The 50 Best Craft Art Blogs on the Internet
Interested in crafting but need some inspiration? We've scoured the Internet and found the fifty best craft blogs on the Web. All of these sites are amazing examples of artistic achievement. If you are an aspiring craft artist, or simply love to view other people's work, check out these fantastic, innovative, and creative blogs.
The Top 5 Best Craft Blogs
Both Hands Creative Press : Both Hands Creative Press is a Portland-based art and design company that specializes in linoleum block prints, handmade cards and journals, and literary publications. While the site is still in development, it shows tremendous promise with the work currently displayed. In addition to simply viewing this spectacular artwork, you can also purchase many of the pieces for a small fee. This site is definitely worth checking back with frequently.
Our favorite post: "Sleeping Beauty"
The Craft Department – Martha Stewart : The Craft Department of Martha Stewart's site is about the crafters who create Martha Stewart projects and products. They share their inspiration, favorite sources, and original crafts projects. The site is well categorized, easy to navigate, and aesthetically pleasing. Plus, there are some really interesting ideas.
Our favorite post: "Mother's Day"
Craft Fail : Craft Fail is a blog open to all where you can share all of your crafting failures. The blog is run by craft enthusiast Heather and the community blog is open to everybody who loves craft art. There are some pretty funny attempts here. It is definitely worth checking back with often and even posting some of your own failures.
Our favorite post: "WIN: Top 10 Craft Blog!"
Craft Jr : CraftJR is a weblog for kids who love crafting. It has a kid craft spotlight where a new craft art is featured on a regular basis (presumably submitted by the audience). They also have a site guide where parents and children can search for different craft activities by age group or timeliness. This makes the site easy for parents to navigate and quickly find ideas.
Our favorite post: "12 Crafts for Teens that are Easy But Cool"
Selling Crafts Online : Selling Crafts Online is a place that offers advice on how to market your craft. Articles are about upcoming craft shows, how to market yourself, and how to have a successful website. The site also has an affiliate program which allows aspiring crafters to earn money from local businesses and interested parties. If you are trying to make money as a craftsperson, this is an excellent place to start.
Back To TopOur favorite post: "A Sad Craft Publishing Story – Don't Let it Be Yours!"
Other Fantastic Craft Blogs
All Free Crafts : All Free Crafts is a blog where craft tips and recycling ideas are shared. The posts feature recent and one of a kind craft ideas.
Our favorite post: "Free Patterns for Bean Bags"
Angry Chicken : Published and developed by Amy, this site features a variety of different crafty projects. From clothes to food to pictures, the site has a little bit of everything. Amy also has two books out on using fabric and bending-the-rules of sewing.
Our favorite post: "let the swimming begin"
Arts Crafts Blog : Arts Crafts Blog is a fantastic place to find weekly craft activities for your family to undertake together. Activities include building fire fighters and fire trucks, making pirate ships, Columbus Day activities, crafting spy telescopes, and much more. The crafts here are highly creative and easy to do.
Our favorite post: "How to Decorate & Personalize Your Book Bags and Backpacks – Back to School Crafts Part 2"
Charlotte's Fancy : Charlotte's Fancy was inspired by the blogger's daughter Charlotte. The blog features great examples of stationery, cupcakes, design, Etsy, kids clothes, and simple craft ideas that you can apply to your own craft work.
Our favorite post: "[Crafty Monday] Flowers for Mother's Day"
CraftGossip : This is a well-designed blog containing entries from various crafty people. These publishers search the Net thoroughly for the best craft ideas and projects. They also make a review for the craft ideas and projects they find on the Internet.
Our favorite post: "5 Keys to Well-Designed Scrapbook Pages"
Craft Boom : This is a craft business site where bloggers share their business ideas and some tips. They also update each other with cool event happenings related to their field of interest.
Our favorite post: "Digital Scrapbooking, and why we love it so much"
Craft Blog : Craft is dedicated to keep up with the trends occurring within the world of crafts. It is a site for daily source for craft projects and inspiration. The blog aims to amuse creative people who are revolutionizing traditional arts and crafts.
Our favorite post: "Making bath bombs"
Craft Corps : This is a crafting community where people from all over the world share their creative ideas on crafting. The blog's owner, Vickie, is well-known internationally. Her designs and projects focus on needle arts and environmentally conscious crafting.
