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  • How to prepare for a diy, craft blogging or business conference (+ a free packing list download) from Dear Handmade Life and Craftcation Conference
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    How to prepare for a creative conference

    ByNicole Stevenson February 2, 2016January 14, 2017

    Welcome to the fourth post in our series as we prepare for Craftcation 2016 on making the most out of attending a creative conference. If you missed the first three posts you can check them out here: 1. 7 reasons…

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  • How to grow your creative business by reinventing and simplifying from Dear Handmade Life
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    How to grow your creative business by reinventing and simplifying

    ByGuest Contributor January 29, 2016January 27, 2016

    Editor’s Note: Today’s guest post is by Shagane Barsegian Launey, founder and product design director at Wolf Industries, a kids brand making modern children’s underwear that adults envy. We are BIG fans! We touched base with Shagane about a year…

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  • 4 steps to letting go of things that aren’t working for you + your business from Dear Handmade Life
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    4 steps to letting go of things that aren’t working for you + your business

    ByRebecca Pitts January 22, 2016January 12, 2016

    It’s a few weeks into January now, so, if you’re like me, the shiny new penny that is 2016 might have lost a bit of its luster. Maybe you’ve started setting goals and resolutions around your creative work, art, or…

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  • 6 ways to choose the right conference to attend from Dear Handmade Life
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    How to choose the right conference to attend

    ByNicole Stevenson January 21, 2016August 31, 2016

    In preparation for Craftcation: Business and Makers Conference we’re doing a series of posts about attending conferences. In our first post 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity I shared some of the reasons that…

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  • 7 reasons why attending a conference is the best thing you can do for your creative business from Dear Handmade Life
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    7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity

    ByNicole Stevenson January 14, 2016January 14, 2017

    When Delilah I took the leap and started planning the first ever Craftcation Conference nearly six years ago (that’s right! 2017 will be our 6th anniversary!) I had not only never planned an event of that size, but had never even…

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  • Why you need to take a social media break
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    Why you need to take a social media break

    ByRebecca Pitts November 20, 2015October 8, 2015

    For four weeks, starting on the last day that I’m accepting orders for guaranteed Christmas delivery (Saturday, December 13th to be exact)—I’ll be kicking off my social media break. I’m timing this break to fall during what is both my…

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  • Three must-have photos to increase sales in your online shop
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    Three must-have photos to increase sales in your online shop

    ByNicole Stevenson November 17, 2015June 17, 2017

    Editor’s Note: Hope you find our tips below helpful. If you’re inspired to learn more… Check out our Photo Styling 101 online workshop with Rachel Smith of The Crafted Life. -Nicole -Nicole When I started my first online shop for my handmade products several…

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  • Seven questions to ask yourself before doing a craft fair
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    Seven questions to ask yourself before doing a craft fair

    ByNicole Stevenson November 13, 2015November 21, 2015

    The morning of the first craft show where I sold my handmade goods I was SOOOO nervous but also really excited! During the slow times at the show I started making a list of things I wish I would have…

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  • Four tips for taking awesome online shop and blog photos
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    Four tips for taking awesome online shop and blog photos

    ByNicole Stevenson November 10, 2015June 17, 2017

    Editor’s Note: Hope you find our four tips for taking awesome online shop and blog photos helpful. If you’re inspired to learn more… Check out our Photo Styling 101 online workshop with Rachel Smith of The Crafted Life. -Nicole In my…

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  • How social media has changed the handmade business community + what it means for your business from Dear Handmade Life
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    How social media has changed the handmade business community + what it means for your business

    ByErin Duncan October 23, 2015October 23, 2015

    “57 Mistakes you are making on Instagram” “How to increase your Pinterest following and your sales by 900% in the next 3 days” “100 ways you aren’t living up to your business potential”. Does this sound familiar? Ok, maybe these…

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