Artisan Joy

24/06/2025

✨ New on Artisan Joy: From Elsewhere — Artisan Stories Worth Sharing ✨

We’re always seeking stories that celebrate creativity, craftsmanship, and the incredible people behind the work. Our new column curates handpicked articles from around the web that spotlight makers, craft traditions, and the simple joy of creating.

From heartfelt projects to thriving artisan communities, these stories inspired us—and we think they’ll inspire you, too. 💫

🧵 Tap the link in bio to explore the first roundup!

Introducing Artisan Joy's "From Elsewhere: Artisan Stories Worth Sharing" column. We’re always on the lookout for inspiring stories that celebrate creativity, craftsmanship and the people behind the work. In this new column, we share handpicked articles from around the web that spotlight makers, c...

08/05/2025

https://www.artisanjoy.com/editors-note-new-stories/

Dear Readers, Thank you for sticking with us during these months of quiet. Like many independent publications, Artisan Joy has faced challenges due to funding. As a non-profit, figuring out the fate of our print magazine is ongoing. But our commitment to championing artists and makers remains as str...

29/08/2024

Artisan Joy Magazine Issue 7 is Here! 👀 bit.ly/AJissue7 Featuring E.M. Corsa - Fanciful Nature Artist, Tunnizze creation, Loola Doola Boutique Chikahisa Studio, The Hip Hat, , M Creative J, Fête Games, Inc., Monika, Art by VPF, We Are Lasagna Love, Regina Humphrey's Art Store

14/06/2024

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For artists like Kimberly Lavon, the struggle is real. Constantly on the move, her sketchbooks often become beat up and disorganized, a common frustration for artists, writers and anyone who carries around a notebook. “I was tired of dealing with damaged sketchbooks. I wanted something simple and ...

03/06/2024

Meet the artist behind Misheo

Artist Michelle Pang designs eco-conscious art scarves and prints inspired by animals and plants. Her work celebrates uniqueness and biodiversity by featuring illustrations of rare wildlife, local flora and fauna and at-risk species. Learn more about Michelle and her brand Misheo in her interview wi...

01/06/2024

24/05/2024

Here's the gist: Faire's research found that Americans are more willing to support local small businesses this year. We'd love to know if the survey matches your reality. Own a creative small business? Comment with your thoughts below. Your insights could be featured in a follow-up piece.

In a recent survey commissioned by Faire, an online wholesale marketplace, Americans are committed to supporting their local economies in 2024. The research, conducted by Wakefield Research, reveals that consumers are willing to spend nearly $2,000 more in 2024 to ensure the survival and growth of t...

21/05/2024

Artisan Joy recently collaborated with the Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau to produce a special edition of Artisan Joy magazine featuring 10 of the area’s creative entrepreneurs. You can learn more about this service at local.artisanjoy.com, which links to the Wilmington edition. Featured creative entrepreneurs: Town & Shore Handcrafted, Finist and the Owl, Harp and Hare, Delectablez, Couture Greek, Posh Boards By Anita, Huxley and Hiro, The Sold Firm, Podcaster Lorraine Williams, Cabernet Candles Co.

Wilmington and the Brandywine Valley

16/05/2024

Check out ’ story in Issue 6. Link in bio.

11/05/2024

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — For 14 years, Molly and Aurélien de St. André have poured their hearts into their handmade children’s clothing brand, Petit Pilou. The family-owned business recently suffered a devastating cyberattack, leaving them in dire need of support to keep their small company afloat.
This spring, a sophisticated cybercriminal intercepted their payment for a bulk fabric order, stealing $40,000 — a crushing blow for this small business. Despite months of efforts, the funds cannot be recovered, leaving Molly and Aurélien in a difficult position.The impact of this crime extends beyond the de St. André family. The small Indian business that produced the fabric is also counting on the payment to sustain its livelihood, as they’re unable to sell the custom order to another party.
“We’ve suffered a terrible financial loss—our little petit pilou company buys the finest GOTs certified organic fabric in bulk from a trusted supplier in India (it’s impossible to get anything of this quality out of the US and that’s what makes our baby clothes so so soft and truly organic). We make these bulk purchases every 2-3 years and slowly use the fabric over that time. In making the payment in late December, our wire transfer was intercepted and we lost the total amount—$40,000–weve learned over the last few months that there is no way to retrieve it. It was a cybercrime called social engineering, and it’s become distressingly more and more common,” the business owners wrote in an Instagram post on May 10, 2024.

Petit Pilou is in the Berkshires, a rural tourist destination in western Massachusetts. Molly and Aurélien’s commitment to sustainability and ethical production has made them a cherished part of the community. In a show of solidarity, area businesses are rallying to help Petit Pilou pay for the much-needed fabric and have established a GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/f0f2a723

10/05/2024

In this issue of , we feature interviews with incredible creative entrepreneurs. They're breaking barriers and challenging the status quo. Toyin Omisore puts Black and Brown women at the forefront of activewear fashion with her brand, , and people are paying attention. Pieces from the brand appeared on the 2023 "Oprah's Favorite Things" holiday gift list.

Don't miss learning about Houston Vandergriff , an award-winning travel photographer who has Down syndrome. Houston has been to 26 countries and counting. Recently, selected Houston for its Nikon Creators program—fewer than 10 creatives were chosen. Get your creative juices flowing with DIY craft kits from small businesses (.seattle, , .ca, , , , , ), and learn why community is important for artist entrepreneurs ().

If you're feeling crafty, try our picnic blanket tutorial made from a canvas drop cloth. As you flip through this issue, discover how the creative entrepreneurs featured (, , , , , ) are making a positive impact in their communities. Join us as we delve deeper into their stories and explore the ways in which they are shaping the future of what it means to be a creative entrepreneur. https://issuu.com/artisanjoy/docs/artisan_joy_may_2024_issue_6_final_5-10-24