Card making

[Easties]

well as well as getting into scrapbooking i was gonna have a go at card making and selling them on ebay but have a few questions

i have looked on ebay and i was supprised at how cheap the equipment ect was but i was wondering if cards sell very well on there and how much for and also could anyone reccomend any sites that sell equipment ect
thanks xxxxx

[Easties]

oh and do i have to be careful using certain cartoon charecters ? thanks xx

[Bunny]

I think they may sell better if you sell them as a pack of 3 or 5, you can use copyrighted stuff as long as you have bought the official papers for them and haven't just printed them yourself (copyright was paid when you bought the item), you may have to comfirm this but I think it's okay

[Linzi_26]

I used to sell cards on ebay, they did sell really well round xmas, mothers/fathers day easter etc but any other time of the year they was quite slow. There is so many people selling them on there now there is just too much choice. I'm not saying don;t try though, it certainly is worth giving it a go. Just make sure you have a look at cards others are selling to give you an idea of prices etc.

One thing i found did sell really well was wedding/christing invitations! Also 'alternative' cards like... congratulations on your divorce..... wedding/ engagement cards for same sex couples..... congratulations on your new brother/sister.... generally things you may struggle to find in shops. Also for step mum/dad (especially round fathers/mothers day) step sister/brother etc. I also used to offer the person who was buying the choice to put their own wording inside the card. i printed it off on nice paper, cut round it fancy scissors and taped inside the card... makes it look that bit more 'special'.

Good luck with it, hope it works out for you......also have you thought about maybe a small stall at a local car boot. I used to make a bomb there, and also craft/summer fairs that schools churches etc put on in the summer. you do need a few to go with though. I also took some supplies with me and made some at the stall so people could see me.

[Easties]

i am also thinking of doing cross stitch and selling it on there as have got loads of equipment patterns and kits ect just sitting around lol im not looking to make loads of money though it would be nice lol just a bit of pocket money really xxxx

[smirnoff]

good for you, go for it hun!!!!!!!!!!

[Patti odoors]

**5** Good for you, its a nice hobby and if you can make something back from it all the better. I recently got into it but only make them for family and friends etc or party acceptences/invitations for Emily to use. What about school fairs, could you get a table there and sell them, or local community centre? When I was involved with the local community centre, where we used to live, the lady who ran the coffee bar used to buy cards from a wholesalers and leave them out all the time with an honesty box and it used to make loads of money. The chair ran craft classes at the centre and she and her ladies used to make cards and leave them to sell as well, but the proceeds went towards the centre.

[Linzi_26]

There is also someone who leaves them at both our local hairdressers and post office, may be worth a shot :o)

[kathyhinsh]

yea, its about time u did do some of ur x-stitches hun lol!

[Easties]

yea, its about time u did do some of ur x-stitches hun lol!lol i know i got loads of em lol just need to get back into it lol :D

[kathyhinsh]

he he he, I know...I dont think I'l be starting that big 1 of mine 4 a while lol!

[Easties]

he he he, I know...I dont think I'l be starting that big 1 of mine 4 a while lol!lol well i still got to finish my pompey one and my winnie the pooh cushion lol :D

[kathyhinsh]

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[Netty]

I know someone who supplies card craft items - keep telling him to advertise on here. but he hasn't quite got his site sorted yet. He does have a shop on ebay I think as well as listing on there.

[Easties]

I know someone who supplies card craft items - keep telling him to advertise on here. but he hasn't quite got his site sorted yet. He does have a shop on ebay I think as well as listing on there.could you pm me the link hun as will take a look thanks :D

[Easties]

forgot to add i hope the site gets sorted as would love to see it :D

[Linzi_26]

If you are looking on ebay for supplies don;t forget to have a look on the american site.... you can get some gorgeous things that you can't get over here (brill for scrapbooking) and they are really cheap, even with postage!

[Jensensmummy]

cant believe you didnt ask me about the card thingy, you know I make and sell cards hun.

[Easties]

cant believe you didnt ask me about the card thingy, you know I make and sell cards hun.well i you havent called for weeks and i been cut off the phone lol

[Jensensmummy]

oh ok

[Daffs]

I would just love to be creative like that, but sadly I'm crap so will stick to the pc and creating virtual beauty :laugh:


Good luck and don't forget to show us!

[Easties]

well i am definatly sitting down with the boys tomorrow

whilst thinking of it can anyone reccomend any good magazines for card making as have had a look and cant really find any ?

[Katiequiggle]

well i am definatly sitting down with the boys tomorrow

whilst thinking of it can anyone reccomend any good magazines for card making as have had a look and cant really find any ?

Quick cards is good for some lovely simple ones

[Easties]

Quick cards is good for some lovely simple onescool thanks for that babe xxxxx

[Daffs]

I know someone who supplies card craft items - keep telling him to advertise on here. but he hasn't quite got his site sorted yet. He does have a shop on ebay I think as well as listing on there.
Ooh tell me too pretty please Netty! Tell them to come here too!

[Daffs]

Quick cards is good for some lovely simple ones

What, you can get it in WHSmith or something?

[Daffs]

Sorry Easties! I'm trampling over your thread here!

[Easties]

Sorry Easties! I'm trampling over your thread here!hey you carry on i dont mind :D

[Katiequiggle]

Yes you should be able to get it in Wh Smiths also Paper Craft Inspirations. and Simply Cards and Papercrafts. All of these are usually available in Smiths and I get them in Asda too.

[kathyhinsh]

Well Done Char, yhey're really gd hun x