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I am Diane Palmer, and live in Ontario, Canada. I have been in the arts and crafts business for over 15 years and love creating by night and by day I am a book keeper!

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Business > Small & Home Business Low-cost ways to market your craft business: 4 of 4
You have to get creative when looking for free and low cost ways to market your craft business. Depending on what you make in your craft business, you could start with friends and family, they will always be your best supporters, as they want you to succeed. As an example, if you make great unique jewelry, or scarves, or sew ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business The pros and cons of relatives going into business together: 4 of 4
No, I don't think relatives should go into business together.It is too hard to keep business and personal life separate, and there will be this tendency to talk about business, during family hours and visa versa. A lot of this, depends on how close a relative you are talking about. If you both live in the same house, then thi... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) The problem with personal finance books: 3 of 3
The problem with personal finance books, is that they don't allow for the "human factor". The fact that we are emotional beings, and that we need rewards and encouragement along the way, to help us with our financial goals, are not usually covered in these personal finance books.On paper, it all sounds good, you get excited, ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Sewing space: Tips for designing a sewing center: 3 of 3
Depending on how much space you have, this is a great idea for a sewing center and also storage.I don't know about you, but a layout table has always been my biggest problem, when it came to sewing, I always ended up on the kitchen table, bent over, as I find the table to low.For my sewing center, I created a table that is at... More..
Hobbies & Games > Craft Painting How to stipple: 3 of 3
If your project requires stippling... then here is a couple of different ways..I have found the best brushes for the stipple effect, were those short little brushes you get with home stencil sets.. They are stiff and can be held upright.When you load the brush with paint, have a old rag or lots of paper towels handy, to liter... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Craft ideas for clay pots: 3 of 3
Toad HomeTake your clay pot, and turn it upside down, now draw a half moon or oval near the rim edge. Now being very careful, take a dremel tool and slowly sand the area until you have a hole formed without breaking the pot. This takes some patience, but it can be done if you sand slowly with the small tool. This has now form... More..