Vendor Tips & Tricks and Maker Stories
Balancing Paintbrushes and Parenthood
Running a Small Art Business as a Full-Time Mom Post by Christina Smith. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in motherhood it’s that creativity doesn’t disappear when life gets busy...
Balancing Paintbrushes and Parenthood
Running a Small Art Business as a Full-Time Mom Post by Christina Smith. If there’s one thing I’ve learned in motherhood it’s that creativity doesn’t disappear when life gets busy...
Christmas Day
Post by Donna Freebury Christmas is a quiet anchor in the turning year. For many, it begins early with the soft glow of tree lights and the smell of pine...
Christmas Day
Post by Donna Freebury Christmas is a quiet anchor in the turning year. For many, it begins early with the soft glow of tree lights and the smell of pine...
How to Roast a Perfect Turkey
Post by Donna Freebury Thaw completely: 24 hours per 5 lbs in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove giblets, pat the bird dry inside and out. Season generously...
How to Roast a Perfect Turkey
Post by Donna Freebury Thaw completely: 24 hours per 5 lbs in the refrigerator. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Remove giblets, pat the bird dry inside and out. Season generously...
What “Handmade” Means in 2026
Post by Lindsay M. The handmade world looks different today than it did ten years ago — or even five. Tools have evolved, materials have expanded, technology has changed how...
What “Handmade” Means in 2026
Post by Lindsay M. The handmade world looks different today than it did ten years ago — or even five. Tools have evolved, materials have expanded, technology has changed how...
Using Purchased Digital Files in Handmade Work
A post by Lindsay M. Over the years of running artisan markets, talking with vendors, and reviewing countless applications, one topic comes up again and again: Is it “handmade” if...
Using Purchased Digital Files in Handmade Work
A post by Lindsay M. Over the years of running artisan markets, talking with vendors, and reviewing countless applications, one topic comes up again and again: Is it “handmade” if...
AI Art & the Handmade World
A post by Lindsay M. As someone who has spent many years planning artisan events, jurying applications, and working closely with hundreds of makers across the Flathead Valley, I’ve watched...
AI Art & the Handmade World
A post by Lindsay M. As someone who has spent many years planning artisan events, jurying applications, and working closely with hundreds of makers across the Flathead Valley, I’ve watched...