Handmade Matters with Violet Matters
Welcome to the Violet Matters blog, where we share our journey as a small, home-based maker business navigating the ever-changing eCommerce landscape. Our blog blends practical business advice, crafting stories, humor, and occasional musings to bring charm and insight to your day. From small artisan business insights to celebrating all things handmade, we explore diverse sales channelsβretail, wholesale, custom, online, market stalls, and local sellingβwhile diving into the history, science, and traditions behind our products and the crafts we cherish.
Our posts aim to inspire, inform, connect, and support fellow crafters, makers, and creative entrepreneurs, offering meaningful insights, ideas, and motivation. Expect a whimsical mix of topics designed to uplift and energize your creative journey. New posts arrive a couple of times a month, depending on the delightful chaos of our crafting world. Thank you for joining usβweβre delighted to have you here!
Blog Collection

The Future of E-Commerce for Australian Artisan...
Explore the exciting future of e-commerce for Australian artisan businesses, as we delve into the possibilities for growth in the handmade sector.
The Future of E-Commerce for Australian Artisan...
Explore the exciting future of e-commerce for Australian artisan businesses, as we delve into the possibilities for growth in the handmade sector.

Brand South Australia: A Model for Cultivating ...
Discover how Brand South Australia exemplifies the power of a local-first mindset in fostering community pride, supporting small businesses, and promoting South Australian artisans. Learn how this approach inspires businesses...
Brand South Australia: A Model for Cultivating ...
Discover how Brand South Australia exemplifies the power of a local-first mindset in fostering community pride, supporting small businesses, and promoting South Australian artisans. Learn how this approach inspires businesses...

The Evolution of E-commerce for Home-Based Arti...
A look at the history of eCommerce for small home-based artisan businesses from an Australian perspective.
The Evolution of E-commerce for Home-Based Arti...
A look at the history of eCommerce for small home-based artisan businesses from an Australian perspective.

Cultivating a Local-First Mindset for Small Art...
As the global e-commerce landscape evolves, small Australian artisan businesses can thrive by adopting a local-first mindset. In this post, we explore how embracing local sourcing, sustainability, and authenticity can...
Cultivating a Local-First Mindset for Small Art...
As the global e-commerce landscape evolves, small Australian artisan businesses can thrive by adopting a local-first mindset. In this post, we explore how embracing local sourcing, sustainability, and authenticity can...

Floral Secrets: Discovering the Symbolism Behin...
Explore the enchanting world of florals with our blog, where we decode the symbolism and meanings behind nature's blossoms. Delve into the language of flowers and discover the hidden messages...
Floral Secrets: Discovering the Symbolism Behin...
Explore the enchanting world of florals with our blog, where we decode the symbolism and meanings behind nature's blossoms. Delve into the language of flowers and discover the hidden messages...

How To Make A Printable Card Using Midjourney &...
In this How To, we'll walk you through the process of creating a beautiful printable folded greeting card using Midjourney for illustrations and Canva for design and layout. Whether it's...
How To Make A Printable Card Using Midjourney &...
In this How To, we'll walk you through the process of creating a beautiful printable folded greeting card using Midjourney for illustrations and Canva for design and layout. Whether it's...