Editor's note: The second I saw that Laura of le animalé and Jessica Swift had collaborated to create one of the most awesome ideas of all time, I knew they needed to come visit us for our 30 Days of Goodness theme. I'm so happy that Laura is here today to share a behind the scenes look at the collaborative process behind making these magical creatures come to life! Thank you … [Read more...] about Sea Elves! A Fantastical Collaboration
Interviews
Community Critique #2: Re-Wood Toys
It is time for the next Community Critique! Last month I focused on how creating a cohesive visual brand through your logo and identity can make a huge difference for your business. This month we are zeroing in on investing time to create amazing photographs and showcase your handcrafted works. Natalie of Re-Wood Toys wrote in to share some great insight for Jus Shar Designs … [Read more...] about Community Critique #2: Re-Wood Toys
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
DIY Branding – Shopping For Supplies
Your website looks awesome. Your logo is killer. Your Etsy shop is filled with amazing goodies. You've rocked DIY Branding month and you're ready for business, right? But wait - how are you going to package your products? Do you have business cards yet? Are you still buying your shipping supplies at the local big box store? And, have you given any thought to … [Read more...] about DIY Branding – Shopping For Supplies
Meeting the Makers: Megan Eckman
A Meeting the Makers guest post by Megan Eckman of Studio MME I’ve always been competitive, which is probably why when I heard only 10% of art students make a living from their work, I swore to be part of that percentage. There was no way I wanted to work at Starbucks till I was 30 while dabbling on my illustration in my free time. That’s why before I graduated with my … [Read more...] about Meeting the Makers: Megan Eckman
