June DIY and Business Book Club 2016
I’ve had this stamp pinned on my pinterest board for ages. Like, literally, years. It’s a very simple stamp, and every time I’m anywhere that sells stamps I look and see if I can find it. But it’s no-where to…
Podcast Episode 33: Navigating copyright, trademark and legal issues with Kiffanie Stahle
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast Delilah and Nicole are drinking a Hillbilly Mimosa and talking with photographer, fellow creative business owner, and lawyer Kiffanie Stahle. We discuss the biggest mistakes creatives make when it comes to legal issues…
How to increase sales in your online shop
I’ll never forget my first online shop. My barber father introduced me to a guy whose hair he cut who made websites. This was 2004! Back then sites like Squarespace and Shopify didn’t exist. Back then it was basically all…
How to Keep Energy & Momentum in Your Creative Business
By: Meighan O’Toole Every time I leave a conference, I feel exhilarated! Once home, I start to apply everything I’ve learned, and try and harness that energy. In the past, it’s faded after a few weeks, but over the past year…
DIY Vintage Postcards that Pop With Color
My favorite DIYs are those that cost little to throw together and just happen to land in your lap, like a gift. Which is why I was thrilled to stumble on a pack of black and white vintage French postcards…
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…
3 mistakes most beginner Etsy sellers make (and how to avoid them)
Editor’s Note: We’re excited welcome Rachel Gregg from CreativeLive to the blog for this guest post on 3 mistakes most beginner Etsy sellers make. Rachel interviewed experienced Etsy sellers including Craftcation Conference presenters Lauren Venell and Marlo Miyashiro. CreativeLive is one of the best…
DIY Beaded Himmeli Earrings
I’m almost tired of seeing himmeli everywhere…almost. Sure the days of being really impressed by glass geometric shapes are waning, and the time you found out that those coveted hanging himmelis were made from mere straws is long behind…
May DIY and Business Book Club 2016
I can remember the first time that I ate frozen yogurt. Apparently I didn’t get out much, because it wasn’t until 1992, and when I just googled “when did frozen yogurt become popular” I found out that it started to…
Podcast Episode 31: Craftcation recap
This week on the Dear Handmade Life podcast Delilah and Nicole are drinking “cini-backs” (a shot of tequila chased with pepperoncini juice) and talking about Craftcation 2016. Craftcation is our annual four-day business and makers conference in Ventura California. Delilah…
