How to Build Anticipation with Limited Releases
New products and limited-release products both offer powerful marketing opportunities for small businesses to bring customers back to the store, keep a business fresh, and promote engagement.
Fabric.com is Shutting Down
Fabric.com announced to vendors today that the company, which is owned by Amazon, will be shutting down as of October 20.
Cricut Contributing Artist Program Seeks Designers
Learn about Cricut’s new Contributing Artists Program, which launched in May as a way to grow and enhance the thousands of images offered in the Cricut Design Space® app.
Creative Business Owner’s Gift Guide
Hey craft business owners! This gift guide is just for you. If someone has been asking you what you want this holiday, we know you’ll find some things on this list that you’ll need and love. Treat your business (and yourself) to something fun this holiday season!
Halloween Trends for 2022
We take a look at creative trends to expect this Halloween and how this holiday will return to pre-covid levels of popularity.
How I Got That Gig: Embroidered Pillows for Florence + The Machine
Embroidery artist Melissa Galbraith created a set of custom embroidered pillows for the band Florence + the Machine. Here’s how she got that gig.
Avlea Brings Greek Folk Embroidery to the US Market
Through her business, Avlea Folk Embroidery, Krista West is bringing Greek folk embroidery designs to the US market through kits and patterns.
Inspiration Direct is JOANN’s New Bulk Buying and Wholesale Site
JOANN is launching a small business wholesale site similar to Darice that will include every SKU at JOANN with a $50 minimum order.
Miss Purl Chicago: A Yarn Shop and Craft Community
Kamaca Champion had a dream. She wanted to open a yarn store that would serve Chicago’s South Side and enhance a sense of community there. But it would take her years to realize the dream that would become Miss Purl.
What You Need to Know About Fulfillment Centers as a Craft Business
If you’re finding it difficult to keep up with shipping and fulfillment demands with an in-house arrangement, you may be ready to upgrade to a third-party fulfillment center.
Tips and Tools for Creating a Successful 100 Day Project
The #100dayproject is now an annual event on Instagram. This is a free global art project for creatives, who are charged to pick an action, do it consistently for 100 days, and share it. Follow these tips to make your project a success.
Cupixel Brings Art-Making to the Masses Through Augmented Reality
We interview Elan Katav, founder of Cupixel, an app and kit company that helps novices draw using augmented reality.
What Does it Take to Revive Home Economics? One Virginia Teacher Finds Out
What does it take to bring home economics back to public schools? We talk with one teacher who successfully revived the program in her rural Virginia district.
Samplers, Swearwords and Sass: A Look at Modern Cross Stitch
We take a look at modern cross stitch movements that include political, snarky, sassy and subversive messages.
Everything You Need to Know About QR Codes for Your Craft Business
We take a look at some of the ways QR codes can be useful for your craft business, as well as highlight a few of the best free and paid options for generating QR codes.
Buy Now Pay Later Apps: What Craft Businesses Need to Know
What exactly is a Buy Now Pay Later app, and what are the benefits and risks to using one for your business? We review the pros and cons as well as the features of the most popular apps.
Congratulations to our 2022 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship program recipients.
How the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program Can Propel Your Craft Business Forward
Learn how Christy Nelson applied for and participated in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program, and how that changed the way she operated her business, Makit Takit.
The Paper Shortage Impacts Craft Publishers
The paper shortage is taking a toll on craft publishers, causing longer waits, higher prices, and diminishing the eco-friendly options available at any given time.
5 Tips for Making Videos Without Being on Camera
Many people hesitate to create videos often because they just don’t like being on camera. The good news is you can create amazing videos that promote you and your craft without you having to be the star.