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Sep 29, 2023
40 Christmas Coloring Pages for Adults FREE
Christmas coloring pages for adults to enjoy this holiday season. 40 free high resolution PDFs are easy to download & a great way to relax.
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Sep 29, 2023
140 Printable Christmas Coloring Pages FREE
140 printable Christmas coloring pages you can download FREE! Print up some holiday fun with easy pictures for kids to color, and more intricate designs for adults.
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Sep 27, 2023
26 Full Page Christmas Coloring Pages FREE
26 full page Christmas coloring pages you can print for free. Simple full-page designs for kids, and more detailed images for adults to color.
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Sep 21, 2023
Free Snowman Coloring Pages: Printable Winter Fun for Kids and Adults
Discover free snowman coloring pages - perfect for winter fun! Printable snowman pages for kids and adults. Get creative with festive designs.
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Sep 19, 2023
14 Christmas Candle Coloring Pages Free!
14 Christmas candle coloring pages free. Download & print simple designs for kids, and detailed sheets for adults to color. Candles with wreaths, ornaments, evergreen branches, and advent candles.
Sep 18, 2023
19 Christmas Stocking Coloring Pages Free!
19 Christmas stocking coloring pages for kids & adults. Free PDFs to download & print for some creative holiday fun.
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Sep 18, 2023
14 Christmas Star Coloring Pages
14 Printable Christmas star coloring pages. Free holiday sheets to color including simple designs for kids and more detailed sheets adults will enjoy.
Sep 15, 2023
14 Christmas Gift Coloring Pages
14 Christmas gift coloring pages - free printables. Holiday sheets to color featuring festive wrapped presents.
Sep 14, 2023
26 Christmas Ornament Coloring Pages
26 Christmas ornament coloring pages. Fun, free printable PDFs with simple, cute holiday designs for kids, and more ornate designs adults will enjoy.
Sep 12, 2023
14 Printable Christmas Tree Coloring Pages
14 Printable Christmas tree coloring pages. Simple holiday coloring sheets for kids, and more detailed pages for adults to color. Full size PDFs you can download free.
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Sep 08, 2023
Thanksgiving Coloring Pages
Get festive with 10 free Thanksgiving coloring pages! Download printable turkeys, pumpkins, and more for creative holiday fun.
Aug 17, 2023
18 Halloween Coloring Pages for Adults & Kids
18 Halloween coloring pages you can download & print for free.
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Aug 15, 2023
19 Pumpkin Coloring Pages - Free Printables for Kids & Adults to Color
19 cute pumpkin coloring pages for adults & kids. Free printable fall coloring sheets you can download for a Halloween party or a fun Thanksgiving activity.
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Apr 24, 2023
30 Flower Coloring Pages
30 free flower coloring pages for adults and kids including pretty bouquets, beautiful roses, cute sunflowers, and spring tulips and daisies to color.
Mar 01, 2023
40 Easter Coloring Pages to Print
40 Easter coloring pages to print - Free, full size PDFs. Cute pictures of bunnies, eggs, baskets & chicks. Easy designs for kids & detailed images for adults.
Jan 19, 2023
Crafts That Sell Well - 2023 Popular Handmade Products to Make & Sell
Trending crafts that sell well in 2023. Create popular crafts to make and sell with these home, fashion, & lifestyle products in demand on Etsy & at art shows.
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Dec 15, 2022
8 Pop Up Shop Display Ideas to Design a Vendor Booth People Will Love
8 pop up shop display ideas and 11 photos show you how to use creative visual merchandising to design a vendor booth that stands out.
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Dec 06, 2022
10 Art Show Display Ideas to Show Paintings & Prints in a Craft Booth
10 art show display ideas & photos show great ways to show paintings & prints at a craft fair. See how to use grid walls, panels & easels in an art vendor booth
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Nov 25, 2022
10 Product Display Table Ideas That Win Craft Show Customers
10 product display table ideas and examples show you how to design a vendor booth that stands out and attracts more customers at your next craft show.
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Oct 25, 2022
Holiday Shopping Trends for 2022
Holiday shopping trends for 2022. 6 key consumer behavior trends small business owners can use to boost sales during the holiday shopping season.
Oct 17, 2022
2022 Christmas Trends to Sell on Etsy
These 2022 Christmas trends predict the hottest items to sell on Etsy this year. Sell more crafts this holiday season with popular products shoppers want and better marketing.
Sep 08, 2022
What is Product Photography?
What is product photography? Plus, how to build your photography skills and get great product photographs to improve sales.
Jul 06, 2022
53 Christmas Coloring Pages for Kids FREE
53 Christmas coloring pages for kids to enjoy this holiday season. Free printable PDFs - high quality - fun - easy to download & print.
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Mar 30, 2022
Craft Show Set Up Ideas - Easy 8 Step Guide to Create a Great Display
Craft show set up ideas & photos. Use this easy 8 step guide to create your own fantastic craft fair display booth.
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Feb 04, 2022
Art Show Display Lighting
9 art show display lighting ideas show you how to light a craft fair booth.
Jan 27, 2022
Craft Photography Tips
15-step craft photography action plan shows beginner product photographers everything you need to know to take great photos of the items you make to sell.
