Whatever it is that you use to do your craft, you take care of it, right? You keep your sewing machine shiny and clean. You make sure to wash the bristles of your paint brushes carefully, so they don’t break and fall out. You keep the caps firmly on your pens so they don’t dry out. You keep your yarn tangle free (most of the time). There’s another tool you use to create, … [Read more...] about A Maker’s Most Precious Tool (And How to Care for It)
Booth Strategy // Convey your message
It’s show season! I love doing shows. Part party, part networking- they are a fantastic way to meet new friends, get in front of new customers, and connect with store owners. What is the best way to start? I am a firm believer in starting where you are. Every show you learn. Every show is different. Just get in there. Once you are there, you are amidst a sea of other … [Read more...] about Booth Strategy // Convey your message
Meeting the Makers: Dedalos Art Dolls
My name is Patty, I'm 28 and I am a dollmaker from Italy. I live in Florence, where I graduated in Painting two years ago at the Academy of Fine Arts. Florence is an amazing place for the incredible quantity and quality of art masterpieces, not only in the famous museums but also displayed all over the city. Sculpture, architecture and painting are the soul of this unique … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Dedalos Art Dolls
Call for Submissions: It’s A Banner Day Project
“It’s A Banner Day” is an exhibition hosted by Hygienic resident artist, Patti Murphy, and local artist, Kat Murphy. The exhibition will open on June 1st, 2013 and will be on view until June 29th at the Hygienic Art Galleries in New London, CT. In addition to Patti and Kat’s exhibits—which will explore symbols and color in graphic art and painting—designers, photographers, and … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: It’s A Banner Day Project
Growing Your Online Shop with Facebook & Twitter
A sponsored post by our advertiser Claudio Carnino of Fanchimp In 2013, if you're not using Facebook or Twitter to make promotions of your Etsy store, you're probably missing a huge opportunity. In fact, many shops are already doing it. Thousands of online shops are using Facebook because it drives more sales and sometimes it also doubles them. Statistics show … [Read more...] about Growing Your Online Shop with Facebook & Twitter
