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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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Most of us have thoughts on math. Some love it som Most of us have thoughts on math. Some love it some hate it, but one thing is for sure...

All those elementary and middle grade teachers who told you not to use your calculator because you won’t always have one on you were wrong. So instead of counting on our fingers or figuring out the nine times whatever number, let’s use our hands to learn a new hobby, play in the creative world of scrapbooking or plannering and get comfortable in our individual crafty weirdness. There is something for every type of crafter at Craftcation along with wellness and community activities that will keep you going throughout the weekend.

Join us comment TOUR to check it out.
Most of us have thoughts on math. Some love it som Most of us have thoughts on math. Some love it some hate it, but one thing is for sure...

All those elementary and middle grade teachers who told you not to use your calculator because you won’t always have one on you were wrong. So instead of counting on our fingers or figuring out the nine times whatever number, let’s use our hands to learn a new hobby, play in the creative world of scrapbooking or plannering and get comfortable in our individual crafty weirdness. There is something for every type of crafter at Craftcation along with wellness and community activities that will keep you going throughout the weekend.

Join us comment TOUR to check it out.
POV: You’re a handmade business owner looking to POV: You’re a handmade business owner looking to sell your one-of-a-kind, crafty goods… and you just found our page. *Craftcation Pop-up Shop Applications close in a few days! 

I would say SHHH don’t tell but really tell everyone! Craftcation Pop-up shop applications have been extended. If you have been wanting to get your products seen by folks who want to buy handmade, and are usually too busy to shop in person because they are behind the cash register or worktable themselves. You don’t have to be an attendee to sell your work at the pop-up, but you do have to get your application in now!
Comment POPUP to get the application.
POV: You’re a handmade business owner looking to POV: You’re a handmade business owner looking to sell your one-of-a-kind, crafty goods… and you just found our page. *Craftcation Pop-up Shop Applications close in a few days! 

I would say SHHH don’t tell but really tell everyone! Craftcation Pop-up shop applications have been extended. If you have been wanting to get your products seen by folks who want to buy handmade, and are usually too busy to shop in person because they are behind the cash register or worktable themselves. You don’t have to be an attendee to sell your work at the pop-up, but you do have to get your application in now!
Comment POPUP to get the application.
Closing Feb. 15th! So get your application or appl Closing Feb. 15th! So get your application or applications in for:

🛍️🤑Pop-up shop: the place attendees can shop all the creative one of a kind things directly from the makers.
🗡️🧶Iron Craft: one of the many Special Events in the evening to be entertained and in community.
🎨🎭Wanderings: an immersive creative experience that defys definition.
🖼️🖌️Art Showcase: bring your installation art ideas to life in and around the convention floor.

P.S. there was an email Feb. 3rd with all the links. See you soon!
Closing Feb. 15th! So get your application or appl Closing Feb. 15th! So get your application or applications in for:

🛍️🤑Pop-up shop: the place attendees can shop all the creative one of a kind things directly from the makers.
🗡️🧶Iron Craft: one of the many Special Events in the evening to be entertained and in community.
🎨🎭Wanderings: an immersive creative experience that defys definition.
🖼️🖌️Art Showcase: bring your installation art ideas to life in and around the convention floor.

P.S. there was an email Feb. 3rd with all the links. See you soon!
Did you hear we have a new registration platform? Did you hear we have a new registration platform? Want to know how to register for workshops before Feb. 28th registration date on Sched? 

Join us and register for the live Q&A on Saturday, February 7 at 10am PT. We’ll be walking through the new workshop enrollment process on Sched and answering questions. It’ll be on Zoom and registrants of the Q&A will get a email recording after, so if you can’t be with us live register and get the recording. Comment SCHED to get the link in your DMs

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🛍️ Craftcation Pop-Up Shop applications are O 🛍️ Craftcation Pop-Up Shop applications are OPEN
(and closing February 15)

Our Pop-Up Shop is a great way to get your work in front of hundreds of creative, art-loving humans.

Here’s the part people love:
 ✨ You do not have to attend Craftcation to apply
 ✨ It’s fully staffed + merchandised by our team
 ✨ You send your products, we sell them
 ✨ You receive 60% of sales, plus any unsold inventory back after the event

Low effort. High visibility. A very engaged audience.

If you’ve been looking for a way to get your work into a packed, well-curated shop without standing behind a table all weekend — this is it.

Get the app and details in our bio February 15.
Questions? Drop them below.

#craftcation #makers #creativeretreats
✨ Wanderings applications are OPEN ✨ (and clo ✨ Wanderings applications are OPEN ✨
 (and closing February 15)
What makes Craftcation different?

Wanderings is our after-hours creative experience where attendees transform hotel rooms into immersive art, performances, hangouts, and experiences. Past rooms have included everything from a circus to a Pride celebration to the iconic Olive Garden–inspired “Hospitaliano Suite.”

If you’ve ever had an idea and thought, “I wish there was a place I could actually do this” — this is that place.

Attendees -> Apply through the Attendee Hub before February 15.
Questions? Drop them below.

#Craftcation #immersiveart #wanderings #crafts #makers
✨ Wanderings applications are OPEN ✨ (and clo ✨ Wanderings applications are OPEN ✨
 (and closing February 15)
What makes Craftcation different?

Wanderings is our after-hours creative experience where attendees transform hotel rooms into immersive art, performances, hangouts, and experiences. Past rooms have included everything from a circus to a Pride celebration to the iconic Olive Garden–inspired “Hospitaliano Suite.”

If you’ve ever had an idea and thought, “I wish there was a place I could actually do this” — this is that place.

Attendees -> Apply through the Attendee Hub before February 15.
Questions? Drop them below.

#Craftcation #wanderings #artexploration #immersiveart

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