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Crafting Irresistible Email Subject Lines
Marketing

We all know that the subject line is the gateway to your email; it’s the first impression that can make or break whether your audience opens and engages with your message. Today, let’s dive into the art of crafting irresistible email subject lines. Let’s make those subject lines shine! The Power of Captivating Email Subject […]

Crafting Irresistible Email Subject Lines for Handmade Businesses

dos and donts of holiday email campaigns
Marketing

Yes, I know our halloween and fall decorations are still up, but now is the perfect time to create your holiday email campaigns. Your unique, handcrafted products make thoughtful gifts, and email marketing is an essential tool to reach your audience. However, there are some do’s and don’ts to keep in mind to make your […]

Do’s and Don’ts of Holiday Email Campaigns

email marketing best practices for makers
Marketing

In today’s digital world, email remains a powerful tool for connecting with your audience, building relationships, and driving sales. Email marketing plays a pivotal role in the success of online businesses. It provides a direct and personal way to communicate with customers. Let’s dive in and unlock the potential of your handmade business! Building a […]

Email Marketing Best Practices for Makers

email marketing strategy
Marketing

Well hey there happy maker! Whether it’s your first year in business or your fiftieth, the holidays are coming, and we are all getting ready. One of the most important parts of preparation is working on your email marketing strategy. You may be enjoying Pumpkin Spice EVERYTHING and looking at Halloween decorations. But now is the […]

Email Marketing Strategy for Black Friday – Cyber Monday Weekend

email marketing tips for handmade businesses on cell phone with notebook
Marketing

I’m going to make a bold statement here: a well-nurtured and engaged email list is the most valuable asset your business can have. This applies if you are a handmade business owner or any kind of business owner, really.  And, I have the best email marketing tips for you today! Hear me out: This statement […]

Email Marketing Tips for Handmade Businesses

Computer on desk with title email list building for craft businesses
Marketing

Warm weather months equal craft shows! You may be just getting started selling your crafts in person, or maybe you’re a seasoned professional. Either way, many makers miss out on using craft shows for email list building. Yes – you can build a successful online craft business by using in-person craft shows! Build an email […]

Email List Building for Craft Businesses

computer in front of christmas tree with title email marketing strategy for the holiday season
Marketing

The pumpkins are still on our front steps, but your customers are already thinking about Christmas and holiday shopping.  Especially with the news of shipping delays, holiday shoppers are not wasting any time. And neither should you! NOW is the time to reach out to your email list and start getting them excited about your […]

Email Marketing Strategy for the Holiday Season 2022

prep like a pro for seasonal sales
Growing Your Business

As a handmade business owner, you know that the unique charm of your products can capture the hearts of customers, especially during seasonal peaks and holiday festivities. However, tapping into these lucrative periods of seasonal sales requires more than just passion—it demands preparation and strategy. Here’s your guide to effectively planning for the upcoming seasonal […]

2024 Holiday Hustle: Prep Like a Pro for Seasonal Sales

From hobby to business how to make the switch
Growing Your Business

As we get closer to the dreaded tax time, you may be faced with the question that many makers will eventually need to answer: is your craft a hobby or business? And if you come to the conclusion that it is just a hobby – how do you make the switch to a legit business?  […]

From Hobby to Business: How to Make the Switch

my top tips for selling more at craft shows
Art and Craft Fairs

If you’re anything like me, you know that craft shows are more than just a place to showcase your creations – they’re an opportunity to connect with customers, build your brand, and, of course, make some sales. But let’s face it, standing out in a sea of talented vendors isn’t always easy. I’m here to […]

My Top Tips for Selling More at Craft Shows

Get the inside scoop on how to prep and pack like a pro for your next market, plus tips for how to get those apps organized for a practically guaranteed acceptance!

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I started my handmade business in 2010, and after setting up my craft table in more school gyms, church basements, parking lots, and fairgrounds than I could count, I realized that I did NOT love the constant ‘weekend hustle’ of setting up at shows nearly as much as I loved meeting the people who would buy my work.

I had this idea that makers like me had to set up at markets and fairs to make money...which was soooo 1997! With social media, blogs, email, and websites, I had the power to reach beyond my little community craft show and expand my reach farther than I could have possibly imagined. 

Fast forward to today, where I have helped hundreds of makers find and connect with people who will actually buy, without having to pop up at a market every weekend.

If you will read on, I’d love to tell you how I can help you find the people who will buy your stuff!

Wife, mom, jewelry maker/ *ahem*  bead hoarder,
and passionate marketing coach for makers at Bloom.

Hi, I'm Lucy.