by Stacy Altiery of InkSpot Workshop and friends Hello Everyone! By the time you read this post I will be sunning myself on the lovely island of St. Martin (ahhhhh) don't hate me, somebody has to do it:) While scanning my braincells to come up with a good post for you this month, it occurred to me there are probably a lot of you reading this who are right on the verge of … [Read more...] about Industry Expert FAQ: Top Questions Ask Before Starting A Home Based Craft Business
Work + Life = A Fine Balance
PHOTO: courtesy of seeveeaar's flickr photostreamby Stacy Altiery of Inkspot Workshop Hello Everyone! This month I'd like to share with you a post I did on my blog last year about work life balance. I'm always getting asked, "how do you balance a day job, side business and family?" There really isn't an easy answer, rather a different way to look at things that seems to make … [Read more...] about Work + Life = A Fine Balance
Glass Magnet Tutorial
by Stacy Altiery of InkSpot Workshop Hello Everyone! Ready to get some sticky fingers? Well roll up your sleeves because we're getting ready to make those cute glass magnets you see everywhere. Or, instead of gluing magnets to the backs of your tiles, try bails (the little things that allow your glass tile to hang from a chain), and make an adorable pendant. All supplies … [Read more...] about Glass Magnet Tutorial
Etsy 101
by Stacy Altiery of InkSpot Workshop When I started InkSpot Workshop two years ago, I was making stationery and invites for friends and family, but had never entertained the idea of starting my own craft business. That all changed when a good friend introduced me to Etsy. I was blown away with the quality and selection of handmade items available. It was like having all of my … [Read more...] about Etsy 101