SaraThompto

#IHIMSpringPostingChallenge2026 💛 Spring is officially here and with it comes fresh energy, new markets, and new opportunities to grow your creative business. Did you know spring lasts 93 days? That means if you complete all 31 prompts in this challenge, you are only posting on one third of the days this season. That is it. This is about consistency, not burnout. The goal of the #IHIMSpringPostingChallenge2026 is simple: help makers and artists stay visible, connect with their audience,...

By Sara Thompto Owner/Founder I Heart Indie Markets There is something special about a market day. The busy setup. The calm that happens right before the event starts, and then the first sale. The conversations with strangers who instantly connect with your work. The feeling of watching someone walk away holding something you made with your own hands. But here is what many makers and craft vendors eventually realize. A single market sale is exciting. A repeat customer is what builds a...

Our maker spotlight series not only allows you to learn more about the maker, it also allows you to learn from  the maker!  Follow along and learn insight and receive advice right from the makers who make this creative maker’s market world so beautiful.  Without further ado… Meet Jackie Barron. Through Flowering Fields Designs, Jackie turns original pen and ink florals into thoughtful paper goods designed to be shared and treasured. Her work blends joy, beauty, and heartfelt intention in...