Today I featuring some fabulous tips from Patty Gasparino who is here sharing some of her learned tricks for a successful craft show! If you do shows, or especially if you’re planning for your first craft show, consider these things … Read More ...
Archives for August 2015
DIY Watermelon Print Bag
This fun watermelon print DIY tote bag is perfect for taking to the beach or park on sunny days. It was made by Emma at Make and Fable and I love it!
Emma says: “I am still loving the watermelon … Read More ...
Join the We Make Collective and Be Inspired
Today I wanted to introduce you to Fran, blogger at Fall For DIY and the fabulous artist behind the new We Make Collective. What is the We Make Collective? It is a community for learning how to be creative … Read More ...
Seeking Creative Business Tips!
Hey everyone, I am looking to feature some indie artists who do craft shows and festivals. Is that you?
I’m looking for your best tips for selling your art at these shows, tips for applying, why you like to sell … Read More ...
DIY Jersey Macrame Hanging Planter
Since both Plants and Macrame are really popular and trendy right now, I just had to share this tutorial that Rachel posted. Rachel is co-creator of the blog Adventures In Making, and she’s always coming up with fabulous projects like … Read More ...
Blog Handmade Link Up
It’s time for another week of Blog Handmade! What is that? It is a weekly feature I started here at Indie Crafts that will goes up every Friday!
Blog Handmade is a weekly link up by indiecrafts.craftgossip.com where handmade bloggers … Read More ...
Have your own business? Here are 5 Characteristics of Entrepreneurs
Do you have your own handmade business (or small business of any type)? Would you say you are a entrepreneur?
Entrepreneur means “a person who organizes and manages any enterprise, especially a business, usually with considerable initiative and risk.”, … Read More ...
Indie Artist Interview with Jo Scott
DIY Space Gift Wrap
Are you a fan of the galaxy and space trend, or just a nerd (like me!) ?? Here’s a fabulous tutorial for how to make space themed gift wrapping paper, and how to use it with a DIY TARDIS gift … Read More ...
4 Top Tips for Selling Clothing on Etsy
Do you make and sell clothing online? Whether that is on etsy, store envy, or another online market, I think these tips from the folks on the Etsy blog will definitely be helpful to you.
They recommend things like taking … Read More ...
8 Ways To Dress Up Your Canvas Sneakers
Shoes are something that most love, but have a hard time finding the perfect pair. If you are one of those who just cant seem to find exactly what you are looking for, why not make your own? These 8 … Read More ...
DIY Paint Chip Phone Case
Looking for a quick and easy project? Create a colorful phone case with this easy project that uses paint chips from the hardware store. It takes less than 30 minutes, and of course there are endless color possibilities! Sage shared … Read More ...
5 Ways to Treat Your Blog More Like a Business
If you have a blog or handmade business you will want to read this article by my favorite blog, A Beautiful Mess. Elsie and Emma are huge blogging and handmade business inspirations for me and their business is extremely successful, … Read More ...
What Does Etsy Means to You?
Back in June, Etsy celebrated 10 years as a global community of makers, inventors, and collectors. How cool, right? Well, to celebrate this awesome occasion, the folks at etsy rounded up some of their favorite responses of the question they … Read More ...
Shop Handmade Link Up
It’s time for another week of Shop handmade! What is it? It is a weekly feature here at Indie Crafts called Shop Handmade where you can link up your Etsy shops. These posts will go up every Monday!
Shop Handmade … Read More ...