Is your fun hobby turning into a lucrative side hustle? Maybe you can't wait to see how far your business can go. In this episode, Deana Tomas, founder of Tumbler Tutors, shares how she went from playing around in unknown territory to turning her business into a community of crafters who want to help each other learn and grow. If you're like most tumbler crafters and started your business with a lot of excitement and little guidance, this episode is for you! 

Deana is a Tumblr artist, teacher, content creator, and founder of the Tumblr Tutors Facebook group. In addition to her passion, she is a full-time flight attendant who travels across the globe every day. Deana has cultivated a community of over 30,000 like-minded crafters by sharing her struggles and victories. 

Let's jump right into our conversation with Deana!

• Getting started in crafting without guidance (2:23)
• The trials and errors in the early tumbler days (5:03)
• The birth of Tumbler Tutors (8:12)
• Keeping an online group vibrant and alive (17:25)
• Pivoting in your tumbler making passion (28:38)
• The power of using products that work (39:24)
• The appreciation of a custom gift (48:52)

I've said it a million times, the big attraction to tumbler making for artists is that artists and crafters love to share what they make with others and be able to share that knowledge and passion. Feel free to DM me on Instagram and let me know how this episode resonated with you. Keep creating!

Connect with Deana:

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Tumbler Tutors

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