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
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Creative approaches to marketing your business
{Do Something Creative Every Day print by Melissa Baswell of Bubby and Bean} Do you find marketing a drag? Maybe you find it time consuming, taking away from what you'd rather be doing- creating your art. While marketing may never be quite as exciting for you as making things, with a little imagination it can be fun and needn't be a burden. The key is finding something that … [Read more...] about Creative approaches to marketing your business
#OMHG October 27-Making Your Brand Sing with Tracey Selingo
If you struggle with writing for your own brand know that you are not alone! Over 50 people joined in our #omhg chat with Tracey Selingo yesterday inspired by her post How to Make Your Brand Sing and the discussion was packed with ideas and ways to tell (& sell!) your story. Tracey also made us the fabulously useful writing package pictured above to help you flush those … [Read more...] about #OMHG October 27-Making Your Brand Sing with Tracey Selingo
How to Make Your Business Shine with Twitter
Editor's note: I invited Erin to visit us and share this guest post about her collaborative e-book on Twitter that I got a chance to contribute to. I met Erin on Twitter and was captivated by her engaging friendliness and intelligence. Since then I have loved watching and supporting her as she grows her business. I hope you enjoy this chance to connect with her too and make … [Read more...] about How to Make Your Business Shine with Twitter
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)