Made In America!!

Sarah J. Doyle | December 1, 2011

I’m sure that many of our readers listen to the ABC Nightly News With Diane Sawyer and find it very interesting.  Actually, that’s usually the only time of day I can sit down long enough to catch up on the news — while eating supper! Last night, Wednesday 11/30, she had a very informative segment [...]

One Stop Shopping Spot For Sewing/Crafting Items

Sarah J. Doyle | September 15, 2011

There is a semi-annual “Mom2Mom” consignment sale held at our local fairgrounds that draws huge crowds of buyers as well as consignors.  This year my daughter and I participated as a consignor (for the first time), so on Monday I stood in line for our 10:00 a.m. drop-off appointment time.  I was there at 9:30 and [...]

Two Free Christmas Craft eBooks!

S. Denise Hoyle | December 15, 2010

Subscribe to the FaveCrafts Quick and Crafty email newsletter for free and receive the Homemade Christmas Gift Guide eBook as a welcome gift.  Grab the Santa’s Guide to Easy Christmas Crafts for Kids ebook while you’re at it. Related Posts:Grab a Free Christmas Crafts eBook and Enter to Win a Rotary CutterMade In America!!One Stop Shopping [...]

Download Two FREE Halloween Crafts eBooks!

S. Denise Hoyle | October 5, 2010

Get TWO FREE Halloween Crafts eBooks: Easy Halloween Crafts 2010 Edition 2010 eBook features 7 easy Halloween crafts to wear, decorate or give away, including the Pirate Pumpkin (pg. 5) and the DIY Spider Webs (pg. 17). Homemade Halloween Decorations 2010 Edition eBook features 7 homemade Halloween decorations to decorate the home without spending a bundle, including [...]

Need New Toys For Your Customer Waiting Area?

Sarah J. Doyle | April 19, 2010

Actually, this post could be “Need new toys for your grandchildren when they come to visit?” or “Need a new product to sell at the next craft fair?”, but sometimes it seems like the toy corner of a customer waiting area gets pretty skimpy!  Not many toys, and the ones you have available are over [...]

Share Your Crafts at CraftForum.com

S. Denise Hoyle | March 25, 2010

Find crafts, fun and friends at the Craft Forum, and it’s FREE!  Check it out and sign up today. Related Posts:One Stop Shopping Spot For Sewing/Crafting ItemsDownload Two FREE Halloween Crafts eBooks!REAL Oilcloth TableclothCrafting For A CauseIt’s Pin Cushion Time

March is National Craft Month

S. Denise Hoyle | March 2, 2010

March is National Craft Month and there is still plenty of time to get involved and use the event in your promotion activities!  There are 63 million households that craft as a hobby and this is a great opportunity to host in-store events, hold contests or other craft themed promotions. The Craft & Hobby Association, [...]

How To Make Button Flowers Tutorial

Sarah J. Doyle | December 27, 2009

I was surfing the web today when I ran across a tutorial for making button flowers.  I thought about my little granddaughters – what a perfect “activity” for them!  These flowers could easily be made into a child’s necklace or bracelet, and I know they would LOVE to make them.   Thank you Rebeka at ArtsyCraftyBabe [...]

Hooded Bath Towels Great Toddler Gifts

Sarah J. Doyle | December 13, 2009

When I made the hooded bath towels for my grandchildren, who would have thought how easy bathtime would become!  They simply LOVE to wear their hooded bathtowels around the house after bath time until we can get them into their pajamas! Aren’t they just adorable!!! Check out the home page of Patterns2Go and see other [...]

Holiday Sale & Yard Sale Goes Hand in Hand

Sarah J. Doyle | November 23, 2009

I have just figured out another GREAT way to sell your craft items – get rid of some of your fabric scraps and make some extra money! Do you live in an area where you hold yard sales or garage sales from time to time?  Or if you live in a subdivision perhaps you can organize [...]