Here is a list of sites that we think are fantastic! Go forth, be crafty, and take photos!


PHOTOGRAPHY

steves-digicams.com
We love Steve. If you’re looking for a new camera or any digital camera information in general go here. Steve’s informative, objective, and best of all he offers ‘photo of the day’ contests where you can win cool prizes!

jpegmag.com
Are you new to photography? Just get a DSLR and think you have what it takes? Even if you are a seasoned pro visit jpgmag.com to participate in contests, discussion, rate photos, and share your own. We love this site because it is unique in that it is web to print and controlled by YOU. Get enough votes on your photo and you could be on JPG’s next cover.

photocritic.org
In the spirit of DIY…this websites gives lots of advice!

photographyblog.com
We can always rely on this guy for a solid camera review.

dpreview.com
Camera reviews galore! Side-by-side comparison. Consistent and reliabl!

CRAFTING

www.etsy.com.
It’s hard not to fall in love with a site whose motto is “Buy, Sell, and Live Handmade.” Seriously, this site is pretty cool. You can purchase handmade items from craftsters all over the world and even better, you can create your own little online shop via their network.

craftsanity.com
Because we love podcasts and Jennifer covers every kind of crafts from birdhouse building to creative cooking. Plus she interviews the most interesting people!

knitty.com
We love it because it is an online magazine and has fantastic patterns for free every month!

Craftster.org
Because it is filled with people a little quirky, like us! And you can share you creations, gain inspiration, or just browse at the fun things people com up with!

flickr.com
Who said Flickr was just for photographers? Crafters rejoice! A flickr group just for you…upload your favorite crafty photos!

yarnmarket.com
Too busy to make it to the yarn store? Try ordering online? Great if you know exactly what you need!

ravelry.com
Because it is the newest way to social network and talk about your favorite two subjects…knitting and crocheting!

knitting.craftgossip.com
We love this blog because it is filled with useful information and of course because it is edited by our own author-at-large…Vickie Howell!

indiecraftshows.com
This site is awesome because the content is controlled by…YOU! It is a user-driver calendar of craft shows, trunk shows, festivals and anything else you deem equally awesome and important to handmade crafters!

indiecraftfairguide.com
We love this site because it is about everything indie…and crafty…a listing of all the craft markets you will ever need to know about.