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5 Best Summer Art & Craft Shows In The Flathead
Those of you living in the South probably wish you could find a shady spot and hibernate with a cold glass of sweet tea during the months of July and August, but here in Montana, things are hopping. Our short Montana summers are the perfect time for outdoor art and craft shows, and Flathead Valley has no shortage of them. In this post, I'm giving you the list of five biggest and best shows in the area, so if you're visiting Glacier National Park this summer, you might want to time your visit around one (or more of these shows). -
Behind The Scenes: Shipping Is Not An Afterthought
How do you feel and what do you think when you order a pricey leather bag online, and when the package gets in, you discover your bag wrapped in old newspapers and stuffed with used Walmart plastic bags? Right! Me too.
With that in mind, I set out to create a pleasant unboxing experience for everyone who orders jewelry or accessories from Buckaroo Bling. Today, I am letting you peek behind the scenes to see what goes into creating suitable branded packaging.
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How To Choose The Right Necklace For Your Neckline
When choosing a necklace to wear, you should always consider the type of neckline on the outfit you'll be wearing with that necklace. Not all necklace lengths and styles play well with all types of necklines, and today, I will give you a few practical tips to always choose the right combination. -
To Show Or Not To Show - What A Silly Question!
There comes a point for every artist and craftsperson when we start considering the value of exhibiting at live events. Art shows, craft shows, pop-up shops, trunk shows, wholesale trade shows, and in-home parties all fall into this category. On one hand, getting more exposure for our work is a no-brainer, but on the other, putting ourselves (and our work) out there and dealing with the expense and effort needed to participate in live events can be quite scary, especially if we are doing it for the very first time. So, what should be done? -
Jumping Through Hoops
Part of life as an artist and a maker is applying for shows. Although there are some similarities in the process, different shows have different rules and requirements, and sometimes, making sure one meets those requirements feels like jumping through hoops. -
Behind The Scenes - Product Photography
Makers generally have a hard time photographing their own products, and I am no exception. I know that the background in those product photos has to be pure white, but I have a hard time getting it that way. Don't even get me started on lifestyle photos! -
5 Ways to Say, "I Love You" Like A Cowboy
With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, I have compiled five ways for those of you, procrastinating man folk, to say a heartfelt, "I love you" to the love of your life, and do it like a real cowboy. Some of them require you to loosen your purse strings, while others will cost you only a bit of your time and effort. So, read on, cowboy! -
If At First You Don't Succeed...
Beginning of a new year is usually time when all of us look back and recap the happenings from the year gone by, and lessons learned from them. I didn't need to read the year end retail and sales related articles to know what was happening in the last two months of 2018. I experienced all of it first hand. -
All Husbands Are Not Supermen, But Every Wife Is A Superwoman
Did you know you were sharing your life with a superwoman? You might be thinking that, once you leave for work, she lounges around all they long, and house gets cleaned magically, dinner gets cooked automatically, and chores get done all by themselves. -
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