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FYI - this is just my carry on luggage! I checked

FYI - this is just my carry on luggage! I checked a full size suitcase along with all of this for a six-day trip and around 20% of what I packed was craft supplies.

I’m not ashamed! There are others like me and most of them come to Craftcation!

🌊🏖️ Come and be craft-obsessed with me (and a bunch of other creative misfits) at Craftcation 2025 (April 23-27) at the beach in Ventura, California.

🎟️ Here’s what you need to know:
• Discounted early bird registration is open now, and tickets are limited.
• We’ve sold out every year since we started 12 years ago. 🏅
• We also have a PAYMENT PLAN where you choose the amount and timing of your payments. 💸🗓️

Craftcation features:
• Five life-changing days. 200+ craft classes, business workshops, social gatherings, and wellness activities.

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

📩 DM with questions or if you want help getting registered.

#craftybusiness #artbusiness #craftvacation #craftcation #craftcation25 #makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #craftersofinstagram #smallbusinessowner

Today is the day! Enrollment is open for Dear Hand

Today is the day! Enrollment is open for Dear Handmade Life: The Club and it closes on 7.31.24!

👩🏾‍💼👩🏻‍🎤👨🏾‍🎤👨‍🎨👩🏽‍💻 Don’t go it alone! In The Club, you’ll find a vibrant community of fellow creatives who understand the journey and support each other by sharing tips and resources for navigating the business side of your artistic endeavors. PLUS we have accountability groups to help you make sure you follow through on what you need to do to meet your goals.

AND, you get:
💻Expert-led business classes
🥅Mentorship-focused group coaching

All this and more for just over $1 a day!

🗝 We only open enrollment a few times a year!

Curious if The Club is a fit for you? Send me a DM for an honest assessment.

#theclubdhl #craftmentor #mentor #mastermind #smallbusinesssupport #smallbiztips #smallbizsquad #smallbizowner #craftybusiness #artbusiness

Ready to meet other weirdos who would get into a s

Ready to meet other weirdos who would get into a slightly sketchy situation for some vintage art & craft supplies?

Grab your ticket for Craftcation and join our merry little band of creative misfits who hoards craft supplies and fabric, has multiple WIP going on, and has probably lied about being sick to avoid going out and stay home and craft instead.

Craftcation is five life-changing days at the beach in Ventura, California on April 23-27, 2025 with 200+ craft and business classes taught by industry experts and a community who values who value art, authenticity, and a growth mindset and is ready to welcome you as your wonderful and weird self.

Have questions or want me to help you get registered? Send me a DM! 📩💬

#craftyvacation #craftcation #maker #crafter #smallbusiness #smallbiz #craftbusiness #artbusiness #makerspace

Ready to make now the perfect time to start? Enr

Ready to make now the perfect time to start?

Enrollment for Dear Handmade Life: The Club opens in a few days on 7.15.24! 🗝 We only open membership a few times a year!

In The Club you’ll get mentorship, accountability, support and you’ll realize you’re not alone in your struggles as a creative business owner.

👩🏾‍💼👩🏻‍🎤👨🏾‍🎤👨‍🎨👩🏽‍💻 Have questions? Send me a DM that says “Club” so I can help you decide if The Club is right for you.

#smallbizsupport #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessowner #smallbizowner #mentorship #mentorshipmatters #accountabilitymirror #mastermindgroup

I wish I knew this all those times I carted rolls

I wish I knew this all those times I carted rolls and rolls of washi tape with me on road trips and plane rides!

What’s your best crafting while traveling tip or hack?

Thanks to Angie of @bobodesignstudio for this great tip!

Other fabulous washi tapes in the video include @natterdoodles and @pipsticks

If you’re washi tape & craft obsessed too, come to CRAFTCATION April 23-27, 2025 for...
✨Five life-changing days at the beach in California.
🎨💻Over 200 craft and business classes taught by industry experts.
😍Social gatherings to connect, educate and foster community.

Discounted early bird registration (check out our pay-as-you-want payment plan) is open now!

#craftcation25 #washitapeaddict #howtotravelsmarter #crafttips #arttips #washitapelove #earlybird #craftvacation #makersretreat #smallbusinesssupport

Make time to make stuff at Craftcation! If you w

Make time to make stuff at Craftcation!

If you want to join a bunch of other creative weirdos and make art, try new techniques, no worry about how “bad” your art is, switch up your perspective, learn from the pros and more, join me at Craftcation! 🎨🌈

You’ll spend five days at the beach in Ventura, California. April 23-27, 2025 with me (and your future besties) and get to:
🌟👥 Feel welcome as your wonderful and weird self by hundreds of strangers.
🎨💖 Spend time with people who value art, authenticity and a growth mindset.
✂️🧵 Have your pick of over 200 craft & business workshops, wellness activities and social gatherings.

Discounted early bird registration is open now!
❓Have questions?
❓Wondering if Craftcation is right for you?
📣Send me a DM!

#craftcation #smallbizowner #smallbizsquad #smallbizsupport #smallbizsupportingsmallbiz #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusiness #craftbusiness #makerbusiness #craftbusiness #crafter #maker

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