Every woman deserves a break, and what better treat than having your man make dinner! Today is the day to celebrate National Men Make Dinner Day and in honor of this momentous day, I present to you some fitting handmade creations from the artists on…
National Candy Day
Maybe you have some leftover candy from Halloween or maybe you are gathering chocolate for Christmas but either way, today is the day to break some out and celebrate National Candy Day! Don’t want to stuff your face with sugar? Not a problem, you can…
Why Handmade?
When we walk into a retail store and grab a product off the shelf, we really don’t give it much thought as to where it came from, who made it or the quality of that product. We have come accustomed to the convenience and affordability…
Why Handmade Is Worth the Extra Cost
I have always been artistic. Even as a teenager, I always had more fun crocheting clothes for my Barbie’s than I did actually playing with them. When I became an adult, I discovered digital art and fell in love with the medium. For a time,…
It’s Halloween!
A wonderful day where kids and adults dress up as their own hidden fantasy alter ego and gorge on pounds of chocolate and sugar! Whether you are heading out to a party, trick or treating or just staying inside hiding out with your lights off,…
Chainmaille, Armour and Fashion
What do you think of when you hear chainmaille? Armour, jewelry, shark suits, what the heck is that? Chainmaille dates back to at least the 4th century BC when it was used at body armour but may have dated back even further when scale armour…
Comfy Cozy
As the weather turns colder, thoughts turn to those wonderful warm, comfy, cozy items that make it a pleasure to curl up. While you can get many warm items at the store, there is something special about the love that goes into handmade! In honor…
Handmade Colors of Fall
Leaves are changing and the air is getting cooler! One of my favorite times of the year so to celebrate, I chose some of my favorite fall colored items from the talented artists on HandmadeArtists.
When I am Rich
There is nothing like dreaming of the day that we can buy anything we like! Monika of My European Touch created just such a list from the amazing finds on HandmadeArtists.com
Happy Goose Day
Mother goose, goose for dinner, duck-duck-goose, decorator geese…..it is time to celebrate Goose Day! What better way to celebrate than with a few handmade treasures. Quilled Canada Goose framed wall art Have you ever seen quilling? This amazing wall art treasure from Quilling By Sandra…
Want some Magic?
Everyone needs a little magic in their life! Check out some amazing handmade treasures featuring magic from the talented artists on handmadeartists.com
Talk Like a Pirate!
What better way to have some silly fun than to talk like a pirate for a day? Worried about the funny looks you may get, well, how about just admiring some amazing Pirate themed treasures from the talented artists on HandmadeArtiststs.com!
It’s Checkers Day
In this modern age of computers and nonpersonal contact, how about stopping for a short time to play an old fashioned game of checkers…the kind with a board and movable pieces, not the online version! Talk to a friend over a quiet game and enjoy…
Snuggle Up
Now that the weather is starting to turn a bit chillier, it is time to Snuggle Up! Check out these amazing ways to stay toasting on those cool autumn evenings with this highlight created by Monika of MyEuropeanTouch!
International Dot Day!
Polka Dots are a sight that makes me smile! Happy and colorful and perfect to brighten up a dreary day. In honor of International Dot Day, I present to you some handmade treasures sure to bring a smile. Overall shorts size 12mths From the talented…
It’s Chocolate Milkshake Day
You realize that every day is a day to celebrate something! For example, today is Friday and it’s Chocolate Milkshake Day! Now, before you make that frowny face because you don’t want the calories of a real chocolate milkshake; check out these amazing (and calorie…
International Make Up Day
What day is today? It’s International Make Up Day! No, not make up as in your cosmetics, but a day to fix a wrong. Today is the day that you right a wrong, say you are sorry, or even just reconnect with a lost friend….
Tips for Doing Promotion Right
You spend so much time working on your creations and have every right to be proud and now it is time to promote your work! You post and list and promote some more, but you don’t seem to be getting the response you expected from…
First Day of School
We all know the day….little ones standing at the bus stop clutching new backpacks and looking excited, older ones waiting off to the side, too cool for themselves, and parents dreaming of quiet houses and a few quiet moments….it’s back to school! In celebration of…
Happy Leprechaun Day
I know that St Patrick’s Day is in March, but there is no reason that the leprechauns can’t have a day all their own! Rainbow Mountain Art by G has found the rainbow for you….all you have to do is follow it! Stunning…
Customers Say the Darnedest Things
Why does it cost so much???? I can get this at the Dollar Store/Wal Mart for a quarter of the price! I’m sure I could make that with no problem! Can’t you lower the price? Why is shipping so much? Ever hear comments like these…
National Join Hands Day
Happy National Join Hands Day! A day when young and adult work together to plan and implement community projects to better their neighborhood. Such an amazing day should be celebrated so go out and grab some friends, both young and young at heart, and plant…
Blueberry Pie Day
As spring finally seems to be making an appearance in the NorthEast, my mind seems to be turning to all the fresh fruit that will soon be around! In honor of the wonders of spring, I present to you a celebration of Blueberry Pie! Why…
Copper Care
Copper is an amazing metal that jewelry artists love since it is easy to mold and stamp as well as for its amazingly rich color. Throughout history, copper has been used in jewelry as well as coins. At one time, it was associated with gods…
International Tatting Day
Tatting! Tatting? For those that have never heard of this amazing art, it is basically using a shuttle or needle and creating lace by making knots and loops in pattern. It can become edging for a bridal hankie that will become a treasured heirloom or…
In Like a Lion; Out Like a Lamb
As the saying goes, March is supposed to come in like a lion and out like a lamb….at least us here in the Northeast are hoping that this old saying comes true since most of us have had about enough of old man winter!!! In…
You Made it to Friday!
You did it! The week is done and you deserve a break…so how about a party! Hmmmm, first the invitations. Thanks to PlatinumDesigns, that is no problem. Fully customized just for you and created with the high quality you would expect from an artistic creation….