Monday means it’s time for the Etsy Shop of the Week. This week’s featured shop is Running Withe Scissors. Running Withe Scissors creator Barbara has been sharing her love of paper and scrapbooking with others for 35 years and … Read More ...
12 Lessons for Selling at Shows and Fairs – Resin Obsession
This is an older post, but I love sharing this kind of thing when I find it in case anyone missed it initially. Resin Obsession blogged about the 12 lessons learned from selling jewelry at art shows and craft fairs… Read More ...
Glowheart – ElectronicGirlGifts
Valentines Day approaches and if you’re looking for something personal, with a little glow to it, then you need to check out Electronic Girl Gifts. The shop focuses on what artist AnnMarie calls “techno-crafting”, crafting that incorporates technology to … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – SammysGrammy
Alright folks, it’s Monday! And that means another Etsy Shop of the Week. This week’s featured seller is SammysGrammy. I know a lot of crafters out there–myself included–love Anthropologie. And SammysGrammy artist Rita draws her inspiration from that love … Read More ...
I Heart Art Valentines Online Craft Workshop – Punk Projects
Now that the first rush of January/new year inspiration has waned, I often find myself wondering what to craft. If you’re like me and could use a little inspiration, one of the best ways is to take a class like … Read More ...
Robot iPhone Dock – Valliswood
If you liked the wooden Lego minifig from last week, then you’ve got to check out the incredible work of Valliswood. Valliswood creates one of a kind mobile phone docks out of beautiful pieces of wood. Most of his … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – MaeMaeMills
This weeks featured Etsy Shop is MaeMaeMills. MaeMaeMills is a shop chock full of fun, feminine jewelry, made by artist Megan Milliken. Just flipping through the shop listings like this Hot Pink and Black Bow Necklace makes me smile. … Read More ...
Indie Business – Paper Diamonds Clothing Co.
There are certain things Pacific Northwesterners treasure–good coffee, good music, entrepreneurs, and good, comfortable clothes. Paper Diamonds Clothing Co. falls squarely into two of those categories. The indie company creates quality screen printed tees, beanies, and sweatshirts as well … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – KeyBoogie
This week’s featured Etsy shop is KeyBoogie. KeyBoogie features the works of artist Gena Scott, who finds inspiration in vintage items, especially keys. As Gena says in her about page, “keys hold magic and mystery and each one has … Read More ...
30 Ways to Promote Your Blog – LaunchGrowJoy
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was work on your blogging, here is a must read infographic for you. Launch Grow Joy, a website devoted to ideas and strategies to help you succeed in marketing your products. This infographic … Read More ...
Etsy Shop of the Week – LaurieHaines
A new year and a new feature for IndieCrafts! Once a week, I’ll be featuring an Etsy seller and their shop, highlighting great indie crafts and the crafters who make them.
This week’s seller is Laurie Haines. Laurie is … Read More ...
Wooden Peg Dolls – Happy Abby
Cute, cheerful, and adorable. I’m pretty sure there are other adjectives to describe Happy Abby’s wooden peg dolls, but “happy” seems to cover it. I’m not sure anyone could feel anything else while looking at these peg dolls. There’s … Read More ...
Craft Show Tips – Dirty Laundry {the blog}
It’s that time of the year again, when Indie crafters the world over break out their plastic tubs and tables and head out to sell at Holiday themed bazaars. If you’re braving the holiday show for the first time (or … Read More ...
The Falconer – OcultoSteamMasks
Wow. I’ve got to say, some of the artists working in the steampunk costume genre are just incredible. Like Oculto Steam Masks, who handcrafts one of a kind masks featuring vintage and antique pieces mixed with rivets, gears, and gorgeous … Read More ...
Craft Themed Humor Pins – SmirkingGoddess
Looking for the perfect humorous gift for the crafter in your life? Check out SmirkingGoddess Etsy store, where you can pick up craft and other themed pins for the quirky crafter in your life. Like this one featuring a … Read More ...