Hello Marta, do you have maybe pictures from a market where you did sell your items.??? And maybe show it on your insta account. I would love to see how your table looked like on the market. Hugs from the Netherlands
oh Marta, I am 74 yr old and been a artist for over 45 yr. , now I can't do as much, but you inspire me to do what I can, to enjoy art, to continue to play with art, and now, to make Christmas cards! Thank you so much for your JOY! I have caught it from you! thank you.!
This is absolutely great advice Marta. You were also quite thorough. I just wanted to share in my experience when I start to price I start with a base price by card size and start to add as the complexity increases so if it has a special fold I add a half dollar, or if it is a shaker that is another quarter, if it has embellishments that adds another something and so on..... thank you for sharing your knowledge, it is always enlightening and feels nice to hear and learn from others' experiences.
Hi, now I know where your little Hanna and her sister get their looks from, you are a really beautiful lady and I think your daughters are little mini copies of you.This video has helped me price my handmade cards so thank you very much. Please keep these wonderful videos coming as your ideals are so simple to follow. xx
It's the close of my day. I open up the phone to see what's there and what a wonderful surprise.... Dear Marta is smiling back. And she has great inspiration and information like always. Thank you so much for being there for all of us! BTW, that color sweater is lovely. 😀
@@MaremiSmallArt I believe you could call that Dusty Rose. It makes such a nice look for skin tones. I was tired. Opened the computer and there is your sweet, smiling face! Thank you. You bring a lot into so many peoples' lives.
Lots of great advice! I also made a trip to the local Hallmark/card store in my neighborhood. Seeing what they charge for mass-produced cards (easily $6 or $7 and up) made me realize I could charge more than I originally thought.
Lori I agree! It’s amazing to me what Hallmark charges for their “high end cards”! You know, the ones in the clear plastic “envelopes (?)! And all that they add might be a little bit of foil or a bit of glitter! SMH!
Thank you Marta so much for this advice on selling your crafts. I’m a seamstress & have no problem with pricing my work but, when it comes to my journals I’m not sure. I also agree with Michele Sommer below who commented about family , friends etc who also tell me I should sell my journals. I’ve been asked the price & not sure what should be the price for them. After this helpful video I must take a chance. TFS SO MUCH INFORMATION 🤗.
I agree with what you say with regards to material and time involved in creating cards. I never sell my cards for what they are actually worth because I would have to sell them for $15 apiece, which I could never get obviously. I sell my cards at the local fine arts Center in Florida for anywhere from $5 to $7 depending on how much time and energy I put into them. This price is comparable to other cards for sale in the Art Center. Because my pricing my cards sell well. I have to take into consideration the 30% that price goes to the Center for foster children of which I am totally delighted. So I have to take a look at my 70%. If I am going to put that much work into something, I will generally turn it into a piece of wall art so that I can charge an appropriate amount of money for it. That is how I figured things out.
Thank you so much for sharing your advice on pricing this is exactly what I needed help with when it comes to deciding how much my items should be.😊 Amazing video and I love that shirt your wearing!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great video Marta...first you look radiant...lovely in pink!! And I totally agree that pricing is an individual thing and also very important is your location and audience. You are spot on in all of your advice. Can’t wait for your next video...hugs💞💞
Thank you Marta, I concur it is very difficult to get your heart, time and $$ when you make cards to sell. I have been making cards for 18 years and enjoy it thoroughly. Just moved to Germany from the US and subscribed to your channel! Love the European Christmas Markets!
Fantastic advice Marta! I used to make & sell scrapbooks on ebay. That's how I paid for most of my supplies. I personally didn't charge for my time because I just loved the creative process, but I can see how people would want to charge for their time. Back when I sold it was before etsy was popular, but I did make a good amount of money & had people requesting other items from me which is an amazing feeling. It's a lot to think about, but I think it's worth it. You never forget your 1st sale either. I would make at least $100 per album...I'd buy kits because everything was more affordable the way. It was so much fun & something I'm thinking about doing again just for the fun of it...and maybe a little money to buy goodies for myself. Thank you for your knowledge on this. It's always appreciated! Xoxo 💖
I'm sure you do! You give so much of yourself to so many people at no charge to this day. You inspire us, give tips, & advice...I hope that you know how much you're appreciated! 💕💖💖💕
Hi Marta I do enjoy your card making.i am from trinidad and tobago west indies.i took some of your ideas and the materials I had and made some beautiful cards.keep your beautiful ideas coming. First time card maker maggie
Such good, basic advice! I have always wondered about the card pricing. I see commercial fairly plain cards with maybe a bit of sparkle and embossing in the stores going for $5 to $7 so I think cards like yours should definitely go for more.
