Regina Creates - Building a Handmade Business After 50

Selling Handmade on eBay: What My First 30 Days Really Looked Like

April 29, 2026 by Regina Lenhard (Kamrud)

Selling handmade on eBay is not for the faint of heart. From zero sales and zero feedback to navigating Cassini’s algorithm, avoiding common rule-breaking mistakes, and finally landing my first three sales — here is what my first 30 days really looked like. Read more…

What unfiltered creative process really looks like!

April 25, 2026 by Regina Lenhard (Kamrud)

ReginaCreates™ branding over a collage showing an unfiltered creative process: a YouTube screenshot of Regina painting a pendant, bead boxes and supplies spread across a bed, a close-up of a messy workbench with paints and brushes, and multiple shots of the finished hand-painted pendants.

In a world of filtered perfection, I’m pulling back the curtain on my “tired hot mess” reality. From a bedroom studio that doubles as a disaster zone to the physical grit of 12-hour workdays, this is the unfiltered truth of my creative process. Join me for a look at the “radical honesty” behind ReginaCreates™—and why the woman reclaiming her life at 56 is exactly who I want you to see. Today it is all about unfiltered creative process and beyond… Click featured image to read more!

Why Collectors Love My Whimsical Handmade Jewelry

April 27, 2026April 16, 2026 by Regina Lenhard (Kamrud)

A sceenshot of two positive previews on Facebook Page owned by Regina L. / Regina Creates. Satisfied Customer Tatyana S. writes: I've been wearing Jewelry made by Regina for years now. It's always one of a kind and whimsical. I constantly get compliment on my bracelets and necklaces on their craftsmanship and uniqueness. If you are looking for something that lasts and stands out, you will love Regina's creations. There's magic in every piece she creates. Diana K. writes: Just purchased a beautiful green jem (gem) ring, the coloring is beautiful, the fit is perfect, very light to wear. Totally will purchase more.

Discover why collectors love ReginaCreates! From whimsical eclectic handmade jewelry to beaded rings, see how my artisan treasures bring magic to every style. Shop now.

Building Regina Creates™ and scaling my handmade business!

April 17, 2026April 12, 2026 by Regina Lenhard (Kamrud)

Conceptual feature image generated by Gemini AI showing Artisan Regina L. of Building Regina Creates™ managing her multi-channel handmade business, which spans a boutique stall, eBay, and social media channels like Facebook and YouTube.

Building Regina Creates™: Join me as I share the honest, analytical, and wild journey of expanding my handmade business into new stalls on eBay and beyond!

When Filming Handmade Products Went Wrong

April 10, 2026April 7, 2026 by Regina Lenhard (Kamrud)

Screenshot from my YouTube video showing filming handmade products gone wrong, holding a beaded pendant with lighting and focus issues

This was supposed to be a simple product video… it didn’t go that way. A real look at filming handmade products and everything that went wrong.

AI for Handmade Artists: How Accurate Is It Really?

April 29, 2026March 31, 2026 by Regina Lenhard (Kamrud)

AI vs handmade artists concept showing artisan workspace and robot, highlighting accuracy and limitations of AI in handmade art

How accurate is AI for handmade artists? It can sound right—but real-world craft tells a different story. Here’s where AI helps, and where it falls short.

My Artisan Studio Upgrade:The Truth About the Dreaded Behind-the-Scenes.

April 24, 2026March 29, 2026 by Regina Lenhard (Kamrud)

Digital art of an artisan studio desk with bead embroidery, shipping labels, and a calendar circled for an April 8th birthday. Not my actual Artisan Studio.

Transitioning from an 8/10 to a 10/10 artisan studio isn’t just about better beads and gold-filled findings; it’s about the messy, behind-the-scenes truth. As I hit my 56th birthday, I’m pulling back the curtain on the “studio shuffle”—from AI-generated dreams to the gritty reality of SEO, trademarking, and leveling up my creative world.