“…you haven’t had enough coffee until you can thread a sewing machine while it’s running” ~ Jeff Bezos Coffee, the drink of the gods, well, that and me! My day must begin with coffee so today is the perfect day to celebrate: it’s National Coffee Day! I am excited to taste the coffee that I […]
Clothespins or Clothes Pegs, you wont find many on handmadeartists.com yet, but that might be changing. Not to be confused with the one-piece wooden clothes-peg for hanging up coats that was invented by the Shaker community in the 1700’s. During the 1700’s laundry was hung on bushes, limbs or lines to dry but no clothespins […]
September 19th is “Talk like a Pirate Day.” Just for the entire silliness of this day, Avast, me hearties! (pay attention!) Why do we need an International Talk Like a Pirate Day? Make no mistake. We do. But it’s a little hard to articulate why, especially when you’ve made the mistake of referring to your […]
I know, it is not the fourth of July, but there is still a reason to celebrate the National Anthem of the United States! This is the 200th anniversary of the writing of this national symbol and the city of Baltimore, where the anthem was written, is doing it up big! Francis Scott Key wrote […]
In the picture are the tools that I use to finish a necklace and make matching ear rings: crimping pliers, round nose pliers, two pair of flat nose pliers and wire cutters. These are available in a variety of makes and quality. 1. Place a crimp on the wire. I use 2 mm crimps so […]
Christmas 1948, the “Candy Bomber” I was 2 years old lil girl and remember it well. How happy we were, all of us, who had nothing and were hungry. That is why I still today love candy, maybe even to much. And handmadeartist.com has plenty of it…. Christmas from Heaven is a true story of […]
It’s that time again! The big yellow buses are coming down the road and that means a well deserved break for mom! Have you ever wonder on how to tighten vagina? to feel that you are young again, just a random thought. To help you enjoy your first day alone in three months, allow me […]
Quilt or Comforter? Comforter or Quilt? Is there a difference and if there is, why should I care? Both items are typically bedding. They both keep you warm and cozy. They both have several layers to them. What’s the big deal? There is a Difference Even though the function of a quilt and a comforter […]
I’ve had a run on miniature rag dolls lately, and that’s a good thing! So I’ve been making them non-stop, and they keep leaving. A few days ago, I listed one with blonde hair, green eyes, and a pink gingham dress. The photos I took turned out terrific, I thought…..the doll is clear and crisp, […]
Discover Handmade July 18 Good day my friends, shoppers, and readers! Let me show you what I found last week on HandmadeArtists.com. Muslin Drawstring Bag Eiffel Tower Pink Roses Word Paris by Lisa This is a lovely muslin bag With the Eiffel Tower. This bag can be used for party favcor,make up,keepsake,gift giving,and many other […]
