Quit Your Day Job: MsSpanner
“Say yes to most things, but say no to some things. Trust your belly.” — Nicola Rowlands
“Say yes to most things, but say no to some things. Trust your belly.” — Nicola Rowlands
“I’m inspired every day by vintage items, bookstores and colors and patterns. Just looking at an interesting pattern can really drive my creativity.”
“I have learned to love the simple things in life and to stop and listen, instead of talking and running around doing nothing.” – Allan Young
“I guess you could say I’m reliving my own wedding planning experience through my customers everyday!” – Maile Ehlers
“Accepting that creativity is not and should not necessarily be on a constant flow has proved helpful.” – Iro Ivy
“If you want to make this a business, you have to treat it like one.” — Rebecca Mikan
It’s simple math: accounting for materials, labor, and expenses will allow you to reach your small business goals.
“A small part of me is actually there on the most important day of people’s lives. That’s extremely special.” – Tina
Out of dismal facts and figures comes a pointed question which no artist can avoid.
“Even if you’re afraid of being too niche, there are people looking for just that niche item.” — Emma McElfresh
“My first wedding gowns were for friends who despaired that there was nothing out there for them in traditional ‘gown-town.’” — Elizabeth Dye
“To sum it up, life forced me (or rather, gave me the chance) to step on an unknown and uncertain road.” —Judit Wild
“I love embroidery and most of all I am inspired by the traditional Ukrainian designs.” – Natalka Pavlysh
“I remember the first time I made a ring; something quickened in my soul.” — Tina
“One of my life goals has always been to be my own boss. I absolutely adore not having to report to anyone.” — Shelli Worley