Since this month is all about preparing your business for the holidays, I thought it would be nice to take a moment and show your customers how much you have appreciated their business through the year. After all, if it weren't for them you wouldn't be able to live your dream. :) Some people will use a simple thank you email or newsletter but I challenge you to go a little … [Read more...] about Holiday Love for your customers
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Happy Halloween Handmakers!
I hope you are you are having a horribly wonderful Halloween full of handmade adventures and of course, treats! We've had a very busy day and night here in Halifax-lots of parties and knock-knocking on our neighbours doors. I can never pass up an opportunity to get all dressed up so Halloween is always one of my favourite nights of the year. This time I was inspired to dress … [Read more...] about Happy Halloween Handmakers!
Handmade Parties: Crafting a Butterfly Birthday
Our theme this month has been so packed full of brilliant ideas for your business and your creativity! I had a hard time fitting in this post about my oldest daughter's 7th (ACK!) birthday party. It is a wet dreary weekend here in Halifax and I know many people out here are snowed or rained in. So I thought today we should step back in time just a few weeks. Ila's party was on … [Read more...] about Handmade Parties: Crafting a Butterfly Birthday
Establishing a Daily Creative Routine (Plus a free printable)
"A doodle a day keeps you creative all day!" Ever heard that saying before? Ok, I made that quote up, but this saying is my motto. A little something about me - I am addicted to doodling! There are days that I don't get to draw and I feel a little out of sorts at the end of the day. Between the kids, work and the endless laundry, I have to schedule time to draw or I feel … [Read more...] about Establishing a Daily Creative Routine (Plus a free printable)
Wrangle that Creativity
Being a creative person, I always have the next best idea floating around in my head. It has taken me almost 7 years to quiet the ideas and focus on one thing at a time with my business. For this month's theme, I wanted to put more of a focus on wrangling the overflowing amount of creativity that most of us have. Putting the focus on what you are good at and being able to use … [Read more...] about Wrangle that Creativity