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established several possibilities— items you love, would enjoy making and believe others would love, too— spend some time pricing materials for each. Bounce the totals up against the price you establish based on research you’ve done. Immediately eliminate the projects that don’t offer a return. Before you choose your potential product and do the math to calculate your return, remember to factor in your time. What is it worth? Time and time again, I’ve talked to budding entrepreneurs who only factor in materials with the idea that it’s only time they have available anyway. Your time has value. You choose what it’s worth but it always has value. Another question to ask yourself, especially if you’re just getting started—What can I make using existing materials? Most of us have drawers, shelves and boxes of supplies that we’ve purchased to

make that special something or just because we couldn’t resist. Try to use what you have before you buy more. Leverage your bottom line. If you must purchase supplies, consider splitting costs with a friend. This can apply to both buying materials and sharing space and travel expenses for a craft fair or holiday show.

Where Can I Sell My Creations You might be surprised how many sales outlets exist. These are just a few: Online sales sites • etsy.com • artfire.com • kinfolkcrafts.com • handmadecatalog.com • ebay.com • bigcartel.com • yahoo.store.com • macwebsitebuilder.com 2015 fabric vine 71


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