The Magic of the HSCG: Why Community Matters
What do you think of when you hear the word Guild? If you’re anything like me, you probably weren’t quite sure what a guild was when you first heard of it. Furthermore, you might not have really...
View ArticleLocal Chapter Spotlight: California
The HSCG California Local Chapter is helmed by President Cindy Christ, Vice President John Mikrut, Treasurer Heidi Jaynes, and Secretary Mandy Gough. Recently, we asked the California Local Chapter...
View ArticleLocal Chapter Spotlight: Great Lakes
The HSCG Great Lakes Local Chapter is helmed by President Suzanne Finley, Vice President Steven Meka, Secretary Mary Ellen Quaine, and Treasurer Michelle Neathery. Recently, we asked the Great Lakes...
View ArticleLocal Chapter Spotlight: New York
The HSCG New York Local Chapter is helmed by President Stephanie Falsetta and Vice President Beth Byrne. Recently, we asked the New York Local Chapter leaders to share a collaborative view of their...
View ArticleLocal Chapter Spotlight: New England
The HSCG New England Local Chapter is helmed by President Marilyn Plummer, Vice President Barbara Baldinelli, Secretary Jennifer Hofmann, and Treasurer Deborah Miller. Recently, we asked the New...
View ArticleLocal Chapter Spotlight: New Jersey
The HSCG New Jersey Local Chapter is helmed by President Donna Pixton-Hacker, Vice President Thomas Naso, Secretary Maureen Morgan Sapnar, and Treasurer Carol Steinhauser. Recently, we asked the New...
View ArticleLocal Chapter Spotlight: Kentucky – So. Ohio
The HSCG Kentucky – So. Ohio Local Chapter is helmed by President Margaret Neff, Vice President Catherine McGinnis, Secretary Tracy Heppes, and Treasurer Lynne Akalin. Recently, we asked the Kentucky –...
View ArticleStarting an HSCG Local Chapter
We’ve been shining a spotlight on our current Local Chapters this week – California, Great Lakes, New York, New England, New Jersey, and Kentucky – So. Ohio. All of these chapters are maintained...
View ArticleMind Your Manners: Social Media Etiquette for Your Business
Social media; whether you love it or hate it on a personal level, its positive advertising potential is undeniable. A large majority of people, businesses, and organizations utilize at least one social...
View ArticleCommon Scents: Eucalyptus
In this edition of common scents, we will take a deeper look at a fan favorite: eucalyptus oil. Much like many of the oils we will discuss, eucalyptus has an extensive history of medicinal and healing...
View ArticleGrowing Your Business: 6 Things to Look for When Choosing a Trade Association
One thing that the majority of Handcrafters we’ve spoken to also voice is the loneliness of the industry.
View ArticleHow to (Politely) Speak to Mislabeling Handcrafters
Making handcrafted soap and cosmetics is a great way to let your creativity shine, but let’s face it-it’s a very time consuming, labor intensive process!
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