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For the Love of Dogs!
Posted June 17, 2018
Anyone who knows me knows that I adore dogs and horses . . . and all animal's really. It's unfortunate that our back yard is too small to have a horse. But it is plenty big enough for Seamus, our handsome rescue dog, to patrol against the pesky squirrel and those sunbathing lizards who have the audacity to enter the yard. And Seamus will sometimes run under the bid feeder just to see the birds explode up into the sky. All done with a huge grin on his face!
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Gift Ideas for a Handmade Mothers Day - Week 2
Posted March 20, 2018
What wonderful handmade beauties were shared this week on the Mother’s Day Countdown 2018 - Week 2, hosted by Julie of Blue Morning Expressions on her The Blu Print blog. Since Mother's Day will be here before you know it, on May 13, this is the perfect time to start thinking about (and buying a gift) for your Mom. Browse all the wonderful handmade shares for this week - many of them one of a kind designs - visit the shops of the artists featured and buy your Mom something that was handmade from the heart.
Handmade Earrings and Necklaces, New Designs from Shadow Dog Designs
Posted January 18, 2018
I have been really busy making and listing new earrings and necklaces these last two weeks, mostly earrings, it seems. Have been enthralled with two new artists I have found and buy jewelry components from. One creates pieces from recycled tea or cookie tins. The pieces are whimsical and very light in weight. Another creates amazing polymer clay pieces, some with a technique called embroidered polymer clay - very intricate and time consuming. I have one pair of earrings from each artist in the beauties shared below. There are seven new creations; the last three are wonderful oldies but goodies to round out the number to an even ten.
Make it a Handmade Valentine's Day!
Posted January 14, 2018
Every February 14, candy, flowers and gifts are exchanged between loved ones in several countries, all in the name of St. Valentine. The history of Valentine’s Day contains remnants of both Christian and ancient Roman traditions. The patron saint himself is shrouded in mystery. Who is this mysterious Valentine? Where did traditions associated with Valentine’s Day come from? Being of inquiring mind, I did some research and decided to share my findings, along with a whole host of artisan handmade items, each one a perfect Valentine’s Day gift for a loved one:
