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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.


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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Wear For Art Thou

In the Studio with Kristen Powers, Wear For Art Thou

February 3, 2010

Hi. My name is Kristen Powers. I really wish that I were an oil painter. Because then it would be so easy for me to say, “I am an oil painter.” But I am not. I am a visual thinker. I am a craft scientist with a vivid imagination and a love of color, I [...]

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Featured Artist: Jennifer Woodall, Avaeli Couture

February 1, 2010

So, what’s your story? I am a stay at home mom to 3 1/2 year old twins and a wife to a wonderful man of whom I have been married to for 14 years! But despite being a mom and wife, I am the type of person who also needs that one thing that is [...]

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Amy Andell Creations

Giveaway by Amy Andell Creations

February 1, 2010

This weeks giveaway is by Amy Andell Creations. Enter to win Philip the Penguin. Philip measures 9 inches tall, is made of 100% acrylic yarns, and is stuffed with 100% polyester, non-allergenic, washable Poly-Fil.
There are three ways to enter:
1) Visit Amy Andell Creation’s shop and tell us about another item you like [...]

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Bratsacks Babyware

Mommaprenuer: Jessi Harris, Bratsacks Babyware

January 29, 2010

Tell us about yourself: I’m a work-at-home mom of two little boys, ages 2 and 4 and wife to a wonderful understanding husband.  I live in the same town that I was born in, and have lived here all of my life.  I have owned a dog grooming business for about 14 [...]

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Amelie Jo

In the Studio with Anna D’Angelo-Attard, Amelie Jo

January 27, 2010

Tell us about yourself: I am a stay at home mother, faithfully tending to my muse, sweet Amelie Jo. Not so long ago, I owned a web boutique, where I sold American made and handmade children’s clothing by many talented Etsy artists.  I had an epiphany, one sunny afternoon, when I found a vintage portrait [...]

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Linda Williams

Featured Artist: Linda Williams, LindaButterfly and LindaCaterpillar

January 25, 2010

Tell us about yourself: I cannot be 58 years old, yet my birth certificate says this is so. I must surely be only 26, yet my son is 35. I have Depression. Depression is not widely understood but it can have psychologically positive meanings for an individual. In the journey of this illness, leaving my [...]

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Castle Company

Giveaway by Castle Company

January 25, 2010

This weeks giveaway is by Castle Company. Castle Company specializes in handmade goat milk soaps. They have generously offered a 4 pack giveaway to one lucky winner. The pack will include 1 bar of each, Dairy, Lavender Rose, Oatmeal and Honey, and Goat Milk.
There are three ways to enter:
1) Visit [...]

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Lotus Flower Herbals

Mommaprenuer: Anne Hayman, Lotus Flower Herbals/Rhee Dunn

January 22, 2010

Tell us about yourself: I am a 35 year old mom of 4 kids, ages 13, 11, 8, and a 9 month old baby girl. I am a Holistic Health Practitioner, Esthetician, Aromatherapist, and Herbalist. I make and sell Herbal Wellness & Holistic Aromatherapy products, and healing gemstone jewelry. I love to be creative and [...]

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In the Studio with Sharon, Mozzafiato! by bojosmom

January 20, 2010

Hi my name is Sharon. I am a single Mom, I live in Keller, Texas. I love it here, because Keller is a small town very close to the big city of Fort Worth and not to far from Dallas. So we have the small town feel with the convenience of the big city whenever [...]

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Pick Your Pocket Studio

Giveaway by Pick Your Pocket Studio

January 18, 2010

This weeks giveaway is by Pick Your Pocket Studio. Pick Your Pocket Studio was born with the belief that all girls clothing should be adorable first and affordable second. Enter to win this adorable Valentines Day dress for the special princess in your life.
There are three ways to enter:
1) Visit Pick [...]

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Featured Artist: Mary Hogan, Hoganfe Handmade Handbag Originals

January 18, 2010

So, what’s your story? hoganfe shop is customer friendly. This is so important to me! For example, I have a 60-day layaway plan and always offers FREE worldwide shipping.
My business skills come from years of individual and corporate sales experience as well as knowing what I love when I visit a boutique. If I could [...]

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Crafty Baby

Mommaprenuer: Jill Chuckas, Crafty Baby

January 15, 2010

Tell us about yourself: I am a work from home mom of three – ages 11, almost 9 and 5.  I have been sewing fun and functional creations for children for over 11 years now.  In addition, I am Secretary of the Handmade Toy Alliance and have worked for the last year to ensure that [...]

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In the Studio with Emma Louise Originals

January 13, 2010

I’ve been making things for as long as I can remember – my mum, before she retired, was an art and textiles teacher so she was always giving me projects to do at weekends and during the school holidays. So I’ve had a go at everything from batik and weaving to knitting and rag-rug making [...]

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Giveaway by Forever You

January 11, 2010

This weeks giveaway is from Forever You.  They have graciously offered to giveaway three hairclips to three lucky winners.
There are three ways to enter:
1) Visit Forever You’s shop and tell us which item you like and why by leaving a comment with a link below.
2) Visit the Virtual Craft Show and tell use which booth [...]

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Featured Artist: Kerry Goulder, Kid Giddy

January 11, 2010

So, what’s your story? I live in a most beautiful area of the US…in Southern Maine. I live in vacation land and hope to make everyday feel like a vacation. I have 2 beautiful daughters, and an awesome husband that I met at the University of Hartford Art School (a Graphic Designer to boot). I [...]

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Mommaprenuer: Yuliya, Forever You

January 8, 2010

Tell us about yourself: Hi! My name is Yuliya ( most people just call me Julia), I am a mom to a 27 month old baby girl and a wife to an army husband who is deployed to Korea at this moment. I grew up in Ukraine and at age 21 moved to Canada where [...]

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