DIY Family Photo Shoot

Guest author Jared Jaureguy has several great tips for taking your own family pictures. These days the price of a family photo shoot can cost almost as much as a nice digital camera. You may have thought it makes more sense to take your own family photos, but you aren’t …

Creative Handcrafted Displays by Chelsey’s Distractions

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 …

Arts & Crafts In Gatlinburg, 2013

Each year after our visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee, I enjoy highlighting a few of the artists and handcrafters we discover in the local Arts & Crafts Community.  This year we spent some time in the Morning Mist Village at 601 Glades Road, which has more than 25 arts and crafts …

Introducing Red Bird’s House Photography & Handmade Gifts

Handmade Gifts and Beautiful Photography Pauline Stevens from Red Bird’s House is an amazing photographer, whose images warm my soul and remind me of good times.  Every once in awhile I will come across an artist whose work encourages me to slow down, to not pack every second full, to …

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Truffles (Low Carb) + Create Your Own Family Cookbook

Create A Future Family Heirloom I’d love to create a cookbook full of my family’s recipes to hand down to my daughter when she is a little older.  Certain dishes bring back such good memories of times with family – holidays and just everyday meals, tool. Some that I remember …

How to Photograph Animals: By a Professional Stock Photographer

Professional photographer Tamara Bauer shares great advice on how to photograph animals. Animals have been a passion of mine ever since I can remember…they are a favourite subject to photograph and I’d like to share some tips for animal photography for folks who are newcomers to this kind of subject …

What To Take To Art & Craft Shows: Recommendations & A Free Printable Checklist

Even after several years of selling at craft shows, I find that there is always an opportunity to learn something new.  Right now I’m just an attendee (my friend sells my pottery for me), but I always come away with a new display or booth arrangement idea! Click here for …

Starry Night Master Art Kitz From UncommonGoods ~ A Review

Disclosure: I was not paid for this post, but I was provided the Starry Night Master Art Kitz and the Kangaroo felt animal kit to review at no charge. All opinions are entirely my own, and may differ from yours.  I am an affiliate of Uncommon Goods, and will receive …

Introducing Craft-Dee BowZ

An Innovative Bow-Making Tool I am happy to introduce the Craft-Dee BowZ bow-making tool to my readers along with a giveaway from the designer,  Donna Maligno! The Craft-Dee BowZ  is a  lightweight, totally self-contained bow making tool that has hit the ground running.  Craft-Dee BowZ had the honor of being …