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Ethical Consumerism, Handmade Fashion
A Night On The Town: Handmade Head to Toe
Getting glammed up for a night on the town isn’t all swanky labels and fast-fashion. With the handmade clothing movement sweeping Australia from Steep Point to Byron Bay, the options for stepping out in one-of-a-kind threads are getting more exciting by the slipstitch. Next time you’re planning a night out with friends, ditch the high-churn commercial retailers for more sustainable […]
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Makers Marketing Ideas
8 Totally Doable DIY Marketing Ideas Handmade Businesses Can Start Today
Marketing handmade businesses with an undernourished piggy bank and a full schedule can be a challenge, but it’s one we’ve learned to embrace here at The Make It Collective. If you’re feeling stagnant in your handmade business or not regularly connecting with a community of buyers, try these easy and affordable marketing ideas to grow your database, expand your network […]
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Handmade Fashion
The Human Chameleon’s Guide to Spring Racing Style
GUEST POST BY THE HUMAN CHAMELEON Despite the name, Spring Racing Carnival isn’t just about racing. For some, it’s not about racing at all, it’s all about serious spring racing style. The races are a perfect excuse for putting together the perfect outfit… in advance. This means you should take your time to think about what […]
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DIY, Handmade Gift Ideas, Handmade Tutorials
12 DIY Handmade Tutorials for a Thrifty Christmas
“Jingle bells, store-bought smells, handmade all the waaay… Oh what fun it is to make, save money and create… HEY!” This Christmas, trade consumerism for creativity with these DIY handmade Christmas tutorials ranging from easy-peazy to totally achievable. Temporary Tattoo Baubles It makes perfect sense: if you can apply temporary tattoos to humans, surely you can […]
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Handmade Business Tips, Makers Marketing Ideas
How to Sell Handmade Products Wholesale: Pricing, Production & Pitching
Selling handmade products wholesale is a momentous achievement for handmade artisans. For some, it’s a goal they’ve worked towards for years… building their brand, refining designs, streamlining production and sourcing the most cost-effective materials. Landing your first wholesale gig is not only a massive achievement, but also a huge relief, knowing the products you’re making have already sold – […]
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Handmade Business Tips, Makers Marketing Ideas
The Ultimate Guide to Pricing Handmade Products
For some makers, pricing handmade products is the least favourite part of the job; a job that started off as a hobby… a craft experiment you stumbled across one rainy day on Pinterest that was refined over time until somebody eventually said, “Hey, have you ever thought about selling these?!” Putting a price on – and ultimately parting with – […]
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