Thank you for this subject Marta! I'm a fangirl and customer of your Etsy shop. I've been thinking of taking the plunge for a few years now and sold my first set of cards to a friend just this past week! I'm encouraged to now consider a craft show for the 2019 season. Thanks for the great "tutorial" as always!!
Your advice is very informative. When you mentioned factoring in the price of a table it really made me think back. That is one reason I haven't tried selling in this way. I always wonder if I will sell enough to cover that cost. I have five shoe boxes of cards so I definitely have enough cards to sell, yet I hesitate. I have sold cards to friends and they don't have a problem with how much I charge. Sometimes I think it might be too much, but no one had ever decided not to buy from me.
Thank you so much for this video. I love how gracious you are and I truly love your artistry. So inspiring and I truly enjoy to create with you :) I have been thinking to go for Christmas markets and also start selling my creations online but I haven't got a big stock at all yet.
I am a consumer first of handmade products and now am also a crafter. A lot of People that make stuff give their stuff away. I bought a handmade card for $3. I would've paid $5 but $3 was her price. I also paid $72 for a pair handmade rose taper candles. And people pay the price for her tapers because their unique and one of a kind. This crafter can charge what she wants her rose candles are in demand. I bought a quilt for $175. I was glad about that one cause my money was low lol. I got it extremely cheap. The art work was amazing. I had to do a double take when she said $175.
Thank you for this video! :) Very informative and yes it is soooooo hard pricing! I have one price for my cards but I need to think about that with complexity more! :)
Oh yes pricing card it's a very tricky subject and I am glad you shared your thoughts and expierience . They way how I charge for my cards is pretty much same however very rare I have a chance to sell 3 cards at once . Usually is a single card that customer have his own idea about how it suppose to look like ( and those onces I don't like making ) . And they know the price I am charging and still asking would it be a bit cheaper then last time... I enjoy my free way of making them , what colors , what embellishments etc. and when I hear question : would you sell it for less is like breaking my wings and I am loosing currage to do any more 😕 expensive flowers and other embellishments not free and the time put into making card ... as you said Marta it is very tricky subject 👌
Wonderful advice Marta, so far I have only made cards that I sent to family and friends for birthdays and Christmas etc. One day I might get round to the idea of making stuff to try selling,; if so I'll watch this video to start me off... but I need to be more organised in starting... discipline is definitely not my best attribute I'm afraid! I have my grand children coming round for a few hours arty crafty stuff tomorrow afternoon... the aim is a mixed media card or little canvas for Christmas gifts to mum and dads...going to be messy fun I think!!! Your always such an inspiration lovely lady
@@MaremiSmallArt Don't worry... the kids won't let me get away with not taking pics...ever!!! If they finish their projects I can't post the final results to FB till after Christmas but of course I'll share with you darling :) As they're going to do different things... and I'm just guessing here.. but I'm pretty sure 1 will definitely be pink and purple with half a tub of glitter and a million jewels! (well she is only 7) Heaven only knows what the other chick will go for... maybe Steampunk ( he's 12 and has been under gran's wicked influence for years hehe!) but it's totally up to them :) We'll see! xxx
I am planning to make and sell Christmas and also other occasions cards but will start next year. I live here in the Philippines and I know where to buy cheap materials in bulk. Money exchange here today, US dollar $1 is 53.73 Php (Philippine peso). I have been practicing making my own handmade cards and bookmarks but for giveaways or gifts for my friends. I use mostly scraps from old greeting cards I received through the years, I have plenty of them. I cut away and remove the portions with the old handwritings, paste it on a plain card and decorate with stickers, lace, ribbons and sequins. I haven't tried making painted cards yet. Prayers should also be included before starting a business however small it may be, that's the most important. Thank you for sharing your tips and advices. It is really very helpful. God bless you.
