Top Crafting Tweeters You Should Follow

Amanda Abella
If you are looking for a new craft project, some inspiration, or some business tips look no further than Twitter. Some of the biggest handmade marketplaces, craft blogs, and craft supply stores have taken their message to Twitter in hopes of letting the creative juices flow. In this new year, follow these guys to add some spice to your crafts.

Top Crafting Tweeters You Should Follow #1: @etsy

It is of no surprise that Etsy tops the list of craft tweeters you should follow. Founded in 2005, Etsy set out to take the internet by storm and send a message to all: buy handmade. Since then, Etsy has become the most popular site for artisans and shoppers alike to find some unique handmade items.

Etsy also sports a great blog that features unique gifts, popular artisans, and business tips for those who want to start a craft business.

Top Crafting Tweeters You Should Followe #2: @cagw

If green is your thing, then you cannot miss out on following Crafting a Green World. The entire blog is dedicated to sharing the most eco-friendly crafts out there. Their unique, informative, and step-by-step instructions provide their readers with beautiful crafts while saving the planet.

Top CraftingTweeters You Should Follow #3: @HandmadeNewsOrg

Handmade News is a massive co-op blog that provides its readers with informative and innovative crafting ideas. Additionally, they have an entire category dedicated to marketing strategies so that you can take your craft business to the next level.

Top Crafting Tweeters You Should Follow #4: @CraftCritique

Ever wondered about a new crafting product but didn't know if it was worth the money? Craft Critique is a blog dedicated to writing reviews for crafty tools and products. They also provide great craft event coverage, with the most recent event being Martha Stewart's craft classes at Beaches Resorts in the Caribbean.

Top Crafting Tweeters You Should Follow #5 : @CraftGossip

Craft Gossip is another one of those crafting blogs that has received a lot of attention. With daily reviews, tips, ideas, and tutorials it has easily become one of the most loved craft sites on the web. You can even find free patterns for nifty projects!

These crafting tweeters are spreading the handmade message to the world in 140 characters or less. Help them share the importance of buying handmade, pick up a new craft, or learn some marketing techniques from these crafty tweeters.

Sources:

Etsy

Crafting a Green World

Handmade News

Craft Critique

Craft Gossip

Published by Amanda Abella

A freelance writer since 2009, Amanda Abella has had work published on Yahoo News, eHow, Miami Examiner, Environmental Graffiti, The Smart College Grad, and Handmade News. She also runs a Gen Y personal deve...  View profile

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