September 2011

Featured Shop: Erica Harris

Posted by Carrie Keplinger on September 22, 2011
Erica Harris Artwork
Each month we feature one of our awesome & successful IndieMade sellers. This month, get to know Erica Harris!

Indie Inspiration: Get Moving!

Posted by Daniella Lekach on September 20, 2011
You've been there: The feeling of the looming deadline. Scratching your brain endlessly to come up with the next great story or product in the collection‚ but to no avail. You're stuck. If you're lucky enough, you'll be struck by inspiration like a muse in a classical painting.

Renegade Craft Fair 2011 visits Chicago

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on September 19, 2011
No Chicago craft show is quite like the Renegade Craft Fair, Chicago's largest handmade event. Now in its ninth year, this huge and always-packed show filled several blocks of Division Street on Sept. 10 and 11 with handmade goods from Chicago and beyond.

Indie Style: Fall 2011

Posted by Carrie Keplinger on September 15, 2011
Sunday Funnies wallet by B.Charmer Designs
The days are getting shorter, the air is feeling crisp, and suddenly pumpkin-flavored everything abounds. Fall, that gloriously colorful time of year, is about to burst forth. Below are some of our top picks for the season, from accessories to home decor, all handmade by independent artisans.  

Introducing Austin

Posted by Carrie Keplinger on September 13, 2011
Last weekend we rolled out a new theme, Austin. It's a 960px wide theme with main navigation as a set of tabs above the content, and secondary navigation on the r

News from the Craftosphere: September 2011

Posted by Carrie Keplinger on September 06, 2011
This is a monthly column dedicated to art, craft, and music shows and news. Want to submit your event or project? Click here.

Writing User Friendly Website Content: A Primer for Artists and Crafters

Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson on September 02, 2011
Your website content is all about you and your products.