- How to sell your handmade cards
1 Stay one step ahead of the card making competition
The more unique your cards, the more likely they are to sell. Big chain shops and card publishers are now able to create that ‘handmade’ look at a fraction of the cost that you can, so keep adapting your style, using inspiration from all over the place to stay one step ahead of them. Vary the size, the shape, and the materials. These days it really is time to think outside the box.
2 How to price your handmade cards well
Discerning shoppers who love the handmade feel will pay a lot for a well crafted, unique cards – and will pay anything up to £5 each for them. So don’t be afraid to charge what you think your card is worth in materials and time.
3 Mix up the crafts in your handmade cards
Merge other crafts like crochet, knitting and feltwork into your makes. The more three dimensional you can make your cards, the more the perceived value will be. Multi-craft cards are big business at the moment.
4 Where to sell your handmade cards
Be bold, approach all sorts of venues to sell small amounts of your cards. Craft and handmade markets are great and can gain you sales, but people always need cards at the last minute and if you can secure a corner in a well-visited store you’ll get some unexpected returns.
5 Make your handmade card work harder – surprise your customer
If you’re able to turn your card into a gift, you’ll be onto a winner. Make a detachable craft brooch, hair bobble or similar so there’s extra benefit for the purchaser.














