday bazaar

Hey All,
Time to report on my one craft bazaar --
I brought in about $245 -- half of what I brought in last year -- but the show was much slower for all there, and I still had a lot of fun. AND...
Forum: Techniques 11-16-2009, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Ethics and Protecting your interests...

Here is something to consider: are either of these shows asking for a % of your table "take"? Both shows should advertise, and you should also do some advertising among your friends/customers, if you...
Forum: Techniques 11-14-2009, 07:34 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Getting the bottom line...

Congratulations! That is just awesome... I am wanting to get a few details, if you don't mind:

How many nuggets in your tins, and how much did your tins cost you?
How many actually sold, and how...
Forum: Techniques 11-14-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Using UP our stash: a quick way to make more money

Hi All,
In addition to the best sellers conversation -- this group seems to be getting "tight enough" to talk about best sellers that USE UP OUR STASH or other cheap/free items -- this enables us to...
Forum: Techniques 11-06-2009, 07:22 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Aw, Thanks, Bugga! And I know what you mean...

Aw, Thanks, Bugga! And I know what you mean about feeling rich. A few years ago a very, very generous person sold me 1000 of them for $10 -- before he knew what he had, I think -- and I am rather...
Forum: Techniques 11-06-2009, 07:17 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Why "nickel and dime" yourself and customers?

I would still say $3 each, or 4 for $10 -- maybe 10 for $20

You are not only a crafter -- but a salesperson -- and your job is to sell as many as you can make, while also making a living wage.
...
Forum: Techniques 10-25-2009, 09:20 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Wink Pricing the THING not the materials/time

I would like to clarify --
This person spent approx. 3 cents per clothespin, and 7 cents per magnet -- using one per (I use 2) -- that is .10 -- without including paper, adhesive, embellishments...
Forum: Techniques 10-25-2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Cool Don't sell yourself short or cheapen your table

If an item is too cheap, people will not value it and consider it as a real gift to give someone. On the other hand, if you simply had a couple of cellophane bags with curly ribbon, you could pop it...
Forum: Techniques 10-23-2009, 08:08 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Where do you get your test tubes?

Where do you get your test tubes?
These are fun, especially as ornaments! Kids would love them!
Julie
Forum: Techniques 10-23-2009, 08:02 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Great Seller for me

YES -- these sold very well -- the key was that I had very, very strong magnets on the back, so folks knew they could put a bundle of coupons or papers and they would stay up.

Links to good...
Forum: Techniques 10-16-2009, 01:11 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
A few "technical difficulties", but I am working...

A few "technical difficulties", but I am working on it. Sorry folks!
Forum: Techniques 10-11-2009, 12:23 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
From my limited experience, the best craft shows...

From my limited experience, the best craft shows are those where there is some motivation to buy. Holidays are key -- people have birthdays and thank you's year round, but there is less motivation to...
Forum: Techniques 10-09-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
The ones I like best are big enough to fit a 4x6...

The ones I like best are big enough to fit a 4x6 photo with some room to spare. They were at a local craft store and $1 each -- the clips come off, as they are attached with nuts and bolts -- the bad...
Forum: Techniques 10-09-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
I don't have photos handy, but they were pillow...

I don't have photos handy, but they were pillow boxes, with silver or gold cord (SU, retired) and tags made with the curly label punch set. I used the silver or gold cord to help me determine...
Forum: Techniques 10-08-2009, 07:37 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Under $10 items are HOT -- but be careful... you can be burned.

I find that almost anything that is under $10 is popular -- with "function" being key, and the "wow factor" as a fun plus. Something that everyone doesn't wander out saying, "I could do that" -- but...
Forum: Techniques 10-02-2009, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
I price mine at $2.50, with 10 for $20 -- to...

I price mine at $2.50, with 10 for $20 -- to promote sales -- and I use pillow boxes to cut down on the work -- the matchbox type boxes with the slider top, cut/scored/folded and adhered were just...
Forum: Techniques 10-02-2009, 07:56 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
I have great success in selling them for $2.50...

I have great success in selling them for $2.50 each, or 10 for $20 -- but I cut down on time and effort by using the pillow box, rather than cutting and scoring and folding the matchbox style slider...
Forum: Techniques 09-20-2009, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
One thing that is useful is thinking outside the...

One thing that is useful is thinking outside the box -- in this case, literally -- there are cheap tiles available in similar sizes -- for example, 1x1 inch bathroom tiles usually come in sheets...
Forum: Techniques 12-13-2008, 10:31 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Exclamation This isn't a particularly great deal...

This rack sounded very large -- better for a store... I have found that most craft fairs prefer smaller table-top ones if you are just doing a table, but if you have a booth, then there is floor...
Forum: Techniques 12-06-2008, 04:37 PM
Replies: 6,366
Views: 776,633
Posted By Joypup
Well, folks -- I am exhausted and will report in...

Well, folks -- I am exhausted and will report in a more detailed fashion at a later date (with photos) but I am also over $300 richer! Nothing on my table was over $8 (that I made -- I did sell some...
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