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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!).
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COLORS! - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade
Posted March 21, 2018
I love this quote by the artist Edvard Munch: “The colors live a remarkable life of their own after they have been applied to the canvas.” I can’t imagine life without colors, from the bold and brilliant to the soft and subdued. The magnificence of a field of wildflowers would be lost, along with a blazing sunset and the colors of a hummingbird and a Renoir painting. I truly feel sorry for people who can only see a small amount of color . . . or none at all.
The theme of this week’s Wonderful andmade Wednesday on Indiemade blog is “COLORS!” The beautiful colors used to create the artisan handmade pieces shown below definitely have a life of their own after they were worked into the design. Enjoy!
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.
Artisan Handmade Beauties - Three for Thursday
Posted March 15, 2018
Today’s Three for Thursday blog, featuring three items from three handmade artists, is a feast for the eyes - a wide range of colorful beauties. The three artists are: Jo of Umeboshi Jewelry Designs who creates glittering, eye catching dichroic glass jewelry; Sharon of RavensBendFolkArt who hand paints whimsical folk art designs; and Colleen of Colleen Cornelius who loves to take photographs of “rust, dust and nature.” I hope you enjoy each and every one of the unique selections below.
Gift Ideas for a Handmade Mothers Day - Week 1
Posted March 13, 2018
Julie of Blue Morning Expressions is once again hosting the wildly popular Countdown to Mother's Day on her The Blu Print blog. Last year's Countdown to Mother's Day 2017 was a resounding success . . . so the 2018 version is up and running. Since Mother's Day will be here before you know it - about 10 weeks from now - this is the perfect time to start thinking about and buying a gift(s) for your Mom. Browse all the wonderful handmade shares for this week, visit the shops of the artists featured in this week's Countdown and buy your Mom a beauty that was handmade from the heart.
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.
Handmade by Artisans - Three for Thursday
Posted March 1, 2018
Another Three for Thursday blog post is here, and with it, three items from three handmade artisans are featured. The artists in this post are: Julie of Blue Morning Expressions who works in a wide range of mediums; Marcia of MarciaMcKenzieArt with exquisite watercolor batik art; and unique jewelry by Sharon of BlondePeachJewelry. I hope you enjoy the handmade items featured today. Be sure to visit the artists’ shops to find even more beauties.
Every Flower is a Soul - Artisan Handmade and Vintage
Posted February 25, 2018
Here in the Desert Southwest, you can feel that spring is not far off. The days are getting longer, the winds are a bit windier, and, with the recent rains, the mountains and the desert have a lovely tinge of green. The first swallows of the season are soaring and dipping through the arroyo that butts up against out back yard. Other bird migrants will soon be here - yay! I can almost feel the flowers stirring, flowers of all types will soon make their much anticipated appearance before the heat sets in.
Terrific Turquoise - Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade
Posted February 21, 2018
Since I live in the Desert Southwest, turquoise is a definite favorite of people, both the gemstone itself and the color. Turquoise is a shade of blue that lies on the color scale between blue and green. It has psychological characteristics associated with both of those colors: the calmness of blue and the growth that is represented in green. Turquoise is said to be a color that balances blue, green and yellow, linking it to emotional balance. It is a color promotes a feeling of serenity and stability. I don’t know about you, but whenever I work with turquoise, I do feel a great sense of peace and calmness.
Terrific Turquoise is the theme of today’s Wonderful Handmade Wednesday on Indiemade blog. Each artisan handmade item selected uses the color turquoise (or even the gemstone itself) as a major part of the design or as a beautiful accent. Most of these beauties are one of a kind designs and all are made from the heart. I hope you enjoy these handmade creations using the color turquoise.
Artisan Handmade - Three for Thursday
Posted February 15, 2018
Two weeks have already come and gone . . . and it’s time for another Three for Thursday blog post. Three items from three different handmade artists are featured. The artists highlighted this week are: Pamela of MagdaleneKnits with beautiful crocheted baby items; boho style jewelry by Kathy of KatsAllThat; and, lovely art work by Roxanne of watercolorsNmore. 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:
