Twenty-one Etsy designers. That's what we have going into Instagram Picks, Vol. 3. It goes to show that despite some flaws, Etsy continues to be a platform for some of the best, emerging independent artists and designers from around the world. We only feature the best designers on our Instagram feed, but this round-up is based on those designers and artists who have received … [Read more...]
Instagram Picks, Vol. 2
Congratulations to the following designers for being selected by our Instagram followers as their favorites for our Instagram Picks, Vol. 2. As always, this collection of modern, minimal art and design is inspiring and shows the incredibly high level of work being produced by independent designers. The majority of whom are Etsy designers. Haase Handcraft [visit store] Wood … [Read more...]
Letterpress Love
Letterpress has come along way since Gutenberg invented it in the mid-15th century. Since then it has gone from the only game in town to being the darling of the slow print movement. Letterpress takes time and skill, which in the digital age is pretty unrealistic as a form of production. And while letterpress wedding invitations, greeting cards, and business cards became a bit … [Read more...]
Instagram Picks
[maxbutton id="1" url="https://www.instagram.com/whatdesigners/" text="view INSTAGRAM" window="new"] [maxbutton id="1" url="https://www.etsy.com/people/whatdesigners/favorites/items-i-love?ref=favs_index_1" text="view ETSY PICKS" window="new"] Based on designs that we shared to Instagram, these designs received the most Instagram love from our followers. We'll update … [Read more...]
Tugboat Printshop
Not all things handmade are well made. And sometimes the "maker" revolution feels simply too contrived and ripe for parody. However, when I see the work of Tugboat Printshop, I feel inspired. It reminds me how amazing hand crafted can be. This is not work that can get turned out quickly from a computer to emulate the look of woodcut. Here, wood is carved. Ink is rolled. Prints … [Read more...]