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Tuesday, March 19th, 2013

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March 2013 Not only do crafters like to craft, they like to help other crafters craft. They even enjoy encouraging non-crafters to craft. They’re crafty like that. I consider myself pretty crafty but I’ve never tried my hand at chainmaille. I love it and marvel at it frequently but had never actually tried it until…I [...]

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Travel Tissue Holder Tutorial

Thursday, November 29th, 2012

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If you have even the basic sewing skills, this is a quick and easy handmade gift idea for any of the women on your gift list! These are great to keep in your purse, diaper bag, desk, and car. Gather Your Supplies: ~Fabric for the outside of your travel tissue holder ~ I use regular [...]

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Posted in Handmade Holiday, Tutorials | 5 Comments »

On Fire for Handmade

Monday, October 1st, 2012

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On Fire for Handmade On fire for Handmade is a site dedicated to promoting Handmade Artisans Worldwide!I started On Fire for Handmade in 2009 as a means of helping Handmade Artisans promote their creations. It has been a long journey and a winding road, but an exciting one! Now with the help of Andrew and [...]

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Polymer Clay – It’s What You Do With It

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

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By Beverley Start August 2012 Polymer clay’s sculpt-ability and low curing temperatures make it ideal for a wide variety of craft and art projects. Many people talk about giving polymer clay a try but if you’re still on the fence here’s a whole laundry list of reasons to climb down and just Go For It! [...]

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Posted in Handmade, Handmade Artisans, Handmade Harbor, Handmade Mode, Information | 12 Comments »

Calla Lily Hair Sticks, A Handmade Polymer Clay Tutorial

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

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By Beverley Start Calla Lily Hair Sticks, A Handmade Polymer Clay Tutorial                     For this tutorial you will need the following; Green, orange, and white polymer clay (Fimo, Sculpey, Primo…It’s your choice… I just use what’s cheapest) Water based polyurethane A blade A small paint brush [...]

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I Beat those Handmade Button Blues

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

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By Beverley Start, March 2012 I’ll be enjoying one of those afternoons where I will be cruising the internet and finding inspiration again and again, meeting new artists, and just loving the access we have these days because we’re all online. I mean, it’s such a wonderful thing that we can interact with artists across [...]

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Posted in Handmade Harbor | 4 Comments »

Wedding Delight!

Monday, November 28th, 2011

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      Classic Charm and sophistication! Perfect Wedding day and everyday selections flaunting signature woven pearl style, over-the top design, rhinestone brooches, and fabulous beading…wow factor indeed! Every piece has a story and as you embark on this journey why not participate with such Broochaliscious style…besides, your neck is just too hungry to pass [...]

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Posted in Handmade Harbor | 3 Comments »

Future Jewelry

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

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In order to create my art, I first cut the stone that will go in the piece, then design around that.  Here are two stones cut in the lapidary in the past week.  The first is a piece of Lapis Lazuli about 2.5 inches long and it is very heavy.  Will probably use it in [...]

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Posted in Creative Breakroom, Handmade Harbor, Spread the Love | 1 Comment »

Vintage Remix!

Friday, November 25th, 2011

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How do you do Vintage? The beauty in Vintage lies within the actual pieces’ ability to speak with you. Brooches are my favorite pieces to “Remix!” As I received these fascinating pieces Broochaliscious ideas took flight! Fabulous brooch finds placed together, offering total accessorization…just scrumpscious! Jewelry transformed with fantastic necklaces with the thinking “your neck [...]

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Posted in Creative Breakroom, Handmade Harbor, Spread the Love | 2 Comments »

Facebook Fan Drive ends with Holiday Coupon

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

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Hello all, I just wanted to share with you a short contest I just ran on my facebook (https://www.facebook.com/ShendoeCeramics) that was super fun and easy for my friends.  I was just about 16 people shy of my 2011 goal of having 400 fans, so I ran a contest asking for existing fans to share my [...]

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