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In these present times, more and more people are finding ways on how to make money aside from their usual jobs. More employees are looking for sideline or other business opportunities in order to have extra money to buy that dress, spend on a dream family vacation or simply just to add up on her earnings. They usually make use of their skills of their talents in order to earn extra cash.

Creative people usually tap their inner core gifts to make extra money. They make crafts and sell them at craft fairs. Craft fairs or shows are excellent venues where creative minds and spirit meet. They make use of their talents in order to earn more and thus fend for their needs more. Craft fairs are good venues for them because they are directly associated with people who are willing to buy their products.

Online selling is also an option where you can sell your goods using the internet as your medium. You can take images of your work and post it in your websites or blog for buyers to see. It states there your products information along with its description and price. Online selling is a cheaper alternative to sell your stuffs since you dont need to pay booth or exhibit dues. It means no registration/ booth fees, no transportation and membership dues which are common on craft fairs.

So what is the better option in selling your crafts?

These two have their own share of advantages and disadvantages. Selling in festivals will give you a first hand view and experience on selling. It will provide a first hand encounter or interaction with your buyers, which is a very important factor in selling. I prefer selling to crafts fairs. Why? It is because of the experience of that you will gain by selling your stuffs face to face. I believe that interacting and speaking with your customers are a best way to learn how to effectively sell and be good in the business.

Tags: Arts & Entertainment by Mara Hernandez-Capili
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St. Patricks Day is a festival being celebrated annually by countries around the world. What better way to celebrate this festive event by making St. Patricks Day commemorative crafts. This article is written to provide you with information on how to make a St. Patricks Day craft, specifically Shamrock pins . You may sell these items on St. Patricks Day itself or give it away as gifts or fun memorabilia.

This article is written to teach you about making Shamrock pins crafts . We all know that the Shamrock is the national symbol of St. Patricks Day. An Irish legend states that when you found a shamrock, good luck and good things will come your way. Shamrock is the anglicized word from the Irish term seamrg . It is a three-leafed old white clover and is Irelands national symbol.

To make a shamrock pin you must first gather the materials. You will need a green chenille stem, 3 wooden heart shapes (those used for scrap booking is advisable), green acrylic paint, glue, safety pin and glitter. Cut a 3 inch long chenille stem and glue it at the center of a wooden heart. Paste the two remaining hearts at both sides of the center heart with the stem. Paint the hearts with the green acrylic paint and let it dry. When dried, coat with a thin transparent glue and set with glitters. Set the safety pin at the back.

Here is an interesting tidbit about the shamrock: Did you know that the four-leafed clover is often mistaken as a shamrock? The four-leafed clover is primarily the Irish symbol for good luck while the three-leafed clover (shamrock) is a Christian symbol for the Holy Trinity. Nowadays the shamrock is also perceived as a symbol of good luck.

Attend the St. Patricks Day festival in Irish fashion with your shamrock pin pinned on your favorite St. Patricks Day t-shirt. Give some samples of your unique creation to your family and friends and dont forget to wish them good luck!

Tags: Arts & Entertainment by Mara Hernandez-Capili
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