If you haven't noticed, I love words and digging into their meanings. My husband would probably say I just overthink everything. Can't really argue that point either...but I digress. Names. Titles. Positions. To some people they are just words, but as I started this business, built up my Etsy shop and made my first few … Continue reading Hobbyist vs Entrepreneur
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How to Stay Sane while Making Your Own Christmas Cards
It's okay. I know you're all thinking, "Becky, why are you posting about Christmas? It's time for Halloween candy and fall decor!" Some of you that know me better are also probably thinking, "Becky, I thought you were totally against Christmas before Thanksgiving?!" While both of these statements are true and 100% accurate, I also … Continue reading How to Stay Sane while Making Your Own Christmas Cards
Waiting out Joaquin
Just in case you haven't heard, the East Coast is being pummeled by rain associated with Hurricane Joaquin. Gopher wood is in high demand and grocery stores are low on bread and water. Joking aside, many on this side of the country are smartly playing it safe and staying home to avoid flooded roads and torrential … Continue reading Waiting out Joaquin
Creative Business Dictionary: Fear
As a journalism major in college, I developed a strong affinity for words. They are deep, complex, and have the ability to convey multiple messages. Now, as a creative small business owner, many words have taken on new meanings, and I am constantly catching myself seeing the world from a different angle. Each week, we look … Continue reading Creative Business Dictionary: Fear
How to Deal with Product Errors
Being a perfectionist in the crafting industry is dangerous. I consider it a blessing because it means that I care about the quality of the work I produce, but it can also be painful when I have moments that remind me I'm human. Which are much more frequent than I typically care to admit! There will … Continue reading How to Deal with Product Errors
Creative Business Dictionary: Passion
As a journalism major in college, I developed a strong affinity for words. They are deep, complex, and have the ability to convey multiple messages. Now, as a creative small business owner, many words have taken on new meanings, and I am constantly catching myself seeing the world from a different angle. Each week, we look … Continue reading Creative Business Dictionary: Passion
Creative Business Dictionary: Determination
As a journalism major in college, I developed a strong affinity for words. They are deep, complex, and have the ability to convey multiple messages. Now, as a creative small business owner, many words have taken on new meanings, and I am constantly catching myself seeing the world from a different angle. Each week, we look … Continue reading Creative Business Dictionary: Determination
Creative Business Dictionary: Creative
We are starting something new at Nothing Past Nine, and we're calling it the Creative Business Dictionary! Look for more of these fun new posts each Thursday! As a journalism major in college, I developed a strong affinity for words. They are deep, complex, and have the ability to convey multiple messages. Now, as a creative … Continue reading Creative Business Dictionary: Creative
Get to Know Us – The Shop
We are four weeks into our Get To Know Us series! Have you been following along? So far I’ve shared the story of Nothing Past Nine and its name, as well as introduced myself and my sister – the two contributors to the shop. Now that you know us, it’s about time I shared a … Continue reading Get to Know Us – The Shop
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