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Beginners Lesson Tutorial: Twisted Knot Arrowhead Chokers
by Brenda Salzano on 10/10/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Love those Hemp Knotted Chokers, with primitive arrowheads? Want to learn a simple and quick way to make one yourself? This easy two-lesson video will show you everything you need to know!
First – Here are some facts about hemp twine:
It was first used by China around 4500 B.C., and was …
Victorian Steampunk Collage Box, Artist Trading Cards: Video Interview with Patti Koosed
by Brenda Salzano on 9/27/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Today I drove south of Coos Bay Oregon to visit a retired interior designer Patti Koosed. She is fast becoming the Collage Artist to watch, who specializes in ATC’s, Greeting Cards, Collages and Home Decor Wall Art.
I walked into her warm and inviting kitchen with the smell of fresh coffee …
Artist Interview with Thistle Cottage Studio
by Brenda Salzano on 8/29/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Love Hats? Welcome to Thistle Cottage Studio!
I am excited to do this interview with the owner and artist of Thistle Cottage on Etsy. Elsie Collins is a professional Millinery who designs and creates fabulous hats! She also does fashion design, bags, with a romantic, and charming cottage style.
Tell us …
Back to School Finds on Etsy: each under $25!
by Brenda Salzano on 8/17/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Large Back to School Border is from Kats Kreation Korner for only $7.00.
I no longer have children going off to school, but I love to remember those days! One in particular, I will never forget. It was the first day of school for my son Richard. …
Decorate Your Space With A Vintage Cast Iron Dog
by Brenda Salzano on 8/04/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Don’t you love the old cast iron dogs from long ago? Use them for door stops, or paper weights. Sit them on the deck or just hanging around the living room fireplace.
Etsy has one and a half pages of them right now!
Sealyham Terrier From Shooting …
Plum Crazy Great Looks!
by Brenda Salzano on 7/20/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Take a break, get your coffee. I went shopping for you today. I have chosen a couple outfits, that can be worn for a two day weekend. Simple fun designs, colors for the hot sun, and style for the adventure and fun living lifestyle you seek! …
Expectations Not Met – Words Of Encouragement For Etsy Sellers
by Brenda Salzano on 7/09/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Time
I have never been into games much. Always thought they were a waste of time.
Time I could be creating new things, or doing fun activities that produce something.
Spending too much time, looking at and desiring things I cannot afford or attain, can be just as much …
Video Interview Of An Etsy Potter’s Life, Mossy Rock Pottery
by Brenda Salzano on 6/22/10 | View Comments Comment(s)
Along the beautiful Oregon coast, lies a small town called Coos Bay. The largest sandy beaches and dunes in the northwest! They lie between Bandon, and Florence Oregon.It is here, you will find a talented Pottery artist, David Willhite and his studio/Store called Mossy Rock …
