January 2011
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Discovering Your True Goals
Hello, hello! It’s Brittni from papernstitch. And this week I am departing from my typical art roundup. Not to worry, I’ll be back to finding amazing artwork in two weeks for my next post. But today, I wanted to talk about something that’s been on my mind a lot lately: goals. What? Goals? Tomorrow is [...]
About the Author
Brittni Mehlhoff is the editor of the handmade blog, papernstitch, and is also the owner and creator of an exhibition site by the same name. If you are a creative entrepreneur, small business owner, or a blogger, join the growing community of 7,000+ Stitchers and sign up for Brittni’s free weekly biz tips + handmade picks.
does handmade benefit from hi-tech?
i’m a little bit of crunchy granola at times. Not so much a hippie, as a bohemian, eclectic spirit. i like hands-on projects and as i’ve posted before, i really love to see the hand of the maker in a final artwork. Organic wobbly lines, varied textures, imperfections. i like to juxtapose these elements with [...]
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I’m like my art… a little bit bohemian, frequently colorful, and super detail-oriented. i love artworks and people that reveal something new every time you encounter them. Let me help you create a quirky & bold conversation piece!
pop your cork: get enthusiastic with 5 heros of creative living
Enthusiasm is the genuine Yes! that will uncork your genius. – Danielle LaPorte What’s your passion? That’s ridiculously hard question. I, myself, get caught in its existential snare. I hear all too often from those who are scared – or paralyzed – because they don’t know how to put a name or action to their [...]
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Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
Are you a risky shopper?
I spent the weekend in Los Angeles helping Megan Auman show her wares to buyers from California and beyond. This was not a retail craft show (think Crafty Bastards or Art Start Craft Bazaar or Renegade). This was a massive national gift show bringing in vendors and and purchasing representatives from all over the world. [...]
About the Author
Tara Gentile is a business coach and blogger serving passion-driven entrepreneurs with fresh ideas about productivity, passion, and profit. She’s the author of the digital guide, The Art of Earning.
sponsor feature :: nicole’s homemade treats
Nicole Varrenti is the genius behind Nicole’s Homemade Treats, a mouthwatering parade of chocolatey, nutty, sweet, and salty confections made in her fully licensed New York state kitchen. With everything from truffles to chocolate-covered cookies to gourmet candy-coated apples, her shop is heaven on earth for your sweet tooth. “My treats are prepared in small [...]
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Carrie is Scoutie Girl’s advertising manager & assistant editor. She owns a graphic design & ebook editing biz and also runs a nifty crochet pattern shop for discriminating ladies, likeclochework.
