From time to time, I share some behind-the-scenes insight into running a creative business. This post is also part of a blog tour for April Bowles-Olin’s upcoming CreativeLive class on creative marketing. You can read more about April’s class at the end of the post. Enjoy! ****** Getting accepted into my favorite craft fair in…
Ever since I got back from the hallowed halls of School House Craft’s Fall Conference, my brain has been percolating with all the information and invaluable tips I’ve gathered. It can all be a bit overwhelming after a full weekend of learning, socializing and sitting still in a classroom for hours. The potential for changing…
From time to time, I get asked for advice on starting a handmade business. One of my favorite creative business gurus/mentors/all-around inspiring people is April Bowles Olin of Blacksburg Belle. I read her blog, enroll in her classes and follow her on social media. So when she invited her readers to join in on a…
I am honored to be a guest blogger at School House Craft – a cool resource for makers and crafters (shy or not) in the Seattle area. For my latest blog post, I tackled a topic that is near and dear. How I survive in the oftentimes bubbly and extroverted world of crafts and handmade business…
A few months ago, I blogged about my first craft show experience as a seller at the etsyRAIN Handmade Holiday Show. When I was invited to participate in the show (you can check out my blog post about the show here or a review of the show here), I was very happy to be chosen. But. (There’s always a but,…