Karen Richa

Hey, I'm Karen!
I've been making handmade soap for 13 years and recently added candles to the mix. My daughter-in-law and I run Emberlyn Home together, and honestly, it's been one heck of a journey.
I started this channel to connect with other makers and small business owners who get it. The reality of creating products, selling them (craft fairs, online, or both), building real customer relationships, and actually making money doing what you love.
You'll find tutorials here - soap making, Silhouette projects, packaging, stickers, all of it. I'll also share what's working in my business and what's not, stories from craft fairs, and real talk about running a handmade business.
Whether you're brand new or you've been at it for years, I hope you'll stick around. No perfect Instagram moments here - just honest conversation from someone who's been in the trenches and still loves it.