Summer is our slow time of year here at Dear Handmade Life. It’s the time we finally get to take a break from back-to-back events and do some reflection as well as get back into our self-care routines. One of my major goals this summer was to actually stick a daily sketchbook practice. I wrote […]
DIY Modern Gold Clay Salt Cellar and Spoon
Last time at this year I was wrist deep in clay and just past the stage of struggling to get my piece of clay (which would eventually become a bowl) centered on the pottery wheel. Taking that pottery class not only allowed me to cross something off my to-do list that had been on it […]
How to Make a mini ironing board cover
Every Sunday afternoon (almost without fail) my aunt pours herself a glass of wine, cues up a movie and sets up her ironing board in her living room and sets in for a few hours of ironing… HER SHEETS! The first time she told me about this routine of hers I wondered why on earth […]
Three Ways to Find Business Success and Stay True to You with the Craft & Hobby Association
Editor’s note: I’m excited to share this blog post from our friends at CHA (Craft & Hobby Association). I’ve been a member of CHA for years and my membership has benefited several of my businesses. Just about every January I attend their annual convention which is always an awesome place to see what’s next in the […]
