Heidi’s Blog
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Painting Canvas Sides in Under 5 Minutes (Yes, Really)
Okay, confession time: I used to skip painting the sides of canvases. It felt like one more thing to do when I was already juggling a million brushes, trying to keep paint off my jeans, and making sure nobody accidentally grabbed my coffee instead of the water cup....
Paint Party Marketing That Actually Converts Browsers to Buyers
You've bought the paint supplies, watched the YouTube tutorials, and even mapped out your perfect paint party setup in your head. But when it comes to actually getting people to sign up and pay? That's where everything gets weird. You see the likes rolling in. People...
How to Create Art Kits That Sell While You Sleep
I get so excited talking about art kits because they're not just another "side hustle"... they're a real way for you to turn what you love into income that actually matters. I've watched my Paint Party Headquarters members go from wondering "could I really make money...
September 9-11: The Paint Party Event That Could Change Your Life (Registration Open NOW!)
Y'all, I'm practically bouncing off the walls excited about this! Registration is officially OPEN for Fall Ball Paint & Business Bootcamp, and I had to jump on here and tell you why this could be the game-changer you've been praying for. What if I told you that...
Stop Putting Your Creativity in a Box (There’s So Much More Money to Make)
Hey Creative BFF! I see you scrolling through social media, watching other women build successful creative businesses, and thinking "I wish I could do that." Maybe you've been stuck believing that paint parties are your only option for making money with your...
Why Your Paint Party Business Isn’t Growing (And How to Fix It)
Are you tired of dreaming about your paint party business but never making real progress? I get it. I've been there too. So many creative women feel stuck between wanting success and actually achieving it. The good news? The answer is simpler than you think. Why Most...
How to Do Email Marketing When You Hate Technology (Creative Business Edition)
Are you a creative business owner who started your paint party or craft business because you love making things? The last thing you want to deal with is confusing tech stuff like email marketing, right? Here's the truth: email marketing is one of the most important...
Want to Thrive This Busy Season? Start Preparing Now!
Right now, it’s hot, your kids are wild, and your creative business might feel more like a scattered hobby than a well-oiled machine. So the idea of planning for September through December might seem... premature. But here’s the truth: the women who feel calm and...
How to Host Your First Paint Party (Even If You’re Starting Simple)
Can I tell you a little secret? You don’t need a massive budget or brand-new supplies to host your first paint party. In fact, you probably already have everything you need to get started and get paid. If you’re thinking, “But I don’t have the money to buy all the...
A Little Mad, A Lot of Magic: Paint Party Business Live in Wonderland
What if I told you there’s a place where glitter is basically currency, your weird ideas are the main course, and everyone claps when you wear a painted prom dress to dinner? Well, you’re officially invited to that magical, slightly mad, completely creative world… and...
How to Do It Scared—Even When You Feel Completely Unqualified
Recently, I did something that scared me out of my mind—I walked into Ramsey Solutions Studios with a hand-painted gazelle under my arm, ready to pitch a creative partnership that blended art with financial freedom. It felt bold. It felt wild. And I absolutely had to...
Something Big Is Coming This Fall… and You’re Invited
Every fall, something truly magical happens—and no, it’s not just pumpkin spice lattes and flannel season (although we love those too). It’s Fall Ball—our annual 3-day online painting and business bootcamp that’s part art party, part biz-building bootcamp, and all...
How Creatives Like You Can Use AI Without Losing the Magic
If you've been hearing about AI and wondering if it's just for tech pros and corporate types, you're not alone. It can sound intimidating—especially when you're more into paintbrushes than platforms. But here’s the truth: AI isn’t here to take away your creativity....
Why Confidence Is a Skill (Not a Personality Trait)—And How Painting Can Help You Build It
Most people assume confidence is something you either have or you don’t. But after years of teaching paint parties, building a creative business from the ground up, and failing forward more times than I can count, here’s what I know for sure: Confidence isn’t born....
The Suck Zone Feels Like the End—But It’s Actually the Beginning of Real Growth
Let’s be real for a minute. Have you ever started something new—an MLM, a handmade craft biz, maybe even a side hustle that promised “freedom”—and it didn’t work out? Yeah. Me too. I remember what it felt like when people would look at me sideways and say things like,...
Hat Painting Party in Franklin: A Powerful Lesson in Networking
This week, I had the honor of painting hats with some of the most inspiring women entrepreneurs in Nashville. And let me tell you—being in a room full of ambitious, creative women? That kind of energy stays with you. We met up in the sweetest little shop in Franklin,...
It’s Not Too Late—It’s Your Time to Rise
If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Is it too late for me to do something new?”—take a breath. You’re not the only one who's asked that. But here’s the truth: starting something meaningful doesn’t come with an expiration date. You’ve raised a family. Run a...
Tired of Building Their Dream?
You’ve spent years showing up for everyone else. Clocking in, staying late, going the extra mile—pouring your time, energy, and creativity into someone else’s goals. And maybe it’s not bad work. Maybe you even like parts of it. But deep down, you know there’s...
How to Start Attracting Customers to Your Creative Biz Online—100 Subscribers at a Time
Hey Creative BFF—You’ve got the talent, the passion, and that little voice inside that keeps nudging you: “This could be more.” Maybe you’ve dreamed of turning your arts and crafts hobby into real income—something that not only lights you up but also supports your...
Art Hoarders Anonymous: New Studio Tour (Treehouse Vibes Included)
Okay, roll call…Self-proclaimed art hoarders, raise your hands.I’ll go first. Hi, I'm Heidi, and I have a lot of art supplies. Like… a shed-full. We recently moved into a beautiful old farmhouse, and I’m finally giving y’all the tour of my new art studio. (And if you...
From Handmade to High-Earning: How to Know If It’s Time to Scale Your Creative Business
You ever feel like you’re doing everything right in your creative business, but deep down, something still feels off? You’re showing up, making sales, getting encouraging comments and maybe even a few repeat customers. People ask how you do what you do. But when it...