13 Craft-Themed Events to Cover in Your Blog (Part 2)

In the 1st part of article, I cited different reasons for a craft blogger to cover craft-themed events.

Here's the remaining part of my list of 13 craft-themed events to cover in your blog:

(5.) Craft store opening 

There's nothing wrong with going to an opening of a huge craft store that houses a multitude of brands of craft materials, tools, and equipment. 

But you may also stumble upon an opening of a less-known specialty craft or hobbies store.

(6.) Opening of pop-up stores 

Selling craft supplies inside a brick-and-mortar store isn't the only way to stumble upon brands and tools. 

There are artists and creatives who realize the benefits of putting up a showcase of their products in a pop-up store. 

For more about pop-up stores, read -- 

What is a pop-up shop? Everything you need to know to try short-term retail

(7.) Craft store hopping 

While not exactly an event, your readers may wish to know about craft stores or hobby stores that sell supplies in wholesale prices. 

Going out and about on a craft store hop can be interesting, and the content you provide can be a refreshing change.

You may wish to upload videos of yourself with a companion, going into every craft store, checking out and recommending products while mentioning prices, color, quality, etc.

(8.) Craft supplies swap 

You may not need to go far in order to write about an event like a craft supplies swap. 

Your next-door neighbor might be looking to get rid of some of the items from her craft stash and get new supplies. Your church or local community center may also serve as a venue for donations of craft supplies and a swap.

Thinking of hosting your own craft supplies swap? Read --

How to Host a Craft Supplies Swap

(9.) Craft-related activities of volunteer groups 

Volunteer groups and organizations will appreciate a competent writer getting the word out about their outreach programs. 

They may be into holding craft sessions among inmates, or the elderly in nursing homes, or to keep adults preoccupied in homeless hostels. 

Come prepared with a business card and an updated press kit. You may be able to secure future writing assignments from the organizations.

(10.) Craft retreats 

Joining a craft retreat may be a rare treat for a blogger like you, since they're extremely pricey. 

Photo from Book Retreats

But joining and writing about such retreats help raise awareness among communities of craft enthusiasts, the healing effects of the creative process, and the social benefits of craft retreats.

(11.) Crafty hen dos/bachelorette parties

Unless it's your own girl friend's bachelorette party or hen do, I don't recommend barging uninvited into someone's bridal event! 

So what can you do? Get in touch with companies that specialize in organizing crafty hen dos.

Get deep into their company policy, culture, and how they intend to provide a good time to the bride and her squad.

(12.) Tour of craft rooms 

You may have relatives or close friends who have their own craft rooms, or have dedicated a corner of a room in their homes into a craft space.

Again, while technically not counted as an event, writing about craft rooms can provide valuable insight into the crafter's world and habits. 

You can also provide a-day-in-the-life-type of photos with captions and videos.

(13.) Repurposed content of coverage of craft-themed events

Your craft blog must continually garner views and subscribers, and you should publish content that is fresh, engaging, and will interest your audience. 

But sometimes, coming up with content leaves you stumped. And if the creative block lasts for more than a few days to a week or so, it can leave you feeling rattled. 

If you have already covered a string of craft-themed events, why not come up with a year-end blog post, such as "I Went to 5 Seventeen Cupsleeve Events This Year; Here's What Happened."

Or how about "the best of" list-icle formatted for your paid newsletter, inserted with affiliate links?