I'm doing my first craft fair soon and your ideas about pricing was just what I needed to hear. You're right each country is different and each neighborhood needs to be considered. You may be able to charge more in Aspen Colorado than Orlando Florida. As you said you need to know your market.
Thank you for the great tips Marta. Friends and family have been encouraging me to sell my products, mostly mini albums and journals, few cards and other crafty items, however, I haven't yet found the courage to even share my creations on/in Facebook/Groups. My problem is being courageous enough to put myself "out there". How did you manage when you were first starting out, did you do Craft Fair/Markets? Etsy? Shops? Where did you first sell to apart from post office/shop?
I started with selling to friends, Christmas markets, then shops. I opened my Etsy much later which was 2 years ago and I could easily do that earlier 🤔😊 but was afraid. Find some courage and go for it 👍😚😊
I am a card maker and a scrapbooker. Thanks to your video maybe I will take a chance and try to sell dome. Friends and family are encouraging me to do so, just haven't the nerve to test the waters yet. Maybe now I will. Thank you.
Great video Martha, I sell my cards at a market every month here in Victoria, Australia. It is very tricky to price ones cards and unless it’s a special order my cards sell for $7 each, I’ve tried different prices for different styles of cards but found making all of them one price works for me! For the December market I’ll make Christmas cards lower in price, it’s really trial and error until you find your feet and you are confident and comfortable selling your own cards! As you say it’s not easy and all of your advice is really good, especially for those who are thinking about their first markets! Thank you for this little video Martha, I can’t wait to see what lovely Christmas cards you are going to entice us with! 🤗💖🎄💖🤗
Something I learned when taking a flower design class. Add up your materials and times it by 3 to come up with a selling price. If it's very complex then times by 4. Try that technique and see if it works for you.
Thank you so much for your advice.God bless you!!! So many people tell me I should have been started selling my products long time ago. I am making Cards and other home made projects so i'm going to set up my little market.
Thank you. I'm used to selling fine art with the formula Length X Width and I do it in inches. Centimeters are giving me headache though that is the system we use. Anyway then you get a square inch and then you decide how much you want per square inch. Would that be more or less a guideline for the cards too?
Thank you so much for your experience and tips. ❤️👌🏻 It is always a difficult thing to put a price tag on my art. I do keep in mind, depending on the items, that I do want to sell them though. My time is usually not much of a factor in the pricing.
Oh wow! This was so helpful! Thank you so much Marta 🙂 Also, YAAAYYYY! Can’t wait for the Christmas Videos! ☺️☺️ Big hugs to you, Hannah (missed her in this vid - when I saw you in the frame, I was like, ‘This is a great angle to see you and the girls’, and thought just maybe, but I know this is an informative video and you probably wanted to answer questions, etc. :)) and Emily ☺️
Thank you Martha! Absolutely love this video, I have a Christmas market coming up soon in November your Christmas videos will be greatly appreciated with lots of love. Kindly Pamela
ThankYou ! great topic, I have always gifted my cards but recently have sold a few and was told at first was not charging enough by a friend , she said she would pay more , it gave me a basis of where to start and depending on the complexity of the card will charge more... am in Canada , starting at $6CAD. Look forward to your videos !! you are my lunch companion LOL
You weren't talking to fast Marta, it was a perfect speed :)) I've bought some stuff but haven't been brave enough to start creating anything yet nevermind sell anything, maybe soon lol 😁
I was all set to do my first Christmas craft fair, then they sent me an email that said they decided to make there sales in January and February instead. What kind of cards do I display in January and February. And won’t my revenues be behind. Help
Tak świetny temat i faktycznie wieczny problem , czasami masę czasu poświęcam na kartkę i kwiaty i nigdy nie czuję się dośc dobrze wyceniając .Wciąż się uczę .
Thank you , I always think I am charging too little for the work put into making the cards but am afraid to overcharge and not sell so its a catch 22 for me. Your video was helpful, thank you ,
I price based on the complexity and size of the piece. I have small simple, small complex, large simple, and large complex. And each of those has four sub-levels.
