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Quirky Products That Sell

quirky products that sellI love quirky products, and they sell. To me they show innovation and creativity and are so inspiring in terms of product ideas. Plus, as I’ve said many times, quirky products always sell and always get publicity!

Quirky Product: Word Search Dish
Quirky Products That Sell

Word Search Crystal Dish by Kate Spade New York

I love this crystal dish by Kate Spade. There are also matching mugs with crossword patterns as well. It is fun, colorful and conversational, which is perfect when you are using a dish like this to serve to guests.

Quirky Product: BFF Pendant Set
Quirky Products That Sell

Zelda and Becky Play Telephone from Flapper Doodle

Just when you thought there were no more ways to do a BFF necklace (Best Friends Forever), Flapper Doodle comes out with this adorable pendant set. What I love about this is the originality. No heart divided in two that has to fit together or one pendant says “Best” and the other says “Friend”. Instead they really did something fresh and eye catching.

Quirky Product: Skeleton Shirt
Skeleton Shirt by Romwe

Quirky Products That Sell

What I like about this Skeleton shirt from Romwe, is that it is definitely not something you would normally see on a traditional white shirt. Now, it is made to be street fashion, but you could probably get away with wearing it to work on Halloween.

Quirky Product: Office Chair Cell Phone Holders
Quirky Products That Sell

Office Chair Cell Phone Holders from the Lakeside Collection

Cell phones have created quite the cottage industry, and unusual holders have been one of the most popular products to result. This set of 3 office chair holders from the Lakeside Collection is pretty whimsical if your daughter doesn’t steal them for her Barbies.

Quirky Product: Cat iPhone Case
Quirky Products That Sell

Grey Wool iPhone Case from TokyoInspired on Etsy

There are so many creative iPhone cases out there, but you have to love this one from TokyoInspired on Etsy, especially for the cat lady in your life. Really creative design by incorporating the zipper as the mouth and using wool fabric. Love it!

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New Product Ideas for Artists and Photographers

product ideas artists photographersWant some product ideas for artists and photographers?

Art and photography can be a tough sell these days. Thanks to the online marketplace, it is becoming even more saturated and as a result, prices have dropped. It is a wonder that artists can make any money any more.

But that is when you have to get creative! Just like any product that is in a saturated market, you need to find new ways to repurpose your art for different markets in a manner you don’t feel hurts your artistic integrity.

Everyone has gone in an art museum gift shop and seen Van Gogh’s The Starry Night, among others, repurposed onto umbrellas, note cards, coasters, you name it. Now, I have found a few other unique ways art and photography have been “repurposed” that may inspire the artists out there.
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Add Art to Textiles

There are so many opportunities to add your original art and photography designs to various types of textiles for resale, from dish towels and duvets to shower curtains and pillows. Just look around you to see the opportunities.

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Add Art to Everyday Items

The water bottle market is a hot one, with people paying big dollars for decorative bottles. So why not put your own art or photography on water bottles, tumblers, coasters, and coffee mugs. It also serves as a great way to promote your business as a promotional items.

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Add Some Class to Your Cell Phone

Again, your art is ideal for a cell phone cover, not to mention a laptop case, even tech backgrounds and digital calendars. The possibilities are endless!

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Wear Your Art 
So many art designs and fine art photography are being used in fashion, such as the boots below, t-shirts, skirts, headbands, hats, beach coverups, even flip-flops.
More Ideas

Find hundreds of more great marketing tactics in my 12-Month Marketing Plan for Online Art Stores.

Be sure to also read: More Ideas to Promote Your Art Business

 

 

 

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