Editor’s note: We are so happy to welcome Kari Chapin to Dear Handmade Life. I read Kari’s book: The Handmade Marketplace: How to Sell Your Crafts Locally, Globally and On-line after I’d already been running my crafty business Random Nicole for many years. Even though I considered myself well-versed in the art of selling my […]
january diy and business book club + book giveaway
I am an avid list maker. The first thing I do in the morning is make a list of all the things I hope to accomplish that day. It’s rare I get them all done but while I’m writing the list, this wonderful optimistic notion that I will be getting things done fills me. January […]
how to plan ahead and budget for craftcation + win a ticket
Craftcation is in less than 5 months… Can you believe it?? Yeah, I know you are thinking, “I have about a billion shows and holiday orders to get through, not to mention prepping for the holidays with family and friends… I can’t possibly THINK of going to a conference to build/better my business! I […]
