Today is a beautifully sunny fall day. Cool, with a bit of a breeze. And just the right temperature – neither heat nor air conditioner are needed.
Being in the process of building my shop on Amazon Handmade has made me want to evaluate my Etsy shops. Take a critical look at things and make some improvements. Look hard at jewelry that’s been in the shop a while. Give things a makeover where needed, update photos, change tags, freshen up. Here’s an example of a re-do.
Earring rework – I love the new combination created from the two pair of earrings on the left.
And here’s whats going on with some of my smart and crafty friends:
Art Bead Scene
Julie shares a beautiful and contemplative post with us – and asks you to give yourself permission to create.
Floating Diamond Pattern
Connie’s added a new free pattern that will be suitable for any season just by changing up the colors. Make a Halloween or Christmas ornament, or use the design for a special card. Since it is whole cross-stitch only, it will be a quick stitch.
How to Crackle Finish Furniture and Other Large Projects
Do you enjoy adding crackle finishes to crafts? Before you try to crackle finish furniture & large items, there are some important things you should know.
Beading Arts
Whatever happened to the seed bead amulet bag craze?
No Knitting Book!
Want to play with yarn but don’t want to learn to knit or crochet? Then this book review is for you.
Snap out if it, Jean! There’s beading to be done!
Jean reviews a stunner of a jewelry design book which you will love: Handcraft Wire Jewelry: Chains Clasps Pendants, by Kimberly Sciaraffa Berlin. Check this one out–it is unique and fantastic!
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