DIYvinci Market
An Online Craft Fair Platform
Project Description
What is DIYvinci Market?
DIYvinci Market will be an online marketplace where creative individuals and small businesses will be able to sell their handmade art and crafts.
Who We Are
DIYvinci.com officially launched in 2016 selling art and craft supplies, DIY kits, and home decor. We have heard from multiple artists and crafters who were looking for alternative marketplaces to sell their work. DIYvinci's goal is to create a marketplace that is packed with useful selling features, is user friendly, and offers a budget friendly subscription plan for sellers of all levels.
The Marketplace
Who is it for?
How is DIYvinci Market Different from Other Handmade Marketplaces?
1. Simple Affordable Pricing
Most handmade marketplaces have some sort of commission fee per sale and a listing fee. Our goal is to make pricing both simple and affordable with three membership tiers.
The Start Up: The Start Up is a free plan and allows sellers to access all features, but has a 25 product listing limit. This plan is perfect for those wanting to try out the platform or are just starting out with their business.
The Small Business: This plan costs $10 a month. Sellers will have access to all features and will be able to list up to 150 products.
The Entrepreneur: This plan costs $25 a month. Sellers will have access to all features with unlimited listings and the additional benefit of having featured listings and exclusive craft supply discounts from DIYvinci.com
2. Extra Perks
Sellers will have the benefit of extra perks from DIYvinci Market's sister platforms DIYvinci.com and DIYvinci Studio. DIYvinci offers quality art and craft supplies that can be used to create your next masterpiece. DIYvinci Studio offers a community of like-minded artists and crafters as well as free and premium courses.
3. Small Community
DIYvinci Market is new and we currently are planning for a limited number of sellers in our first year. That way the marketplace won't be oversaturated with the same type of crafts.
4. Created by an Artist for Artists
DIYvinci was founded by artist Jennifer Parr who not only uses the art supplies offered on DIYvinci, but also has experience selling on multiple marketplaces.
5. Physical Goods/Digital Downloads/Commission
Many marketplaces can be limiting with the type of products that can be offered. DIYvinci Market plans to allow sellers to not only offers physical goods, but digital items, and services. We also have plans to add an auction system.
Why Do You Need My Help?
1. Website Development
Our project is an online platform and therefore our main focus is website development. This includes the website design, functionality, hosting, security, and content. This is where a good portion of our startup costs will be going towards.
2. Marketing
Not only do we want to attract sellers to use our marketplace, but buyers to purchase items from our sellers. We are developing a marketing strategy that includes social media and search advertising.
3. How-to Tools for Sellers
While DIYvinci Market is going to be designed to be user friendly, we plan on creating thorough how-to documents for sellers to get the most out of their shops.
4. User Testing and Research
Our goal is to create a useful and easy experience for sellers of all levels to sell their handmade items. This requires testing to make sure all features work as expected and research to understand our users' needs.
Limited-time Perks
Are you interested in beta testing our platform, offering input on features, or saving a spot for our shop? Be sure to select the "Save My Spot", "I Want It All", or "Lifetime Access" rewards!
Meet the Team
Founder | Jennifer Parr
Jennifer manages and oversees all day to day business operations of DIYvinci, DIYvinci Studio, and DIYvinci Market.
Digital Marketing Expert | Katie Parr
Katie manages DIYvinci analytics, social media and Google advertising, promotions, content editing, newsletters, and marketing strategy.
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
When is DIYvinci Market planning to launch?
We plan to have an official launch early 2020.
What items can be sold on DIYvinci Market?
Items that are handmade, upcycled, or created digitally. These could include: paintings, jewelry, clothing, furniture, macrame, books, digital art, and more.
What items CAN'T be sold on DIYvinci Market?
Anything that is not handmade, food, anything illegal, weapons, adult content such as porn, and copyrighted materials.
Why are only USA sellers allowed on DIYvinci Market?
