Recipe: Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies by Handmade Spark Member MISC Root

by Handmade Spark on 4/24/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Ok, so I’m not Gluten Free, but my friend is! I came across this amazing cookie recipe when I was trying to find something tasty I could make for her, and I enjoyed it so much I thought I’d share! They’re ridiculously easy to make and are so much better …

Saturday Finds: Vintage Housewares

by Lauren Soponis on 4/16/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Nothing says modern like really cool vintage pieces mixed in with your decor. Here are some awesome finds for your home from the Handmade Spark Directory.

Vintage Mushroom Jam Pot | $15 | Bungelowjame

Vintage Milkglass Dinnerware | $54.99 | Juniper Home Vintage

Vintage Globe with Faux Bois Stand | $100 | goodmerchants

Vintage Bottles | …

Make Your Bedroom as Eco-Friendly as It Can Be by Sheila of Stylish Home

by Handmade Spark on 3/28/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Polkadotsmoonbeams gets the message out!
We spend a third of our lives in bed, and a considerable amount of money making those beds comfortable and attractive.  But have you thought about the environmental impact of some of your choices?  The number of chemicals used in the process of making conventional bedding …

Creative Process Focus: Monthly Door Makeovers – March

by Jennifer Schulting on 3/27/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

For every month this year I’m going to decorate the door that leads into my office.  It’s the first place I go in the morning and it’s the last place I leave before going “night night.”   So, why not have something interesting to look at, right?  And, I thought …

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Natural Flavors

by Handmade Spark on 3/15/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

My shop is all about living a fun, happy and creative lifestyle. Natural Flavors is a mishmash of anything I want to make at the moment. I don’t want to be held down by having a specific genre or item; I want to have the freedom to make whatever I’m …

Interview with Handmade Spark Member Emily Kircher, Recycling Artist

by Stacey Merrill on 3/08/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Recently while searching Handmade Spark for artists/crafters who create with recycled materials, Emily Kircher’s fun colorful pieces caught my eye. Cute & clever, her rag rugs, baskets and bowls are made from reclaimed fabrics. She also makes whimsical necklaces from bottle caps, vintage playing cards and old children’s books.
Emily kindly …

Cheap Chic Wall Art Idea: Guest Post from Salt City Spice

by Handmade Spark on 3/02/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Here’s a super-easy idea for filling your walls with chic, affordable art.  All you’ll need is a large frame (with glass intact), a vinyl wall decal, and possibly some spray paint.  Spray the frame if needed (remove glass first), then follow the vinyl decal’s instructions to apply the image to …

Creative Process Focus: Monthly Door Makeovers – February

by Jennifer Schulting on 2/26/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

For every month this year I’m going to decorate the door that leads into my office.  It’s the first place I go in the morning and it’s the last place I leave before going “night night.”   So, why not have something interesting to look at, right?  And, I thought …