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I have some tips of things NOT to I love Fredericton's craft scene, it's
do when you're trying to get ideas pretty big! But, I am really sick of
to make something new to sell. crochet, knitting and jewelry
When visiting local shops and though, I mean... if you're good at
going to craft shows, please do not it and you're unique, then sure. But
copy what other people are doing there is just SO much of it and it all
which has made them successful! looks the same. And you jewelry
There's nothing I hate more when artists/designers whatever you call
I see a sign that is almost identical yourself, please stop calling your

I think your magazine is a great to mine, and then the maker insists cheap Michaels China made crap
idea and loves supporting local that it was their idea. Infuriating! "art". And you are not a "jeweler",
artists. I'm an artist myself, I make ---------------Becky B. Taymouth NB you are a a handicrafter.
custom stationery, cards, I bet! I would be upset too! -----------------Jett X. Fredericton NB
invitations etc from thin wood I bet you're a "jeweler" :)
veneer! My busiest season is
summer, and the reason is that it's
wedding season, where I make
thousands of custom cards to send
all over the world, from here in my
little studio in my home in
Fredericton. That being said, I
think it would be a great idea to do
a wedding issue in your magazine!
You could feature all sorts of
artists from the area who
specialize in wedding accessories.
What do you think?
-----------Rhonda L. Fredericton NB
I just want to say that I LOVE
That's definitely something to LOVE LOVE this magazine and Have something to say? Do
think about! would love to collaborate with you! you have any tips to share, or
I am a journalist student and maybe just want to show us
fellow crafter myself. This is an something you've made?
I would love to do an Etsy pop-up- exciting idea! We'd love to hear about it!
shop, get all of the local etsy -------------Allison S. Fredericton NB Send us your letters and
designers together and have a little photos for a chance to win a
event sometime. anyone on This is currently an un-paid gig, cool prize!
board? however, that may change in the
----------Chelsey M. Fredericton NB near future. Send me a message Send letters and photos to:
and I can tell you all about it! 365farrah@gmail.com or
You could create a Facebook 365farrah@gmail.com
Group for anyone interested. message us on Facebook!

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