How to Make Einstein Jealous
I just returned from Lincoln, Nebraska where I was invited to teach and give the keynote at Makit Together an incredible craft camp. This was my first keynote and I was honored that I got to give it in a…
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BFF Charm Bracelets with Tierracast
Remember those BFF necklaces you would get at the mall or even out of a machine when we were younger? I wanted to come up with something that was reminiscent of those but that would also be more suitable for…
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How to attend Craftcation on a Budget and Still Have The Best Time
We (Nicole & KatieMac) teamed up for this post to share our favorite tips to help you attend Craftcation on a budget. We even got some Craftcation alums to chime in!
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The 4 best time-saving tools I use to plan our email newsletters
I’ve been using email marketing to communicate with my audience for over 20 years. In the beginning I had no idea what I was doing, my emails broke all the design and marketing rules (not in a good way). Eventually…
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HOW TO CREATE CONTENT FOR YOUR EMAIL NEWSLETTER (EVEN IF YOU DON’T KNOW WHAT TO SAY)
“What am I supposed to say?” This is what I hear from so many makers who finally get on board to build an email list when I ask them if they’ve sent their first email yet. I get it! Maybe…
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How to build your email list for your creative business (even if you’re starting from zero)
One of the best things about the fact that I started my creative business before social media existed is that no one had to convince me of the benefits of email marketing. It was one of the only ways I…
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how my toddler taught me to be a better artist
I was elated as my toddler Luca bent down and scooped sand from his tiny shovel into his finally overflowing little purple plastic bucket. He’d been stopping every 3-4 feet on our beach walk to shovel one, VERY small scoop…
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Product Photography Made Easy with Replica Surfaces
I started my small business, Wasting Thyme in February 2014. After being a lifelong crafter and wearing so many things I made, getting compliments and suggestions to sell what I made. Like most small businesses, I think, I jumped in…
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Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference FAQ
Join us for five life-changing days in the charming seaside town of Ventura, CA for our annual makers and small business conference: Craftcation, our nationally-recognized conference for small business smarts, creative craft workshops and social gatherings. WE BELIEVE IN……
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Craftcation 2023: Event Recap and Photos
I did something at this past Craftcation Conference that I’ve never done in the 12 years since Craftcation began. This thing would not have been possible if it wasn’t for our incredible team who spent the better part of a…
