Hello, it has been a while since I have posted here. It may seem like I have been slacking off on work but, I'm not. I have been extremely busy earning my associates degree, and only six more courses and I'm done! July 27th, 2014 will be my final day. I am already applying the principles I am learning to my business, and I am so excited about the direction I am going in.
I have learned one very valuable piece of advice I would like to share, if you love what you are doing with your life then congratulations and never stop learning how to improve, if not, then get educated to do something you do love! I have certainly enjoyed the challenges provided by the University Of Phoenix.
I have been making some new creations and last month heads were rolling around my house, actually they were skulls... that's exactly what's on these trays. I had a lot of fun making these earrings, lanyards, and badge holders but I am definitely ready to move on to some other fall favorites. What have you been working on lately? Well thanks for stopping by, I hope you are doing as wonderful as I!
Have you met Sandi? I met her a couple of years ago through the Handmade Artist Forum. She is an amazingly talented lady as her shop name suggests iKnitQuiltSew she does all well as you can see for yourself. I have shared her work a few times last was in Jan.2012. I can tell you she has been very busy since then.She had posted in July on her awesome Blog her original pattern for knitted cowboy booties. By August she had quit an awesome collection to share and they are just adorable don't you agree? Her HAF Shop has an incredible variety of gifts. There are blankets, quilts, headbands, dolls,gift sets and more! After you complete your purchase please stop by and see what's new in some of the other HAF Shops. Go ahead get an early start on that Holiday shopping! ;)
Artisan, craftsman, creator, inventor, anyone that is producing a handmade Item for profit should frequent the Handmade Artist's Forum. Why The Handmade Artist's Forum? It's the perfect place to find all the essential information and ideas to help your business grow. Doesn't matter if you are small hobby or big business, there is something for all. I have shared the forum many times, last in April. The best part of the forum to me is the wonderful people that you are going to meet. The Handmade Artist Forum is the result of Andrew and Kimberly Kitchen's work! They are always promoting handmade! They are both very talented as reflected in their work. I last featured them both and their beautiful work in February. So now that I have told you a little about the Forum go ahead and click through and check it out for yourself. Please while your there, stop by and see all the beautiful shops, Enjoy!
Handbound Journals and Sketchbooks
Hello friends! This weeks Handmade Artist Forum's featured Artist is Andrea creator of BlueHighways. If you are a Book lover you sure don't want to miss out on this Wonderful Lady's work. She make beautiful hand bound journals. Lined,unlined,water colored all unique.She has journals sketchbooks Albums and more. These are just a few! So please put your feet up take a few minutes to enjoy her beautiful unique work and please tell her Tam sent you when you place your order! Her shop is on a short vacation till June 29th but you can view her products here and contact her for custom order's on June 30th. Thank you have a wonderful week!
Hello friends! I sure hope you are having a great week. Here it is June already and you know that means ,wedding season is here! Wahooo! I have this wonderful friend Debbi that makes some beautiful one of a kind wedding keepsakes. She is another wonderful creative soul I have met through the Handmade Artist Forum. You met her before here. She has made a few changes,her shop is now called YankeeBurrowCreations. I Love the Custom wedding shadow box. And look at this adorable Crochet ring Bearer pillow. She is not all about Weddings though she has some great decorative pieces for your home. So go check it out for yourself and when you place your order please tell her Tam sent ya!
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Hand Knitted Basket Weave Washcloth in Gardenia Yellow Cotton Bamboo
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Cuddle Bunny
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Pink Peony
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Hello friends! I had the pleasure of meeting Larissa a couple of years ago through the wonderful Handmade Artist Forum. She is an amazing lady that wears many interesting hats.She does face and body painting.She Has two great blogs that share that talent .Her husband Eric and her make some incredible soaps and lip balms,fizzy bath bombs and more.They have ReefBotanicals where you can buy some of these wonderful organic products.She also has a Blog that explores that talent and more.She is always busy helping to promote handmade. Today I want to share their newest shop FabricOfMyMind . When you look In this shop you will see variety of items that reflect the great combination of skills they possess,including hand knitting,hand sewing,photography and more. I am sure you will have as much fun as I did exploring their shops!
