Handmade

IndieMade - Etsy Connect Feature Needs Beta Testers

Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson on August 15, 2012

If you have an Etsy shop and an IndieMade website, IndieMade is making your life a whole lot simpler. We are adding our Etsy integration to our platform. Syncs automatically with your Etsy shop.

Made in Chicago: Urban Folk Circuit Popup Shop Showcases Chicago Craft Business Owners

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on April 16, 2012

The Urban Folk Circuit is spotlighting handmade wares made in Chicago at its first ever popup shop. Running through Sunday, April 22, the shop is loaded with handmade jewelry, clothing, accessories, and artwork all created by Chicago craft business owners.

Made in San Francisco: Banana Republic and SFMade Team Up to Showcase San Francisco Crafts

Posted by Lisa Anderson Shaffer on April 11, 2012

Local Handmade Businesses featured at Banana Republic in San Francisco

Looking for art and crafts that are made in San Francisco? Banana Republic and SFMade, the non-profit dedicated to supporting local manufacturing and a sustainable economy, have teamed up for the second time to showcase San Francisco crafts.

Etsy Featured Seller Jeanne Connolly Uses IndieMade and Etsy Together

Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson on March 29, 2012

Read what IndieMader Jeanne Connolly has to say about Etsy and why she loves IndieMade.

Selling at Sci Fi Conventions: An Interview with Veteran Sci Fi Con Vendor Deb Kosiba

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on March 08, 2012

Sci fi con art show display. Photo courtesy of 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.

Be Your Own Boss - Start an Indie Business!

Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson on February 04, 2012

IndieMade was invited to present mini-sessions at the WBEZ event "Making Your Own Job." The event was well-attended by plenty of artist entrepreneurs and indie business owners. Welcome to the new economy, one that is driven by micro- and small businesses. These "indies" are either filling in the gaps with their niche businesses or freelancing, often replacing jobs once held by full-time employees.

Support Local Artists: Sacred Art showcases Chicago's finest art and crafts

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on January 27, 2012

Sacred Art's storefront on Lincoln Avenue, Chicago

When customers walk into Sacred Art (http://www.sacredartstore.com), they immediately know that they're in Chicago. Sarah Chazin, the proprietor, does support local artists throughout Chicago - they are the suppliers of her store's merchandise.

Indie Craft Fair: Urban Folk Circuit Travels Around Chicago

Posted by Darlene Ostrowski on January 16, 2012

Urban Folk Circuit organizers Kelli Wefenstette (left) and Jessica Duff

Chicago artisans Kelli Wefenstette and Jessica Duff believe that every Chicago resident should have easy access to quality handmade wares, right in their own neighborhoods.