25 Ways to recharge creativity & de-stress
You know that feeling when your TO-DO list seems better suited to being written on an extra long roll of paper towels than on a Post-it? It seems like for every thing you cross off, a new thing (or two…
25 Ways to recharge creativity + motivation + combat feeling overwhelmed
“How do you do all of that stuff?” This is a question I get asked often by people who know me, as well as by people I meet who find out I’m juggling two businesses, a blog, writing a book,…
how to make image transfer gift tags + sizzix giveaway
Just so you know: Dear Handmade Life received products from Sizzix that we mentioned in this post. However, we only write about and recommend products that we use personally and believe are awesome! You know how there are certain…
how to make an embroidered wood circle necklace
Wood is one of my all-time favorite materials to use in my diy craft projects. My love affair with wood started with the little side table my dad made in wood shop when he was in high school. This obsession…
tips for vendors to evaluate craft fairs
Editor’s note: We are overjoyed to have guest contributor and craft show veteran Stacy Wong share her tips for vendors to evaluate craft fairs on Dear Handmade Life. Want more craft show tips? Check out our posts on: How to Submit…
13 Business tools that help keep me from going berserk
You all know Delilah and I are busy gals. We each run our own businesses as well as three businesses together – Craftcation Conference, Patchwork Show and Dear Handmade Life. This past year we’ve gotten a lot more efficient by…
how to print on fabric with an inkjet printer and make embroidered map art
I’m going to let you in on a little secret, and it just might change your life forever: you can totally print directly on fabric with your inkjet printer. Yes, regular cotton fabric with your regular inkjet printer! This…
diy potato stamp printed tea towels
My husband and I just celebrated our one-year anniversary at the end of October. And while we reminisced fondly about our favorite moments from our wedding day, I must admit that I was secretly just blissed-out grateful to have the…
diy craft tutorial: how to make an recycled stuffed animal from a sweater
*Editor’s note: Can we just tell you how much we love Lisa Rios… She is a beacon of crafty and entrepreneurial inspiration and she emanates positivity and authenticity. You may know her from her last Dear Handmade Life tutorial on…
