If you follow IndieSpotting on Twitter or Facebook, you may have noticed that I invited all you lovelies to collaborate with me on Pinterest!
Many of you were excited to contribute, so I created two group boards: IndieSpotting Crafty Inspiration and Show Off Your Fave Handmade Goodies.
I’m so inspired by everything that’s been shared so far! Today, I wanted to show you three of my favorite DIY projects pinned this week. The first (pictured above) was pinned by Stacie Grissom: DIY Two-Tone Cardigan on stars for streetlights. Isn’t this adorable for spring?
Next up is Wooden Branch Buttons on Shrimp Salad Circus pinned by Lindsay. What a perfect way to repurpose fallen branches into a cute accessory!
Last but not least is How to Make Quotation Mark Rings pinned by Curiously Creative. These spoke to my inner grammar nerd!
If you’re on Pinterest, I’d highly recommend following these inspiring, crafty folks! You’re also more than welcome to join in on the fun! If you’d like to collaborate on either or both IndieSpotting boards, just contact me with your Pinterest user name and I’ll add you.
Please be mindful that the Crafty Inspiration board is exactly that – DIY projects only! If you want to pin products, please only use the Show Off Your Fave Handmade Goodies board. It’s only fun if we all play by the rules. 
On a side note, I know there’s been a lot of Pinterest-related controversy of late. There are plenty of great articles on the subject, so I won’t launch into too much detail here. However, I did want to highlight a few important points on Pinterest etiquette:
- Always, always link to the original source so that they can get the proper love and credit for their ideas! Link with Love is a wonderful movement encouraging using Pinterest and other social networks while still respecting and protecting intellectual property on the internet. I definitely recommend taking a bit of time to read over the concept while you’re there.
- Pinning a handmade product (i.e. from Etsy) and calling it a DIY project is a big No No! Please respect handmade artisans’ intellectual property and right to earn a living from their craft.
- If something is incorrectly linked or not credited properly, don’t repin it! Lead by example by posting credits and retaining links. If you can find the original source for a pin, politely draw attention to it. Be a better pinner and encourage others to do better, too!
Meet Karia Solano of Kouture Crochet on Etsy ~
Karia started Kouture Crochet with a vision of exceptional, timeless and carefully crafted crochet accessories. She uses only 100% natural fibers to create products that are luxurious yet utilitarian and unique.
As a woman living with disabilities (she has Dandy Walker Hydrocephalus, a congenital brain malformation), she can’t work a 9 to 5 job, so Kouture Crochet is her way of following her passion as an artist and supporting herself without depending on outside aid. She also donates at least 10% of her proceeds to UNICEF K.I.N.D., a fund that provides desks for children in Malawi.
My favorite Kouture Crochet specialty is the stylish unisex merino wool skinny ties! Another aspect that makes Kouture Crochet unique is the 2-year quality guarantee.
Spotted & Loved
Brown Alpaca Scarf | $69
Skinny Tie Red MERINO Wool | $38
Fingerless Gloves, Luxury 100% White Alpaca | $32
Organic Wool Scarf – Unisex | $59
{shop now at Kouture Crochet}
Meet Petite Hermine on Etsy ~
Petite Hermine has a passion for gemstones, which is why they’re the medium of choice for the beaded statement jewelry you’ll find in this beautiful Etsy shop. All of the designs are either one-of-a-kind or limited in quantity because the materials are so unique.
One of Petite Hermine’s specialties is fertility bracelets. The bracelets are designed to help women who are trying to conceive to keep track of their cycles and most fertile days.
Spotted & Loved
Honey and Clover Necklace – Silver and Green | $20
Peachy Keen Necklace – Pink Aventurine and Gold Ribbon | $28
Ocean Jewels Necklace – Purple Green Fluorite | $82
Love Note Necklace – Silver | $17.50
{shop now at Petite Hermine}
Anyone with nickel allergies knows how difficult it is to find stylish earrings that won’t irritate! Nancy Draper Jewelry is a native of Ontario, but she now lives in the Pacific Northwest and spends her time designing pretty, nature-inspired earrings that are completely nickel free.
Nickel is a really common component in costume jewelry and department store earrings, so if you or someone you know can’t wear nickel, Nancy’s jewelry is a wonderful solution! She creates necklaces and bracelets, as well, with quality components like sterling silver, natural gemstones, copper, pewter, recycled glass, freshwater pearls, shells and more!
Thank you for supporting IndieSpotting, Nancy Draper Jewelry! {shop now}
