How to Upcycle Clothing with Appliques
When I was a kid I loved Sundays. It wasn’t just that I didn’t have to go to school. It was because that was the day that my mom and I would scour the neighborhood for garage sales. Normally I…
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Upcoming Online Workshops
Even after teaching for nearly 20 years I still get that same awe-inspired excitement when I see one of my students have an ah-ha moment when they learn a new skill. I love watching people’s faces light up when they…
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How to Make a Yarn Chandelier
Every year at Craftcation our décor team headed up by my partner Delilah and Lisa Rios of The Makery conceptualizes, designs and creates all the décor for the conference. I’m always blown away by the clever and budget-friendly ideas they…
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10 Must-Read Posts to Grow Your Creative Business with Instagram
At Craftcation 2015 this past March I was lucky enough to sit on a panel with Abby Glassenberg, Blair Stocker, Rachel Mae Smith, and Tiffany Han. The topic was “How do you run your business?” and the moderator Kari Chapin…
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How to make a DIY paper fortune teller
If you’ve met me in person, you probably think of me as an extrovert. I’ll happily get on a stage and tell an embarrassing story without thinking twice. BUT I’m actually introverted in many ways. I was listening to Elise…
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How to Sew a Modern Fanny Pack
I was not a fan of fanny packs the first time they came around in the 1980s. Back then fanny packs were generally a telltale sign of someone who didn’t dress cool. They were reserved for tourists, older people or…
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How to Make DIY Image Transfer and Washi Tape Magnets
I’ve moved over 18 times. My love for relocation has had an effect on the way I decorate my house. For the most part I have small lightweight furniture that can be arranged to fit various room shapes. Plus with…
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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Lauren Venell
Welcome to our interview series about attending creative conferences! Since our Craftcation Conference is just around the corner (March 26-29, 2015) we’re sharing tips and advice from Craftcation attendees for making the most of your experience at Craftcation or other…
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Why Attend a Creative Conference? An interview with Natalie Cuen
Welcome to our interview series about attending creative conferences! Since our Craftcation Conference is just around the corner (March 26-29, 2015) we’re sharing tips and advice from Craftcation attendees for making the most of your experience at Craftcation or other…
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The importance of off-line networking, Creativelive tour + eight business classes you need to take right now
Days when I’m knee deep in spreadsheets and I never think I’m going to make a dent in my overflowing inbox, I look up at the print I have hanging in my studio that says, “Love what you do. Do…
