Handmade Recipe: White Sangria from Handmade Spark Member Nicole’s Homemade Treats

by Handmade Spark on 3/09/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

“Wine is bottled poetry.”
-Robert Louis Stevenson

Hello! I know it is not summer, but I am so ready for the sunshine, warmth and cookouts, that I could not resist posting this recipe. I love red wine sangria, but this recipe for a white wine version is very refreshing and sure …

Natural Stone Jewelry: Highlighting Nature’s Beauty by Handmade Spark Member Jenny Hoople

by Handmade Spark on 3/07/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

I recently began making these long chain pendant necklaces, which I think of as “Collections”, when a dear customer requested a single stone hanging from a chain. Well, I am passionate about using authentic, natural materials because the closer to real our experiences get, the more fulfilling they become.  At first …

Handmade Find: Sherwood Design Furniture and Woodworking

by Handmade Spark on 3/03/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Here at Handmade Spark we love finding new artists with fun work to showcase.  Recently we discovered Steve Butler, a Massachusetts based furniture maker who creates cool, one of a kind items. Blending modern and vintage, his creations have clean and simple lines with a quirky sensibility.

Bread Box Side Table …

Natural Homemade Beauty Care Tips: Facial Masks by Handmade Spark Member Arctida

by Handmade Spark on 3/03/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Nourishing and Moisturizing mask with Avocado, Honey and Yogurt
This face mask is moisturizing, nourishing, smoothing and full of vitamins and minerals. It is perfect for dry and mature skin.
1 Avocado
1 tbs Honey
1 tbs Lemon juice
1 tbs Yogurt
Combine avocado, honey, lemon juice and yogurt in a blender. Let the mixture stand in the …

Mardi Gras: A Primer

by Lisa LeBlanc on 2/26/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

For those of us in and near New Orleans, we have a saying; “for everyone else it’s just Tuesday, for us it’s Fat Tuesday!”.  Mardi Gras day to be exact, is falling on March 8th this year, though the season is well underway beginning with Twelfth Night celebrations in January.  …

How are you being Marked by your Muse?

by Stephey Baker on 2/26/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Giclee Art Print of Clouds | $42 | Stephey Baker Marked by the Muse: Inspirational Art Shop
Being Marked by the Muse™ is a fancy-pants motto to living creatively – to experiencing your fullest potential throughout Life.
Being Marked by the Muse™ yields strength, conviction, light heartedness and a feeling of invincibility.

The …

Coffee Mug Charm Tutorial: Guest Post from Make The Best of Everything

by Handmade Spark on 2/20/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

So I have heard stories from people about their wild family get-togethers.  Playing drinking games with their aunts and uncles, going to the bar with their Grandmothers, or drinking lots of wine and eggnog at Christmas.  Although that might be a fine time, this is not the case with my …

Simplify To Achieve Your Goals Part 2

by Suzanne Runyan on 2/19/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Handmade Flannel Pillow Case | SewSuzanne
In my ever evolving quest for simplicity and serenity, I decided to try a new approach. To start at the bottom and work up. But this time I am truly working up. I spent my Sunday cleaning out our basement, which is …