The Bumble Bee Bunting is an adorable, felt bunting perfect for a nursery, baby shower, a photo prop or just to have hanging in a playroom! The banner is approximately 7.5 inches tall by 32 inches long, plus ribbon to hang. All the pieces…
Featured Artist Melissa of Knitted Lilly Creations
Have you ever been told you could not do something because you are left handed? Sound silly? Maybe, but this is exactly how Melissa first experienced knitting! Picture a darling little girl at a Girl Scout meeting, all excited because today they were going to…
La’Riesha of Calypso Candy
Some find that they have the need to create from childhood on, spending their lives making the world a more beautiful place with their own hands, while others, like La’Riesha, took a bit longer to find their creative passion…and the world is a better place…
Featuring Shelli of Custom Bear Hugs
There is no better business tool than a supportive family, which is exactly how Custom Bear Hugs got her start! Shelli met her wonderful husband while they were both serving our country in the United States Navy. Thank you to you both from all of…
Featured Artists Southern Charm Designs
Quick…pop quiz…what does the Department of Defense and unique handmade jewelry have in common? Until today I would have said “Ummm, nothing” but now I know different! Kristie and Kellie are twins who both currently work at a company who deals with contracts with the…
Featured Artist Jordan of HexagonInc
How often have you been on a search for that perfect “something” and you just can’t find it? Solution…do it yourself which is exactly what Jordan did when he couldn’t find the perfect brooch to suite a unique style. The experiment was so successful that…
Featured Artist Anne of Made for Me by Oaklie
Some seem to be ready to sell their handmade creations from the crib while others take it on as a business a bit later in life. That doesn’t mean they are not creative…far from it! One such creative soul is Anne Hopfer who began crocheting…
Featured Artist Barbara of Lady Faith Jewelry
Artists are as varied as their arts in every way and each traveled their own journey to get to where they are; and it is those journeys which make art so special. Barbara Lady Faith Branson (isn’t that just the most incredible name you have…
Featured Artist Sarah of Finding Charm
One of my favorite tidbits to learn when meeting a new artist is how they got started in their art since each and every story is just a bit different. Sarah, however, is one of my favorites just because it shows her make do attitude!…
Featured Artist: April of Brooklyn Bead Goddess
I admit that I just might have an addiction to handmade beads….and have NO desire to fix this problem! Artists that can take a rod of glass and melt it in a flame to create amazing beads have always fascinated me; as a result, I have a…
Maria of Creative Pet Collars
Fact…people love to spoil their pets!There are many people that spend immense amounts of money and time looking for that perfect pet bowl, outfit, bedding or collar.What one tends to run into, unfortunately, is the same old same old in large box stores. So what…
Featured Artist Pam of A Bead Thing
There are some people who always let life get the best of them while others go through trials with grace and style. Such is the case of Pam; owner, designer, and woman extraordinaire of A Bead Thing! Pam is a soon to be retired real estate agent…
Featured Artist Lauren of Green Street Mosaics
I’ll be the first to admit that when I wander the isles of a craft show, the phrase “I can do that” runs through my head…and then I try it and discover that there is a definite learning curve that goes into many arts. One…
Featured Artist Donna Jo of Naturally Nickel Free
“I think making interesting jewelry is more important than making beautiful jewelry. By that I just mean that beauty can be found in unconventional shapes and designs, textures and colors.” What a wonderful attitude towards the world around us! These words are the reason that…
Featured Artist Melanie of Violet’s Buds
There is no telling what will get the creative sparks flying. For some, it was apparent from the beginning that creativity was going to be a life long pursuit, while for others, the creative part of their soul was found later. For Melanie, it was…
Featured Artist Sunworx
One of my favorite aspects of working with the handmade community, besides getting to drool over all the wonderful handmade goodies and occasionally even getting to buy them, is learning about all the wonderful artists. One absolutely unique artist that really caught my eye was…
Featured Artist Sarah of Mediums to Masses
I admit that when I am wandering craft shows and art galleries on thing that always catches my eye is anything made from glass. The color and silkiness as well as the variety of shapes it can take has always fascinated me…and it obviously fascinates…
Featured Artist Jolene of Knothing But Crafty
There are some people that are just creative from the start and Jolene is one of those people. After her parents separated and it was just her and her mom, Jolene had to find ways to occupy herself; while some might find trouble, Jolene found…
Featured Artist Ashley of Silver Fox Gems
Life happens…most everyone understands this…but what you do with it is where the difference comes in. Life threw a curve ball at Ashley at a young age; but rather than be down and wallow in her self pity, she decided that she could make a…
Featured Artist Lily Robinson of My Hobby Shop
Some are lucky enough to have grown up in a creative household which encourages hands on and doesn’t mind the occasional mess; after all, art can be messy! Lily Robinson is one such lucky lady. Her mother was an artist who covered their walls with…
Featured Artist Patricia Reeves of Beaded Nature
I know that there are a tons of bead artists out there and I’ve spent a lot of time looking at various shops over the years of promoting handmade; but every once in a while a shop will jump out at me and leave me…
Featured Artist Amanda Lynne LUXE
“People will always hurt you, take away from you, make you feel incomplete, like less of a person…the one thing they can NEVER take away from you is your CREATIVITY!!!” ~ Amanda Lynne Johnson How many of us did crafts as a kid? Were you…
Featured Artist SewKlassic
There is something so special about learning a craft from a grandmother. Karen not only had a grandmother willing to sit down and teach her, but she had two, plus and aunt, and a crafty mother! Lucky girl! Karen has been creating since she was…
Featured Artist GlassSculptureOrg
I’ve heard it many times before, “When I have time I’m going to follow my passion, but for now I have to work.” Now, I understand having to support yourself and your family; that is just reality; but to be able to truly dive into…
Featured Artist Tuck Me In Blankets
Many people remember having a special blanket as a child and some, like me, even have that special treasure tucked away as an adult for no reason other than the comfort and memories it holds. That piece of childhood could have been knitted or crochet…
Artfire Featured Artist MaggieMays
I am such a sucker for a husband and wife team since I have been working with my husband to run our business and understand all too well how it can go from heaven to hell in a split second. Marge of MaggieMays has…
Artfire Featured Artist HowlingCaterpillars
The first thing you notice about today’s featured artist is the shop name….HowlingCaterpillars was just quirky enough that I had to look further! I was not disappointed when a found a shop full of wonders that I have rarely seen, each unique in its own…