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Handmade Tote Bag Tutorial

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To make this quick and easy shopping bag you’ll need two 40″ x 20″ pieces of different fabric: one for the outer bag and one for the lining. Draw the pattern on a large piece of paper and cut out. Cut two pieces on fold from each fabric. Pin pieces for the outer bag right [...]

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Discover Handmade June 14

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Good morning friends! Welcome to Discover Handmade June 14! Did you know the ‘Rose’ represents the month of June? Hmmm….. Do I have a few rosy treats for you today from BeadWizzard, PatchworkMountain, WoodstockNYC, and FabricOfMyMind. These terrific artists sell their amazing handmade products, right here at HandmadeArtists.com. It was tough choosing only one item [...]

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Discover Handmade June 7

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Hi everyone and welcome to Discover Handmade….It’s all about Dad Father’s Day is about nine days away and there is still time to order a gift for Dad. Here at Handmade Artists, you can find a large variety of handcrafted gifts for just about every occasion, including Father’s Day. Sure, you can go to your [...]

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Discover Handmade May 31

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Hello Friends! Can you believe that summer is almost here? Well, let me heat things up and introduce these amazing artists from Handmade Artists. Please welcome kpdreams, EclecticGemsbyGasp, PolarStones, and mmd featured in Discover Handmade for May 31.   K P Dreams Shop: Original everyday life ‘one-liners’ used to create unique handmade signs, along with [...]

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Discover Handmade May 24

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Land of the Dolls The definition of ‘Doll’ (per Wikipedia) is a model of a human being, often used as a toy for children. Throughout the centuries, going back to 2000 BCE, materials used to make dolls are: clay, stone, wood, bone, ivory, leather, wax, straw, cottonwood, cornhusks, porcelain, paper, plastic, fabric, vinyl, and everything [...]

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Blue Buddha Boutique Giveaway Winner!!!

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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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Putting Together Press Kits

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I recently was lucky enough to attend the Buyers Market as a member of the press. While getting my permission badge to carry my camera and take photos, we were directed to the press table which turned into an eye opening experience. On this table were folders, envelopes and brochures from the various vendors displaying [...]

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Memories of Christmas Past-Part 3

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I hope everyone had a wonderful and joyous holiday season. As previously described in my postings, “Memories of Christmas Past-Part 1“, and Memories of Christmas Past -Part 2, the holidays are a wonderful time to make memories with friends and family. While decorating each year I think about the time and creativity that my mother [...]

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Memories of Christmas Past-Part 2

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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 [...]

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Memories of Christmas Past Part 1

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Every year during the Christmas holiday season, we go about decorating the outside of the house with all the wonderful lights and decorations. As I go about decorating the inside of the house, I reflect on memories of Christmas past. I open each box and begin going down memory lane and remembering the moments attached [...]

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