With the new year in full swing, I am revisiting the prices for all the products that I have on my website. Not that I will automatically go up in price, but to review cost of materials (which do go up), overhead and also I might want to give myself a raise. I do not […] Read more…
How to Make Grungy Candles
Supplies: Mod Podge – matte finish Instant coffee grounds Spices – cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, coffee grounds Disposable aluminum pan This process will work on any size candle, whether is it a pillar or taper. To make the Mod Podge mixture: Combine equal parts Mod Podge and water; then add instant coffee until you get the […] Read more…
Scented Pine Cones
The best part of this project is that most of the items you already have on hand. It is a great project to involve kids with. Plus you can save a lot of money. Directions: 1. First, washed them off in the sink to clean them well. 2. Lay them out on a foil-lined pan […] Read more…
7 Ways to Grow Your E-mail List
By Janine Popick Whether you have just started using e-mail marketing for your crafts business or are well-versed in the tool, it’s still helpful to know how to grow your e-mail marketing lists. A larger list means more potential customers at trade shows and events, and more opportunities to promote offers, coupons and new products […] Read more…
How to Maximize Your Craft Fair Profit
By Molly Fisher With the spring/summer craft fair season well under way, you might be wondering, “Is it worth it to do art and craft fairs?” How to Maximize Craft Fair Profit The full cost of participating in craft fairs is something a lot of vendors don’t think about when calculating their net profit. Yes, […] Read more…
Catching Flies with Honey
Written by Patrice Lewis It seems like such an easy thing to say bad things about your competition, especially if you have a legitimate reason. In truth, however, badmouthing can come back to bite you in the butt… big time. Small Circles, Big Ripples Let’s face it; the crafting circuit can be a small and […] Read more…
Homemade Baby Wipes
This idea was sparked when I visited my sister-in-law this past weekend. I can’t believe I have been in the dark all these years. Probably because my sons are in their twenties and I probably don’t need baby wipes. But with my crafts, these are going to be invaluable since I use wipes to constantly […] Read more…
Herbal Fire Starter
Pinecones and dried herbs such as rosemary, sage leaves, and cinnamon sticks make fragrant kindling for an outdoor or indoor fire — and, unlike composite firelogs and lighter fluid, don’t rely on chemicals to ignite the flame. This makes a great project with your kids because it gets them outside in nature collecting some of […] Read more…
Pomp and Circumstances – Celebrating Graduations
When one hears that iconic music, we all know what is about to happen. Aside from the hugs and speeches, how else do we celebrate this rite of passage? For us, here at My Lovi, we make a lot of Graduate figurines out of polymer clay. There always is another combination that I hadn’t thought […] Read more…
Naturally Dyed Eggs – Something New for Easter
With the upcoming Easter holiday, many families will be off to their local Big Box store to get their egg dying kits. I remember dying eggs the night before the “big day” when I was little. If you come from a large family like mine, there were a lot of eggs to boil in preparation. […] Read more…