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...
I Heart Art Valentines Online Craft Workshop – Punk Projects
Now that the first rush of January/new year inspiration has waned, I often find myself wondering what to craft. If you’re like me and could use a little inspiration, one of the best ways is to take a class like … Read More...
Indie Business – Paper Diamonds Clothing Co.
There are certain things Pacific Northwesterners treasure–good coffee, good music, entrepreneurs, and good, comfortable clothes. Paper Diamonds Clothing Co. falls squarely into two of those categories. The indie company creates quality screen printed tees, beanies, and sweatshirts as well … Read More...
Spirit of Giving Giveaway – oh. MY. tookies!
oh. MY. tookies! is having a wonderful giveaway with 15 fabulous prizes for one lucky winner. You can head over to the post and read more about it. Please do not comment on this post, as that will not enter … Read More...
Doodler App – Alec Hess/Full Voice Media
Alec Hess is on a mission–a mission to allow everyone with a iPad or iPhone to learn to draw through the device they already have with them at all times. His app, Doodler, is a comprehensive learn to draw … Read More...
Hello Autumn! Fox Graphic – Pearl + Earl
Want a little fall spirit to dress up your phone or computer? How about an adorable little scarf wearing fox? Or maybe an adorable snooty deer? Pearl + Earl have you covered with these adorable free wallpapers! And … Read More...
LogoGarden Constest – Create Your Own Logo and Win!
Do you use a logo for your blog or craft business? If not, now’s the time to make one using LogoGarden. You can create a brand new logo for free and enter it in a contest to win $1000! … Read More...
Interview with Taradara – Marketing Creativity
One of the biggest mysteries of the indie crafting world is success. How do you achieve it in a field that seems so subjective and whimsical? Marketing Creativity helps to dispel that mystery by interviewing crafters about how they achieved … Read More...
Felted Chairs – Tanya Aguiñiga
I’ve tried felting before, both wet felting and needle felting, and as such, I can’t even imagine creating works of art like Tanya Aguiñiga. She covers all sorts of stuff in felt, like these found chairs. She’s also covered … Read More...
Ugly but Comfortable – DIY Throw Pillows
If there’s not one residing in your house, I bet you know someone who’s got an ugly but comfortable sofa. I’ve had my fair share of them, which is probably why I laughed so hard at Creative in Chicago’s post … Read More...
Canlove – Graffiti Recycling Program
I love a good recycling project. But more than that, I love when recycling surpasses novelty and moves into the realm of art so wholeheartedly that the first thought is “wow!” and the second thought is “recycled!” So it is … Read More...
You and Me: The Scrappies
Technology is allowing more and more people to create spectacular things in ways our grandparents couldn’t have even imagined. Take these adorable figurines called “The Scrappies” designed by Ulrich Schwanitz to commemorate his 30th wedding anniversary. Inspired by junkyard findings, … Read More...
DIY Painted Belts (and a behind the video look!)
In my neck of the woods, spring’s been a little hesitant this year. So, in order to hurry it along, I’ve been sprucing up my wardrobe with fun bright colors and new spring prints. Which is probably why I flipped … Read More...
What Brings Portland Joy – Bot Joy
I’m a little jealous of Portland at the moment. You might be too after reading about the “What Brings Portland Joy?” art experiment. Artist Gary Hirsch scattered 200 of his adorable hand-painted joy bots around the city with instructions to … Read More...
Baseball Screen Printing
Perfect for spring and a variety of baseball and non-baseball themed ideas, this guest post by Sabra of Sew a Straight Line on Whatever Dee-Dee Wants details how to create an easy screen printing set up with some basic crafting … Read More...
Easter Påskris with Aunt Peaches
Two words: Feather Trees. Aunt Peaches rightly points out in this post that the Swedes have some of the coolest Easter traditions, including Påskris, these wonderful, colorful feather trees. No tutorial with this post, but a quick trip around the … Read More...
Viral Crafting @ The Swell Life
Have you ever wondered how to make your next craft post go viral? Alexa over at The Sweet Life has compiled a list of tips and tricks to help you make your next post one of internet stardom! Or, if … Read More...
Urban Entrepreneurs – Urban Threads Interviews
Ok, I admit it. I love my Friday emails from Urban Threads mostly for the pictures and not the blogs. What can I say? I’m lured in by the fabulous embroidery designs. But I do make a point to stop … Read More...
From the Hands of Children – My Favourite Colour
How adorable are these pillows from My Favourite Colour? I love this picture of them in action, but the close-ups are where the true indie craftspiration occurs. The artist behind them gave her original art colouring pages to children, … Read More...
Roller Coasters for your table
As a woman familiar with the finer points of pirate decor, I must confess my love and admiration for Roller Coasters . Finding the perfect quirky coaster can be difficult, but these fine folks have several options that work well … Read More...