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5 tools to help you succeed in the handmade economy

These online services can helping the hobbyist make their dream a full-time business.

On Jun 30, 2014 by [email protected]

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Moms of Instagram: A look inside this unstoppable online community

The Moms of Instagram are the most amazing online community there is. This is my attempt to join them.

On Jun 27, 2014 by [email protected]

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Obama champions innovation at first-ever White House ‘Maker Faire’

Obama declares National Day of Making to honor America's "tinkerers, inventors and entrepreneurs."

On Jun 18, 2014 by Tim Sampson

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Daily Fluff: 5 ways to embarrass your cat

Kitty embarrassment is recommended for treating feline narcissistic personality disorder.

On Mar 31, 2014 by [email protected]

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10 things I’ve learned from having my work stolen online

An online manufacturer stole a design I created for their line of watches. Here's what I took away from the experience.

On Mar 17, 2014 by [email protected]

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Dad illustrates the weirdest things he’s said to his children

This advice still applies for adults, by the way.

On Mar 1, 2014 by Miles Klee

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Here’s why you won’t see Etsy links on Reddit anymore

All links to Etsy have been soft-banned from Reddit. Here’s what that means.

On Jan 30, 2014 by Fernando Alfonso III

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Tumblr is going crazy over these custom teapots

One lump or two? 

On Jan 24, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Pinterest is a steampunk fashionista’s best friend

How Etsy shop Steam Circus got its start, and how its creator is in love with Pinterest. 

On Jan 7, 2014 by Lisa Granshaw

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Daily Fluff: Chinchilla has all his holiday shopping done

He's even finished wrapping, thanks to early shopping on Amazon and Etsy.

On Dec 19, 2013 by [email protected]

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This $500 Daft Punk helmet might be the most awesome gift on Etsy

Stuck on gift ideas this Christmas? After all, you can’t get the new Beyoncé album for everyone

On Dec 14, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Sad Etsy Boyfriends reveals the dark side of homemade crafts

A voice has been given to the voiceless: The sad boyfriends of Etsy have a Tumblr.

On Oct 21, 2013 by Audra Schroeder

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The most refrigerator-worthy crayon art you’ll see all year

Hoang Tran's Tumblr, Wax Nostalgic, will have you yearning for kindergarten again—if only to raid the art supplies cabinet.

On Oct 16, 2013 by Aaron Sankin

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Etsy leaves ‘handmade’ behind, sparking a user exodus

Little-known handmade marketplace Zibbet is benefiting mightily from Etsy's controversial policy changes.

On Oct 5, 2013 by Aja Romano

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Is ‘handmade’ still an Etsy guarantee?

Changes to Etsy's member policies announced Tuesday loosen prior restrictions on collaborating with manufacturers.

On Oct 2, 2013 by Aja Romano