Crafty Connections-August 17th

Happy Tuesday! Welcome to my weekly Crafty Connections! Every week I scour the interwebs and gather tutorials, tips, other helpful links in order to help with your handmade craft business. In addition, I’ll post links to cool crafts I’ve seen, and blogs I think are worth following.

• The Indie Craft Fair Guide
  
  http://www.indiecraftfairguide.com
  Fabulous collection of indie shows around the world!

• 7 ways to grow your email list
  http://craftsreport.com/crafts-marketing/180-7-ways-to-grow-your-email-list.html
  A larger list means more potential customers at trade shows and events, and more opportunities to promote offers, coupons and new products to increase sales!

• An art gallery of your own
  
  http://thecreativemama.com/an-art-gallery-of-your-very-own
  Beautiful suggestions to to view your beautiful collections

• How to design the perfect packaging
  
  www.designspongeonline.com/2010/04/biz-ladies-how-to-design-the-perfect-packaging.html
  I’m a sucker for things wrapped in pretty packages

• DIY Faux milkglass centerpieces
  
  http://ruffledblog.com/2010/03/entry-17-diy-faux-milkglass-centerpieces/
  I am in love with these and will be buying up glass vases and containers do super easy tutorial

• Professional pricing for craftspeople and designers
  http://www.simonewalsh.com/about/articles/pricing-for-craft-design.php
  Because we do it for love AND money.

• a blog you should totally follow
  
  http://hulaseventy.blogspot.com
  Love love love her photography. Go Andreas blog and make sure you add her blog to your daily must-read list!

Do you know of any good handmade craft marketing resources I should include in the next Crafty Connections post? Please don’t hesitate to email me, or leave the link(s) in the comments section! I would love to be able to share these great resources with everyone! Thanks!
-cheers!