Hello Artists and Makers! I hope your 2025 is already off to a very productive start. I'm looking forward to creating new items and designs for my products, and looking to invest in a paper cutter to help work a bit more smarter this year. I'm looking for any suggestions for specific brands that you've used; my specific requirements...   I use Macintosh computers, and also Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create digital designs. I'll probably be printing on an inkjet printer, so I think I'll have to add printed crop marks which will be read by the paper cutter. I currently cut all my designs using hand scissors.   I'm leaning toward a Circut machine, and I'm aware of Silhouette as another brand, but I'm open to suggestions. If you use one of these machines please join the conversation...and be sure to post a pic of some of your work. I'd love to see how you use these tools! ... View more

Hey all, Happy Tuesday! So I'm feeling frustrated today. For six months now, I've been posting to Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest. The top platforms used by my target audience. My website is mobile friendly. The top method my target audience uses to view those platforms. I've paid for advertising on all three. I post regularly and I have a decent (at least I think so) sized inventory to choose from. I've also encouraged feedback and input (looking for what THEY want to see). And nothing.  I'm even hosting a giveaway for two beautiful Christmas cards with matching envelopes-- crickets. What am I doing wrong? Is the market more saturated with makers than buyers? Is it the current economy? I don't believe it's the price because I feel my current pricing structure is acceptable considering size and materials. My ONLY sale was to a Co-worker who bought 10 cards but won't be needing anymore for at least a year! 😞   Any input would be extremely appreciated at this time. ... View more

I have a market in early March,  the biggest i have ever attended with my crafts.   I am also currently expanding my product base, revamping my website, and launching a YouTube channel.  Ugh fun! Lol.    The real question is how to gage how much product I need on hand and should I bother with custom order forms? ... View more

Hi, everyone! Welcome to the Artists & Makers group in Seller Community! Whether you're selling your work or selling items made by others, this is the group for you. You can use this space to ask questions and share tips, knowledge, ideas, and more.    If you're new to the group, please reply here and introduce yourself or start a new thread about anything you want!    If you haven't already joined the group, visit the group home page and click the Join Group Hub button. We're looking forward to getting to know you and your business! 😊 ... View more

Hi! My name is Nancy. I own a business that focuses on handmade artisan jewelry and diversifying into sun catchers. My husband works the ironworks side (that's the plan). Our business name is Knucklehead Jewelry and Ironworks. What have pieces of advise do you have for 1st year businesses to help make sure they're around for the long run? Also, this is a side hustle and we have 2 young kids so life plays a huge part in not being able to do the things we want to do. ... View more