These bloggers just love crafts. They love crafts so much that they talk about a variety of specialties and techniques. Each is worthy of a visit if you are looking for something new to sink your creative juices into or to meet people who love to share ideas about crafting. Many of the bloggers showcased here provide advice on selling crafts, selling crafts on Etsy and promoting crafty websites. No matter which blog you visit, you'll learn something new and will feel like you've met a new friend.
The blogs showcased here could also be categorized under such headings as "For the Love of Crafting" or "The Lives of Crafters".
If you are interested in finding a blog pertaining to a specific form of crafting, be sure to check out the other categories for even more great craft blogs.
All the website owners have also shared their favorite crafting tips.
Use a safety can opener to open the BOTTOM of pop-tab cans, then clean and fill with gifts, candies, whatever...glue the bottom back on and decorate the can.
Use this craft for any occasion, it makes a really fun gift and your recipient will be in awe of your cleverness.
I'm a knitter and a handmade advocate. I make colorful and fun Fashion Accessories for the free spirit. I promote fellow crafters and artisans and work to get the word out about living the handmade lifestyle. You will also find tips for selling crafts on-line and at craft shows. I share my marketing strategies and promotional ideas with other crafty sellers.
When selling at craft shows prices should be clearly marked and consistent. It's good to have multiple lines with all different price points. Try to come up with innovative designs and have some items at the lower end so that everyone has something they can buy.
Ebay is a great source to both buy and sell craft supplies. I’ve gotten paints, scrapbooking paper, and great fabrics, all at extremely reasonable prices. Their full retail prices were several times what I paid.
Our blog has easy, inexpensive and practical craft ideas for all age groups. It has projects with detailed instructions. The craft projects range from paper quilling, clay flowers and paper flowers to various interesting kids craft. We love to share our passion with fellow crafters and would love to hear from you.
Add copyright watermark to all the images on your website. It protects your work from being copied as is and is a friendly reminder that the images and your work are copyrighted. You can easily do that using software like picasa or irfanview.
Australian bead artist Jenny Lawson shares some free jewellery tutorials for anyone to use. Jenny sells beaded flowers, wedding bouquets and beaded jewellery. Her tutorials are clear to understand and fully illustrated. She also shares her latest projects, inspirations and even the challenges she faces as a jewellery artist.
Join Lucy as she shares moments of inspiration and crafting goodness on her blog. Since 2006, My Byrd House has offered a variety of crafty ideas and several great tutorials. Lucy loves aprons and shares a number of clever tutorials on making aprons and children's clothing.
When adding rick-rack or other trim to pockets,sew the trim on and leave approximately 3/4" tails on the trim. Wrap the tails around the edge of the fabric and sew into the seam when you attach the pocket to firmly secure the trim in place and to prevent unraveling.