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Amazing Woman: 20 Inspirational Quotes from Strong Women You are an amazing woman, did you know that? Every once in a while, you need to remind yourself. I’ve rounded up a list of 20 quotes to provide the much-needed inspiration and reminder to believe in ourselves and take care of ourselves.  In order to show …

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Are you wondering how you can get a celebrity brand collaboration on Etsy? When I got this email from Etsy, I must admit I was a little bit shocked. Ok, let me admit I was completely shocked to see that in my inbox.  Ok so here’s what it’s all about. Etsy is collaborating with crafters, …

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Check out these 3 awesome Etsy sellers that are combining their hand crafted skills and entrepreneurship talents and running successful shops.   ​​*Affiliate links are included in this post. If you purchase any of these items using my links,  I will receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. The Ultimate Guide to Selling …

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As an illustrator, I’m always looking for inspiration anywhere I can find it. Sometimes, inspiration comes to me from other artists, crafters and entrepreneurs. ​ A great place to find inspiring sellers is Etsy. Etsy boasts a network of millions of entrepreneurs. Many of whom are Black women specializing in everything from vintage clothing, beauty products, jewelry, art …

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Ten Instagram Post Ideas for Creatives    by Naa Ardua Darfoor Flohic on July 4, 2017​Everyone knows that Instagram is great for sharing pictures but it can also be a great tool to promote your art. ​ In connection with a commissioned illustration for Sue B. Zimmerman “the Instagram Expert” I’m sharing my favorite Instagram post ideas for creative artists. …

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Who am I?I am becoming an illustrator. Wait, scratch that, I AM an illustrator. I have always been an artist but I guess somewhere in between moving to a new country, learning a new language, becoming a wife, a mother, and running a food truck business with my husband , I forgot about the artist. …

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Finally picked my 100 days project theme;  African prints! The 100 days project was started by the artist Elle Luna and it is a celebration of process that encourages everyone to participate in 100 days of making. The great surrender is the process; showing up day after day is the goal. For the 100–Day Project, it’s not about fetishizing finished products—it’s about the process. …

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Light it up blue in honor of national autism awareness day and autism acceptance month. Having lived with an autistic family member I know how difficult it can be to gain acceptance as an autistic person in a world that simply doesn’t understand. Today I’m lighting it up blue in honor of my cousin and …

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