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Sorry.

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Things have been pretty quiet around here.  I apologize for that.  Part of the reason for that is because I’ve been apologizing over at CraftyCon, too.  It was like a perfect storm of circumstances and we’re not going to be able to do it.  No CraftyCon.  I’ve been depressed, sad, sick, and anxious for the past couple of weeks thinking about how this has to happen.  I’ve been feeling pretty sorry for myself but I’m going to stop it now.  Time to look toward the future and move on to the next big thing.  For me, today, that’s laundry.

Win a Ticket to CraftyCon 2010!

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Want to win a ticket to CraftyCon?  It will just take five minutes of your time.  To be eligible to win, all you need to do is complete the following survey:

CraftyCon Survey


No purchase necessary to win.  Eligibility determined by completing survey.  You have until 11:59pm CST on May 16, 2010 to enter.  Winner will be notified by email by May 18, 2010.  You must be at least 18 years of age to enter.  Odds of winning determined on number of valid entries received.  One entrant will win a registration to CraftyCon 2010 valued at $599.00.  Void where prohibited by law.

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CraftyCon Discount For All!

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As one of the organizers of CraftyCon, it is my pleasure to announce a special deal!  Here’s the post we put up on our event site so you can go and take advantage of the deal.  The price is good all month.

Just ‘cause you’re crafty and awesome, we are offering you the best deal on CraftyCon starting today and continuing through the end of May.  Now you can get an additional $50 off! All you have to do is go to our registration page and enter the code: ‘craftycon50’ at check out. You know you’re coming anyway, so why not save a little dough? Early bird registration will end on May 31, 2010.

CraftyCon is not just an event, but a movement. Imagine 500 handcrafters under one roof.  Bloggers, Etsy shop owners, and indie craft sellers like YOU, all hosting and participating in professionally facilitated conversations about the industry and business of making.  We are so excited about the incredible line up of speakers we have booked so far.  More are being added everyday, so keep checking that list!

CraftyCon will offer on-site pitch sessions with publishers, hands-on photography lessons, business plan advice from the experts, and superb how-to knowledge from marketing and legal experts who know their stuff.  You will leave CraftyCon having added concrete, measurable value and growth to your creative business. When you aren’t in one of the three educational tracks being offered, you can chill out in the Creative Hub and get your craft on.  Or you can hob-nob with the celebrities and experts in our Networking Lounge with free WiFi.

All of your meals and snacks are included with your ticket price. We will be working hard and playing hard.  Everyone will leave CraftyCon with amazing swag… and parties, heck ya there will be parties!  You just wait.  CraftyCon is an event you don’t want to miss!

We have unbeatable sponsors that are so excited to interact with our participants. These amazing companies understand the professional maker and are looking forward to getting our opinions and build professional relationships.

So register now, and bring a friend! With a price like this registration will fill quickly, and we only have 500 slots available.  We’ve also secured a limited block of beautiful rooms at the Marriot O’Hare for only $89/night!  It’s a huge savings and we recommend you book soon to ensure your spot.  Reserve online or call 1-866-614-8407 to book today– just be sure to let them know you’re with CraftyCon to get this special rate.

We’re looking forward to seeing you in October!

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CraftyCon Registration Now Open

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Are you ready? Registration is now open. We’ll be announcing our speakers and sponsors over the next several weeks. Let’s just say that attendees will be getting their money’s worth in products alone! If you are interested at all at making crafting or designing your business (or making your existing business even better)…you should do whatever it takes to get there.

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CraftyCon Call For Speakers

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We announced CraftyCon just over a week ago!  Today we’ve opened submissions for our call for speakers!  Wondering what to submit?

We’ve had to be a little bit sparse on the details as we’re finalizing our plans with sponsors but we want to give you a heads up on what kind of content we will be providing.

CraftyCon is “For Crafters, By Crafters.” and we want to make sure you play a huge role in its success.  We’re looking for authors, designers, crafters just starting out with their businesses, etsy shop owners, etc…  Do you have something you’ve learned the hard way in your craft business?  Have an innovative marketing idea you’d like to share?  Have tips on how to get published or pitch a book?  Are you a member of a crafty group in your area?  Certainly don’t limit yourself to these types of things…they are just to get you thinking!

Do you have someone in particular that you’d like to hear speak at the conference?  Let us know that, too!

We’ll see you in Chicago!

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CraftyCon Booth at the CHA Supershow

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Simone, Christy, and Sarah

We’re spending the weekend at the Supershow and we worked the CraftyCon booth in the Craft Critique sponsored Handmade Pavilion.  Phew.  That was a mouthful.  In retrospect, we should have taken these pictures at the beginning of the day, not the end.  We are all running on very little sleep and the switch to the west coast time isn’t helping.

we iz crazy, yo

We will be back at the booth again today. If you’re in Southern California, come and check us out at the Anaheim Convention Center! We’re giving away all sorts of crafty goodies…including a Gypsy or Cricut Expression and a Xyron Creatopia.

Maybe today we’ll be better prepared for our pictures.

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Announcing: CraftyCon 2010

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forcraftersbycrafters

It’s here!  It’s here!  The big announcement.  For the past couple of months I’ve been working with Deb (my partner on Toolulu), Sarah from Craft Critique, and Erin from Schlosser Designs to make this a reality.  CraftyCon is a craft conference you won’t want to miss!

It is going to be in Chicago, October 21-23.  It will be plum chuck full of craft celebrities and inspiration.  Consider it the chance to earn your crafting MBA.   You’ll have the opportunity to meet and interact with top names in the craft industry and find out what it really takes to make it in the craft world.

If you are serious about crafting, check it out.  Registration will open soon.  Make sure you sign up with your email address and we’ll let you know as soon as you can register!  We’ll have a great early bird deal you won’t want to miss out on.

Are you excited?

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