The Leeds Craft Mafia was founded in Autumn 2006 when Michelle Duxbury-Townsley got together a group of crafty ladies who are dedicated to spreading the word of the crafting revolution and DIY ethos across the fair city of Leed. They … Read More ...
Is your gent a smart squid?
These hand screened ties by toybreaker on Etsy are a great idea for indie office wear! According to the artist “This original illustration with a human brain superimposed on a cuttlefish will tell the world that you got smarts. Cuttlefish…cuddlefish…too … Read More ...
Maker Faire Comes to Austin, Texas
This past May, a jaw-dropping 45,000 people gathered at the San Mateo Fairgrounds in California for an event some called, “The Woodstock for inventors.” — A one-of-a-kind event for tech geeks, crafty hipsters, DIY lovers, and basically, anyone who builds … Read More ...
Kitchen Kitsch Patterns
Crochetroo.etsy.com has some fun crochet patterns from Downunder
From kitchen kitsch patterns and Aussie NativeBirds
Check out the finished projects or the very inexpensive patterns to make your own.
Peng Peng Bears and Sock Monkeys
If you take one look at this site you’ll be hooked by these incredibly sweet and well made little bears. Artist Peng Peng Kalyman has been making these sweeties since 2002 and gaining notice all over the country! Check out … Read More ...
Shop and support WAHMs
5 Minutes for Mom is a website for networking and finding shops run by Work At Home Moms (WAHM). Check out this lovely site that brings the global community of WAHMs together.
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Nut and Bee Stationary
Annette Lauder in Auckland, New Zealand is the creative force behind Nut and Bee. All these adorable goods are made from her own designs. She even posts drawings on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays on her sketchbook blog where fans … Read More ...
Subscribe to The Sampler and support indie community…..
The Sampler is an innovative marketing & promotional tool for indie businesses. Each month, independent crafters, artists, shops, zines and record labels, send samples and promotional materials to a contribution pool. All the samples are photographed, posted to the site… Read More ...
Etsy.com Makes Payment Errors
Esty.com has made some changes to their billing process and as a result all etsy store owners should
be aware of some of the errors which may come your credit cards way.
Check out the announcement on their website to … Read More ...
Indie Emporium Tulsa
Indie Emporium is happening this October 26th/27th in beautiful downtown Tulsa. The show will feature the hippest craft vendors, a fashion show of all handmade clothing and accessories, make-and-take crafting stations, a fine arts gallery space, workshops and demos led … Read More ...
Guardian Angel Survival Kit
Craftbits.com has a cute little gift thats sure to be a hit amongst your friends.
The Guardian Angel Survival Kit is easy to put together and is perfect for last minute quick gifts.
Some of the things you will need … Read More ...
More Indie Craft Events
For a full list of Indie Craft Events please visit the archived posts on our main page.
Here you will find all the posts relevant to indie crafts before this blog was created.… Read More ...
Ipod Fertility Pouch
 Fertility or rather infertility is nothing to be laughed at but you have to have a giggle
over these IPod pouches from Stitchpixie.com with straggling sperm trying to reach the egg.
If you don’t have an Ipod never fear … Read More ...
Sweet Baby Bowtique
 Sweet Baby Bowtique is a mom-owned, mom-run business. As the mother of 5 children, 2 of which being little girls, Jennifer wanted to accessorize her little girls in hair accessories that were not only adorable to look at but … Read More ...
Collar Factory
The collar factory is a online store providing custom collars. You can purchase pr-made collars or design your own with the easy to follow selection guide that allows you to control your choices.
If collars are not for you then … Read More ...