This week’s crafty post doesn’t feature another fantastic handmade Etsy design, it features the new documentary Handmade Nation chronicling the rise of fantastic handmade designers and their art! Filmmaker, author, and independent curator Faythe Levine traveled 19,000 to document the new wave of craft in the USA and her journey is scheduled to
If you’ve been to other blogs this afternoon you probably already noticed that today is the “CPSIA Blog-In” where blogs everywhere are calling for the immediate reform of the CPSIA (H.R.4040). Thousands of small businesses including manufacturers, publishers, artists, and retailers are all threatened by the sweeping law going into effect on Tuesday, February 10th. [...]
I’m overdue for a fun Etsy feature, so today’s cool find comes from Bright based in Atlanta, GA. The dynamic duo (Carrie Damen and Sara Williams) print one funky and modern piece at a time on US-made American Apparel clothing. Not only can you match any Bright design with any American Apparel baby/toddler piece you [...]
I know how much time new and expecting parents put into locating the perfect baby announcements and shower invitations, so I thought I’d shoot a few recommendations
It’s been months since my last Etsy post, so today we’ll feature fun Etsy finds with a whale theme. The links won’t work when these handmade Etsy gifts are sold out, so click on your favorite goodies below before they swim away! Whale of a Wall: This vinyl wall graphic comes in a variety of [...]
I can’t recall when the colors mysteriously disappeared from children’s clothing, but there were a few bleak years where all you could find were pastels and various shades of brown. Thankfully, the designers at Brooklyn Junior are bringing the fun back to kid’s clothing with urban-inspired designs bursting with vibrant colors! You can find their [...]
