March 2011
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Acute How-To: Faux Milk Glass
I love milk glass. It is so simple and beautiful. Unfortunately for my budget, everyone else seems to love milk glass too, which often gives it a high price tag. Every once in a while, I come across a piece at a thrift store for a decent price, but this has become more and [...]
About the Author
Regina Morrison is the owner of a small handmade accessories business, Acute Designs, and a freelance writer. She recently escaped her 9-5 job and is actively pursuing a life as a handmade business owner. Read about her journey and business on her blog, where she posts daily. She currently lives in San Diego with her husband and two crazy dogs.
best of the bricks: embellish – chicago, illinois
Heading to fabulous Chi-town today to swing by the beautiful shop Embellish and learn about owner Barb’s handmade mission. My husband and I have lived in the North Center neighborhood of Chicago for 15 years. Part of the reason we love it so much is because there’s no pretension. It’s just an unassuming and nice [...]
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I am a licensed artist who creates modern surface patterns, lives to travel, and eats lots of olives. Yep, it’s kinda that simple. You can find my work on fabric, tableware, lamps, wallcoverings, etc. Are you ready to transform your art business by doing a trade show? Then you are ready to be a SHOWSTOPPER!
where craftiness comes from with: brittany broas
Brittany Broas attributes her family to being the influence behind her craftiness. When we caught up recently we discussed what impact this has had on her life. Brittany is a talented jewelry artist and textile designer who shares her creations through her business The Home Ground. The encouragement to follow her creative pursuits that she [...]
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Dannielle Cresp is a creative direction enabler and web designer, creating a handmade friendly world through mindful living. Learn how you can too at her blog.
heartsy: coup for handmade or discount disaster
It seems I’ve been living under a rock and missed the launch of Heartsy a few weeks ago. Heartsy is a Groupon-type site for makers & artists. There are a few deals per day – which range from 50-90% off retail prices. I have to say, despite my pleas for spending more on your stuff, [...]
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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.
Welcome to the World of Saying ‘No’
It’s hard for me to say no, to good food, to an interesting opportunity, to a suggestion to do something that sounds like fun. Who wants to say ‘No?’ no is negative, ‘Yes’ is positive, and we’re all positive types, right? The problem is, saying ‘Yes’ to too many things becomes saying ‘No’ to your [...]
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Eleanor Mayrhofer is a recent escapee of Cubicle Nation. She currently blends her love of design, the expertise she gained in her professional career and her enthusiasm for small enterprise through e.m.papers, her download-and-print stationery business.
