25 Ways to recharge creativity & de-stress
You know that feeling when your TO-DO list seems better suited to being written on an extra long roll of paper towels than on a Post-it? It seems like for every thing you cross off, a new thing (or two…
How to prepare for a creative conference
Welcome to the fourth post in our series as we prepare for Craftcation 2016 on making the most out of attending a creative conference. If you missed the first three posts you can check them out here: 1. 7 reasons…
Podcast episode 28: Motivation, management and the creative process with Mark Hentemann
This week on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re drinking Deep Island Hawaiian Rum and talking to Mark Hentemann who is the creator and showrunner for Bordertown, an animated sitcom as well as the executive producer and showrunner on Family…
DIY Paper Flower Wedding Arch
Last fall, I was hired to decorate and set up a small private wedding in Los Angeles. The bride was a fan of the big paper flowers that I had at my wedding and wanted something similar, except she wanted an…
How to choose the right conference to attend
In preparation for Craftcation: Business and Makers Conference we’re doing a series of posts about attending conferences. In our first post 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity I shared some of the reasons that…
Craftcation dance party theme giveaway
Last we shared a post on 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity. Maybe you’ve already decided that you’re ready to attend a conference (ahem… Craftcation!) so you can: Build your community Get exposure to…
How to write a letter of recommendation
In an earlier post, I shared seven tips for hiring interns with your creative business. One of the benefits of having an intern is having extra help and the possibility of a future employee. However, interns benefit as well by…
11 Tips for Hiring and Managing Interns in Your Creative Business
For the eight years that I had my retail shop, I had a number of interns, many of which I eventually hired and I’m still good friends/work with several of them. All of these experiences have helped me come…
Podcast episode 20: When sh$t hits the fan with Erin Whitcomb
This week on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re drinking a pineapple mojito and talking to Erin Whitcomb of Front Porch Pops. Erin Whitcomb moved to Orange County from Seattle in 2010 and started her first business, Front Porch Pops,…
Patchwork Show Long Beach Spring 2015
Our final show of the Spring 2015 Patchwork Show season was in Long Beach and this time we were back at our original location at Marine Stadium. It was a perfect day… Not too hot but sunny with a light…
