4 Feb
Handmade is very important to me. Each design is unique…not something you can find on every shelf at the mall or on every other child at school. It is also made with love. Each shirt is made with love and designed to be cherished hand-me downs for years to come. I think handmade products symbolize love and are more sentimental and cherished.
28 Jan
Today’s featured crafter derives most of her inspiration from her daughters explaining:
“I love to see them wear new creations I come up with. Many of my fabric combinations come from things found in nature. I find myself drawn to pretty floral patterns in palettes that reflect gorgeous gardens and amazing flora.”
12 Jan
Just a thought to encourage other artists. We live in a wonderful time where ‘everyday’ talent is being recognized and applauded. Every on has received a God given talent. If you have something special that you enjoy doing … celebrate it, share it with others … you never know the journey it may take you on.
11 Dec
My youngest has a behavior disorder which has required me to quit my childcare business, and I had to find a source of income. I turned to my knitting and crafting as a way not only to help support us, but to allow me the time to spend with my kids. I started out knitting with thrift store yarn and yarn from deconstructed sweaters. Anything I could get ahold of really! I call my biz Poor Girl Couture for a reason, as I started it from scratch withthrift store supplies and alot of books. This business has really grown over the past year, and I couldn’t be more thankful for the support of my fiance and my family.
22 Nov
My mom taught me how to knit when I was in highschool. I can still remember the first patch of knitting I did, it was very bad! But with years of practice I can know knit a scarf in 24 hours and can do it without looking!
Pin It23 Oct
They are usually made by people who care about craftsmanship. Craftsmanship is a word that means very little to most these days. Houses go up in weeks as well as buildings and there usually isn’t anything to give it “character”. Handmade items are different. The crafter takes the time to make it as beautifully as possible because they have to put their stamp on it personally.
Pin It18 Oct
“Your body is a structure upon which sacrifices and offerings shall be made for spiritual advancement. Altar clothing assumes the belief in worshiping what you wear and transformation will ensue. Each design is a testament to your sanctity.”
Pin It17 Sep
A friend of mine asked for me to paint her a pair of shoes and gave me free range to do whatever I wanted on them. A few of my friends saw them on facebook and I just started painting shoes left and right.
5 Sep
I am currently working on a line of summer ties, as well as belts, watches, and pocket squares that will be hitting my Etsy store soon!
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