Jun
04
Posted by Michele on June 4, 2010

Creatives working as writers and artisans face the common difficulty of determining a fair price for their efforts.

Deep down most creatives feel their work is priceless. It is something they created from their own thoughts and visions and constructed with their own hands. Priceless is just that. But, without a price, we can’t sell our work and pay for our studios, workrooms and dinner.

Other creatives don’t value their efforts and often settle for not much more than the cost of their supplies when selling their pieces. It’s this group, that I want to talk to… more…

May
17
Posted by Michele on May 17, 2010

Wowza, the weeks are just flying by. Seems like it wasn’t all that long ago that it was Valentine’s Day. Nothing really earth shattering to say today. Been busy with client work and updating Crafty Tips. Yes, I’m finally going to fix those little lingering things that keep breaking every time Microsoft puts out a new version of Internet Explorer.
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Apr
12
Posted by Michele on April 12, 2010

Ralph Loren, Prada and even Fruit of the Loom does it? Why shouldn’t you?

What am I talking about? Putting handcrafted by labels in and on your work.

The big corporations are putting their names and reputations on the line with each product they sell.

So why is that any different from when you sell one of your necklaces, handbags or other handmade masterpiece? more…

Apr
12
Posted by Michele on April 12, 2010

How absolutely exciting!

It looks like the owner of this knitting project has been found! more…

Apr
05
Posted by Michele on April 5, 2010

After weeks and weeks of gloomy weather interspersed with only a day or two of sunshine, it’s finally spring!

Mom and I refuse to grow up and still exchange Easter baskets. As we get older, the ratio of candy to stuffed animals and what-nots has shifted greatly towards the sugar-free option.
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