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Welcome to Small Business Saturday, a new feature here on CreativeIncome. Today we get to meet the creators of the independent magazine, Driftless. Leah and Shelly told us all about what it’s like to have full time jobs while creating Driftless and we’re excited to share with you their inspiring story so far! Q: Tell us […]
Welcome to our fairly new Etsy Interview Series! After attending Renegade Craft Fair Chicago in December 2014, I just HAD to get to know some of the wonderful designers! Lucky for you, I’ve spoken with many designers, Etsy shop owners, handmade business owners and more. Get ready to learn from the best folks! Today we […]
Welcome to Small Business Saturday, a new feature here on CreativeIncome. We recently got to talk to Claire Russo and Liza Serratore from LuRu Home about their business. These women founded LuRu Home in 2010 and have since become the ultimate authority on Nankeen dyeing. Nankeen dyeing is a traditional Chinese indigo hand-print process dating back 3,000 […]
Welcome to Small Business Saturday, a new feature here on CreativeIncome. This Saturday, we are featuring Realm, a handmade textile brand created by Vanessa Crook. I chatted with Vanessa about her design process, what it’s like to run an online shop, and her love for textile arts. Q: What’s the first item you ever designed? A: I […]
After attending Renegade Craft Fair Chicago, I just HAD to get to know some of the wonderful designers! Lucky for you, I’ve spoken with many designers, Etsy shop owners, handmade business owners and more. Get ready to learn from the best folks! Today we get to meet Jenna Richards from My Old Kentucky Homespun! How […]
I’m always looking for new and unique ways to display jewelry. Here are some of my recent faves! 1. Using a tree branch you can create this organic look with ease. Ocala farm market this Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm #handmadejewelry #ocalaflorida #ocalafarmmarket #ocalasfarmmarket #ocalafarmersmarket #jewelrydisplay #craftbooth #jewelycraftbooth #jewelrybooth A photo posted by […]
My mother walked up to a vendor and expressed how beautiful she thought everything was at Renegade. “I spent my entire paycheck before the fair opened.” she replied. I believe it! Renegade Chicago was an absolutely fantastic experience. With so many beautiful minds, ideas, and handmade goods in one room – it was hard to […]
Get ready to pick up your jaw from the floor – these are some pretty fantastic craft fair booths. 1. Succulents? Check. Holiday spirit? Check. What more could you need? We are feeling the Holiday Cheer with our new Christmas Tree and garland adorning our booth for today Hand To Hand Indie Market in Downtown, […]
To me, inspiration is everywhere. I look for ideas in everything I see and every place I go. But, I can’t be everywhere at once. There is an abundance of information and things to learn and I simply don’t have the time or energy to spend hours searching for a new idea. That’s why hashtags […]
Looking to spice up your craft fair booth this year? Check out these creative and positively Christmas-y craft fair booths. 1. Garland can do wonders for you booth – and you don’t even need lights! This is a great option to give your booth a Christmas feel even if you aren’t selling Christmas items. I […]
