Absolutelysmall has a new Chickenpants video. What more do you need on a Friday? Are you using video in fun or interesting ways to showcase your handmade goods? Let us know! Email us at craftyupdates@washingtoncitypaper.com.

Dude, the world of Chickenpants just got cuter. Chickenpants Adventure #3 – Super Pants Check out the world of Absolutely Small. These videos are not only cute, but are some of the best examples of viral marketing in the world of indie craft.

This interview continues a series of Q&A’s featuring vendors who participated in the 2007 Crafty Bastards fair. Last year, we didn’t get to post all of the Q&As before the festival was upon us, so here they are now! This week’s Q&A features Fort Cloudy, a crafty venture that began as a part-time project in [...]

I am always excited to see crafty businesses get smart with marketing. Below is a short video featuring Chickenpants by Absolutely Small: Not only is the video super cute, but it shows off the product in a fresh and interesting way. Makes me want to pick up a few plushies and make my own video [...]

A rad show alert for anyone near Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, this weekend. Crafty Bastards alumni, Heidi Kenney, Jenny Harada, and Spooky Daddy will all be showing their work this Saturday February 9th at emmaus, located at 49 York St in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Three of the east coast’s most amazing plush artists all in one place! Heidi [...]

Thought I’d take a break from the vendor Q&A to show off some of the wonderful plushies that will be at Crafty. This is just a taste. Arrive early and experience the full flavor this Sunday. Squid by Sewing Stars One of Cleo Dee’s Squids Smashed Sea plushie by Tsai-Fi Damned Dollies! Cherrybox’s Plush Kill [...]