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Cafe Handmade is like a traditional craft show, but better. You can now attend a craft show at your leisure, as often as you would like, and have the same experience as a traditional craft show with featured artist interviews, giveaways, and of course the Virtual Craft Show.


Arena Creative

In the Studio with Valerie Arena, Arena Creative

March 10, 2010

I’d like to consider this my third career, and hopefully my final career! I started out working in corporate America and politics in 1985, switched to the educational arena in 2001, and my job branched out into primarily online teaching in 2005 and solely online teaching since 2008. Working from home gives me [...]

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Rustic Rainbow

Giveaway by Rustic Rainbow

March 8, 2010

This weeks giveaway comes to us from Rustic Rainbow. This piece is made of blue plastic flower cab for the center piece and embellished with vintage buttons, 2 jingling blue bells, and a few seadbeads. The pin measures 2.5″ in diameter!
There are three ways to enter:
1) Visit Rustic Rainbow’s shop and [...]

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KarlaWheelerDesign

Featured Artist: Karla Wheeler, KarlaWheelerDesign

March 8, 2010

So, what’s your story? I live in Chicago, born and raised in San Diego with a layover in Wisconsin. I grew up with two artistic parents thinking that it must have skipped a generation until I got a hammer in my hand.
How did you get started creating your artwork? I moved to Chicago after finishing [...]

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Mommaprenuer: Tara Foye Clark, Waterwaif

March 5, 2010

How did you start creating your artwork? How did I start? Honestly, I put a blank canvas on the table in front of me, picked out my favorite color (aqua/teal) from the paints I’d just bought, and positively slathered it on the canvas! Then I sat back and watched it dry. I have never in [...]

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Creative Minds

In the Studio with Sara, Creative Minds

March 3, 2010

Tell us about yourself: We live in VT and have been making jewelry for 5 years, and have been adding other crafts over the last few years. We enjoy crafts so much that we have decided to make a business out of it. We came up with our business name, Creative Minds, while [...]

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AnnyMay

Giveaway by Anny Frechette, AnnyMay

March 1, 2010

This weeks giveaway is by AnnyMay.  Enter to win this Pepper colored wool beanie.  This handmade knit hat is extra thick, soft and warm. Made with 50% virgin wool / 50% acrylic blend super bulky yarn.  Handwash, lay flat to air dry.  One size fits most adults.
There are three ways to enter:
1) Visit [...]

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Dreams and Echoes

Featured Artist Linda, Dreams and Echoes

March 1, 2010

So, what’s your story? I began as a visual artist, in which I was trained (college) and still do visual art. But from the beginning I was drawn to handmade jewelry. Then my daughter began making jewelry. Her work was awesome, right from the beginning. She taught me the basics, and I’ve never looked back. [...]

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Daisy Creek Designs

Mommaprenuer: Liz Murphy, Daisy Creek Designs

February 26, 2010

Tell us about yourself: I am a wife, mother, friend, kindergarten teacher, crafter and designer. After getting my Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design and Textiles, I worked retail and realized that it wasn’t the career that I wanted. I went back to school, got my teaching credential and started teaching 3rd grade. [...]

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Grandma Joy's Store

In the Studio with Joy Ritchie, Grandma Joy’s Store

February 24, 2010

Tell us about yourself: I’m Joy Ritchie, I’m a wife, mom and grandmother and I’ve been knitting and crocheting for over 30 years.
What is your studio like? I usually create things in my living room while watching TV. My yarns and other crafting materials have basically taken over the place!
Do you set hours to work [...]

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Kerri Ann

Giveaway by Kerri Ann

February 22, 2010

This weeks giveaway is by Kerri Ann. Enter to win this cell phone wallet with colorful retro squares as the main fabric and is lined with black background with mini circles. These little sassy wallets are a fashionable way to carry just the essentials for a quick trip to the store or for [...]

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Jeri's Jewels

Featured Artist: Jeri Jones, Jeri’s Jewels

February 22, 2010

So, what’s your story? I am an xray tech by day and jewelry maker by night. I work for 10 orthopedic doctors and PA’s.
How did you get started creating your artwork? My next door neighbor was my personal jeweler and she decided to move to Iowa to pursue her education. I asked her [...]

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Pulp Art

Mommaprenuer: Martha Starke, Pulp Art

February 19, 2010

How did you start creating your artwork? I was working full time and engaged to be married when I was looking for a creative outlet to relieve stress in my life. I took a papermaking class and was so hooked on the process that I made my own wedding invitations. From there, I started selling [...]

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Maslinda Designs

In the Studio with Fani Vogiatzi, Maslinda Designs

February 17, 2010

Tell us about who you are and how you got started doing what you do: My name is Fani Vogiatzi and l create hand made fashion for women. Ever since l can remember my self l loved making stuff with my hands especially stuff l could wear!  I have a college degree in french language [...]

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BasRelief

Giveaway by BasRelief

February 15, 2010

This weeks giveaway is by BasRelief. Enter to win this set of buttons that are hand mixed and formed with polymer clay. They measure 1 1/4″ square and 1/4″ deep. Perfect for your crafting projects.
There are three ways to enter:
1) Visit BasRelief’s shop and tell us about another item you like and why [...]

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Lucid Jewelry Designs

Featured Artist: Amy, Lucid Jewelry Designs

February 15, 2010

So, what’s your story? I work full time for a major company that sells medical equipment. I design jewelry part time for men and women with gemstone, pearl, crystal, shell, sterling silver, copper and other natural materials. Jewelry designing is a creative outlet and a relaxing habit for me. I have considered my style [...]

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Chatty's Cat

Mommaprenuer: Cat, Chatty Cat’s

February 12, 2010

Tell us about yourself: I’m the gypsy in my family, and my son, Austin, and I have lived all over the country, including California, Colorado, Pennsylvania and the Adirondack Mountains. We finally settled near Lake Ontario, much to my son’s relief! After traveling for many years, being the nomads wore a little thin! I’ve worked [...]

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OriginalsbyLauren

In the Studio with Lauren Darby of OriginalsbyLauren

February 10, 2010

My name is Lauren Darby and I have been sewing since I was in 6th grade, which was a very long time ago. I come from a family of sewers, my mother, my grandmother and my grandmother’s sisters all were great seamstresses. My great aunt was the one that sewed on the pearls and [...]

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Satin Dolly

Giveaway by Satin Dolly

February 8, 2010

This weeks giveaway is by Satin Dolly. Satin Dolly is all about having fun. Enter to win this beautiful, sleek, modern, gothic and lovely Black Rose Necklace. A versatile piece that will go nicely from the office to the cocktail bar to a weekend family gathering.
There are three ways to enter:
1) Visit [...]

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AJSweetSoap

Featured Artist: Denise Mancuso, AJSweetSoap

February 8, 2010

So, what’s your story? As a working mom with two young children, I started soap making a year ago as a form of therapy – it was relaxing to come home from a stressful day of work and unwind doing something creative. Almost overnight, my hobby became my passion, and I’ve become completely obsessed [...]

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Lullaby Loft

Mommaprenuer: Heather Lynde, Lullaby Loft

February 5, 2010

Tell us about yourself: I am married with 7 kids ages 2 – 21.  The oldest five are from my Husbands first marriage and the 2 youngest are ours together.  We are raising all the kids together in our home.  We are a very strong Christian family.  We love movies, swimming, get togethers with other [...]

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