Summer 2025 Issue 87 is LIVE!

Turning your handmade business into a work of art

Our cover artisan is D. Michele Perry - a fine artist and author. She is the creator of the Wonder Habit. She writes about how to find wonder in our everyday lives to help spark creativity and feel less alone. She shares her journey of having to pivot her business several times due to different life circumstances. If you are feeling anxious or just stuck, you’ll find a fresh well of inspiration as she shares how to get unstuck and embrace having a wonder led business.

Business Friendships and scents with a soul

In this feature, Daniel Avalos shares the story of making candles after struggling with anxiety and depression. His unique skills coupled with his business partner’s luxury design background led to the creation of Two2Guys. He shares practical questions to ask yourself when thinking about how to add heart and purpose to your work. And learn how they create business friendship, leading to long term repeat customers.

Artisan Businesses Embracing the Sustainability Trust Pledge

So many artisans want to demonstrate their commitment to sustainability only to find the programs are designed only for large companies. In this feature, learn about the Sustainability Trust Pledge, specifically designed for small companies. Learn the history of the pledge, and hear from Second Nature Studio and Forage Beauty and as they share why joining the pledge was right for their businesses.

Pollinating Ideas to Protect Your Brand

So often in business we love to celebrate the wins. But what about the hard parts, like intellectual property theft? How do you deal with that? In this feature, Jen from Bee cups shares how she is fighting back against intellectual property theft, and what you can do if it happens to you.

Snail Mail Publishing for Creators via Stampfans

Have you ever wished you had an easy way to send things to your biggest fans? Learn more about the journey and creation of Stampfans, a platform that makes it dead simple to send mail to your biggest fans. Enjoy this look at an interesting new revenue stream for artisan businesses. Hear the story directly from the founder, and read a case study from Found and Flowered.

Tips for a successful pop-up event

We are all familiar with craft shows. We are seeing an increasing number of pop-up events outside the traditional events. But what kinds of things can you do to help ensure a pop-up is a success? We share perspectives from two artisans, @flxsoap and @suzannkfineart to get their insights on how to have a successful pop-up event.

Sharing new and interesting features from h+h americas

The h+h americas trade show is one of the fastest growing trade shows held each year in Rosemont, IL. In our re-cap article, we share some of the great features that are making this trade show work so well. From a screening of the award winning documentary “The Quilters” to a expanded cosplay events, there were many great additions to the show this year!