Featured Artist: Georgia from CandaraDesign and ViolaVintage

Georgia, from CandaraDesign and ViolaVintage, sent me a quote from a Jack Canfield book. He said, to be truly happy, you need to have a career doing what you love. Doing something that you love so much that you would do it for free if you could. This is what Georgia has tried to teach her girls. To find out what you have talent for and to make a living from it. Read more

Featured Crafter: Jessica from Novella

Hi, I’m Jessica and I create crosses that are immediately recognizable for their evocation of a higher power. I started wrapping heavy steel wire over and over again to create different organic-feel forms in 2005 to give as gifts. My flagship product, The Simple Rustic Cross, form developed for a friend who was in need of spiritual healing. Shortly thereafter my interests wandered into the wide world of jewelry, precious metal, gemstones, natural elements, vintage treasures, and on and on…
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Featured Crafter: Tina from KittyKatKards

In this Featured Crafter, we talk to Tina from KittyKatKards. Tina is 26 years old, lives in Maryland, and loves paper. Be sure to checkout KittyKatKards to see all of her wonderful origami cards. The breakup cards are hilarious!
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Wire Wrapped Bracelet

Learn to wire wrap beads to create a beautiful bracelet as Karla Schafer, Auntie’s Beads designer, demonstrates in this video.

How to Make a Simple Pair of Earrings

A short tutorial for beginners in making jewelry – Kate shows how to make a pair of gemstone earrings using sterling silver findings.

Top Sellers on Etsy

Have you ever wondered who the top sellers on Etsy are? What categories do they sell in? I have compiled a list of the top 25 sellers on Etsy, including their store, how many sales they’ve had, and what category they sell in. The list is as of September 9, 2009.
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Featured Crafter: Renee and Roberta from StratusSilver

In this Featured Crafter, we talk to Renee and Roberta from Stratus Silver. Read on to learn how these two women met and enlisted the help of Don Norris in setting up a casting shop.
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