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.”
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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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 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!  All about needlepoint, with Janet Perry, who’s on a mission to change the way we think about this craft. 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!  CraftyPod #95: Crafting for Money vs. Passion, with Paul Overton Play Now | Play in Popup | Download One of the top questions people ask me about craft blogging is, “What should I write about?” So this podcast attempts to answer that question. Learn why your blog is not necessarily about you, and what it should be about instead. Understand why passion and value are two key elements of a great craft … 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 Bernadette Noll and Kathie Sever, co-owners of Future Craft Collective. They offer craft projects for families and kids that also teach creative reuse and self-reliance. Read On! There’s More! CraftyPod #91: Crafting With Your Kids, with Future Craft Collective 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! CraftyPod #90: Designers in a Changing World, with Sarah Hodsdon Play Now | Play in Popup | DownloadMargot Potter talks to us about creating a strong brand for your crafty business. Understand how building a brand can help you create new business opportunities, and learn some ways to go about figuring out what your brand is. Read On! There’s More! CraftyPod #89: Branding Your Crafty Business, with Margot Potter Play Now | Play in Popup | Download An interview with Victor Domine, Public Relations Manager for the Craft & Hobby Association. He offers his take on that inaccurate Indie Craft Report that circulated at the January 2009 CHA show, and offers some thoughts about how CHA is working to bridge the gap between indie crafters and the craft industry. Read On! There’s More! |
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