Hello there! I'm Sister Diane and I have two grand passions: making crafts and making media. That's what I write about here, and sometimes, I get all thoughtful about internet culture and creative small businesses. Thanks for stopping by! Would you like some tea?

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It all came in the post

It all came in the post

I’m so behind on sharing all the great mail I’ve been getting lately! Here’s a heaping helping.. The lovely Niku sent this postcard around Valentine’s Day. How wonderful is that image? Best part is, it’s printed on the back of a California Pizza Kitchen box. She makes such great stuff. She also sent some dandy Halloween …

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Review: Eco Craft

Review: Eco Craft

I first saw Eco Craft at CHA. The simple, restful cover was such a nice contrast to my visual overwhelm, I was drawn to it immediately. The book has just come out, and I’m excited to share it with you. I rather think we’ll be seeing a wave of “green” craft books in the …

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Come to my Social Media class!

Come to my Social Media class!

  Hey, locals – I wanted to let you know of an upcoming class I’m teaching – very excited about this one: ————————————————————————– Reaching Customers Through Social Media You’ve probably heard about how important Twitter and Facebook are for building a creative business, but exactly how do they work? This class will show you the ins and …

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Resource Roundup#15

Resource Roundup#15

Here’s a bunch of interesting stuff I’ve had saved up for you for a while: The folks at Foldplay have a dandy online project: make your own Kalaidocycle. This is essentially a flexagon, but you can upload a few of your own images so it shows off your photos in a clever rotating paper toy. …

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Giveaway Time!

Giveaway Time!

Today is the release day for Button It Up, the latest book by my dear friend Susan! To celebrate, let’s have a giveaway…. To enter to win a copy, leave a comment here and tell me about your all-time favorite buttons. I’ll take entries until noon PST on Wednesday, March 4th. Then I’ll draw one …

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In which I try to explain Indie Crafters to the craft industry

In which I try to explain Indie Crafters to the craft industry

Indie Craft Contest winners on display at CHA. A quick note to let you know that an article I wrote, Understanding Indie Crafters (by an Indie Crafter) has just popped up in the public archives of Creative Leisure News. (Warning: it’s a long one – pack a snack.) The most recent podcast features an interview with the …

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