As you know I love to make jewelry and many other handcrafts as well. When I first decided to bring my product on line I had so many questions. If there had only been a place where I could go find answers and seek expertise advice from like minded entrepreneurs. I found it! The Handmade Artist Forum is just that kind of place. They are all about Handmade. You can learn so much as I have posted before in this "What's your most tool as a handmade artist?" The forum was created and is promoted by a very hardworking couple Kimberly and Andrew Kitchen.They are a wonderful team not sure how they do it all ,just thankful they do.I learn something new everyday when it comes to promoting and selling and much of it was acquired through the forum.So I would also like to say Thank you Kimberly and Andrew for looking out for handmade artisans everywhere.Thank you for giving a place to go get help when needed.The Handmade Artist Shops are easy to set up and manage and they have the best variety of unique handmade gifts so you can be sure you will be able to find something for everyone you are buying for.Now there are many ways to contribute to the forum as well ad I personally love the Blog Ring. Want to learn more read "Handmade Artist Blog Ring,come on Jump in!". There are many other ways also just check the forum and see where you fit in. Can't wait to see you around the forum and Thanks for stopping by! I wish you a healthy prosperous Happy New Year!
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Hello,I would like to introduce you to another creative soul.Reanna Isenburg creator of Creative Candles By Reanna on Etsy.She has beautiful creations indeed. Just check these out aren't they Fantastic?You can find some unique scents like" Poison Pie"or "Monkey Farts".Made ya smile huh?Yeah that one makes me smile also,It has the scents of Bananas,grapefruit,kiwi,bubble gum,Strawberry and Vanilla.You have to check out her shop! She puts her heart into her work.You can find out more about Reanna and her beautiful candles on her Facebook.Well what are you waiting for?You know you want one!LOL Enjoy your Tuesday!
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| Afghan on Etsy by TheNeedleHouse |
Hello my friends! I sure hope you are having a fantastic Friday.I would like you to meet a a friend of mine.Her name is Eva Harder Creator of TheNeedleHouse on Etsy.She creates the most beautiful Afghans.You know she puts a lot of time and love in each one.I am sure she knows what it takes to make a warm one because she lives in chilly Minnesota.She also makes these awesome 100% cotton Dish clothes in a large variety of colors.Oh and the pot holder's,she gets pretty creative with them also I love this one. I hope you have time to browse through her gorgeous shop, I know you will find something for your home (and your friends and relatives home's also).You can keep up to date with Eva on her Facebook Fanpage also.Well what are you waiting for?Grab some coffee and Visit Eva,Tell her Tam sent ya!
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Today's featured artist is Multi-talented .I would like to introduce Elizabeth Humphries from Cary North Carolina.She has two Etsy shops.She is the creator of ParadiseJewels and ParadisePurls.You will find gorgeous jewelry like these Swarovski Crystal Earrings.And look at these beautiful book marks.I fell in love with this Lady bug book marker.And if you love knitted items,(and really who doesn't?)You have to go visit her ParadicePurls Etsy shop .Here you will find some of the most beautiful colored scarves and hats.She has a Handmade Artist Forum Shop with some more beautiful items like my favorite the red skinny scarf.You can also find out much more about her at her Blog.So grab some coffee and start browsing.Her shops are open 24/7.LOL Tell her Tam sent ya.Enjoy your day,thanks for stopping by!
POOR PEOPLE ?
One day, the father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the express purpose of showing him how poor people live. They spent a couple of days and nights on the farm of what would be considered a very poor family.
On their return from their trip, the father asked his son, 'How was the trip?'
'It was great, Dad.'
'Did you see how poor people live?' the father asked.
'Oh yeah,' said the son.
'So, tell me, what did you learn from the trip?' asked the father.
The son answered:
'I saw that we have one dog and they had four.
We have a pool that reaches to the middle of our garden and they have a creek that has no end. We have imported lanterns in our garden and they have the stars at night. Our patio reaches to the front yard and they have the whole horizon. We have a small piece of land to live on and they have fields that go beyond our sight. We have servants who serve us, but they serve others. We buy our food, but they grow theirs. We have walls around our property to protect us, they have friends to protect them.'
The boy's father was speechless.
Then his son added, 'Thanks Dad for showing me how poor we are.'
Isn't perspective a wonderful thing? Makes you wonder what would happen if we all gave thanks for everything we have, instead of worrying about what we don't have.
Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends!
Pass this on to friends and acquaintances and help them refresh their perspective and appreciation.
'Life is too short and friends are too few.'
