Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to serial entrepreneur, rebellious marketer, technology expert and author of one of my favorite marketing books The 1-Page Marketing Plan about marketing your creative business. I talk with Allan about letting go of money issues, the fault of glorifying busyness, the importance of getting clear goals, the […]
Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival
Festivals featuring local craft and food makers, live music, and community.
Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference
Four days of creative business classes and craft workshops on April 3-7, 2019 at the Ventura Beach Marriott in Ventura, California.
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Unique Goods & Online Workshops to Build Your Skills at Home
Consulting for Creative Business Owners
One-on-one consulting sessions for creative business owners
Consulting and event production services
Personalized consulting and planning for events of all sizes
Gift Guide for Creative Bosses
When I was young, I hated shopping. When my mom was able to drag me to the mall, I spent the majority of the time hiding the middle of racks in the department stores reading by flashlight (#BookNerd). In high school, I grew to love shopping but only at thrift stores. While shopping at the […]
Patchwork Show Santa Ana Fall 2018
We closed out our fall 2018 Patchwork Show at our Santa Ana location last Sunday. Our Santa Ana location holds a special place in my heart since it was the site of the first ever Patchwork Show over a decade ago. Over the years we’ve moved from a tiny parking lot to two tiny parking […]
Gift Guide for Artists & Makers
My husband and family ask me every year what I want for the holidays or my birthday. I used to have one hell of a time coming up with an answer. I mean, I see things all year that I’d like to have… BUT my birthday isn’t until September and the holidays come even later […]
Patchwork Show Long Beach Fall 2018
Last weekend we celebrated our 17th biannual Long Beach Patchwork Show! This was one of my favorite of all the shows at our waterside Marine Stadium location… Not only did we have PERFECT weather but we debuted our new “I’m not here to be average, I’m here to be awesome.” staff tees, had more DIY […]
PODCAST EPISODE 80: The transformational power of a daily practice with Lisa Anderson Shaffer
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking with contemporary fiber artist, photographer, and author Lisa Anderson Shaffer of Zelma Rose about the transformational power of a daily practice. I talk with Lisa about the intersection of fact and faith in ritual, how the political climate of 2016 led to Lisa’s artistic labor that birthed her daily […]
4 reasons why makers should diversify where they sell
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to welcome Sharon Fain (co-director of Academy of Handmade and Dear Handmade Life sponsorship manager) to our blog to share about the importance of diversifying your selling platforms. When I started my handmade business over a decade ago, selling options were extremely limited. We had craft shows, wholesale sales, online sales […]
Podcast Episode 79: Legally Protecting Your Business with Christina Scalera
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to Christina Scalera, the attorney and founder behind The Contract Shop, a contract template store for creative entrepreneurs, wedding professionals, and coaches about legally protecting your business. I chat with Christina about how getting your legal ducks in a row can increase productivity, when you need […]
Patchwork Show Oakland Fall 2018
Last weekend we ushered in the fall 2018 season of our Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival at Jack London Square, our Oakland, California location. Although this is our newest location (we celebrated our 7th anniversary of Patchwork Show Oakland on Saturday!) it’s finally starting to feel like a permanent member of our sisterhood of Patchwork […]
Podcast Episode 78: Taking and Owning Big Risks with Angie Chua
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking with Angie Chua (owner of bobo design studio and brick and mortar shop, workshop teacher, hand lettering and chalk lettering artist, children’s book author and staff member at Lucky Break Consulting) about taking and owning big risks. I chat with Angie about the realities of running […]
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