Here's a really cool free painting tool online that lets you paint in 'flames'. You can easily adjust the color gradient and saturation to create all kinds of really neat effects. Use the image on a desktop or website b...
My grandmother likes to create hand crafted candles and soaps and sells her hand crafted items mostly to friends and family. I would like to take some of her candles and soaps and set up a display at the local craft fai...
I have used oil paints before, but they are very tricky to work with due to the consistency and taking so long to dry. I like the finished look of oil paint on canvas as it always looks so beautiful. I like how fast ac...
I would love to become part of an artist forum or community online. Can you please recommend such a site, maybe even one that has a built in way to sell art related products.
My dad is an oil painter and I would like to list some of his paintings online for sale. Can you recommend any good sites where this would work best?
I have been out of crafting for awhile, very busy with work. However, I'd like to take up crochet again as it's been awhile. For me, this is always a relaxing activity. And, I have hopes of selling some of my work onl...
Where do you find your inspiration to do crafts? Do you look online for ideas or look at books or magazines?
I have some vintage photos from my grandmother and dad and my own childhood. Some of the images are very delicate so I worry they might be destroyed. I am worried that if I try to scrapbook the photos they will be de...
Do you scrapbook? I have been doing it since I was about 16. I even do my sisters books for her even though they take a lot of time. It is very rewarding to look at them when I am done.
I would love to know where you sell your own handmade or homemade jewelry. I have seen many hand-made jewelry items on Etsy, but also eBay might be a good place to sell. What success did you have selling your handmad...
I have a few craft type interests but no way to monetize them. So I feel guilty even trying. Should I craft anyway regardless or wait till I can find a way to make money off them?
I have about 200 old magazines collected over the past ten years since my teens. Some are in excellent condition and others show signs of wear. I don't know whether to sell them or let my nieces use them for crafts. D...
How do I do Paper Mashy again? I can remember doing it when I was younger, but can remember for certain the correct way to do it so that it works correctly.
I will pay far more money for a handcrafted item that has a unique story behind it. For instance, if the seller tells about how the gems used to create a piece of jewelry were mined in an exotic part of the world and go...
Hi to everyone here! I'm new here and plan to sell my art and couldn't find what they charge for selling. Are there listing fees or fees after something sells and for how much? Thanks so much!
I love the granny square pattern as it's so versatile. I have used this pattern to create baby sweaters, blankets and even rugs. The pattern can be modified to use as many threads as you need for desired thickness (suc...
I spend at least an hour working on my digital scrapbook every day. I hope to have it finished by my mom and dad's anniversary. This will be my gift to them. Do you spend lots of time every day on your art or craft?
I have some very old pictures of me and my brothers from childhood that I would like to archive in a scrapbook. I want to have the photos restored as many are worn with time and colors fading. Does anyone know of a se...
My brother was an illustrator and my dad always painted (oils and acrylics), but I never got into drawing until I was well into my teens. And, though most of my time was spent writing, occasionally I would illustrate s...
As a very young child, my mom had a daycare in our home and we always had really fun kid friendly craft supplies such as glue and glitter and all kinds of fun construction paper. I made some really cool collages. When ...
As a child, my favorite thing to do was draw and I loved illustrating everything, sometimes to my mother's disappointment as that usually meant I would draw on walls. Over time, I found a more constructive way to expr...
At one time, I was a loyal subscriber to various arts and crafts magazines as they always gave me really good project ideas and designs to work on. I would love to get back into my crafting (needlepoint, crochet and pas...
When I was actively doing charcoal and pastel paintings, i had my own art case for my pencils and pastels. It was a nice way to keep all my supplies neatly organized and out of the way until I needed them. This idea als...
One of the things that I loved doing when I was cross stitching was using two, three and even four strands of embroidery thread while cross stitching or doing other embroidery or needlepoint work. The end result was alw...
If I were going to an arts and crafts fair, I would expect to pay more money for a homemade craft item. These handcrafted items always take more time to create than anything you would buy from online or in a store. Tho...
I have made a few simple pieces of jewelry using jewelry making kits and they are always lots of fun, especially for family time. If you are thinking of creating jewelry even to sell, you might start out like this first...
I love handmade one of a kind jewelry items, such as those you might find on Etsy. These jewelry pieces are made with such care by the artist. And, though the price is always higher than a mass merchandised jewelry item...
I've been a long time fan of Plaid Craft and Acrylic Paint for home decorating and crafting projects and always use this brand when decorating for Easter or Christmas. The colors are vibrant and true and always provide ...
When my daughter was born, I crocheted lots of baby items including baby blankets and booties and sweaters. Also, I have crocheted Barbie doll dresses; ornate flowers for decorative accessories, such as on bows and also ...
Arts & Craft Festivals are a good place to show your work and make sales, especially with local fans and shops. Please take a moment to talk about the favorite arts and craft fairs/festivals in your area or list a...
What sort of things do you make your homemade jewellery out of? What materials do you think work best? and Which materials do you think don't work so good? Please do tell us below.. Thanks!
I have seen some really amazing Merino wool crochet thread available from sellers on Etsy. And, I was thinking maybe someone would offer a similar product, such as threads or other craft supplies on Listing Dock. Would...
When I was seven, my grandmother taught me how to do cross stitch and needlepoint and it was a very relaxing and rewarding hobby. Do you have any needlepoint type crafts which you do for a hobby?
Here's a really long forum thread on the Amazon forum where crafters can advertise their crafting/art blog or Facebook page. If you are a crafter and looking for national exposure for your work, please take a moment to ...
How are you currently showcasing your arts and crafts for sale? Are you offering the items on Listing Dock or Etsy or on your own blog? I had considered starting a blog of my craft items and featuring an indepth descri...
My mother creates jewelry and would like to sell for a profit. However, the jewelry beads and findings are very expensive. Please give me a wholesale source for jewelry findings and other essentials used to craft jewelr...
My mother was a jewelry craftsperson, always stringing beads and jewelry. She tried to teach me how once but I could not get the knack of threading the beads. I do not know if it takes talent or skill to create jewelry...
If you are offering a tangible product, then how much money should you charge for shipping and handling fees? Is this automatically calculated on the site? I'm just worried about charging too little for the item.
