Do you keep an art journal? I do, and it’s a great creative hobby. If you don’t, maybe you’re interested?
As Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs says: “The beginning of the year is a wonderful time to start new things … Read More ...
18 Tips To Bring Your Colouring To The Next Level
We all love adult coloring, right? It is extremely relaxing, helps reduce stress, and is fun, obviously.
Sometimes it’s nice to just color in the lines, but sometimes you add in extra details right? I do. So does Millie Marotta… Read More ...
5 Ways to Grow Your Creative Business with Holiday Cards
This is a post by Rachel Gregg, Content Marketing Lead,CreativeLive
Editor’s Note: In this post, Rachel Gregg of CreativeLive, Shares a 5 step guide on how to use mail to grow your indie craft business during the holiday season.… Read More ...
5 Craft Show Must Haves
Holiday Craft Show Season is in full swing! I went to a craft show this past weekend and saw so many fabulous indie artsits. Are you doing any craft shows this season? If so you may want to check out … Read More ...
9 ways to Create a More Productive Home Office
As indie business owners, or “stay at home artists”, sometimes it can be hard to be productive at home, At least for me. The folks over at MADE put together this helpful info graphic on 9 ways you can … Read More ...
Pricing for Profit: Make it a Family Tradition
This is a post by Rachel Gregg, Content Marketing Lead, CreativeLive
Editor’s Note: In this post, Rachel Gregg of CreativeLive, reflects on the economic impact crafting can have on a maker’s well-being and how to price your handmade goods … Read More ...
10 Ways to Boost Your Creativity in Less Than 10 Minutes
This is a really interesting read by Brit+Co over on Levo.com. Brit+Co are sharing their top 10 tips for being more creative in JUST 10 minutes. These are simple things, so that’s perfect for most of us, right? They say:… Read More ...
How to Track Business Expenses: 8 Tips for the Small Business Owner
For me, the worst part about owning my own indie business is the money stuff, business expenses, etc. It can be confusing. That is why Vicki O’Dell is sharing her top 8 tips for tracking your business expenses. She says:… Read More ...
Be more productive! Stop watching TV for an hour.
Do you watch TV? I know most of us do. It can be a real time sucker and can suck the creative energy right out of me. If you wish you had more time in the day, or if you’re … Read More ...
7 Tips to getting ahead start on Holiday Crafting and DIY Gifts
Do you make handmade gifts for your friends and family for Christmas? I would say about 80% of my gifts are all handmade. I start early though, and I have a whole secret pinterest board with gift ideas.
Marie from … Read More ...
The BEST Christmas Craft Booth Inspiration
It’s November already, so I’m sure you know that Christmas is sneaking up fast. As Indie Businesses we have to get ready for that holiday rush! If you’re selling at any craft fairs this season, have you planned out your … Read More ...
How to Sell MORE at a Craft Fair
If you have been selling your handmade goods at craft shows for a while now, then you may be wondering what you can do to increase sales. Maybe getting a card reader? Or vending at larger craft fairs?
Vikki O’Dell … Read More ...
Product Photography Tips for Crafters + Paper Crafting giveaway
As I’m sure you know, photography plays a huge role for indie artists and businesses. Photography tips are always a good thing to read in my opinion so I definitely wanted to share these with you.
Candice Stringham of My … Read More ...
16 Tips for Getting Your Etsy Treasury on the Front Page
Alright Indie Business Owners, Have you ever wished one of theEtsy Treasuries you have made would make it to the etsy front page? Me too.
Why would you want that? Well for one thing, just to say “I made … Read More ...
5 easy tips to balance kids and being an Etsy shop owner.
Are you both a Mom and an Indie Artist trying to sell your work on Etsy? If so you may want to read these tips by Diana at MOGUL. She is sharing 5 easy ideas for balancing kids and … Read More ...