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25 Ways to recharge creativity & de-stress
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25 Ways to recharge creativity & de-stress

ByNicole Stevenson December 1, 2020December 26, 2020

You know that feeling when your TO-DO list seems better suited to being written on an extra long roll of paper towels than on a Post-it? It seems like for every thing you cross off, a new thing (or two…

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How to throw a backyard karaoke party
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How to throw a backyard karaoke party

ByNicole Stevenson September 10, 2014July 4, 2017

My favorite karaoke bar in my town closed down last year. Although I love karaoke, I’m not a diehard karaoke junkie but a few times a year I get this itch that can only be scratched by a night spent…

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Goat Cheese, Sriracha + Artichoke Dip Recipe
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Goat Cheese, Sriracha + Artichoke Dip Recipe

ByNicole Stevenson September 3, 2014September 2, 2014

The first time I ate artichoke dip was at my aunts house (not Delilah but one of my other aunts). The backyard was bustling. Kids hitting baseballs in the batting cage off in the distant way back of the yard….

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How to Make an Instagram Photo Pillow
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How to Make an Instagram Photo Pillow

ByNicole Stevenson August 22, 2014August 22, 2014

I’ve carried a camera with me just about everywhere for most of my life. At first was one of those long 1990s 110 cameras that sort of looked like hand held tape recorders. Then my dad gave me his 35mm…

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Maker: Randy of Flying Cup Clay Studio
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Maker: Randy of Flying Cup Clay Studio

ByAngie Andre August 18, 2014August 10, 2014

Pottery and clay work has always been a fascination of mine. Maybe I watched the famous scene in “ghost” too many times as an impressionable teenager, but it has this kinetic, romantic, tactile quality to it that I can’t help…

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25 Ways to recharge creativity + motivation + combat feeling overwhelmed
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25 Ways to recharge creativity + motivation + combat feeling overwhelmed

ByNicole Stevenson August 1, 2014August 1, 2014

“How do you do all of that stuff?” This is a question I get asked often by people who know me, as well as by people I meet who find out I’m juggling two businesses, a blog, writing a book,…

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How to Make a Keychain Ear Bud Pouch
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How to Make a Keychain Ear Bud Pouch

ByNicole Stevenson July 30, 2014July 30, 2014

One of my kitchen cupboards does not stay closed. I spent a year closing the cabinet, leaving the kitchen and sitting down in the dining room only to hear it squeak open before I finally did something about it and…

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maker: shaun and brittany of tiny whales
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maker: shaun and brittany of tiny whales

ByAngie Andre July 28, 2014July 28, 2014

Getting dressed is overrated {she said as her almost naked 3 year old ran past her} but if I am going to go to battle over clothes, it will probably be for a fun t-shirt for my boys, or a…

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Maker: Dayna of Foxboxes
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Maker: Dayna of Foxboxes

ByAngie Andre July 21, 2014July 26, 2014

These vintage inspired flasks make it hard to keep with the original intent of discrete pocket wear when you see them. You will want to show them to your friends, and display them on a shelf instead of tucking them…

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8 lovely plant + succulent diy craft tutorials
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8 lovely plant + succulent diy craft tutorials

ByNicole Stevenson July 18, 2014July 26, 2014

“want to smell some curry?” delilah asked holding a leaf up to my nose. we were standing in her backyard garden nearly a decade ago. i’d never been in a garden like that, where you could eat pretty much anything….

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Want a FREE limited edition tote bag featuring ori Want a FREE limited edition tote bag featuring original art by Nicole? You got it!

Thanks to our friends at @makerplacebymichaels by @michaelsstores the first 100 guests at our @thepatchworkshow in San Pedro at @craftedportla on 12/10 who stop by our info booth will get one of these awesome totes. #MakerPlacebyMichaels #AD 

🧵🎨What’s MakerPlace? 
If you’re a lover of creativity, it’s where you can discover artisan treasures, live online classes, and how-to’s all in one place. 

If you’re a creator, it’s where you can Sell your handmade items or seats to live online classes and share how-to’s with commission-earning supply lists. 

We’ll see you at Patchwork Show San Pedro where you can shop handmade and local goods from 100+ makers as well as get crafty with our free craft activities at CRAFTED at the Port of Los Angeles AKA the coolest permanent weekend market featuring the work of LA's best artisans and craftspeople. You can grab craft brews🍻 and food 🍔+ catch live music 🎶 next door at @brouwerijwest.

As always, Patchwork Show is FREE to attend, family-friendly, and pet friendly! 🐕❤️🐩

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Sorry @target but forget the mall & big retailers Sorry @target but forget the mall & big retailers this weekend...

