The purchase of my print Gocco machine had changed my crafty life! The Save Gocco site says “Japanese fans have enjoyed using “print gocco” for over 25 years. as such, interest in the system has run it’s course in japan. … Read More ...
Craft Zine Vol 4
The lastet issue of Craft Zine has hit the newsstands! I had the pleasure of perusing it already. There are a ton of inspirational projects and interviews! Everything from extracting squid ink to an interview with Annie Weinert, renowned … Read More ...
Yael Frankel’s Miniature Art Creations…
I saw Yael’s work on Etsy and was entranced by her ability to mix paper, fabric and ink into whimsical and wearable art! Yael is a 39 year old mother of two children (12 and 9 years old) and graphic … Read More ...
Etsy Feature – Apak
“Aaron and Ayumi Piland are two physically separate beings who are united in art as APAK“. This quirky couple design, print and publish their own line of greeting cards and zines. Many of their designs, such as this cute … Read More ...
Pricing Your Crafts
One of the biggest challenges of being an Indie Crafter is knowing what your work is worth in the larger craft market. As a good starting point for those of you who are just beginning I found this About.com article … Read More ...
Amigurumi Patterns from Ana Paula
Ana Paula Rimoli is the proud mom of Oli & Martina. Oli turned 4 in April and Martina was born last September 12! They are the inspiration for all the toys she makes. She has great talent for designing the … Read More ...
U-handbag….a bag maker’s heaven!
U-handbag is literally the one stop shop for all your handbag making and selling needs. This UK shop is comprehensive! Offering free tutorials for making lovely creations such as the Pleated Pouch of Apples to blog posts about the sales … Read More ...
CROQ – A Zine For Crafters!
CROQ is a crafty zine written by a team of awesome crafty collaborators around the USA. Articles range from DIY projects, vegan recipes, interviews with influential crafters and indie business owners, and calls to craftivism. This zine is only on … Read More ...
Lovely Pear Day….
I love Marilyn Patrizio! Her charming illustrations are made into sweet accessories and fun stationary! Her Etsy Store is stocked full of goodies such as the Smiling Pear Charm. This charm was handmade by Oscar Nieto and is in … Read More ...
What’s Up Chicken Butt?
These charming Chicken Butt cards appeal to the chicken lover in me and will get most people to crack a smile. They are handmade with a a Gocco screen printing machine by Dixie and Clint of Young and With It … Read More ...
Mafia Made 2007
The San Francisco Craft Mafia are at it again with their successful Mafia Made trunk show! Get your holiday shopping started early and beat the rush! The Mafia Made Winter Trunk show will be held October 21, 2007 at the … Read More ...
Meet UK’s Craftiest…
The Leeds Craft Mafia was founded in Autumn 2006 when Michelle Duxbury-Townsley got together a group of crafty ladies who are dedicated to spreading the word of the crafting revolution and DIY ethos across the fair city of Leed. They … Read More ...
Is your gent a smart squid?
These hand screened ties by toybreaker on Etsy are a great idea for indie office wear! According to the artist “This original illustration with a human brain superimposed on a cuttlefish will tell the world that you got smarts. Cuttlefish…cuddlefish…too … Read More ...
Maker Faire Comes to Austin, Texas
This past May, a jaw-dropping 45,000 people gathered at the San Mateo Fairgrounds in California for an event some called, “The Woodstock for inventors.” — A one-of-a-kind event for tech geeks, crafty hipsters, DIY lovers, and basically, anyone who builds … Read More ...
Peng Peng Bears and Sock Monkeys
If you take one look at this site you’ll be hooked by these incredibly sweet and well made little bears. Artist Peng Peng Kalyman has been making these sweeties since 2002 and gaining notice all over the country! Check out … Read More ...