How to Sell Your Crafts on eBay
Artists, craftspeople and photographers are successfully selling their wares everyday on the online auction site, eBay. according to a recent analysis of eBay sales, a crafts-related item is sold every nine seconds, a scrapbook item is sold every minute, and 40 cross-stitch items sell in an hour on eBay. Sales of craft items on eBay [...]
The Robin’s Nest: Christmas Ornament/Garland Ideas…
ONLY at Christmastime can you find me in a K-Mart store…They always have the cutest Christmas decorations there. My husband Tim and I ventured into K-Mart the other day. I just HAD to get out my camera and take pictures of some of the Christmas decorations to share with you all. Tim of course just shook his head [...]
Chelsea Flower Show 2011: Tale of the unexpected
Cleve’s passion for landscape and plants was acquired when his parents moved from west London to run a guesthouse on Exmoor. Educated at Millfield School, where he was a sports star, he loved to roam the coombes (valleys) in the holidays. His knowledge of the basics came a few years later, during his time at [...]
Amazing German Christmas Ornaments
Amazing German Christmas Ornaments Many countries are known for quite a few things that they create. one of the most famous country-created products are German Christmas ornaments. The amazing thing about these is that the enhanced texture, detail, and design can only be seen from an up close perspective of them. These holiday decorations may [...]
MagicMarkingsArt an artful blog about color and whimsy: Another day in the Studio
Today started bright and early as Kitty and I had a list of projects to finish before we were scheduled to help a friend pick out tile for her new home addition. With the first day of Spring less than 2 weeks away, we are busy preparing a new line of springtime Easter and garden [...]
How to start a Christmas Tree Business
Would you like to earn $10,000 to $20,000 profit each December? you can do it by operating your own Christmas Tree Lot Business. even during a bad economy, people shell out big money during the Christmas Holidays. you would be surprised how many families purchase $200 Christmas Trees every season. The National Christmas Tree Association [...]
Gifted Slidell artist tells tales through his art
Published: Sunday, March 06, 2011, 3:00 PM A conversation with artist Guy Robichaux is an adventure filled withlessons and philosophies. he shares what his grandparents taught him,as well as what life experiences have taught him. he describes himselfas Popeye and adds, “I am what I am.” that just happens to be a giftedartist. Photo by [...]
Artists showcase work at mall every Saturday
Local artists are coming together in Tsawwassen next month. Sublime Art Supplies and Gallery is presenting a Christmas Craft and Artisan Market at Tsawwassen Town Centre Mall every Saturday throughout November. The event is aimed at promoting local artisans and local shopping during the holidays. There will be more than 30 tables throughout the mall [...]
Carrow brings home the gold in Greensboro
By Edward G. Robinson III, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Feb. 13–Three weeks ago, Hill Carrow walked through the halls of the Greensboro Coliseum beaming with the pride of a son who had brought a gold medal home to his father. It was two days after the start of the 2011 U.S. Figure Skating [...]
Bead and Pipe Cleaner Ornaments: A Fun Christmas Craft for Kids
When your kids are off from school and getting antsy because Santa isn’t here yet, it is good to have a few craft projects they can do to help pass the time. Christmas ornaments made from ordinary pipe cleaners and inexpensive acrylic beads are very beautiful and easy to make. they look quite impressive yet [...]