maker: rosalie of uglybaby shower art
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…
mad men outfit party planning
*Editor’s note: This is a guest post by one of our friends and Craftcation instructors, Christine Haynes. Christine is a lovely human being, sewing teacher and pattern maker that we’re lucky to know. We’re elated to have her share her…
how to prepare for a conference + craftcation ticket giveaway
Back in January, Nicole and I attended Alt Summit, a super popular blogging conference in Salt Lake City. If you have a business, whether uber-tiny, still-in-your-brain, or large, you should do yourself (and your biz) the favor and go to…
march diy + business book club
This time last week I was 30,000 feet in the air having a panic attack. This is the way I start pretty much all vacations (Remember my honeymoon plane flight)? by voraciously spraying my Rescue Remedy (it’s like an herbal…
diy washi tape and image transfer candles
Just so you know: Dear Handmade Life received products from Scotch that we mentioned in this post. However, we only write about and recommend products that we use personally and believe are awesome! When I was 24 I lived in…
protect your business: tips on intellectual property, trademark + copyright
*Editor’s note from Nicole: When I started my first ‘real’ (not the refrigerator box stationary shop on my front lawn when I was six) business Random Nicole, I didn’t even have money to buy the fabric to make my purses….
12 lovely gift ideas from indie makers + fairgoods
I have severe gift anxiety. Most people get excited for special events like birthdays, winter holidays, anniversaries, valentine’s day etc… Of course, I can’t wait to hang out and share good food and drinks with my friends and family on…
february diy + business book club + book giveaway
“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…
maker: limor of soft peaks confections
This mother daughter venture was born from a love of baking, and weekly sessions spent together in the kitchen. The taste of a French cookie turned their Thursday baking hobby into a full time job, making these delicious little round…
DRINK OF THE MOMENT: MAN-O-WAR COCKTAIL + alt summit speakeasy
If you are new to Dear Handmade Life, or my old blog, you may not know that for the past five years I have been trekking out to Kentucky and Tennessee for the longest yard sale otherwise known as…
