I’m one of those people who is a firm believer in educating yourself whenever a new endeavor is approached, whatever that may be. I launched my first creative business over ten years ago and just jumped in blindly. It took me years to figure things out but, by golly, I DID figure it all out,… Read more »
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Last Day of Blue Dome!
Two thirds of Blue Dome Arts Festival is in the books which means you still have one day left to come out and support your local artists! We are having a fantastic time in our collective make:Tulsa booth and would love to meet more of Tulsa tomorrow from 11-5! We’re located on Elgin between 2nd… Read more »
Stop by the MakeTulsa Booth at Blue Dome Arts Festival this Weekend!
Blue Dome Arts Festival starts tomorrow and goes on all weekend and we couldn’t be more excited! MakeTulsa has a double booth this year–we’ll be setting up across from Dustbowl Lanes so come & say hello! The festival is open Friday & Saturday from 11 am until 10 pm and Sunday from 11am until 5… Read more »
Organizing the Store Sales for your Crafty Business
Success! Your product is in stores! Now comes managing it all–which can seem a bit overwhelming since as crafty business owners we are often the owners, designers, marketers, photographers, accountants, & agents for ourselves (wow I’m exhausted just typing all of that!). What helps me stay on top of my store sales is keeping organized…. Read more »
DIY Canvas Shabby Chic Banner
Materials & Tools Needed: Canvas fabric (cut into triangles) Buttons (pearl, clear & white) Lace Bakers Twine Needle & Thread; Embroidery Needle Scissors Sharpie Marker (optional) Steps: Cut out your triangles from your canvas fabric. Next cut out your lace (or if you’re using lace scraps, size your pieces down to fit your banner piece)…. Read more »
Shooting a Successful TV DIY
Public speaking frightens some of us–especially us introverted crafters–but it shouldn’t. Television segments and DIYs are among one of the best publicity opportunities for someone with a crafty business or local shop. For one thing it offers you exposure to a wider audience locally. It can also create traffic for your website, Etsy shop, store… Read more »
Painting & Upcycling in with Spring!
Spring has sprung! The daffodils and grape hyacinths are peeking out their heads, the rain is refreshing the earth, farmers markets are now open, and the promise of sunshine and picnics is in the air. For many of us–Spring is when we come out of hibernation from the cold, dark, windy Winter. Here’s what we’ve… Read more »
Doing what you love…one small step at a time
A few years ago I worked as a reporter (photographer, editor, secretary, Girl Friday…) at my local daily paper. My official ‘beat’ was business and education stories, but when you work in a newsroom that consists of 5 people for the entire staff, you get to do a little bit of everything. My… Read more »
Meet the Crowes!
If you are a part of the indie art scene or the handmade movement here in Tulsa you have undoubtedly heard the names Thom and Christine Crowe (or at the very least Indie Emporium, Made, or make:Tulsa with which they are inextricably linked). Thom and Christine are one of Tulsa’s dynamic creative couples and certainly… Read more »
The Company You Keep
Okie Crowe took the stage in my last make: Tulsa blog, Dance Like Nobody Is Watching. “Testing! Testing! Ahem! Is this thing on?” [TAPPING ON THE MICROPHONE.] Uh, now that I am on stage, what the heck do I say? Oh no, what if the crowd does not understand my song? What can I do… Read more »
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