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Places To Sell Handmade Crafts

When selling handmade crafts online, most people instantly think of etsy.com or artfire.com. Both are absolutely great places to set up an online handmade craft shop. But simply creating a shop won't get your handmade crafts noticed by shoppers or the sales you want.

You must use effective marketing techniques that will drive targeted traffic to your shop. Sounds easy right! Well online marketing isn't as easy as it may sounds. There are a variety of techniques, search engine optimization, link building, pay-per-click campaigns, social networking, email campaigns and the list goes on and on.

Some handmade artists believe that simply having a blog where they blog about their handmade crafts will get them noticed. And unfortunately blogging doesn't always get you noticed either.

I actually takes a combination of all of the online marketing techniques above to get your online handmade craft shop noticed. These techniques also require a lot of time and some require a good deal of money. I know this because I manage the online marketing campaign for HandmadeCraftShow.com, an online virtual craft show that markets handmade artists and their online shops.

Using a variety of online marketing techniques we have been able to launch a very aggressive marketing campaign that has taken us to 0 to 17,000 unique visitors per month. As the popularity of our site grows we are expecting that number to soon double and then triple.

HandmadeCraftShow.com has one main focus and that is to market handmade crafts.  Our unique setup is different from other virtual craft shows and handmade artists and buyers have taken noticed. New handmade artists are always adding their online shops because they understand that this is the easiest and most affordable way to market their online shops.

If you are needing visitors to your online shop then I encourage you to join our virtual craft show and let us do the marketing for you. This way you can stay focus on your day job or adding more handmade craft items to your shop.

Top Places To Sell Handmade Crafts Online

• Etsy.com
• Artfire.com

Two Great Online Venues To Market Handmade

• HandmadeCraftShow.com – http://handmadecraftshow.com
• WorldOfHandmade.com – http://worldofhandmade.com

Top Places To Network With Other Handmade Artists

• The Jewelry Artist Network – http://jewelryartistnetwork.ning.com
• The Handmade Artist Hangout – http://handmadecraftshow.ning.com

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Clover 9101 Mini Iron II Handheld Crafting Iron with Interchangeable Tips List Price: $64.95 Sale Price: $40.00 You save: $24.95 (38%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The new innovation mini iron ii was designed to expand the creativity of every crafter. This new mini iron ii has special interchangeable tips that can be used for quilting, sewing and crafting. The mini iron ii is perfect for doll making, stenciling, paper crafting, hard to reach corners and all your innovative ideas. Interchangeable tips included in this set. Features Handheld mini iron easily maneuvers around detailed crafting projects Adjustable temperature knob; miniature stand allows for safe cool-down Sleek, portable design with long power cord for enhanced mobility Includes adapter screw driver and interchangeable adapter tips Measures approximately 9-4/5 by 16-3/5 by 1-4/5 inches

Xyron Creatopia Multi-Function Crafting Machine List Price: $149.99 Sale Price: $87.99 You save: $62.00 (41%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The Xyron Creatopia machine lets you emboss, cut and apply adhesive or laminate by simply changing cartridges and turning a handle. A die press cartridge is also available, adding die cutting as an additional feature of this amazing unit. Creatopia is the only machine in the craft marketplace that performs all these functions - and does it without heat, batteries or electricity. Its generous size fits media up to 12-inch wide and 1/2-inch thick. With just this one machine, you can emboss scrapbook pages, create embossed borders on cards, cut straight or fancy patterns, make shapes, or apply permanent adhesive, fabric adhesive, repositionable adhesive or laminate items up to 1/2-inch thick. With your creativity and imagination, you are sure to find hundreds of ways to use the machine to enhance your crafting experience. The creatopia includes 25-feet of permanent adhesive to get you started. There are many embossing and adhesive cartridges available, along with five different cutting blade packs to choose from. The Creatopia die cutting system works with other popular brands of dies for even more creativity. Adhesive and laminate refillz cartridges, patternz embossing, shapez die press and cutz cutting cartridges for the creatopia are sold separately and available on Amazon.com Features Multi-function crafting machine fits media up to 12 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick Uses cartridges for cutting, laminating, embossing, and applying adhesive No heat, batteries, or electricity required; ideal for home, office, or classroom Includes cartridge with 25 feet of permanent adhesive; variety of accessories sold separately Measures approximately 10 by 22 by 8 inches

