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Hello Chino Hills join us next weekend 12/1 and sh

Hello Chino Hills join us next weekend 12/1 and shop handmade and local goods from 50+ makers at @thepatchworkshow @theshoppesatchinohills a modern retail destination in the Inland Empire, a gorgeous setting amid scenic fountains and swaying palm trees. 🍔🍻Enjoy food and drinks from surrounding restaurants and cafes! Plus we have free craft activities. 🎨🧵

FREE to attend, family-friendly, and pet friendly! 🐕❤️🐩

BTW: We post more show info at @thepatchworkshow so be sure to follow us there if that’s what you’re looking for.

Comment SHOWS to get all the details.

P.S. Rolling applications are OPEN!

Fall 2024 Patchwork Show Locations:
🏞Chino Hills 12.1 @theshoppesatchinohills
🌳Redwood City 11.10 @cityofredwoodcity
🌉Oakland 11.16 @jacklondonsq
🏖 Long Beach 11.24 @marinestadium
🏙Tustin 12.8 @oldtowntustin
🏛Sacramento 12.15 @oldsac

@bandcampbuddies @kluvcrafting @ecoje

It takes time, like WAY more time than you probabl

It takes time, like WAY more time than you probably think it will to get where you dream of being. BUT, don’t give up! It took me a decade to have a sustainable business and after Covid, the backstep of everything I built was so bad I almost gave up.

But, I didn’t. I kept going and I keep going every day.

One of my favorite parts of what I do is sharing all the things I’ve learned about being a creative business owner so that you don’t have to spend as much time as I did struggling.

One of the best and most consistent ways to get that insight and support is through Dear Handmade Life: The Club.

The Club is our members-only community for creative small business owners to get:
💻Expert-led business classes
🥅Mentorship-focused group coaching
👯‍♀️Unlimited support via our members group & your accountability group
ALL of that & more for just over $1 a day!

Comment “MENTOR” and I’ll get you on the waiting list for when we open enrollment.

Hello Long Beach join us next weekend 11/24 and sh

Hello Long Beach join us next weekend 11/24 and shop handmade and local goods from 150+ makers at @thepatchworkshow @marinestadium a historic park by the water we fill to the brim with vendors, live music 🍔🌮 food trucks! Plus we have free craft activities.🎨

FREE to attend, family-friendly, and pet friendly! 🐕❤️🐩

BTW: We post more show info at @thepatchworkshow so be sure to follow us there if that’s what you’re looking for.

Comment SHOWS to get all the details.

P.S. Rolling applications are OPEN!

Fall 2024 Patchwork Show Locations:
🏞Chino Hills 12.1 @theshoppesatchinohills
🌳Redwood City 11.10 @cityofredwoodcity
🌉Oakland 11.16 @jacklondonsq
🏖 Long Beach 11.24 @marinestadium
🏙Tustin 12.8 @oldtowntustin
🏛Sacramento 12.15 @oldsac

🌊🏖️ Hey everyone! Let’s hang out at Craf

🌊🏖️ Hey everyone! Let’s hang out at Craftcation 2025 (April 23-27) at the beach in Ventura, California! 🌟

🎟️ Here’s the scoop:
• Discounted early bird registration is live now, but tickets are limited!
• We’ve sold out every year for the past 12 years. 🏅
• We’ve got a flexible PAYMENT PLAN where you decide the amount and timing of your payments. 💸🗓️

Craftcation highlights:
• Five incredible days with 200+ craft classes, business workshops, social events, and wellness activities, all at the beautiful California beach. If this sounds like your jam, check it out and register ASAP (we sell out every year)!

🤗 We can’t wait to welcome you to our amazing community!

Want to get to know Craftcation? Comment CRAFTY and I’ll send you a link to take a tour of your future favorite place.

Join us this weekend 11/16 in Oakland @jacklondons

Join us this weekend 11/16 in Oakland @jacklondonsqr at @ThePatchworkShow, where we host 60+ makers and crafters.
Nov 16th from 11am - 5pm. 🛍️ Great eats from local restaurants 🍔🍕🌮 and 🧵🎨 free craft activities.

FREE to attend, family-friendly, and pet friendly! 🐕❤️🐩

BTW: We post more show info at @thepatchworkshow so be sure to follow us there if that’s what you’re looking for.

Comment SHOWS to get all the details.

P.S. Rolling applications are OPEN!

Fall 2024 Patchwork Show Locations:
🏞Chino Hills 12.1 @theshoppesatchinohills
🌳Redwood City 11.10 @cityofredwoodcity
🌉Oakland 11.16 @jacklondonsq
🏖 Long Beach 11.24 @marinestadium
🏙Tustin 12.8 @oldtowntustin
🏛Sacramento 12.15 @oldsac

@grxcelynarts @evandno @dianaoconnordesigns @babysucculentsandmore @jostudio.art

“Even when I’ve lost I’m still feel like I’m winning because I’m earning some sort of experience that I can use somewhere else.” Preach it Dolly!

We have something BIG launching in January to help creatives step back and figure out what they truly want, craft a plan on how to get it and get support (it’s kind of like having Dolly on your shoulder cheering you on!).

Want to be the first to know? Comment GOAL below and I’ll send you a link to join the waiting list.

#makersofinstagram #craftersofinstagram #craft #mentor #maker #makeart

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