To start with, DIYvinci Market will only allow USA sellers. Eventually, we do plan to open up to other countries as we grow. Canada will be following shortly after our launch.
Can USA sellers sell globally?
Yes! While we only allow USA sellers, we do allow you to sell your items to other countries.
What will it cost to sell on DIYvinci Market?
We will have three plans:
The Startup (Free): Product limit 25 items
The Small Business ($10/month): Product limit 150 items
The Entrepreneur ($25/month): Unlimited products, featured listings, and craft supply discounts.
Is the "Startup" plan really free?
Yes! The only cost would be a credit card transaction fee per order from Stripe which would be .30 cents + 2.9%.
How will you drive traffic to my shop?
We will use a combination of marketing plans including Google ads and social media advertising. This is included in the price of your membership. Additional advertising will be available as well.
Are you an artist or crafter with your own business and interested in what our platform has to offer? Choose this reward to claim your spot! DIYvinci Market will only be allowing a limited number of shops once we launch so we can focus on providing the best support to our users. USA SELLERS Launch is in January. (We are now accepting Canadian and EU sellers to purchase a spot as well. Your launch will be coming in early 2020.)
This reward includes:
- A guaranteed shop in our marketplace
- Your choice between our three membership plans
- Early access to DIYvinci Market before we launch
- The option to test out your shop and provide feedback
- A Founding Member badge on your shop
Do you want to donate to our project, but don't want to choose a reward? Choose this option and contribute your desired amount. Thank you so much for your support!
You'll receive a digital download of a craft planner designed by Jennifer Parr.
Admit it. You’re a crafter and you have so many projects in the work that you’ve lost track of them. You have craft supplies that you are not sure what you bought it for and can’t locate supplies you swore you already purchased.
You’re not the only one. I’m guilty of this crafting chaos too, but there’s an easy way to get organized. All you need to get started is this craft planner sheet and a three ring binder, folder, or journal. Print out one copy of this sheet per project, fill it out, punch three holes in the paper, and store it in your binder. Not only will this help keep you more organized, but encourage productivity.
This craft planner sheet contains everything you may need for a specific project including:
- PROJECT DETAILS
- SUPPLY CHECKLIST
- PROJECT STYLE
- STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Choose this reward and we'll shout our your message on our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/diyvinci), our Twitter (www.twitter.com/diyvinci), and our Instagram (www.instagram.com/diyvinci).
Do you want to wish a loved one Happy Birthday, share with the world about your anniversary, or have something important you want to spread the word about? Just let us know what you would like us to post and the date you'd prefer it posted on!
We also would be happy to shout out about your art or craft business and tag your page!
Choose this reward and you'll receive 4 digital download business worksheets! These printable planners will help you prepare for you business launch or develop an official business plan.
1. The Business Startup Planner
This sheet contains a section for name ideas, branding colors, branding style, keywords, your business pitch, and a launch checklist.
2. The Business Goals Planner
This contains a section for the four business quarters with space to write out a goal and steps to reach the particular goal.
3. The Business Audience Planner
This planner contains a break down of your ideal target audience. There is a section to list your competitors, your audiences basic information, your audiences hobbies and interests, and your audiences preferred media platform.
4. The Business Product Idea Planner
The sheet contains a section to list the basics about your product including name, category, wholesale and retails cost, and variations. It also includes a section to list materials, the product description, and notes on packaging and display.
Choose this reward and you'll get this DIYvinci messenger bag, perfect for carrying your art supplies or business tools. It features a large main compartment with interior mesh pockets for documents. The bag has a front flap with hook and closure and lower pockets to store quick access items.
