Somre great advice Dee: Sources of Revenue, Shops/stores, Pop Up stores/galleries, Events/shows :) Oh and the bloopers Burt well done for the distraction :)

@thebutterflytoadstool

3 ай бұрын

Hahaha, thank you! 💖 Glad you found it helpful!

Hello from Alabama. Good advice! I'm 59. I have been selling large yard art for several decades but finding it more and more physically challenging. I am trying to figure out how to convert my patterns to other products that are not so labor intensive. You are a inspiration and a joy to watch.

@thebutterflytoadstool

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching, I hope it was helpful. I definitely think it's useful if you can adapt your business to your changing circumstances. I think that's one of the main benefits to having your own business 😊 Keep going with it and good luck! 💕

How generous you are sharing all this info. ❤

@thebutterflytoadstool

4 ай бұрын

Glad to be helpful! 🍄

Thank-you for all the great info!! It's hard to find videos like this from other makers, lots of videos on markets but selling in stores is a bit different. I hope you'll do more like this :)

@thebutterflytoadstool

Жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful, thanks for watching 💕

This video is ‘getting real’ about feedback on our artwork feedback and selling opportunities, and a bunch of points in-between. All are good points for artists to absorb. Thanks so much for creating this video. Great information!

@thebutterflytoadstool

9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I'm so happy you found it helpful. Are you an artist too?

@kle1701

9 ай бұрын

Technically I am a flute teacher, but it is almost time to close up the studio as I am burning out on teaching lessons. So I have been learning watercolor art and repeat surface design for the last 3 years. I am working to transition to a business that combines my music and art. A friend sent me to your videos on removing backgrounds from traditional art, so that is how I found your channel. Thank you so much for your content. It has been helpful and you have a lovely and encouraging voice to listen to!@@thebutterflytoadstool

@thebutterflytoadstool

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much and best of luck with your new venture!

Great info. Thanks!

@thebutterflytoadstool

5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 🍄

I wish that I could double ‘like’ this video. OMG ! I think you have covered everything. TY!

@thebutterflytoadstool

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, that's so sweet 😊💕

Good job explaining about the selling of your products. I found it very interesting. Customers (me) just take these things for granted. Sounds daunting to me. Also enjoyed the outtakes.😅. See ya next time Dee. 👍🤗💕💕

@thebutterflytoadstool

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Diane 💕 Yes there's a lot that goes into it. I knew nothing about it until I started myself so I know it can be a bit confusing with all the shop terms! Glad you found it interesting 😊 Thanks as always for watching! Have a lovely weekend! xxx

5:30 am, I appreciated hearing your generous experience on your art business. Have a lovely day!

@thebutterflytoadstool

7 ай бұрын

💕

@thebutterflytoadstool

7 ай бұрын

Than you, glad you found it useful 💕

Fantastically useful video! Thanks so much 🙂

@thebutterflytoadstool

8 ай бұрын

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching 💕

Great information Dee. Thank you for sharing your knowledge (-: Marion

@thebutterflytoadstool

8 ай бұрын

You are so welcome, glad you found it helpful 💕

What about getting the shops as customers. What methods have you found to be the most effective for meeting shop owners and bringing them on board to stock your products? Thanks!

Thank you, I found this very informative. And pretty comprehensive...but I have a wee question I'm hoping you can speak to. And it's not #upbeat :) I have no experience selling (it's just a hobby at this point) but I have wondered what happens if an item for sale in a shop (shelf rental, e.g.) gets stolen, in shop. What should we makers know about? Or does it go without saying that there's always some kind of insurance clause in any and every contract one signs with shop owner? Just something I have wondered about. Theft happens, alas.

@thebutterflytoadstool

5 ай бұрын

Hello, thank you so much for watching and for your great question! Yes, unfortunately theft does happen (it's happened to me also)! Each shop will have their own rules on this which should be in the contract you are asked to read over and sign before you start business with them. If it is not written in by the shop owner then you are completely within your rights to ask them about it and you can also choose not to work with a shop if they don't provide you with reassurances about this. This is exactly why getting a contract is so important before you start working with a shop as it should outline all these important factors so you know where you stand with them. Thanks again and best of luck to you going forward with your selling 💕

Really helpful - thank you x

@thebutterflytoadstool

Жыл бұрын

So pleased you found it useful 💕 Thanks so much for watching!

Loved all the information you gave. I’m living in Spain and finding things very difficult. I’d given up, but I’m going to have another go next year. I love your dog too, looks my Brodie.

@thebutterflytoadstool

7 ай бұрын

So glad this was helpful for you and best of luck to you going forward 💕

BRAVA!!! THANK YOU ❤

@thebutterflytoadstool

7 ай бұрын

You're so welcome!

Excellent video, thank you x

@thebutterflytoadstool

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching, I'm glad you liked it 💕

loved the bloopers!

@thebutterflytoadstool

Жыл бұрын

😂 Thank you, just another day in the life! 🙃 xxx

Great video, So useful

@thebutterflytoadstool

7 ай бұрын

Thank you, so glad it was helpful!

Summertime!!! Lol

@thebutterflytoadstool

Жыл бұрын

😂😂 Thanks for watching!

Great information, thank you. I’m actually contemplating going down the Pop-up Shop and Wholesale route currently. I was going to try earlier this year, but we’ve had a few family issues so the timing wasn’t right. You have given me lots of food for thought. Also I have been selling online since 2010, this year has been my worst for sales, but I have done a few in person markets, where the sales have been much better, so I’m booking more for 2024 x

@MichelleCorbinDesign

7 ай бұрын

Haha loved the bloopers too xx

@thebutterflytoadstool

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful and well done you! Yes, it's not been a good year for business but you're doing the right thing by trying new ways with your business. I wish you all the very best with it 💕

@thebutterflytoadstool

7 ай бұрын

😂

lOVE YOUR VIDEOS

@thebutterflytoadstool

7 ай бұрын

Thank you 💕

I just found your channel and love it, just subscribed. Thanks very much for all your tips, it was helpful. I really want to sell more of my art this year. Are your designs on wrapping paper, if so do you print it yourself? Thanks again

@thebutterflytoadstool

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for subbing! No, I have my wrapping paper printed for me as it's too big for my printers 😊 Thanks again!

Thank you very much for a very insightful video and great advice! When you say 'wholesale', what volumes are you talking about (e.g. dozens, hundreds, thousands)? And are you at liberty to share what sort of timelines for order fulfilment wholesalers set (days, weeks)?

@thebutterflytoadstool

5 ай бұрын

As a wholesaler you set your volume quantities, order minimums and timeline for production. Buyers will have this information from you before they place an order so they know what to expect 😊

@halflink

5 ай бұрын

@@thebutterflytoadstool Thank you very much for the response, Dee. Makes sense

Hi, Thank you for sharing your tips and advice. I am an artist looking to start selling prints and interested in markets, however the amount of stock needed is a concern for me. approximately how much stock would you require for a small stall? thank you.

@thebutterflytoadstool

2 ай бұрын

It really depends on what items you are selling and what kind of market you attend. Smaller markets, like those held in schools or town halls will have a low footfall and smaller space given to each stall holder. Have a look at the kind of stalls that are held in your area and visit them as a visitor first to get an idea of the size of space you would be given. Here in the UK it is normal to be given a 6ft table as your stall space but it's wise to check first before signing up to a stall.

Hope you slow down your talking speed 😂sorry about that I like your videos but my English isn’t good enough 😂

@thebutterflytoadstool

8 ай бұрын

😂 I'm Scottish, we speak fast. Sorry! Thank you for watching though!