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Summer Hats With A Vintage Twist

Spruce up your summer getaway wardrobe with these shabby chic, beach-ready hats from Revived Nostalgia.

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handmade jewelry

Hot Summer Handmade Jewelry Buys For 2011

It’s amazing how just the right piece of summer jewelry can really add a wow touch to an otherwise dull wardrobe.

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Paper Demon Jewelry Raises Over $1200 For Japan Disaster Relief

Japan is the heart and soul of Paper Demon Jewelry. All of the inspiration and nearly all of the materials come from Japan,…

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hot new creations

Hammered Copper Stick People Necklaces

Flower and Bud Jewelry recently released their hottest line of handmade jewelry, hammer copper stick people…

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Recent Handmade Talk

Today Is Kiss and Make Up Day

Today Is Kiss and Make Up Day

Perhaps one of the most fun days of the year is Kiss and Make Up Day! Today August 25, is Kiss and Make Up Day which is the day to end any arguments, spats, feuds, fights and/or tiffs you are having with a family member, friend, lover or anyone else. Resolve your differences and forgive any lingering offenses. To mark this wonderful occasion we recommend giving...

Craft Tutorial: Pin Cushion Jars

Craft Tutorial: Pin Cushion Jars

A quick an easy craft tutorial from Factory Direct Craft Blog that shows you how to make an pretty Pin Cushion from a mason jar. This type of pin cushion is also great for storing small items. They are very easy to make, so you can easily make up a dozen or two in a day and then give them as gifts. Click Here To View This Pin Cushion Craft Tutorial Submit...

This Weeks Crafty Reads: Craft Show Tips

This Weeks Crafty Reads: Craft Show Tips

Here is the weekly round up of great crafty reads. This week’s crafty reads are all about helping you increase your chances of selling more at craft shows. Whether you are new at selling at craft shows or not, you made find each of these featured reads rather helpful. Your Tips For Craft Fair Organizers and Stallholders This is a wonderful read that both...

ArtFire Announces “The Basic Account Retires on August 15th”

ArtFire Announces “The Basic Account Retires on August 15th”

ArtFire recently announced this past Friday that they will no longer offer free Basic Accounts. In the next few weeks, they are launching a new studio (shown on the right) and overall design updates that will no longer have space for the advertisements that were used to subsidize the free basic accounts. To further explain why the free basic shops are going...

Need Funding To Grow Your Handmade Craft Business?

Need Funding To Grow Your Handmade Craft Business?

Finding the funds to grow your craft business can be a challenging, daunting task. If you are a serious entrepreneur in need of funds to grow your craft business, then ProFounder, crowdfunding platform may be the solution for you. ProFounder is an easy-to-use online platform that allows your friends, family and others in your community to invest in your craft...

DIY Paper Craft Tutorial: Pinwheel Earrings

DIY Paper Craft Tutorial: Pinwheel Earrings

An easy, fun DIY paper crafting project from Indie Spotting, pinwheel earrings. This fun tutorial will show you how to create a cute pair of pinwheel earrings from scrapbook paper. This quick, easy, and very affordable project is one that you can do during a craft night with friends or a kids’ slumber party. Click Here To View This DIY Pinwheel...