My cards are really really time consuming to make and i've been selling them for £10 on Etsy. Even then i think that's too low when taking into account how long it takes to make and all the material needed. Once postage is included, my customers are spending on average £14 on my card, that's why I am a bit reluctant to raise prices
It doesn’t show my comment. I’ll try again. I signed up for and paid for 2craft fairs in the same location for November and December. Now they are telling me they won’t have a craft fair until January and February. I have Christmas cards other Christmas items to sell. What should I do?
Maybe try to find a different market? I am sure there are some, some school market too. Making birthday cards, friendship cards, baby, congratulations etc cards is good as you can sell them all year round 😊🌹❤️🤔
Hej Marta:) Super przydatny filmik! Mam do Ciebie małe pytanko. Czy jest szansa na to, że w przyszłość do Twoich filmików pojawią się napisy w języku polskim? Jako tako kumam co mówisz łapie, konteksty :) ale właśnie kumam "jako tako" często mam problem ze zrozumieniem wszytkiego.
Witaj kochana. Polskie crafterki nie oglądają moich filmów... Prawie nigdy nie ma polskich komentarzy, więc nie sądzę by pojawily się napisy po polsku... Prędzej po angielsku dla ludzi niesłyszących ❤️💜
I talked to a woman in a craft store and she told me how to prize the cards. How much it cost for the card making it and then you double it😀 My husband sells card for me in his work and my cards have the same prize about 6$ 😀
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Hello Marta, do you have maybe pictures from a market where you did sell your items.??? And maybe show it on your insta account. I would love to see how your table looked like on the market. Hugs from the Netherlands
Hi how do I get access to message you
I want to buy some of your paper flower ink things .where and how do I order please xx
oh Marta, I am 74 yr old and been a artist for over 45 yr. , now I can't do as much, but you inspire me to do what I can, to enjoy art, to continue to play with art, and now, to make Christmas cards! Thank you so much for your JOY! I have caught it from you! thank you.!
Awww so lovely to hear from you 😘😍❤️💜 big hugs xoxo
This is absolutely great advice Marta. You were also quite thorough. I just wanted to share in my experience when I start to price I start with a base price by card size and start to add as the complexity increases so if it has a special fold I add a half dollar, or if it is a shaker that is another quarter, if it has embellishments that adds another something and so on..... thank you for sharing your knowledge, it is always enlightening and feels nice to hear and learn from others' experiences.
Fabulous advice. Thank you so much 😊😘😍❤️👍👍👍👍
Great way of doing it!
Hi, now I know where your little Hanna and her sister get their looks from, you are a really beautiful lady and I think your daughters are little mini copies of you.This video has helped me price my handmade cards so thank you very much. Please keep these wonderful videos coming as your ideals are so simple to follow. xx
Bless you . You are so giving and real , besides being a brilliant artist . My inspiration .
Dziękuję za filmik. Sporo wyjaśnia. Polskie crafterki oglądają Twoja filmy i są zachwycone :)
Dziękuję bardzo za Twój komentarz. Nieczęsto czytam tu po polsku tym bardziej mi miło. Fajnie, że filmik się podoba 😘😍😊❤️💜🙏🌹
It's the close of my day. I open up the phone to see what's there and what a wonderful surprise.... Dear Marta is smiling back. And she has great inspiration and information like always. Thank you so much for being there for all of us! BTW, that color sweater is lovely. 😀
Thank you. I love dirty pink color... Or powder pink not sure the name 😂😂🤔😊😊😊
@@MaremiSmallArt I believe you could call that Dusty Rose. It makes such a nice look for skin tones. I was tired. Opened the computer and there is your sweet, smiling face! Thank you. You bring a lot into so many peoples' lives.
@@claudiasmith5243 awwww thank you so so much ❤️😍💜🙏🙏🙏💕❤️😍😊💜
Thank you for sharing. You have been very helpful in sharing your ideas on how to price Chrismas cards. Love all your cards. Gorgeous.
Lots of great advice! I also made a trip to the local Hallmark/card store in my neighborhood. Seeing what they charge for mass-produced cards (easily $6 or $7 and up) made me realize I could charge more than I originally thought.
It's great to check out what's around 👍👍❤️❤️❤️
Lori I agree! It’s amazing to me what Hallmark charges for their “high end cards”! You know, the ones in the clear plastic “envelopes (?)!
