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Three for Thursday - Artisan Handmade - September 16, 2021
Posted September 16, 2021
It has been quite a while since I posted a new Three for Thursday . . . and for that please, accept my apologies. It seems the days / weeks / months just fly by. As with all Three for Thursday posts, three items from three handmade artists are featured. This week, a fun combination of items were chosen: upcycled Starbucks coffee bag purses from Sandra of SandraLeesHandbags; hand knit fingerless gloves by Jacki of Christe Cottage; and colorful lampwork glass earrings by me, Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs. If something catches your eye and you want more information and photos, please click the item picture or live link to be taken to the item in the artist’s shop. Enjoy these wonderful picks!
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Unique Artisan Handmade - Three for Thursday
Posted August 2, 2018
The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul.
Dieter Uchtdorf
Two weeks have already flown . . . and here it is, time for another Three for Thursday blog post. Three wonderful handmade items from three different artists are featured. The artists highlighted this week are: Marcia of MarciaMcKinzieArt with unique watercolor batik paintings (I chose all beautiful landscapes); a wide range of fiber crafts by Jacki of Christie Cottage; and unique boho style jewelry by me, Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs. If something catches your eye, please be sure to click on the photo or the link below the picture to be taken to the item for more photos and information. I hope you enjoy the unique artisan handmade items featured below. And, remember: BUY HANDMADE!
It's an Artisan Handmade Three for Thursday - Polymer Clay
Posted July 19, 2018
I think there is something very special about handmade work. You can appreciate the thought, detail and time that have been invested into creating something amazing, whether it is great or small. In my opinion, handmade goods are accessible works of art.
Tami Gagne
What an amazing quote . . . and one I agree with 100%. There is always something very special about a handmade item since part of the artist’s heart and soul goes into each piece created. You will definitely see what I mean when you look at the work of the artist’s featured today. Not that I planned it this way - it just happened - but the the three artists included in this week’s Three for Thursday blog are all polymer clay artists (who also work in other mediums), creating such amazing and diverse art. The artist’s are: Pati Bannister of patibannister; Julie Cleveland of Blue Morning Expressions; and Susana Paredes of EarthExpressions. I have purchased from all three of these polymer clay artists and can guarantee that their work is superb.
Artisan Handmade Gift Ideas - Three for Thursday
Posted June 28, 2018
“I work to provide symbolic reminders of our connection to the earth and beyond.”
I love this quote from Christine of beadfreaky, one of the artists featured in this week’s Three for Thursday blog. I firmly believe a large majority of handmade artists feel that way since since each piece created has a bit of the maker’s own heart and spirit captured in it. Each handmade piece of art is as meaningful and unique as the person who created it.
Artisan Handmade Beauties - Three for Thursday
Posted June 14, 2018
SOMETHING HANDMADE IS SO MUCH MORE MEANINGFUL . . . Beth Wert
I totally agree with the above quote . . something artisan handmade is ALWAYS much more meaningful. And you’ll see why when you look at the beautiful handmade items by the artists chosen for today’s Three for Thursday blog post. The artists featured today are: Linda of TreasuresofJewels who makes jewelry with a mostly romantic Victorian flair; Pamela of MagdaleneKnits who creates a wide variety of hand crocheted and knitted keepsakes; and, Suzanne of RivendellRockJewelry who crafts lovely jewelry mainly using gemstones. If something catches your eye, please be sure to click on the picture or the link below the picture to be taken to the item for more photos and information. I hope you enjoy the unique artisan handmade items featured below:
Beautifully Artisan Handmade - Three for Thursday
Posted May 31, 2018
Two weeks have already flown . . . and it’s time for another Three for Thursday blog post. Three wonderful handmade items from three different artists are featured. The artists highlighted this week are: Colleen of Colleen Cornelius with a wide range of eye catching photographs; boho style jewelry by Kathy of KatsAllThat; and, unique art work by Sam of Shinrin Studio. If something catches your eye, please be sure to click on the photo or the link below the picture to be taken to the item for more photos and information. I hope you enjoy the unique artisan handmade items featured below:
Artisan Handmade Gift Ideas - Three for Thursday
Posted May 17, 2018
I love this quote by Zac Posen, an American fashion designer, since it’s the way I feel about making artisan handmade items and buying artisan handmade items to gift to friends:
I want to make things of quality. I'm a big believer in handmade, tactile, crafted pieces. I want to keep that tradition alive.
Handmade for Mother's Day - Three for Thursday
Posted April 26, 2018
Being a handmade artist myself, I have always loved this quote:
You can't buy LOVE, but you can buy HANDMADE . . . and that's kind of the same thing.
Handmade artists put a great amount of heart and soul and love into their pieces. So, in my humble opinion, you ARE buying love. Each of the three items from three artists featured below put a LOT of themselves into each piece. I hope you enjoy these fabulous beauties. And remember: Mother’s Day will be here soon!
Make It Handmade! - Three for Thursday
Posted April 12, 2018
Today’s Make It Handmade - Three for Thursday blog features three diverse items from three handmade artists. The artists highlighted today are: Deanna of Deannaroserichardson who creates majorly fun accessories; Lyn of Yarn Safari who crochets and knits beautiful hats, cowls, shawls and scarves; and Peggy of Prairie Bee Designs who has a line of meaningful hand stamped jewelry. I hope you enjoy the three items from each artist today. Please visit their shops for more gift ideas. MAKE IT A HANDMADE GIFT this year!
Handmade by Artisans - Three for Thursday
Posted March 29, 2018
Two weeks have come and gone . . . and here it is time again for another Three for Thursday blog post. Three for Thursday posts feature three handmade items from three artists. If you look back at previous posts, you will see that the items chosen celebrate a wide variety of artistic skill. That includes the artists you’ll find this week: eye catching manga and dog figurines by Sam of Shinrin Studio; colorful crocheted accessories and plushies by Michele of Starrfish Studio; and, fun dog themed beauties from Donna of SewAmazin (my dog, Seamus, has several of Donna's dog bandanas - he looks VERY handsome in them!).