Jan 22, 2022
How to Name a Business
How to name a business yourself - A step-by-step DIY guide to choosing the best company name for your new venture.
Nov 29, 2021
10 Printable Christmas Tree Coloring Pages - Free
10 Printable Christmas tree coloring pages. Simple holiday coloring sheets for kids, and more detailed pages for adults to color. Full size PDFs you can download free.
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Nov 29, 2021
18 Christmas Ornament Coloring Pages
18 Christmas ornament coloring pages. Fun, free printable PDFs with simple, cute holiday designs for kids, and more ornate designs adults will enjoy.
Nov 16, 2021
Christmas Lights Coloring Pages - 8 free printable PDFs
8 printable Christmas lights coloring pages to download for some free holiday fun. Easy coloring sheets for kids and more detailed pages adults will enjoy. Merry Christmas!
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Nov 01, 2021
Christmas Shopping Trends for 2021
Christmas shopping trends for 2021 - Holiday shopping statistics you can use to sell more crafts this year.
Oct 14, 2021
2021 Christmas Trends
2021 Christmas trends report predicts the crafts that will sell well this holiday season. Sell more handmade items by featuring these 6 trending themes that will be on everyone's wish list this year.
Aug 24, 2021
Product Photography Backgrounds
Product photography backgrounds. Ready-made & easy DIY backdrop ideas you can use to style product images in your home photography studio.
Aug 12, 2021
Equipment Needed for Product Photography
All the equipment needed for product photography. 9 essential items you need to start photographing your products — 8 are free or cost under ten dollars. Plus, some extra gear you don't need immediately but may want to add to your future product photography setup.
Jun 08, 2021
Product Photography Style Guide & PDF Template
How to develop a product photography style guide. Plus, download a free PDF template, so you can create consistent product photos for your brand.
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Jun 08, 2021
Product Photography Style Guide & PDF Template
How to develop a product photography style guide. Plus, download a free PDF template, so you can create consistent product photos for your brand.
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May 19, 2021
Product Photography Ideas
How to find product photography ideas, and collect and analyze your favorite photos to understand the looks you love. Analyzing great photos in this way will help you develop a distinctive product photo style for your own brand and improve your photography skills.
May 05, 2021
Camera Settings for Product Photography
Key camera settings for product photography show beginner photographers the basic DSLR camera functions you need to master to take great photos of your crafts.
Apr 29, 2021
Product Photography Lighting Setup
Product photography lighting setup tutorial for beginners. Three diagrams show you how to set up side lighting, back lighting, and front lighting using simple gear designed for an amateur home photo studio.
Apr 25, 2021
Light Box Product Photography Tutorial
Light box product photography tutorial. Light tents are affordable and simple to use, which makes them ideal for beginners. This tutorial shows you how to take great product photos of your crafts using this smart lighting solution.
Apr 21, 2021
Using Natural Light in Photography
Using natural light in product photography. Learn how to photograph your crafts outdoors and in window light with this beginner's guide to setting up a simple and affordable product photography home studio that uses a natural light source.
Apr 17, 2021
How to Light Product Photography
How to light product photography. Painless product photography lighting techniques for handmade business owners. Learn how to light craft photography with easy lighting setups using affordable gear.
Apr 13, 2021
12 Product Photography Styling Tips
12 product photography styling tips for handmade business owners. Learn how to use props in product photography to tell your brand's story, show ways to use your product, convey the size of your items, and evoke an emotional response that builds a desire to buy.
Apr 09, 2021
Photography Composition Tips for Beginners
Product photography composition tips for beginners. 2 simple composition rules and 6 design elements that will improve your craft photography. How to use the rule of thirds and the golden triangle to improve your crafts photography. Plus 6 design elements: line, color, shape, light, texture, and negative space you can use to make your craft photos more compelling.
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Apr 06, 2021
DIY Your Product Photography or Hire a Professional Photographer?
Should you DIY your product photography or hire a pro? There are times when it makes sense to do your own craft photography and times when you need the skill of a professional photographer to get the quality required for the situation. Here's how to decide when it's reasonable to take your own product photos and when it's smart to work with a pro.
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Apr 01, 2021
15 Craft Photography Tips
15-step craft photography guide for beginners. Learn how to photograph your crafts with this simple action plan for beginner photographers.
Mar 01, 2021
Lifestyle vs Product Photography
Compare lifestyle vs product photography for your craft business, and decide which type of photos you need to sell your handmade products online and apply to juried art shows.
Dec 04, 2020
Home Office and Craft Room Organization Plan
My 14-step home office and craft room organization action plan will help you turn a messy workspace into a tidy haven for creative productivity. It whipped my chaotic office and craft room into shape - wait 'til you see the before photo! It can help you get your space under control too.
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Nov 05, 2020
Craft Fair Signs - Free Handmade Business Printables
3 free, printable craft fair signs - Post them in your booth to encourage your customers to shop local and support handmade businesses. Plus 5 free, printable "thank you for your purchase" tags to include in your packaging, and 2 cute wall art printables to decorate your home for autumn.
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