It's been a while since I've traveled to these fair parts and for that, I apologize. I've missed the warmth and kindness that the OMHG community overflows with and it's nice to be back. Like many of you, I was deeply moved by Jessika's open and humble call for support. Both she and her mother have been nothing but gracious and hospitable to me, making me feel welcomed and … [Read more...] about I AM WANTED, LOVABLE & WHOLE
LABSHOP: Open for handmade business!
It's finally open and what a great group of artists so far. The LABSHOP is my curated marketplace featuring some of the most talented handmakers in the creative universe. I still have plenty of spaces open and I wanted to extend an invitation to all of you fab handmakers over here in OMHG Land. We've already had a ton of traffic over there, so I gotta … [Read more...] about LABSHOP: Open for handmade business!
The Power of Thank You
A little package arrived at the LAB yesterday. Inside was an unsolicited note of thank from a handmaker for a post I did a few weeks ago, as well as two handmade tokens of their gratitude. It's not the first time I've received a gift like this and, knowing the kind-heartedness of the handmade community, probably not the last. I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving … [Read more...] about The Power of Thank You
Write The Handmaker Manifesto
That smoke you smell is my wee tiny brain recovering from a recent brainstorm. One of my greatest joys is the wonderful connections that I've been privileged to make within the handmade community. There are so many artists and crafters with such divergent perspectives, yet we seem to be able to transcend time and location to make up a collective whole of amazing … [Read more...] about Write The Handmaker Manifesto
Blogging is Awesome: Project #icandoti365
A special guest post from Brett of IAMTHELAB Are you a bloggin' artist or an artist who blogs? It's not a question that gets asked enough, in my opinion. Every month on IAMTHELAB, I am privileged to find and showcase some of the most brilliant minds in the handmade community. If you read my posts and check out my pictures, you'll discover that I often include links to the … [Read more...] about Blogging is Awesome: Project #icandoti365