by Jena Coray of Miss Modish & Modish Jessika suggested we might like to talk about the nitty gritty of running a business this month, and I think the nittiest and grittiest thing of all for me to deal with over the last five years in my business has been: stress. Or should I say, STRESS!!! I'm an incomparable worrier and perfectionist, I put undue pressure on myself … [Read more...] about The Nitty Gritty of Stress & Business + 3 (Blissfully) Simple Solutions
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Budding Makers: Creating inspiring spaces for children to make
by Debra Norton of Vintage Paper Parade It’s no surprise to most who know me that both my children love to create. I come from a family of makers. Some of my earliest memories are of my Mom teaching ceramics classes in our basement and my father patiently teaching me oil painting techniques. My mother was a talented artist. She loved to dabble in different genres and … [Read more...] about Budding Makers: Creating inspiring spaces for children to make
Tips for Editing Drool-Worthy Product Photos
by Julie Corbett of On The Dot {image credit: sticker fun camera decal} So you've chosen the best background, lighting, staging, and angles for your product photos after reading 4 Tips for Capturing Drool-Worthy Product Photos. You've photographed your products, but when you downloaded them to your computer, you were less than impressed with the results. What now? It's time … [Read more...] about Tips for Editing Drool-Worthy Product Photos
Tutorial: Make A Long Stem Felt Rose
by Jessika Hepburn, Editor Do you remember these flower wands? I promised a tutorial showing how to make the roses and here it is! Only way better then I had planned. I connected with a new sponsor & source for the most incredible wool felt ever, Janet of Felt on the Fly. I suggested that I make readers a tutorial using her felt and she sent me a gorgeous "blossom" color … [Read more...] about Tutorial: Make A Long Stem Felt Rose
Tutorials: Crafting with Kids
by Marisa Edghill of Omiyage.ca Crafting with kids can be such a joyful experience. A time to let go of your perfectionist streak (I know you've got one, we all do!) and simply let the creativity flow. An opportunity to get a little messy, experiment with pure bright colour, and not to worry so much about the final product. When crafting with kids, the joy is in the … [Read more...] about Tutorials: Crafting with Kids
