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functional pottery and tin sculpture

in Featured Crafters, Handmade, Pottery on 28/04/11

My motto is Music from a Keyless Piano. My desk is the skeleton of a piano – no keys but it still makes music and functions well. It is a handmade treasure.

Carving Intricate Paisleys and Knots

in Featured Crafters on 27/04/11

I have created art in various media all my life, but getting it into other people’s homes and gardens is a different story! This phase came from my design and mold making experience in the architectural precast industry. I decided to focus on learning and using internet resources to sell my art, as well as local craft shows. I am… View Post

Bright, fresh, and retro-inspired

in Featured Crafters, Handmade, Home, Jewelry on 26/04/11

I live on a 5 acre farm in Asheville, NC with my husband, two dogs, a cat, six chickens and someday a goat. We plan to grow hops for the local beer scene and we’re excited to get our farm stand going. We’re still renovating the 1930s farmhouse, but we hope to have our home finished by summer.

Bring The Beach Home

in Featured Crafters, Handmade, Home on 25/04/11

I lost my job and wanted to do something fun at home to make some extra money and to spend some enjoyable time — I decided to try something artsy and here I am … Seashell Decor!

Modern Stylish Functional

in Featured Crafters, Handmade, Kids on 24/04/11

I love creating something and then seeing it on a baby or toddler. I get such a joy when my customers send me pictures of their kids wrapped in my blankets or wearing one of my pacifier bibs! I never get tired of it… it makes me feel special and honored. I’m just thankful that I get to do something… View Post

Tales for Creative Minds

in Books, Featured Crafters, Handmade on 23/04/11

Mr.P is a real person…he has traveled in much of North America, South America, Europe, Asia and Australia. He grew up in Kansas and lived in Alaska, Brasil, UK, New York, Switzerland, California as well as Seattle, where he now lives in a tree house. He likes to tell stories – though he likes even more to have adventures, especially… View Post

Handcrafted Soap and Lip Balm

in Featured Crafters, Handmade, Soap on 22/04/11

In keeping with our beliefs of stepping lightly on the earth, we use minimal packaging and use post-consumer recycled materials when we do use packaging. We recently took another step in that direction and purchased carbon credits to offset our use of fossil fuels while doing business.