Meet Valerie Valerie Tyler creates beautiful, unique wearable art; I was immediately drawn to her artistic pieces with their textures and simple lines. Please visit her Cotton Ridge Create! Gallery portfolio page for more about this talented jewelry designer! You can also find more of her stunning work on the …
Meet Carole Rains, the owner of Rustic Artistry, Cotton Ridge Create!’s newest sponsor! Rustic Artistry specializes in hand-crafted rustic chic furniture and decor. Rustic Artistry is the result of my transition from being a restaurant chef for 16 years to being an entrepreneur with my own home-based business. Apparently …
Handcrafted Home Decor and Greeting Cards Recently I found Chelsey’s charming jewelry displays and hanging clipboards on Etsy. I’m always looking for new ideas on how to display jewelry, and I love what she has done! Chelsey also creates beautiful handcrafted greeting cards and handcrafted home decor. Check out her …
One Of A Kind Pieces Steampunk jewelry has intrigued me since I first happened across it earlier this year. I create jewelry from clay, and it is fascinating how each artist brings his or her unique flair, creativity and materials to the (work)table when making a piece. Lisa of Elle …
Thank you to the folks at Elk Springs Resort for this wonderful article about the Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival, held this Labor Day Weekend! The annual Gatlinburg Fine Arts Festival will be a three day long event that runs on the Labor Day weekend from August 31st 2012 to September …
Late May is a beautiful time of year to vacation in Gatlinburg, Tennessee in the Smoky Mountains. This year the weather was particularly nice – not too hot or cold, and it didn’t rain much. Looking for arts and crafts is one of my favorite things to do while in …
There are many fun, creative and educational activities in the Smoky Mountains that children and adults can enjoy together. If you are vacationing in Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge or Sevierville, these places are within driving distance and are worth the visit. Arts & Crafts Community of Gatlinburg We make an effort …
Earlier this month we had the opportunity to visit my Aunt and Uncle, Sandee and Dean Ostheller, at their home in rural Missouri. Along with a wonderful visit with relatives, I enjoyed two of my favorite things: nature and art. And after 20 years of wishing, I was finally able …
Dollhouse Miniatures by Pei Li is a beautiful web site specializing in highly realistic and unique one inch scale dollhouse miniatures. Pei Li’s work has been featured in several publications and online venues. She has written a detailed, downloadable tutorial on The Art of Making Dollhouse Miniature French Bakery Bread, …