Be Maker, Be Happy

The maker movement has seen dramatic growth in the past decade, fuelled by the internet. With so many people able to share ideas and spread inspiration across the Web, makers have become artisan sellers creating handmade products from hand-drawn wallpaper to bespoke surf boards (pictured above and left). Etsy, the online shop for creatives, now has over one million artisan sellers and a revenue stream in excess of one billion. Be maker be happy showcases floral art; fine woodworking; hand painted textiles; porcelain ware; artisanal candy; tweeds; block printing; chocolate... and much more.