Things To Do After The Christmas Season Rush
If you’re a crafter and a maker, you’ve probably just made it through the Christmas season rush. Sales were booming and you had barely enough time to make and ship all of your online orders. Stock was running low for your craft fairs and there was no time to rest. Now that it’s January, all of that is past and you are probably wondering what to do when things are not as busy. Here are some tips on things you can do right now after the Christmas Season rush. These are just my own personal opinions and they may not apply to your unique situation. These tips are things that I would do after the Christmas Season rush and they are not all-inclusive.
Rest, take a breather and take time to refresh for the new year. Creativity requires a rested mind.
Clear out and organize your craft supplies so that you can find things when times get busy. Take inventory of what you have so that when you need something you don’t rush out to purchase something only to find out that you already have it.
Make new crafts for the new year and try out new designs.
Learn a new skill to further improve upon and develop your levels of expertise.
Take a vacation, spend time with your family and friends that may have been neglected during the busy season.
Work on developing your website and update inventory, remove any old inventory that isn’t selling, add new designs. Update prices that may need to be increased due to inflation.
Make new crafts to replenish and restock what is running and and sold out.
Work on your email list of customers and reach out via email campaigns or newsletters to inform them of any sales you may be running and where they can find you at your next upcoming events.
Take time to wash, clean, repaint any craft fair displays to keep them looking sharp and at their best.
Take time to exercise, meditate or pray to take care of yourself. Eat healthy.
Read a new book to learn a new skill or to gain new knowledge to constantly improve yourself.
Network with other crafters.
Plan out your next vendor events and register.
Find new vendor events and take the time to check them out in advance and attend them in person before deciding if it is a venue you may be interested in.
Take time to enjoy life! Practice gratitude. Be thankful for little things.
Happy New Year 2023! Best wishes!