Maker: Jane of Janie XY Handmade Toys
I ran away when I was 7. I had an argument with my parents, grabbed my hello kitty backpack, a flashlight, a blanket, my book and my favorite stuffed animal and headed out my front door. I walked across the…
how divorce and other big life changes can better you and your creative business
Editor’s Note: I absolutely love this post by our Dear Handmade Life contributor Erin Duncan of wrenbirdarts. Erin’s monthly column here focuses on self-care, one of my favorite topics (likely because it’s something that I struggle with). This line totally…
How to Make an Elastic Bookmark + Fiskars Tag Maker Giveaway
I love to read. Love. Love. LOVE to read. I usually have a book in my bag or car, and have been known to be simultaneously reading two or three books at the same time. My mom (a former librarian)…
Maker: Jenna of Paper Wilderness
I love getting cards in the mail. It’s a little bit of a lost art, one that I’m sad to see go. I understand the ease and time efficiency of electronic invitations and I support the movement of wasting less…
February DIY + Business Book Club – 2015
When I was young, traveling held a mystery that surpassed my fear of flying. I loved everything about traveling, including getting to the airport early and sitting at my gate or in the airport bar and jotting down bits of…
Podcast episode 6: Artist, crafter, maker… What’s the difference? with David Michael Lee
This week on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we share our recipe for a Bees Knees Cocktail and talk to director/curator/artist/teacher David Michael Lee about whether creatives need to define themselves, how they define themselves and what those definitions mean….
Maker: Tina of Hi Tree!
Some of my kids favorite gifts are felt. One year, for christmas, they got a vegetable garden made out of foam covered in brown material, where they could “plant” felt plush carrots, potatoes, and other veggies. They could then pull…
Four steps for healthy, creative business collaboration
Like many creative people, I both love and loathe working alone. I often feel I want to pursue my singular creative vision, but also feel strongly that my vision and what I can create is stronger when I work with…
Networking for Introverts: 6 Ways To Work A Room
Editor’s Note: Remember Caitlin’s awesome series on How to grow your business with Instagram? We loved it as much as you did which is why we invited her to be a regular contributor on the Dear Handmade Life blog! Look…
How to Make DIY Image Transfer and Washi Tape Magnets
I’ve moved over 18 times. My love for relocation has had an effect on the way I decorate my house. For the most part I have small lightweight furniture that can be arranged to fit various room shapes. Plus with…
