Since Summer time is over I wanted to share this tutorial that was shared over on the Dream a Little Bigger Blog.
This tote bag has a geometric pencil design and as Ama Ryllis says “is easy to paint even … Read More ...
Instagram now allows Landscape and Portrait Formats!
Hey guys, I have some great news! In addition to the normal square format posts — you can now share photos and videos in both portrait and landscape orientation on Instagram. There were third party apps before now that would … Read More ...
DIY Painted Wooden Hangers
Here is a great idea for decorating and adding a personal touch to a college dorm, or even just for adding a fun bit of color to your closet! This tutorial for creating painted wooden hangers was posted by Amy … Read More ...
Blog Hand Made 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 ...
Can you Trust Etsy? ‘Etsy’s Richest Seller’ Explains Why She’s Suddenly Leaving
If you’re an Etsy shop owner or a fan of handmade clothing, you might be familiar with the name Alicia Shaffer. She is the founder of Three Bird Nest, a successful Etsy shop that was once considered the richest seller … Read More ...
DIY Pressed Leaf Bookmarks
These bookmarks are a great way to use the dried pressed leaves many of us have sitting in books or flower presses since last fall. The tutorial was shared on Instructables and I think it’s pretty great! I love autumn … Read More ...
Craft Fair Tips and Lessons Learned
You can learn a lot from attending just one craft fair. Here are some of really great tips and lessons learned by ChiWei at One Dog woof!
She attended a craft show with her friend, selling crocheted hats and accessorizes … Read More ...
DIY enamel camping cup
Get into the camping spirit with this DIY enamel camping cup
made by Sarah on the Look What I Made blog. It’s easy to make- you use a lacquer paint pen on a classic blue enamel camping cup.
I think … Read More ...
How To Greet Your Customers During Craft Shows
Here are some good tips for talking to your customers while selling your work at a craft fair. This is a great article over at Craft Maker Pro that has “Do’s and Don’ts” for greeting potential buyers.
… Read More ...They say: “Greeting
DIY Shadow Box Storage
I love it when organizing and art combine into one project, don’t you? Well, Katie from Running with a Glue Gun is over on the Blitsy blog showing how to create this really cool shadow box storage! These shadow boxes … Read More ...
10 Tips for Craft Fair Booth Design
Hey Indie Crafters! I think this post by Janie on the Dear handmade Life blog is super helpful for artists doing craft fairs. She shares 10 different tips for designing a booth.
… Read More ...She says: “You have your entire product line
Easy DIY Back To School Art Jar!
Are you ready for a fun and super easy back to school craft project? Try Making an art jar for a teacher or to encourage creativity in a little one going back to school this fall with this tutorial from … 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 ...
5 Tips For Staying on Top of Your Emails
Today I wanted to share these tips for staying on top of your ever growing email list. What does staying on top of your emails have to do with crafting, you ask? Well as an indie business owner or Etsy… Read More ...
Why You Should Research Craft Fairs Before You Apply
Here is a good tip for anyone that does craft shows. When you’re researching shows to sell at, be sure to really spend some time researching it before you apply and make sure it is a good fit for you … Read More ...