Over on the American Express Open Forum Blog, Barry J. Moltz wrote up a great article outlining 11 resolutions that small business owners should make for 2011. The list is one that you crafty biz owners could emulate to make your own 2011 business goals and resolutions.
So here is the Open Forum list, interpreted for [...]

This earlier post on 2011 spring trends discussed the looks deemed stylish by the fashion community, and the idea of possibly using them to impact your holiday sales. But how, exactly, could they trickle down to the handmade? And does “high fashion” really predict anything relevant to us?
I wanted to offer some concrete examples of [...]

As the temperatures start to dip and mitten weather nears, hibernation mode kicks in and with it cravings for pies, breads, teas, and other seasonal treats. The weather screams for cozy days in the kitchen, savoring and making the most of the apples, pumpkins, and squash special to this time of year. When it comes [...]

In my mind, small business owners are like decathlon athletes. Running your own company requires an impressive cocktail of skills: creativity, resourcefulness, organization, and diligence, executed tirelessly and all at once. This is especially true for the brilliant and talented creators who hand make their own products. I’m awe struck and exhausted just thinking about [...]

Hello, all. My name is Claire and I am a new member of the Hello Craft blogging team.  I’m always interested in discovering and learning about slightly unconventional methods for making things. What’s even better is if there is a great story or tradition behind that method. So when I came across punch needling while [...]