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  10.16.2009 | by Cathy Jakicic

  You still have the weekend to apply for the American Craft Council's shows "AltCraft" segments

  The American Craft Council is still accepting AltCraft applications for its flagship show in Baltimore and its show in Atlanta. This section celebrates the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning handmade movement. This is an opportunityMore Filed under: alternative shopping, American Craft Council, craft communities, craft fairs, Crafticism, Craftivism, crafts

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  10.01.2009 | by Cathy Jakicic

  1000 Markets

  I've blogged about Etsy before (and actually have a site there myself) but I recently received some interesting information — and some cool samples (see photo) — about another online market option — 1000 Markets . 1000 Markets is very similar to EtsyMore Filed under: alternative shopping, Etsy.com, selling jewelry

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  06.17.2009 | by Jane Konkel

  My favorites from the Bead&Button show

  My favorites from the Bead&Button show High Caliber Collar: Rebecca Starry from Anchorage AK, entered her necklace in the Bead Dreams competition. She used a right-angle weave technique and huge bullets to make this stunning necklace. Brenda SchwederMore Filed under: alternative shopping, Andrew Thornton, Art Jewelry magazine, bead and button show, bead classes, bead shopping, bead shows, Bead&Button Show 2009, Beads of Change, bottle cap beads, Cynthia Thornton, Greg Ogden

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  05.08.2009 | by Cathy Jakicic

  Great recessionista idea

  Word of mouth is a fabulous thing for finding life's hidden treasures. My sister just told me about a jewelry line (that a friend told her about) that has hit on a great idea in financially challenging times for artists. The line is called "More Filed under: alternative shopping, beading, beads, budget, business, Buyhandmade.com, challenge, creativity, design, Etsy.com, frugal, gift, handcrafted, jewellery, jewelry, jewelry gifts, jewelry making, necklace, pendant, selling jewelry

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  12.15.2008 | by Stacy Hillmer

  Alternative shopping: Jewelry gifts that make a difference

  So you’ve hit all the department stores, malls, and outlets and still haven’t found gifts for everyone on your list. Or perhaps you’re attempting to give handmade gifts, but time is quickly running out. In addition, you might be feeling that, in our economicMore Filed under: alternative shopping

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