Here’s an interesting online teleseminar coming up on November 20: Are you looking for some ways to market your craft business – without going broke? If so, this seminar is for you. You’ll learn how to market online – even if you don’t have a website, find out how to get your products featured on […]
CRAFTERNOON: A Guide to Getting Artsy and Crafty With Your Friends All Year Long by Maura Madden Buy the Book ($16.95) CRAFTERNOON: The Web site CRAFTERNOON: The Blog CRAFTERNOON is a book that speaks directly to the heart and soul of what I love about crafting: connecting with other people while engaged in the creative […]
The Houston Quilt Show starts next weekend, and kicking off the massive event is an opportunity for bloggers to meet and network with some of the biggest names in the fabric and quilting industry. Caroline Devoy of J. Caroline Creative and Kathy Miller of Michael Miller Fabrics organized the first Fabric 2.0 gathering for Portland’s […]
Here’s an excellent video tutorial by Julie at Etsy on fancying up your mailers for customers or friends. So many great ideas!
Maker Faire sponsor, Freelancers Union, is an organization established to support the independent workforce. They offer everything from insurance, advocacy, networking events, discounts and educational seminars (both in-person and online). There are more than 85,000 members nationwide that include people who are freelance, self-employed, consultants, part-time, and temporary. Perhaps the best way to get a […]
The Etsy Texas Crafters, a group of more than 500 shops on Etsy.com, will have a booth at Maker Faire where they’ll be demonstrating several upcycling projects and will be handing out goodie bags from ETC members. Here’s a little background on the group and more information on what you can expect from their Maker […]
Jessica Dunlap of Rose & Duke has lived on both coasts of the United States, but it seems the sunshine of central Texas is what’s kicked her crafty business in to high gear. Warmed by the Texas heat and supported by the friendly crafting community of Austin, she’s stitching up fun, cute and hip items […]
