If you have pets, you know that they’re family, too. And when you lose one, it’s hard to let them go. But with pet cremation becoming more common lately, it’s possible to keep them with yo...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2023/04/27/how-to-make-a-diy-pet-keepsake-urn/
Macrame has been making a comeback in recent years, with modern twists on traditional designs popping up everywhere. One of the latest trends in macrame is the creation of adorable teething r...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2023/02/28/homemade-macrame-teething-rings/
This is a free challenge with prompts and tips to improve your etsy shop! Boost your Etsy shop’s ranking, fix common Etsy mistakes, and improve your SEO, all without getting lost, stress...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2021/10/30/improve-and-elevate-your-etsy-shop/
Learn the basics of Etsy SEO in 15 minutes to get more sales traffic! My Sister and I have created a free worksheet for other Etsy owners to improve their Search Engine Optimization (SEO) ...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2021/03/10/free-fast-guide-to-etsy-seo/
This is a thoughtful and relevant way to show your support. It’s totally free to download and doesn’t require any email sign ups or private information! You can download it here.
School St Primitives contains a variety of arts, painting, quilting, sewing, knit and crochet items. This handmade store contains a little bit of everything making it a store you will need to...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2020/02/02/etsy-feature-school-street-primitives/
Here’s a nifty how-to from book artist Melissa Schnaible for easy-access die storage rather than keeping them stacked in boxes. You’ll use your cutting machine more often as creativity is...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2020/01/08/how-to-store-your-dies/
This free calendar is perfect to download and color all year long. There are 12 coloring pages featuring plants, terrariums, gardens, air plants, and more! What a fun wya to get yourself orga...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2020/01/03/free-coloring-book-calendar-2020/
I’ve created a coloring book with 12 Fall designs in it for free! You can download all the designs here. Coloring in sheets are a great way to calm the busy mind, as you focus on the col...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2019/10/01/free-fall-coloring-book/
Hi let me introduce myself. My name is Michelle and I am the heart and soul behind Sparklingtwi . We design and handcraft all of our jewelry and accessories in our small studio space locate...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2019/09/26/etsy-feature-handcrafted-jewelry-by-sparklingtwi/
Here’s Why Freelance Blogging Is the Fastest Way to Make Money With Your Blog Source: 5 Steps To Making Money From Freelance Blogging By The End Of The Month
The trick to getting more sales on your handmade products and Etsy.com shop? Getting more views! Rebecca George shared 6 tips for getting your etsy shop seen! Rebecca says: “It’s gener...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/07/18/etsy-tips-getting-more-views-on-etsy/
Would you say that being creative makes you happy? I came across this article by Jill Suttie on Mindful and I had to share it with you. It’s a really interesting post about how Doing S...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/07/08/being-creative-can-boost-your-well-being/
It is officially a few days into Summer here in the northern hemisphere! Time for the Summer DIY’s if you have not already started them! Learn how to make these adorable SUMMER FRUIT MA...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/06/24/diy-summer-fruit-mason-jars/
If you have been wanting to grow your craft, diy, or home blog, than submitting your work to websites to be featured is a great way of doing it. Shannon at AKA Design wrote up a list of websi...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/06/09/submission-websites-for-diy-and-craft-bloggers/
We all love adult coloring pages, but if you are looking for something more unique than just a coloring page print out then you need to see this project! Menucha from Moms and Crafters design...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/05/31/diy-turtle-box-template-and-coloring-page-for-adults/
How gorgeous is this daisy wreath made from burlap? I haven’t seen another wreath like this before so I definitely had to share it with y’all! Julie from Julies Wreath Boutique shared th...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/05/21/make-a-burlap-daisy-wreath-with-this-diy/
If you are looking for ways to make running an Etsy.com shop easier, Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs created a list of her favorite apps and sites to use to easily run her Etsy.com Sho...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/05/08/apps-to-help-you-run-your-etsy-shop/
This diy by Brittany Bly at Pop Shop America will show you how to make Cactus Earrings! Cactus everything is super trendy right now, and I love the idea of making earrings. They are made out ...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/05/04/diy-your-own-cactus-earrings/
Love the coloring trend? Have you wondered if adult coloring book pages really reduce the stress in your life or are they just a fad? For me, I really do find them pretty relaxing. The edi...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/05/02/are-coloring-books-actual-therapy/
If you are new to the crafting world, you may be a bit overwhelmed with all of the tools and supplies that are out there. Which ones do you really need to purchase? Katie from Running with ...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/04/28/15-tools-the-beginning-crafter-needs/
Ever wanted to restyle an old clutch into a DIY Flower Clutch? Now you can using this super simple tutorial from Maya Kuzman from Little Treasures. This is perfect for Spring and Summer parti...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/04/24/diy-flower-clutch/
Have you ever wanted a project to look like stained glass but didn’t know how? Look no further! Mark Montano used a product called “Unicorn Spit”, some white school glue, and adult colo...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/04/18/diy-faux-stained-glass/
Happy Easter! If you need a last minute Easter project, this one would be perfect! Stephanie from Expert Home Tips shared the tutorial for this Easter bunny headband, and She says: “They ar...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/04/16/diy-bunny-headband/
Have you recently started your first Etsy.com shop? If you have, or even if you’ve been selling your handmade products for a while, you may want to read through these 20 important Etsy ti...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/04/11/20-important-etsy-tips-for-beginners/
Hey New York Indie Crafters! If you haven’t already seen the news, the Etsy.com NY Street Team has changed their name and will now be formally known as the NY Handmade Collective (NYHC). ...
