Arts and crafts market isn't just for kids It's fun to create something from nothing," Hoffman said. Arts and crafts - is no longer just for summer camp (or for kids)- and is growing in popularity day by day. It's paying off for the retailers and is capable of keeping up with creative desires, though some of that has stuck to a single niche have struggled. Sales of colouring and art supplies grew about 7 % in 2015 and now make up a $1.14 billion market share, according to market research firm . "The DIY (do it yourself) movement took off during the phase of recession, and as the economy recovered, people just continued with their crafting habits. Online handmade goods marketplace reported a 19.4 % year-over-year increase in active sellers in the third quarter of 2015, for a total of 1.5 million worldwide, along with a 25 percent increase in active buyers. According to a 2014 survey of U.S. Etsy sellers, 76 % considered their shop on the website business, and 30 % considered it their primary occupation, the company said. But most of the market for arts and crafts materials comes from enthusiasts, not professionals. Although 45 % of Americans in their 30s said they sold a handmade craft through an online shop in the year that ended October 2015, it's not clear how many sell on a regular basis. In last year's survey, only about 10 % of people said they crafted to supplement their income. "It's important to keep art in the world," Quade said. Arts & Crafts was established in 1996 to be the first company in Kuwait specialized in selling arts and crafts materials. Arts and Crafts is a trusted and a well known supplier of arts and crafts materials offering top-grade brands. If you are looking to buy quality products at
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