The Handmade Marketplace is full of advise. First, determine the right price for every item, not too expensive & definitely not too cheap. Whether the product is beaded jewellery or felted slippers, illustrations or tote bags, author Kari Chapin helps crafters determine cost of goods, market competition, & the pros & cons of wholesale & retail sales. If the price is right, customers will buy. Then it's on to selling. The boom in indie craft fairs & sites such as Etsy (' Your place to buy & sell all things handmade') is providing artisans with an ever-expanding marketplace for handcrafted items. Chapin demystifies every venue. She explains the guidelines that craft fairs impose on exhibitors, the typical yearly calendar of shows, & how to start a new craft fair. For the crafter interested in online sales, there are tips on styling & propping crafts for photographs & technical explanations of how the most popular Web marketplaces run. Traditional brick & mortar consignment stores are still very good options for many crafters. Chapin explains how to approach shopkeepers & build strong relationships. Wrapping everything up with media advice & tips on how to get the word out, The H&-made Marketplace is the sales & marketing bible that today's crafters need. More than simply giving information about how to work out your market place, & how to proceed, this book has a wealth of other information, too. For instance, there is a lot about the contributors, their business ethos, products, websites etc. ...

The Hedgerow Sampler Kit The Hedgerow Sampler Kit is by Jane Greenoff. Originally designed & stitched for my Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers published by David & Charles, this lovely sampler is full of traditional motifs, alphabets, insects & flowers. Worked on unbleached 28-count Cashel linen or beige aida, this continues to be a very popualr project. Finished

Size: 14 x 16 (37 x 42cm) Supplier product code: 427SPECIAL SPRING OFFER! Dont forget to take advantage of our Spring Offer on these Jane Greenoff kits. When you purchase any of her kits, you will receive a FREE downloadable chart. Once your kit has been despatched, the FREE download will be available in the My Downloads area of your account.

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The Hedgerow Sampler Kit is by Jane Greenoff. Originally designed & stitched for my Cross Stitch Antique Style Samplers published by David & Charles, this lovely sampler is full of traditional motifs, alphabets, insects & flowers. Worked on unbleached 28-count Cashel linen or beige aida, this continues to be a very popualr project. Finished

Size: 14 x 16 (37 x 42cm) Supplier product code: 427SPECIAL SPRING OFFER! Dont forget to take advantage of our Spring Offer on these Jane Greenoff kits. When you purchase any of her kits, you will receive a FREE downloadable chart. Once your kit has been despatched, the FREE download will be available in the My Downloads area of your account.

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Designer & stylist Sania Pell provides 50 inspirational yet easy projects for you to make, all for next to nothing. Turn basic white bed linen into something special by adding ribbon borders & embroidered panels, & update lampshades by recovering with fabric or paper. Give old wooden furniture a facelift by repainting & adding paper collage decoration. Recycle glass jars into stylish tealight holders, & use old teacups as pretty plant holders. Create family heirlooms by framing special pieces of childrens clothing, or display tiny treasures in wooden box frames. Turn felted sweaters into appliqueed cushion covers or cosy scarves, & use the contents of your button box to revamp an old cardigan. With easy-to-follow instructions & artworks, The Homemade Home will inspire you to get out the paintbrushes & dust off the sewing machine, & create a truly stylish & individual home. About the Author Sania Pell has a degree in textiles from Edinburgh College of Art. After graduating, she worked for one of Londons top textile studios for seven years where her designs were purchased by companies such as Armani, Monsoon, Laura Ashley, Gap & Marks & Spencer. To expand her experience, Sania then joined Elle Decoration magazine & retrained as a stylist. She now works regularly for publications such as the Sunday Telegraph & the Mail on Sunday. She is also a visiting lecturer at Edinburgh College of Art. ...

