4 simple DIY ways to hang kids’ artwork
Choosing a frame and mat for a work of art can be a creative feat in and of itself. Finish, mat color, integration with the rest of your decor, and cost are all factors to consider. There’s a lot to…
How to network at a creative conference
Welcome to the fifth post in our series as we prepare for Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference on making the most out of attending a creative conference. If you missed the first three posts you can check them out here: 1….
Simple DIY Fabric Wallet
Editor’s Note: We’re so excited to welcome Ashley Nickels of Alphabet Summer to the Dear Handmade Life team. Ashley is a seasoned maker and awesome sewist who’ll be sharing an array of sewing and DIY projects here. Welcome Ashley! -Nicole…
How to prepare for a creative conference
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…
How to grow your creative business by reinventing and simplifying
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…
DIY Paper Flower Wedding Arch
Last fall, I was hired to decorate and set up a small private wedding in Los Angeles. The bride was a fan of the big paper flowers that I had at my wedding and wanted something similar, except she wanted an…
How to attend a conference on a budget
In preparation for Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference we’re doing a series of posts on attending conferences. Maybe you’ve read our posts on 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity and How to choose the…
4 steps to letting go of things that aren’t working for you + your business
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…
How to choose the right conference to attend
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…
Craftcation dance party theme giveaway
Last we shared a post on 7 reasons why attending a conference will revolutionize your business and creativity. Maybe you’ve already decided that you’re ready to attend a conference (ahem… Craftcation!) so you can: Build your community Get exposure to…
