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14 Wholesale Obstacles and How to Move Through Them
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14 Wholesale Obstacles and How to Move Through Them

ByGuest Contributor February 12, 2018February 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: This post was shared with us by Etan and Emily from Wholesale In a Box. They offer makers a method to get into stores — and tools to make growth easier and faster. You can sign up for…

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How to Ask for What You Want in Business (And Actually Get It.)
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How to Ask for What You Want in Business (And Actually Get It.)

ByGuest Contributor January 26, 2018February 23, 2018

Editor’s Note: This post was shared with us by Etan and Emily from Wholesale In a Box. They offer makers a method to get into stores — and tools to make growth easier and faster. You can sign up for…

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The Hobby vs. Business Myth for Handmade Sellers
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The Hobby vs. Business Myth for Handmade Sellers

ByGuest Contributor October 20, 2017October 20, 2017

Editor’s note: We’re excited to welcome Janet LeBlanc (an accountant and the founder of Paper + Spark) to the Dear Handmade Life blog. Check out Janet’s other posts: Income and Sales Tax Guide for Makers and Why Your Business Needs its own Bank Account…

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How to make a DIY doily dream catcher
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How to make a DIY doily dream catcher

ByGuest Contributor August 15, 2017August 15, 2017

Hi everyone! Joan from Break + Remake here! You’ll love this tutorial for a doily dream catcher and bonus, you’ll put it together in a snap. It was easier than I thought it would be to put it together. If you…

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DIY Embroidered Wooden Box
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DIY Embroidered Wooden Box

ByGuest Contributor August 10, 2017August 10, 2017

Editor’s Note: We’re excited to welcome Nik Vanderveter from WastingThyme for some guest posts. Nik is one of the craft managers for our business and makers conference Craftcation + she’s also a super talented maker and photographer.  P.S. – If you’re inspired by this…

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Why your business needs its own bank account
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Why your business needs its own bank account

ByGuest Contributor August 9, 2017August 5, 2017

Editor’s note: We’re excited to welcome Janet LeBlanc (an accountant and the founder of Paper + Spark) to the Dear Handmade Life blog. You can check out Janet’s first post, Income and Sales Tax Guide for Makers here. Janet has some great tips…

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Video editing 101 for creative business owners + makers
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Video editing 101 for creative business owners + makers

ByGuest Contributor July 14, 2017July 14, 2017

Editor’s Note: It’s no secret that more and more brands are using video as a part of their business and marketing strategy. Social media algorithms are loving video and technology has made it (fairly) simple to shoot and edit your…

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DIY Painted Geometric Wooden Box
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DIY Painted Geometric Wooden Box

ByGuest Contributor July 7, 2017February 9, 2021

Editor’s Note: We’re excited to welcome Nik Vandeventer from WastingThyme for some guest posts. Nik is one of the craft managers for our business and makers conference Craftcation + she’s also a super talented maker and photographer.  P.S. – If you’re inspired by…

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Income and sales tax guide for makers
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Income and sales tax guide for makers

ByGuest Contributor June 23, 2017June 23, 2017

Editor’s note: We’re excited to welcome Janet (an accountant and the founder of Paper + Spark) to the Dear Handmade Life blog. Janet has some great tips and a FREE downloadable quick tax guide for makers! P.S. – I can’t talk…

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DIY embroidery hoop enamel pin catcher
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DIY embroidery hoop enamel pin catcher

ByGuest Contributor June 16, 2017June 16, 2017

Hello all, Joan here from Break + Remake. I’m here at Dear Handmade Life to show you how to make a pin catcher. It’s the perfect DIY to keep all those pins in one place (especially if your pin game…

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A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane witho A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane without spiraling into anxiety.

I’d find any excuse not to go anywhere that required flying—“Oh no, I already have plans that weekend” (I didn’t) or “I’m not really interested in going there” (I was).

Seriously, what kind of bananas person turns down a trip to Hawaii? Me. I was that person.

Eventually, I decided I didn’t want fear making my travel plans for me. So I did the work—therapy, breathing exercises, distraction crafts that fit on a tray table, overpacking snacks, and yes, a little Xanax. Baby steps. All the things.

