Battling Overwhelm, Finding Balance, and Fighting the Fear ~ a podcast with Jena Coray and Jen Neitzel
{image via The Maven Circle} As freaking AWESOME as working for yourself is - being in control of your work, being able to follow your passions, not having a boss telling you what to spend your time on, etc - it has its own set of challenges. For me, those challenges...
New Minimalist Designs in the Epheriell Shop
I love days when inspiration hits! Today was one of those days, and I managed to make two new designs while filling orders. I've been wanting to introduce more minimalist designs to the Epheriell range for a while now, so hopefully this is the beginning of a whole new...
Introduction to Screen Printing
Last Wednesday I continued my try-new-crafts odyssey with an hour long introduction to screenprinting class, hosted by in.cub8r in the Valley. I didn't mention the workshop space last week - it's a currently vacant shop on Brunswick St, just 2 doors up from the...
Gemagenta
I have to admit, I am definitely experiencing some jeweller envy over this week's featured designer. Lorena from gemagenta makes some stunning pieces from sterling silver - I'm especially fond of her sterling silver gemstone designs, like the ring above. All of her...
Put a Bird on It ~ Applique DIY by Special Guest Blogger Mallory Paige
I laughed when I saw the title of this month's first post from August's Special Guest Blogger Mallory Paige. Being that the 'put a bird on it' skit from Portlandia has become somewhat of a legend in crafty circles, it made me realise that Mallory is a gal after my own...
Etsy Success Sydney ~ Tips from Top Sellers Video is now Available!
{photo by Elize Strydom} So, you may remember I was in Sydney during June to take part in Etsy Success Sydney. I was honoured to be invited to appear on the 'Tips from Top Sellers' panel, along with the hilarious Lloyd of Tummy Mountain and my lovely friend Sam of...
Win a Hearts Entwined Necklace ~ August 2012 Giveaway
This month, I’m giving away a Hearts Entwined Necklace to one of my lovely Awesome People – will it be you? To enter, all you need to do is subscribe to the Awesome People  List! That’s it! (And yep, this is open world-wide.) I usually send an average of...
Why Work Rituals Are Freeing
I have a new work ritual. Every day, when I make my way to my studio, I pull out and light a scented candle. I recently bought a stack of different candles from City of Light Candles, and I'm yet to try all the different scents. I love the little ritual of lighting...
SVEIKA textiles
Happy Monday, lovelies! I am slowly getting back into the swing of work after having the WHOLE weekend off. Miracle of miracles! It was Nick's 37th birthday party, and we've had friends over since Friday night. On Saturday the guys set up a new fire pit in the back...
Business Planning 4 ~ Start Somewhere
Today we have the final guest post from July’s Special Guest Blogger Elle Roberts of the Creative Business Co. Elle is passionate about the importance of business planning – something so many of us kinda leave to fall by the wayside. See the previous posts here,...