If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw a maze this Name Maze Tutorial which contains photos along with detailed instructions on how to create your own maze in the shape of any name is a great read!
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by Katie Smith
If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to draw a maze this Name Maze Tutorial which contains photos along with detailed instructions on how to create your own maze in the shape of any name is a great read!
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by Katie Smith
Rachel from Adventures in Making sent in a link to her post where she is sharing her Art Journal Supply kit.
I, personally, love seeing peoples supplies, kits and peeks at their creative process!
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by Katie Smith
Annette from Fiber Artsy shared this tutorial for painting a tiger striped T-shirt!
Annette uses Fabric Spray Paint by Tulip to paint her shirt. I love the idea of fabric spray paint!
by Katie Smith
As a crafter, If I can DIY something instead of purchasing it, I will. That especially applies for craft fair displays and the blog, Creative Income, thinks so too!
They’re rounded up 22 different craft fair displays that you can … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Rachel from Handmade Charlotte is sharing a tutorial for these amazing Fiber Wall Art Pieces on the etsy blog. Fiber art is definitely a current trend and extremely popular with indie artists right now.
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by Katie Smith
For those of you that do craft shows, this is extremely helpful!
Instead of waiting until the last minute to price things, try working ahead of time and getting a good start before the show.
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by Katie Smith
Today I wanted to let all of you Indie Artists about an Indie Craft Fair that is currently looking for vendors! Crafty Feast is a craft fair in Columbia, S.C. in December, but it’s never to early to start planning … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Brittany is sharing a tutorial on how to make a Pom Pom Burger.
I love pom poms! They’re easy, fun and so super cute!
by Katie Smith
Isabel from Craftosaurus is sharing a tutorial for these Kitschy Shadow Boxes. This Shadow box is made of typical children’s craft materials (ex: Popsicle sticks, felt, glue, pipe cleaners, etc.). It’s a fun projects that would be great for both … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Awesome Etsy sales can turn your hobby into a business in weeks! Everything Etsy is such a great resource for those of us with etsy shops, or that want to sell our handmade goods.
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by Katie Smith
Learn how to make these lovely flowers from coffee filters and dye using this tutorial from Adventures in Making! I think these hand dyed flowers are pretty perfect for Summer!
Get the DIY here- Hand-Dyed Paper Flowers.
by Katie Smith
Isabel is sharing a fused bead pattern tutorial on her blog, Craftosaurus (I love that blog name!). I think it is a fun project that lets anyone be creative and make something really cool, no matter what their craft skill … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Stephanie from DIY Made Simple teaches readers how to easily repaint wood furniture and create a beautiful vanity. She has some wonderful tips for revamping furniture!
get the DIY here- Giveaway and Reveal: Vanity Makeover |.
by Katie Smith
Hey there! I recently stumbled upon an article by Create and Thrive that outlines 10 must-do things for anyone looking to start a successful online craft business. As someone who has dabbled in the world of online crafting, I found … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Rachel from Adventures in Making is sharing a tutorial on how to make these cute Flower Flip Flops! She shows how to make the fabric flowers, as well as painting the flip flops with nail polish!
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by Katie Smith
Barn Owl Print
Fox Print
I was browsing the etsy treasuries recently and I saw this lovely owl print by Sublimecolors. I love owls, and I think Elina’s Barn Owl painting is just gorgeous!
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by Katie Smith
Thanks to everyone for entering the giveaway for The Complete Photo Guide to Jewelry Making– 2nd edition. You can find my review here.
Congrats to Kate who won the giveaway! Kate, I’ve emailed you. you have week to respond, … Read More...
by Katie Smith
Two really popular trends this summer are flamingos and pineapples. They’re all over pinterest. This tutorial I shared on my own blog, Punk Projects, features pineapples, but you could easily customize it to feature whatever trend you love best. These … Read More...
by Katie Smith
I think these “Blooming Monograms” would be an amazing gift to give as a desk accent or wall hanging. All you really need are paper mache letters, floral foam, and silk flowers!
Get the tutorial here- Project: Blooming Monogram.
by Katie Smith
I stumbled across this list of 8 Craft Fair Trends that are popular right now. Things like using trunks and hat boxes to display your art, or using wooden crates. If you’re doing any craft shows this summer, take … Read More...