It is better than Christmas morning around here for me I found out I'm speaking at Altitude Summit on community, and in December I turn 30 AND our new site is coming to town! Team Aeolidia has been hard at work crafting us a brand that represents all the goodness of our community. Our new logo and illustrations above were made by the ever-so-amazingly talented (and lovely to … [Read more...] about What is On Your OMHG Community Wish List?
Archives for November 2012
Rock Your Christmas Sales!
Gearing up for craft show season can become extremely overwhelming, especially when you don’t properly prepare for it. The holiday season is the time for you to sparkle and shine and if you don’t organize yourself from the beginning, it could mean leaving money on the table… and I know you don’t want to do that! Since we have a whole lot to talk about, I have organized this … [Read more...] about Rock Your Christmas Sales!
Editing as Art: A Before & After
I get it. People are shy to have their work edited by others. There’s a deep-seated deer-in-headlights moment when we know that our work is going to be looked at by someone else; someone who might have a critique for us! It sends us directly back to grade school and red pens and “writing lines” exactly perfectly, row by row. However, sometimes an informed second opinion can … [Read more...] about Editing as Art: A Before & After
iPhone + PicMonkey = Awesome Product Photography
I used to be in the mind set that size does matter...when it comes to cameras (girls, get your minds out of the gutter)! But since the ever improving age of the smart phone, I have come down from my DSLR high horse and into the world of convenience. While I love my DSLR, lugging it around isn't so lovely and over the last year I have found that I rarely use it. When a photo … [Read more...] about iPhone + PicMonkey = Awesome Product Photography
Contests to Boost your Creative Biz!
Hi friends, I'm popping in on a Sunday (or Monday morning for email subscribers) to let you know about some contests that can help your creative business and give you an amazing start to 2013. Brush off your pitch skills and enter your goodness! 1. UncommonGoods Upcycling Design Challenge Deadline: November 15, 2012 at 11:59 PM ET Prizes: Grand prize-$500 cash and an … [Read more...] about Contests to Boost your Creative Biz!