Tuesday, January 13, 2015

Back to School YAY !!!........... Let's get organised....

Happy New Year !!!

We Have all made it over half way through the school holidays. !!!   Congratulations ...... and yes it is that time of year again where we need to organise the kids for kinder and school.
This market has so much to help you just this  !!

 Back to School Market
  • Pencil cases
  • Library Bags
  • Chair Bags
  • Art smocks/ Aprons
  • Backpacks
  • Lunch bags
  • Hats
  • Preschool sheet sets
  • Key fobs
  • Money pouches 


There are so many gorgeous items ......  Here are just a few..


And some more.............

So how do you buy these gorgeous items........ 

The BACK TO SCHOOL HANDMADE MARKET starts at 9pm tonight (13th of January ).


These items are all so well made with so much love and attention to detail !!

Remember if you find the item you want is already sold - take the time to message the business - you just might find they have more !!  

So come and join us, and have your kids organised in no time at all !!

Monday, December 8, 2014

Last Minute Christmas Gifts

How many of you are just like me and leave all your Christmas shopping until the last possible minute?


Well thank goodness for the Handmade Markets “Last Minute Christmas Gifts” that opens tomorrow night at 9pm NSW time.


There’s nothing more special than buying handmade.  It’s original, made with oodles and oodles of love and attention to detail, and guaranteed to be one of a kind.

I found this delightful Christmas Skirt by Ribbon Inspirations and instantly fell in love.  What little girl wouldn’t look super cute in this on Christmas Day.


And what about “Jamilla".  She is just beautiful and loves to be pampered, enjoys playtimes, and lots and lots of snuggles.  I know she would love to spend Christmas in a new home.


You can never have enough purses to keep all your spare change in.  Made with Oops a Daisy Moda fabric, this cute coin purse made by Lindabears Handmade is the ideal size for loose change or any other small items you need to carry.  


This stunning Silver Charm and Pearl Happy Charm Necklace by Bead Inspire is packed with white round glass pearls, faceted moonstone beads, glass crackle beads and glass rondelle beads. It’s also got loads and loads of silver plated charns and even includes my absolute favourite, the Eiffel Tower!!

  
The final one I will share with you is this gorgeous Christmas bunting by Fab Buntings.  Perfect for adding a splash of Christmas colour to your Christmas celebrations.



I would love to show you everything I found at in the Last Minute Christmas Gifts Market but that would ruin the surprise you’ll have at finding all your own delightful creations.

Can’t wait to see you all there.




Wednesday, December 3, 2014

PRESENTATION PERFECT ....

In the world of online marketing, presentation is everything.

Why would you devote hours and hours to lovingly perfecting your handmade items only to let yourself down by thinking that the photography and presentation is not that important.

Did you know that how you present your items will ultimately determine how much interest you are likely get from potential buyers.

Here's a little test I would like to try with you.  Below there are three pictures. Each one is of one of my handmade items that I would love to sell.  I have finally gained the courage and I am going to use the Handmade Markets online Auctions and Markets to gain much needed exposure and promotion for my handmade business.

Now comes the interesting part. I want you to take a step backwards and put yourself in the place of a buyer and not a seller. Out of the three pictures, which one would you be most likely to place a bid on?  Remember you are looking at these pictures as a potential buyer.

Picture 1
Picture 2
 
Picture 3

Well I certainly know which one looks the most attractive to me.  I am automatically drawn to the one that is bright, clear, and tells me who the business is that has made the product.  I just can’t help but believe that the seller is proud of what they do.

Picture 1 shows a picture that is dark and uninteresting.  Photographs that are dark and blurry usually don't attract bidding activity and generally results in a "no sale". 

Picture 2 has been cropped and had the colour tone altered but it is washed out and not a true reflection of the actual item colour.  Buyers like to see that you have pride in your handmade items and are willing to take the time to "show them off" and make them attractive enough for them to want to purchase.

