It's about moving on, loving people and moving on !

I like that everyone here is very professional. As a small artist, even in a small company, it's sometimes hard to find the line between business and people. As a business person, how much should I share my feelings? How much should I share as an individual?

While I have written extensively on this topic and have long hesitated to publish, I think it's important to talk about these things, especially now that many people are experiencing the same issues and when burnout is becoming a bigger problem - especially in the arts, where information is on the table. Do what you love and you'll never work again in your life. This is very important. 

So I joined the conversation, even if it meant being a little more human than I'd like.

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Given the title and everything I've said so far, it's probably obvious that I've struggled with burnout. It's a combination of gradual and sudden changes. For a while, it felt like I had too much to do to keep up with everything, and lately, it's felt like I've had a hard time focusing on anything else. Some people think of burnout as a break, time for yourself, but in reality, burnout can affect every part of your life. It's a suffocating feeling when life takes over everything and you lose the ability to find joy and meaning in anything, especially when it's something that makes you tired.

Artists tend to ascribe a human value to their work - whether healthy or not (and usually not), but it's often an unavoidable reality of creative life. If you don't see the value in your work and feel that what you create is forced and unsatisfying, that your human values are tied to your work, it can have a very negative impact ........

I realized that my personal burnout has a lot to do with the vicious cycle of trying to please others that I've been in my whole life. I'm afraid of letting clients down and taking on more work than I can handle. The alternative is to work less and turn down projects, but then I burn myself out and people get even more frustrated, and I want to make up for it by taking on more responsibility. I'm trying to cut this cycle in half by continuing to work as much as possible without assignments and limiting assignments to one project a month, but since I had a really bad period where I got more assignments than I could handle, I don't think I can get assignments as often as I should in my current situation.

I can't stop myself from taking on too much work when I do it.

What does this mean for my future work? The first step is that I will rarely offer assignments (I have to limit myself to one or two projects at a time), but I don't know what the next step will be yet. If I want to continue to do creative work full-time, I need to rediscover the joy that got me there. I guess if I want to create something that brings joy to others, I need to feel the joy in creativity that I've lost over the past year and a half. In the near future, I want to focus on creating things that make me happy, and that may mean more experimental projects and OOAK products. I'm looking forward to it and hope you will continue to support me on my journey to find the joy that inspired me to create the jumper in the first place. Despite my deteriorating mental health, I can't thank you enough for your support. To the other artists who have suffered severe burns, I wish you the best of luck with your recovery and assure you that you are not alone.

The online marketplace is fantastic and allows artists of all kinds to make a living from their art......  However, I have noticed a sad trend: people are not willing to pay a fair price in this online art industry.  Sometimes because they don't think they should be paid well for their "hobby," sometimes because they don't trust their work, and sometimes because they don't know how to set a price! This is a complicated topic, but I'd like to try to explain it a little.

A quick disclaimer: I am by no means a business expert, and while I have tried to keep this post generic, I am a textile artist, so most of my opinions/experiences come from that perspective.  What I write here may not apply to everyone and in every situation!

Why would I want more?

There are two main reasons not to underestimate yourself: for yourself and for the art industry in general. For a long time, I underestimated myself: when I started, I was a teenager and didn't have many bills to pay, so I didn't think I needed a giant squishmallow and felt guilty for asking too much for my work.  Not only did I underestimate myself from the beginning, I often underestimated how long it would take me to complete the project.  Really?  Right now I am doing well because I am selling a lot, but my attitude towards billing quickly led to burnout and a hole in the project that I have been struggling to get out of.  When you sell a lot and don't make much money, you have to take on other projects to stay afloat, and the projects you wanted to don't come to fruition.  

On the other hand, if you sell your work at a lower price than your peers, you reduce the value of your work to the client: after all, it's a business, and the value is determined by the users.  Even if it's not malicious to undervalue, it will be harder for any artist in the industry to survive if they sell their work at prices that are too low like a mushroom squishmallow.

Customers are angry with you.  The situation is very serious.

Base price calculation and many advise artists to "calculate the amount they will earn per hour and estimate their time," but forget the first part, which is the most confusing.  How to calculate an hourly wage ????? Many opt for $10 because it's easy to calculate, but let's face it: that's not much for a skilled worker.

