In 2009, Midwest Craft Connection began as a hobby website for crafters to sell their handmade crafts online. Our focus was to offer gift-quality crafts that are 'Made in the USA'.
We started out listing crafts, on our website, for other sellers. We
were (quickly) inundated with so many requests to add crafts that we
could not keep up. So,
we updated our website and added functionality to give craft vendors
the ability to add and maintain their own crafts on our website.
A funny thing
happened ... we began getting more phone calls asking 'Where is Midwest
Craft Connection?'. And, in January (2014), we
noticed that our website generated over 2.2 Million hits! With such
website popularity, we decided to open up an actual retail store that
was available by appointment only. Then, when COVID hit, we closed it.
Today, craft vendors can still sell and manage their own crafts on our website.
Our
goal remains the same ... We want to help all American Crafters start
successful craft businesses. We want to enable you to make your crafts and
earn a living by doing something you are passionate about and truly
enjoy. We offer crafters an ability to sell original crafts and other
craft items online. We know that it's much easier to start up a small
business with help! And, we believe that it really is possible to earn a
living doing what you love!
We, also, want to provide shoppers (as well as store owners and retail
store managers) with a place to go to buy gift-quality craft items that
are reasonably-priced, uniquely original, and, most importantly, crafts
that are actually ''Made in the USA.''
As such, we've
become a crafting resource for many craft vendors, craft show
organizers, and shoppers looking for gift-quality gifts and crafts. Our
website has many unique, hard-to-find specialty gift-craft items that
are 'made in the USA', as well as, offers useful information on local
craft shows, craft fairs, crafting classes and other events located all
throughout the USA.
So, if you've
ever dreamed about turning your hobby into a career, or just want to
work from home for a little extra income, now is the perfect time to get
started - and, we want to help you succeed!