Crafty Foods: Graduation Treats

May 2nd, 2011 | Holiday, Quick Crafts

Bethany at The Paper Pony created some of the cutest graduation favors I’ve ever seen. Her treat bags were intended for Kindergarten graduation, but these simple candy treats would be the perfect addition to any graduation party. Be it Kindergarten or college, make your graduation party memorable – and tasty – with these peanut...

Vendor Virgin: Working the Craft Show

Apr 29th, 2011 | Vendor Virgin

Last time on Vendor Virgin we covered preparing for a craft show after you’ve been accepted. All the preparation in the world won’t make you feel ready for your first time, but this article should help calm the butterflies in your stomach with tips for working the crowd. Learn how to make the most of your ...

Wooden Spoon People

Apr 29th, 2011 | Craft Tutorials

My siblings and I played with wooden spoon people crafted by my Grandmommie for years. I took the idea from my Grandmommie to create an updated version of a wooden spoon family that is fun, cheap and can be easily modified to make your own. It is amazing how, with a few inexpensive supplies, you ...

The Best Mother’s Day Present

Apr 27th, 2011 | Editorial, Holiday

Mother’s Day is fast approaching and children young and old all over the world are racking their brains trying to think of a great gift for mom. What would mom like? Flowers, candy, jewelry, and clothing – it all seems like it’s been done before. The last flower arrangement you bought threw dad into a ...

Undiscovered Treasures: Serap Onur

Apr 25th, 2011 | Etsy Spotlight, Undiscovered Treasures

Serap Onur of InBlossom is a Turkish painter that has branched out from oil paintings to the traditional Turkish technique of reverse glass painting. This technique requires painting in reverse – foreground first rather than background, as well as mirroring the image – on the back of a piece of glass. The glass is attached ...

Clothespin Bunnies

Apr 20th, 2011 | Craft Tutorials, Holiday

These bunnies crafted using old fashioned clothespins are perfect for Easter decorations or gifts. This simple craft project makes the cutest Easter bunnies in under an hour with less than $10.00 of materials. Supplies needed: Old fashioned clothespins. I used Woodsies brand No-Roll Clothespins. Acrylic paint in different shades...

How to Promote on Facebook

Apr 19th, 2011 | Etsy Tips

The most difficult thing about selling online – in your Etsy shop or otherwise – is getting noticed amidst the slurry and noise of the online marketplace. In March alone, nearly 400,000 new members appeared on Etsy’s crowded streets. Unless you’re one of the lucky few to be chosen for the Etsy front page, promoting ...

Vendor Virgin: Preparing for the Show

Apr 14th, 2011 | Vendor Virgin

I like to title this segment “Holy crap I got accepted!” The previous installment of Vendor Virgin covered narrowing down your choices for shows and applying to juried and non-juried shows. Once you’re accepted, it’s off to the races – let the preparation begin! After a few shows this will be old hat, but preparing...

All About Easter Fun

Apr 13th, 2011 | Holiday

I loved Easter when I was a child. I swear to this day that I saw the Easter Bunny one night coming to hide the eggs. There are a million different ideas about how to decorate, celebrate and enjoy the spring season. I have compiled some great ideas for making your kids remember their Easters for ...

Crafty Foods: Easter Gingerbread House

Apr 12th, 2011 | Holiday, Quick Crafts

Who doesn’t love gingerbread houses? These miniature creations of flour and candy are one of my cherished memories from Christmas time. The cute little dollops, miniature candy accents, frosting snow and candy cane doorways make me want to squeal with delight. I’m tortured every year waiting until Christmas time to make them –...