Podcast Episode 109: Podcast Staycation
We’re taking a break from the podcast for a bit to do some behind the scenes work here at Dear Handmade Life as well as get some quality time in with family including our new baby Luca! Check out our…
National Artists Drive by RAW Artists
Imagine, if you will, a drive-thru art display/pop-up shop/performance art exhibit across the continent! That’s what the The National Arts Drive founded by RAW Artists is making happen! This FREE and exciting event is scheduled for June 6, 2020 from…
Make All the Things: A Craft-Kit Roundup and GIVEAWAY!
Welp, here we are. Day 4,927ish of Quarantine. I don’t know who needs to hear this but DON’T CUT YOUR BANGS! Instead, take a stroll through this fun round up of craft kits and activities you can do at home….
DIY Fabric Face Masks
All over the world, communities are rallying together to support medical personnel and frontline workers in the battle against COVID-19. Sewists and crafters are uniting to share their crafty gifts with the world by creating handmade face masks. We’ve pulled…
Handmade Face Mask Resources
Each and every day our social media feeds are flooded with inspiring posts about restaurants donating meals to medical personnel, groups of crafters making masks for people in their communities, artists leading virtual craft nights as well as friends and…
Dear You: Permission Slips, Pandemics and What’s Next
Editor’s Note: Every month we send out a newsletter with info on upcoming events, giveaways, links to stuff we love and a letter to our readers. Below is our March letter which includes some of my favorite Coronavirus resources for makers….
Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference 2020 Registration is NOW OPEN!
In 2016, I took a leap, a chance on myself. I attended Craftcation: Business & Makers Conference for the very first time. I traveled alone from one coast to the other and spent the better part of a week away…
PATCHWORK SHOW SPRING 2019 DATES
SPRING PATCHWORK SEASON IS COMING! Patchwork Show season is back – make plans to shop local with us this Spring! And this year, you have FOUR spring Patchwork Shows to choose from!! In addition to Santa Ana, Oakland and Long Beach we…
Craftcation 2019 Closing Keynote Announcement
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…
Big News: We Have a New Patchwork Show Host City!
If you’ve been following us on Instagram you may have seen that we teased you with an upcoming announcement regarding a new Patchwork Show host city! Well today is the day that we finally get to share the news! *drumroll, please*…
