• Newsletter
  • Contribute
  • Advertise

Welcome to Homestead Hustle!
  • Home
  • About
    • Contributors
    • Giveaways
    • Free Newsletter
    • Become a Contributor
    • Contact Us
    • Advertise With Us
  • Living the Life
    • Day-to-Day
    • Funny Stories
    • Success Stories
    • Kids Who Hustle
  • Adapt and Overcome
    • Diversify the Homestead
    • Health Set-Backs
    • Overcome Objections
    • Taking a Loss
    • When to Hire and Fire
  • Marketing
    • Finding Your Niche
    • Network Strategies
    • Where to Promote
  • Fine Print
    • Forms and Tools
    • Insurance
    • Plan Your Legacy
    • Real Estate
    • Taxes
    • Major Purchases
  • Shop



Ideas for marketing your crafts and handmade items.

By Carrie Miller on September 25, 2018 Visit Miller Micro Farm

Share this:

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Pinterest

Handmade is the best way!

So, you are a crafter?

You were able to create something homemade and wonderful, congrats! Now what? How and where do you sell your craft items? There are a few different options such as: online whether through Facebook, Shopify, Etsy, Amazon, eBay, or an online store they are all great option. However, how do you begin to get traffic to your store? Word of mouth is great but unless you get an endorsement it only goes so far and can take a long time. Craft shows and festivals can help to bring new customers if you choose the right venues. Farmer’s Markets are another good choice but once again you need to pick the correct locations.

Online Sales

Make your products stand out.

With all the online methods there are charges and fees for each one. Watching for hidden costs is key! Some charge per item plus a separate fee for excepting PayPal and/or credit cards. Then you get charged by PayPal and the credit card machine company on top of that. Want to run your own website and store? Well, break out the pocketbook because this is going to hurt a bit. The annual cost of a website, hosting company, and a domain is just the beginning. There will be added charges for excepting PayPal and credit cards too. Want real-time shipping to make life easier? That is going to be another cost! Let us not even mention a professional email address or promotions to be added, ummmm more charges!

Craft Shows

Craft Shows and festivals can help make you some quick revenue in a short amount of time if you pick the right events. If the event is easy to get into and has a cheap entrance fee of let’s say twenty-five dollars, sales will be low to medium most often. The shows that require all vendors to have handmade items typically have a larger return on investment. The older the shows like the 55thannual festival will do better than the 3rdannual craft show.

Farmer’s Markets

Farmer’s Markets vary in the quality of products, leaving the crowd to vary as well. Big markets in big cities that choose handmade or hand-grown vendors only, do better than the ones that have twenty people selling manufactured yoga pants. Make sure to check out the markets before you commit to spending every Saturday of the summer selling there. Small markets with very selective committees can also do quite well.

Good Luck

When it comes right down to it, talk to other vendors, they will steer you towards the right events. Research each venue to make sure it is worth your time and money. Make sure when selling online you have enough profit margin to handle all the fees associated with an online store. While all these can be great options, not all are right for every crafter. Good Luck and happy selling!

You can follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Website, and Twitter.

 

Tags

  • carrie miller
  • craft shows
  • farmers market
  • miller micro farm
  • Online Sales

Related Posts

 
Forms and Tools, How to Promote, Market Yourself

Using Email Newsletters to Engage Customers

 
Getting Started, How to Promote, Market Yourself

It’s all in a name, right?

 
How to Promote

Photography for Homestead Products

 
Getting Started, How to Promote, Market Yourself

How to Choose Your Business Name and Matching Domain Name

 
How to Promote, Market Yourself, Overcome Objectives, Uncategorized

Ideas for marketing your crafts and handmade items.

Leave a Comment

  Cancel Comment


      Connect with Us

    • Get Our Free Newsletter!

      Subscribe to Mother Earth News

    • Live better... on less! You can have pure foods, clean water, lower bills - and the good life that you (and those you love) deserve. You'll find tips for slashing heating bills; growing fresh, natural produce at home; and more.
    • Subscribe today!

      Popular

    • Start Your Backyard Flower Farm
    • How to Troubleshoot Engine Problems in Your Tractor
    • The true cost of starting a goat herd.
    • 5 Easy to Grow Plants to Sell on your Homestead
    • Making Money with Angora Goats, Part 4
    • Recent

    • Tips to Make Your Small Space Comfortable and Cozy
    • Enjoy Your Homestead! Using Outbuildings and Designing Outdoor Spaces
    • Weather Damage: Should You Repair or Replace?
    • 6 Homestead Projects to Complete on a Weekend
    • How to Keep Your Homestead Pets Healthy


Delivered by:

Mother Earth News Grit Community Chickens Community Chickens Community Chickens
Copyright © 2023, All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Ogden Publications, Inc., 1503 SW 42nd St., Topeka, Kansas 66609-1265