fashion
Collective (P)inspiration
Just in case you failed to catch my drift in those Pinning Down Indie posts, I am addicted to Pinterest. It is, in fact, my go-to website for sewing inspiration, tutorials, recipes, decor, wedding porn…you name it. And I’m not the only one. People worldwide are collecting their inspirations and storing them here. But why? [...]
About the Author
Janice Bear designs unique garters (for offbeat brides, burlesque, Tuesdays…) because she believes everything you wear should be a reflection of you – right down to your underpinnings. To learn more about what she does and why she does it, please visit her blog.
quirky, crafty, creative biz success: interview with Elsie Flanigan
This is the first in a new series that will be delving into the minds of those who have made their creative dreams a reality! Elsie Flannigan is the woman behind the blog A Beautiful Mess, as well as part of the team who run Red Velvet, which is both an online and B&M shop [...]
About the Author
Jess Van Den is extremely passionate and passionately extreme about crafting a creative life, and all things handmade and vintage! When not blogging at Epheriell Designs, she’s making jewellery, editing *bespoke* zine, hanging out on twitter – or possibly doing all of these things at once.
michael phelps, a little black dress, and ecodesign
This little column of mine here, “Reduce, Reuse, Reimagine,” is a column about the ways in which creativity and ecological concerns intersect. I’m interested in the ways in which designers, artists, and makers impose constraints on themselves when they choose to be eco-friendly, and I’m interested in the ways in which these constraints promote real [...]
About the Author
Julie Green is owner, operator, designer, sales staff, and head of the shipping department at Up Up Creative, an eco-friendly paper goods shop specializing in what she likes to call “sweet-but-sap-free” greetings, wedding invitations, gifts, and more. Catch a glimpse behind the scenes of this in-sourced printing company by following her on up up, the blog.
best of the bricks – better than jam…
Better than Jam is a fantastic handmade co-op in the heart of Brooklyn. Owner Karin has made her shop a fixture in the community by recognizing and appreciating the great artists and artisans in her neighborhood. She shares her thoughts on her business model, her community, and her love for handmade. Better than Jam isn’t [...]
About the Author
I am a licensed artist who creates modern surface patterns, lives to travel, and eats lots of olives. Yep, it’s kinda that simple. You can find my work on fabric, tableware, lamps, wallcoverings, etc. Are you ready to transform your art business by doing a trade show? Then you are ready to be a SHOWSTOPPER!
fashion & illustration collide – pop pop portraits
If you’re like me, you enjoy fashion almost as much as an amazing piece of art. Enter Pop Pop Portraits, a collection of watercolour originals and prints from Helena’s shop, and now you can appreciate two of your favorite things at the same time. Who wouldn’t like that? Each of her girl’s has a mini [...]
About the Author
Brittni Mehlhoff is the editor of the handmade blog, papernstitch, and is also the owner and creator of an exhibition site by the same name. If you are a creative entrepreneur, small business owner, or a blogger, join the growing community of 7,000+ Stitchers and sign up for Brittni’s free weekly biz tips + handmade picks.
