Want to know what glue you need for your current craft project? This great glue guide by Allison at Dream a Little Bigger will help you decide just which adhesive you need to use to glue one thing onto another- … Read More ...
6 Steps to a Successful Handmade Wholesale Business
Have you ever considered selling your handmade products wholesale or in local shops? Whether you have or not, if it sounds interesting to you I would recommend reading this helpful blog post by Carmen Whitehead. She shares tips for having … Read More ...
How to Get More Followers: An Infographic for Creative Pros
As an indie business owner I’ve got accounts on multiple social medias to help promote my etsy shop/blog. It can be tricky trying to get followers to see your work. The folks over at CreativeLive turned some awesome insights from … Read More ...
Craft Photography Tips: Styling Ideas and Inspiration
If you run an etsy shop, or any other type of online crafting business you know how important good photography is! Even if you are just taking photos with your phone for instagram, you try to style them to look … Read More ...
A HUGE List of Free Resources to Help Run Your Indie Business
Hey Indie Craft Business Owners! I know running your own business can be super tough, which is why I wanted to share this great post by Holly Reisem Hanna with you guys! Holly put together a post with a list … Read More ...
5 Reasons to Add Teaching to Your Creative Business
I know we are all creative here, and that a lot of us even sell our handmade products on Etsy shops., craft fairs, etc. But, have you ever thought of expanding your little indie craft business by teaching others?
Marie … Read More ...
5 Tips for a Clutter Free Craft Space
Clutter free craft room? Is there such a thing? It’s what I am striving for but I am not there yet. Rebecca at Simple as That put together a list of some of her best tips to get that clutter … Read More ...
Be a Craft Fair Success
Summer is a season of fairs and festivals, and if you’re a crafter, you’re probably gearing up for your next big craft fair. Whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a first-timer, you’re probably aware that these events can be hectic … Read More ...
How to Make Fabric Labels at Home
Here is a step by step video tutorial for how to make fabric labels at home, by Domenica Tootell at Easy Sewing For Beginners. Domenica also includes a step by step photo tutorial along with a downloadable PDF as well.… Read More ...
Set Up Your Craft Show Booth Quickly
Participating in craft shows can be a great way to get your handmade products out into the world and connect with potential customers. However, setting up your booth for a craft show can be a daunting task, especially if you … Read More ...
Craft Business Tip- How to plan your year ahead
For my fellow Indie Business owners, crafters and bloggers- Here are some fantastic tips for staying organised and making a plan for your business from the Mollie Makes blog.
Mollie Makes caught up with the three successful makers behind And … Read More ...
Five IKEA Products For Craft Storage
When it comes to organizing craft studios, IKEA is a great option! Their cube bookcase and their Raskog cart are 2 Ikea products that I have in my studio. What about you? How many Ikea products do you own?
Nancy … Read More ...
30 Craft Tips You Need to Know
I love a good craft tip, Don’t you? Here are 30 craft tips and tricks rounded up by Hani Shabbir at Craftionary. Hani shares tips to help all sorts of crafting and DIY home projects.
A few of these I … Read More ...
The Best Places to Buy Supplies for Your Handmade Products
Where do you purchase supplies for your handmade projects and products? Do you have a favorite local store or is it mostly online? Rebecca George from the Creative Income blog is sharing her top places to buy crafting supplies online.… Read More ...
The Psychology of Sales at a Craft Show
Craft fairs can be exciting and daunting at the same time, especially if you’re a first-timer. The idea of displaying your handmade goods, chatting with potential customers, and making sales can be thrilling, but it can also be nerve-wracking to … Read More ...