Category Archives: artists

shop handmade event?

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Chris

I happened to catch the Fashion’s Night Out show on tv last night. It’s an event that was started last year to help boost fashion sales during the recession. Ok, why not some kind of shop handmade event? It would … Continue reading →

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polymer what?

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Chris

I’ve been busy working on orders and fighting this sinus/upper respiratory crud (the crud is winning by the way). I have taken some time recently to catch up on blog reading about the International Polymer Clay Associations recent Synergy2 conference. … Continue reading →

Posted in artists, beads, Polymer Clay | 15 Comments

I have a question

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Chris

I was catching up on some blog reading the other day. A post on Elaine’s blog, tooAquarius caught my attention. She asked readers to leave a comment, feedback, suggestions, etc. for a chance at a giveaway. The comments that caught … Continue reading →

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Happy Holidays!

Posted on December 26, 2008 by Chris

Happy Holidays! The past couple of weeks have been very hectic, so I’m taking some time to unwind and clean up my studio. My studio tends to be a catch-all when cleaning things out for company. So between company and … Continue reading →

Posted in artists, Bead and Jewelry, etsy | 6 Comments

are you ready for the holidays?

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Chris

The tree is up and the house is decorated, but that’s about as far as it goes. I still have a few gifts to buy/make, cookies to bake, Christmas Eve dinner to plan, and presents that need wrapping. My lovely … Continue reading →

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huge blog giveaway on daily art muse!

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Chris

Susan Lomuto of Daily Art Muse fame has opened a new shop on Etsy. textmessages.etsy.com offers text-related materials for artists and crafters. In celebration of the opening of her new shop, Susan is doing a blog giveaway worth over $200.00! … Continue reading →

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show and tell

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Chris

It’s show and tell time again. I love sharing the beautiful jewelry that designers make with my beads. Today’s designs are all by Lisa of Creations by Lisa and Company. She makes lovely jewelry and is a sweetheart to work … Continue reading →

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