Where to sell hand-made cards?

jellybaby21

Please feel free to move this as being a newbie, I am not sure if is the right place.

I have been making cards for a few years now and think I have got good enough to have a go at selling some of them. Where should I try? eBay doesn't seem any good as they don't sell (I searched finished listings and the majority of cards did not sell).

Happy Crafting!

chrisaj

You could try craft fairs, but you'll have to get in early as there are a lot of card makers at fairs. Quite often we see no more jewellry and no more cards.
Coffee mornings, charity do's and school fetes etc all could be good places.

LizD_2

You could try asking if local cafes, hairdressers etc will have some on display for you. How about yours/partner's/friends workplace as well? Local school if you have children there?

BusyLizzie_3

How about Folksy or the American equivalent, Etsy?

https://www.folksy.com
https://www.etsy.com

Gloversgirl

I tried selling on ebay and i agree they dont sell!

I have listed mine on folksy and also did a craft fayre. I googles craft fairs and found there is lots near me which i never knew about.

Also local papers advertise sometimes for crafters wanted for craft fayres

smk77

local garden centre? Lots of them have gift shops that sell crafts.

cards_2

etsy.com
is great to sell handmade anything

I use bigcartel.com
its free if you still to 5 products at a time and they take no commission, go on their website to read more.

good luck

jellybaby21

thanks everyone! Not sure if I have the courage yet to ask in shops! Gloversgirl - do you manage to sell on folksy?

Cards - I checked out bigcartel but don't understand how people find your products? And also it's american so I am confused!

clairibel

Also if you know of anyone who is having a celebration soon, send them one of your cards and see if word of mouth helps

ajbisgr8

I'd try the workplace idea - partners, family, friends could all take some in for you. A lady where I work makes cards and sells them at work - she makes about £20/month.

JLS3405

School Fairs....write to all the local ones or email and ask them to remember you when its Xmas/Summer fair and if you offer a % to the school or charity...it helps. I did a Beauty Eve last week at High School and made £23.00...not millions but enough to make it worth your while!!