Brand Master Ric Meyers: Guest Post from Greg Spalenka of Artist As Brand

by Handmade Spark on 12/05/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Photo by Spalenka
I met Ric Meyers at the San Diego Comic Con two years ago where he hosts the annual Superhero Kung-Fu Extravaganza. Here you see, learn about the art and history of Kung-Fu through dozens of film excerpts. Ric was the first non-martial artist to be …

Bee Here Now: Guest Post from Greg Spalenka of Artist As Brand

by Handmade Spark on 11/28/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Scholar and mythologist Joseph Campbell called serendipity “a thousand unseen helping hands.”
“..namely, that if you do follow your bliss you put yourself on a kind of track that has been there all the while, waiting for you… When you can see that, you begin to meet people …

Baby Elephant Tutorial by Dianna of the Little Black Teapot

by Handmade Spark on 11/24/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

I finally got round to creating the tutorial for this little guy that was requested so often. Just in time too- only 1 month crafting time left till Christmas! This elephant is perfect for kids and if making it for babies you could replace the eyes …

10 Easy, Thoughtful Gifts to Make for Crafters – Beaded Scissor Lanyard: Guest post series by Julie Anne Eason

by Handmade Spark on 11/21/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

25 YKK Zippers | $9 | Supplies by Kate and Colette
Handmade gifts are appreciated so much by other crafty-type people. They understand the gift is an expression of your regard for them. They know you spent time thinking about them while you made the object and that each stitch and every …

Felt Cuff Tutorial: Guest Post from Sara Dougherty of Polk & 2nd

by Handmade Spark on 11/19/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

As promised, here is a brief tutorial on how to make the felt cuff bracelets currently featured on my Etsy site. They are fun, simple, and really easy to wear. With a little practice you can make a finished cuff in about 20 minutes. There are …

Using Color Theory to Create a Cohesive Treasury: Guest Post by Nicole of Ncharshaf Handmade

by Handmade Spark on 11/16/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

I only recently started creating treasuries, but I really love doing them. It gives a fantastic excuse to browse through etsy and discover new things, and I have also found that they are a unique way to express my creativity in a whole new way.
As a designer, …

Special Blogging Benefit for our Handmade Spark Sellers

by Laura Kuhlmann on 11/11/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Art Print Night Birds with Flowers | $20 | August Wren

I can’t believe it is already mid-November, and two months since I posted Now Playing: Your Blog Featured On Our Front Page!

Handmade Spark Seller’s blogs
Since we began featuring our Handmade Spark Sellers’ blogs on our front page, we’ve featured:
Foxy …

Relax, Unwind, and Recharge Your Mind: Week in Review, October 23rd

by Laura Kuhlmann on 10/23/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Knit Scarf with Felt Flower Brooch | $45 | All Made With Love

Here’s a recap of the “sparks” generated on our blog this week.
Recharge your mind while you relax and unwind!

Last Saturday
How To Download “Currently for Sale” Etsy Listings (Amber shows you how)
Weekly Mini Dose of By Hand Giveaways …