Some crafters enjoy up-cycling with their projects, which involves taking one item and turning into something of much greater value. This former Tonner Tyler doll has been completely redone to create this one-of-a-kind handmade creation. Click here to see the item for sale on ArtFire.com.

Artisan crafts are eco-friendly in general as they inspire crafters to create their own handmade products instead of purchasing factory produced ones. Factory items are hurtful to the environment in many ways, as the factories themselves usually generate vast quantities of pollution smug, and the items they produce are often transported thousands of miles to customers, which can waste valuable energy. When artists decide to create craft goods to sell locally, they give shoppers the chance to buy handmade items instead of purchasing manufactured items.

But sometimes crafters long to do more with their talent. They want to make a green difference with their handmade goods.  But many people do not know how or where to begin.

A list of Eleven Ways to Go Green with Your Crafts has now been uploaded to ArtFire.com as part of the Interactive List Feature.  This list is stuffed full of delightful tips and advice to help crafters make an environmental impact. If this post is useful to you, please don’t hesitate to share it with other members of the internet community! This list and the ones to follow are absolutely free and designed to inform artisans about crafting, managing a home business, and going green. We’ll be uploading a new list almost every day, so make sure you check back for often for new tips and top ten lists!

Read the Top Eleven Ways to Go Green With Your Crafts!

-Sara

Keep on crafting artists, and remember to always buy handmade!