Like it or not, summer�s almost here.� And that�s�something to�keep in mind as you plan your crafting inventory.��So what�s�more likely to sell this time of year?
Think Beachy
What says summer more than sea shells?�You see them everywhere these days, from�Pottery Barn�s�home accessories to Anthropologie�s jewelry.� Shells are�easily crafted onto many items such as mirrors, candleholders and picture frames.� Just use your imagination.��Both shell and nautical-themed jewelry�are always�hot-selling summer items.� I make nautical-themed charm bracelets�every summer and I�m always�glad I�did.
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We�ve all seen those recycled wood pallet signs with various trendy/seasonal/pinnable sayings on them.� So why not sell beach and lake house-themed signs?� The more rustic, the better.� Turns out I�m going to be spending a bit of time on Lake Michigan this summer, so I already went ahead and painted my own sign:� �Go Jump in the Lake!�� I mean, how cute is that?� Another popular saying (and one of my personal favorites) is �Life is Better at the Lake.�� Have fun with it.
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Think Garden
Always remember the beauty of the garden, and those garden-themed items that sell like hotcakes in the summer!� Garden-themed booths at craft shows are filled with everything from actual gardening supplies like wellies, shovels and flower pots to more ethereal garden-themed items like tchotchkes, accessories and home decor.� Think outside the box with decorated pots and watering cans, painted plant stands and handmade bird feeders.
�Flower arrangements and summery�wreaths are popular, too.
Anything�garden-related is fair game!
Think Patriotic
4th of July-themed items also sell well.��Even jewelry can be Old-Glorified with some red, white and blue!
Patriotic T�s�are popular items, as well other patriotic textiles including�aprons, tablecloths, placemats and�napkins.��How about a picnic basket filled with red, white and blue�picnic supplies?
The sky�s the limit when it comes to selling summer crafts.��Using�beachy, garden and patriotic-themed creations,�your summer sales will soar.
What�s your best selling summer craft?
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About�Kathleen Ashton
Kathleen Ashton is a vintage jewelry artist and thrifty home decor DIY-er. She lives in the Midwest with her husband and three kids.