And all that they add might be a little bit of foil or a bit of glitter! SMH!
@@CreationsByChar Exactly! Even the less embellished ones are easily $4-6! It's crazy.
You are sooo helpful Maremi!! Thank you!! This is priceless!
Thank you Marta so much for this advice on selling your crafts. I’m a seamstress & have no problem with pricing my work but, when it comes to my journals I’m not sure. I also agree with Michele Sommer below who commented about family , friends etc who also tell me I should sell my journals. I’ve been asked the price & not sure what should be the price for them. After this helpful video I must take a chance. TFS SO MUCH INFORMATION 🤗.
I agree with what you say with regards to material and time involved in creating cards. I never sell my cards for what they are actually worth because I would have to sell them for $15 apiece, which I could never get obviously. I sell my cards at the local fine arts Center in Florida for anywhere from $5 to $7 depending on how much time and energy I put into them. This price is comparable to other cards for sale in the Art Center. Because my pricing my cards sell well. I have to take into consideration the 30% that price goes to the Center for foster children of which I am totally delighted. So I have to take a look at my 70%. If I am going to put that much work into something, I will generally turn it into a piece of wall art so that I can charge an appropriate amount of money for it. That is how I figured things out.
Thank you so much for sharing your wisdom on this. This is something I struggle with
Thank you very much Marta. This was much needed ☺
This was very informative - Thank you, Marta! Blessings to you and the family!
Thank you so much for sharing your advice on pricing this is exactly what I needed help with when it comes to deciding how much my items should be.😊 Amazing video and I love that shirt your wearing!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great video Marta...first you look radiant...lovely in pink!! And I totally agree that pricing is an individual thing and also very important is your location and audience. You are spot on in all of your advice. Can’t wait for your next video...hugs💞💞
Thank. You so much ❤️💙❤️💜😊❤️💜
Very helpful video. From another Polish 👧🏼 girl ❤️.
Thank you Marta, I concur it is very difficult to get your heart, time and $$ when you make cards to sell. I have been making cards for 18 years and enjoy it thoroughly. Just moved to Germany from the US and subscribed to your channel! Love the European Christmas Markets!
oh yes, amazing indeed.
Hello beautiful! Thank you so much for the advice! I really appreciate it! Waiting for your next video! 😊
Brings back memories of when I used to sell my stuff!
Fantastic advice Marta! I used to make & sell scrapbooks on ebay. That's how I paid for most of my supplies. I personally didn't charge for my time because I just loved the creative process, but I can see how people would want to charge for their time. Back when I sold it was before etsy was popular, but I did make a good amount of money & had people requesting other items from me which is an amazing feeling. It's a lot to think about, but I think it's worth it. You never forget your 1st sale either. I would make at least $100 per album...I'd buy kits because everything was more affordable the way. It was so much fun & something I'm thinking about doing again just for the fun of it...and maybe a little money to buy goodies for myself. Thank you for your knowledge on this. It's always appreciated! Xoxo 💖
Thank you for your comment, much appreciated 😊😊🙏🙏❤️❤️😘😘💜💜💕💕 I totally understand no charging for time 😉
I'm sure you do! You give so much of yourself to so many people at no charge to this day. You inspire us, give tips, & advice...I hope that you know how much you're appreciated! 💕💖💖💕
You are always so inspiring, have great information and are so much fun to watch TFS!!!!
Great information and your expertise shines here and can’t thank you enough for sharing your knowledge. Many hugs to you and your beautiful family!!!
Thank you Barb love always having you here ❤️☕💜😍🙏💕☺️
Hi Marta I do enjoy your card making.i am from trinidad and tobago west indies.i took some of your ideas and the materials I had and made some beautiful cards.keep your beautiful ideas coming. First time card maker maggie
Wonderful Sound Advice! Thank you so much ❤
Such good, basic advice! I have always wondered about the card pricing. I see commercial fairly plain cards with maybe a bit of sparkle and embossing in the stores going for $5 to $7 so I think cards like yours should definitely go for more.
Marta; from the States I think you Rock!! Your so inspiring and helpful and your smile is adorable. Thank You for All you share.
