Instagram is once again ruling the roost of social media channels, and those pesky algorithms are hard to contend with. Using hashtags is a simple way for your account and posts to be seen. However, the creation of these hashtags is hard and time consuming. It can be hard to think of phrases, or discover which are most useful and popular.
We all know how easy it is to lose hours to Instagram, and sourcing the best creative hashtags is not always easy – so we’ve made a list. Copy and paste them, save them in your phone notes or pop them into your Insta scheduling app – they’re yours for the taking!
If you want to delve deeper into hashtags, click here to read our other hashtag blog.
Click here for some ideas from the people at Preview app. Preview lets you view your posts before you post to Instagram, helping you to get your grid looking just right. They also have some excellent blogs with Instagram tips, too.
Where should you put hashtags?
The general consensus is that they should be within the text of your post. Many makers favour adding them into the comments below – but we’ve heard this isn’t as effective as including them in the main body of text (which is what we do on Pedddle’s own Instagram account).
The best creative hashtags for small businesses
Craft Hashtags
#makersgonnamake #craftersofinstagram #craft #handmade #art #diy #love #design #crafts #creative #crafting #handcrafted #homedecor #fashion #etsy #etsyuk #etsyfinds #artist #artistsofinstagram #artoftheday #crochet #papercraft #crafty #crafter #gift #handicraft #wood #woodworking #decor #homemade #accessories #folksy #instagood #instadaily #pedddleyourwares
Gin Maker’s / Alcohol Hashtags
#gin #ginlovers #ginstagram #beer #craftbeer #thirsty #tonic #pub #craftcocktails #londondry #pedddleuk #pedddleyourwares #smallbusiness #independent #youcandoit #shop #smallbiz #community #makers #markets #drinks #enjoyyournight #nightin #makers #markets #drinks #cocktail #vodka #ginandtonic #gintonic #mixology
Artist Hashtags
#artist #art #artwork #artistsofinstagram #artoftheday #drawing #music #painting #artistsoninstagram #illustration #sketch #love #instaart #photography #draw #digitalart #arte #design #contemporaryart #creative #artoftheday #instagood #sketchbook #paint #artsy #watercolour #abstract #thoughfulart #pedddleuk #smallbiz #community
Candle Hashtags
#candle #candlelight #lovescents #candlelovers #love #art #instagood #photooftheday #handmade #homedecor #light #happy #scentedcandles #candlemaking #quiettime #timetorelax #mumtime #calmingscents #smallbusiness #independent #youcandoit #shop #smallbiz #community #makers #markets #pedddle #pedddleyourwares #pedddleuk #cosyhome #my cosy home #myhomestyle
Ceramics Hashtags
#ceramics #pottery #clay #potteryglaze #potterywheel #glaze #potterylove #instapottery #potteryaddict #handmade #thrown #kiln #fired #potterystudio #potter #ceramicist #pottersplace #throwdown #potterythrowdown #youcandoit #shop #smallbiz #shoplocal #makersgonnamake #community #makers #markets #pedddle #pedddleyourwares #pedddleuk #ceramicsculpture #painting
Chocolate Makers
#chocolate #chocolatelover #praline #smooth #whitechocolate #milkchocolate #darkchocolate #cocoa #cacao #cacaoceremony #cacaoseed #instachoc #market #markets #farmersmarket #artisanmarket #craftmarket #shoplocal #shopsmall #supportsmallbiz #indiebiz #smallbusiness #smallbiz #community #handmade #brownies #chocolatebrownies #pedddle #pedddleyourwares #pedddleuk #bakery #foodblogger #foodiesofinstagram
Jewellery Makers
#jewellery #silver #sterlingsilver #designer #style #stylist #necklace #gold #rosegold #contemporaryjewellery #gemstones #silversmith #silverware #necklaces #ring #commissions #bracelet #instalove #designmum #stylemum #styleme #smallbiz #handmadejewellery #handcrafted #handmade #community #pedddle #pedddleyourwares #pedddleuk #instajewelry #instagood #bridaljewellery
Gift Box Curators
#giftbox #gift #mindfulness #wellbeing #sharing #calmness #boxofgifts #mothersday #ethicalgifts #giftpackage #plasticfreegifts #plasticfreegiftidea #candles #chocolate #bathbombs #timeforme #maketime #love #enjoy #handmade #positivity #sourcedintheuk #uk #local #shopsmall #Pedddle #pedddleuk #pedddleyourwares #giftseason #indiebiz #indie business #shopsmalluk #etsyfinds #instagood #instadaily #wellbeingideas
Makers
#makers #smallbiz #smallbusinesses #smallbusinessowner #wellbeing #sharing #calmness #worktogether #staytogether #community #communityovercompetition #worktogether #makersgonnamake #make #startup #makersofinstagram #artoftheday #entrepreneur #justacard #enjoy #handmade #positivity #sourcedintheuk #uk #local #shopsmall #Pedddle #pedddleuk #pedddleyourwares #ultimaker #instagood #productdesign
Stitching & Embroidery
#stitches #sewcialists #makersgonnamake #ilovesewing #makeitsewcial #sewist #millennialsewing #sewing #isew #instasew #sewersofinstagram #sewistsofinstagram #stitching #embroidery #handmade #embroideryart #crossstitch #fashion #stitch #handembroidery #sewing #needlework #crochet #love #xstitch #designer #modernembroidery #upholstery #art #craft #embroiderylove #tailoring #boutique #handstitched #diy #designing #embroiderymagazine
Beauty & Bath Products
#bath #soak #bathbombs #bathingproducts #allnatural #entrepreneur #soapmaking #soaplife #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #smallbiz #soapproduction #natural #shopsmall #getclean #convenientclean #beautycare #bathproducts #bathessentials #veganbrands #veganproducts #beardproducts #bathandbodycareproducts #personalskincare #crueltyfree
Vintage Products Hashtags
#myvintagefinds #vintageclothing #vintagelifestyle #nowaste #ethicial #sustainableliving #vintage #retro #fashion #vintagestyle #style #art #love #photography #vintageclothing #antique #vintagefashion #design #homedecor #handmade #classic #vintageshop #interiordesign #instagood #antiques #aesthetic #oldschool #y2k
Markets
#market #markets #farmersmarket #localmarket #artisanmarket #craftmarket #greenroomsmarket #handmademarket #handmade #vintagemarket #findmyvintage #saturdaymarket #sundaymarket #marketatmosphere #buyunique #shoplocal #shopsmall #support #smallbusiness #smallbiz #community #nevermissamarket #marketcommunity #shop #love #pedddle #pedddleuk #pedddleyourwares
Let us know how you get on!
We will keep working on this list and add other craft areas soon. Let us know if you want hashtag ideas for a certain niche or product type.
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