Xyron XRN510 Creative Station Multi-Use Crafting Machine with Permanent-Adhesive Cartridge List Price: $49.99 Sale Price: $29.37 You save: $20.62 (41%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1 to 2 days See Reviews For This Product Description You may never run out of ideas for using the XRN510 5-inch Creative Station from Xyron! By simply switching the drop-in cartridges, you can make permanent stickers, repositionable stickers, laminated stickers, laminated magnets, or simply laminate your important documents. This handy machine does not require batteries, electricity, or heat, making it the perfect family craft item. Now you can create unique embellishments for your scrapbook, design and make personalized magnets, laminate photos or documents and more, all with one convenient, easy to use machine. Unit comes with 18'-foot acid-free permanent adhesive cartridge. Look for all of the refill cartridges - acid-free permanent adhesive, acid-free repositionable adhesive, dual laminate, laminate/magnet and laminate/adhesive. For larger projects Xyron also offers a 9-inch Creative Station and the 12-inch Creatopia machine which does everything the Creative Station does plus adds a die-cutting function. Features Portable machine laminates and makes stickers, labels, and magnets Accommodates flat items up to 5 inches wide; simple drop-in-cartridge design Easy and safe to use; does not require batteries, electricity, or heat Acid-free permanent-adhesive cartridge included Measures 11-3/4 by 8-1/2 by 5-1/2 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Cosmo Cricket Togetherness Scrapbook Paper Crafting Kit, 12-Inch-by-12-Inch Sale Price: $14.99   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description The complete paper crafting kit from Cosmo Cricket is perfect for crafting, card making, book making, collage, scrapbooking and decoupage. The Cosmo Cricket Togetherness Collection Crafting Kit includes: 12 designer 12-inch by 12-inch papers 18 cut-apart element cards 8 cut-apart borders 19 cardstock stickers. Features 12 Designer 12-inch by 12-inch papers 18 Cut-apart element cards 8 Cut-apart borders 19 Cardstock stickers Measures appro by imately 12-1/2 by 20

Darice 1204-59 Mini Crafting Iron Assorted Colors List Price: $14.99 Sale Price: $14.25 You save: $0.74 (5%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Mini electric iron is extremely portable, easily fits into carry all bags and crafters' toolboxes. Great for college, travel and quick ironing touch-ups. Single temperature only. Features Ideal for crafting projects Instructions included 120-Volt, 15-watt 4-Inch high Not a toy, intended for adult use only

K&Company Paper Crafting Kit, Flipbook Calendar List Price: $20.60 Sale Price: $14.27 You save: $6.33 (31%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days See Reviews For This Product Description K&COMPANY-Paper Crafting Flipbook Calendar Kit. This fabulous kit includes instructions; easel-back calendar; 12 die-cut pocket pages; 12 lined and numbered tab cards; die cuts; stickers; grand adhesions; clearly yours; rub-ons; lace; buttons; ribbons; a bow; colored floss; and string. Features large numbers for daily display. Personalize with a photo each month. Measures approximately 7 by 10-1/4 by 4-1/2-inch. Colors: brown; red; greens; blues; creams. Imported. Features Size: 7 Inch x10-1/4 Inch x4-1/2 Inch Includes: easel-back calendar & coordinating embellishments for every month Features large numbers for daily display

Crafter Crafting Ornaments Set of 3 Sale Price: $15.00   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description What fun gifts for the crafty kind. Great set of ornaments are decorated on each side. Someone will be so happy you thought of them. Features Hand painted resin Included Knitting, Scrapbooking and Quilting Each measures approx 3 by .75 by 3 inches Ready to hang

