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157 results for title/quit-your-day-job

Quit Your Day Job: CricketsCreations

“I won’t replicate another’s designs or stray too far from my heart’s work. I believe there’s plenty of success to go around.”— Celeste Myers

Quit Your Day Job: Lucy Blaire Creations

“I love that moment on my workroom floor with my sketchbook, rulers, and a page full of math equations.” — Lucy Blaire

Quit Your Day Job: Colette Paperie

“Be ridiculous, be fun and enjoy it all. Life is too short to be stuck in a cubicle.” — Keli Catalano

Quit Your Day Job: whichgoose

“I remember looking at Etsy for the first time and feeling this weird sense of destiny.” — Emily Zych

Quit Your Day Job: Steel Petal Press

“It always helps to love what you do. Passion and sincerity are key ingredients to success.” – Shayna Katherine Norwood



Quit Your Day Job: Manzanita Kids

“Now that I’m directing my creative process, I feel fulfilled in a way I never did before.” – David and Adrienne Minnery

Quit Your Day Job: TuckooandMooCow

“Don’t turn your life-long hobby into your job. Find something you like to do, but that is separate from what you do to disengage.”

Quit Your Day Job: Two Back Flats

“I came to the realization that every one of my work experiences could directly translate and be useful for my shop.” – Jasika Scruggs

Quit Your Day Job: Vntage Queen

“Everything isn’t going to be perfect 100% of the time. It’s how you handle that unfortunate situation that counts.” – Ashley Williams

Quit Your Day Job: Red Marionette

“One felt critter design to match every animal in the world would be a great achievement!” – Kelli Christensen

Quit Your Day Job: Mae Chevrette Art

“Very big, amazing things wait for us in all areas of life if we are brave enough reach out for them.” – Mae Chevrette

Quit Your Day Job: Mrs. Jones’ Soapbox

“I started my business because I think it’s important to limit our exposure to synthetic chemicals. I wanted to provide an alternative.” – Jamie Jones

Quit Your Day Job: The Vermont Branch Company

“For us, the challenge is balancing our pursuit of an agrarian lifestyle and supporting our family.” – Tonya & Mike Gunn

Quit Your Day Job: jimbobart

“I am not that interested in making money, but do aspire to have enough to pay the bills and allow me to continue doing what I’m doing.” – James Ward

Quit Your Day Job: marymaryhandmade

“When people see my work, they think about objects that have meaning to them. It’s really satisfying to make someone’s idea a reality.” – Mary Walke