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If you would have told me ten years ago that it wa

If you would have told me ten years ago that it was possible to make the same kind of intimate connections that you can make in person in the online world, I would have given you one of my classic, ummm… hmmmm looks.

How can a video chat compare to a chance meeting in the elevator at a conference that turns into staying up too late swapping life stories in the hotel bar? Or striking up a conversation with that other person with the same purple hair as you only to find out you had a bajillion things in common? We are social beings. (Even us introverts.) We need camaraderie, acceptance, eye contact. It’s part of the fabric of connection.

With our Camp Dear Handmade Life around the corner, I wanted to share some tips for you to make meaningful connections at virtual events, in the online space and even at in-person events.

While we do everything we can to help you grow your community at Camp DHL, we can’t do EVERYTHING, so tune in to our podcast today and get my advice to get you from ”what if there’s an awkward moment?” to “I can’t believe we just met, I feel like we’ve been friends forever” that you can use at Camp DHL and beyond!

Listen on your favorite podcast app or by clicking the link in our bio.

P.S. - This 📷is from our Craftcation Conference where I've made some of the most meaningful connections with creatives. Can't wait to be back at the beach in Ventura in 2022 at Craftcation but in the meantime, I'm so excited to meet and make memories with our Camp DHL campers this summer.

I have this alter ego who is a badass crafty lady

I have this alter ego who is a badass crafty lady who carries a glue gun in a holster.
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So, when I saw this photo of #Craftcation alum Blaire aka @freshlyfuji in our Make All the Things tee on her birthday looking simultaneously like a total badass and adorable (hello! those 🍒 earrings) I immediately wanted to do a whole tough, hot and crafty photoshoot.
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Any of my local crafty business badass ladies want to get together with our cameras and props and have a shoot?
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📷: @freshlyfuji

Applications are closing in 20 days for our Summer

Applications are closing in 20 days for our Summer 2021 Patchwork Show Season!

SUMMER 2021 SEASON
Southern California:
Tustin, Ca - June 26 & 27

Northern California:
Santa Rosa, Ca - June 6

For details and to apply ---> link in bio.

Win a pin & vote for your favorite maker anthem:

Win a pin & vote for your favorite maker anthem:

1. Work in Progress
2. Impostor Syndrome Slayer
3. Stay Crafty

Vote for your favorite and we'll randomly chose one lucky winner to get a pin. Get an extra entry for each crafty friend you tag.

🎨🧷P.S. - You can find our maker anthem pins in our shop. Link in bio.

(US residents only. Giveaway is in no way sponsored or endorsed by Instagram. Giveaway will close on April 5, 2021 at midnight. Winner will be notified via Instagram DM.)

The other day I put my son Luca in his carseat and

You can't tell me that there isn't something in th

You can't tell me that there isn't something in the back (or front) of your mind that YOU KNOW you want but you just haven't been able to start working towards it or if you have, keeping up your momentum has been rough.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Double tap if you've got a goal (BIG or small) that you'd like to make happen. Extra credit: Drop an emoji or comment below and tell me what it is. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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P.S. - In less than one week doors open for our at-home summer camp experience for creatives featuring a six-week goal-getting online course and a 3-day virtual business, craft and wellness summit & every step of the way, you'll be building community and accountability with your own secret society of supporters AKA your Camp DHL Virtual Cabinmates. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⏰ Set your alarm, doors open April 1 at 9:00am PT.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🎟 Tickets are limited!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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For more info ---> Link in Bio

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