Tag Archives: Handmade

The Problem With “Handmade”

Lela Barker

  I realize that I might be marching myself in front of a firing squad by asserting that there’s an issue with the concept of “handmade” in an article designed to be shared amongst the handmade community. After all, I’m a handmade maker myself and I’ve built a nice little consulting business supporting other makers…

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Meet the Maker – Kelsie Macray of Beast + Babe

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Kelsie Macray of Beast + Babe, a brand of dog collars and leashes that are handmade using artisan and vintage fabrics in Los Angeles, California. Welcome, Kelsie! LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Kelsie: I had made some cool dog leashes…

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Meet the Maker – Jason Burton of Burton & Levy

Chloe Tate

This week in our Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Jason, the bearded, peanut-butter-loving creative behind Burton & Levy!     LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Jason: My inspiration was this question: “Can I be an effective boss and community leader?” I’ve been a maker, a teacher, and…

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Meet the Maker – Sally Peek of Nana by Sally

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re chatting with Sally, the incredibly talented, entrepreneurial designer behind Nana by Sally!     LBC: What inspired you to take your leap as an entrepreneur? Sally: Demand. I made a few bags and people liked them. Otherwise, I would not have taken the leap! I…

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Meet the Maker – Lynn Elko of Emma’s Friends Soaps & Lotions

Chloe Tate

This week in our ongoing Meet the Maker series, we’re getting to know Lynn, the woman, mother, and big hearted entrepreneur behind the brand Emma’s Friends Soaps & Lotions. This is a brand that is near and dear to our heart and we absolutely adore what Lynn is working towards, and working for.     LBC: What…

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