Needing ideas for Christmas
09-23-2013, 10:01 AM
#31
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Location: Portland Oregon
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Not up on hot sellers.
I never sell anything I make but last year I did up a bunch of flannel flax seed warmers...small pillows with washable case. I started with some really cute alien space people, Batman, bears and bright florals. I gave about 14 of them and was asked for more so I will probably do some this year since I have plenty of supplies left. You can also use rice but you can buy flax in quantity at Winco pretty cheap. They heat up fast in the microwave and stay warm for quite a while...they're great if you throw them in the foot of your bed about 20-30 minutes before retiring. By then, I had usually forgotten it so warm toes was a nice surprise. You can also freeze them for summer.
Originally Posted by amelia0607
I have a small antique booth that isn't doing very well at the moment. I would like to make a few items to sell for Christmas to help with sales and to brighten up the booth to draw customers in. I'm new and not to the point that I could make a quilt for sale. I've seen a lot of ideas but have no idea what would sell or how much to charge. I need to be able to price at double my cost.
Do you have any idea what is going to be hot this year?l pill
Thanks!
Do you have any idea what is going to be hot this year?l pill
Thanks!
09-23-2013, 04:20 PM
#34
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Location: Colorado
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Originally Posted by PurplePassion
If you make pillows, instead of buying the pillow forms ; you can buy a regular bed pillow and cut it in half and stitch it closed. That would only cost you a couple of $$.
09-23-2013, 09:10 PM
#35
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Location: Southern Wisconsin
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I make extra large potholders with 2 layers of insul-brite. I use my scraps for the potholders and charge $5 each. I sell a lot of them at every craft show.
Originally Posted by Boston1954
Char has a good idea. Pot holders are quick, and easy. You could make little sets using snowman fabric or the like. As to the price, that is usually a local thing. You might check out other places to see what they are going for.
09-23-2013, 10:10 PM
#36
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I make items for our church bazaar and over the years I have made bottle carriers, cup holders, small fairy tooth pillows, crocheted bookmarks, (ornaments of all kinds quilted, crocheted, cross stitch, needlepoint, silk ribbon embroidery, wood, lace angels, angels & painted santa faces made from shells) crochet doilies, pillows, theme pillowcases, table runners, placemats, pot holders, crochet dish cloths, neck scarves crochet & knit, caddies for plastic bags, hangers for lingerie or hosery, clothes pin bags, phone book covers, Bible covers, check book covers, purses, tissue pack holders, shopping totes, baby quilts, baby bibs, stuffed bears, pillow case dolls, Raggedy Ann & Andy dolls, (covered cheese boxes, the round wooden ones), cathedral window yard stick holders, basket liners ( from plastic canvas - tissue box holders, holders for rain bonnets, pen & file holder, refridgerator magnets, kissie holders, Santa's magic key using plastic canvas for Santa's face and a skeleton key), scissor holder, needlebooks, pincushions and probably others I can't think of right now. Maybe you can use some of these ideas, good luck with your booth.
09-24-2013, 01:32 AM
#37
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The idea I have is from gifts I gave to people. They came back and asked for the pattern. I made the triangle looking scissor holder. I also last year found a pattern off a Christmas stocking which was a high heel shoe. But can't find it .it must have been free.
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