by Elaine | Dec 26, 2015 | Techniques
Nothing like the day after Christmas to start reflecting on the past year and start setting goals for next year, right? As always, Alyson Stanfield, the Art Biz Coach’s blog has a list of really terrific questions for you to answer:...
by Elaine | Dec 5, 2015 | Art and Inspiration, Education
‘Tis the season for creative doubts and uncertainties, right? It’s hard to focus, the weather, at least where I am, brings on the doldrums and the very strong desire to hibernate til spring. This past week, two friends emailed or texted about their...
by Elaine | Dec 5, 2015 | Doing Craft Shows
It’s that time of year – lots of holiday craft shows! Doing some last minute tweaks to your booth design? Here are two books about booth design from blogger Luann Udell, one of my favorite jewelry/business of crafts bloggers. GOOD BOOTHS GONE BAD Create the best...
by Elaine | Dec 5, 2015 | Education, Site of the Week Winners
Have you checked out the newest guild/society for metal clay? It’s the newest not for profit for our field, started by Jan Waals, Holly Gage, and Chris Gage and coming off of a successful kickstarter. Lots of great stuff on the site, here’s the Resources...
by Elaine | Nov 28, 2015 | Business
As I was going to the grocery store, I stopped in my tracks when I saw this sign and took a picture for you. Petco isn’t just where you buy kibble and kitty litter. No, it’s a place where they “nurture powerful relationships for better lives...