You are magic. May you source your creativity by the light of the moon and in the midst of the morning's orange glow. May you know (deeply, intimately know) the power of your creative genius...the way it shapes thought, delivers joy and sparks the creative genius of those lucky enough to find enrichment through your work. May you find the value in bringing your dreams … [Read more...] about On shedding your light this holiday :: A prayer for the creatives among us
For the Heart
MAKE MY HEART LEAP! :: EFFIE'S PAPER
A sponsored feature post by Kalyn Johnson of effie's paper I'm a lawyer by training, but I've always been a creative person. I was the friend everyone called on when they needed to look good, decorate for a party, choose colors for their living room, find the right stationery, etc. I was a creative person stuck in the corporate world. It never occurred to me that I could … [Read more...] about MAKE MY HEART LEAP! :: EFFIE'S PAPER
Take Note This Holiday Season: Christmas Me-Mo Cards
This is my son, Jack, sharing a laugh with Bob, last year's Christmas tree. Yes, he named the tree, and no, it never occurred to me to do so until Jack announced the tree's name was Bob. We also have Lil' Bob, the tabletop artificial tree. Original, right? Last night (as I'm writing this) we brought home this year's Christmas tree, which we'll be decorating this weekend. What … [Read more...] about Take Note This Holiday Season: Christmas Me-Mo Cards
Prep Your Biz for the New Year: 10 Things To Consider Before 2013
A guest post by Megan Eckman of Studio MME Image credit: 2013: A Fresh Start card by Emily McDowell As makers, we're all in holiday panic mode right now. We're prepping for shows, buying huge quantities of packaging supplies (much to our boyfriend's annoyance since it all goes on his side of the closet), and shipping out orders left and right. But all this frenzy at the end … [Read more...] about Prep Your Biz for the New Year: 10 Things To Consider Before 2013
Sea Elves! A Fantastical Collaboration
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