Jenna Z pointed me to her cool blog SwapDex that links you to many indie swaps on the web. She’d done a great job of cataloging blog based swaps and even puts them into swap theme and item categories for … Read More ...
db Clay V3:Green Accessories pt. 1
Based in NE Portland, indie business db Clay creates unique wallets called pocket art. They have developed a proprietary printing process for transferring conceptual artwork and photographs onto their custom textile prior to stitching their one-of-a-kind fabric into a strong … Read More ...
Swap-Bot: A Crafty Swap Paradise
Swap-bot is a great online resource for the indie craft swapper! This is a moderated site that enables people to sign up for preexisting swaps or start their own . Users get profiles and the swaps are rated so you … Read More ...
Axelhoney does it good
I have been a fan of Melissa Contreras work for the last couple years. A native Californian, Melissa currently resides in Fresno, CA. She worked for many years as a graphic designer, but now Melissa works mostly with gouache and … Read More ...
September Sampler Share
My September Sampler came with great anticipation on my part! Lots of goodies this month, especially appealing to my tactile senses! My September favorites:
I’ve had an obsession with letter press lately. So getting the charming blue gift cards from … Read More ...
August Sampler Share Out
So I got my August Sampler on my birthday! Which was a while ago I have to admit. I was totally enamoured with all my goodies so I have to share even if it is a whole month late! My … Read More ...
Little Odd Forest
“In August 2004, Forestprints Design was officially brought into this world by Singaporean designer, Lynda Lye, with her need for more quirky, odd and colorful things with spunk and personality.” Her web shop Little Odd Forest launched that same year. … Read More ...
Bead and Button Show
The Bead & Button Show — the world’s largest consumer bead show — returns to Milwaukee’s Midwest Airlines Center June 1-8, 2008. Attendees can register for any of the Show’s 500 classes and workshops available for all skill levels June … Read More ...
Craft Zine Pattern Podcast & Theresa Levy
Craft Zine is on the cutting edge of technology! A while ago they started delivering free patterns over iTunes. This week’s pattern is my favorite to date! Pictured here is the adorable plush mouse pattern by the talented Theresa … Read More ...
Artitude Zine
Artitude is a wonderful zine that is packed full of beautiful artwork tips, projects, techniques, artist’s profiles and more! Editor Suzann Simanaitis really puts passion and dedication to this publication. The contributors are all thoughtful and innovative. Past issues include … Read More ...
Go Make Art
Go-Make-Art.com is a new website where you can get ideas for using art as a tool for self-discovery, self-development and self-expression. On this site you can learn art and craft techniques, find inspiration for your own projects and learn about … Read More ...
Bazaar Bizarre San Francisco
Bazaar Bizarre began in 2001 in the Boston-area as a hodge-podge of friends and acquaintances cobbling together their handcrafted DIY wares to sell and staging an offbeat entertainment extravaganza. The Bazaars in Boston, Cleveland, Los Angeles and San Francisco happen … Read More ...
Red Sheep Yarn
Owner Lynn Li of Etsy shop Red Sheep Yarn proclaims “I provide a bevy of handspun yarn, woven items, bath products and the occasional redneck leather goods. Sometimes I might throw in an occasional sewn item, such as quilts. I … Read More ...
The Creative Bazaar
The Creative Bazaar is looking for people to donate promotional items for their upcoming events. They will be giving away items in 100 goodie bags to registered attendees of justBe…Connected and at a promo table set up at The Creative … Read More ...
Tiny Warbler Handmade Plush
Tiny Warbler is a charming Etsy shop run by Vancouver artist Kate, enjoys making things by hand.
By day she is a freelance photographer’s assistant and by night a maker of these soft and whimsical animals. Her hand stitched details … Read More ...