If art is just a part-time job and you have other sources of income, you don't need to do all this math, but I recommend finding out what the average wage is in your field and setting an hourly rate based on that to avoid being underpaid.  The same is true if you don't have to pay rent or bills (for example, if you are young and live with your parents), but want to make a living from art in the future. If you are a full-time artist and have to pay the bills, or if that is your goal, you should keep counting: First, add up all your annual expenses: rent, electricity, car, health insurance, food, etc. Malcolm squishmallow is one of the best plushies costumes out there.

Next, set aside some money for non-essential expenses.

 

 If you spend only the amounts listed above, you are in a bad situation in a bad month and cannot buy or save anything good.  Not good!!!! The amount depends on your lifestyle and needs, but I think 30-60% is a good percentage, but the decision is yours. Now is the time to think about your taxes.  We can probably say that you only add about 20% to your annual income, but if you want to be more precise, you can take a closer look at how much you have to pay in income tax in your country.  Make sure you set this amount aside at the end of each month, so you don't accidentally spend the money on taxes which has happened to me a few times or a frog squishmallow will be the best outfit.

Now you have a target for your gross annual income.  I say "target" because you will never reach your income in a small business.  But it's a good guide!  Now you want to know what your daily expenses and hourly expenses are.

popular plush fabric because of its wide range of colours and patterns.

Polyfil is a relatively cheap polyester-based filler. It has the disadvantage of being a little soft when lightly used, but it is suitable for a wide range of projects and is available in different quantities, making it a popular product for plush manufacturers.

Cotton or fabric scraps Instructions.

Cluster Stuff - this is harder to find and more expensive than Polyfil, but its spongy texture is very pleasant. Cluster Stuff fibers are not as bulky as Polyfil. Therefore, blankets filled with this material tend to be softer and more pliable. Memory foam is springy and bulky, with a "slowly growing" feel. It is not suitable for all projects, but it does have specific applications. Microspheres - these are similar to the small versions used in beanbags and give them a similar texture to beanbags without the extra weight.

Polyethylene granules - a hard plastic granule used to add weight to stuffed animals (useful for balancing stuffed animals that need to stand upright) or for making stuffed animals for children. It is often used in combination with fiber fillers, as stuffed animals filled with polyethylene balls only can be very hard and heavy. Sewing machine - you can sew stuffed animals by hand, but a sewing machine is quicker. Any machine will do as you usually only need straight stitches to make velvet.

Felt materials are available in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and white.

Embroidery machines - You can also embroider by hand, but it's much slower and you'll never get the professional look of machine embroidery. There are many machines on the market that can sew and embroider!  Obviously, embroidery machines are very expensive and usually start at around $350.

Scissors - You need very sharp scissors to cut fabrics, especially thick fabrics like mink or faux fur. You can buy them at any sewing shop or in the sewing aisle of stores like Walmart. A sewing knife is extremely important for beginners, mistakes will happen, and having a sewing knife will make it easier to fix them! This is the most important thing. Thread - normal cotton or polyester thread is ideal for sewing scales. 

Embroidery floss - If you're going to embroider your plush, you'll need embroidery floss (for hand embroidery) or machine embroidery floss, which is finer and shinier than normal sewing thread.

Embroidery sticks - If you are machine embroidering, you will also need embroidery sticks!  You'll need a slotted embroidery stamp to place under the fabric, and for soft fabrics such as wool or silk, you'll need a water-soluble slotted embroidery stamp to prevent the fabric threads from showing through the stitching (usually looks like a clear plastic that dissolves in water). Safety eyes and noses are plastic eyes found in many children's toys. Their front and back are firmly attached to both sides of the fabric, making them safe for children.

Fabric glue - Fabric glue adheres firmly to fabric and is usually washable (check the packaging), making it ideal for applying to fabric and small pieces. However, never try to use glue to repair seams. Not too strong. You are here. Home / DIY / Crafts / Old craft with plush rainbows for kids.

Easy craft with plush rainbows for kids. This post about easy rainbow plush crafts for kids contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission for these links at no extra cost. For more information, visit my dedicated page. This handmade rainbow blouse for kids is perfect! See how easy it is to make a beautiful rainbow blouse from a handful of felt and no needles or thread. Seamless crafts for kids. With sunflowers, lollipops, and rainbows... I wonder what else we need in our lives. My kids love stuffed animals and plush toys, so just in time for St. Patrick's Day, we pulled out the glue gun and made a seamless rainbow. These seamless plush toys are so cute, that you don't even have to wait for St. Patrick's Day. These rainbows can be made by kids all year long. All you need is glue and felt, so make it quick.

