Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson
And what is a "creative" career?
Most people would say jobs producing art, music or dance are “creative.” Those of us who make sculpture or jewelry, write novels, design clothing, write advertising or illustrate books may also be labeled “creative” or a “creative type.”
Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson
It took a long time to get here. In fact we are not really here yet. But we are so close I can taste it. IndieMade® was an idea that came to me about five years ago. In the early 00s, I had designed and launched a couple of websites on my own--even one with a Paypal ™ shopping cart. I used Dreamweaver to design and ftp my files to my hosting company. I must say my site was easy to set up, yet time consuming and not so pretty. But functional…
Posted by Jennifer Rapp Peterson
This past fall, I had the privilege of attending my first Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago. This outdoor street craft fair was a spectacle to behold. Chicago is a wonder of a city, particularly in the summer, when it comes alive. That September Sunday was a glorious day—clarion blue sky, not too hot, with just a hint of fall in the air. I set out with my family—my husband, my daughter 3 ½ years old and my son 2 ½ and maybe you guessed it already—not exactly the best companions to see a craft fair that runs several city blocks.