Copic Original Markers: 12 Color Papercrafting Set [Earthy Elements] Sale Price: $58.41   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days See Reviews For This Product Description Copic Original Markers: 12 Color Papercrafting Set [Earthy Elements]Copic CSTAMP12E Papercrafting Original marker set in Earthy Elements colors. The original line of high-quality illustrating tools used for decades by professionals around the world. Preferred for architectural design, product rendering, and other forms of industrial design, they are also popular for use with models, ceramics, crafts, scrapbooking, other papercrafts. Copic markers are ideal for all calligraphy, airbrushing, and graphic arts needs. The broad nib offers smooth, consistent coverage for larger areas, while the fine nib allows for easy detail work. Photocopy-safe and guaranteed color consistency. Compatible with the Copic Airbrush System. Markers are refillable, available in over 200 colors, and have a variety of nib options. Color choice is expandable to include the entire selection by purchasing Various Ink refills and empty markers. Alcohol-based ink dries acid-free. Includes plastic storage case. Set of 12 earth tone colors as shown. Copic CSTAMP12E Papercrafting Earthy Elements colored art markers. Features Copic Original Markers: 12 Color Papercrafting Set [Earthy Elements] Colors Included: E35, B45, R59, RV34, BV04, V12 Y21, B00, YG67, G21, E29, W3

Xyron XRN900 9-Inch Creative Station Multi Function Crafting System List Price: $119.99 Sale Price: $78.94 You save: $41.05 (34%)   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Create stickers, magnets or laminate items in the amount of time it takes to turn the handle on the XRN900 9-inch Creative Station. Interchangeable cartridges pop in and out in seconds and store easily when not in use. Perfect for crafters, parents, schools, office use, group projects and in-store promotions. Make stickers and magnets up to 9-inches wide. Keep recipes, business cards, IDs and more from getting dirty or bent with the laminate. Laminate adheres smoothly and evenly to both sides without the use of electricity or heat. Stickers can even be made out of intricate items like lace doilies. The adhesive sticks to the design without leaving a residue in the cut out areas. Combination refill cartridges allow for applying laminate to one side of a project and magnet or acid-free adhesive to the other side without heat, warm up time, or any sticky mess. Also available is an acid-free repositionable adhesive cartridge which allows you to place, remove and re-place items on any project. For smaller projects look for the XRN510 5-inch Creative Station and for larger projects choose Creatopia by Xyron which works with items up to 12-inches wide and up to 1/2-inch thick. Features Perfect for memory crafters, schools, office use, and home projects Make stickers and magnets from photos, fabric, leather, ribbon, fancy papers and greeting cards No electricity or heat required Apply edge-to-edge adhesive, laminate and make magnets up to 9-inches wide Measures 15-6/7 by 8-6/7 by 8-1/5 inches; 1-year limited warranty

Lisa Pavelka 327007 Crafting Foils Expressions Sale Price: $7.29   Eligible for free shipping! Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours See Reviews For This Product Description Lisa Pavelka is a professional artist and designer who has spent over twenty years working with various mediums, and polymer clay is her first love. Lisa creates gorgeous jewelry and household items and now her tricks can be yours with her Signature Series product line from JHB Enterprises. These are products that Lisa uses in her daily crafting and which were designed to make creating easier. Lisa believes that everyone is an artist and she is dedicated to helping people discover and develop their own creative voice. Lisa pioneered the use of Mylar-backed foils for polymer clay and in the process created stunning artwork. So easy to use, you simply roll out a sheet of polymer clay, lay the foil over the clay - coated side down, and burnish with a scrap of paper between your fingers and the foil. Rip the sheet off in one quick movement, and your clay is left with a wonderful metallic finish. Use with border molds and texture stamps to create dazzling effects on all your projects. Foils can also be used to embellish paper, wood, glass and more when used with double sided adhesive or tacky glue. Features Contains six assorted colored sheets of foil Sheets measure 4-3/4 inches by 8-1/2 inches Includes gold, silver and copper sheets Also includes dramatic swirled sheets