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Remember the joy of making stuff just to make stuf

Remember the joy of making stuff just to make stuff? It can be hard to give yourself permission to take time for exploratory creativity when your art has the pressure of paying your bills.

Here’s the thing to keep in mind:
Making time to be creative just for fun is a part of your business. It’s research and development. Big businesses have whole departments dedicated to this stuff. It’s not taking time from your business, it’s actually an important part of your business.

You hereby have permission to make for the pure enjoyment of making. Add it to your calendar this week!

And... If you’re looking for a place to create freely AND grow your business and community, mark your calendar because Craftcation 2025 Discounted Early Bird Registration opens on June 1st!

Hello San Pedro! 🛍☀️Shop handmade and local

Hello San Pedro! 🛍☀️Shop handmade and local goods from 50+ makers at Patchwork Show @craftedattheportla a historic complex that’s home to local makers, 🍻great drinks from @brouwerijwest and 🍔🌮food trucks! Plus we have free craft activities.🎨

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

April 28th - 11-5pm - Crafted at the Port LA

For details: @thepatchworkshow

Vendor waitlist is still open so check out our 🔗in bio…

SPRING SEASON SHOWS & DATES:
🛳 San Pedro @craftedportla 4.28
🌲 Redwood City @cityofredwoodcity 5.4
🏢 Sacramento @oldsac 5.12
🎨 Sebastopol @sebastopolarts 5.18
🏖 Long Beach @marinestadium 5.26
☀️ Ventura @downtownventura 6.1
🌉 Oakland @jacklondonsq 6.8
🌆 Tustin @oldtowntustin 6.15
🌳 Chino Hills @theshoppesatchinohills 6.23

Did you know that... 💰 If every US family drop

Did you know that...

💰 If every US family dropped just $10 a month at local businesses, we’d be looking at a whopping $9.3 billion boost for our economy! 🌐💼

Let’s turn those dollars into change for creatives and small businesses at our @thepatchworkshow market this season in 🛳 San Pedro at @craftedportla this weekend 4/28, 11am - 5pm.

You can shop handmade and local goods from 50+ makers as well as get crafty with our free craft activities at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles AKA the coolest permanent weekend market featuring the work of LA’s best artisans and craftspeople. You can also grab craft brews🍻 and food 🍔+ catch live music 🎶 next door at @brouwerijwest.

As always, Patchwork Show is FREE to attend, family-friendly, and pet friendly! 🐕❤️🐩

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This is one of those posts that the algorithm prob

This is one of those posts that the algorithm probably won’t be kind to, but that’s OK because I didn’t make it for it, I made it for YOU.

You, my fellow creative who needs to see the raw stuff from me to know that you’re not alone. Who needs to see that parts of my life are messy but that I’m still able to get stuff done. Who needs to see that despite working on my mental health and issues basically my whole life, there’s still A LOT left to work through.

Wherever you are and whatever is on your plate, it will pass. Sadly the good stuff doesn’t last forever but thankfully neither does the bad.

I work hard daily to hold onto the big joys and dig deep for shreds of joy during the rough moments.

Us creatives feel ALL of it deep. It inspires us to make stuff and live lives of intention and meaning but it can also keep us at home in our comfort (or not so comfortable) zones.

Whether you’re out there today pushing back your inner critic and getting stuff done or curled up at home under your weighted blanket, it’s ok! You’re ok.

If you needed to hear this today, let me know in the comments. You don’t have to write the next great novel, an emoji will do the trick.

I’ll be here in my sleep bra and PJs, waiting to feel less alone too.

P.S. My favorite unstructured bras (like the one I’m wearing under my PJs) are from @heymavensxo

Hey San Pedro! 🌟 Ready to immerse yourself in c

Hey San Pedro! 🌟 Ready to immerse yourself in creativity and local vibes? Join us at Patchwork Show @craftedattheportla, where over 50 makers will showcase their handmade goods! 🎨🛍

Located at the historic @craftedportla, you can grab delicious drinks from @brouwerijwest and tasty bites from food trucks while you explore all the local creative vendors. Plus, enjoy free craft activities for all ages! 🍻🍔🌮🎨

This event is FREE to attend, and we welcome families and furry friends alike! 🐕❤️🐩

Save the date: April 28th, 11-5pm at Crafted at the Port LA. For more info, visit @thepatchworkshow.

And guess what? Our vendor waitlist is still open! Check out the link in our bio for more details.

Here’s a sneak peek of our upcoming spring season shows and dates:
🛳 San Pedro @craftedportla - April 28th
🌲 Redwood City @cityofredwoodcity - May 4th
🏢 Sacramento @oldsac - May 12th
🎨 Sebastopol @sebastopolarts - May 18th
🏖 Long Beach @marinestadium - May 26th
☀️ Ventura @downtownventura - June 1st
🌉 Oakland @jacklondonsq - June 8th
🌆 Tustin @oldtowntustin - June 15th
🌳 Chino Hills @theshoppesatchinohills - June 23rd

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Who remembers wishing you could meet people like y

Who remembers wishing you could meet people like you? People who get the struggle of being a creative, of not wanting to work a crappy job or have a passionless career to pay the rent, of wanting to be accepted just as you are and not have to worry about how cool you look or if you snorted when you laughed or told a dumb joke or were a big dork in school (or still are).

These are the people who prefer big talk over small talk any day. They’ll tell you the truth even when it’s hard.

Ready to meet your cohort of creatives besties?

They’re waiting for you at Craftcation. Join us next spring in Ventura, California. Discounted early bird registration opens June 1, 2024.

DM me BESTIE and I’ll make sure you’re on the list to be the first to know.

#craftconference #craftvacation #craftbusiness #crafter #mentorship #maker #makerbusinesses #smallbusiness #smallbiz

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