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Simple DIY Fabric Wallet
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Simple DIY Fabric Wallet

ByAshley Nickels February 4, 2016February 5, 2021

Editor’s Note: We’re so excited to welcome Ashley Nickels of Alphabet Summer to the Dear Handmade Life team. Ashley is a seasoned maker and awesome sewist who’ll be sharing an array of sewing and DIY projects here. Welcome Ashley! -Nicole…

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šŸŽÆ You know whatā€™s scarier than failing? Waiti šŸŽÆ You know whatā€™s scarier than failing? Waiting for the perfect time that never comes. When I started my business, the timing was far from perfect. I barely knew how to sew (and started a clothing line šŸ¤¦ā€ā™€ļø), had no clue what a spreadsheet was, and my confidence was at an all-time low while my anxiety was at an all-time high. And yetā€¦I did it anyway. Why? Because the ā€˜perfect timeā€™ doesnā€™t exist. The moment I decided to make a living with my artā€”and refused to stop until I didā€”it became the right time. Was it easy? HA! Not even close. But it was worth it. I learned, I grew, I shared my art with the world, and I even paid my rent doing it. āœØ Waiting for the perfect time = waiting forever. Start small. Start messy. Just start. Thatā€™s what CAMP is all aboutā€”helping you not just start but finish those big dreams youā€™ve been carrying around. šŸ’Ŗ šŸ•ļø CAMP is our six-week online goal-getting bootcamp designed to help you take your goals from ā€˜somedayā€™ to done. With weekly modules, accountability cabins, and practical, actionable steps, CAMP is here to give you the tools, support, and momentum to make it happen. Because starting is hard, but finishing? Thatā€™s where the magic happens. Drop ā€œGOALā€ in the comments to join the waiting list and letā€™s do this together. šŸ’„ #makersofinstagram #craftersofinstagram #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessowner #craftbusinessowner #mentor #entrepreneur
One of the biggest mistakes I made in my creative One of the biggest mistakes I made in my creative business? Trying to water down my unique creative vision to fit what I thought buyers wanted. I remember second-guessing every design, thinking, ā€œWould this sell? Is this what people want?ā€ I ended up creating work that wasnā€™t true to meā€”and surprise, it didnā€™t connect with buyers either. Why? Because it lacked authenticity. The moment I stopped trying to be what I thought people wanted and started creating from my heart, things shifted. Buyers showed up. My work resonated. And most importantly, I felt good about what I was putting into the world. So hereā€™s my advice: Stay true to your creative vision. Donā€™t let fear of rejection or outside expectations water down your magic. The right peopleā€”the ones who resonate with your workā€”will find you. Your uniqueness is your strength. Lean into it. Have you ever struggled with this? Iā€™d love to hear your storyā€”drop it below and letā€™s chat. šŸ’› And if youā€™re looking for a place to reconnect with your creative vision, Craftcation is the perfect space to do it. From inspiring workshops to supportive conversations with fellow creatives, itā€™s where you can dig into what makes your work yours and find the confidence to share it with the world. šŸŽŸ Ready to grab your ticket? Comment TICKET and Iā€™ll send you a direct link. Still thinking? Comment CRAFTY, and Iā€™ll help you take a tour of all things Craftcation. šŸ§” #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessadvice #reframingthoughts #creativementor
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Belonging. Itā€™s what weā€™re all secretly (or no Belonging. Itā€™s what weā€™re all secretly (or not-so-secretly) looking for, right? But if youā€™re a little differentā€”a creative misfit, a crafty weirdo, someone who doesnā€™t quite color inside the linesā€”it can feel like the world forgot to make a place for you. Hereā€™s the thing: at Craftcation, you donā€™t have to explain yourself, shrink yourself, or try to fit in. You already belong. šŸ’– Itā€™s not just about the beach, the workshops, or the activities (yoga on the sand, craft competitions, a themed dance party, and more). Itā€™s about finding your peopleā€”the ones who get you and celebrate your wonderfully weird self just as you are. šŸŒŸ So if youā€™ve been waiting for a sign to join us, here it is. (Also, consider this your friendly reminder that Early Bird registration is closing soon. Donā€™t be that person crying into your coffee (or margarita) because you missed out. šŸ˜‰) šŸŽŸ Ready to grab your ticket? Comment TICKET and Iā€™ll send you a direct link. Your creative, quirky community is already here, waiting for you.

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