craft
where craftiness comes from: erin mcintosh
Erin McIntosh is a designer, full-time editor, tea fanatic and bookworm from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Recently we caught up to discuss where she feels her craftiness comes from. Erin is the designer and creator behind the delightful accessories business Dear Edna. There is a strong line of crafty women in Erin’s family. Her grandmother was [...]
About the Author
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.
where craftiness comes from: the courage to create
Creativity comes in waves. Some days it’s full on and others it’s lacking that oomph. It can be just what you were expecting, or it can completely surprise you. Having spoken to many different people who began their creative journeys at different walks of life and from very different upbringings, it has occurred to me [...]
About the Author
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.
where craftiness comes from: the desire within
Over the past few months as I have explored where craftiness comes from, I have realized that, while our craftiness can be influenced by others, it is our own desire to create that really makes things possible. Everyone I have interviewed has come from a different upbringing; some went to art school, some did not. [...]
About the Author
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.
tooling around
Merriam Webster’s 10th Edition Collegiate Dictionary gives this as the first definition for “tool”: tool: noun – a handheld device that aids in accomplishing a task Blegh! I understand the need to differentiate between tools and equipment, but Mr. Webster, this is the digital age and not all tools can be held. Let’s try something [...]
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.
craft is magic
The study of magic is not a science, it is not an art, and it is not a religion. Magic is a craft. When we do magic, we do not wish and we do not pray. We rely upon our will and our knowledge and our skill to make a specific change to 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.