Last month, I flew solo to Columbus, Ohio, to meet my mastermind group (@natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio) for our first in-person hangout after meeting virtually since February.

We balanced our time between deep business talks—what’s working, what’s not, what we’re dreaming up next—and exploring the best spots in Columbus.

Natalie—our host and unofficial Columbus spokesperson—planned the most thoughtful trip, and I fell completely in love with the city.

It felt so good to be in person with these brilliant women who constantly inspire and challenge me in the best ways. I’m grateful I stopped letting fear decide where I get to go—because this trip reminded me what’s waiting on the other side of it.

#smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #anxiousmind #mastermind #creativesupport
A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane witho A few years ago, I couldn’t get on a plane without spiraling into anxiety.

I’d find any excuse not to go anywhere that required flying—“Oh no, I already have plans that weekend” (I didn’t) or “I’m not really interested in going there” (I was).

Seriously, what kind of bananas person turns down a trip to Hawaii? Me. I was that person.

Eventually, I decided I didn’t want fear making my travel plans for me. So I did the work—therapy, breathing exercises, distraction crafts that fit on a tray table, overpacking snacks, and yes, a little Xanax. Baby steps. All the things.

Last month, I flew solo to Columbus, Ohio, to meet my mastermind group (@natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio) for our first in-person hangout after meeting virtually since February.

We balanced our time between deep business talks—what’s working, what’s not, what we’re dreaming up next—and exploring the best spots in Columbus.

Natalie—our host and unofficial Columbus spokesperson—planned the most thoughtful trip, and I fell completely in love with the city.

It felt so good to be in person with these brilliant women who constantly inspire and challenge me in the best ways. I’m grateful I stopped letting fear decide where I get to go—because this trip reminded me what’s waiting on the other side of it.

#smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssupport #anxiousmind #mastermind #creativesupport
If you found this, you’re probably one of my peo If you found this, you’re probably one of my people.

I send monthly letters to folks like you — about creativity, self-trust, and what it really looks like to live a creative life that feels like yours.

To join the list comment: NICOLESNEWS
If you found this, you’re probably one of my peo If you found this, you’re probably one of my people.

I send monthly letters to folks like you — about creativity, self-trust, and what it really looks like to live a creative life that feels like yours.

To join the list comment: NICOLESNEWS
I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftsc I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftschool in Columbus, Ohio and had the best time.

Kara, the co-owner and instructor, was incredible—patient, clear, and so much fun to learn from. (Huge thanks to @natterdoodles for magically making this connection happen!)

I loved it so much that I immediately invited Kara to come teach at @craftcationconference —and she said yes! 🙌 This year we’ll have four stained glass workshops, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Want to make stained glass with us—and spend five days by the beach filled with 200+ craft and business workshops, inspiration, and community? Join me at Craftcation! Early bird registration is open now.

BTW: This stained glass workshop was part of a mastermind trip with @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio, and it was exactly the creative adventure I didn’t know I needed. Natalie planned the entire trip—every stop, every meal, every detail—perfection.

I completely fell in love with Columbus: the people, the food, the creativity everywhere you look. I’ll be sharing a full recap soon, but let’s just say this trip filled my cup in all the best ways.

P.S. Thanks to @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio for capturing some of the video clips!
I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftsc I took a stained glass workshop at @gooddeacraftschool in Columbus, Ohio and had the best time.

Kara, the co-owner and instructor, was incredible—patient, clear, and so much fun to learn from. (Huge thanks to @natterdoodles for magically making this connection happen!)

I loved it so much that I immediately invited Kara to come teach at @craftcationconference —and she said yes! 🙌 This year we’ll have four stained glass workshops, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Want to make stained glass with us—and spend five days by the beach filled with 200+ craft and business workshops, inspiration, and community? Join me at Craftcation! Early bird registration is open now.

BTW: This stained glass workshop was part of a mastermind trip with @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio, and it was exactly the creative adventure I didn’t know I needed. Natalie planned the entire trip—every stop, every meal, every detail—perfection.

I completely fell in love with Columbus: the people, the food, the creativity everywhere you look. I’ll be sharing a full recap soon, but let’s just say this trip filled my cup in all the best ways.

P.S. Thanks to @natterdoodles and @bobodesignstudio for capturing some of the video clips!

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