As the holiday season approaches and we begin to make our lists and start checking them twice (not because Santa Claus is coming to town because most of us are on a budget this season) take a look at some Indie Crafters. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. There are truly some creative Indies […]
Ever wonder what to do with those extra beer or wine bottles after a party? Well check out Carroll Creek Glass, located out of Frederick, MD. These creatives turn recycled glass into handcut glassware. When I saw these Red Stripe Beer tumblers, I was sold. Combining the elements of environmnent, wine and art these unique […]
Fall is on its way, this is true. Before we know it, the holiday season will be here. One of the nicest places to find the best and most unique gifts, either for yourself or a loved one, are craft shows. The most talented come out to display their labor of love and hard-work. In […]
If you’ve been keeping up with the World Cup 2010 matches, then I’m sure you’ve been just on edge with your vuvuzela as I have. There’s just something about “football” or soccer that builds excitement, I guess that comes from growing up in a soccer household. The most fun thing about this World Cup is […]
We’ve all heard of writer’s block, but how about creative killers? Picture this, you’re rocking to your own creative beat, steady designing, sketching or brewing up the next big piece. Then something comes along to detour you from your creative flow. Once that concentration is broken it’s so hard to get back into the groove. […]
Going Green? Check out my pick for the Etsy Store of the Week, Recycled Art Co. This duo creates eco-friendly artwork from salvaged materials. They use an array of bright colors, which I absolutely love. My favorite creation from their Etsy Shop is the Too Sweet Cupcake piece. So if your looking for a holiday […]
We all know the holidays are creeping up on us. I think it is safe to say that our shopping habits this year will be very different in comparison to previous years. While web surfing I came across this site called Cafe Handmade and what caught my attention were the words “Virtual Craft Show.” I’ve […]
This is a big topic for many crafters. A lot of times we do giveaways and donations to organizations and events. Although, many of my handmade crafters see this as a great deed, sometimes it may be a hit or miss as far as gaining new business. Personally, I’m almost always willing to do giveaways […]
I met these two fellow Etsians at an arts and craft show this past weekend in Atlanta. I stopped by their booth and I thought they had the most creative and distinctive accessories and jewelry. All of their items were created from recycled objects, things that we overlook everyday believing that paper and plastic are […]