This week’s featured shop is Beautifully Practical. Beautifully Practical features the work of artist Susan Forsythe. Susan creates beautiful, but practical works via ceramic painting, transforming daily essentials into something far cuter. Susan got started in 2010 after taking a … Read More...
Cube 3D Printer for Home Use
Have you ever wished that a design you drew could just be printed into 3D? We’re not quite there in technology yet, but we’re getting closer, especially with tools like the Cube 3D Home Printer. The Cube takes computer … Read More...
Kracken Card – Kinaloon
Part III of my Goodsmiths search (check out parts I and II) involved poking around the fabulous shop called Kinaloon. Kinaloon is an illustrator/screen printer, who screenprints onto cards. The designs run from pretty and adorable, like this … Read More...
Dr. Who Inspired Sonic Screwdriver Pen – DoodleCraft
Alright Dr. Who fans, thanks to this tutorial by Doodle Craft you can now have your own Dr. Who Inspired Sonic Screwdriver Pen! I can’t think of a better way to rock your Whovian pride at school, work, or whenever … Read More...
New App for Etsy Sellers – AWeber
Heads up Etsy sellers! There’s a new app out there to help you grow your business. From AWeber, the Etsy Email app helps you create an email newsletter with a few clicks and automatically links back to your Etsy account, … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Material + Movement
That time of the week again! This weeks featured shop is Material + Movement. Material + Movement is a unique shop, founded in 2009 that creates stunning pieces of jewelry out of vintage and modern, discarded and broken china. According … Read More...
Interview with Debbie Stoller – Craftfoxes
Crafts and feminism aren’t quite at the peanut butter and jelly level of permanent association, but I think they ought to be. And in this interview with Debbie Stoller on CraftFoxes, she discusses exactly why that is. And who … Read More...
Amplified – NearModernDisaster
As part of my new quest to check out Goodsmiths, I was pointed in the direction of some super cool shops which I’ll be sharing with you. First up is NearModernDisaster, a seller of fantastic illustrated prints and notecards. … Read More...
Have you been to Goodsmiths?
Have you heard about Goodsmiths? An online marketplace for crafters and artists, Goodsmiths is a direct competitor to Etsy and growing by the minute. Because they’re still a fairly new (they launched last April) there’s a chance to get … Read More...
Raccon themed Valentines – Imagine Gnats
Valentine’s day creeps closer and closer folks! If you’re looking for a cute, non-commercial valentine for your child to pass out, then I highly suggest checking out these adorable raccoon themed ones from Imagine Gnats! And adults without children? … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – EllieMarieDesigns
This week’s featured shop is EllieMarieDesigns. EllieMarieDesigns sells cute paper craft items, like gift tags, mini-scrapbooks, and cards, as well as supplies for other paper crafters to use. These Valentines gift tags are timely and sweet. And the hearts … Read More...
Etched Plexiglass Bracelet – Purl3agony
I’m always on the lookout for crafts that use interesting materials and techniques to achieve really cool designs. And this new tutorial from Purl3agony does just that. These awesome, art displaying cuffs are made from etched plexiglass that’s then painted … Read More...
Gnome-y Kitchens – Bruno and Betty
Do you love a little whimsy in your kitchen? How about a little irony in your living room? If you so, you need to check out Bruno and Betty. Their shop is full of fun hand screen printed apparel … Read More...
Animal Shaped Armor – Jeff de Boer
Making armor is an art form all of its own, but Jeff de Boer‘s is an art form for a different reason. His armor is designed for cats and mice–not literally for them to wear, but more in the … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – Running Withe Scissors
Monday means it’s time for the Etsy Shop of the Week. This week’s featured shop is Running Withe Scissors. Running Withe Scissors creator Barbara has been sharing her love of paper and scrapbooking with others for 35 years and … Read More...
12 Lessons for Selling at Shows and Fairs – Resin Obsession
This is an older post, but I love sharing this kind of thing when I find it in case anyone missed it initially. Resin Obsession blogged about the 12 lessons learned from selling jewelry at art shows and craft fairs… Read More...
Creatures From El – Ellen Jewett
Usually, when I’m writing a post, picking an image is the easy part. But when I saw Ellen Jewett’s Creatures From El, I knew that picking a favorite image to share with you was going to be the hardest … Read More...
Valentines Gilded Hearts Notebook – Hazel and Agnes
Sometimes (and only sometimes) chocolate is not the best gift to give for Valentines day. Sometimes, it’s good to give something useful, pretty, and not gone the next day, like this gilded hearts notebook from Hazel and Agnes. You … Read More...
Glowheart – ElectronicGirlGifts
Valentines Day approaches and if you’re looking for something personal, with a little glow to it, then you need to check out Electronic Girl Gifts. The shop focuses on what artist AnnMarie calls “techno-crafting”, crafting that incorporates technology to … Read More...
Etsy Shop of the Week – SammysGrammy
Alright folks, it’s Monday! And that means another Etsy Shop of the Week. This week’s featured seller is SammysGrammy. I know a lot of crafters out there–myself included–love Anthropologie. And SammysGrammy artist Rita draws her inspiration from that love … Read More...