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Code for Crafters :: Images 101

Code for Crafters :: Images 101

By tara on March 10, 2010

You asked for it! Basics. I’m going to *attempt* to teach you a few things via video tutorial. This is my very first attempt and I know it needs work – but I also know you need this information!
Fair warning, you’ll need to turn your speakers up.
In this short slideshow, you’ll learn the basic parts [...]

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my story

my story

By tara on March 9, 2010

from formspring:
How did you go from studying religion in college to being Scoutie Girl?

My personal journey from high school to college, college to full-time work, and full-time work to mom to career, has been a convoluted one. I’m flattered that you’d even ask! But if my story can:

help you to understand me better. or
inspire one [...]

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great question! blogging controversial topics

By tara on March 4, 2010

From formspring:
I am a Christian and I don’t necessarily want to market my art to Christians. But it is hard for me not to talk about God on my blog. Do I just not go there, or do I just share who I am because it is authentic? Feeling torn.
Great question! It comes back to [...]

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everything i learned about blogging i learned from picture books

everything i learned about blogging i learned from picture books

By tara on March 1, 2010

So, that’s not really true. Everything I know about blogging, I learned through experience and from reading the typical professional blogging blogs like Problogger and [insert your favorite Problogger copy]. The truth is, that kind of information doesn’t really click for most creative type bloggers. Whether your gig is selling your craft on Etsy, writing [...]

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great question! finding your niche.

By tara on February 28, 2010

i got an excellent question in my formspring box after last week’s post on comments:
How do you know what blog is a good fit to target for your shop? I feel somewhat like I am shooting arrows into the dark. Do you have any suggestions to make the selection process easier?
this is such a fabulous [...]

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