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Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference FAQ
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Craftcation: Business + Makers Conference FAQ

ByNicole Stevenson June 4, 2023

Join us for five life-changing days in the charming seaside town of Ventura, CA for our annual makers and small business conference: Craftcation, our nationally-recognized conference for small business smarts, creative craft workshops and social gatherings.   WE BELIEVE IN……

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Three Tips for a Life-Changing Craftcation Experience
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Three Tips for a Life-Changing Craftcation Experience

ByKatie MacAvoy September 25, 2018September 25, 2018

Editor’s Note: Attendees come from all over the world to attend Craftcation, our Makers and Small Business Conference because they want to either spend time crafting their hearts out, learning how to improve their business, or a little bit of…

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Craftcation is Coming and Our Manifesto
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Craftcation is Coming and Our Manifesto

ByKatie MacAvoy September 20, 2018September 20, 2018

Since the very beginning, Dear Handmade Life has always been about empowering and inspiring passionate creatives to craft awesome lives and businesses filled with purpose and intention. We believe in the makers, the dreamers, the doers and wanted to provide…

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Attending Craftcation on a Budget
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Attending Craftcation on a Budget

ByKatie MacAvoy August 24, 2018February 14, 2023

The word budget used to make me cringe! I thought being on a budget meant limiting my ability to have fun. And who wants that? But what I’ve learned as the CEO of my household of four humans, one dog…

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Craftcation: Business + Maker’s Conference 2018 Registration is Open
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Craftcation: Business + Maker’s Conference 2018 Registration is Open

ByNicole Stevenson October 5, 2017October 4, 2017

If you’re a regular here at Dear Handmade Life then likely you already know about our annual: Craftcation Business and Makers Conference where you can join us for four life-changing days of making, meeting and learning at the beach in California and have…

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Craftcation 2018 Ambassador Program
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Craftcation 2018 Ambassador Program

ByNicole Stevenson August 1, 2017August 1, 2017

We’re excited to announce that applications for our Craftcation 2018 Ambassador Program are now open! Scroll to the bottom of the page to apply. Many of our previous Craftcation attendees already do an awesome job sharing about their experiences at…

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Craftcation Alumni Story: The Heart of Craftcation
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Craftcation Alumni Story: The Heart of Craftcation

ByGuest Contributor November 11, 2016November 25, 2016

Editor’s note: This is part of our series of stories from Craftcation Alumni. You can see the rest of the posts and more business tips here. We wanted to share some first-hand accounts of what Craftcation is like from our…

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Craftcation Alumni Story: Why I’ll never miss out on Craftcation
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Craftcation Alumni Story: Why I’ll never miss out on Craftcation

ByGuest Contributor October 28, 2016November 25, 2016

Editor’s note: This is part of our series of stories from Craftcation Alumni. You can see the rest of the posts and more business tips here. We wanted to share some first-hand accounts of what Craftcation is like from our…

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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference Registration is Open
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Craftcation Business and Makers Conference Registration is Open

ByNicole Stevenson October 13, 2016February 24, 2017

If you’re a regular here at Dear Handmade Life then likely you already know about our once a year event: Craftcation Business and Makers Conference. If you’re new here, then welcome! Join us for four life-changing days of making, meeting and…

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Craftcation Ambassador Program
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Craftcation Ambassador Program

ByNicole Stevenson August 10, 2016July 6, 2017

We’re super excited to announce a new addition to Craftcation for 2017, The Craftcation Ambassador Program. We’ve noticed that many of our previous attendees (and presenters) are already doing an awesome job at sharing about their experiences at Craftcation and…

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Raise your hand if you need a vacation. Raise anot Raise your hand if you need a vacation. Raise another hand if you like to get creative. 

We could probably do “the wave” right now but instead lets put our hands together and welcome Melanie Waters to our CC26 line up of outstanding presenters. Check her out at purses and proverbs and in our workshops.

Join us in April for five days of crafting, business building (if that is your jam), wellness and community building. Comment TICKET to register now or TOUR to check out last year.

#craft #maker #creativeentrepreneur #vacationtime
You don’t NEED another free online course, what You don’t NEED another free online course, what you really need is in person folks who have been through it too.

