October 2011
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art to inspire: is it time to unleash your secrets?
You’ve been through your ups and downs. Been tough on yourself and maybe even those around you. But it is time for that to change because today I want to talk to you about secrets. Not the gushy stuff your best friend made you pinky-swear that you’d never tell. I am talking about the secrets [...]
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.
tooling around: in good form
When I wrote my very first Tooling Around post in March of this year I invited you all to join me as I discover what tools I really need, which ones I want, and everything I never knew existed. And then this month, I had an epiphany, my darlings. I am never going to find [...]
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Janice Bear designs unique garters (for offbeat brides, burlesque, Tuesdays…) because she believes everything you wear should be a reflection of you – right down to your underpinnings. To learn more about what she does and why she does it, please visit her blog.
On not being a “real” artist
This is a guest post by Megan Eckman of Studio M.M.E. The hardest part of being an artist is not feeling like one. Deep down, I wonder every day if I’m a ‘real’ artist. I don’t live and breathe my work. Heck, sometimes I go a week without drawing (though I’m miserable during that week). [...]
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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.
Reviewing: the final step
Phew. Now that we covered the hard work of executing, it’s time to focus on the last step in the six steps of project management: Reviewing. Reviewing is a way of ‘coming up for air’ as you’re busily driving towards your goals. When you review you revisit your goals, your scope, your plan to check [...]
About the Author
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.
sponsor feature & giveaway: do what you love for life
We love our sponsors! Today, learn more about this month’s Top Drawer sponsor, their latest e-course, and some sweet giveaway action. Beth Nicholls is the mastermind behind Do What You Love For Life, a web site that focuses on inspiring you to follow your passions through blogging, retreats, and e-courses. In 2010 she was chosen [...]
About the Author
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.
