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 […]
Thanks to Larissa of Fabric of My Mind for allowing me to use her photos to illustrate my blog today. Spring has certainly sprung in Florida. I thought that the last little cold snap was going to hurt the beautiful buds I see sprouting everywhere, but alas, not enough of the cold to stand in […]
Part three in my colour inspiration series, this post features some snaps of hedgerow berries. This first sampling simply delights me, not least because every shade sampled by Lets Chip It from this image is one I that I can imagine as lip-smackingly friuty tinted lip balm. Looking at this delicious array of feminine colours […]
As previously described in my posting, “Memories of Christmas Past-Part 1“, this time of year causes many of us to become nostalgic and take trips down memory lane. One area I began reflecting upon were the many handmade treasures my mother made for us when we were children. Many things my mother made included upcycled […]
When I decided to pursue being a full-time handmade artist, I started planning my projects. As I began acquiring supplies, one of the things that quickly became apparent was that I needed to decide on the most efficient way to maximize workspace storage. If you are looking for the best safe self storage, here is […]
Handmade Polymer Clay Pumpkin Tutorial by Beverley Start October 2012 I handmade these adorable polymer clay pumpkins today and really loved how they turned out so I thought I’d share the process with a tutorial. 1.Take equal parts of gold, yellow, and red and mix them together leaving them a bit streaky to create a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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… […]
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! […]
