Sending Messages of Love…
Saturday, January 10th, 2009Love is strong yet delicate. It can be broken. To truly love is to understand this. To be in love is to respect this. – Stephen Packer – A couple of months ago, I joined 1000 Markets and opened up a Heart of Nature shop. I was drawn to the overall aesthetics of the site, [...]
I took the Handmade Pledge!
Friday, December 19th, 2008We have a snow day today, so I’m home from school enjoying the wintery whiteness. So far, I’ve spent much of my time finishing up some handmade crafts that will be gifts this holiday season. During a small break to check email, I discovered Handmade.org, which advocates supporting handmade gifts and items all-year-round. I took [...]
A Reading Ladybug
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008Yay! I just finished the final touches on my first-ever polymer clay creation!! I give you… a reading ladybug! It’s kind of a silly combination, but it’s a gift for a woman who collects reading or writing statues, and I’m hoping (guessing) she’s also into science and insects. Even if she’s not as big of [...]
Playing with Polymer Clay
Tuesday, December 16th, 2008I’ve always enjoyed playing with clay, but it’s been quite some time since I put it to good use (like since the model Iroquois village I made in 3rd grade). This holiday, I have not one but TWO holiday gifts that I’m attempting to make out of polymer clay. I was totally in luck when [...]
‘Tis the Season for EcoEtsy-mindedness
Sunday, December 7th, 2008This season we are embracing the idea that presence is the best present… and saving our money and resources for necessities. There are many ways to show you care other than going out and spending lots of money on just another “thing”. Handmade from the heart is best, and a great choice this holiday season! [...]
