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….
Featured Artists Southern Women Crafts
What do you think of when you picture an artists’ studio? Piles of paints and beads and scrapbook paper? Brightly colored room with a huge table to work on? Or maybe this is just my dream! How about an RV? No? Well, read on then……
Metal Monday!
If you asked most people what their least favorite day of the week is, I would bet that the overwhelming response would be Monday. Why? Back to work and school (unless you work from home and then you probably haven’t stopped working all weekend anyways!)…
Happy Home Office Organization Day
More people than ever are working from home, be it telecommuting or self employed, our offices have moved from the cubical to the house! While the plus side of this life is amazing, it can be way too easy to let your organization slide. In…
Happy Name Tag Day
Today is the day to celebrate your name! No, not with those cheesy Hello, my name is tags, but with some amazing works of art celebrating our names! Personalized Name and Initial Monogram Nursery Wall Decal Let your little one see his or…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
Roast Leg of Lamb Day
Happy Roast Leg of Lamb Day! Although, I have never tried to roast a leg of lamb and don’t know that I ever will, I still want to celebrate. So, in honor of this momentous occasion I present to you some handmade leg of lambs that are still attached to the…
Happy Lei Day
You step off the plane and are greeted by a lovely lady in a grass skirt. The sun is warm, the sand is white and you have a beautiful flower lei placed around your neck. Well, maybe a trip to Hawaii isn’t in the cards…
Happy April Fools Day!
April 1st, a day loved by pranksters young and old alike! Whether or not you spend this fun filled day playing pranks on your friends and family, you can surely appreciate the humor of a day like this. In honor of all the fools out…
Happy Smoke and Mirrors Day
Magic captures the imagination of young and old. While we know that there is a “trick,” the illusion is still always a thrill. To celebrate the art of illusion, I present to you Smoke and Mirrors Day! What better way to celebrate than with some…
March is National Craft Month
Did you know that March is National Craft Month? Amazing that we have an entire month to celebrate what we love best….handmade! So, if you just can’t get enough of the smell of glue sticks and don’t seem bothered by the tiny beads rolling around…
Organize Your Home Day
Did you make any resolutions this year? Maybe to finally get yourself and your home organized but don’t know where to start? Well, here are a few wonderful handmade creations that will have you happily on your way to an organized home on National Organize…
Splash in a Puddle Day
Remember loving the rain, running out and jumping into the first big puddle you could find…do you still do it? If you miss the innocence and fun of puddle splashing then this day is for you! Today is National Splash in a Puddle Day! Just…
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…