WE KNOW THERE IS A LOT OF INFO BELOW BUT IT’S ALL MEANT TO MAKE SHARING AS EASY AND QUICK AND POSSIBLE.

SOCIAL MEDIA POSTING

When posting on social media you must always tag us with our social media handle @dearhandmadelife and #Craftcation.

Always include the Craftcation link: https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/. You can use our shortlink: http://bit.ly/DHLcraftcation or feel free to make your own using Bitly.

*WHEN POSTING BEFORE REGISTRATION OPENS (BEFORE 10.05.17):

Always include this link: https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/. Do NOT include your affiliate link as it will not be active until registration opens.

*WHEN POSTING AFTER REGISTRATION OPENS (ON/AFTER 10.05.17):

If you have an affiliate link be sure to use it instead of: https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/

SAMPLE POSTS:

We have included some sample posts below. Feel free to use them to help you save time! We want this to be as easy for you as possible. Just know that personalizing your posts and sharing your specific experiences is super impactful.

*At the bottom of this page you’ll find all the images you’ll need to create your posts.

INSTAGRAM

INSTAGRAM TAG: @dearhandmadelife
SAMPLE INSTAGRAM POST: Join me at #Craftcation put on by @dearhandmadelife for four life-changing days of creative business classes and DIY workshops in Ventura, CA! Save the Date: April 3-7, 2019. Registration opens 10.05.18 at 9:00am PT. The first 50 people to register get $50 OFF!
LINK TO: https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/
*You can put the link in your profile if you’re sharing on Instagram.

INSTAGRAM HASHTAG SUGGESTIONS:

  • Business hashtags:
    #creativebiz #creativebusiness #creativepreneur #diybusiness #handmadebusiness #handsandhustle #smallbiz #womenentrepreneur #womenentrepreneurs #mycreativebiz #smallbusinessowner #craftblogger #craftbloggers #supportsmallbusinesses #smallbusinesslove #yourhandmadebusiness
    #iloveetsy
  • Craft/DIY hashtags:
    #abmcrafty #craftblog #crafting #craftsposure #crafty #createmakeshare #diy #diyordie #waketomake
  • Creativity hashtags:
    #calledtobecreative #createmore #creativehappylife #creativeminds #creativityfound #flashesofdelight #iamcreative #freestylecreativeliving #diyconference #creativecommunity
  • Maker hashtags:
    #modernmaker #makersofinstagram #makers #makersgonnamake #makersmovement #wearethemakers #makermade #ourmakerlife #makerlife

*Remember Instagram only allows 30 hashtags per post so choose the ones that are the most relevant for each post. These are just suggestions. Feel free to use any hashtags that are relevant.

FACEBOOK

JOIN OUR CRAFTCATION EVENT PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/events/183292998984107
We regularly post updates on this page. We’ll let you know of any changes of the schedule, presenter announcements, class schedule dates, etc. This group and our newsletter are your best places to stay on top of Craftcation news!

You can share this event to your Facebook business page or personal profile. Be sure to include #Craftcation so we can give you your entries into the giveaway!

To share the event/invite friends see below:

craftcation facebook event page how to share

FACEBOOK TAG: @DearHandmadeLife (start typing it and it should pop up)
SAMPLE FACEBOOK POST: I’m heading to #Craftcation put on by @DearHandmadeLife for four life-changing days of creative business classes and DIY workshops in Ventura, CA! Join me April 3-7, 2019. Registration opens 10.05.18 at 9:00am PDT. The first 50 people to register get $50 OFF!
LINK TO: https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/

TWITTER

TWITTER TAG: @dearhandmadelif
SAMPLE TWITTER POST: Join me @#Craftcation w/@dearhandmadelif Reg opens: 10.5.18 9:00am 1st 50 get $50off. 4 days of biz + DIY classes. https://bit.ly/DHLCraftcation
LINK TO: https://bit.ly/DHLCraftcation

PINTEREST

You can click below to repin this image or upload your own pins.

craftcation conference pinterestIf you upload your own image be sure to link to: https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/

NEWSLETTER

Grab any of the images at the bottom of this page and use the social media/blog post text we included below to create a post for your newsletter. Please include Craftcation + links in your newsletters.
LINK TO: https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/

OTHER PLACES TO POST

More great places to post are: Facebook groups, Etsy groups, postcards to in-person groups, online communities, Instagram Stories (especially if you have the swipe up feature!), Snapchat, YouTube or any other place/group that seems like a good fit.

POSTCARDS

Please email katiemac@dearhandmadelife.com and let us know how many postcards you’d like and your mailing address. Keep them with you so you can give one to people you mention Craftcation to. You can even add a sticker with your affiliate link and use the postcards like your own Craftcation business card!

You should also drop them off at any physical locations where potential Craftcation attendees would be like: craft stores, workshops spaces, coffeehouses, events and craft shows, etc.

BLOG POST

You can use the sample post below or feel free to write your own post including your experiences at Craftcation and why you love it or edit this one.

