Articles by: Hanna Brooks Olsen

[caption id="attachment_6289" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image via Flickr[/caption] Economists high-fived last week when the Bureau of Labor Statistics jobs report showed that the number of jobs had finally climbed back to pre-2008 numbers. However, the report didn't exactly show the whole picture — first, creatives, freelancers, gig-based workers, and contractors were largely missing.

[caption id="attachment_6265" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image via Bells Design[/caption] The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its May jobs report this morning, to loud cries of celebration — technically speaking, the U. S.

[caption id="attachment_6256" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image via Flickr[/caption] Heading off to an exotic destination this summer? You'll need to bring your passport, your various travel-sized toiletries.

[caption id="attachment_6260" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image via Flickr[/caption] For many creatives, social media is viewed as a necessary evil — with emphasis on "evil. " It's a marketing necessity, but it's tiresome.

[caption id="attachment_6243" align="alignnone" width="620"] Image by Flazingo. com via Flickr.

"Done is better than perfect," was just one of the many pearls of wisdom that was dropped during Kari Chapin's CreativeLive class, Start a Handmade Business -- but there were so, so many more. From insightful quotes to the handmade goods our community has been inspired to make, we've been thoroughly enjoying the artistry and ingenuity of this audience.

Crafting with paper can be a whole lot of fun — as long as you're careful about cuts — but many people don't know that the realm of paper crafting goes way outside of origami and other clever folding techniques. Robert Mahar, who has the envy-inducing title of "arts and crafts professional" shows us this cool paper craft idea, which leaves you with a beautiful paper succulent that will last much longer than an actual potted plant.