Hey there! I recently stumbled upon an article by Create and Thrive that outlines 10 must-do things for anyone looking to start a successful online craft business. As someone who has dabbled in the world of online crafting, I found … Read More ...
8 Craft Fair Trends You Must See
I stumbled across this list of 8 Craft Fair Trends that are popular right now. Things like using trunks and hat boxes to display your art, or using wooden crates. If you’re doing any craft shows this summer, take … Read More ...
The art of chasing a dream
Alisa Burke is one of my favorite artists and recently she posted on her blog about “The Art of Chasing a Dream”, where she talks about her journey as an artist, and some important lessons she’s learned.
There are … Read More ...
Packaging Tips and Tricks
Alison from Adventures in Making shared some tips for packaging your handmade items to sell! As Alison says “Packaging can go a long way to making your goods more valuable. The right kind of packaging can make a big … Read More ...
Indie Craft Sampler- Monthly Sample Boxes From Indie Artists
Coming This September! Indie Craft Sampler is a new monthly subscription box that focuses on indie crafts! Each month a new box can be mailed to you full of handcrafted goods & services. It sounds kind of like Birch Box … Read More ...
Martha Stewart American Made
Calling all Creative Entrepreneurs!
Nominations are officially open for Martha Stewart’s Third Annual American Made. Through August 29th, creative entrepreneurs from across the country can nominate themselves or other aspiring makers for a chance to be recognized … Read More ...
22 Blogging Resources
This post is for those of you that are indie bloggers- Punk Projects has a list of 22 good resources for bloggers. Even if you’re not all that new to blogging, you still might learn something new.
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5 Books Every Creative Business Owner Should Read
As indie business owners, we all hit highs and low. To stay inspired, try reading other people’s success stories to find out how they overcome difficulties and navigate the world of business. These 5 books are worth reading and should … Read More ...
Photography Basics For Bloggers
Photography is an essential skill for any blogger and for most one of the most intimidating tools to learn. Rachel at Adventures in Making is sharing her favorite tips and tricks for photography! If you like to share photos of … Read More ...
BIZ: How To Prepare For Your First Craft Show
Applying for your first ever craft show? Adventures in Making has some tips to help make your experience fun and successful, plus advice from seasoned craft show vendors and a helpful, free printable checklist of must-have items you should have … Read More ...
Spark Ecourse – Rekindle Your Passion for Blogging
If you’re an indie blogger who is running out of inspiration, this one is for you!
Spark is a 30-day email course designed to rekindle your passion for blogging — it’s the fuel you need to get back into your … Read More ...
No Sew Business Card Holder
This no-sew business card holder made from leather and glue is both stylish and simple! Lauren shows you how to create your own and how to stencil on a cute design to further embellish it!
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7 Quick Tips to Start an Etsy Shop – EverythingEtsy.com
Everything Etsy, as the name suggests, is such a great resource for etsy/handmade shop owners. This time they’ve shared 7 quick tips to start an Etsy shop. I’ve had my shop for over a year, but my Sister … Read More ...
15 Great Reasons to Start an Etsy Shop – EverythingEtsy.com
Have you been considering starting an etsy shop? Everything Etsy put together 15 great reasons to do so. These are really great, and they might help you out if you’re curious about having a shop.
Get them here- 15 … Read More ...
7 DIY Business Card Holders
Everything Etsy has rounded up 7 amazing business card holders. If you have an indie business, you probably have business cards, and these handy holders might be just what you need!
See them here- 7 DIY Business Card Holders … Read More ...