I have been a life long crafter and in 2005 when my last baby was born, I started scrapbooking a lot. My other two sons were 15 and 11 which was before the craze really caught on. I mean, I scrapbooked them by cutting photos with those fancy decorated edges – and by fancy … Read more
Every now and then, my craft room looks like a tornado hit! I am guessing I am not alone. I also never seem to have time to really clean, destash and organize it! How about you? Having a clean, organized and functional craft room will save you time and increase your productivity which will help … Read more
Are you a Black Friday Shopper? Do you love a great deal? As a crafter, I try to stock up on supplies or get a back up tool or Silhouette Cameo. I need these items to run my craft business. And of course, I love a good deal!!! If you are a crafter, or … Read more
Pressing words, designs and bling on hats can be fun and can make great gifts!! I like to personalize hats for my customers! Sports moms love to show their support for their athletes. Dog and cat owners can show their love of their pets. Hats are great when you are on vacation and can be … Read more
Are you a sports mom (grandma, aunt, sister)? Do you have a child or children who play sports? Then you know how much spirit wear, totes, water bottles, wagons, blankets, etc. are necessary to get through each season!!! If you are NOT a sports mom, but you know some sports moms – this guide can … Read more
When customers request you make them something that is copyrighted or trade marked, what do you do? If you did not pay for the license to sell your item with a copyrighted image on it or part of it, you could risk being fined, you could risk getting your ETSY shop shut down or getting … Read more
As a crafter, I love to find the best deals for my supplies, tools and other business necessities!! Today and tomorrow are Amazon Prime Days and there are some great deals!!! If you are seeing this later, the deals may not be “great” but will still be “good”! Here are some of the items I … Read more
I have been a life long crafter but I started selling my crafts almost 10 years ago. I was an avid scrapbooker plus I made crafts to give as gifts. The first time I was asked to sell my crafts in a shop – I had no idea what to charge!!! It was an awkward … Read more
We all get in our own way from time to time! Last weekend my computer was not cooperating. I also was trying to edit my video and export it and it was not working. I was frustrated and cranky – I wanted to toss my computer out the window!!! Sixteen months ago this would have … Read more
Every small business owner has hit stumbling blocks while growing their businesses. These stumbling blocks can stop us in our tracks, or give us the opportunity to power through and move forward. Recently a local floral shop owner hit a stumbling block and made the decision to power through and move forward. Her husband, also … Read more
Why is it that we are our own worst critics? It doesn’t even matter what we are talking about…..I could NEVER do that! I suck at techy things. I hate writing. I am so dumb! Your voice can be so harmful to you, your goals and the people in your life when you say these … Read more
I have been using a heat press for 5 years now and I love being able to make fun shirts for myself and my family. I also sell my shirts to friends and customers at craft shows, in shops and online. I read reviews and asked other crafty friends which kind of press they used … Read more