Our favorite post: "Craft Corps: The Book"
Craft Crave : This is a fantastic craft, scrapbooking, design and social networking site. It has a list of categories such as handcrafts, cooking and paper crafts. In addition, it has some tips on how to make one of those categories yourself.
Our favorite post: "A Tutorial to Adore"
Creative Jewish Mom : The blog is categorized by kid's crafts, recycling crafts, crafts for mom, birthday crafts, do-it-yourself home décor, and Jewish crafts. Here, you'll experience the joy of creativity. This blog's author is an interior and graphic designer by profession but has also worked in the clothing industry.
Our favorite post: "Make a Fig-Leaf Windchime to Enjoy Outdoors"
Crafty Dad : Crafty Dad is a blog maintained by a dad who shares his interests in crafting while providing information on the subject, such as online video resources. The blogger also shares some of his son's work.
Our favorite post: "Crochet Anyone?"
Design for Mankind : Design for Mankind is a blog which keeps you up-to-date with the latest trends in the design and art fields. The blogger in charge has been recognized as one of the London Time's top 50 design bloggers in the world. While the art featured here is not traditionally categorized as craft-like, it certainly has the power to inspire crafters.
Our favorite post: "Cupcake Cannon."
Dollar Store Crafts : This blog focuses on economical, stylish, and easy do-it-yourself projects. Its craft ideas feature products acquired from dollar stores, dollar sections in stores, and discount stores for $1 or less.
Our favorite post: "Super Sweet Stashbust: Pink Edition"
Dude Craft : Dude Craft is published by Paul Overton. The blog features art work, crafts, decorations, and much more. While all of the work is not his, he finds compelling and interesting work to share with his readers. This site is a treat for anybody interested in unique and inspiring arts and crafts.
Our favorite post: "Faceplant"
Easter Craft Ideas : Easter Craft Ideas is a blog that has fun children's Easter crafts for the holiday, from handmade cards to kids' Easter egg decorating suggestions. This site can definitely provide some fun ideas for the whole family to enjoy in April.
Our favorite post: "100+ EASTER RECIPES, CRAFTS & GAMES Cookbook & Activity Book Review"
Elsie Marley : This blog is filled with inspiring and unique crafts made by Elsie. It features clothes, plush, quilts, and crochet. The blog is still relatively new and the author is constantly picking up new crafts to test out (her latest being crochet).
Our favorite post: "whip up mini quilts"
Etsy : Etsy is an online handmade goods site. It is a global community that links art makers to potential buyers. It is also a vibrant crafty community where sellers exchange advice. If you are interested in viewing interesting arts and crafts, however, this is an excellent place to simply check out.
Our favorite post: "Combat Paper Project: Helping Soldiers Reclaim Their Stories"
Eye Candy Food Blog : This is a crafty food blog. It has food creations that incorporate original ideas and comes up with innovative recipes. It also focuses on appetizing food presentations that are very artistic.
Our favorite post: "Chicken Egg Family"
Future Girl : This blog features various types of crafts including knitting and crocheting with yarn, origami, embroidery, kanzashi, and many more. The artist even provides free downloadable patterns for some of her work.
Our favorite post: "Werner the Squirrel"
Freshly Found : The weblog is owned by Denise who is passionate about crafting, tutorials, the creative process, seeing the extraordinary in ordinary, creativity, and design. Her site features her own creations, as well as other unique and interesting art she sees in her day-to-day life.
Our favorite post: "Thank You and Thank You!"
Gails Crafty Goings On : Named after the founder, Gail's blog features her own craft work, consisting primarily of really attractive and creative cards. She has Christmas cards, anniversary cards, baby cards, and many more displayed on her site. All are well done and fun to look at.
Our favorite post: "Save the Date"
Geninne's Art Blog : This weblog is hosted by Geninne, a freelance illustrator and designer. She posts her works of art on this blog. As a result, the site is full of amazing illustrations and pictures for any art lover to enjoy.
Our favorite post: "The Elephant in the Room"
Got Craft? : With this weblog, you won't miss the latest craft fair events. The bloggers will keep you posted on the upcoming activities and news in and around Vancouver, Canada. Got Craft is managed by Andrea and Rob who are the co-owners of lotus events. For anybody working in this area, or simply interested in what craft events are out there, this is a good site to check back with frequently. The site also features craft examples and ideas.
