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
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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
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
Breakout Design Trend 2019: Craftivism
"Craftivism is a way of looking at life where voicing opinions through creativity makes your voice stronger, your compassion deeper & your quest for justice more infinite." - Betsy Greer While the term "craftivism" was coined in 2003, the act of using craft as a subversive tactic can be found throughout history. Craftivists use their skills as a way to take action, express themselves, … [Read more...] about Breakout Design Trend 2019: Craftivism
Small Business Trends for Independent Retailers in 2019
Since my sister and I opened our brick and mortar store, The Salvaged Boutique, we’ve seen many trends come and go. Nowadays, not only do businesses with physical spaces need to keep a pulse on what’s going on in their communities, what will bring people in the doors, and what merchandise is trending, but we also have to educate ourselves about technology and having a strong online presence. … [Read more...] about Small Business Trends for Independent Retailers in 2019
