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“SOMETIMES THE EASIEST way to turn dreams into reality is simply to focus your energies on something you really love to do...”
Barbara Brabec

Are you an artist, designer or "crafty" person? Don't believe people who tell you that you can't make a living as an artist or crafter - you can! Many people are enjoying living the life they choose, doing the work they choose.

Throughout history women have made extra money by selling handmade items. But in today’s world, more than just “mad money” can be made selling homemade goods. There are a variety of outlets in which to find or sell arts and crafts, including the Internet, crafts fairs, direct-mail, e-bay and small local boutiques.

Thanks to the Internet, it is now easier than ever to find quality wholesalers from whom you can buy discounted supplies and raw goods to create your wares.

Barbara Brabec is THE authority on how to turn your creativity into cash. In addition to her books listed below, you can profit from her advice by going to: www.barbarabrabec.com
We would like to extend our deepest sympathies to Barbara on the passing of her husband, Harry Brabec, 2005.

• The Crafts Business Answer Book & Resource Guide: by Barbara Brabec
  Answers to Hundreds of Troublesome Questions About Starting, Marketing, and Managing a Homebased Business Efficiently, Legally, and Profitably

• Handmade for Profit! by Barbara Brabec
  Hundreds of Secrets to Success in Selling Arts and Crafts

• Homemade Money: Starting Smart! by Barbara Brabec
  How to Turn Your Talents, Experience, and Know-How into a Profitable Homebased Business That's Perfect for You!

• Homemade Money: Bringing in the Bucks! by Barbara Brabec
  A Business Management and Marketing Bible for Home-Business Owners, Self-Employed Individuals and Web Entrepreneurs Working from Home Base

• Creative Cash: by Barbara Brabec
  How to Profit From Your Special Artistry, Creativity, Hand Skills, and Related Know-How

• Make It Profitable! by Barbara Brabec

Related Article: Secrets to Selling Your Hand-Made Items

Below are some helpful resources to get you started as a craftpreneur:

Resources for Further Exploration:
Associations/Sites

• Craft and Hobby Association
• I-Crafts - from craft tips and information to ideas for craft projects.
• National Association of Artists and Crafters
• National Quilting Association
• The Soap Center - (find out about handmade soapmaking as well as other bath and body products like melt & pour soap, bath salts, lotions and more)

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