Welcome to Art By Craft

Crafting is an underappreciated art form -and for many of us it is also a way to create an income for our families. With the advent of sites such as eBay and Etsy, more people are earning part or all of their income crafting. Thousands of work at home moms all across the US and many other countries are returning to the tradition of crafting items for sale to help make ends meet – or as the beginning of a much bigger business. Many, many other women craft just for the sheer joy of making something beautiful with their hands. Whether you are new to crafting or whether you have long delighted in the process of creating, you’ll find some great things here.

From as early as I can remember, I have loved to create with my hands. Three years ago I launched my first little online store selling baby things and soon began making many of those items by hand. Before long I was part of the vast online community of women who make things for their families or for sale. Like everything else I do, I have researched the markets for handmade goods and learned an enormous amount about making a small business prosper. I love to share what I have learned, so you’ll find all kinds of juicy tidbits about running a handmade craft business here, along with a lot of fun things as well.

Come along with me as I review craft books and patterns, play with new materials and discover new, fun things to make. If you happen to be serious about starting or growing a craft-related business of your own, I have information about that too. For in-depth business information, check out WAHM Solutions.