How to Tie a Monkey's Fist Knot

The best tutorial YouTube video on the web. I have tied these knots for years, and people ask me how to do them all the time.

Here is the best video I was able to find to show you how to tie one of these nautical knots. Enjoy!

If you are a crafter who attends fairs regularly or an Etsy seller, (or both), or if you are simply a lover of handmade goods, you probably know the indie craft market is growing. All across the country little pockets of like minded people are banding together to put on events which are truly one-of-a-kind for attendees. Stores selling only handmade goods are popping up all over. Craft fairs are garnering record attendance, and now three cities across the country will be hosting conferences created specifically for crafters. read more

This is the first video in an ongoing series on Etsy SEO. Each week we will be covering ways to improve your Etsy SEO. We will also be answering questions and even doing some Etsy shop critiques.

This week we are covering how to focus on one keyword and properly place it in your shop.

Originally posted on Crafting an MBA by Megan Auman on June 17, 2010. read more

I thought I’d share a video post with you all. In it, I discuss what ‘success’ and happiness in my work means for me – and ask the question of you – when will you know you have achieved ‘success’ in your creative business endeavours? What level of success will make you truly happy?

This short video teaches how to install a clasp to a jewelry piece.