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I'm Diane and I make lots of things. That's what I write about here, along with musings on internet culture and creative small businesses. Thanks for stopping by! Would you like some tea?
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 That whoooooshing sound you hear is me breathing a huge sigh of relief. My new ebook is finally out! I didn’t exactly make my self-imposed August 15th deadline on this one, but sometimes it takes longer than you think it will to say everything you want to say (coherently). I hope you all like Creating a … Read On! There’s More!  Patricia Zapata talks with me about how graphic design affects her crafting, and vice versa. We discuss how design principles can be beneficial to a small crafty business, and suggestions for developing your “design eye.” Read On! There’s More!   This is a quick post, with two purposes: First, I want to say a heartfelt Thank You to everyone who’s taken the time to offer their insights on yesterday’s ebook post. You’ve given me so many new avenues to explore, and much great food for thought. And I’m deeply grateful. ______________________________________________________ Which brings me to the other … Read On! There’s More!  An interview with Ryan McAbery, who was a top seller on Etsy, and then decided to walk away from it. Learn what drove Ryan to leave her business behind, and what’s bringing her fresh inspiration now. Read On! There’s More!  An interview with Paul Overton, author of the Dudecraft blog. We talk about the difference between crafting for money and crafting for passion. How does handmade work change when it’s made solely for profit? And what happens when independent craft businesses start flooding the online community with marketing messages? Read On! There’s More!  I’m a bit hesitant to write this post, because I don’t want to come off as sounding negative. But, BOY have I been running into this issue of late. And I feel compelled to offer up a friendly warning to my friends in craft. So, the chain of events that led me here: I got an … Read On! There’s More!  Juliann, aka TheSickChick, tells us about how crafting helps her cope with chronic illness. Learn something about how crafting helps in managing pain, anxiety, and depression. And find out how the craft community is a lifeline to Juliann, providing support and friendship under challenging circumstances. Read On! There’s More!  CraftyPod #92: Crafting Through Chronic Illness, with The Sick Chick Play Now | Play in Popup | Download An interview with Sarah Hodsdon, a successful designer who has a lot to say about how that profession is changing. What’s the difference between a business and a glorified hobby? How does the influence of the web (and how easy copying and stealing ideas becomes there) affect a designer’s livelihood? Read On! There’s More!  Oh, this has been a week! But I’m happy at last to be telling you: I’ve just published an ebook about craft blogging! I’ve been working on this project for a long time. After three years of blogging, reading hundreds of other blogs, and teaching blogging classes, I wanted to address the subjects that I … Read On! There’s More!  A conversation with Margaret Roach: about her work with Martha Stewart Living, and about her creative adventures these days. There are some wonderful ideas on creative collaboration in this show – I love how Margaret speaks about this subject. Read On! There’s More! |
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