I have had a number of craft ideas/projects over the years as my ideal job would be to make and sell handmade products. So far I can't say I've had much success.
I started with handmade greeting cards as I worked at an Art Centre so they let me sell them in the shop and they seemed to do very well. After leaving there I carried on making them and changed my style along the way so tried selling at craft fairs and garden centres but not many sales as a result. I then created a website naming it Kelly Card Designs but after a year I had only sold one card so it didn't justify the cost of the website.
While doing this I did sell to colleagues at various jobs who were my best customers and received big Christmas card orders. I even had a few commissioned jobs out of it.
I still have a stock of cards that I made for craft fairs so I started selling them on eBay which was great for a short time until someone received a card slightly bent from posting it so gave me negative feedback.
Next step was a facebook page, I've had likes, comments and 86 followers but no sales. I have now decided to clear my stock and sell at just 50p a card. Still no bites. I also started making beaded jewellery who again have only been purchased by friends, family and colleagues.
So my latest trial is an Etsy Shop after seeing various shops appearing on facebook I thought I would give it a go too. At the moment I have only added a few hanging felt animals which can also be found on my facebook page.
I would love to know your thoughts on my products as I feel like maybe it's time to give up on the craft ventures. All products are on my facebook page Kelly's Craft Box.
Take a look at my page Handmade By Me
No comments:
Post a Comment