Handmade Artists Blog

Featured Artist – Blue Buddha Boutique

A graduate from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University, Rebeca worked in media relations and nonprofit development for seven years. She managed several of the most successful PR campaigns ever for various businesses and nonprofits. Though her successes made her happy, in the back of her head was a nagging feeling that she […]

History of Knitting

  Submitted by CalcedoniaDesign. Knitting is not my specialty-my mom can knit up a storm-I would rather crochet. Knitting patterns were a little difficult to read and no matter how hard I tried (sigh) the item always came out wider, then long enough. So it was always rip and redo. When my son was born […]

Featured Artist – Bitsy Creations

BitsyCreations, which began in 2006, had humble beginnings. It was founded out of necessity when a working mom wanted to stay at home, but still needed a way to support her husband who was a full-time student. Over the past few years, BitsyCreations has become the graphic designer of choice for many small businesses and […]

Featured Artist – Nicole Hill

My name’s Nicole, and I live on the south coast of France, having moved here recently from the UK. I live very near the sea, and it energises me, providing me with endless inspiration and space to think through designs – I hope you like the results! I make chainmaille and wire-wrapped jewellery using silver […]

Featured Artist – Pendant Patch

My name is Carol and I live in Tucson Az. I am a single parent selling my creations on Etsy at Pendant Patch and on Artfire at Bottle Caps Galore and More! All of the items in my shops were lovingly created by me (unless the items are commercial supplies or books) and offered for an […]

Featured Artist – ArtistsBlockStudio

I am the mom of 3, wife of 1, keeper of the dust bunnies and I am a self taught multi media artist. Everyday images in my life inspire the art I create, which include art jewelry, collage art, decorative paint, altered books, atc’s, 4×4’s, art dolls, the list goes on and on. I love […]

Featured Artist – LoveLaurie

After many years of creating gifts for family and friends, I finally decided to take their advice and “sell this stuff”. All of the items you will find at LoveLaurie are orginal designs, most of which are created in the middle of the night while my husband, children, and the rest of the world, are […]

Featured Artist – Elena Adams

Elena Adams has been making and desiging jewelry for over 8 years.   Elena states that she takes her inspiration from many sources and has always been fascinated by  chain and the amazing patterns that can be produced.   While she  strives to maintain the interest of classic chain maille,  she also updates her jewelry to suit the […]

Featured Artist – Tamdoll

Tammy of New Hampshire and creator of Tamdol| on Etsy, makes one-of-a-kind handbags, fabric jewelry such as wrist cuffs and some really neat little house pendants, and some very nifty hand crocheted and beaded brooches.  You can also find patterns for a dragon and a mermaid in the this shop.    Some of Tammy’s totes, jewelry and […]

Featured Artist – The Little Ballerina

  I am a stay at home mom of three-Charlotte who is 3, Draven who was 2 in July (yes, they’re super close-15 1/2 months apart) and a newborn, Mason. I have a wonderful husband, Jonathon. We’ve been together for almost 10 years and have been married for almost 5. He’s the best thing that […]

 

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