I got my second job when I was 16. After school and on weekends, I worked at a dusty vintage clothing store. I spent most of my time trying to organize the overflowing racks of clothing by type of garment…
Pets were completely out of the question when I was in junior high. While I saw pets as benevolent creatures, perfect for couch cuddling while watching my favorite TV show, Three’s Company, as well as an opportunity to show off…
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’…
I’ve carried a sketchbook with me pretty much everywhere for the past 20 years. It isn’t just a place to draw. It’s a journal, a place to work out thoughts on a short story, or brainstorm ideas for a new…
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…
Sometimes “over the top” is a bad thing, but in allison’s case, it’s a creative business dream. making her childhood hobby become a reality as her full-time business, allison gets to create and design to her hearts content. Her sunglasses…
My dad snuck me into a bar for the first time when I was 16. I stood in line wiping my sweaty palms on my dress and hoping the doorman wouldn’t laugh and turn me away. By the time I…
Remember the whole story about my heartbreak and how it led to me leaving my house in Los Angeles and moving in with Delilah in Orange County and how that led to us founding Patchwork Show? If not, check out…
I found my mom’s stash of fabrics when I was in high school. There were yards and yards of fabrics that she had bought years earlier with the good intention of making stuff….but had never gotten around to it. 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…
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