3 Reasons Crafters Need to Learn Photoshop

Running a small craft business requires a lot -- not only do you need to have perfected (or at least, almost perfected) the actual making of your art, but you…

The Best Reasons to Revisit Analog Design

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 feel a little lost if…

Ways to Stay Inspired + Build a Successful Creative Blog

Finding and developing great content to have a successful creative blog and website will bring in traffic, increase your search engine rankings, and make you money - not to mention…

10 Tips for Becoming a Surface Pattern Designer

I’m passionate about being a surface pattern designer and sharing my story. I’m completely self taught and want to you to know that if being a surface pattern designer is…

5 Ways to Make More Etsy Sales Now

Despite what you make have heard you can still make a solid living from selling your handcrafted goods on Etsy. The site is home to 31.7 million active buyers, 1.9…

DIY Citrus Salt Scrub by Handmade Beauty Box

Handmade bath and body products are a delight to gift, a treat to use, and so much fun to make! When you DIY your own beauty products you know exactly…