By Beverley Start August 2012 This is one member’s account of what being part of the Handmade Artists community is like and why I think artists and crafts people should consider membership not only to boost their online presence but to be a part of something great! Let’s begin with the Handmade Artists Blog I’m […]
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The Art of Art Fairs So, I’m as guilty as most people probably reading this article; I had no idea whatsoever, until 2005, how much work is included in not only setting up your craft fair booth, but even just getting the invite to attend in first place. Ok, so let me, wind back a […]
Lise Spence-Parsons is the owner and designer of Lottie’s Trinkets, a jewelry design business that was founded in 2005. She comes from an artistic family on her paternal side and was born in London, UK in the Swinging Sixties to an English father and a Swedish mother. Lise has one sister, Bella, who resides in […]
Like most every other artist I know, I grew up with an artist parent. Nana (my mom) was a very active artist back in the 60’s and 70’s, and entered in all kinds of art shows in Western New York. The biggest one was the Allentown Art Festival, and I loved it! Being surrounded by […]
Brand Yourself and your Shop! Branding your Shop is a Must! In the 4 years I have been on line the one thing I have discovered is how important it is to Brand your Shop! I have seen so many shops with no banners, avatars, logos or I have seen different ones on other sites… […]
Are you looking for venues to sell your crafts without having to set up and tear down at craft fairs? One of the best ways to get your work our there in front of your ideal customer is to participate in fundraisers and charity events. Some artists and crafters are reluctant to donate their work […]
Many have multiple passions in their life and anytime someone can manage to combine them into one, they have captured the brass ring! Becky managed to do just that when she combined her love of music and fabric and purses and bags into an amazing product that you have to see to believe! Becky has […]
I love supporting other bloggers by commenting on blogs. However, sometimes I choose not to comment because there are just too many roadblocks. The top roadblock I find over and over is having to figure out that darn Captcha. Sometimes it takes me 3 or 4 times to figure that out. I really have to […]
Handmade – Rising from the dead! Part 1 I don’t think I’m philosophical very often, at least consciously. But something has bothered me for a long time. In fact, a very long time! I remember as a young woman noticing how rewarding it was to make something from start to finish. The better it […]
Beth Silvercloud-Severance, known professionally as Silvercloud is not only designer and maker of mostly stone jewelry, but a weaver, an all around artist, therapist, teacher mother and grandmother. She grew up in the Missouri Ozarks. Her Native American ancestry traces back to both the Chicksaw and Cherokee Nations and her heritage is sometimes unconsciously reflected […]