Art is a hobby for some and a passion for others. Some begin as a child, stringing beads and others trip on their passion later in life. However they got there, there is something special about an artist that truly loves her work! Such is…
Don’t Quit Before You Even Start
STOP! I have an idea! It’s a great idea that will take my business to the next level! It will change the way I live and solve so many problems….but what if I fail? What if I can’t figure out the details? What if nobody…
Drink up! It’s Kahlua Day
Kahlua, that wonderfully versatile drink that is good any time of year. In honor of this creamy indulgence, let us celebrate National Kahlua Day with some amazing handmade treasures! Vintage Bead Earrings Kahlua N Cream – Carved Bone FlowersBlack Onyx Ever noticed how…
Featured Artist Emily of Shieh Design Studio
Emily is a happily married architectural designer and mother of cats and an African parrot. She emigrated from Taiwan was she was 14 and loves to experience life! She and her husband often travel outside the country and test different cuisines on the weekends. When…
National Strawberry Ice Cream Day
One of my favorite flavors has a reason to celebrate! Welcome to National Strawberry Ice Cream Day! In honor of this lush flavor, may I present to you some amazing works of handmade art inspired by strawberry ice cream. strawberry shortcake ice cream…
Featured Artist Marnie of Playa Blu
You ever meet someone who seems to have life in balance? Not often, but one such woman that I ran across has spent her life putting her own and others life in sync, and loving every minute of it. Creativity was always part of Marnie. …
Happy First Foot Day
The custom of firstfooting, or being the first to cross the threshold a home early on New Year’s Day was popular in England and Scotland during the 19th century. The “first foot” is traditionally a man who was to arrive with his arms full of…
Featured Artist Highland Princess
Girl after my own heart! I admit that I tend to jump into new things with both feet; as my packed to the gills craft room can attest too, but this one has me beat! Highland Princess was hanging out at a Renaissance Festival and…
Featured Artist Larissa of Reef Botanicals and Fabric of My Mind
Do you every meet a person that seems to cram 48 hours worth of life into a day? Such is the case of Larissa of Reef Botanicals! Larissa’s mother was an art minor in college and always had an eye for beautiful things and her…
National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day
Today is the day to indulge in that favorite finger food of young and old alike! Happy National Pizza with the Works Except Anchovies Day! In honor of this Friday night favorite, may I present to you some darling works of handmade art from a…
Basketball Day
Today is the day that we celebrate basketball! Whether you head on out to the local court or just sit back and watch the games on TV, basketball is loved by millions. In honor of this wonderful sport, I present to you some amazing handmade…
Featured Artists Brian and Jules of ThinkEco2
While many claim to be green and eco friendly, there are some that take this to a whole new level and create their entire business model around reusing products to create usable art! While there are those out there that do this, sometimes it takes…
Happy Birthday US Navy!
In 1972 Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt authorized recognition of 13 October as the Navys birthday. In contrast to Navy Day, the Navy Birthday is intended as an internal activity for members of the active forces and reserves, as well as…
Featured Artist Bianca of Benedetta Crafty
Bianca describes herself as bubbly, motivated and positive! She has a marketing and business development background; she is currently living as a full time artist, making the world more colorful through her work. When she is not working on her art, Bianca loves to spend…
Fire Pup Day
Those darling spotted puppies, an iconic image of every firehouse. Today is the day to celebrate these adorable dogs with Fire Pup Day and what better way than with some amazing handmade treasures! STAINED GLASS WHERES THE FIRE ALL IN A DAYS WORK From…
Love Note Day
Today is the day that you remember to tell that special someone how much they mean to you and what better way to say I Love You than with handmade! Peace Hope Love – Small Tear Out Notebook Note Pad From Crafty Day…
National Be an Angel Day
Everyone needs a boost sometimes and today is the perfect day to do something kind for another. Welcome to National Be an Angel Day! And what better way to celebrate this special do unto others kind of day than with some handmade treasures. You…
National Failure Day
Every had one of those days where every little thing that could happen did? Every had your child witness a mess up and point and shout “FAIL!”? If you have ever had a fail moment, this day is for you….Happy National Failure Day! In honor…
Linda of LRS Jewelry
Imagine doing a job you love for over 30 years! Linda did just that as a teacher that, by the end of her career was actually teaching the children of some of her former students and loved every minute of it. Now retired, Linda is…
Featured Artist Sue of Mama Picture This
One never knows how simple words will shape a child! One such example is Sue, who’s fourth grade teacher asked her parents to get her a sketch pad and pencils….and the road was set. Sue is currently a mother of two children and works marketing…
Pandemonium Day
Every feel like your life is out of control? Like you just can’t seem to get everything together in a nice, neat, orderly package? If so, today is the day for you because it is Pandemonium Day! An amazing day where we celebrate all things…
National Sugar Cookie Day
Warm from the oven, what is more home than fresh sugar cookies! In honor of this sweet treat and National Sugar Cookie Day I present to you some amazing handmade treasures inspired by sugar cookies! Handmade Recipe Decorated Chipboard Album First things first, you…
Featured Artist Dawn of Junebug Jewelry Designs
Dawn was always creative, starting out as a young girl crocheting with her fingers and making hair ribbons to sell to her classmates as well as writing numerous short stories; but it wasn’t until much later that she discovered her real passion for jewelry making…
World UFO Day
Crop circles, UFO sightings, alien abductions….we hear about them but do we ever celebrate them? Today is the day to appreciate all things alien with World UFO Day! To really get into the spirit of the day, may I present to you some incredible works…
Happy Martini Day
If you ever needed an excuse to kick back and have a Martini, this is the day! Happy National Martini Day….an amazing concoction of Vodka and Vermouth which can be flavored any number of ways. In honor of this simple but elegant drink, I present…
National Lobster Day!
This shelled wonder is seen at fancy dinners and beach parties! In honor of National Lobster Day, I present to you some amazing works of art featuring lobsters! Fork and spoon Lobster silverware lobster spoon bug This little guy is bringing his own silverware…