Thanks so much for all the tips great video
Amazing art by amazing sister Maraemi :)
Love this video! Super helpful, very informative. Something I could use in the future if I decide to sell my things. Thank you Marta!!
Thank you for this subject Marta! I'm a fangirl and customer of your Etsy shop. I've been thinking of taking the plunge for a few years now and sold my first set of cards to a friend just this past week! I'm encouraged to now consider a craft show for the 2019 season. Thanks for the great "tutorial" as always!!
Absolutely you should try. Well done 👍👍👍👍👌👌👌 on your first sale 🎉🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉✌️
One of the best topics most of us have problems with this
I was thinking that :) hope many will find it helpful
Thank you so much . So very helpful. I love the idea of multi packs.
Your advice is very informative. When you mentioned factoring in the price of a table it really made me think back. That is one reason I haven't tried selling in this way. I always wonder if I will sell enough to cover that cost. I have five shoe boxes of cards so I definitely have enough cards to sell, yet I hesitate. I have sold cards to friends and they don't have a problem with how much I charge. Sometimes I think it might be too much, but no one had ever decided not to buy from me.
Thankyou so much for sharing your experience in this area! So valuable! 🌷
Thank you so much for this video. I love how gracious you are and I truly love your artistry. So inspiring and I truly enjoy to create with you :) I have been thinking to go for Christmas markets and also start selling my creations online but I haven't got a big stock at all yet.
I am a consumer first of handmade products and now am also a crafter. A lot of People that make stuff give their stuff away. I bought a handmade card for $3. I would've paid $5 but $3 was her price. I also paid $72 for a pair handmade rose taper candles. And people pay the price for her tapers because their unique and one of a kind. This crafter can charge what she wants her rose candles are in demand. I bought a quilt for $175. I was glad about that one cause my money was low lol. I got it extremely cheap. The art work was amazing. I had to do a double take when she said $175.
Thank you for this video! :) Very informative and yes it is soooooo hard pricing! I have one price for my cards but I need to think about that with complexity more! :)
You have the most awesome studio! And your cards are beautiful! 💜🌸
Oh yes pricing card it's a very tricky subject and I am glad you shared your thoughts and expierience .
They way how I charge for my cards is pretty much same however very rare I have a chance to sell 3 cards at once . Usually is a single card that customer have his own idea about how it suppose to look like ( and those onces I don't like making ) . And they know the price I am charging and still asking would it be a bit cheaper then last time... I enjoy my free way of making them , what colors , what embellishments etc. and when I hear question : would you sell it for less is like breaking my wings and I am loosing currage to do any more 😕 expensive flowers and other embellishments not free and the time put into making card ... as you said Marta it is very tricky subject 👌
Hi Marta...great advice...starting off at a Christmas market...🎅🤶
Wonderful advice Marta, so far I have only made cards that I sent to family and friends for birthdays and Christmas etc. One day I might get round to the idea of making stuff to try selling,; if so I'll watch this video to start me off... but I need to be more organised in starting... discipline is definitely not my best attribute I'm afraid! I have my grand children coming round for a few hours arty crafty stuff tomorrow afternoon... the aim is a mixed media card or little canvas for Christmas gifts to mum and dads...going to be messy fun I think!!! Your always such an inspiration lovely lady
Be sure to send me photos. I love the idea ❤️♥️💕 have lots arty messy fun 🖍️✏️🖼️🎨
@@MaremiSmallArt Don't worry... the kids won't let me get away with not taking pics...ever!!! If they finish their projects I can't post the final results to FB till after Christmas but of course I'll share with you darling :) As they're going to do different things... and I'm just guessing here.. but I'm pretty sure 1 will definitely be pink and purple with half a tub of glitter and a million jewels! (well she is only 7) Heaven only knows what the other chick will go for... maybe Steampunk ( he's 12 and has been under gran's wicked influence for years hehe!) but it's totally up to them :) We'll see! xxx
Thanks for this vid, all your effort to share this information is appreciated love hearing wee Bubs in the recording ❤️ ❤️ to You and family
I am planning to make and sell Christmas and also other occasions cards but will start next year. I live here in the Philippines and I know where to buy cheap materials in bulk. Money exchange here today, US dollar $1 is 53.73 Php (Philippine peso). I have been practicing making my own handmade cards and bookmarks but for giveaways or gifts for my friends. I use mostly scraps from old greeting cards I received through the years, I have plenty of them. I cut away and remove the portions with the old handwritings, paste it on a plain card and decorate with stickers, lace, ribbons and sequins. I haven't tried making painted cards yet. Prayers should also be included before starting a business however small it may be, that's the most important. Thank you for sharing your tips and advices. It is really very helpful. God bless you.
