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!
Hello friends,This week the HAF featured artist is John Atwell Rasmussen. I have introduced John on here before in November . He has certainly been busy since then.His HAF Shop has grown nicely.Here is just a few of my favorites.The bracelet is so cool,and I love the colors in this gorgeous necklace. And the Pendant is breathtaking! This beautiful red topaz faceted stone certainly grabbed my attention as well.I spent several minutes drooling over the rest of the beautiful stones. lol He has a wonderful selection of rings and plenty more. He has a very nice Blog too don't forget to check it out! Well go ahead see for yourself,I'm sure you'll find something for yourself . 8)
Hello Everyone! This weeks HAF featured Artist is Sandi Levy creator of iKnitQuiltSew. She lives in Utah, and if she's inspired by her surroundings it sure must be beautiful there! Just look in her HAF shop. I love the color of that headband,and look,a flower that doesn't die!LOL This cute little bear caught my eye too,isn't it adorable? She has a beautiful selection of quilts and baby booties and hats and well you get the idea right? LOL You can also learn more about her when you follow her Blog.So Grab some coffee and kick back because you are in for a treat. Bet you can find something sweet for your Valentine! Okay you can click on some of the links now.lol Have a great week!
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!
Well I am asking myself as I look at the calender where did it go? I am of course talking about this year ,it flew by and here we are about to jump right into 2012 and well I am not ready! I just don't want to leave 2011 because I haven't nearly finished my to do list for the year.lol It's not that this has been a good year because truth be told it was pretty depressing to me. Instead of complaining about it I guess I will just say, I miss my nephew Travis and wish 2011 hadn't taken him.I am truly hoping 2012 is the year our economy bounces back. I have every intention of celebrating the end of 2011 and can't wait to smile my way into 2012.lol Do you make New years resolutions? I have several hoping to keep one.lol I just want to wish you a Happy New Year and Thank you for sharing your precious time with me! Stay safe if your out celebrating!! 8) HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
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Pink Ivory wood Pendant necklace |
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Madrone Burl Wood Necklace and Earrings set |
Hello my friends! Happy Holidays to you! This weeks Artist I have shared with you before.Janelle made some gorgeous jewelry. Look at these beauties! Unfortunately ,She passed away this year and is greatly missed by myself and many others.She had a special place at HAF, I know I am not the only one that misses seeing her around the forum. Lucky for us we can still buy her beautiful creations the proceeds go to her family.I purchased a beautiful piece for myself from her Handmade Artist Shop ,and will cherish it always. This is the perfect shop to get that special gift for your Loved one or maybe just do like I did and treat yourself! Smile it's the Holidays and You deserve a treat don't ya?
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Santa Wall Hanging |
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Christmas Tree Babies |
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Love Bug |
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)
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JV Amazonite and Sterling Silver Pendant |
Hello,I would like to share this fantastic Artist.If you haven't met the Gem lover John Rasmussen from South Carolina you are truly missing out! I am so glad I met him through the Hand Made Artist forum.Here is his HAF Shop.He has a great variety of items in his store.Check out this pendant and he has many other items. He also has a very interesting Blog . Well I am sure you will have a great time exploring,and who knows,maybe you will become a Gem Lover too!Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!
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Curvaceous Curves Bracelet |
 Starry Night Necklace |
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Hello my friends,Time to see what my friend has been working on lately.If you haven't done it yet it's time to get that Holiday shopping started.I know just where to start. Check out Teresa Rusk's HAF shop.She is a creative ,sweet soul I met through the Handmade Artist Forum.It's nice to meet people with the same addictions.LOL She is another bead-a-holic as you can see.It was very difficult to only pick three favorites.I think she has a beautiful way with wire and she has an obvious passion for color.Be sure to follow her on Twitter,FaceBook and her Blog so you can keep up with her newest creations.Well there you have it how to start your week great:Visit Teresa8) Thank you for stopping by Enjoy your day!
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Original pencil drawing: Sleeping Dragon Princess |
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Silver Butterfly Brooch |
I have recently had the pleasure of crossing paths with an Artist whose very work touched my soul. Intrigued me, and I think I looked at each one of her drawings for quit sometime before going on to her profile.Robyn Ryan is an amazing artist living in Claremont Minnesota. Her Etsy Shop is a beautiful sight. There's something for everyone! Her drawings are phenomenal and that this is one of the drawings I purchased from her. Her jewelry is gorgeous as well.Her up-cycled Brooches have been restored to new,this is my favorite.That's not all she also has some vintage items. So what are you waiting for? Grab your coffee and get shopping.And Please remember to tell her Tam sent you when you place your order.Have a great Weekend my friends!
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Wire Crochet Zodiac Charm Bracelet Ruby Cancer |
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Swarovski Crystal Wire Crochet Bracelet Khaki |
Hello my friends!Isn't her work Beautiful! These beautiful creations are the work of my HAF friend Cari! She has branded them Braidlets.These are just a couple of my favorites from her HAF shop.She even sells a Tutorial.As you can see she has one for every occasion.If you really want to learn more about her check out her cool Blog and Follow her on Facebook and Twitter. She has a beautiful Etsy shop as well.With the Holidays rushing upon us this is the perfect time too start on that Holiday "Too buy For" List. And what better way than to buy handmade!I sure hope you have as much fun browsing through her shop as I did,Have a fantastic Monday!
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Stained Glass Poinsettia Panel by KayzKreationz |
Hello my friends!I was just wondering if you had seen KayzKreations beautiful stained glass mosaics?She is an awesome artist I met through the Handmade Artist Forum.How about one of her gorgeous wire wrapped pendants? I think this breathtaking stained glass Poinsettia Panel is my favorite!She is an awesome Artist inspired by her thirty acre Texas home.She lives pretty close to me in Killeen 8) Well you have to check out her Etsy Shop and her ArtFire Studio.Follow her on Twitter or FaceBook and keep up with all her new creations.Her Blog is very informative.I am sure you will find some holiday gifts and maybe even a treat for yourself.Enjoy your shopping! 8)
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Check out , Jewelry by Janelle ! I met her through the Handmade Artist Forum .I have met some wonderful people there!See how beautiful her work is?My favorite is this beautiful Bracelet or the necklace. LOL It's hard to choose a favorite Janelle put so much Love in her work.Just one of the things we loved about her.Well, Janelle herself has left us, but her shop lives on, with all proceeds going to her estate, to help out her family.So if you want something Very SPECIAL now you know where to go! 8) Have a great week Friends!
Hello my friends I am curious !LOL I would like to know if you are part of a blog ring?If so please tell me what you like the best about it.I love meeting and learning about others and I love promoting my friends!That is why I do it.Some of you are probably wondering what I am talking about.I am writing this post mostly for you that don't know what a blog ring is or how it will help you.I belong to The Handmade Artist Forum .It is a great place to meet other Artisans and learn more about your handmade business.It is Free to join and there is no better place to hook up with like minded people.Weather you have a question or just want to share your latest work HAF is the place!We have a Blog ring,we are going to start a new session in a week or two and the more people that participate the more exciting it will be.Please Join! A Blog ring is fun and once you get the hang of it its easy.1:Sign Up 2:Check back with forum each Sunday and See who is featured Artist 3:Write a post 4:go back to forum and let us no your post is ready 5: Read and comment on posts That is pretty much it.It really only takes an hour or so of your time a week.Can you fit that in your schedule ?You will meet some great people and maybe even make some friends, all while gaining traffic at your sites!I hope you have found this post useful and I hope you click on through and sign up.Here is where you sign up for the Handmade Artist Forum and here is where you sign up for the Blog Ring.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.'