At Craftcation find: meaningful retreat to relax, connect with yourself and get crafty…Work with mentors to take that dream for a business into reality…Are an established business owner looking for inspiration to reignite your spark and education to help you scale up…or Want to find your weird and wonderful community of creatives ready to welcome you just as you are…OR ALL OF THE ABOVE!
Join us in welcoming another wonderful presenter for 2026 Shannon Squire!

If you are ready to make a move check out the [links] for all the details.

#creativeentrepreneur #crafters #makers
Where else can you thrift in the AM, sew in the af Where else can you thrift in the AM, sew in the afternoon and get pumped up on the runway in the evening?

Craftcation 2026! This presenter makes fashion fun for all, her workshops are often waitlist and the energy at the fashion show is life changing. Welcome Back Monica Tetteh of thatssewmonica and more...

Want to know more comment TOUR and we will send you last year’s recap but if you are ready for five life changing days crafting and building community comment TICKET and get your registration going before it sells out.

#Craftcation #creativeentrepreneur #craftersofinstagram
We believe in magic: the magic of your hands, your We believe in magic: the magic of your hands, your ideas, your community. Welcome to the place where that magic doesn’t hide—it meets, mingles and grows.

Step into your magic with some of these amazing workshops with today’s presenter Kerry Burki joining us from the sunny state of Arizona. Soothing beach yoga is a feature we look forward to every year. 

Check her out and join us in April for five days of creative exploration, business badassery and finding your creative community. Comment TOUR to check out last year.

#craftersofinstagram #makerssupportingmakers #creativeentrepreneur
Whether you’re teaching, learning, or just curio Whether you’re teaching, learning, or just curious—there’s a seat with your name on it at Craftcation 2026. Let’s fill it together.

Welcome back to Katherine or as many attendees know of her Sweaterbabe! Joining us in Ventura from Orange County California, check out her cute and creative workshops.

Want to know more about Craftcation or know someone you want to hook in, erm I mean bring along comment TOUR to see and share what it’s all about.

#creativeentrepreneur #makerssupportingmakers #crafts #crafterofinstagram
How do you know you are in the right place? When How do you know you are in the right place?

When you keep showing up through many different iterations of your life. Meet Jessie, she joined Craftcation as and attendee and through many creative experiences she is began presenting workshops a few Craftcations ago. Where ever she is creativity follows, check her out!

Want to find your crafty weirdos too? Join us in April for 5 days (and let’s be real nights too) of crafty experiences and creative recharge. Comment TICKET to register now.

#craft #crafts #craftersgonnacraft #makerlife #creativeentrepreneur
When attendees work with our presenters this often When attendees work with our presenters this often happens...

They level up what ever they are doing. Some have brick and mortars they get new POS tips on or another creates a new digital offering. One thing is for sure when you get to collaborate with folks like Katy and other attendees you can’t help but grow.

Join us this April and grow your creativity, business or circle of friends.
Comment TOUR to see a recap of 2025 or TICKET to join us.

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Have you always wondered how to make your photos, Have you always wondered how to make your photos, just MORE.

Welcome Kathryn Harris to Craftcation presenter line up, in her workshop she will help you do just that with your PHONE!

Join us in April for five days at the Ventura, CA beach side for crafts, creative entrepreneurship, community and fun. Comment TOUR to check it all out.

#craftcation #makerssupportingmakers #craftermom #craftersgonnacraft
Where else can you wake up at the beach and craft, Where else can you wake up at the beach and craft, learn or just be your own creative self surrounded by others doing the same?

At Craftcation 2026, since 2012 the small community of creatives have been crafting an experience unlike any other. Join us in welcoming back Desiree Salas as one of our sewing presenters. Check out her workshops and follow along. 

What will you make with your creative energy?

#craftcation #creativeentrepreneurs #smallbusinesssupportingsmallbusiness #craftersofinstagram #makersofinstagram
We are thrilled to welcome Jordie Cisneros to the We are thrilled to welcome Jordie Cisneros to the Craftcation 26’ line-up of presenters. They are a textile and nail artist based in West Covina, CA.

Join us for Craftcation 2026 April 8th -12th in beautiful Ventura, CA

Drop a TOUR in the comments to check what all the creative fun is about.

#creative #creativeentrepreneur #maker #crafter

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