Seamless Velvet Cover and Seamless blouse for kids

Let's take a look at the few items needed to make a seamless felt sweater. These items can be purchased very cheaply at your local craft store.

1) First cut out the bottom of the rainbow. To create the rainbow, we made two identical white felt cubes. These two pieces need to be identical, as they will be the base for the animals to fill in. Now you need to make the wings of the rainbow. Gradually cut the cubes into small pieces so that you can easily stack them on top of each other. Start with the largest red loop, then make smaller loops as you go. Place a sheet of hot glue on the edge of one of the white half-cubes. Leave about a centimeter free, as this is where the trim will be placed. Place another piece of white felt on the corresponding side.

 Press it down until it dries and tightens.

Find the hole in the felt and insert the padding or towel. Put in the wool and make sure it is full. Make sure it is full. 6. Apply glue to the hole and press it down firmly. You now have a small white pillow to build a rainbow on. Glue the rainbow wing in place. Suddenly, your rainbow pillow comes to life. Just apply hot glue and press it down. Simple rainbow pattern and seamless craft. A child's rainbow-colored toy with no sewing comes to life. It can be left as is. However, we wanted to add some clouds. We simply cut clouds out of white felt and glued them to each side of the rainbow.

When the clouds were dry and glued together, the rainbow the kids made was complete. You can add any decorations you want. Do you want to add a face? Do you want to hang it on a ribbon? Go for it!

You can use the stuffed friends as pillows or glue them on sticks and attach them to plants. You can hang them on a ribbon or add a few drops of essential oil and use them as an air freshener for your car. Believe it or not, there are many ways to use this product.

Since rainbows can't be absent from your life, check out more rainbow crafts made by kids. Whatever the reason for this craft, it will certainly add color to your project.

We hope to see you there and at Rainbow Craft.

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I thought I'd share with you not only what I use, but also everything I know about soft goods and buying them. This applies to all types of sewing but may include others.

Felt is a fabric often used by beginners because it is very cheap, but in practice, it is not at all suitable for beginners. Many artists successfully use felt for their works, but its lack of elasticity makes it difficult to work and does not allow for mistakes. Its lack of elasticity, however, has advantages for experienced seamstresses who want a softer fabric that can be carefully adjusted with a binder, and the lack of a "flat" side makes it suitable for hair, for example.

Cotton ... This material was once used for making plush but has fallen out of favor due to its lack of softness and elasticity and its tendency to tear if not handled properly. Although cotton itself is rarely used, it is still a popular fabric for plush because of its wide variety of colors and patterns.

Popular plush fabric because of its wide range of colors and patterns.

If you want a softer texture than leather or fabric, imitation suede is the best choice. Since there are many different types of suede, often simply referred to as "suede" (although real suede is made of leather and therefore not suitable for tops), it is advisable to order samples and try them on before making a decision. Many suede imitations are not stretchy, making them a bit more difficult for beginners to handle, but they do blend and combine well.

Wool is one of the best fabrics for beginners because it is soft, relatively inexpensive, stretchy, flexible, and available in a wide variety of colors and patterns. Personally, I'm not a big fan of wool because it's difficult to cut and sew, but many people are excited about wool and consider it a great fabric for beginners. I don't like working with wool. Different brands of wool fabrics have different stretching properties, so try them out and find a fabric you like.

the lack of elasticity has advantages for experienced.

Norica is the most popular fabric for plush, and for good reason. It's very soft and plush, but its fine structure makes it suitable for a multitude of tasks and it's relatively easy to handle. Minky is usually a two-way stretch, but recently it's also a four-way stretch and is happily used for moccasins (at the time of writing this care article, it's still hard to find anything but moccasins: ......). The downside of Minky is that it is quite expensive, between $11 and $15 per yard, and is usually only available online in a few different colors. Minky is also available in a wide variety of textures and colors.

Many people associate faux fur with blouses, but its use is limited. Faux fur is very dense, difficult to work with and not at all flexible, so it is very difficult to get perfectly soft fur. It is mainly used for simple stuffed animals without much decoration, artificial dolls, long hair, and animal hair, but it is sometimes made from other fabrics. The advantage of faux fur is that its softness can mask the weaknesses of the seams, and the finished faux fur product is very soft and interesting. Synthetic leather is very expensive, starting at $20 per yard, but it is possible to buy handmade leather in smaller sizes.