One afternoon in sunny Potero Hill in San Francisco, this small shop Bell and Trunk Flowers caught my eye. I couldn’t help myself when I walked in to see the vintage decor filled with crocheted and knitted baby clothing and blankets that peppered the front area. Upon chatting with the owner Vanessa, I found out […]
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Instructables user sadiesosha writes: Starting a small company? Can’t meet the 1000 piece minimum from tag-printing companies? Not a problem! Make your own labels on the cheap and never worry about wasting that hard-earned cash. Check out the Instructable for making your own labels that uses crossgrain ribbon, a stencil of your logo, and some […]
Diane Gilleland of Crafty Pod continually provides rich resources for crafty business owners through her e-books and podcasts. Her latest podcast, Engagement Marketing for Your Crafty Business, takes a look at how to use things like blogging and social media to help grown your business as well as some of the most common online mistakes […]
Love to take pictures? Ready to take your photography to the professional level? Photojojo’s School of Photographical Biznezz is offering a detailed four-part series on the ins and outs of starting your own photo business. The first part, titled “You Sure ‘Bout That?” lays out all the pros and cons, giving you a great window […]
What a conversation piece! Instructables user alittlestranger shows us how to make a fuzzy monster pouch for your business cards. A craft fair must!
A new design studio and shop is opening in San Francisco and they are looking for product submissions. Non*Mart, as the shop is aptly named, touts an interesting alternative to traditional commerce by promoting the barter system. Artists are invited to submit pieces for inclusion in the shop. From the site, “To be considered, your […]
