Hello! Today I am running a double feature. ;) There are two Handmade Artist Forum members shops I would like you to visit.There are several reasons I would like you to do this, One is they have awesome shops with great prices. Another reason Is they are both very talented hard working ladies who put a lot of love in there work! I believe you will see it! 
Pam is the inspirational creator behind The Bead Thing. She has some amazing pieces in her shop! My favorite is this eye catching Wire wrapped Bracelet. 
Another talent I met through HAF is Alix creator of The Alchemists Vessel. As you can see she has some gorgeous pieces as well! I certainly hope you have taken the time to view all the Items in their beautiful shops and I hope you take the time to visit some other HAF Shops as well! Enjoy!
Hello friends! I have had the great pleasure of meeting Cari Baker through the Handmade Artist Forum. I have featured her Before several times, I love her work! The last time I posted for her was in January. She creates beautiful jewelry my favorite of course is her Braidlets.
She makes them by braiding, crocheting the wire and beautiful
crystals or pearls to make these beautiful bracelets. Great tutorial!
There's a great selection in her HAF Shop. She has many other gorgeous items so be sure to browse all the sections! 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!
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.'
