Today I wanted to introduce you to Fran, blogger at Fall For DIY and the fabulous artist behind the new We Make Collective. What is the We Make Collective? It is a community for learning how to be creative … Read More...
Free Online Design Tool for Business Cards
Today I wanted to let you guys know about a new website, Cardette.com. Susy Fontaine is an artist (just like us) and she created the site and base templates with artists, crafters, and creative people in mind (big areas … Read More...
Indie Craft Sampler Boxes
I posted about Indie Craft Sampler back in July when the boxes were available for pre order. The boxes are now officially for sale, so if you want to support other Indie Artists purchasing a box is a great way … Read More...
Ollibots – Caravan Digital Downloads
Every once in awhile, I like to showcase fun craft kits for sale, especially something you can make with kids. After all, encouraging the next wave of crafters is an important part of keeping crafting traditions alive. Ollibots are both … Read More...
iCreateFlix
Have you heard of iCreateFlix? Its another contender in the online craft teaching world, much like Craftsy, but with some interesting differences. Instead of offering just video tutorials and classes, they also offer PDF tutorials for those who prefer … Read More...
Book Trailer: Made By Hand – Lena Corwin
Book trailers are becoming huge all over the internet, but I’ve never seen one as beautiful and intriguing as this one for Lena Corwin’s upcoming book, Made by Hand. The book draws inspiration from the classes taught in her studio … Read More...
Lab Glass – Vinegar and Brown Paper
Here’s a fun take on etched products. Need some acidic wit in your life? What about creative juices, extract of genius, or suspension of disbelief? If you’re in need of any of those, then Vinegar and Brown Paper has you … Read More...
The Art of Kim Joon
Not all indie crafters work in the real world. Kim Joon creates beautiful porcelain pieces–in the digital world. Using 3D software, he overlays the patterns and creates forms that look exactly like sculptures, each one delicate and fragile, almost too … Read More...
Custom View-Master Reels – Image3D
I can’t even tell you how many hours I spent with my face pressed up against a view-master as a kid. There was something magical about the way the pictures appeared 3D, no matter what the subject was. You can … Read More...
Waveform Jewelry – David Bizer
If you’re on the hunt for a present for the music lover in your life–or anyone else who appreciates thoughtful quirky gifts, then you must check out waveform jewelry by David Bizer. The jewelry is produced by 3d laser … Read More...
D.Bug Model Kits – Robot Brigade
Kickstarter is a great way for people with great ideas to get them out there. Robot Brigade, for instance, is a robotics company working on some pretty interesting products (robotic cookie cutting anyone?). And they’re using Kickstarter to … Read More...
Kantha Blanket Review – Uncommon Goods
A few weeks ago the nice folks over at Uncommon Goods contacted me and offered me the chance to review their new Kantha Blankets. The Kantha Blankets are handmade in India, by workers who are protected under the fair … Read More...
Crafty Magazine
Looking for a new crafting mag to love? Check out Crafty Magazine. The new magazine features all sorts of cool craft projects and editorials. You can see for yourself, either by checking out their website or by checking out … Read More...
Once Upon a Treehouse
The more I read about Once Upon a Treehouse, the more I love this shop! All of their beautiful toys are carefully made from eco-friendly materials that meet the highest available standards and have been sustainably harvested. The heirloom … Read More...
Chat Basket and Awamaki Live Chat
Chat Basket is, without a doubt, one of the most unique indie craft selling sites on the web. Instead of just posting items, Chat Basket sells one item at a time and allows you to chat not only with the … Read More...
Hipster Sasquatch Freebie – Urban Threads
I’ve got to wonder whether or not Urban Threads Art Director and Evil Genius Niamh O’Connor chose this design as a freebie in honor of her being out here in the PNW this weekend for the SewExpo. Because there … Read More...
Alicia’s Ink – Fashion Me Purdy
I love when indie crafters and artists build upon the traditional to create something fabulous and modern. Alicia’s Ink is the work of a First Nations artist, who creates “customized native designs on modern clothing, shoes, and accessories,” according to … Read More...
The Business of Art eBook – Cloth Paper Scissors
The folks over at Cloth Paper Scissors want to help you sell your art with their free e-Book The Business of Art. The book contains four articles on topics directly related to selling your crafts, including open studio events, Etsy, … 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...
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...