holiday
little things link love: gingerbread houses
Gingerbread became popular in Europe after it was introduced there in 992 by an Armenian monk. It also had a stint as a digestive aid in the 13th century, often sold in drug stores and monasteries. Though today, we think of gingerbread in more of a cookie-type form, the original was more of a bread [...]
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Tina Jett is an artist, writer, photographer, and world-explorer. Her husband describes her with the phrase, “It’s like she lives in a coloring book.” See how that vision influences the work on her website and on Dandyville, a curation of all things creative and swell.
Acute How-To: Simple Pop-up Holiday Cards
I saw a similar idea on Pinterest last week and had to try it! These pop-up cards are a simple and inexpensive way to share the joy of this holiday season. What you will need: card stock {one sheet per card + extra for decoration} scissors and paper cutter {optional} glue stick or double sided [...]
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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.
notes on a handmade holiday: franknbones
Frank-Joseph is an illustrator and designer living in Manhattan. Find his fabulous hand-printed dinosaur Christmas cards in his Etsy shop. Here are his notes on a handmade holiday: A popsicle stick snowflake, smeared with white tempera paint and splattered with glitter was the first ornament I presented to my mother during preschool. As early as [...]
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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.
How to Buy Handmade on a Budget: 5 Tips for Keeping Costs Down
It sure is easy to say “Buy Handmade.” We want to find unique gifts, support artists, and make a difference with our money but finding room in the budget to do so is another matter entirely. Handmade goods generally cost more. Why? They tend to be made from higher quality materials, made by people like [...]
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.
Perfect Imperfection
With so many posts about buying handmade and giving handmade this holiday season, i just wanted to share my favorite kind of handmade gifts that come with the season. They’re the gifts that truly SHOW you the maker’s hand. In this case, i’m remembering my son’s preschool ornament from last Christmas with his 2 messy [...]
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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!
