If the golden rule of real estate is “location, location, location,” then the golden rule of Etsy selling is “branding, branding, branding.” Potential customers usually […]

Whether you are trying to attract serious wholesale buyers or casual craft show onlookers, your craft show booth display is almost as important as your craft itself. As […]

For more information about how to sell what you make, check out Kari Chapin’s Start a Handmade Business and Tara Swiger’s Marketing for Crafters. As a crafter, […]

Finding local craft shows is an essential part of making a living selling what you make. Regional shows keep your travel costs down and are […]

Think you need access to expensive, exotic blooms in order to create beautiful DIY centerpieces? Hardly. While CreativeLive instructor and Tulipina owner Kiana Underwood is […]

Ready to make some new traditions this Fourth of July? Some of our favorite summertime memories from childhood involved BBQ cookouts, fireworks and of course treats. This […]

Selecting a color palette is making a commitment. Colors work together to express an idea. Choose the wrong color and run the risk of expressing the wrong […]

Outsourcing. Hiring a freelancer. Getting help. Seems scary, right? And like a really big commitment! How do you know when it’s right for your business? […]

Anytime is a good time to finally get those scrapbooking ideas down on paper (or patterned paper!). It can be easy to have incredible experiences […]

For some, Memorial Day weekend represents the kick-off to camping season — for others, it’s a time to reflect on the sacrifice of those who […]

Designer, metalsmith, educator, and entrepreneur, Megan Auman has a passion for great design (paired with serious business sense) that permeates her lovely, light-filled studio space. Megan makes […]

A powerful way to break free of the tedium of a largely online life is to get your hands dirty. And a hands-on craft project […]

Running a small craft business requires a lot — not only do you need to have perfected (or at least, almost perfected) the actual making […]

We know that most design houses look to hire talent with a knack for Photoshop, Illustrator and/or InDesign. These are crucial tools for designers — who would […]

CreativeLive is thrilled to be featured today as Apple’s ‘App of the Day,’  joining a list of innovative companies to make the ranking since the […]