Thanks Marta!
Great advice ❤️
Can’t wait to see the next.
I'm doing my first craft fair soon and your ideas about pricing was just what I needed to hear. You're right each country is different and each neighborhood needs to be considered. You may be able to charge more in Aspen Colorado than Orlando Florida. As you said you need to know your market.
Thank you for the great tips Marta. Friends and family have been encouraging me to sell my products, mostly mini albums and journals, few cards and other crafty items, however, I haven't yet found the courage to even share my creations on/in Facebook/Groups. My problem is being courageous enough to put myself "out there". How did you manage when you were first starting out, did you do Craft Fair/Markets? Etsy? Shops? Where did you first sell to apart from post office/shop?
I started with selling to friends, Christmas markets, then shops. I opened my Etsy much later which was 2 years ago and I could easily do that earlier 🤔😊 but was afraid. Find some courage and go for it 👍😚😊
I have no idea what to charge and this video has sure helped me. Thanks so much for sharing, really appreciate it. Blessings & Hugs from Canada
I am a card maker and a scrapbooker. Thanks to your video maybe I will take a chance and try to sell dome. Friends and family are encouraging me to do so, just haven't the nerve to test the waters yet. Maybe now I will. Thank you.
Great video Martha, I sell my cards at a market every month here in Victoria, Australia. It is very tricky to price ones cards and unless it’s a special order my cards sell for $7 each, I’ve tried different prices for different styles of cards but found making all of them one price works for me! For the December market I’ll make Christmas cards lower in price, it’s really trial and error until you find your feet and you are confident and comfortable selling your own cards!
As you say it’s not easy and all of your advice is really good, especially for those who are thinking about their first markets!
Thank you for this little video Martha, I can’t wait to see what lovely Christmas cards you are going to entice us with! 🤗💖🎄💖🤗
Sandy such a lovely comment that I am sure others will find very helpful 😊😘😍❤️💜👍
Great video! I always struggle with pricing... :(
So beautiful ❤️
Thank you love ... That was very helpful x
Really great advice Marta!💕💕
I shared with my friends and I'm sure they will find this video helpful!
Thanks for your efforts and this is a very helpful video!!
Something I learned when taking a flower design class. Add up your materials and times it by 3 to come up with a selling price. If it's very complex then times by 4. Try that technique and see if it works for you.
great advice !
Thank you so much for your advice.God bless you!!! So many people tell me I should have been started selling my products long time ago. I am making Cards and other home made projects so i'm going to set up my little market.
Thank you. I'm used to selling fine art with the formula Length X Width and I do it in inches. Centimeters are giving me headache though that is the system we use. Anyway then you get a square inch and then you decide how much you want per square inch. Would that be more or less a guideline for the cards too?
So helpful! Thank you⭐️
Thank you so much for your experience and tips. ❤️👌🏻 It is always a difficult thing to put a price tag on my art. I do keep in mind, depending on the items, that I do want to sell them though. My time is usually not much of a factor in the pricing.
Great advises! Thks Martha!
Oh wow! This was so helpful! Thank you so much Marta 🙂 Also, YAAAYYYY! Can’t wait for the Christmas Videos! ☺️☺️ Big hugs to you, Hannah (missed her in this vid - when I saw you in the frame, I was like, ‘This is a great angle to see you and the girls’, and thought just maybe, but I know this is an informative video and you probably wanted to answer questions, etc. :)) and Emily ☺️
Thank you Martha! Absolutely love this video, I have a Christmas market coming up soon in November your Christmas videos will be greatly appreciated with lots of love.