Picture 3 is perfect.  When taking your photographs use as much natural lighting as possible. Take several shots of your items both up close and further away.  Don’t rely on just one picture.  Use a photo editor to make them look as professional as possible.  Take the time to crop out unwanted backgrounds and perhaps adjust the contrast. Most importantly, always make sure you don’t change the image so much that it no longer looks like the actual item.   Do a collage if you can with various views of your product and also include your Business Logo.

More and more people are now using mobile devices to interact.  One of the greatest advantages of using these devices is the wide number of both free and paid picture editing applications that are available.  There really is no excuse any more that you "can’t take a good picture" of your items.

So next time you decide to sell an item online, ask yourself - has it been photographed clearly and does it look attractive to your potential buyers?

Practice, practice and even more practice.  This is the only way to experiment and work out what works best for you and your products.  

Try it out and see if your sales improve.





Sunday, November 9, 2014

It is Almost Christmas.........

Why not make this Christmas a Handmade Christmas ???
   Photo:  From www.fb.com/crazylyka

There are Christmas Carols playing in the store lifts, Santa has arrived at most Shopping Centres and alas your favourite car park has been taken by everyone as the Car Parks are full with Seasonal shoppers........

You can avoid all of this by shopping online at Handmade markets this year........  

Tuesday 11th November at 9pm..........  Everything is under $10

This Market is filled with gorgeous Kris Kringle, Stocking Filler Gifts and Christmas Decorations.  


Tuesday 18th November at 9pm......  Anything Goes



Tuesday 25th November at 9pm.......  Christmas Delights



Gifts for Partners, children, Grandparents, Friends, Colleagues, Teachers and Kris Kringles.... You can find something for everyone in these markets.....
Start, Continue or Finish your Christmas Shopping with Handmade Markets...........

Merry Christmas to all.........

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Thinking PINK ......

Pink is such an awesome colour !!  It allows one to stand out from the crowd !!
But even more so PINK today has an extra special meaning - BREAST CANCER AWARENESS.
Most people today know someone who has been affected by this dreadful disease, but with amazing new knowledge and research, more and more are winning this challenge.

On honour of these heroes - we are THINKING PINK in this market.......  Striving to increase awareness !!  PINK RIBBON MARKET OPENS at 9pm TONIGHT...


As always there are stunning pieces of jewellery, headbands, hair ties, key fobs and coin purses..


Purses, Dresses, Brooches and sunglass holders......

More little girl dresses, birthday outfits, skirts and oneies...........


Gorgeous items to treasure and remind us how precious we all are <3

this Handmade Market is open tonight at 9pm !!  Be Quick there are gorgeous items that are sure to be popular !!





Friday, October 3, 2014

Don't miss out on Gorgeous Items this weekend at the Handmade Market Auction

It is on again this weekend
Friday 9pm to Sunday 9pm EDST


This week we have Stunning Jewellery........


Trendy Clothing for the boys........


Adorable Clothing for the little girls and items that will brighten anyone's day 



Sun hats, Tutu's and rompers for the older toddlers...


 Headbands, hair clips and jewellery that will make one stand out from the crowd


Please share they blog on your pages - to help promote the Auctions.   If we all share - imagine how many bidders there could be on these wonderful bespoke products.
Visit www.facebook.com/handmademarkets and make your bid NOW.


Sunday, September 28, 2014

Handmade market Auction, tick tock, tick tock...... quick two hours to go !!

DON"T MISS OUT........ Handmade Markets Auction is closing at 9pm TONIGHT.


This AUCTION has many gorgeous items - jewellery, Christmas gifts, sun hats, totes, and more.....  ALL at ridiculously great prices.

These Handmade businesses all create their items with love and passion.  Come and take a look - start your Christmas shopping early.



The Handmade Market Auctions are a great way to advertise your business and find gorgeous items from some of your favourite businesses for great prices.  
Remember also you can contact any of these businesses for customs or check out their Facebook pages to see what else they have to offer !!