Spring Into Action: 31 Social Media Prompts for Makers & Artists
- SaraThompto
- Mar 20
- 2 min read
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, promote their upcoming markets, and grow their online presence in a way that feels manageable.
Here's the rules of the challenge:
First and foremost, these are ideas, not rigid rules.
You can post them in order or mix them up.
You can batch create.
You can skip a day and come back.
If you complete all 31 prompts (or any of the prompts) we would love to see it. Be sure to tag us along the way @iheartindiemarkets @ihimpopups and use the hashtag #IHIMSpringPostingChallenge2026 so we can follow along, cheer you on, and share your posts.
And, this is just the beginning. We're excited to be hosting posting challenges all throughout the year, one for each season, to help our vendor community stay inspired and visible year round.
Ready to get started? Here are the 31 prompts we are tackling this spring. đź’›
Share your spring event schedule.
Introduce yourself and your brand story. Why did you start?
Share a photo of you at your very first makers market.
Post your current bestselling product and explain why people love it.
Share a behind the scenes clip of you creating.
Post a customer testimonial or review.
Share three fun facts about you that have nothing to do with your business.
Highlight one product that is perfect for spring.
Share what makes your brand different from big box stores.
Introduce a product that does not get enough attention.
Share your creative process from start to finish.
Ask your audience which product or color they want restocked.
Highlight another maker you love and tag them.
Post a reminder of where customers can shop you online.
Show a time lapse of you setting up for a market.
Share a “day in the life” as a market vendor.
Feature a limited edition or low stock item.
Share your go to market day essentials.
Post a side by side of your first product vs your current product.
Share a frequently asked question and answer it.
Show how you package online orders.
Invite people to join your email list.
Post a spring themed flat lay of your products.
Share what inspires your work this season.
Share your favorite part of vending at markets.
Post a sneak peek of something new you are working on.
Post three reasons someone should shop small this spring.
Share your most affordable item and who it is perfect for.
Post a short video introducing yourself to new followers.
Share a reminder of all the ways to support your business beyond buying.
End the challenge by thanking your community and reminding them where to find you next.
Have fun over the next few months! We'll be back in the summer with even more prompt ideas!
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