Yarn shops are usually bursting at the seams with incredible options for knitters and crocheters (and weavers and yarn artists). It is easy to lose focus among all the mohair,…
So you’ve decided to start a blog to talk about your art, craft, handmade business… things you love to make. You know you need to write regularly (all the great…
You’ve been hustling to create a solid product line, strong brand and you’ve seen success selling your products online and in craft shows. You’re making a name for yourself and…
Valentine’s Day can be a particularly polarizing holiday. Whether the day leaves you looking at life through rose colored glasses, or literally seeing red, you can’t deny that it’s nice…
I know. It’s a Valentine’s wreath that’s not heart shaped, adorned with cupids or sporting a big glittered bow. But it could be! That’s the beauty of wreath making. I…
If you spent time at summer camp as a child, you might have learned to make a diamond-shaped yarn craft called a “God’s Eye.” It is a simple yarn craft…
Magical things can happen when you combine electronics, technology, and textiles. Mexican artist Amor Muñoz trained to be a lawyer, but her interest in art and social justice led her…
Running a handmade business tends to ebb and flow around the needs for inspiration, product creation and of course maintaining originality. Which is why it is so important to make…
The perfect vintage apron can be hard to find, particularly the really brilliant ones with a detachable towel. Have you seen these vintage beauties? They truly are a work of…
It's easy to buy into the idea that if you set up an Etsy shop, hoards of paying customers will just find their way to your products and payments will…
