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best of… lia fagan: curvy couch
Let’s take a look back on 2011 – the posts that inspired, challenged, and encouraged us. Today, enjoy Lia Fagan’s first “Thrifted Thoughts” post on Scoutie Girl, published in March. Finding the old in the new can be challenging. Especially when the old looks a little something like this… Grandma’s 70s sofa is screaming, “time-warp!” [...]
About the Author
Lia Fagan is the blogger behind Mod Nest & the designer behind Mod Pieces. Learn how to design outside the lines, visit her website.
best of… jess van den: 10 steps for a successful handmade product launch
Let’s take a look back on 2011 – the posts that inspired, challenged, and encouraged us. Today, revisit Jess Van Den’s product launch post from September. As I write this post, I’m winding down from a busy day of jewelry-making after the launch of my new Punctuation Collection last week. It was my most successful launch [...]
About the Author
Jess Van Den is extremely passionate and passionately extreme about crafting a creative life, and all things handmade and vintage! When not blogging at Epheriell Designs, she’s making jewellery, editing *bespoke* zine, hanging out on twitter – or possibly doing all of these things at once.
best of… laura simms: say goodbye to a million dollars
Let’s take a look back on 2011 – the posts that inspired, challenged, and encouraged us. Today, re-think your benchmarks with Laura Simms’ post from August. print by jhulligan – click image for more info “I want to make a million dollars.” That’s the number, isn’t it? The number that bounces out when we think [...]
About the Author
A career coach for creatives armed with the super power of hearing between the lines, Laura Simms helps passionate creatives discover and cultivate the work meant just for them. Once called a “momentum swashbuckler,” Laura puts the giddy-up in career transition and career strategy. Learn more at createasfolk.com.
best of… janice bear: I’m gonna snap!
Let’s take a look back on 2011 – the posts that inspired, challenged, and encouraged us. Today, enjoy one of Janice Bear’s most popular “Tooling Around” posts from August. How many times have you heard it? The key to getting sales at your internet shop is having good photos. Great! Sign me up! Oh no, [...]
About the Author
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.
best of… regina morrison: eco-friendly laundry & dish detergent
Let’s take a look back on 2011 – the posts that inspired, challenged, and encouraged us. Today, enjoy this tutorial from Regina Morrison, published this past spring. I love eco-friendly cleaning products. They smell great, they don’t irritate my eyes or skin, and I don’t have to worry when my dog licks the shower. {Yeah, [...]
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.
