Oh yes and did I mention we travel full time in a school bus that runs on propane?? The items I create are made from recycled materials, vintage buttons, beads, costume jewelry, and lace. I even have feather items made from feathers I’ve collected in our travels.
Etsy is always a good way to sell things, but I prefer fairs. I like the idea of personally representing my crafts at fairs and sales. I think it gives the consumer a connection with what they are buying that they wouldn’t get from some mass-produced piece of crap. And I like to meet the people who buy things from… View Post
You’ve probably heard this one a million times before – but it is incredibly satisfying to see someone get enjoyment and/or learn something from something you’ve made by hand. There no other feeling like it.
Every piece I create represents my feelings, my dreams, my ideas and the experiences I gather from my trips around the world. But pretty much anything might inspire me. A bright day, a funny quote, a sweet memory, a pretty flower, a strong emotion. I see everyday objects or vintage goodies and I immediately think of how I could incorporate… View Post
According to Wikipedia: “Kanzashi were first used in Japan during the Jōmon period. During that time, a single thin rod or stick was considered to have mystical powers which could ward off evil spirits, so people would wear them in their hair. This is also when some of the first predecessors of the modern Japanese hair comb began to appear.”
I remember watching my grandmother crochet, since she lived too far from where we were living, my mom asked one of our adorable neighbors to teach me & she agreed. I first learned how to crochet & then knit when I was 9 years old and eventually made my first dish cloth which I gave to my mom. I also… View Post
I make it because I enjoy it, and want to share beautiful things with the world. I buy handmade because the items are unique, made with love, of great quality, usually customizable and often save and/or recycle resources. Plus, you meet so many nice people!
