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Are you an artist or a businessperson?

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Writen by Larissa of Reef Botanicals If creating isn’t just a hobby for you, if you actually have a shop and items listed for sale, your answer to that question should be simply “yes,” because you should be both. Look, it’s a risk putting your creations -yourself – out there for others to judge. It [...]

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Discover Handmade May 17

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In search of Copper S Clasps to finish your design or maybe Personalized Wedding Programs, these are simply divine. How ’bout a Western Hat Rack for coats, caps, and ties and lets not forget about Shea Butter Lotion in convenient trial size. Did I grab your attention, aw I did indeed, so lets carry on [...]

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Finding Inspiration for Combining the New Colors in your Craft

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Terri from Craft Biz Blog.com Ever since I posted the Pantone Fall 2013 color palette, I’ve heard from readers saying they are having difficulty combining the colors in their work. I have a 3 word solution to that dilemma. “Take a Walk”. Just glancing at the color swatches, it does look like an odd group [...]

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Featured Artist Melina of MMGems

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Artists are not selling materials, artists are selling ideas and offering emotions. What an amazing statement from an artist that works from the heart! Melina is a woman that has worked with her hands her entire life. As the youngest child in the family in Bosnia and Herzegovina, she was a third hand for everyone [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day!

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Just wanted to say a quick Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful women out there. You are one of the keys to our future and we should all be forever grateful for the love that each and every mother has given to their children. My mother passed in 2003 and I still sent [...]

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Featured Artist Tamara of Art by Tam

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We learn from our mistakes. We have all heard this before, but Tamara really took this to heart! Tamera is a loving mother of two teenage boys that sees life through an artist’s eyes. She is married to her High School sweetheart…..awe! And is often surrounded by a large and loving family. She credits her [...]

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Discover Handmade May 10

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It’s time to Discover Handmade! Stained glass inspired by a story from long ago, garters created for a special occasion, a crocheted pouch made for a keepsake, and ceramic mugs: one for her and one for him. I proudly present Reflections, RiverRocksArt, GartersbyKristi, and AliceNeal from HandmadeArtists.   The Green Galleon and North Star Stained [...]

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It’s May, the month where Brides start thinking …

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Submitted by Monika of Myeropeantouch It’s May, a lot of Brides to be start preparing for an upcoming Wedding. I like to feature some of our Handmade Wedding Attire and Accessories sold here on Handmadeartists.com. A Cinderella Flower Girl Wagon, how cute is this for your lil Flower Girls.It seats all the cute lil girls [...]

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Why Is Handmade Better?

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Written By iKnitQuiltSew We all believe, or have had someone tell us, that handmade is better the manufactured. But why is that? Is handmade really better or is it an illusion or a myth? What is “Handmade?” For the purpose of this article, I’m defining handmade as something that is NOT made in a factory [...]

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It is Time for No Diet Day

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Working out, living on rabbit food, sweating to the oldies? Not today because it is No Diet Day! In honor of every dieter’s dream day, I present some yummy handmade items to wet your appetite from the talented artists on HandmadeArtists. Chocolate Chip Mint Lip Balm Got an ice cream craving? Not a problem here! [...]

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