Last month I had the pleasure of attending a long-running craft store here in Austin, Texas. The Renegade Craft Fair has been going strong for over 10+ years in cities all over the US and world. It’s a great place to sell your craft, talk with others in the maker community, and see up and coming trends before they hit your favorite store. Makers are at the pulse of the trends and always right … [Read more...] about Austin Renegade Craft Fair 2019 Trends
Buzzworthy
20 Fun & Crafty Upcycling Ideas
It's a known fact that humans are too wasteful. Luckily, thifting and repurposing are beginning to emerge as a hot trend and favorite past time again. Everyday is a great opportunity to use recycled and thrifted items to craft with. Exercise your creativity while being resourceful with these fun crafty upcycling ideas! Here are 20 DIY upcycling ideas: Upcycled Window Chalkboard Use black … [Read more...] about 20 Fun & Crafty Upcycling Ideas
Meet the Maker: Angie Geyer
Meet Angie Geyer. This crafty mom of three had no intention of starting her own maker business, but once the order requests kept rolling in, she knew she had something special. Angie is now the proud owner of her successful custom-made home decor business, Little Rustic Home. Read on to learn more about her unique journey of becoming a successful maker. Introduce us to you: who you are, where … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Angie Geyer
Meet the Maker: Keith Grafton
Meet Keith Grafton. If you've ever dreamed of literally crafting for a living, Keith is currently living that dream. Keith is the Darice Corporate Craft Coordinator and our go-to guy for all things creative and DIY. He's uber talented in all areas of the crafting arena and can whip up anything from an intricate macrame pendant necklace to a hand drawn t-shirt design (see below!). Keith is an … [Read more...] about Meet the Maker: Keith Grafton
Breakout Design Trend 2019: Kidulting
We all have to grow up, so we are told. Kidulting, instead, tells us that we can hold onto our childhoods. Maybe it's a backlash against "adulting," the idea that one has to act a certain way when they reach a certain age. Maybe it's a way of responding to the demands of everyday work life. Or maybe it was born from simple nostalgia. Whatever the origins, kidulting is a booming trend that is also … [Read more...] about Breakout Design Trend 2019: Kidulting
Breakout Design Trend 2019: Galaxy & Astrology
Maybe it's a desire to escape from our current world, or perhaps the trend is inspired by the many hit superhero movies in space that have dominated the big screens. Whatever the reason, consumers are drawn to galaxy and space inspired designs in a big way this year. Expect to see lots of purple/pink/black combinations on designs, and stars galore in 2019. The obsession with space is also turning … [Read more...] about Breakout Design Trend 2019: Galaxy & Astrology
