Discover Handmade May 31

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.

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Discover Handmade May 31

In the Pink Shout Out

In the Pink Shout Out

Chalcedony (Quartz part two)

Posted by Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry LLC
Chalcedony is a catch all term that includes many well known varieties of cryptocrystalline quartz gemstones. They are found in all 50 States, in many colors and color combinations, and in sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic rocks. Chalcedony includes carnelian, sard, plasma, prase, bloodstone, onyx, sardonyx, chrysoprase, thundereggs, agate, flint, chert, jasper, petrified wood, and petrified dinosaur bone just to name a few of the better known varieties.
Flint, chert and onyx are usually found in black.  The absence of all color.

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Chalcedony (Quartz part two)

Featured Artist Chris of CTCosta Photography

When life gives you lemons you make lemonade, right? Easier said than done, though I have found an amazing artist who did just that and found a renewed love for an old passion.

Chris Costa lives in beautiful Broomall, Pennsylvania with his wife and four children who range in age from 1 to 17. When he is not out with his camera or in his studio you can find him spending time with his loving family, playing sports or chillin out at Starbucks!

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Featured Artist Chris of CTCosta Photography

Happy World Turtle Day

World Turtle Day! A day where we celebrate all things turtle! If you can’t go appreciate a turtle personally, may I suggest that you just appreciate these amazing handmade creations from some of the gifted artists on HandmadeArtists.com!

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Happy World Turtle Day

Community

There are hundreds of shops on the site and I for one would love to see more of them participating in the forum, the rings for promotion and the site in general.  There is so much to offer here that if you are not participating fully, you will miss the fun and the true meaning of this site, to support handmade.  That is what this community is about, supporting handmade no matter who and no matter what the handmade product is, we support it and this is a true community in that sense.  We support everyone, not just one or two, but everyone and everyone needs to become a member of this community in the true sense of the word.
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Community

Are you an artist or a businessperson?

Writen by Larissa of Reef Botanicals
If creating isn’t just a hobby for you, if you actually have a shop and items listed for sale, your answer to that question should be simply “yes,” because you should be both.
Look, it’s a risk putting your creations -yourself – out there for others to judge. It really is asking for judgment, after all. You hope someone besides you likes what you make, likes it enough to actually spend money on it.  You may wonder if you’re nuts, if you really have anything to offer.  Saying to yourself, “I have a skill, and it’s a marketable skill, and I create things other people want,” takes guts.  It takes confidence that others will judge you favorably.  So kudos for getting that far.  But that’s not the end of it.
You also need to be a real shop.  You can’t just snap a couple photos and throw stuff up online for sale.  You need good photos and good descriptions, but that’s been addressed in other posts on this blog and I won’t be addressing it here.  I merely mention it to remind you.  Today I’m talking about what else it takes to be a real shop.
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Are you an artist or a businessperson?

Discover Handmade May 17

In search of Copper S Clasps to finish your design or maybe Personalized Wedding Programs, these are simply divine. How ’bout a Western Hat Rack for coats, caps, and ties and lets not forget about Shea Butter Lotion in convenient trial size.

Did I grab your attention, aw I did indeed, so lets carry on just a little more to read. These artists and their products here are pleasantly displayed; to help spread the word and Discover Handmade.

 

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Discover Handmade May 17

Finding Inspiration for Combining the New Colors in your Craft

Ever since I posted the Pantone Fall 2013 color palette, I’ve heard from readers saying they are having difficulty combining the colors in their work. I have a 3 word solution to that dilemma. “Take a Walk”.
Just glancing at the color swatches, it does look like an odd group to combine and coordinate but if you take that palette outside, you see those colors working together naturally.  Yes, it’s spring, not fall, but these hues are combined in nature all over the place.
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Finding Inspiration for Combining the New Colors in your Craft

Wire wrapped Jewelry designs by Colette: A spring highllight / Feature

A spring highllight / Feature

 Spring is here; well sort of lol...So it is time to feature some beautiful creations with the Spring spirit.I have picked a couple of items from some very talented artists to showcase here. Some colors remind me of spring, and sometimes there are pieces of jewelry that I would love to wear during the seasons. Below are some of my favorites.

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Wire wrapped Jewelry designs by Colette: A spring highllight / Feature:  

Featured Artist Melina of MMGems

Artists are not selling materials, artists are selling ideas and offering emotions. What an amazing statement from an artist that works from the heart!
Melina is a woman that has worked with her hands her entire life. As the youngest child in the family in Bosnia and Herzegovina, she was a third hand for everyone (which every artist knows comes in handy!) and was always being asked to hold this, get this, finish this, start this.  This amazing beginning fostered a creative spirit that is not just a job for Melina, but a way of life.  Her grandfather’s advice was “going to school is important, but never forget to learn at least one skill.”  Melina has taken this to heart.

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Featured Artist Melina of MMGems

Happy Mother’s Day!

Just wanted to say a quick Happy Mother’s Day to all of the wonderful women out there. You are one of the keys to our future and we should all be forever grateful for the love that each and every mother has given to their children. My mother passed in 2003 and I still sent her up prayers and well wishes, luckily I have adopted mothers her that I was able to give thanks and well wishes to.
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Happy Mother's Day!

