Do you watch TV? I know most of us do. It can be a real time sucker and can suck the creative energy right out of me. If you wish you had more time in the day, or if you’re … Read More ...
7 Tips to getting ahead start on Holiday Crafting and DIY Gifts
Do you make handmade gifts for your friends and family for Christmas? I would say about 80% of my gifts are all handmade. I start early though, and I have a whole secret pinterest board with gift ideas.
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DIY Marbled Canister
Learn how to create a simple DIY Marbled Canister in a few easy steps and with simple supplies!
Amy from Delineate your Dwelling is continuing to rock the marbling trend! She has done marbled notebooks, clothes pins and now this … Read More ...
10 Best plug-ins for your Indie Business Website
If you’re an indie business owner or artist with a wordpress.org site, than this post is for you! In this post Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs is sharing her top 10 wordpress plugins that she use for her art business … Read More ...
Easy Pistachio Shell Art
If you love munching on pistachios, then this fun recycling tutorial is for you! Zoe Feast from Creative in Chicago reused washed pistachio shells with some Sharpies and glue. I am not a fan of pistachios, but if I was, … Read More ...
DIY Image transfer with inkjet printer
Here is a really neat way to do that popular image transfer technique. Usually you see it done with laser printers, of gel mediums, but Ronja Lotte did it using a normal inkjet printer and freezer paper! She says:
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The BEST Christmas Craft Booth Inspiration
It’s November already, so I’m sure you know that Christmas is sneaking up fast. As Indie Businesses we have to get ready for that holiday rush! If you’re selling at any craft fairs this season, have you planned out your … 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!
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DIY Colorful Art Clothespins
Clothespins are a pretty genius invention, aren’t they? You can you them for laundry, obviously, but they are also great in the crafting world! You can use them to hold things together, to display photos, or to hang things up! … Read More ...
How to Sell MORE at a Craft Fair
If you have been selling your handmade goods at craft shows for a while now, then you may be wondering what you can do to increase sales. Maybe getting a card reader? Or vending at larger craft fairs?
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15 Amazing Nail Polish Crafts
Have you seen the nail polish crafts trend yet? I have not really jumped on that band wagon yet as I don’t own many bottles of nail polish, but if you then you should put it to use in your … Read More ...
Share your Handmade Halloween Costumes!
Happy Halloween! If you made your own costumes this Halloween, I would love to see them! Feel free to use the link up below to share pictures or links to blog posts of your handmade Halloween costumes!
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DIY Memento Mori Ribbons
Hey everyone, Happy Halloween! Do you have any fun plans for the holiday? What about for Dia De Los Muertos, the Day of the Dead, tomorrow? If you have a few extra minutes this weekend, then you have time to … Read More ...
3 Copywriting Mistakes That Are Losing You Sales
As an indie business owner, what do you know about copywriting? I admittedly do not know as much as I probably should.
Over on the Creative Live blog, Lisa Jacobs reveals the surprising copywriting mistakes that cause makers to lose … Read More ...
5 Last Minute Halloween Costumes
Halloween is tomorrow! Can you believe it is here already? Well it is, and if you do not already have a costume picked out, then maybe one of these would work for you? I think all of these are great … Read More ...