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I have been thinking about something: What if we are one question away from our next bold move?
Ask away, we need to move past the discomfort of unknowing and into the space where we allow ourselves to be brave and get the answers we need to create the businesses we want!
Top 5 Most-Loved Blog Posts of 2025 for Artists and Product Makers
Before we head into 2026, let’s revisit the top 5 most-loved blog posts of 2025! From packaging tea towels to connecting with retailers and getting started in art licensing, these posts are packed with creative business insights and manufacturing tips.
What 10 Years of Tea Towels Taught Me
After 10 years of designing and selling tea towels, I’ve learned a lot about manufacturing, packaging, margins, and what makes a product line work. In this post, I share the top lessons every product-based business owner should know before creating their own textile products.
From DIY to Done: My 5-Year Journey to Perfecting Belly Bands for My Products
Struggling with packaging for your products? Learn how I went from DIY printing my own belly bands to outsourcing for a polished, professional finish—after five years of trial and error. In this blog post, I break down the best printing methods, outsourcing tips, and the key lessons I learned to streamline my packaging and boost my brand. Whether you're a small business owner or an artist selling custom products, this post will help you find the best way to produce high-quality belly bands without the hassle. Read more to get my top recommendations!
How do I package a tea towel?
Belly bands, hang tags, or factory packaging? How I package my tea towels for wholesale and markets — including the budget version I started with.
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