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Artisan Handmade Gifts - Tuesday Tag
Posted January 22, 2019
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Monday Twitter Tree - Artisan Handmade - January 21, 2019
Posted January 20, 2019
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Handmade Valentines Day Gift Ideas
Posted January 17, 2019
On February 14 each year, candy, flowers cards and gifts are exchanged between loved ones not only here in the United States but also in other countries all around the world to celebrate Valentine's Day. The Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately 1 billion Valentine's Day cards are exchanged each year, the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas (about 2.6 billion cards). How did Valentine's Day develop? Here's a short history:
Monday Twitter Tree - Artisan Handmade - January 14, 2019
Posted January 13, 2019
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Original Art - Three for Thursday
Posted January 10, 2019
“The paint is simply an extension of my hand, my mind.” ~ Antonio Masi, Watercolor Artist
Having never been a painter - although I did dabble in watercolors for a bit and realized very quickly I had no talent for it besides “abstract blobs” - I am always astounded at the beauty that artists reveal on their canvas of choice. I think you will also be amazed at the wide variety of techniques and styles of the three painters featured in this new Three for Thursday blog. The artists are: Sharon of RavensBendFolkArt; Roxanne of watercolorsNmore; and Jacki of Christie Cottage. I hope you enjoy these choices and that you will visit their shops to see more art.
Artisan Handmade Gift Ideas - Tuesday Tag
Posted January 8, 2019
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Monday Twitter Tree - Artisan Handmade - January 7, 2019
Posted January 6, 2019
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Unique Jewelry, Artisan Handmade - Three for Thursday
Posted January 3, 2019
Buy Handmade - Be One in a Million, Not One of Millions
I don’t know about you, but I HATE to buy jewelry that everyone else can buy. I don’t want to see a stranger three states over wearing a piece of jewelry that I might be wearing. That doesn’t happen, however, because I have almost always worn artisan handmade jewelry that is one of a kind, whether the earrings, bracelets or necklace are created by another artist or created by me. There is something so soul satisfying in that, knowing that I’m the only person in the universe wearing a particular design - unless an evil twin in an evil alternate universe is up to her evil copying of designs.
The three handmade artists that are features in this new “Three For Thursday” blog all make one of a kind jewelry designs: Mary of PrettyGonzo; Julie of Blue Morning Expressions; and me, Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs. I hope you enjoy this small sampling of the one of a kind jewelry designs that are in their shops. Please visit each shop for more eye catching and soul satisfying beauty. I hope you enjoy these selections:
Monday Twitter Tree - Artisan Handmade - December 31, 2018
Posted December 30, 2018
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New Handmade Earrings - Jewelry Gift Ideas for Women
Posted December 28, 2018
It’s hard to believe that 2018 is drawing to a close and that a new year will dawn in just a matter of days. 2018 was a very creative year for me as I found items from new artists (to me) to incorporate into my work - and continued working with pieces from old artist friends. Playing with unique color combinations was also fun. My creative spirits have been active lately as you will see with the newest handmade earrings below, great gift ideas for a favorite woman on her birthday, Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day . . . or just because. I hope you enjoy these new handmade creations found in my Shadow Dog Designs jewelry shop. Click on either the photo or the link below the photo to be taken to the item for more information and pictures.
