We all learn in different ways. Some are self taught through books and online while others are intentionally taught and still other learn by watching, which is exactly how Shelly got her start. She stood behind her grandmothers as they knitted and crochet and watched their fingers fly. Little did she know that years later, […]
Apparently, we are not only supposed to appreciate beer for what it is but we are supposed to appreciate the can it comes in! So what if your favorite brand comes in a bottle, well, there is not reason we can’t appreciate that too. Welcome to National Beer Can Appreciation Day! Even if beer is […]
Christmas is fast approaching and that means checking that list one more time to make sure we haven’t forgotten anyone! This is most certainly true for Santa Clause and that is why December 4 is officially Santa’s List Day! So, which side do you fall on; naughty or nice? Either way, what better way to […]
Artists are as varied as their arts in every way and each traveled their own journey to get to where they are; and it is those journeys which make art so special. Barbara Lady Faith Branson (isn’t that just the most incredible name you have ever heard? Like a real life fairy tale princess!) grew […]
When you picture an artist what do you see? Beret wearing painter? Vegan living in a commune? A homeschooling grandmother? My guess is the third choice was not even close, but this is just what I found in Karen! Karen lives a very packed life as a stay at home mom, wife, homeschool teacher to […]
“I’ve made more money in the past, but I’ve never been happier than I am now.” What a wonderful quote from a husband, father and grandfather that found his passion in the handmade world! Quentin showed an artistic side from early on, working in a career as a graphic artist, but said that trying to […]
Crayons, play-doh, painting, knitting, anything to keep her hands moving; this is how Alixandra describes herself from the very beginning. Born and raised in sunny San Francisco,California; Alixandra spent her childhood surrounded by the wonderful art of the area whether is was going to the Japanese Tea Garden or the California Academy of Sciences or […]
While many find their creativity in childhoods full of glitter and glue, others don’t stumble upon this creative streak until later in life. When you do find it is not nearly as important as what you do once you discover this desire to create; and Debbie has used her talents well. Debbie loved working with […]
Did you know that September 26th is officially Johnny Appleseed Day? John Chapman, AKA Johnny Appleseed, was born on September 26, 1774 and was a nurseryman who began planting trees in western New York and Pennsylvania and later on towards the west to Ohio, Michigan, Indiana and Illinois. He was a deeply religious man known […]
“If you have a teensy bit of creativity in you that wants to come out, open the valve and let it out.” A perfect quote for anyone that would love to tap into their creativity but just doesn’t know where to start from Pam who is a feisty grandmother that loves to create! Pam is […]
