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 that 2019 will be her eighth Craftcation anniversary! Like a lot of us, Amy began […]
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Podcast Summer Break
Hello Friends! We’ve been on a podcast break while we’ve been at our annual business and makers conference, Craftcation Conference and we’re going to extend our break as we finish out our spring Patchwork Show: Modern Makers Festival season. We’ll be back late this summer with new podcast episodes. In the meantime catch up with us on […]
DIY embroidery hoop enamel pin catcher
Hello all, Joan here from Break + Remake. I’m here at Dear Handmade Life to show you how to make a pin catcher. It’s the perfect DIY to keep all those pins in one place (especially if your pin game is STRONG). The DIY embroidery hoop pin catcher keeps the fronts and backs of your […]
Maker: Melissa of Family Store
Today I have the pleasure of introducing Melissa of Family Store. I love her advice for creatives! Meet Melissa and check her out at her store, or online, or if you are close by, go hang out with her at one of her workshops! ~Angie~ Please introduce yourself. Hello! My name is Melissa Carpenter. I […]
Maker: Jana of Just Sew Jana
I love Jana’s use of upcycled upholstery fabrics. She takes something that is tossed aside and creates a whole new life for it with her mad sewing skills. Meet Jana and check out all her lovelies! ~Angie~ Please introduce yourself. My name is Jana and I became a maker relatively late in life. After moving […]
DIY Succulent Pumpkin Décor
When my best friend told me she was pregnant, I had three urgent questions for her. How are you feeling? When’s the due date? Can I start planning your baby shower now? You see, she’s not just pregnant; she’s pregnant with my nephew. And everyone knows I love a good party. When she found out […]
Maker: Bobby of Old Redwood Brewing Company
I grew up drinking beer. There is an infamous picture of me as a toddler in a high chair sucking the last few drops of taste from an empty beer can. As a child, when my dad poured his beer at dinner, he would slide the glass over to me and let me have the […]
How to Make Benedictine Spread
I have been inspired by my recent trip to the 127 Yard Sale to recreate some of the yummy items I had. I’ve been going on the 127 Yard Sale for six years and I don’t know why I waited until now to do this but oh well! The next couple of months I will […]
Maker: Shana from Cookoorikoo
I love embroidered things. My favorite blanket as a child was an embroidered clown blanket done in all the oranges, yellows, browns, and greens that were popular in the late seventies. I used to run my finger over the stitching and it soothed me. When it came time to pick out my wedding dress, I […]
Maker: Erin of Front Porch Pops
I grew up in the country. We had a long dirt driveway off the highway that led to our home in the middle of an apple orchard. We didn’t have neighbors, we didn’t have trash service, and we didn’t have any of the things that come with living within city limits. After I got married, […]
