Working with your hands is the oldest and most fundamental element of craft. Through the hands, one forges a physical connection to the materials they use and the product they create. This connection can be nurtured and transmitted to all those who buy or admire the crafts. In addition, handmade arts and crafts fundamentally support the artistic traditions and communities… View Post
I create jewelry that is not only handmade and pretty, but it is well made and made with supplies I have bought from other small businesses on etsy, for example. So when someone buys an item from me, they are actually supporting multiple small businesses. Kind of a nice thought, if you ask me! 🙂
I honestly get my inspiration from the supplies I have. I don’t usually go into the store with an idea in mind. I pick things off the shelves, beads and wire and combine them in my head. I have a hard time shopping for ‘needed’ supplies, so instead, I have a pile of supplies that I pick through and combine… View Post
My bags have a distinctive look and previous buyers (when I had my own website) have found me by “knowing” I made these bags. I love my buyers! They love my artistic ability and workmanship and that means more to me than any feedback given. I have many buyers who come back to purchase over and over and over. Some… View Post
I am a gemini (last I checked). I went to school to become a famous publicist but after a few years of great fun in the wildness which is the record business (with the likes of Cheap Trick, Skid Row, Debbie Gibson, Marc Anthony etc.) I gave it up to move West to Portland, Oregon where I could again have… View Post
Doing things with our bare hands is unique. Try it !
I was strolling through our local mall and saw this gentlemen scroll sawing.. I started asking questions and became very interested. I bought a cheap scroll saw and the next thing I know I was totally hooked on this craft. Mad more than my share of mistakes, but that’s how I learned and the rest is history as they say.
