A FEW RAMBLINGS FROM AN OLD SOUL WITH AN ART BUSINESS
I’m Elaina, the artist and creator of Parks Art Collection. Here on the blog, you’ll find:
-National park travel tips
-Lists of things I wish I knew about running a business
-Honest experiences in various avenues of handmade crafts
-trip itineraries and cost savings
-whatever the heck I feel like
The Fall of Painted Tree Boutiques: A Small Business Owner’s Story of Loss, Chaos, and Recovery
Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed across the U.S., leaving vendors with unpaid sales, lost deposits, and just days to clear out booths in a nationwide shutdown.
10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Art Business
10 Brutally Honest Things I wish I Knew Before Starting My Handmade Art Business.
Pop-Up Markets 101, The Complete Checklist
Thinking about doing a 10×10 Pop Up Event as a first time maker? Everything you need to know and more! What to bring, what to expect, what to wear, find it here!
Is Wholesale Right for My Handmade Business? All the Deets for Artists and Crafters!
Are you trying to decide if Wholesale is right for your handmade business? Are you selling at pop-ups and getting tired. I will give you all my basics, my FAQs, pros and cons! I have been selling wholesale with my handmade art for about 2.5 years. Let’s talk about it!
Selling at Painted Tree Boutiques: My Honest Experience as a Small Business Owner UPDATE: 4/14/26 THEY CLOSED ALL LOCATIONS WITHOUT WARNING. MORE TO COME…
If you’re researching how to sell at Painted Tree Boutiques, I hope my experience gives you a clearer picture of what to expect. Every location is different, but the opportunity can be worth exploring if you treat it like a business, not a hobby.
