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patchwork oakland spring 2014
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patchwork oakland spring 2014

ByNicole Stevenson May 12, 2014July 21, 2014

Follow my blog with Bloglovin “Want to see some photos of my kids?” the bartender, Felix asked as he pulled out his cell phone. He set his phone on the bar and scrolled through his Instagram feed. Lindsey (one of…

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patchwork oakland fall 2013
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patchwork oakland fall 2013

ByNicole Stevenson November 26, 2013July 22, 2014

The night before I threw my first party I hardly slept. I was eighteen. I’d just moved to San Francisco and into my very own apartment. It was an 80s themed party and I’d planned every single detail including the…

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how to be better at accepting criticism of your artistic work
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how to be better at accepting criticism of your artistic work

ByNicole Stevenson September 24, 2013July 11, 2014

the return to modern domesticity and girly graphic design a few months ago i posted about how the first patchwork show never would have happened if I didn’t get my heart broken. Then, delilah posted her own story of patchwork’s…

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It's finally time! Get mentorship from me for your It's finally time! Get mentorship from me for your creative, business and personal goals in CAMP: Our Six-Week Online Mindful Goal-Getting Bootcamp For Creatives. CAMP has everything I know about goal-getting so you can create a plan that works with your unique style—not against it. At CAMP, we focus on goals with grace, not guilt, blending mindful strategies, accountability, and support to help you make real progress without the overwhelm. Enrollment closes on 1.30.25. Let’s make 2025 the year you tackle your goals with intention and grace. 💪✨ COMMENT "CAMP" for more info & to join. #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #smallbusinesssupport #smallbizowner #mentor #craftymentor #creativementor #goalgetting #goalsetting #goalgetter
This is it! CAMP enrollment is open! 🎉 WHAT’ This is it! CAMP enrollment is open! 🎉 WHAT’S CAMP? ✨ A six-week online mindful goal-getting program for creatives. 🌟 A blend of inspiration, reflection, and action to help you achieve your goals. 🏕️ Virtual accountability “cabins” for connection and support. 📝 A guided curriculum to clarify your vision and create a realistic plan. 💡 A space to grow your creative, business, or personal goals with grace, not guilt. 🤝 A supportive community designed to keep you motivated and on track. WHEN DOES CAMP HAPPEN? 📅 Enrollment Open: January 10 - 30, 2025 🚀 Week One of CAMP begins: February 3, 2025 MORE QUESTIONS? 📩 DM me or comment CAMP for a tour & to register. #goalgetting #camp #mentorship #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram #smallbusinessowner
🚨 Don’t miss this—especially the last one! 🚨 Don’t miss this—especially the last one! It’s the one most of us ignore. ✨ Comment “CLASS” to join my FREE goal-getting masterclass, and I’ll send you the details! 1️⃣ Your goals are too vague. “Start a business” is a wish, not a goal. Be specific: “Set up an Etsy shop and list 5 products by March.” 2️⃣ No plan. Big goals feel impossible without a roadmap. Break it into doable steps—trust me, winging it rarely works. 3️⃣ You’re inconsistent. Progress comes from showing up regularly, not bursts of inspiration. Small, steady steps win the race. 4️⃣ Perfectionism is running the show. Waiting for the “perfect” time? Stop. Starting messy beats not starting at all. 5️⃣ Fear is holding you back. Fear of failing, judgment, or trying something new? The only way to make it less scary is to start. 6️⃣ You’re flying solo. Sharing your goals keeps you accountable. Don’t go it alone—support changes everything. 7️⃣ You’re not checking in. Track your progress. Reflect. Celebrate wins. It keeps the momentum going. 🎯 Let’s fix this together. FREE Goal-Getting Masterclass Choose your date: 1/16 or 1/28. You’ll learn to: Define & assess your goals Bust through roadblocks Create a practical action plan 👋 Ready for the next step? Comment “GOAL” to join the waiting list for Camp, my six-week goal-getting bootcamp for creatives ready to ditch overwhelm and make real progress. You don’t need perfect. You just need to start. Let’s make it happen—together! #makersofinstagram #craftersofinstagram #smallbusinesssupport #goalsetting #goalgetter #creativementor
🎯 Ready to turn your creative dreams into done? 🎯 Ready to turn your creative dreams into done? CAMP: our six-week online goal-getting bootcamp for creatives, is the space where big ideas meet real action. From accountability cabins to weekly lessons, we’ve got everything you need to start and actually finish. 📅 Enrollment Open: January 10-30, 2025 ✨ Week One kicks off February 3, 2025 COMMENT “CAMP” for more info and “GOAL” to join the waiting list and make 2025 your most amazing year yet! 🏕️💪
Big changes, friends! Our Instagram handle has off Big changes, friends! Our Instagram handle has officially changed from @dearhandmadelife to @hellonicolestevenson. Our website is now HelloNicoleStevenson.com and has been redesigned by @iamthekatiemac, @leechdemon and me. I’m so excited and proud of the work we’ve done! While the name is shifting, the heart of what we do remains exactly the same: building community, offering support, and providing mentorship for creatives like you. This change reflects a more personal direction for me and for the spaces we’re creating. You’ll now have three places to connect with what matters most to you: ✨ @thepatchworkshow - Everything about our makers market and community festival Patchwork Show. 
✨ @craftcationconference - All things Craftcation, our annual conference for creatives. BTW: We have a handful of early bird tickets, grab one and have a life-changing week with us! 
✨ @hellonicolestevenson - A home for my reimagined podcast It’s Part of the Process, The Club (our online community for creative business owners), and CAMP (our six-week mindful goal-setting program). I’m so excited to share this next chapter with you. Thank you for being part of this journey and for letting me show up for you in this new way. Here’s to more connection, creativity, growth and embracing ourselves as the weird and wonderful creatives we are! 🎨🧵🌈🩵
Before I get into it, just a quick reminder that @ Before I get into it, just a quick reminder that @craftcationconference registration is closing soon! Trust me... it’s the best place on earth for creatives to try new things. Comment “CRAFTY” and I’ll send you more info. When was the last time you tried something totally new? I’m talking about the kind of thing that makes you feel awkward, unsure, and maybe even a little ridiculous—like learning a new skill, picking up a hobby outside your comfort zone, or saying yes to something that scares you just a little. Here’s the thing: trying new things isn’t just fun (though it can be); it’s also a secret weapon for your creative practice, business, and life. ✨ It rewires your brain. New experiences spark creative problem-solving and help you see challenges in a fresh way. ✨ It teaches resilience. Being bad at something (and doing it anyway) reminds you that mistakes aren’t failures—they’re how we learn and grow. ✨ It fuels your creativity. Exploring something outside your usual world can inspire new ideas and breakthroughs in your art, work, and life. So, here’s your nudge: try something new this week. Let it be messy, imperfect, and a little scary. You never know how it might spark your next big idea—or just remind you how fun it is to experiment without worrying about the outcome. What’s something new you’ve been wanting to try? Drop it below—I want to cheer you on! 🎉✨ #makersofinstagram #craftersofinstagram #craftcation #smallbusinesssupport #smallbusinessowner #craftbusinessowner #trynewthings

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