Jessika Hepburn, Editor I'm going to go all weepy on you here, I know it. Today was my youngest daughter Sela's second birthday & I have spent the last few nights up late crafting & planning her party + our special family day. Birthdays are important in our house and I believe in handmade gifts/days. Here is a little peek at our day & how I celebrate handmade in my … [Read more...] about Handmade Birthdays & A Handmade Life
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{Free Download} Living the Good Life
by Jessika Hepburn, Editor I've been thinking a lot about ethics this month for our theme & getting really inspired by the comments on my recent posts about copycats & giveaways. Today's post goes a bit beyond our Business & Blogging Ethics theme and into ethics in general. Is it enough to consider just ethics in business or our online lives without thinking about … [Read more...] about {Free Download} Living the Good Life
Copycats & Copyright: Keeping Our Handmade Community Safe
{be original & don't plagiarize card by dippylulu} by Jessika Hepburn, Editor First off I want to chat about the difference between copying and stealing-Picasso said that "good artists copy, great artists steal" what does that mean? It means that any work of art involves elements "stolen" from something else. A beautiful photograph steals an image of a place, person or … [Read more...] about Copycats & Copyright: Keeping Our Handmade Community Safe
Amazingly Talented Illustrator Interview: Gaia Cornwall
by Jessika Hepburn, Editor You know those moments when you see a piece of art or illustration and instantly connect with the picture? I have those every time I see a piece of art by illustrator Gaia Cornwall. Her custom portraits of children are a real showcase of her skill. They capture the essence of each child, you can almost see the skinned knees & dirty hands, you … [Read more...] about Amazingly Talented Illustrator Interview: Gaia Cornwall
5 Great Giveaways & Their Keys to Success
by Jessika Hepburn, Editor Today is the cheerful part two to my Giveaway Guidelines post . We are taking a look at 5 examples of giveaways that showcase what I think are five key elements to giveaway success: a large active following, rarity or infrequency, relevance to the readership, a big heart & all around kindness. 1. A Large Following: Bamboletta Dolls Bamboletta … [Read more...] about 5 Great Giveaways & Their Keys to Success
