Creative entrepreneurs know how challenging managing multiple social media accounts can be. Sketching new designs on a drafting table or stitching away in front of a sewing machine creates the content that defines a successful presence and builds up your audience. Maintaining orders and answering emails is a delicate art that few can balance while putting their creative life and process in front of all to see.
These 21 crafters have managed to hold down their handmade forts while sustaining an active and robust Instagram account. They deserve all the likes.
1. Girls Can Tell
Beautifully illustrated designs printed onto tea towels has been a staple for Girls Can Tell. Sara’s feed not only showcases her skills but how her housewares can be incorporated into everyday use.
2. Thread the Wick
Chelsea embroiders original designs and a few pop culture inspired catch phrases which embody the spirit of Thread the Wick’s feed.
3. Opposite of Far
Enter a land of child-like frolic as you scroll the the feed of Opposite of Far. Not only will you enjoy photographic testimonials but they have created wonderful collaborations with other children designers.
4. The Good Twin
Pins, pugs, and paper goods are crafted to make a stunning photo gallery for LA designer, Katie Wilson.
5. TL Yarn Crafts
Crochet is bae in the subdued color palette of fiber artist TL Yarn Crafts. Toni showcases the range and beauty of crochet in all its delicate glory.
6. Ashley Goldberg
Allowing the world that surrounds you to influence what you create is how pattern designer Ashley Goldberg shares her feed with followers.
7. Oxford Pennant
Showcasing team pride and personal mottos with vintage style has given Oxford Pennant a growing fan base.
8. Twinkie Chan
A feed filled with bright, bubble gum pops of color not only depicts the artist behind Twinkie Chan but also plays into the fibery food world she crochets.
9. Tugboat Printshop
This husband and wife owned shop allows followers to experience the hand carved woodcut process which produces intricate prints inspired by nature.
10. Wary Meyers
The “clean” lines and modern images making up the Wary Meyers photo stream reflects the style of their soap and candle company.
11. Jesiiii
With over 73,000 followers Jesiii takes her followers on a visual journey of her artistic process while capturing her daily life in vivid detail.
12. Yao Cheng Design
Delicate brush strokes and soft watercolor hues paints the setting for Yao Chang’s social media presence.
13. Parrott Design Studios
Parrott Design Studio offers cheerful quotes and a glimpse into their letterpress studio based out of a farmhouse in Maine.
14. Tiro Tiro Jewelry
Bold lines with deliberate and well-thought-out pops of color make up Tiro Tiro’s jewelry line and Instagram feed.
15. Horrible Adorbables
Whimsical, felted taxidermy come alive in cleverly crafted creatures by artist Jordan Elise.
16. Tiny Hands Jewelry
Mei Pak shares sweet treats and eats, all from polymer clay, that fit comfortably in the palm of your hand or around your neck.
17. Rashida Coleman Hale
A striking visual collection of illustrations turned patterns set the tone for Rashida Coleman’s fabric line.
18. Le Animale
Woodland creatures fill Le Animale’s feed as Laura Johnston invites us into her small scale world of charms and pins.
19. Love & a Sandwich
Monster maker Chelsea Bloxsom looks to be having all the fun while creating and sharing her plush filled creations with her fans.
20. Every Day is a Holiday
Retro inspired and jumbo in size, these wood plaques by Every Day is a Holiday, bring vintage styles and looks into every one of their posts.
21. The Firecracker Press
Firecracker Press offers a 60s and 70s tone of imagery to all their letterpress creations and their social media presence.
