Any ideas on how to start your own handcrafted greeting card company?

rainbowdayof76 asked:


I have a portfolio of various greetings, hand painted and crafted and would like to sell them as my own line of cards, for Hallmark, or local boutiques and stores. I would like any financial steps, ideas on getting started.

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Please help me name my boutique?

Manders asked:


We are going to open a boutique that sells clothing (both mens and womens), accessories, painting and hand crafts. The store is in a college town and our target clientele is college students. The mascot of the school is an elephant, so we’ve thought of incorporating that into our name. Also, the storefront used to be my grandfather’s office. He was a cotton farmer, so we’ve also thought of going that route instead.

Please help. We want something fun and catchy :)

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Good site for scrapbook paper?

Q&Akpa asked:


I make hand crafted cards and have recently been asked to sell them in a store front. That means that I will need to make cards “in bulk”, as opposed to just one or two at a time.
Anyone know of a good website where I can purchase good quality paper at a good price?

You can also check out my and other crafter’s sites at www.lillysplace.net.

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So my mother and I purchasd a bar and we are hosting a luau party for the grand opening, any ideas for us?

77Baby asked:


We have a band playing and tons of drink specials etc… but wondering if anyone has any spectacular hawaiian inspired recipes wether they are food or drink. Keep in mind we will be serving lots of people and these recipes would need to be cost effective. Also any ideas about ways to decorate… we have found few decorations here and there at the “dollar” stores. But curious if there were any hand crafted ideas for centerpeices, etc. I have a few ideas, but more is always helpful. You can check out our webpage at www.myspace.com/motleyspub

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how do you make bubble bat out of house hold items?

mary d asked:


Liquid hand soap, Epsom salt, and vanilla extract.

Funny thing is that I know this because I saw it on Martha Stewart while flipping through the channels on the TV the other day. You can also find other scents, etc at craft supply stores (Lavender, etc.)

I got this off anothor answer! Can Use Iodized salt or morton rock salt and how much do I use?! and can I use Imitation vanilla flavor?! What mesherments of each do I use?!

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Where can i purchase wooden letters in bulk?

Brittney F asked:


I hand paint wooden letters to spell out names and things, i really would like to start this as sort of a business on the side, i was just wondering if anyone knew of somewhere that i can get Wooden letters in bulk so i dont have to go to the craft store and just buy everything they have.

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Looking for instructions,how to make a witch decoration,using a Clorox bottle,and trash bag?

PENNA. asked:


I use to make this in the 80’s.The bottle is the body. Trash bag is her costume. I think the hands and face are bought at craft store.Do not remember how it goes together.would appreciate your help.THANKS!

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Starting A Small Craft Business?

Bird lady asked:

Any attorney’s or legal advisors out there know how much you can earn making and selling small crafts before the IRS would actually consider it a business? I was thinking about selling some of my hand made crafts to area stores, etc, but I want to do it correctly and “by the books”. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ! Thank You.

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Hand painting on t-shirts?

MeLiSsA_Dog_Trainer asked:


I wanted to put hand prints of my 4 month old on a t-shirt,.. I have seen this done on the baby story on tv.
The lady at the craft store told me there is not products out there for babies,.. is this true, has anyone else done it?

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Alright an Economics Question, serious help?

Jake asked:

can someone please help me with these?

* In recent months the value of the dollar relative to other countries such as euro has fallen. Explain the effect such a change has on all of the following.

1. Your monetary incentive for going to europe.
2. The cost of an imported German Car.
3. The competitiveness of hand crafted jewelry that you are making and would like to sell to European department Stores.
its my homework question, just assume that happens!!

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