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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! This weeks Handmade Artist Forum's featured Artist is Gina Dahl creator of Dahlishknits. You can find her beautiful creations in her HAF Shop. Look at these beauties! The booties are my favorite they are adorable.I think they would be awesome for Easter,don't you? Gina is a busy mom of two, not sure how she finds the time to make all these gorgeous items.And take care of her family so I often catch up by visiting her Blogs.She has a Blog Llama Mama ,that sheds a little light on her personal life. I personally think it's a great read.She's very Witty. She has another very informative blog Dahlish knits . She has something for everyone in her shop,and she takes custom orders! 8)
What Do you think Of Valentine's Day? I have to admit, I hate this day! Okay maybe that's a bit harsh. I think it is way to commercial that's all.8) I Always have, never understood how giving someone dieing , I mean cut rose's shows them you love them. And chocolate please, Do you know what the stuff does to ya? I am fat enough already! lol And the really greatest thing I hate about Valentine's day, is that the person that supposedly wants to win your heart thinks your shallow enough to be bought with trinkets.lol (However if you are send them to my shop above! 8) Oh no! Don't let them get off that easy! Make them promise to give you a loving smile when your sad, A kind word when your spirits are low, Or maybe a hug for no reason at all. That's what your Valentine's should do for you. I am lucky that's what mine does for me every day! That's how I get away with hating on Valentine's Day,LOL! I do hope you have a Happy Valentine's day friends, full of LOVE,smiles and kindness !
Hello! See these beauties? Oh yes Collette has been really busy!Check out her Collette Collection,or her Etsy shop . She has been working hard on her Blog also,be sure to check it out! She shares great tips on wire wrapping techniques and also shares her friends work as well. I really don't know how she finds time to do it all. Her family lives in beautiful West Virginia.I am sure her two children keep her incredibly busy yet she still has the time to create her meticulous works of Art.This wonderful Lady has a way with wire!I love to look through her shop.I see the hours of her labors ,I can see the patience in every piece.Yes, you could say I admire her work as I am sure you will too! She also helps promote her Handmade friends and is a terrific contributor to the HAF Forum. Go ahead click on through and say hello to her! 8)
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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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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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.'
