Photo courtesy of Etsy Blog Happy August everyone! In the spirit of this month's "handmade heritage" theme here at Oh My Handmade, I thought it would be perfect to refocus the spotlight on the 2009 documentary Handmade Nation, the Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design. Not familiar with Handmade Nation? Here’s the 1o1 version... director and Ambassador of Handmade, Faythe … [Read more...] about Celebrate Handmade with a GIVEAWAY
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month!
photo credits: Key Lime Pie Ice Cream via My Baking Addiction, Blueberry Pie Ice Cream via She Wears Many Hats, Dried Apricot-Pistacio Ice Cream via Brown Eyed Baker, Rolo Ice Cream via My Baking Addiction Did you know July is National Ice Cream month? It's also my birthday month, but I'm not going to tell you which birthday I celebrated on the 10th :) In honor of this special … [Read more...] about Celebrate National Ice Cream Month!
Meeting the Makers: Stacy of InkSpot Workshop
by Stacy Altiery of InkSpot Workshop Originally published June 29, 2008, just 2 months after I started blogging. So, I've been doing a lot of soul searching lately - especially since I will turn 40 on July 10! I still can't believe it, even as I type in that number. I am at a pivotal point in my life from a career standpoint, but an exciting one to boot. You could say I … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Stacy of InkSpot Workshop
The Danger of Discounts: My Decision Not to Groupon
by Stacy Altiery of InkSpot Workshop To Groupon, Zulily, Scoutmob? (just to name a few) is the question of the day and what it all boils down to is....are you pricing your products and participating in marketing programs in a manner that is profitable for your small business? I've recently been asking myself this question as I ponder fully entering the wholesale market. Up … [Read more...] about The Danger of Discounts: My Decision Not to Groupon
Get Crafty With Your Cleaning! DIY Craft Storage Ideas
by Stacy Altiery of InkSpot Workshop Idea: Down and Out Chic With each year that passes by my collection of arts and crafts supplies seems to grow all on its own. Add in my also expanding collection of supplies that I use for InkSpot Workshop and I'm forever on a quest it seems to get all of these loose items situated into one handy place, without looking too cluttered here in … [Read more...] about Get Crafty With Your Cleaning! DIY Craft Storage Ideas