Instead join us in Redwood City to shop local from 50+ talented Bay Area makers in downtown @cityofredwoodcity! 🛍️ Great eats from local restaurants 🍔🍕🌮 and 🧵🎨 free craft activities.
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FREE to attend, family-friendly, and pet friendly! 🐕❤️🐩

Join us at our last @thepatchworkshow markets of this season in:
🌳 Redwood City @cityofredwoodcity 11.26
🎨 Sebastopol @sebastopolarts 12.2
🛳 San Pedro @craftedportla 12.10

P.S. Applications are closed BUT you can still apply for our waiting list. DM me waiting list and I’ll send you a link to the waiting list application. 

#craftshow #shopsmall #shopsmallbusiness #shopsmallbusinesses #localeconomy #makersmarket #holidaygiftideas #holidayshopping
WAIT!! 🛑 Are you sabotaging yourself by always WAIT!! 🛑 Are you sabotaging yourself by always trying to make “perfect” work? 😱

It’s common for us creatives to struggle with perfectionism. But trying to make only perfect art isn’t going to get you anywhere. 🚫

You have to make a lot of art to get good and here’s a newsflash, a lot of the art you make is going to be crappy. But, that’s OK! Bad art eventually leads to great art. 🌟

Your challenge today is to make something. Start it. Finish it. And don’t let yourself care how crappy it is. OK? Now, get to work. 💪

BTW: If you want to join a bunch of other creative weirdos and make art, try new techniques, no worry about how “bad” your art is, switch up your perspective, learn from the pros and more, join me at Craftcation! 🎨🌈

You’ll spend five days at the beach in California with me (and your future besties) and get to:
🌟👥 Feel welcome as your wonderful and weird self by hundreds of strangers.
🎨💖 Spend time with people who value art, authenticity and a growth mindset.
✂️🧵 Have your pick of over 200 craft & business workshops, wellness activities and social gatherings.

Discounted early bird registration is open now!
❓Have questions?
❓Wondering if Craftcation is right for you?
📣Send me a DM!

If you’re ready for a life-changing week with the most inclusive and welcoming community, JOIN US! 🌟

P.S. - For more on making crappy art —> Google Ira Glass art quote (it’s worth it!). 🎨🔍

#creativity #makearteveryday #artheals #crafttime #craftcation
🎨✨ Shop, & stroll through the creativity at @ 🎨✨ Shop, & stroll through the creativity at @ThePatchworkShow in the heart of Northern California wine country! 🍷 
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Join us near downtown Sebastopol on December 2 at the  Sebastopol Center for the Arts for a day of art, activities, food trucks, and good vibes! 🛍️🌈 
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Save the date for our last two shows of the season:
🎨 Sebastopol @sebastopolarts 12.2
🛳 San Pedro @craftedportla 12.10
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P.S. Applications are closed BUT you can still apply for our waiting list. DM me waiting list and I’ll send you a link to the waiting list application.

#communityovercompetition #winecountryweekend #shopsmall #shopsmallbusiness #makersofinstagram #craftshow 

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But... it's not ALL about money! Here are two of m But... it's not ALL about money! Here are two of my fave non-$$$ craft fair ROI’s...👇

✨ Cultivating a Thriving Network: It's not just about transactions; it's about connections. Gathering those email addresses is like planting seeds for a vibrant network to flourish.

🧵 Crafting Trust Through Face-to-Face Interactions: Beyond the exchange of goods, we're weaving a web of trust with each genuine interaction. It's the personal touch that turns customers into loyal patrons.

Vending at a craft show transforms into more than a marketplace venture; it becomes a journey into community building and forging magical connections that endure.

And in case you're gearing up for your own craft fair adventure, don't forget to snag my FREE craft fair packing list – link in bio! 🎒✨

P.S. While the applications for @thepatchworkshow are closed, you can still join our waiting list. 

#crafting #communityovercompetition #craftshow #makersmarket #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #smallbiztips #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinesstips
Did you know that... Over $9.3 billion would be d Did you know that...

Over $9.3 billion would be directly returned to our economy if every US family spent just $10 a month at a local business. 

That’s just one of the many reasons why you should join us at our last three @thepatchworkshow markets this season!

Support your local maker at our last three shows of 2023!
🌳 Redwood City @cityofredwoodcity 11.26
🎨 Sebastopol @sebastopolarts 12.2
🛳 San Pedro @craftedportla 12.10

P.S. Applications are closed BUT you can still apply for our waiting list. DM me waiting list and I’ll send you a link to the waiting list application.

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