Cozying up inside during the winter is a must when temperatures drop, and what better way to do it than with a beautifully scented DIY candle. This ombre winter gardenia candle is layered with notes of peppermint, gardenia, lily, and jasmine, that’s perfect for the holiday season, and easy to make with these 7 easy DIY steps.
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Making the transition from soap being a hobby to soap being a business can seem a little bit intimidating, but these 5 tips can help you make it happen. You’ll first need to decide important questions like if you have time, where you’ll sell, how much business knowledge you have, will you need assistance, and do you have a vision for your brand?
Next, in order to turn your hobby into a business, you need a plan, passion, and a little patience, it won’t happen over night. To start planning, you’ll need to determine the cost of goods sold. That includes raw materials, labor, and overhead to actually produce the products. Next you’ll want to find your nice! That means determining what makes you stand out from the rest of the competition. Focus on one pinpoint, and develop it.
Then you’ll need to develop a strong brand identity that people can recognize. Use this for branding, packaging, marketing, etc. This will also be important to use when posting on social media. Social media is a crucial part of your soap business, and you should be posting on numbers platforms every day. Check out the tips in the tutorial to get you started!
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This recipe for a peppermint salt scrub can be used all over your body, but is especially good for a holiday pedicure treat! You can make it using a microwave however for best results, use a double boiler. All you’ll need is some shea and aloe butter, coconut oil, dead sea salt, epsom salt, peppermint essential oil, and polysorbate!
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If you love the sweet, minty flavor of Andes candies, you’ll love these chocolate mint soap bars. In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to make layers of melt and pour scented with Moroccan Mint and Dark Rich Chocolate Fragrance Oils to create delicious smelling and looking guest-sized soap. They make great gifts for the holidays or as a novelty soap in the guest bathroom!
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So you’ve gotten your products ready to sell, now the question is where to sell your own soap? Some options include community markets, online shops like Etsy, or inside actual retail shops, although that may be a bit trickier. It’s important to research your target market first to make sure you are reaching out in the correct way.
One of the most popular ways to sell soap is online. You have a large customer base and you don’t need to invest in additional costs for displays. Two of the most popular sites are Etsy and Ebay, then you can use a Facebook page to help promote them. There are many tutorials on how to set up shops and promote them with social media or a blog as well.
Selling at a market or craft fair is a great way to sell to your local community, and often has it’s advantages since people can see, touch, and smell the soap products. You’ll also get the opportunity to make relationships with people so that they’ll come back for more.
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This holiday season there has been a ton of natural garland, and this DIY citrus garland tutorial makes it easy for the whole family to try out the trend. The scents and colors are perfect for that joyful holiday feeling, and it’s super easy to do at home! All you need is some citrus fruits and an oven to get started, then just follow the easy DIY tutorial to string it up!
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These delicious DIY holiday spice bath truffle creations look and smell good enough to eat! They’re perfect for the holidays with their warm vanilla spice scent and soothing silk and milk ingredients! To make the bath truffles look extra festive, sprinkle them with some ground cinnamon, they’ll be sure to make the perfect holiday gift!
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Making a scrapbook means you’ll need to hold on to all those little life pieces throughout the year until you’re ready to put it together. To keep everything organized in a fun way, make your own easy, cheap, DIY glass memory block, to hold all of those little pieces until it’s time to make your scrapbook. All you need is a few simple supplies and you’ll be Pinterest ready in no time!
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One of the better ways to entice potential buyers of your craft is to include testimonials from previous customers. However not all testimonials are created equal. In fact many testimonials can hurt more than help. So what separates a good testimonial from a poor one?
First, when picking a good testimonial, include any skepticism or initial uneasiness the customer might have had. It isn’t to put your product in a poor light, but this might hook readers who may have similar feelings like the ones being described. Writing purely positive things and using “!” after every sentence comes off as phony even if the writer is being sincere. Since obviously the testimonial will end up with a satisfied customer, including the initial concerns or skepticism will have the reader see that it is ultimately unfounded. This eliminates roadblocks that could lead to a sale. For more tips on effective craft product testimonials, click here:: Getting Great Testimonials
Handmade feather earrings make a fine gift for the free-spirited friend in your life. With some jewelry pliers, earring hooks, and a few colorful feathers, you can create stylish, yet rustic earrings to sell on your craft shop website. For a full tutorial, click here:: DIY Feather Earrings