Curiouser Creations

Do you do craft shows? Are you thinking about doing craft shows?  You should because being a vendor is such a fun way to not only sell your products, but to network and get your business name out there.  There are so many things you can do to draw in more customers to your booth and make more sales.  My latest craft show was my most successful by far, even though my booth location left much to be desired!  After my successful weekend, I really thought about what I did differently this time to make so many more sales than before.  I came up with a list of 5 things that helped me stand out and make more sales: 1. Perfecting your prices: There are many formulas online to help you price your handmade goods, and this is very important to consider so that you actually make a profit from your items.  Usually the formulas are somethings like 2(hourly rate + 2(profit))=retail price.  From there you can raise the price in order to achieve the profit margin yo...

If you love metal-stamping, you should definitely try it on vintage silver-plated spoons!  Once flattened, they are easy to stamp on and they offer lots of room for stamping your favorite words and quotes.  They also make great gifts for loved ones because you can truly customize them to your heart's desire!  Here are a few examples of the pendants that I have made: Here are the steps to creating your own custom spoon necklace: Flatten the spoon: I flatten my spoons with a small sledgehammer and I use a scrap piece of fabric or an old t-shirt to protect the spoon from scratches.  I suggest doing this on an area of concrete that won't get destroyed by the sledgehammer.  In my case, although I would love the convenience of flattening the spoons in the garage, I take my box of spoons out to the curb of the road and flatten them there.  I cover the front and back of my spoon with the fabric (sometimes doubled up for extra protection) a...