Minnie – Page 2 – Craft Gossip

Crafty & Connected

February 2, 2012 by Minnie

All this talk about crafty business got me searching around for more inspiration. One of the things that often overwhelm the beginning indie crafter is social media. What is it? How do I use it and Why do I care? … Read More...

Popular Gawker Artists Art Prints | Society6

February 1, 2012 by Minnie

I’ve posted about Society 6 before as a great place to get art prints. One of the other cool things about it is that there are curated shops. I’ve been loving the things in the Gawker Shop that is curated … Read More...

VIXEN Unicycle DK by littleredbicycle on Etsy

January 30, 2012 by Minnie

This gorgeous yarn by little red bicycle almost makes me want to go back to knitting.

Find the little red bicycle etsy shop here: VIXEN Unicycle DK by littleredbicycle on Etsy.

Crafting in the Rain: Duck Tape Covered Boots

January 27, 2012 by Minnie

I saw this great tutorial for revamping some old boots from Crafting in the Rain on blogher.com yesterday. She turned some boring old black boots into cute new stylish boots with some 3$ duct tape!

See the post here: Crafting … Read More...

Do you have a GIRL CRUSH?

January 26, 2012 by Minnie

I mentioned cargoh.com a few days ago as a great source of curated indie goodies. While poking around the site I noticed the GIRL CRUSH art workshops and tea party. This looks like such a fun idea. Imagine getting to … Read More...

The Do’s and Don’ts of Selling Successfully on Etsy {Guest Post by Cath Young} « Epheriell Designs

January 25, 2012 by Minnie

Here’s an excellent article about the Do’s and Don’ts of selling on Etsy from Cath Young (of My Bearded Pigeon) on Epherielle Designs.

She makes a lot of great points! Read the article here: The Do’s and Don’ts … Read More...

53 Brilliant knitted food patterns – mdolla

January 25, 2012 by Minnie

I came across this post of pictures of knitted food on mdolla. I really wish the pictures were linked to the sources! Even so it’s a great gallery to look through for inspiration.

Check out the pictures: 53 Brilliant knitted … Read More...

I thought it said “Staying Alive” – 3D printed Fisher-Price record-player disc

January 24, 2012 by Minnie

I love that this person used a 3D printer to make a record for their old fisher price music box record player. I just wish they had done Staying Alive instead of some song by a band I don’t know. … Read More...

Kim Alsbrooks

January 24, 2012 by Minnie

These portraits painted on crushed cans are by Kim Alsbrooks. I love the delicate and old fashioned portraits painted on trash. the series is appropriately titled “White Trash”.

You can check out her amazing murals here.

Kim Alsbrooks.

cargoh – a curated marketplace for independent artists and designers

January 23, 2012 by Minnie

go check out cargoh if you want to browse the work of great independent artists and designers. They do a great job of bringing the newest and best the indie scene has to offer.

a curated marketplace for independent artists … Read More...

Lupin Handmade – handmade felt brooches & accessories – felt squares – SHOP

January 17, 2012 by Minnie

These beautiful and detailed felt brooches are created by Lupin Handmade. you can check out her shop here, her blog here and she also has a book that looks great called super-cute felt.

Lupin Handmade – handmade felt … Read More...

Pretty patterns – Victory Patterns

January 16, 2012 by Minnie

Victory patterns has some lovely patterns and you can download them. Yay for instant gratification!

You can look through flickr to see other people’s Victory Patterns creations.

Get the patterns here:

Ava – Victory Patterns.

DIY – Create Your Own Bokeh | DIYPhotography.net

January 13, 2012 by Minnie

Tutorial for creating your own bokeh (blur) filters.

Here’s another post from DIYphotography.net that talks about other ways to create this effect.

really cute!!!
(image by joy_sale)

DIY – Create Your Own Bokeh | DIYPhotography.net.

Doily Paper Napkins « Ode to Inspiration

January 13, 2012 by Minnie

Make doily napkins out of paper napkins with a paper punch. this is a simple and cute and would be cute for a kids tea party!

Doily Paper Napkins « Ode to Inspiration.

Gas Mask Shower Head | Apartment Therapy DC

January 13, 2012 by Minnie

This is about the creepiest thing I have ever seen. The eyeholes are horrible and look like there are things crawling out of it and it’s like there’s some creepy stranger on the other side of the shower.

Gas Mask … Read More...