I've been a very busy girl....

I love creating...I can't just sit and watch tv without a crochet hook in my hand.  I even crocheted a scarf while riding on the back of a motorcycle during a trip.  So I don't have a problem creating, which is good when you have an on-line handmade shop.  But my problem?  I hate doing the item photography, writing descriptions, and coming up with tags.  So I end up with a pile of stuff that all needs to listed, and I do them all at one time.  May not be good for SEO, but it works for this momma.  So, would you like to see?

 Aren't these adorable?  The blue ones are so tiny, for 0-6 months, and the red ones are for 6-12 months.  I found the pattern for these flip flops, and other cutie patotie baby shoes at Two Girl Patterns.  They have so many adorable patterns, it took me days to decide.

I had the vision of this red, white, and blue stretch bracelet in my mind for a while, but I couldn't find the beads in any of my local craft stores, so I needed to order them from Fire Mountain Gems.  While I love that site, I am not at all patient while waiting for supplies. hahaha.

The last of my featured items is this set of 4 eco-friendly kitchen fun for Independence Day.  In this set you get 2 pot scrubbers and 2 hot pads.

 

I still have even more ready for a photo op and listing, so be on the look out for more handmade love in my The Craft Star shop, with some vintage thrown in for fun.

 

Have you created anything new lately???

Get them juices flowing, it will make you feel good. :0)

 

Be blessed,

Debbi



What's new in handmade....

Let's visit several places today and see what's new out there in handmade land.

Here's a little cutie from The Craft Star, 

American Flag Mouse

by Warmth.

At Handmade Artists I found

a Steam Bee Steampunk Necklace

by Designs Bloom.

For a country girl, I have to admit I am strangely attracted to steampunk. lol

I haven't been here for ages, but at Artfire I found a

3D white persian cat mug

by

MadamePomm.

And my final stop is at Zibbet.  I love this

Laser Cut Leather Cuff

by  Lydia Wall Millinery.

Well, that's it for today.  Now it's up to you.

Remember, when you buy handmade, you are supporting small business.

Be blessed,

Debbi

Memorial Day creations...for you patriotic decor

I did some window shopping for items to help us celebrate Memorial Day. 

There's still plenty of time to order for your 4th of July picnic.  

I shopped at HandmadeArtists and The Craft Star, and I even popped in at Etsy. 

I love this painting of patriotic horses.  And it's a painting, not a print.  Done in acrylic on an 11 x 14 canvas board, Chase Your Dreams makes owning original artwork affordable for everyone.  And this shop is one of my favorites, I seem to be drawn to her creations time after time.

OK, when I first saw this little soldier, I had to click on it to get a closer look.  Guess what?  It's a light bulb.  That's right, a light bulb...how cool is that?

I found him in the shop of Two Hens and a Chick.  I even like that name! lol.  You should see the other light bulb people living there...too funny.

I love polymer clay.  It is one medium I have never tried...and I don't need to with great polymer clay artists like MyLovi.  

That is where I met Joe Patriot.

WOW...and I mean....WOW.  I am amazed by this 3D American Bald Eagel beaded necklace! 

I had to add a second picture so you see the 3D effect.

Cool, huh? I found this little goodie at

Unique Beaded Gifts.

And last, but not least, we must remember why, and who, we observe on this long holiday weekend.  This handpainted wooden sign  from Snickerdoodle Signs is perfect for that very reason.

I would like to take a moment to thank all the service men and women who serve in our armed forces...it is because of you that we are free.

Be blessed,

Debbi