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Join us TODAY in @oldtowntustin & 🛍☀️ shop

Join us TODAY in @oldtowntustin & 🛍☀️ shop handmade and local goods from 80+ makers at @ThePatchworkShow + get crafty with 🧵🎨 free DIY activities!

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

This outdoor show takes place in the Farmer’s Market Lot at 245 El Camino Real surrounded by historic buildings, shops, and restaurants like our fave place for a lavender latte @morninglavendercafe & the spot for books @arvidabookco.

For details: @thepatchworkshow

#explorepage #shopsmallbusiness #shopsmall #oneofakind #giftshopping #giftideas #makersmarket #craftshow #openairfestival #openairmarket #tustin #tustincalifornia

Here’s what I didn’t tell you in the video...

Here’s what I didn’t tell you in the video...

It wasn’t just me trying to lift this person up. A bunch of people from the community chimed in saying that they’d been there before or even were there now and offered bits of encouragement, wisdom and even coaching. Then a few days later the person let us all know the changes she’d made and how much better she was feeling and doing.

THAT’s the power of a community of creatives. It’s transformative.

Next time you feel like giving up start by reaching out for help. If you’re looking for your people, we’ve got you!

Our virtual community is in 👩🏾‍💼👩🏻‍🎤👨🏾‍🎤👨‍🎨👩🏽‍💻The Club is our members-only community for creative small business owners to get practical business skills, goal-getting guidance, support and accountability. Enrollment is closed but you can join the waiting list. DM me CLUB and I’ll add you.

Our biggest in-person event of the year is Craftcation where you’ll find:
✨Five life-changing days at the beach in California.
🎨💻Over 200 craft and business classes taught by industry experts.
😍Lots of social gatherings to connect, educate and foster community.
Early bird registration is open now!

AND, my most surprising tip to help you move from bleh to motivated is...
VISUALIZATION!
Visualize where you want to be. I don’t mean make a vision board and keep it in the back of your closet. I mean spend time multiple times a day meditating in detail about where you want to be in your creative pursuits. This method may seem a little woo-woo but it’s been proven to work many time in scientific studies (many of which use athletes as the subject).

#craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #explorepage #tipsforsmallbusiness #smallbizowner #smallbiztips #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusiness #smallbusinessowner #craftybusiness #artbusiness #makerspace #crafteclasses

Join us in 🌳 Chino Hills @theshoppesatchinohill

Join us in 🌳 Chino Hills @theshoppesatchinohills for THE LAST @thepatchworkshow of the season on June 23rd & shop local from 60+ talented makers! 🛍️ Great eats from local restaurants 🍔🍕🌮 and 🧵🎨 free craft activities.

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

P.S. Applications are closed BUT you can still apply for our waiting list. DM me waiting list and I’ll send you a link to the waiting list application.

#shoplocal #shopsmall #shopping #openairfestival #craftshow #makersmarket #chinohills #inlandempire #gifts #giftideas #creativesupport #artcollector #artsandcrafts #ceramics #homedecor #jewelry #oneofakind #fiberart

Maybe it’s not quite that dramatic but, at least

Maybe it’s not quite that dramatic but, at least for me there were so many ups and downs in those early years. That’s a huge reason why education is such a big part of Dear Handmade Life. It’s why I share what I learned via our events, podcast, blog, and newsletter. I want your learning curve to be shorter than mine.

It is 100% possible to carve your own path and turn your passion into your profession.

Our quickest path to find the community and education you need is through Craftcation.

At Craftcation you’ll find:
✨Five life-changing days at the beach in California.
🎨💻Over 200 craft and business classes taught by industry experts.
😍Lots of social gatherings to connect, educate and foster community.

Discounted early bird registration is open now!
❓Have questions?
❓Wondering if Craftcation is right for you?
📣Send me a DM!

There are only TWO more @thepatchworkshow events t

There are only TWO more @thepatchworkshow events this season! Come see us in 🌆 Tustin @oldtowntustin - June 15th and 🌳 Chino Hills @theshoppesatchinohills - June 23rd.

Here’s a sneak peek at some of our Tustin vendors.

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

P.S. Applications are closed BUT you can still apply for our waiting list. DM me waiting list and I’ll send you a link to the waiting list application.

#shopsmallbusiness #shopsmall #giftideas #giftideasforher #giftideasforhim #shopsmallbiz #tustincalifornia #orangecounty

🐱🐶 What else is there to talk about aside fr

🐱🐶 What else is there to talk about aside from crafts, cats (or dogs), snacks, travel dreams, creative business stuff 💡, the latest TV show/podcast/book obsession, Dolly Parton being a national hero, thrift store scores, neurodiversity, childhood trauma, what your therapist said, perimenopause, the new Nooworks print, and of course our loved ones ❤️.

🙌 Seriously, you may not relate to ALL of those, but if you said to yourself, “YEP!” to even one or two of them, chances are you’re our kind of people.

🌊🏖️ Let’s all hang out together at Craftcation 2025 (April 23-27) at the beach in Ventura, California.

🎟️ Here’s what you need to know:
• Discounted early bird registration is open now, and tickets are limited.
• We’ve sold out every year since we started 12 years ago. 🏅
• We also have a PAYMENT PLAN where you choose the amount and timing of your payments. 💸🗓️

Craftcation features:
• Five life-changing days. 200+ craft classes, business workshops, social gatherings, and wellness activities, and it all happens at the beach in California. If this sounds like your cup of tea, take a tour and register ASAP (because we sell out every year).

🤗 We can’t wait to welcome you to our community!

📩 DM with questions or if you want help getting registered.

#craftcation #makersretreat #makersgonnamake #craftersgonnacraft #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #smallbizsupport #smallbizsuccess #smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport

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