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A Bead Thing: HANDMADE - SYNONYMOUS WITH KITCHENS

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T.Rusk4u: Handmade Artists New blog ring feature!

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THUNDER ROSE LEATHER: My Eyes are on Spring from Handmade Artists

THUNDER ROSE LEATHER: My Eyes are on Spring from Handmade Artists: Today I will be doing a blog post to honor spring. A time of new beginnings.  Our featured artists are Kimberly and Andrew Kitchen. They a...

Yankee Burrow Creations: HAF artist feature....a new way to feature

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Featured Artist Tamara of Art by Tam

We learn from our mistakes.  We have all heard this before, but Tamara really took this to heart!
Tamera is a loving mother of two teenage boys that sees life through an artist’s eyes. She is married to her High School sweetheart…..awe! And is often surrounded by a large and loving family. She credits her strong Christian beliefs with keeping this family together through anything.  They love their life in Oregon; well all except camping, which Tamara admits is not her favorite family activity but goes along anyways.
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Featured Artist Tamara of Art by Tam

Discover Handmade May 10

It’s time to Discover Handmade!

Stained glass inspired by a story from long ago, garters created for a special occasion, a crocheted pouch made for a keepsake, and ceramic mugs: one for her and one for him.

I proudly present Reflections, RiverRocksArt, GartersbyKristi, and AliceNeal from HandmadeArtists.

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Discover Handmade May 10

It’s May, the month where Brides start thinking …

Submitted by Monika of Myeropeantouch
It’s May, a lot of Brides to be start preparing for an upcoming Wedding. I like to feature some of our Handmade Wedding Attire and Accessories sold here on Handmadeartists.com.
A Cinderella Flower Girl Wagon, how cute is this for your lil Flower Girls.It seats all the cute lil girls you wish to have. Made by ellen33s.

 How about something to keep your memories in, a quill-ed doves and flowers picture border Frame, handmade by YankeeBurrowCreations. Feel the joy every time you look at it.
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It's May, the month where Brides start thinking ...

Why Is Handmade Better?

Written By iKnitQuiltSew
We all believe, or have had someone tell us, that handmade is better the manufactured. But why is that? Is handmade really better or is it an illusion or a myth?

What is “Handmade?”

For the purpose of this article, I’m defining handmade as something that is NOT made in a factory setting. Handmade is an item in

which the artisan has a piece of themselves invested.
Regardless of the method used to create the item, handmade is something which was created at the hand of the person who had the original idea.
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Why Is Handmade Better?

It is Time for No Diet Day

Working out, living on rabbit food, sweating to the oldies? Not today because it is No Diet Day! In honor of every dieter’s dream day, I present some yummy handmade items to wet your appetite from the talented artists on HandmadeArtists.

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It is Time for No Diet Day

All about QUARTZ

QUARTZ

Posted by Rasmussen Gems and Jewelry LLC
Quartz is a very common mineral in the earth’s crust (second to feldspar in abundance), and comes in a variety of colors. Seen here is a cluster of quartz crystals. Quartz is silicon dioxide (SiO₂) and is the primary mineral in sand.  Quartz has a hardness of seven on the Mohs scale which makes it a good gemstone for all styles of jewelry.  In addition, quartz comes in a wide variety of colors.  This months’ blog will be devoted to the faceted varieties.
Amethyst is the highest valued form of quartz.  Amethyst is purple and the color is produced by the presence of iron in the crystal.  In ancient times an amulet of amethyst was thought to prevent drunkenness.  Some amethysts will pale in sunlight.
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QUARTZ

Discover Handmade May 3

Welcome to Discover Handmade: Sharing handmade products made by talented artists from HandmadeArtists.com.

It is my pleasure to introduce the following talented artists: ElectronicGirl, NellsEmbroidery, TamsJewelry, and BethiesCards.

As I was browsing through their shops I had a difficult time choosing only one product to share with everyone, so lets take a closer look at their handcrafted items.

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Discover Handmade May 3

Happy Mother’s Day plus a Giveaway!

Well it is that time again to honor the mother in your life. Maybe your biological mother or if you’re like me you may adopt a mom here and there. Since the passing of my mother in 2003 and even before her passing I’ve adopted special women in my life as pseudo mothers and they have always been a blessing to me. These women that have entered my life at various moments have been available at just the right time when I’ve needed the hard won experience of a strong women figure, someone to bounce life decisions off of, or just to chat.
So what are you doing this year to honor you mother, or mother figure in your life. Gifts are wonderful but so is a hug or a dinner. Take the time to honor these people and show your appreciation for the gifts they have given you with their experience.
Our friend Rebeca from Blue Buddha Boutique was kind enough to sponsor a giveaway with us for mothers day. She has offered a Celtic Visions kit complete with rings and color pdf instructions . It is a great way to get your feet wet with a new weave or try chainmaille for the first time.
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Happy Mother's Day plus a Giveaway!