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Crochet Yellow Rose Coverlet
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Red Suede Leather with Ball Chain and Hex Nut closure
Hello Friends! I know I have introduced this kind lady to you before, Dee is the creator of Southern Country Creations.I feel Blessed to have met her through the HAF Forum. She has many talents,she makes beautiful jewelry and crochets and she is getting ready to add some bath salts to her beautiful HAF shop. I am pretty sure there is no end to her talents,and you can see how much Love she puts into her work! Just look at the Beautiful Yellow rose Coverlet, it's sooo beautiful! She has a great Blog,so grab some coffee and enjoy the read! I hope you Have a great week!
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Red Leather with Black Onyx Beads
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Natural Hemp Double Wrap Beaded Bracelet
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Hello! Have you met Dee? She is the heart of Southern Country Creations.You can see the love in her beautiful work.She's another great Artist I have met through the Handmade Artist Forum. Dee's just starting to fill her new Handmade Artist's Shop. I love the bracelets! She will be adding more when her day time teaching job allows.She has a great Blog so be sure to take a peek at that to.I hope you have a fantastic day,Thanks for stopping by!
Dainty Sterling Silver Roundmaille Bracelet
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Sterling and Copper Roundmaille Necklace
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Byzantine Tutorial
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Hello my friends! I have shared Andrew Kitchen's talented work with you before. I did a post for the Handmade Artist Forum last month. Andrew and his wonderful wife Kimberly spend endless hours promoting handmade Artists from all over the world.He makes these amazing chainmaille pieces.The Bracelet is my favorite just love it! You can find many more beauties in his HAF Shop. Want to give the Chainmaille technique a try? Check out the tutorial! I have to say,I feel Blessed to have met them and I'm sure you will to!Have a fantastic week!
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Pink Ivorywood Pendant necklace was 22 NOW HALF OFF
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Cocobolo Donut Necklace Was 25 NOW HALF OFF
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Bloodwood bead Chainmaille Bracelet reduced to $7.50
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Hello! I had the pleasure of meeting this talented artist, Janelle through the Handmade Artist Forum! I shared this great shop before, last December.She passed away last year, but there are still a few of her beautiful creations listed in Janelle's HAF Shop. All the proceeds go to her family. I love my necklace and cherish it. She was a wonderful delightful soul and I really miss seeing her around the forum.
Hello everyone, I have to share this awesome couple's work. They are all about promoting Handmade.And they help others do the same with the Awesome Handmade Artist Forum they created. Yes of course I am talking about Kimberly and Andrew Kitchen.You will be hard pressed to find two other people that care so much about the handmade movement as they do.I don't know why they care so much maybe it's because they also make beautiful handmade works of Art, like this Bracelet in their ChainmaillebyMBOI . Or check out the beautiful painted glasses by Makin' the best Of It. They have so many beautiful items,I hope you have time to look at all that beautiful eye candy!Go ahead treat yourself to something sweet! I am sure they have many other reasons for helping others,they are two of the kindest people! I hope you enjoy meeting them and ,Have a fantastic week friends!
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Hello friends!This week I would like you to take a peek at my friend's shop. This shop always makes me smile.Love to see what new items Gina's been working on.And I must tell you,Gina of Dahlish knits has certainly been busy. As you can see already, she is an awesome knitter!Here is just a couple of my favorites from her shop. She lives with her husband and two children in North Dakota.I am sure they all demand a great deal of her time.Not sure how she finds the time to do the the other things she enjoys like yoga and playing the piano. She has a great blog that I happen to enjoy reading very much.Of course you can keep up with her on FaceBook. Now go finish that Holiday shopping! I sure hope you enjoy browsing through her shop,and when you place your order please tell her Tam sent ya.8)
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.'
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