Green Design Trends in Fashion World 2010
Eco-u-Terre just posted an interesting article called ‘16 Eco-Fashion Predictions for 2010’. Here is the summary of this rather long article which interviews fashion mongers, hinting at what is to come in the world of fashion and (craft) accessories.
1. Leslie Hoffman. from Earth Pledge, predicts a deepened and more real interest in all things green, [...]
FashionCamp New York City, This Weekend Sept. 12-13th, 2009
FashionCamp New York City Sept. 12-13th, 2009
We all know New York FASHION Week is ON NOW. However, FashionCamp NYC 2009 is something special and not as well known…. let me explain and you’ll know if you should pack your bags for the Big Apple today….
It is a two-day open conference [...]
Fine Craft Show Alert – Plan Your Fall Craft Outings
14th Annual Providence Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show will be held in Milwaukee & Providence again this upcoming Fall.
Homeowners, art lovers, fine craft collectors, interior designers and architects should all plan to attend the Fine Furnishings & Fine Craft Show nearest them.
They are to discover an incredible resource for the finest in [...]
Today’s Trends in Toilet Paper Wedding Dress & Coffee Filter Prom Gown Making
Now, the cheap chic wedding site has an annual contest for who can make the most beautiful paper wedding dress.
The winner of the 2009 paper wedding dress contest made her spectacular wedding gown from just toilet paper, tape and glue!
From the pictures below, this dress is as beautiful as one made by a top [...]
Niche Awards 2010: Submit Your Fine Craft Application
NICHE magazine is now accepting applications for the 2010 NICHE Awards and NICHE Student Awards.
A new feature this year, artists have the option of applying directly online or by mailing in an entry form.
The NICHE Awards competition is open to professional craft artists over the age of 21 who reside in the [...]
Handmade Business Cards in Pouch – the Perfect Gift
When I noticed these wonderfully unique business cards on a Medieval Craft Market here in Northern Italy, featuring quality handmade cotton paper and presented in leather pouches that were also made by hand, I knew instantly that I would make a blog article out of them.
Craft Gift
Aren’t those wonderful leather pouches…!? They would make [...]
Sell Your Greeting Cards & Social Luxury at Stationary Show
Yes, everybody knows, now is not the best time for unnecessary luxuries. However, the recession will stop someday, and it’s best that you’re prepared at that time. Meanwhile. many successful businesses have started in the midst of recession, and it was their cost consciousness while living out there passion that made them get their [...]
San Francisco International Gift Fair Starts Tomorrow
The show will be from February 7-10th, 2009. The event will be held at Moscone South, located on 4th and Howard - a stone’s throw from SFMOMA - in San Francisco.
Participants will be treated to a unique marketplace environment inspired by the colorful and diverse neighborhoods of San Francisco itself. Each neighborhood will [...]
Wholesale Craft Show Do’s and Don’ts - Tips for Artists
A little while back I attended the Philadelphia Buyer’s Market of American Craft Visiting Artists Program. The presenters offered lots of wisdom and nuts-and-bolts tips on wholesaling for artists just starting out in the wholesale market. Here are a few of the golden nuggets I picked up.
7 Top Tips for Flyers that Sell for Your at Craft Fairs - Trade Shows and Expos
With the expense of a trade show display rental you need your key marketing tools to be the best they can be. Your flyer is crucial to success so here are 7 top tips to make it sell for you.
Successfully Sell Homemade Products at a Craft Show
By Tl Kleban
Anyone who builds their own little crafts can tell you that doing a craft show can not only be fun but also profitable.
You get your own and run scaled-down model of a retail store to sell your product for about two or three days. You also get the ability to [...]
Optimize Your Craft Show Space
If you plan on selling your arts and crafts in craft shows, then you will soon learn that you have to optimize your craft show space..
Most craft shows, will rent you a 10 x 10 or 8 x 10 foot spot, one table, and one chair.. they want everyone to look the same!.. If [...]
