Handmade items carry something special that mass-produced goods simply can’t replicate — the unmistakable touch of human creativity and care. Yet many talented makers struggle to translate that magic ...

Lindy Evans and her daughter April Morris came to the Art and Market Aurora event Saturday morning in downtown Aurora in search of their favorite vendor and more. “This is my first time here,” Lindy ...

Michaels launched a campaign, “Respect the Handmade,” in support of the recent debut of MakerPlace by Michaels, its new online marketplace that features handmade items, classes and how-tos, according ...

CHICO — Various vendors and shoppers gathered Sunday at Lassen Traditional Cidery Sunday for a holiday craft fair and market just in time for Christmas. Among vats of cider Gini Lehrman sold several ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Joan Verdon is a veteran retail reporter based in Northern New Jersey. Handmade items by MakerPlace by Michaels seller Jande Laulu ...

What comes to mind when you think about the ultimate Christmas gift? Is it something expensive? Something you’ve had on your radar for a while, but never thought to get yourself? Maybe it’s the ...

If you bought items from Sak Saum at last weekend’s Front Range Makers Market, you help prevent and create awareness around human trafficking in Cambodia. “It’s (trafficking) shifting to other forms ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A great chance to check out over 100 quilts and quilt-related items this weekend at the Smith Mountain Lake Quilt Show. Here @ Home got a sneak peek as Joy Shannahan and Gail ...

There are dozens of organizations and charities in Greater Cincinnati that accept donations of handcrafted items, but it can be difficult to find the right fit. Most organizations accept donations ...

Courtesy of the Lawrence Township Police Department Lawrence Township Police Officer Na’ir Campbell and Chief Christopher Longo’s assistant David Doherty were presented with special handmade items – ...