Archive for April, 2009
Welcome back to Craft Venture! I’m Brenda from Phydeaux Designs. Last week, we talked about the difference between “marketplaces” and “exhibitions.” This week, we’ll talk about how to improve your chances for acceptance into online exhibitions via your product photographs.
Because you’re selling your wares online, your potential buyers (and exhibit site owners) aren’t able to touch or smell your products. They aren’t able to see for themselves how long your scarf is or how heavy your vase. You have to engage your viewers’ senses and you do so using your photographs and descriptions! We’ll start with photographs this week.
Images c/o Unruly Things. Layout by me (Brittni).
Happy Monday! I rediscovered the Unruly Things blog through this post that Kathryn did on terrariums a week or two ago. Unruly Things is a style blog updated daily with ideas, fashion finds, photography, design, and inspiration from everyday life. And it is written and maintained by graphic artist, Alyson Graves. Visit the Unruly Things blog here.
Click here to visit the Ben Conservato shop.
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Visit the Aster and Sage shop.
Antique Vintage Botanicals from Ethanollie
That’s it for today. Happy Friday everyone. Before I go, I wanted to send out a reminder that today is the last day to submit your shop for the new papernstitch exhibition. You can submit your shop here if you would like. Here are some links for weekend browsing. See you Monday.
-Become a DIY Detective with these clever do-it-yourself invitations.
-A lovely spring cardigans round up on Mint.
-Visit the cheerful home of illustrator Myrte de Zeeuw on Decor8.
-Renegade is now accepting submissions for LA and SanFran artists and makers.
Aren’t these lamps the cutest? I found them on Bloesem, and I think they give off the coziest vibe. They’re actually made of used wool blankets. Check out Beelden Bouwers for more details.
It’s going to be 89 degrees in New Jersey this weekend. Wishing you just as much sunshine, wherever you may be!
Kathryn
Visit the South Paw Studios shop here.
1. Plenty of Pots 2. Charming Trio 3. Mosaic Recycled Placemat 4. Slender Budvase 5. Linen Tea Towel
5 under $25 is back with some budget friendly items to dress up your kitchen without spending a fortune. Painting is a cheap way to transform a room, but if your not in the mood for a weekend warrior project, try a piece of artwork instead. Its even easier on your wallet if you buy a print and you can cover up any cracks or imperfections at the same time. Bonus! Add a special touch to a kitchen table or open air shelving by displaying your favorites dishes out in the open. And of course, don’t forget a simple vase or two for a single stem to brighten your day. Put a trio in the window sill and daydream about that rose garden you have always wanted, while doing the afternoon dishes.
