Do you have an email newsletter for your indie blog or shop? I do, but admittedly have not sent an email out in about a year… oops!
Abby Glassenberg’s email newsletter is the #1 driver of sales to her online … Read More ...
Indie Artist Interview with Amy Byrne
Hey guys, today I’m thrilled to have Amy Byrne from Random Acts of Amy! I love interviewing other fellow artists and getting to know them so I’m super happy to have Amy here today.
Lets get to know her:
Who … Read More ...
Advice for Working With Consignment Shops
Have you ever worked with a consignment shop, selling your art? I haven’t, Although I have been asked if I wanted to.
Carolyn Wainscott has worked with consignment shops for a few years now and she wrote up a post … Read More ...
Craft Fail? Why crafts shouldn’t be Pinterest Perfect
Here is a really inspiring and interesting article by Menucha on the Moms and Crafters blog all about “Craft Fails” and why you shouldn’t try for perfection. She says:
“Do you struggle with crafting because the results don’t live up … Read More ...
5 Networking Business Strategies for Indie Crafters (Part 1)
Are you one of the many creative business owners who hear the word networking and feel uncomfortable? Me too. And Marie from the Creative Income blog feels the same way. However she is sharing a few different strategies for using … 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 ...
5 Ways to Treat Your Blog More Like a Business
If you have a blog or handmade business you will want to read this article by my favorite blog, A Beautiful Mess. Elsie and Emma are huge blogging and handmade business inspirations for me and their business is extremely successful, … Read More ...
Stitch Rock 2015 Vendor Submissions Open
Make sure your scissors are sharp and your sewing machines well-oiled because Stitch Rock 2015 vendor submissions are NOW OPEN!
You can apply on their website here- www.RockTheStitch.com
If you are in or around Delray Beach, Florida I would recommend … Read More ...
Casting Call for DIY Show
HEY DIYer’s!Have you ever wanted to be on TV? I wanted to let you guys know about a fantastic opportunity! JS Casting is working on a new show and is looking for a new talent for a major cable design … Read More ...
5 Tips on Writing an Artist Statement
Have you ever been asked to write and artist statement? I haven’t, but when asked to write something “about me” I totally forget who I am. It’s so hard!
Carmen from The Artcademy wrote up 5 tips for writing and … Read More ...
Free Online Design Tool for Business Cards
Today I wanted to let you guys know about a new website, Cardette.com. Susy Fontaine is an artist (just like us) and she created the site and base templates with artists, crafters, and creative people in mind (big areas … Read More ...
Who’s Got Talent? A Global Artisan Showcase 2015
Today I wanted to let you know about a new blog series on the blog post DIY Crush called ‘Global Artisan Showcase’! Very talented designers of all kinds of crafting areas will get featured once they get discovered.
… Read More ...Denise says:
3 Ways to Market Your Art with Pinterest
I share posts from The Artcademy all the time, and for a good reason! They are a fabulous resource for Indie Artists like you and me! Megan from The Artcademy sent in a link to one of the latest posts, … Read More ...
DIY Reversible Wood Table Top Tutorial
If you’re a blogger or an indie artist, you’ll know that taking good photos is always extremely important! Here is a great idea for taking better blog and product photos. Mike from Semi Sweet Designs shared how he made his … Read More ...
Teaching Your First Art Workshop
Here is another fantastic resource from The Artcademy! This is perfect for those of you who may be considering teaching art.
They say: “One successful stream of income for artists is teaching art classes or workshops. Teaching others your techniques … Read More ...