did I ever tell you about the time I got chickens? If you’ve been in the Dear Handmade Life community for a while, you might even remember when I built a coop in my suburban backyard, sprinkled straw on the…
My favorite moment of Craftcation 2022 . . . . . . wasn’t even officially during Craftcation. It happened two days before when our staff got together for a pre-Craftcation dinner. You would think that after three years without seeing…
What’s something that you would do if fear wasn’t standing in your way? What would you do if you stopped caring about what other people thought or let go of the expectations the world has for you or embraced your…
When I sit down to write these monthly letters to you, I usually have a starting point… . . . but tonight it’s different. There’s no outline in my head. I’m starting from nowhere. Usually I start from somewhere… it…
“it’s all happening”… After two years away from our Craftcation Community, we are FINALLY planning our triumphant return to Ventura, CA. We hope you’ll make plans to join us for 4+ days of learning, creating, growing, networking and so much…
ever SINCE I was in elementary school, I’VE HAD A DAY PLANNER…. I remember using my Pentel marker set to embellish my TO-DO list which I rewrote half a dozen times until it was “perfect”. I know not every other…
gifts for your galentine Galentine’s Day – February 13, 2021. This day, brought to us by honorary Dear Handmade Lifer and fellow waffle connoisseur Leslie Knope of Parks and Recreation, is a day to celebrate all of our best gals. Usually…
In a world where we are now doing more things than ever from home it can seem like there is less space– mentally, emotionally and physically– for working from home. Even if you were already working from home, doing it…
Hello Friends! Thank you all for being a part of a wonderful 2019! We’re heading out on our annual winter break from our blog and podcast as we enjoy the holidays with our families and friends and prepare for our…
We are so excited to welcome back long-time Craftcation Conference friend and alumni Amy Tan to Craftcation 2019 as not only a presenter but also as our Closing Keynote Speaker. Amy has taught at every single Craftcation Conference which means…
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