In each new Destination DIY episode, we explore new ways people are working with limited resources to create rather than consume the world around them.

CraftyPod is made by me, Sister Diane — aka Diane Gilleland. I’ve made things my whole life, and would gladly give up most household chores for an afternoon of serious crafting. When I’m not crafting, I do a lot of other things: • I run a tiny independent publishing company called CraftyPod Publishing. I publish my own work, and sometimes, work by other crafters. read more

A podcast for those who love all things handmade by Jennifer Ackerman-Haywood. An interview show all about art, craft and creativity.

CraftyPod is made by Sister Diane — aka Diane Gilleland. It's a podcast about making stuff.

Originally posted by Sister-Diane on 6/5/2009.

In this show:

- The comments on this post tell me that the number one question folks have about craft blogging is, “What should I write about?” So this podcast attempts to answer that question.

- Learn why your blog is not really about you, and what it should be about instead.

- Understand why passion and value are two key elements of a great craft blog.

In this show:

• I talk with craft-business blogger Megan Auman about a number of interesting ideas – most notably, that Etsy.com is a “pro-am community,” where professional crafters sell alongside hobbyists.

• We talk about how this “pro-am” landscape affects businesses that are trying to earn a profit, and how it affects side businesses (that maybe aren’t). We also talk about how this landscape affects Etsy.

• …And we talk about where Etsy really fits into a long-term, sustainable craft business.

Marlo Miyashiro talks with me about building creative communities, and shares how she did it with Seattle’s EtsyRAIN.

We discuss the most important elements of a thriving creative community.

And we talk about what a community leader can do when members express dislike for how a community is running.

Hello Craft is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association (pending), dedicated to the advancement of independent crafters and the handmade movement, as well as empowering small business owners and educating the public to the benefits of buying handmade. read more