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March 2018

Monday Twitter Tree - Artisan Handmade - March 12, 2018

Posted March 11, 2018

 

 

Please share your tweets and links on the host blog:  CHRISTIE COTTAGE

 

 

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Make it a Handmade Mother's Day! - Week 1

Posted March 9, 2018

 

 

Please share your links on the host blog:  THE BLU PRINT

 

 

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Happy Spring! Happy Easter!

Posted March 8, 2018

 

 

The celebration of the return of  spring and Easter brings the promise that everything can begin again, of letting go of the old and embracing something new, of renewal of the self and of the earth, and of faith.  Just think of everything associated with spring and Easter: promise, resurrection, birth, new love, romance, nesting birds, butterflies, daffodils, tulips, peach blossoms and so many other cheerful flowers.  

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Happy St Patricks Day! - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade

Posted March 7, 2018

 

 

Due to my mother's side of the family, quite a lot of Scots-Irish blood flows through my veins, being a MacLellan and an O'Birney.  I grew up listening to old Irish ballads by John McCormack and others and also to Scottish bagpipe music.  I thrilled to the legends of Brian Boru, the Fenian Cycle and others - and also to the lifes of Irish saints (although those weren't quite as exciting).  When St. Patrick's Day rolls around, I find myself going though my CDs of Irish folk songs, popping one into my computer and singing along (probably much to the chagrin of Seamus - am surprised he doesn't howl along!).  In honor of the upcoming St. Patrick's Day, I also wanted to share handmade items from talented artist friends that use green as all or part if the design. 

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Monday Twitter Tree - Artisan Handmade - March 5, 2018

Posted March 4, 2018

 

 

Please share your links and tweets on the host blog:  CHRISTIE COTTAGE

 

 

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Handmade Jewelry by Shadow Dog Designs - New Earrings and Necklaces

Posted March 4, 2018

 

 

It has been almost a month since I last sat down to share my newest batch of handmade earrings and necklaces.  Visiting friends in Long Beach, California and Charleston, South Carolina took up a lot of time, along with shorter trips to Dallas.  Plus, three big shows are in the not too distant future, all in April, so I’ve been very busy trying to make new jewelry to freshen up the look.  Lots of spring inspired jewelry has been photographed - hopefully, those will make it into the next post.

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