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Environmentally Friendly Shopping for Craft Supplies
by Georgianne Holland on 2/16/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Valentine Note Card | Georgianne Holland, Folk Art
I am thinking a lot in February about restocking some of my basic supplies for my Nestle and Soar Studio in Colorado. A few of my best vendors have become too pricey for me, and others have sadly closed their doors. I’ve been …
What to Say When You Talk to Your Self
by Georgianne Holland on 2/08/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Coexist by Georgianne Holland
I met the author Shad Helmstetter, Ph.D., at a business conference in San Diego. He is the author of many wonderful self-help titles on the subject of affirmation. I would like to pose one of Shad’s questions to each of you, and I believe that anyone in …
Organic Growth Versus Measured Plans
by Georgianne Holland on 2/01/11 | View Comments Comment(s)
Valentine Songbird Pillow | Georgianne Holland, Folk Art
I used to work for a large publishing company, and the fellow in charge was very fond of spreadsheets. As the marketing director for this craft-themed publishing enterprise, I was expected to be able to measure and document all actions taken by our …
Dropbox for Internet Shopkeepers
by Georgianne Holland on 12/10/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Vintage Argoflex Seventy-Five Camera | $34.99 | Juniper Home
If you run an Internet shop, like I do, managing images of product is becoming super time-consuming. I invested in digital photography equipment, purchased Photoshop software, and I take classes on how to use all of these gadgets. My overall goal is …
Packaging for Pleasure and Impact
by Georgianne Holland on 12/06/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Sewing Room Companion | $35 | Georgianne Holland, Folk Art
Running a retail shop over the Internet has many advantages over the brick-and-mortar boutique. Besides being able to work in my pajamas, I also enjoy the flexibility of my work hours, the quiet of my own company and the ability …
Trust Me: I am Not A Lawyer!
by Georgianne Holland on 11/06/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Studio of Nestle and Soar
There are those folks who follow the rules, and there are those of us who plead the fifth. When it comes to running a fine-craft folk art studio, I need to stop copping out and find the business and legal forms that will help me succeed.
I …
Book Review: Handmade Nation, the Rise of DIY, Art, Craft, and Design
by Georgianne Holland on 10/21/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
The Passion for Crafts:
I am a folk artist. I have a passion for making things with my own two hands, and I especially like creating objects that celebrate the beauty of the natural world. Being creative is very important to me, and so is the research and volunteering I do …
Targeting the Handmade Holidays: 3 Steps for a Solid Holiday Selling Season
by Georgianne Holland on 10/17/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Vintage Face Snowflake Ornament | $15 | August Moon Art Tara Pacifico
I have been an Etsy shopkeeper for 16 months, and I want to have a better holiday selling season in 2010 than I did as a newbie in 2009! How will I do this? Should I begin with a …
