You put so much love and care into your creations and do a little happy dance each and every time you get a sale….now what? You have to pack and ship off that handmade work of art to its new home, but before you do,…
Spring Fling….Let’s Have One!
Anyone else ready to make groundhog stew??? As the winter drags on and we stare longingly out the window at the sunshine wishing for some warmer weather….let me tempt you with a few handmade treasures from Handmade Artists in honor of spring curated by My…
Patiently Waiting for Spring
As I sit here watching it snow outside and waiting for the house to warm up….all I want to say is Bring on Spring! In honor of thought of flowers and butterflies and actually being able to go out without five layers, LisianBlue has created…
National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day
Art can mean so many different things to different people, but one thing it should do is inspire emotion! In honor of this, I wish you a Happy National Inspire Your Heart with Art Day! From Bo’s Fiber Art comes this stunning mixed media piece…
Your Customers are Watching You
If you will indulge me for a minute to stand on my soapbox and send out a gentle reminder that your past, current and potential customers are watching you so be wise in what you post…. I was recently messaged through the Its Better Handmade…
Wedding Creations!
I know there is still snow on the ground for many, but for those blushing spring brides, planning is in full swing! Why do what everyone else is doing when you can have some amazing handmade treasures that make your day as special as you…
Business Mistakes Happen – How You Handle It Matters
If you are a handmade artist, no matter what you sell, mistakes happen and there is nothing you can do about it. Whether it is the post office losing your package, a misplaced order, a forgotten email, or just a brain spasm, if you are…
My Handmade Life – Motivated to Work
Dreams don’t work unless you do! Living the dream! Working from home! Life surrounded by art! Sounds amazing doesn’t it? Well, it does to me too; then the reality sets in…. While working from home can be absolutely amazing for many people, for others the…
Best Advice Ever
I’m sure you remember your days of hesitantly listing your very first product for sale, or setting up for your first craft show. You try to remember everything you wanted to say or bring and inevitably forgot something important. Over the years, those of us…
Red Hot Valentine
I realize that Valentine’s Day is a few weeks away, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate with some Red Hot handmade goodies inspired by the day!
Featured Artist Elizabeth Leslie of Heart of Stone Pendants
Ever see a piece of art and stand in awe that someone actually made that? Such is the case when you see the work of Elizabeth of Heart of Stone Pendants, a creative young mother of two with a full plate that still finds time…
National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day
I don’t know about you, but around December 26 I’m ready to give the tree the heave ho and get my house back to normal while others would leave it up until Valentines Day and be perfectly happy. In honor of those hearty souls that…
Want to start off the New Year with some free promotion?
Now that the holidays are done it is time to start your business ready for the New Year! What are your goals and plans? Do they have anything to do with promoting your handmade work? It is easy….all you have to do is head over…
12 Days – Twelve Drummers Drumming
On the twelfth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: 12 Drummers Drumming Eleven Pipers Piping Ten Lords a Leaping Nine Ladies Dancing Eight Maids a Milking Seven Swans a Swimming Six Geese a Laying Five Golden Rings Four Calling Birds Three French…
12 Days – Eleven Pipers Piping
On the eleventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eleven Pipers Piping Ten Lords a Leaping Nine Ladies Dancing Eight Maids a Milking Seven Swans a Swimming Six Geese a Laying Five Golden Rings Four Calling Birds Three French Hens Two Turtle…
12 Days – Ten Lords a Leaping
On the tenth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Ten Lords a Leaping Nine Ladies Dancing Eight Maids a Milking Seven Swans a Swimming Six Geese a Laying Five Golden Rings Four Calling Birds Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves and a…
12 Days – Nine Ladies Dancing
On the ninth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Nine Ladies Dancing Eight Maids a Milking Seven Swans a Swimming Six Geese a Laying Five Golden Rings Four Calling Birds Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear…
12 Days – Eight Maids a Milking
On the eighth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Eight Maids a Milking Seven Swans a Swimming Six Geese a Laying Five Golden Rings Four Calling Birds Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree Eight maids…
12 Days – Seven Swans a Swimming
On the seventh day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Seven Swans a Swimming Six Geese a Laying Five Golden Rings Four Calling Birds Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree What is more beautiful than…
Twelve Days – Six Geese a laying
On the sixth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Six Geese a Laying Five Golden Rings Four Calling Birds Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree It is not until you really try to work with…
Twelve Days – Five Golden Rings
On the fifth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Five Golden Rings Four Calling Birds Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree Jewelry is always a wonderful gift and what could be better than gold rings?…
Glam it Up
Nothing wrong with a little glitz and glam this holiday season and Lady Vamp Sal has created this Highlight with some amazingly glam picks!
Twelve Days – Four Calling Birds
On the fourth day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Four Calling Birds Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree Four calling birds….I actually tried to find art with a bird on a telephone, but apparently I’m…
Twelve Days – Three French Hens
On the third day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Three French Hens Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree Unless you live on a farm, I don’t know what you are going to do with three french hens, but…
Twelve Days – Two Turtle Doves
On the second day of Christmas my true love sent to me: Two Turtle Doves and a Partridge in a Pear Tree Hmmm, turtle doves…..well, how about a handmade turtle and a handmade dove! Honu Sea Turtle ODD Count Peyote PDF Pattern Why buy one…
Twelve Days – Partridge in a Pear Tree
On the first day of Christmas my true love sent to me: A Partridge in a Pear Tree Ready to celebrate the season? What better way than the classic carol The 12 Days of Christmas! In honor of all the amazing gifts from the song,…
Makes You Say Ahhhhh
There are so many talented artists online, but some just make you want to stop and stare like these picks from HandmadeArtists curated by BeadThing.