Kindly Pamela
ThankYou ! great topic, I have always gifted my cards but recently have sold a few and was told at first was not charging enough by a friend , she said she would pay more , it gave me a basis of where to start and depending on the complexity of the card will
charge more... am in Canada , starting at $6CAD. Look forward to your videos !! you are my lunch companion LOL
I would really love to sell some of my Artwork, but I always hesitated because of I was unsure how to value / price it. You helped a lot. Tfs
Great advice! Very helpful, I can not believe you got some thumbs down😔. You are inspirational, just keep doing and sharing the way you do.
It's OK I am used to it 😊
Thank you Maremi for your genuine advice its very helpful. God bless you....Deuteronomy 28:12
Very good video and great tips and information thank you for Sharing!!! Hugs Liz..
intresting video Marta.Thank you
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very helpful!! thank you 😉😉👍👍👌
You weren't talking to fast Marta, it was a perfect speed :))
I've bought some stuff but haven't been brave enough to start creating anything yet nevermind sell anything, maybe soon lol 😁
😊😁😉☺️ Do start 🙏😇👍💜💕💜💕💜💕💜
I was all set to do my first Christmas craft fair, then they sent me an email that said they decided to make there sales in January and February instead. What kind of cards do I display in January and February. And won’t my revenues be behind. Help
Thank you
Tak świetny temat i faktycznie wieczny problem , czasami masę czasu poświęcam na kartkę i kwiaty i nigdy nie czuję się dośc dobrze wyceniając .Wciąż się uczę .
Zgadzam się. Im dłużej trwa tworzenie kartki tym trudniej wycenić 😉
Thank You
Thanks for the info 👍
Thank you for your help.
Thank you , I always think I am charging too little for the work put into making the cards but am afraid to overcharge and not sell so its a catch 22 for me. Your video was helpful, thank you
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You're looking good today !
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Very useful tips. Very informative. Thanks a lot. How do you pack your cards for shipping?
I have a question. I take pictures of many things. I put them on card stock and make cards. I have no idea how to price them.
I price based on the complexity and size of the piece. I have small simple, small complex, large simple, and large complex. And each of those has four sub-levels.
That is a great tip 👍👍😊💕
☆☆☆♡♡♡ bisous Jackie
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My cards are really really time consuming to make and i've been selling them for £10 on Etsy. Even then i think that's too low when taking into account how long it takes to make and all the material needed. Once postage is included, my customers are spending on average £14 on my card, that's why I am a bit reluctant to raise prices
Could you explain Euro's, I'm Canadian and have no idea how much money that is!
It doesn’t show my comment. I’ll try again. I signed up for and paid for 2craft fairs in the same location for November and December. Now they are telling me they won’t have a craft fair until January and February. I have Christmas cards other Christmas items to sell. What should I do?
Maybe try to find a different market? I am sure there are some, some school market too.
Making birthday cards, friendship cards, baby, congratulations etc cards is good as you can sell them all year round 😊🌹❤️🤔
All good idea's to think about.. design, make multiples and sell in sets.. be fair..and put out quality items.
How many dollars would 5 Euros be?
Google euro to dollars and you will have a website that will do the conversion for. You.
You can do same with all the currencies 👍🌹
Hej Marta:)
Super przydatny filmik! Mam do Ciebie małe pytanko. Czy jest szansa na to, że w przyszłość do Twoich filmików pojawią się napisy w języku polskim? Jako tako kumam co mówisz łapie, konteksty :) ale właśnie kumam "jako tako" często mam problem ze zrozumieniem wszytkiego.
Witaj kochana. Polskie crafterki nie oglądają moich filmów... Prawie nigdy nie ma polskich komentarzy, więc nie sądzę by pojawily się napisy po polsku... Prędzej po angielsku dla ludzi niesłyszących ❤️💜
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Here in the U.S. I have seen Hallmark sell cards for $7.00 a piece.
I paid for and reserved a table in November and December, but now they are saying they changed there minds and will be holding them in j
Disculpa el error en tu nombre Maremi
Hola Maremoto, ojalá pudieras poner traducción en español. Soy tu fiel seguidora pero desgraciadamente solo es visual. Un abrazo
Know your target market and stop targeting everybody.
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I talked to a woman in a craft store and she told me how to prize the cards. How much it cost for the card making it and then you double it😀 My husband sells card for me in his work and my cards have the same prize about 6$ 😀
That is indeed correct. It's one of a great ways to price it.