Every so often you will run into a person that inspires you beyond words, no, not because of their world renowned talent but because of the strength that they have in themselves. Fran, of Fran’s Handmade Wonders is just such a lady. Fran was always a creative soul, learning to crochet from her Grandmother at […]
The weather’s turning nicer all the time; summer is coming! You think, “I’ve been to all these arts and crafts festivals and everyone seems to do so well. I should do an arts and crafts show – after all, my things are just as good – no, better – than those other people. I’ll make […]
Grandpa, some ninety plus years young, sat feebly on the patio bench. He didn’t move, he just sat with his head down staring at his hands. When I sat down beside him he didn’t acknowledge my presence and the longer I sat, I wondered if he was OK. Finally, not really wanting to disturb him […]
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 […]
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 […]
I believe that everyone is an Artist. Maybe not by popular definition, but all people have tapped or untapped creativity. For example: hobbies such as kntting, sewing, painting, drawing and doodling require creativity. To me, people who engage in these activities are Artists. Whether they sell their work or not is inconsequential – they still […]
Well Halloween is just around the corner and it’s time to get your last minute Halloween goodies. Check out the Halloween section of the Handmade Artists’ Shop. The Halloween holiday mall section of the HAFshop has some goodies that would add flavor and class to any Halloween Party or outfit. You can also just search […]
Hold On, Don’t Scrap It Yet! By Beverley Start, Polymer Clay Artist October 5 2011 Sometimes I’ll be in the middle of a project and look up to see that my usable clay pile has been gobbled up by my scrap clay pile. With a little creativity and a lot of nece$$ity I found […]
Online Exhibition: “Beauty Is In the Eye of the Beholder” “Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder” showcases 247 images chosen from entries from over 55 artists representing North America, South America, Europe, Australia, Central America, Africa and Eurasia. The drive to adorn the human body is surely as old as human kind. From […]
Selling handmade online can be expensive, with all the listing fees, commissions and monthly fees some sites charge their is no room for profit. The Handmade Artists’ Shop is trying to change this as we only charge $5.00 a month with no listing fees and no commissions. That is less than 17 cents a day […]