SAMPLE BLOG POST:

I’m excited to share about an event I’m attending in spring 2019. Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference is an annual life-changing four-day event featuring industry professionals leading attendees in over 100+ hands-on DIY workshops and creative business classes.

Have you ever thought to yourself…

  • I’d love to take a vacation while making things with awesome people.
  • I have a great idea for a business that I want to turn into my full-time job but I don’t know where to start.
  • I have a successful business and I’m ready to take it to the next level but I’m not sure how.
  • I want to make meaningful connections with people in my field but I don’t have the time or opportunity to make it happen.

Craftcation is the place where you can make any one of those things happen!

If you’re a maker, blogger or creative business owner then join me for four inspiring days that you’ll never forget. Craftcation has over 100 hands-on workshops and business classes, so whether you’re coming to craft, grow your business or a little bit of both, there’s lots of making, meeting and learning in store for you.

Craftcation takes place April 3-7, 2019, in the beach town of Ventura, CA – about an hour north of Los Angeles. Craftcation utilizes Ventura’s historic downtown buildings and businesses as well as the beach for special events like networking meet & greets, cocktail socials, a pop-up shop, opening celebration, yoga, as well as food and art tours.

Registration opens 10.5.18 and the first 50 people to register get $50 off!

*Link to: https://dearhandmadelife.com/craftcation-conference/

*If you want to use quotes from past Craftcation attendees you can find them here.

VIDEOS FOR YOU TO USE FOR YOUR POSTS:

If you’re sharing to Facebook: HERE is the link to the Facebook video. Click share in the lower right hand corner. A window will pop up and you’ll be able to choose where you want to share it as well as add your own caption to your post.

craftcation video how to share

Sharing videos to your blog and other places: you can also download any of our videos from Facebook to share on your blog, Instagram etc. The Craftcation video is HERE.

craftcation video how to share

IMAGES TO USE IN YOUR BLOG POST:

1. Click on any image below to make it full-size.
2. Drag it your desktop.
3. Upload it to your blog post/share it on social media.

*You can also click HERE and download large high-resolution versions of all the images below on Dropbox.

*Images at the bottom of the page are square and ready to go for Instagram.

*Some have text overlays but feel free to edit/add text to any images or use your own images. There are lots of images below so you’ll have plenty to choose from for multiple posts.

IMAGES TO USE IN YOUR BLOG POST/ON SOCIAL MEDIA:

1. Click on any image below to make it full-size. 
2. Drag it your desktop.
3. Upload it to your blog post/share it on social media.

*You can also click HERE and download large high-resolution versions of all the images below on Dropbox.

*Images at the bottom of the page are square and ready to go for Instagram.

*Some have text overlays but feel free to edit/add text to any images or use your own images. There are lots of images below so you’ll have plenty to choose from for multiple posts.


GENERAL CRAFTCATION IMAGES

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GENERAL PROMOTIONAL IMAGES

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VENTURA BEACH AND SKY PICTURES

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INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES

Courage over Comfort Brene Brown Dear Handmade Life  you can fail at something you don't want, so you might as well take a chance at doing what you love JIM CARREY Dear Handmade Life

If you're making mistakes, It means you're out there doing something NEIL GAIMAN Dear Handmade Life  today is the day Dear Handmade Life  our creativity is a wild and unexpected bonus from the universe ELIZABETH GILBERT Dear Handmade Life

I've been absolutely terrified every moment of my life, and I've never let it keep me from doing a single thing I wanted to do GEORGIA O’KEEFE Dear Handmade Life  so when can you start pursuing your most creative & passionate life? you can start whenever you decide to start ELIZABETH GILBERT Dear Handmade Life  start where you are. use what you have. do what you can ARTHUR ASHE from Dear handmade Life  if we wait until we're ready, we'll be waiting for the rest of our lives LEMONY SNICKET from Dear Handmade Life  We don't have to do it alone we were never meant to BRENE BROWN Dear Handmade Life  Whatever makes you different or weird - that's your strength MERYL STREEP Dear Handmade Life  Surround yourself with people that reflect who you want to be & how you want to feel, energies are contagious Rachel Wolchin Dear Handmade Life  make awesome things Dear Handmade Life  we rise by lifting each other. Dear Handmade Life  together we can make awesome things happen Dear Handmade Life  surround yourself with inspiring people who get you & amazing things will happen. Dear Handmade Life  Great things never come from comfort zones from Dear Handmade Life  always be a work in progress -EMILY LILLIAN Dear Handmade Life  the more time you spend in the monent, the richer your life will be jen sincero- Dear Handmade Life  in any given moment we have two options- to step forward into growth or step back into safety. -abraham maslow- Dear Handmade Life  If you want to make big things happen, start with small steps. Dear Handmade Life  The universe buries strange jewels deep within us all, and then stands back to see if we can find them.” -Elizabeth Gilbert Dear Handmade Life  find out what you love to do & where your heart sings, make it a part of your everyday -AMY TANGERINE Dear Handmade Life