Hey Indie Crafters! There is a brand new crafting reality show, and they have a casting call! Amy Poehler and Nick Offerman are teaming up again for a new show. It’s called The Handmade P...
I love seeing photos of craft and art studios! If you do as well, you may be interested in this post by Alicia from Sew What Alicia over on the ByDawnNicole blog. Alicia shared 10 “Swoo...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/03/25/10-gorgeous-craft-rooms-to-inspire-you/
Learn how to make your own own Speckle Dyed Yarn using this tutorial by Annette Browning at Fiber Artsy! Annette says Speckled Yarn is all the rage right now, and I can definitely see why! It...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/03/19/how-to-dye-speckled-yarn/
Here at Indie Crafts I like to help out fellow handmade businesses by offering up tips and resources, so when I stumbled upon this post by Megan Bush at The Creative Business, I had to share ...
Check out the tutorial for how to make felt coasters, made by Stephanie at Swoodson Says. These coasters are a quick and easy project made with felt. I love a good no-sew project, and these ...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/03/13/diy-felt-coasters-no-sewing-required/
Have you ever wanted to have a canvas framed, but wanted a less expensive alternative to professional framing? Donna Herron shared a tutorial on how to easily frame a piece of artwork on ca...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/03/09/how-to-frame-a-stretched-canvas-painting/
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and see how to create these adorable Mini Four Leaf Clover Planters! Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling created these and I think they are just way too cute and ...
Learn how to make this enchanting unicorn bookmark using rainbow yarn, a bit of tape, and some cardstock following this tutorial by Nikki Wills at Tikkido. It would be a great gift for kids,...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/03/01/diy-unicorn-bookmark/
If you have an Etsy shop or another type of creative business, do you also have a blog? Or have you thought about starting one? Carmen from Carmen Whitehead Designs shares 5 reasons why crea...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/02/26/should-you-have-a-blog-for-your-creative-business/
If you’re impatiently waiting for Spring to arrive, Bring the outside in with this tutorial on how to create simple craft His + Her DIY Face Planters. Amy from Delineate Your Dwelling made ...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/02/25/diy-his-her-face-planters/
Etsy.com just announced that they are opening up a new type of market, one where you can purchase craft supplies! They’ve already had a supply category, but now they are opening it up to i...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/02/15/new-from-etsy-buy-diy-supplies-on-etsy-studio/
As Hand Lettering is really trendy right now, I thought I would share this handy new guide that Alexandria Heinz recently helped create on FTD. It includes everything you need to know t...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/02/14/learn-the-hand-lettering-basics/
These free printable Valentine’s Day gift tags are a perfect finishing touch to add to gifts or favor bags for your friends and loved ones! Andrea Handojo from The Beautydojo designed the...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/02/09/free-printable-valentines-day-gift-tags/
One very important part of owning an Etsy.com shop is the ability to take bright and detailed photos that can show off the beauty of your handmade product. Carmen, from Carmen Whitehead De...
If you’re looking for a non-candy Valentine option, these These seed packet valentines are super cute and perfect to hand out to friends and classmates! You can even color them in! Alyss...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/02/01/diy-printable-seed-packet-valentines/
If you’ve been looking for a fun Valentines decoration, I found a good one! Claire from Pillar Box Blue created these heart shaped lights with a bit of yarn, and I love the way the look. ...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/01/26/diy-valentines-light-decorations/
Hey y’all, I wanted to let you know about this fun ATC swap. What’s an ATC? It’s an Artist Trading Card, they’re 2.5″ x 3.5″ in size, and sometimes made from old playing cards. ...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/01/23/join-this-love-themed-atc-swap/
Hey New Yorkers! Mark you calendars for February 12th, and you could go watch THE CRAFTYS AWARDS SHOW in NYC. Below is more info about the event: “The Craftys is thrilled to announce t...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/01/20/the-craftys-awards-show-live-in-nyc-on-feb-12-2017/
Looking for Valentine projects to do with your kids? Look no further! Stef from Non Toy Gifts rounded up a list of 45 paper plate Valentine crafts for kids. There are so many to choose from! ...
I’m spending a lot of time indoors this winter, where it’s warm, and my favorite activity is coloring! I saw these winter adult coloring pages and I had to share them with you! Menucha...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/01/13/free-printable-winter-adult-coloring-pages/
One great way to improve your craft fair presentation is to make your own price tags! Brittany from Pop Shop America rounded up a lovely collection of price tags that you can DIY. > She ...
https://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/01/06/diy-price-tags-for-indie-crafters/
Crafters who remember quilling in elementary school might be interested in seeing examples of new trends in on-edge paper designs. According to Ann Martin at Craft Industry Alliance, the art form...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2017/01/03/is-paper-quilling-back-in-style/
Hey there, I hope you all had a wonderful Holiday weekend! Have you started making any 2017 goals yet? Any crafty resolutions? One of my goals is to improve my hand lettering, so I’ve bee...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2016/12/27/hand-lettering-101/
Learn how to make a super fun Christmas wall hanging with this tutorial by Claire at Pillar Box Blue. Claire shows you how to make a Pom Pom Christmas tree, which I think is the cutest, and a...
http://indiecrafts.craftgossip.com/2016/12/23/diy-pom-pom-christmas-tree-wall-hanging/