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5 Instagram Accounts Every Crafter Should Follow

5 Instagram Accounts Every Crafter Should Follow

As a creative, there are times when our creativity seems to be stuck in a rut. Sometimes we can ride the wave and wait until inspiration finds her way back to us. Other times, it seems like she took a long bus ride across the country and she may not be returning. Thankfully, with the help of social media, inspiration is just a few clicks away. Here are 5 Instagram accounts we love that are sure to help you get your creative ideas flowing, regardless of your craft. 

  1. @Crafttherainbow – Here you can get inspired by craft projects that represent all colors of the rainbow.  photo from houselarsbuilt

2. @Houselarsbuilt – Here you get creative inspiration for living – (home, decor, events, crafts, etc).

 photo from @houselarsbuilt

 

3.@damasklove – The page will give you all kinds of fun inspiration and easy  DIY projects that will get you back to creating.

 photo from @damasklove

4. @Pantone – This page will keep you inspired by the most recent color trends. Anyone who loves color can’t help but enjoy this page. 

IG INSPIREphoto from pantone.com

5. @Kailochic This Instagram account will inspire you to be creative in your everyday life. She covers everything from DIY to home to event decor to crafts.]

photo from @kailochic

What other social media accounts do you draw inspiration from? Let us know so we can grab some inspiration too!

 

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3 Inspiring Podcasts Every Craft Boss Should Listen To

3 Inspiring Podcasts Every Craft Boss Should Listen To

3 Inspiring Podcasts Every Craft Boss Should Listen To

By Charlene Dunbar

In the past 2-3 years, I’ve grown to LOVE podcasts. They’re that perfect blend of education and entertainment and they have contributed significantly to my personal and business growth. I usually pop one on when I feel stuck or need inspiration, which is fairly often!  Here are three podcasts I recommend to fellow crafters looking for practical business tips, strategies or good ol’ inspiration. Before I start, a disclaimer: none of the three featured podcasters have a background as handmade crafters, but they are women who have built successful, creative-ish businesses/enterprises and the stories they share are universal and can definitely help jumpstart your business journey.

I’d love to hear what you think of these and about your favorite creative or business podcasts.

#1 – Myleik Teele – My Taught You Podcast                                                                                                  This was one of the first podcasts I got hooked on. Myleik has a direct, no-nonsense style and lays out the playbook for how she built her business (Curlbox) and personal brand. My Taught You includes interviews with other successful creatives and diary style episodes where Myleik covers topics like handling your own PR, business break-ups and how to not suck at sales. If you need a swift kick in the butt or help with the right mindset to win, Myleik’s podcast is a must listen.

#2 – Nicaila Matthews – Side Hustle Pro Podcast                                                                                         Side Hustle Pro is one of my favorite business podcasts because it spotlights women of color who grew their side hustle from passion project to profitable business. The featured business owners vary widely, but each of them walks through the steps they took to succeed, warts and all. I love the insightful questions Nicaila asks to unpack things like profitability, finding manufacturers, and scaling. If you’re in a tough place with your business, you can definitely find a SHP episode to give you inspiration to keep going.

#3 – Moiyattu Banya-Keister – Tea and Peppersoup Podcast                                                                     Tea and Peppersoup is a relatively new podcast that offers solid mindset nuggets for building a business or nonprofit. I was drawn to the episodes covering topics like self-care for entrepreneurs, avoiding the comparison trap and embracing rejection.  Banya-Keister also shares her experiences with making tough decisions, recognizing seasons and digging into her faith to achieve her God-given potential. Her big sister wit and honesty make Tea and Peppersoup a go-to for anyone feeling the pain of leaving their comfort zone.

I hope you check out these podcasts and enjoy them as much as I do. Want to hear more inspiring “How She Built It” stories? If you’re in the Atlanta area, RSVP now to attend our next market on November 16 where we’ll have a special surprise guest, who will share her incredible success story during the market.