- Product Size: 15" W x 11" H
- Material: 600d Poly Canvas
Choose this reward and you'll receive everything mentioned so far including:
- The Craft Planner
- Shout Out
- The Business Planner
- Save your Spot (USA SELLERS ONLY)
- The DIYvinci Bag
Are you a small business owner and want FREE lifetime access to our marketplace? Then this reward is for you. You'll be guaranteed a shop on our platform with The Entrepreneur membership level (normally $25/month) completely for free. Don't let this lifetime deal get away! USA SELLERS Launch is in January. (We are now accepting Canadian and EU sellers to purchase a spot as well. Your launch will be coming in early 2020.)
**Note: Stripe Transaction fees will still apply per order.
Rewards
Are you an artist or crafter with your own business and interested in what our platform has to offer? Choose this reward to claim your spot! DIYvinci Market will only be allowing a limited number of shops once we launch so we can focus on providing the best support to our users. USA SELLERS Launch is in January. (We are now accepting Canadian and EU sellers to purchase a spot as well. Your launch will be coming in early 2020.)
This reward includes:
- A guaranteed shop in our marketplace
- Your choice between our three membership plans
- Early access to DIYvinci Market before we launch
- The option to test out your shop and provide feedback
- A Founding Member badge on your shop
Do you want to donate to our project, but don't want to choose a reward? Choose this option and contribute your desired amount. Thank you so much for your support!
You'll receive a digital download of a craft planner designed by Jennifer Parr.
Admit it. You’re a crafter and you have so many projects in the work that you’ve lost track of them. You have craft supplies that you are not sure what you bought it for and can’t locate supplies you swore you already purchased.
You’re not the only one. I’m guilty of this crafting chaos too, but there’s an easy way to get organized. All you need to get started is this craft planner sheet and a three ring binder, folder, or journal. Print out one copy of this sheet per project, fill it out, punch three holes in the paper, and store it in your binder. Not only will this help keep you more organized, but encourage productivity.
This craft planner sheet contains everything you may need for a specific project including:
- PROJECT DETAILS
- SUPPLY CHECKLIST
- PROJECT STYLE
- STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS
Choose this reward and we'll shout our your message on our Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/diyvinci), our Twitter (www.twitter.com/diyvinci), and our Instagram (www.instagram.com/diyvinci).
Do you want to wish a loved one Happy Birthday, share with the world about your anniversary, or have something important you want to spread the word about? Just let us know what you would like us to post and the date you'd prefer it posted on!
We also would be happy to shout out about your art or craft business and tag your page!
Choose this reward and you'll receive 4 digital download business worksheets! These printable planners will help you prepare for you business launch or develop an official business plan.
1. The Business Startup Planner
This sheet contains a section for name ideas, branding colors, branding style, keywords, your business pitch, and a launch checklist.
2. The Business Goals Planner
This contains a section for the four business quarters with space to write out a goal and steps to reach the particular goal.
3. The Business Audience Planner
This planner contains a break down of your ideal target audience. There is a section to list your competitors, your audiences basic information, your audiences hobbies and interests, and your audiences preferred media platform.
4. The Business Product Idea Planner
The sheet contains a section to list the basics about your product including name, category, wholesale and retails cost, and variations. It also includes a section to list materials, the product description, and notes on packaging and display.
Choose this reward and you'll get this DIYvinci messenger bag, perfect for carrying your art supplies or business tools. It features a large main compartment with interior mesh pockets for documents. The bag has a front flap with hook and closure and lower pockets to store quick access items.
- Product Size: 15" W x 11" H
- Material: 600d Poly Canvas
Choose this reward and you'll receive everything mentioned so far including:
- The Craft Planner
- Shout Out
- The Business Planner
- Save your Spot (USA SELLERS ONLY)
- The DIYvinci Bag
Are you a small business owner and want FREE lifetime access to our marketplace? Then this reward is for you. You'll be guaranteed a shop on our platform with The Entrepreneur membership level (normally $25/month) completely for free. Don't let this lifetime deal get away! USA SELLERS Launch is in January. (We are now accepting Canadian and EU sellers to purchase a spot as well. Your launch will be coming in early 2020.)
**Note: Stripe Transaction fees will still apply per order.