maker: meg of beard and bonnet
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and I think Meg of Beard and Bonnet embraces that proverb in full. Her passion for cooking and providing a table full of food that fills the needs of her families’…
They say that necessity is the mother of invention, and I think Meg of Beard and Bonnet embraces that proverb in full. Her passion for cooking and providing a table full of food that fills the needs of her families’…
Wood is one of my all-time favorite materials to use in my diy craft projects. My love affair with wood started with the little side table my dad made in wood shop when he was in high school. This obsession…
My dad’s work “uniform” consists of a pair of old blue jeans, a long sleeved plaid button down shirt, a brown leather belt, and boots. He wears this outfit every single day as he works in the orchard that I…
Editor’s note: We are overjoyed to have guest contributor and craft show veteran Stacy Wong share her tips for vendors to evaluate craft fairs on Dear Handmade Life. Want more craft show tips? Check out our posts on: How to Submit…
You know how certain art pieces bring back a memory? Well, Chandra’s art reminds me of a summer trip that I took with my family to the boardwalk. They remind me of the smells of the ocean, the sounds of…
You all know Delilah and I are busy gals. We each run our own businesses as well as three businesses together – Craftcation Conference, Patchwork Show and Dear Handmade Life. This past year we’ve gotten a lot more efficient by…
I’ve heard that sometimes people have amazing epiphanies in the shower. I have never been one of those people. If I have a moment to think in the shower, it’s usually focused on trying to clear my mental fog so…
“I know Megan’s book is about cancer, but I swear it’s not depressing,” Alicia said. “Really?” I asked. “Yeah, it’s the funniest cancer book I’ve ever read. Megan is kinda the best,” Alicia responded. This was the introduction Alicia Dirago…
Maria loves art. Maria loves literature. Maria loves being creative. And she has combined all her loves into a passion for creating. Together with her husband and kids, she prints awesome images on clothing and accessories. Meet Maria, and her…
My junior year in high school I started drawing. I did a series of nude female sketches that my art teacher liked enough to hang in the student show even though the subject matter was a little risqué for my…