
Podcast Episode 88: Finding and Pursuing Your Passion with Monique Malcolm
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about finding and pursuing your passion with Monique Malcolm of Pimp Your Brilliance and the Pimp Your

Podcast Episode 87: Marketing Beyond Social Media with Erin Dollar
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about marketing beyond social media with Erin Dollar of Cotton & Flax. We talk about creating

Podcast Episode 86: Mental Health, Creatives and Business with Sara McNally
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking to Sara McNally, the owner of Constellation & Co about mental health, creatives and business. I chat

Podcast Episode 85: Pivoting to create a thriving business with Jennifer Perkins
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking to crafter, blogger and thrift-a-holic Jennifer Perkins about pivoting to create a thriving business. I talk with

Podcast Episode: 84 The Realities of Writing a Craft Book with Anne Weil
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about the realities of writing a craft book with the creative voice behind Flax &

Podcast Episode 83: The Inner Critic with Tara Mohr
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about the inner critic with author of Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak

Podcast Episode 82: Building Your Business Around Your Core Values with Kristen Ley
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking about building a business around your core values with founder of Thimblepress and consultant/mentor for creative

Podcast Episode 81: The 1-Page Marketing Plan with Allan Dib
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to serial entrepreneur, rebellious marketer, technology expert and author of one of my favorite marketing books The

PODCAST EPISODE 80: The transformational power of a daily practice with Lisa Anderson Shaffer
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking with contemporary fiber artist, photographer, and author Lisa Anderson Shaffer of Zelma Rose about the transformational power of

Podcast Episode 79: Legally Protecting Your Business with Christina Scalera
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to Christina Scalera, the attorney and founder behind The Contract Shop, a contract template store for
Podcast Episode 78: Taking and Owning Big Risks with Angie Chua
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast I’m talking with Angie Chua (owner of bobo design studio and brick and mortar shop, workshop teacher, hand

How to Get Your Online Shop Ready for the Holidays
Ever feel overwhelmed by the idea of getting organized before the holiday shopping season picks up? We’ve got you covered with a foolproof checklist to

Podcast Episode 77: Multi-avenue Marketing Strategies with Megan Auman
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to designer, metalsmith, educator, and entrepreneur Megan Auman about getting and maintaining control over your marketing

DIY Galaxy Hoop Art
I’ve had a real love and fascination for pretty much anything galaxy themed for awhile now and I’ve slowly been collecting pieces to decorate my

Podcast Episode 76: Legacy and Estate Planning for Creatives with Allysia Holland & Jill Bates-Moore
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking about Legacy and Estate Planning for Creatives with lawyers, crafters and Craftcation Conference Alums Allysia Holland

Community over Competition – This is Our “Why”
We are so excited to launch registration for Craftcation 2019 on October 5, 2018 at 9:00am PT. *The first 50 people to register get $50 off our

Podcast Episode 75: How to Create a Winning Pinterest Strategy with Jennifer Priest
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we talk with Jennifer Priest who owns digital marketing consultant brand Smart Creative Social and the blog Smart Fun DIY about

Dear You: Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
Editor’s Note: Every month we send out a newsletter with info on upcoming events, giveaways, links to stuff we love and a letter to our readers. Below

These Dear Things: 10 must-read books for creatives
We asked some of our Craftcation friends and Dear Handmade Life staffers to send us their favorite creative inspiration books and they delivered! This list

Podcast Episode 74: Asserting Your Voice and Boundaries on Social Media with Jen Hewett
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to printmaker, surface designer, textile artist, author and teacher Jen Hewett about the asserting your boundaries

Podcast Episode 73: Your Body and Your Business – Why Health and Wellness are Key with Sannae Hopson
Today on the Dear Handmade Life podcast we’re talking to beauty and wellness expert/owner of natural skincare line Dame Body Butters and Scrubs Sannae Hopson

Dear You: Taking it “Bird by Bird”
Editor’s Note: Every month we send out a newsletter with info on upcoming events, giveaways, links to stuff we love and a letter to our readers. Below

These Dear Things: Six Things I Can’t Live Without This Summer
When I fall in love with something, I tend to fall hard. I fear the people I spend the most time with (ahem, my husband)

DIY Metal Stamped Mandala Tassel Necklace
Over the past few years I’ve realized that as a creative business owner, if I don’t take time out to take care of myself, not