Etsy Featured Seller Jeanne Connolly Uses IndieMade and Etsy Together
Read what IndieMader Jeanne Connolly has to say about Etsy and why she loves IndieMade.
Creative Entrepreneur
You can find creative inspiration just about anywhere if you look closely enough. Sometimes, staying inspired can seem difficult when when you're running an indie business, even though you love what you do. When you feel the well running dry, check out our creative inspiration resources for artist communities, handmade blogs, and online eye candy.
Grow Your Indie Business with Productivity Tips from an Expert
Indie business owners have to keep lots of plates spinning at once, and staying productive and organized is essential to your success. Check out these productivity tips from artist and entrepreneur Willo O'Brien in Lisa Anderson Shaffer's resource article on staying productive — second in a three-part series on productivity tips.
Selling at Sci Fi Conventions: An Interview with Veteran Sci Fi Con Vendor Deb Kosiba
Sci fi conventions can be a great place to sell your art or handmade crafts if your style leans at all toward the alternative or geeky. Veteran sci fi con vendor Deb Kosiba shares her experiences from selling at these unique events over the past 20 years, and offers tips on how to start showing your work at sci fi conventions.
Eclectic, Bohemian Up-cycling of Furniture and Fashion - Interview with Jeanne Connolly of Vintage Renewal
Jeanne Connolly is a masterful, indie furniture and fashion designer. Her work starts with taking something that exists (vintage furniture and fashion) and recreating it into a new thing of beauty. She uses a clever combination of color and fabric in each of her one of a kind (OOAK) designs. Take some time to check out her store and her "sold" galleries. Her work is inpirational. www.vintagerenewal.com. I was thrilled when I discovered her on IndieMade!
Artist Inspiration: Finding Inspiration Through the Power of Artist Groups
Finding inspiration can sometimes be a challenge when you're an artist who works alone. Connecting with other local creative types in your city offers great opportunities for artist inspiration when you're feeling stuck, down on yourself, or needing to bounce ideas off of others who understand your process.
Featured Shop: Polly Danger
Each month we feature one of our awesome & successful IndieMade sellers. This month, get to know Polly Danger!
Craft Communities and Resources for Makers
Creativity can't happen in a vacuum, so craft communities are essential for connecting makers to one another. No matter what craft you practice or where you live, find a like-minded crafting community near you to help you feel like you're part of the handmade movement.
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