The “ber” months are here, and handmade season is beginning. Explore handmade fall decor, Halloween jewelry, thoughtful gifts, and a little extra personality for the season ahead.
Making It by Hand
I’m a photographer - but put one of my own products in front of my camera and suddenly I felt like I had never taken a photo before. Learning product photography forced me to rethink light, styling, composition, and eventually, the way I saw my entire brand.
A behind-the-scenes look at preparing for my first Cape May craft show, new handmade collections, and the refreshed shopping experience coming soon to Handmade by Erika Liesel.
What started as a simple creative challenge quickly turned into something much bigger. Enjoy the story behind my new crochet jewelry collection — from experimenting with micro crochet and embroidery thread to designing delicate handmade earrings launching March 30.
Choosing the right type of yarn has become one of the most important parts of my crochet process. From durability and function to pricing and stitch definition, understanding different yarn fibers has changed how I design and price my handmade products. In this post, I break down why yarn choice matters — for both customers and small business makers.
Gift giving hasn’t always come naturally to me, but it’s where I’ve found my purpose. In this post, I share why handmade gifts mean so much to me and how creating them changed the way I give.