NiciArt News

I just realized that I have not posted anything not even the tiniest update in my blog since 2017 ... how very remiss of me . I do have tons of process photos and little stuff I can post to introduce you and keep you update of the world of NiciArt

As our 2017 market season comes a close, we are left thinking about the year in retrospect and as is typical for any business, discussing the endless should haves, could haves, and might haves. The only similarity between selling on-line and selling at a venue is the importance of having products with demand, however once you step into that arena with the gladiators battling it out for attention from the Roman Emperor all things learned along the way go out the window. Our conservative approach of laying items out on the table and letting shoppers browse much like they would...

Bringing the Beads back to NiciArt Once a very popular category in our shop, beaded bracelets and jewelry offer a timeless fashion appeal and enrich our collections with brightly coloured themes. While gemstones provide the stunning focal points for our metal jewelry, beading remains unmatched for adventures in theming with colour. Listing one new sterling silver, gold, or mixed metal jewelry product everyday in 2013, our Metal Challenge 360 consumed most our time and diverted attention away from our hemp and beaded jewelry to the point where we continued forward with only metal jewelry in 2014. Although our plans included...

Rain in Arizona is often a news worthy rarity and novelty for photographers to capture those rare rainbows or beautiful moments of white water roaring through the dry desert arroyos. When planning an Art Market, no one ever expects a cancellation due to weather, so to have our first market of the new year cancelled was indeed a surprise. The trouble began in our driveway where I managed to get our Ram Truck stuck in the wet sand and had to switch over to 4 wheel drive to even make it down to the street. As the day progressed, the...

Some of our best selling products have evolved through suggestions from our customers and social media which is why I always recommend that every boutique crafter listen very closely to suggestions from shop visitors and become and active participant in their sharing sites. Social media is not just a tool for improving Domain Authority, Trust, or plastering products on a wall with the hopes shoppers flood your store. Instead social media should become a learning experience with two way communication and human to human interaction. Cyberspace is an extension of your three-dimensional world rather than an abstract addition. Having been...