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Why You Should Share Your Work at the NC Museum of Art—And How To Apply

Heather Bunker
January 31, 2025

The Raleigh Handmade Market 2017

Heather Bunker
January 31, 2025

You need to create user personas for your handmade business

Heather Bunker
January 31, 2025

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Why You Should Share Your Work at the NC Museum of Art—And How To Apply

The North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh is looking for new and talented collaborators—Apply now!
Heather Bunker
January 5, 2025

The Raleigh Handmade Market 2017

Recapping my experience at The Raleigh Handmade Market, highlighting my favorite vendors, their inspiring stories, and key business insights.
Heather Bunker
September 28, 2017

You need to create user personas for your handmade business

Having well crafted user personas will help you speak to your customers hearts.
Heather Bunker
June 23, 2023

Why You Need To Do A S.W.O.T Analysis For Your Handmade Business

Understanding your strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace will put you ahead.
Heather Bunker
April 23, 2025

What Is Your Handmade Business's Secret Sauce - Or Differentiator?

Set your handmade business apart with a clear Unique Selling Proposition (USP) that makes you memorable, attracts customers, and helps you grow—without a massive marketing budget.
Heather Bunker
June 23, 2021

Throwback Thursday: Projects From My Past

Reflecting on past projects reminds me how much I’ve grown as a designer and still love creating.
Heather Bunker
March 15, 2017

The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Trusting God’s Timing in Your Creative Business

If you're feeling burned out and stuck in the hustle, this will help you focus on what truly matters and find peace in trusting God's timing for your creative work.
Heather Bunker
June 10, 2024

Why Etsy Shouldn’t Be Your Only Solution as a Creative Business Owner

If you're relying solely on Etsy to grow your creative business, it's time to take control and diversify your strategy to protect your profits and brand.
Heather Bunker
February 19, 2025

Let's Talk About You And The Makers List

Free promotion and good conversation. Sign up for an interview time and share your story.
Heather Bunker
March 15, 2025

How to Sell Art Without Social Media

Get your products in front of the right faces without social media.

Holiday Promo Ideas For Your Handmade Business

Want to make your handmade business shine this holiday season? This blog post is packed with creative, proven holiday promotions to help you boost sales, attract loyal customers, and spread some festive cheer—starting now!
Heather Bunker

How to stop the scroll and get your art seen

Want to create brand messages that instantly captivate and stop the scroll? Here are 8 powerful ways to grab attention in just 2 seconds—read on!
Heather Bunker

Time Management Tips Every Artist Needs

Discover the time management hacks that will help you unleash your creativity and finally make the most of every moment in your busy artistic life.
Heather Bunker
March 22, 2025

Let's Talk About You And The Makers List

Free promotion and good conversation. Sign up for an interview time and share your story.
Heather Bunker
March 15, 2025

The Handmade Business - Where To Start?

Ready to turn your handmade hobby into a thriving business? Discover the real, no-fluff steps to get started and build a brand that stands out!
Heather Bunker
March 13, 2025

Designing Your Brand: A Simple, Effective Process for Creative Entrepreneurs

Ready to take your creative business to the next level? Discover how a structured design process can help you build a strong, authentic brand that drives growth and customer loyalty.
Heather Bunker
March 12, 2025

Let's Talk About You And The Makers List

Free promotion and good conversation. Sign up for an interview time and share your story.
Heather Bunker
March 15, 2025

Designing Your Brand: A Simple, Effective Process for Creative Entrepreneurs

Ready to take your creative business to the next level? Discover how a structured design process can help you build a strong, authentic brand that drives growth and customer loyalty.
Heather Bunker
March 12, 2025

11 Valentines Gifts For The Maker In Your Life

Here is a list of items your maker or artist friend will be sure to love.
Heather Bunker
November 3, 2024

The Myth of Work-Life Balance: Trusting God’s Timing in Your Creative Business

If you're feeling burned out and stuck in the hustle, this will help you focus on what truly matters and find peace in trusting God's timing for your creative work.
Heather Bunker
June 10, 2024

Why You Need To Do A S.W.O.T Analysis For Your Handmade Business

Understanding your strengths and weaknesses in the marketplace will put you ahead.
Heather Bunker
April 23, 2025

Time Management Tips Every Artist Needs

Discover the time management hacks that will help you unleash your creativity and finally make the most of every moment in your busy artistic life.
Heather Bunker
March 22, 2025

Let's Talk About You And The Makers List

Free promotion and good conversation. Sign up for an interview time and share your story.
Heather Bunker
March 15, 2025

The Handmade Business - Where To Start?

Ready to turn your handmade hobby into a thriving business? Discover the real, no-fluff steps to get started and build a brand that stands out!
Heather Bunker
March 13, 2025

Little Branch Farms

Discover how Kelly Maxwell transforms raw, sustainably sourced wood into stunning custom furniture pieces that blend rustic charm with modern design, and why his hands-on, family-focused approach makes each creation truly unique.
Heather Bunker
October 2, 2028

Let's Talk About You And The Makers List

Free promotion and good conversation. Sign up for an interview time and share your story.
Heather Bunker
March 15, 2025

The Maker’s List - Meet Rock and Doll

Christina and Ilya from Rock and Doll create unique, handcrafted needlepoint dolls, blending art, creativity, and resilience to build a successful international business despite challenges.
Heather Bunker
February 20, 2022

Kitchen Kandy - The Metal Shop Meets The Kitchen

Beautiful kitchen eye candy for homes all across America.
Heather Bunker
November 1, 2019

7 Branding Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Creative Business (And Making Me Cringe)

You might be an incredible artist, but if your branding is a hot mess, no one is going to remember (or buy) your work—let’s fix that.
Heather Bunker
April 3, 2025

Let's Talk About You And The Makers List

Free promotion and good conversation. Sign up for an interview time and share your story.
Heather Bunker
March 15, 2025

The Handmade Business - Where To Start?

Ready to turn your handmade hobby into a thriving business? Discover the real, no-fluff steps to get started and build a brand that stands out!
Heather Bunker
March 13, 2025

Crafting the Perfect Name: Setting Your Handmade Brand Up for Success

Your handmade creations are ready—now let’s make sure your business name sets you up for success.
Heather Bunker
July 3, 2023

Ditch the burnout, charge what you're worth, and build a six-figure creative business—without sacrificing your passion or freedom.

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