Our favorite post: "telly designs- feature #18"
Jak Heath : This blog talks more about card making, floral craft, nestabilities, stamping, and promarkers. The author provides images for every card with close shots to give attention to detail. There are also copyright protected background sheets which you can download and print for free.
Our favorite post: "A Little Birdie Told me…"
Ink Caravan : Ink Caravan is Alisa's online workshop. You will witness the development of her work of art, from an idea to the finished product. The results are always very well done and compelling.
Our favorite post: "Steve…"
The Long Thread : The site features handmade items in our mass-produced world. Ellen loves to work on projects that teach her something new. She's been sharing her crafty projects in this blog site for over two years now.
Our favorite post: "Some Mother's Day Ideas"
Lovely Bud : The Lovely Bud is all about art, craft, life, and family. Its owners have always been an artist since childhood. As she grew, she expressed her emotions with charcoal and paper, oil and canvas.
Our favorite post: ""Tattoo Inspired" Mother's Day Card"
Giver's Log : The Giver's Log is a blog site that offers gift ideas. The owner creates a catalog for gift ideas from talented bloggers and shop owners. She also adds a few gift ideas and tutorials of her own. This blog is definitely worth checking out if you're short on good gift ideas!
Our favorite post: "Fabric Flowers a Plenty"
Make It From Scratch : This blog features affordable yet appealing crafty ideas. It also allows its readers to link up their projects such as their recipes, crafts, garden projects, yarn creations, home improvement, or other do-it-yourself crafts to posts.
Our favorite post: "Vintage placemat à Clothespin bag"
Pain't It Sew Thrifty : The blog is owned by Amanda who has a knack for organizing things, decorating blank walls, and generally making places more aesthetically interesting and pleasing. She also designs her own clothing, decorations, and gifts. She has a clear passion for creating adorable yet affordable crafts.
Our favorite post: "Bead"
Papercraft Paradise : The blog site is about paper crafts. Michael James posts cool paper crafts that come in different variations. There are some that resemble Marvel's super heroes while others are just simple paper crafts like bunnies and other animals.
Our favorite post: "Iron Man 2: Mark 6 Armor Papercraft"
Ponoko : With Ponoko, it's like you have your own craft factory. It is an online market place where you can make, share, sell, and buy product designs. This is an excellent blog for anybody interested in getting involved in the craft world.
Our favorite post: "Material Monday – Kraftplex Wooden Sheeting"
Purl Bee : The Purl Bee is the online craft journal of the Purl Bee knitting stores, Purlsoho.com, Purl, and Purl Patchwork. They post original knitting, sewing, crochet, and crafting fabrics and patterns.
Our favorite post: "Whit's Knits: Sparrow's Nest"
Queen City Craft : This is a weblog where freelance Indie talented crafters are pushed to the limit. Individuals can share crafting ideas, offer tips to other artists, and display their own work. The blog also has a "Crafter Spotlight" where a craft design is constantly featured prominently. The blog is also organized in a very easy to navigate manner.
Our favorite post: "Queen City Craft Bazaar Vendor List"
SFGirlByBay : SFGirlByBay promotes designers, artists, crafters, products and new trends. Victoria Smith is the editor on this site with an outstanding background in the field of arts. This blog site was voted #10 in London Time Top 50 Design Blogs.
Our favorite post: "matte art @ rare device."
Spoon Flower : This site features amazing designs created by members of the Spoonflower community. The site also offers craft tips and advice.
Our favorite post: "How to make "real" oilcloth"
Twelve 22 : While it may not be a craft blog in the traditional sense, Twelve 22 is still pretty dang crafty. Twelve22 is a Web blog where you can view and appreciate amazing food art. It also features other craft blog sites which the blogger feels are particularly well-done or inspirational.
Our favorite post: "return from the cabin"
Wee Wonderfuls : This weblog was started by Hilary as a way to stay motivated and connected with the amazing online crafting community she'd encountered. Since then she has started selling handmade toys and original patterns, and has contributed to craft books and magazines.
Our favorite post: "I kiss him on his ear Mom"
What The Craft : WhatTheCraft.com is hosted by a talented craft junkie Alexis. She shares her work of art and additional tutorials about crafting on this weblog. This site will definitely offer you a heads up on how fun and easy crafting can be with the right motivation and instruction.
Back To TopOur favorite post: "Which Sewing Machine Should I Buy?"
