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DIY Custom Photo Night Light
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DIY Custom Photo Night Light

ByLindsey Hastings March 16, 2016February 5, 2021

Editor’s Note: We’re beyond excited to welcome Dear Handmade Life staff member LP Hastings to the blog. You may know LP as our photographer, event assistant and videographer (check out the video she made at Craftcation Conference 2015 to see…

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DIY No-Sew Mini Rope Basket
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DIY No-Sew Mini Rope Basket

ByLindsey Hastings February 24, 2016February 24, 2016

Editor’s Note: We’re beyond excited to welcome Dear Handmade Life staff member LP Hastings to the blog. You may know LP as our photographer, event assistant and videographer (check out the video she made at Craftcation Conference 2015 to see…

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DIY Indigo Dying: The Straightforward Guide to Supplies, Measurements, and Instructions
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DIY Indigo Dying: The Straightforward Guide to Supplies, Measurements, and Instructions

ByLindsey Hastings November 4, 2015July 12, 2018

Indigo is probably the most fun dye to work with, partly because it’s a living dye, making it feel like a science experiment, and partly because the color is breathtaking. It also requires no particular skills or know-how to do….

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Get ready for spooky season fun at Patchwork Show Get ready for spooky season fun at Patchwork Show in Chino Hills! 🎃👻 Stop by the info booth to grab a map, decorate a bag, and trick or treat with our awesome vendors! Plus, enjoy free DIYs and activities throughout the show. 🎨✨ Vendors, don’t forget—participating in Trick or Treat enters you to win a FREE booth next season! 🛍️ Limited booth spaces are still available, so snag yours now! 🖤 📍@TheShoppesatChinoHills
Turning your creativity into a business? Not for t Turning your creativity into a business? Not for the faint of heart. I’ve been hungry, slept in a car, and second-guessed myself in 1.2 million journal words (yes, I counted 😉). It wasn’t all pretty, but I found my balance—and you can too! That’s one of the reasons we created @CraftcationConference, to help creatives get the support, education and community to grow their businesses. Register via our bio 🖇️. What to expect at Craftcation 2025: ✨ Five life-changing days at the beach. 🎨💻 Over 200 craft and business classes. 😍 Social gatherings to connect and build community. Ready to find your people? Early bird registration is open, and we’ve sold out every year! Plus, we have a PAYMENT PLAN with flexible timing, and you can share your link for family or friends to contribute (perfect for holidays or birthdays!). Questions? DM me!
I’m going to tell you a secret... Between famil I’m going to tell you a secret... Between family, work, and endless to-do lists, it can feel like there’s never enough time to create. But, in the middle of all the chaos, it’s so important to carve out space for what fills your soul. 🧶✨ Whether it’s early mornings or late nights, making space for your creative me-time deserves the same respect as everything else on your plate. 🌸 Let your loved ones know: this is your creative recharge. And it’s OK to need that space to let your imagination run free. 💡🎨 Tag someone who gets it! Or share if you’re making your art amidst life’s beautiful madness! ❤️ #creativebalance #makersgonnamake #timeforart #handmadewithlove #womenwhocreate #CraftYourOwnPath #smallbusinesssupport #craftshow
🤔🛍️ Crafting Your Prices: Did I Cover Ever 🤔🛍️ Crafting Your Prices: Did I Cover Everything? Have you ever worried about underpricing your crafts? Pricing is a vital puzzle piece to your success. Selling too low can be a bummer, but overpricing can turn potential buyers away. It’s a fine balance! Share below if you have more insights or send us questions via DM. The rolling vendor applications for The Patchwork Shows up and down the California coast are open now for the Fall season. Apply and know within a week if it’s time to pack up and roll out!😆 #makersofinstagram #craftersofinstagram #smallbusinessowner #smallbusiness #makersgonnamake #craftshow #makersmarket #artfair #popupshop #giftideas #openairmarket #weekendmarket
There are worse things to spend a paycheck on... There are worse things to spend a paycheck on... How many of you are multi-crafters, trying and crafting with all sorts of styles and materials? Tell me in the comments how many crafts you have tried or if you found your one true craft. I might even tell you mine. #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #craftcation #makersgonnamake #craft #craftsupplies #craftroom
Do you want a your cheeks to ache too? Then join Do you want a your cheeks to ache too? Then join us in April for over 200 classes and crafty folks will have you smiling like that! Discounted early bird registration is open now! Have questions or want to meet Craftcationers before the conference? Join us for our FREE Crafty Hour every month. It’s a casual Zoom hangout for Craftcation attendees, alums, and interested people from our community. 🧶🖌️ Comment “Mail” and we’ll send you the link to join. #craftcation #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #smallbusinessowner #makersgonnamake #craftbusinessowner

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