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Maidfetish: Pins Representing Art and Self-Expression

"I like to be able to express my love for lingerie and female form via art." Jem of Maidfetish

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Embody Bee: Approaching Bees with Love and Respect

"I strive to create a kind of mutual relationship with bees, a sort of sensual and spiritual love affair." Emily, founder of Embody Bee

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How to Ship a Package: A Guide for Ecommerce Merchants

Getting your shipping right will do wonders for your brand and your bottom line. Here's how to calculate rates, select the right materials and label packages.

Creatives: Grandview Collective x Liv3

“My favorite part of each project is the beginning stage where we work together to uncover the qualities that make the business unique and stand apart from their competitors. My second favorite part of the design process is launching the new brand and seeing it come to life.” – Stephanie

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Captain Gee: Bright, Bold, Sustainable Clothes for Kids

"I believe a well-thought packaging will connect a brand more with the consumers in creating a fun experience." Fasihah, founder of Captain Gee

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Sharing the Happy through Embroidery with Pastel Atelier

"It’s important to shape the present in such a way that a future worth living is possible." Betül, founder of Pastel Atelier

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Swapping sustainably with The Swoondle Society

Jen Zuklie, founder of The Swoondle Society talks about striking the balance between leading with sustainability and building an approachable, joyful brand.

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Bopotin: Cloth Nappies for a Worry-free Future

"My take on things is to convert most parents to cloth diapers because a baby alone uses a ton of disposable diapers!" Marine, founder of Bopotin

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10 Unique Ways to Use Custom Cards in Your Packaging

Custom cards are a great way to use a packaging insert to connect more meaningfully with your customers. Need a little inspiration? Here's 10 ideas for how to use them.

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Maroc the Label: Celebrating Women with Carefully Handmade Sandals

"I think the effects of fast fashion and factory-made objects are finally being realized. I value knowing the origins & impacts of my purchases." Georgia, founder of Maroc the Label

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Cultural Comfort Dishes with The Stock Pot

"Make food that you love, that you would pay for. That sounds cliche, but connecting with food is what brings people together." Ian and Courtney of The Stock Pot

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Arun Soy Candle: Eco-friendly Flicker of Happiness

My vision is to keep creating candles that can make people happy and relaxed, while also being environmentally conscious." Bell, founder of Arun Soy Candle

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Six Financial Options for Growing Your Business

Taking your business to the next level often requires an upfront capital investment. Our friends at Kickfurther detail six of these options available to you.

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Side by Side: Eco-Conscious EDC for the Busy and Always On-the-Go

"Inspired by today’s digital nomad, we make products that are smart and functional to help streamline any journey, from daily commute to long-haul travels." Antoine, founder and CEO of Side by Side

Creatives: The Luxe Co x Wylde

“When you operate authentically and are true to your values, work is always fun. We are eternally grateful for all the gorgeous women and incredible business owners we get to meet, support, work and succeed with!” - Tina

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Mary Sanche: Hand-painted Stationeries Inspired by Earth's Natural History

"I think that I just have too many ideas and too much love of art and design that I have to share it with the world, through the products I create." Mary Sanche

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Slowing down with Seed & Sprout

We caught up with Audrey Gater, Seed & Sprout's Head of Marketing, to chat home-composting tips, new product development, and why they launched an online publication.

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Mesh & Cloth: Sharing the Unique Beauty of Ceramics to the World

"I believe in leaving the world better than I found it." Elisabetta, founder of Mesh & Cloth

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How to Find Balance as an Entrepreneur: A Q&A with Mike Zeller

It can be hard to balance running a business with everyday life. Business architect Mike Zeller shares his tips for getting your mindset and strategy right.

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The Joys of Surface Pattern Design with Tracey Wirth

Tracey Wirth was not born into the digital age, so to be become a professional designer she had to learn and develop. In this feature, Tracey shares her top tips and unique insights into the magical world of Surface Pattern Design.

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Quinn's Pins: Buying and Collecting to Designing Her Own

"Designing a product and seeing people wanting to have one of their own feels so rewarding, and I love seeing my products making people smile." Ella, founder of Quinn's Pins

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Packaging is an Art: 5 Eye-Catching Ways To Illustrate Your Packages

Blush highlights 5 unique ways of using illustration to make your packaging design stand-out and enhance your brand identity.

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DrawInk Designs: Magnifying Joy with Patterns and Doodles

"I take inspiration from the world around me. So much of my work is pattern-based, and I find inspiration in the little things, especially in nature." Georgie, founder of DrawInk Designs

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How Thinking Small Helped The Big Fake Wedding

The Big Fake Wedding is a bridal show alternative complete with a meaningful vow renewal, light bites and a reception. CEO, Jennifer Ammons, shares how the TBFW team successfully adapted to include micro weddings in their offering in 2020, upholding the sentiment that love is never cancelled.

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Kandilá Candle & Co: Resonating with Culture and Bringing Back Memories of Home

"As cheesy as it is, we go by the saying of 'when you love what you do, everything else follows' and I'm convinced that's one of the key foundations when starting a business or with anything really," Ana of Kandilá Candle & Co