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I've been a demo for years, and loved it. However, I want to go another avenue.
Can you earn $$ by selling stamped art and be successful?
Are there other options?
I'd love to get involved in creating for cash.
What have you done, other then demonstrations or stamp camps?
I made stamped photo books (with clear envy's inside for photos) for Christmas gifts. Unexpectedly I have gotten several orders for more from people who have received these gifts. I'm thinking that I might make some up as samples so people can see them and place their orders. They cost me less than $3 to make and I'm selling them for $8. My cousin ordered 2 from me and she thought I would have charged at least $12. Now I wish I had set the price higher!
So...that being said, I guess there is potential for making $$ on stamped items. I've heard quite a few people say they were disappointed on how little they sold at craft fairs. I think I'm on to something with these photbooks though...people who see them are amazed that they are handmade and ooohhhh and ahhhh over them.
I've had pretty good luck through consignment stores with my cards and gift items. I'm not rolling in dough, but it's a nice outlet for me to make things and have someone buy it from me.
When I was in Atlanta there were two Christmas Tree farms that had seasonal stores associated with them. One year I got my stuff in there too late and didn't sell much, but last year I had cards to the shops before Halloween and sold out. I sold bundles of 5 cards with envelopes for $10. I made one sample so people could see what the card looked like on the inside and put it in one of those picture holders. I had a SAMPLE stamp made and stamped that on the inside of the card so noone would try to buy it too.
Now I'm in Salt Lake City and I have two small shops who are going to pick up my cards starting in January. We'll see what the market is like here.
I'd like to hear other ideas....what about the craft fairs??? I just don't know anyone here who does that kind of sale, so I don't know the pros and cons to it.
__________________ Stephanie A., CSA
Certified Stamping Addict
It seems that most people sell their cards for $2.00-$3.00. I'm curious how much detail this includes. I'm trying to compare my cards to ones with similar skill/time. I sell mine for $4.00 and they have layers, pop dots, ribbons, eyelets, mulberry paper, water coloring, etc. I'm not sure if I'm over pricing them or if they have more detail than some others.
I hate to be the wet blanket, but don't forget SU's angel policy. I have invested in some stamps from The Angel Company because of the restrictions by SU.
__________________ RT - In-house Bunny Chaser "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap."- Dolly Parton
The ones I did for Christmas gifts were done with mat board and I did most of them in the Terrific Tulips w/French Script and Watercolor Garden with By Definition.
I've done both craft fairs and craft "open houses" in peoples homes. And no comparison, I've done much better at the open houses than at the fairs. The trick is to link up with others selling different items from you and then you can tap everyones customers - i.e. Discovery Toys, Silpada Jewelry, I'm doing one this January with a friend who just started selling ribbon belts and watches.
And definitely watch out for the copyright policies. I use all different companies stamps but have printed out the varied policies for each and I tell you, the companies I buy more of now are the ones who have better angel policies.
Laura
Michelle,
This is beautiful - and yes, I think you are under-charging. You should get at least $10.00 for these IMO.
Claudia
Thank you...I wish I had had time to scan the ones I made for gifts. They were really pretty with the sets that I used. Once you make one of these you will want to make a bunch because they are so much fun.
I wish I could change the price, but once you sell one for a certain price you can't change it!
I sold 10 or more of the covered comp book journals with a matching rsvp pen, i only sold them for $7 and lots of people said that was a great deal. so i think i will go up to $8 or $9 next year. i didn't have as much luck with my cards though.
__________________ Jamey's the name stampin's my game!
I do look into the Angel policies of the stamps/supplies that I use. Not all of my cards are rubber stamped. I love to stamp, but yes you really have to pay attention to the different policies for the different companies.
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