Designer & stylist Sania Pell provides 50 inspirational yet easy projects for you to make, all for next to nothing. Turn basic white bed linen into something special by adding ribbon borders & embroidered panels, & update lampshades by recovering with fabric or paper. Give old wooden furniture a facelift by repainting & adding paper collage decoration. Recycle glass jars into stylish tealight holders, & use old teacups as pretty plant holders. Create family heirlooms by framing special pieces of children's clothing, or display tiny treasures in wooden box frames. Turn felted sweaters into appliqueed cushion covers or cosy scarves, & use the contents of your button box to revamp an old cardigan. With easy-to-follow instructions & artworks, The Homemade Home will inspire you to get out the paintbrushes & dust off the sewing machine, & create a truly stylish & individual home. About the Author: Sania Pell has a degree in textiles from Edinburgh College of Art. After graduating, she worked for one of London's top textile studios for seven years where her designs were purchased by companies such as Armani, Monsoon, Laura Ashley, Gap & Marks & Spencer. To expand her experience, Sania then joined Elle Decoration magazine & retrained as a stylist. She now works regularly for publications such as the Sunday Telegraph & the Mail on Sunday. She is also a visiting lecturer at Edinburgh College of Art. ...

The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcake Kit Discover the magic of the Hummingbird Bakery with this delicious collection of recipes for irresistible cupcakes & muffins. This Hand Selected Kit
Includes:: The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcakes & Muffins Book with 25 easy-to-follow recipes 100 Hummingbird Bakery branded paper cases for stylish baking Tarek Malouf opened the first Hummingbird Bakery in Londons Portobello Road in 2004. When he was growing up, his favourite treats were always American desserts & cupcakes, & he later wanted to open a bakery in London that specialized in these treats. A second branch opened in South Kensington in 2004 & a new bakery opened in Soho in Autumn 2009
- so try your hand at home with this superb kit The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcake Kit.

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The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcake Kit Discover the magic of the Hummingbird Bakery with this delicious collection of recipes for irresistible cupcakes & muffins. This Hand Selected Kit
Includes:: The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcakes & Muffins Book with 25 easy-to-follow recipes 100 Hummingbird Bakery branded paper cases for stylish baking Tarek Malouf opened the first Hummingbird Bakery in London's Portobello Road in 2004. When he was growing up, his favourite treats were always American desserts & cupcakes, & he later wanted to open a bakery in London that specialized in these treats. A second branch opened in South Kensington in 2004 & a new bakery opened in Soho in Autumn 2009
- so try your hand at home with this superb kit The Hummingbird Bakery Cupcake Kit.

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With The Icing on the Cake, beginner cake decorators will learn to become gourmet pastry chefs in their very own kitchens. Professional cake decorator Shalini Latour makes decorating elegant cakes easy, showing readers how to: Decorate cakes with basic supplies found in everyday craft stores; Create visually impressive delights that friends & family will be eager to receive (and eat!); Improve store-bought cake mixes with ingredients readily found at grocery stores; With step-by-step photos & helpful sidebars with tips, tricks, & variations, readers will master the techniques needed to create delectable & attractive creations of their own. About the Author Shalini Latour has made a career out of cake decorating. She makes & decorates cakes, cookies, pies & tarts for all occasions. ...

With The Icing on the Cake, beginner cake decorators will learn to become gourmet pastry chefs in their very own kitchens. Professional cake decorator Shalini Latour makes decorating elegant cakes easy, showing readers how to: Decorate cakes with basic supplies found in everyday craft stores; Create visually impressive delights that friends & family will be eager to receive (and eat!); Improve store-bought cake mixes with ingredients readily found at grocery stores; With step-by-step photos & helpful sidebars with tips, tricks, & variations, readers will master the techniques needed to create delectable & attractive creations of their own. About the Author Shalini Latour has made a career out of cake decorating. She makes & decorates cakes, cookies, pies & tarts for all occasions. ...

Impatient Beader Gets Inspired: A Crafty Chicks Guide to Instant Inspiration A follow-up to the successful Impatient Beader, this fun & sassy guide gives beginning beaders the guidance & groundwork they need to create beaded designs of their own. Drawing inspiration from the world of every day objects, including vintage postcards, 1950s aprons, & silk scarves, Margot Potter teaches readers the basics of design in a completely nonthreatening way. Not only will readers find step-by-step instructions for great projects, but theyll get a peek into the design process. About the Author Margot Potter is the author of The Impatient Beader & sells Suspicion Marcasite as a proprietary guest on QVC & is a regular project contributor for Simply Beads. ...