Editor's note: I met Nicole & Delilah of Craftcation at Alt Summit and immediately adored them both! So I invited them to share their amazing event in Ventura with us all- instead of the usual promo post Nicole shared the heart of why she was moved to create Craftcation and it is so beautiful + inspiring! Be sure to cheerlead her on in the comments & also share your own … [Read more...] about The Handmade Heart of Craftcation Conference + Get Creative & Win Your Ticket!
Events
Spark Retreat: Bursting Into Flame
I've been looking everywhere for the right words to share my Spark Retreat experience with you. I've moved from gently prodding myself to strict "start writing now Jessika" prompts and it all just fails to do the week justice. I started out writing about the loveliness of New Mexico and moved on to trying to encapsulate the week in one post-not going to happen. … [Read more...] about Spark Retreat: Bursting Into Flame
Join Us for A Live Handmade Evening: 6PM PST Monday
Tomorrow night (Monday, May 14) I'll be visiting with Srini of BlogcastFM & the incredible Mayi Carles, April Bowles Olin, Tara Gentile & Megan Auman to talk about handmade business and our creative community! Come hang out with us live tomorrow to ask questions and hear our insight at 6pm PST. To sign up, visit here, and RSVP. I can't wait to connect live and in person … [Read more...] about Join Us for A Live Handmade Evening: 6PM PST Monday
Calling All Sparks: Ignition Time!
I can't hardly believe it! I'm here in New Mexico with a crew of incredible, sparkly women. For my workshop on Sunday I have crafted pretty packages of handmade goodness for everyone to explore, part of the packages is one of these prints of a quote by Ayn Rand that is so perfect for our retreat and our community. You do not need permission to shine and have the life you have … [Read more...] about Calling All Sparks: Ignition Time!
Craftcation Saves the Day for Indie Businesses!
Editor's note: Here at OMHG we are all about the power of community and what is more powerful then a chance for creatives to come together, share knowledge, and make new friends? Not much! Which is why I jumped on the chance to invite Nicole Stevenson (aka: Random Nicole), co-founder of Craftcation Indie Business & DIY Conference to tell us the story of how the event was … [Read more...] about Craftcation Saves the Day for Indie Businesses!