(vintage Kmart tag photo by Roadsidepictures)
“$22 for $35 worth of letterpress cards!” I get so mad when I encounter crafters selling their wares at ridiculous discounts. And recently a spate of handmade discounting schemes has popped up, making me fear the Walmartization of crafts has begun.
First up, Heartsy.me is like Groupon for handmade goods. Vendors [...]

This past weekend the Craft Retailers & Artists for Tomorrow (C.R.A.F.T.), in conjunction with Craft in America, held a two day conference in Washington, D.C. as a part of National Craft Week.
The conference, Crafting a Nation, brought together an impressive list of panelists. And while not exactly our top choices to talk about the [...]

Dudes of Craft is the Hello Craft series from Keli Anaya exploring the mysterious world of men who craft.
This week, I’d like to share a few links where I find inspiration on craftiness.
1. I’ve been a fan of Dude Craft for a long time. This post on Yvonne Lee Schultz really captures the variety [...]

Dudes of Craft is a weekly series from Keli Anaya exploring the mysterious world of men who craft.
Happy Friday everyone!
Today’s post is the second installment on the basics of crocheting. Just like last time, you will need a crochet hook and some yarn, string, or twine.

Here are a few links:
1. This is a [...]

Kari Chapin’s book The Handmade Marketplace is chock full of tips on how independent business owners can be successful in the handmade industry. Whether you are a part-time crafter or someone ready to quit the dayjob and try crafting full-time, the resources Chapin shares are extremely helpful in the quest for profitability.
Chapin has an impressive [...]