Craftypod: Men Who Craft, with Josh, Adam, Michael, and Digibudi

by Diane Gilleland on 1/12/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

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In this show:
- A look at the world of men who craft, featuring Josh Moon, Adam Louie, Michael Handley, andDigibudi.
- What does crafting mean to these guys, and what’s it like to be a male crafter in a predominantly-female crafting culture?
- Possibly a sweeping gender stereotype or two, but only by …

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 …

Sigh Co. Graphics: Purveyors of all things Goth and Geeky

by MissMalaprop on 8/30/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

(The following is taken from an interview I did for a local magazine with my friends Brian and Gwen Callahan of Sigh Co. Graphics in 2007. Brian and Gwen are t-shirt designers, printers and purveyors of all things geeky, gothy, and a little bit twisted.)
How did …

Interview with Susan Adams of “It’s Better Handmade”

by Laura Kuhlmann on 4/27/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

I’m pleased to share my interview with jewelry designer Susan Adams, who is the founder of It’s Better Handmade.

Black and Blue Beautiful by MyFathersGifts

Please tell us a bit about yourself, and your background as an artist.
As a highly creative person, art is how I release tension and emotion.  …

Magpie much?

by Delight Worthyn on 3/26/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Debbie at Baubles Buttons and Beads takes bits and pieces of vintage jewelry, buttons  and whatever strikes her fancy and handcrafts the most luscious pieces.
(Can you tell I am coveting?)
She says;
“I’ve been gathering baubles, trinkets and buttons for years and have finally found a time and place in my life …

The Five ✵SPARKS✵ Interview: Artist Natalia Bondarenko behind REALISATIONS CREATIONS!

by Julie Blanchette on 3/26/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

This week we are traveling down, way down almost upside down ‘To The Great Southern Land’. Welcome to Adelaide, the capital of South Australia.  Adelaide is an ‘artsy’ city and hosts many festivals including “The Big Day Out”, “The Festival of Arts” and “The Fringe Festival”. It is home to …

The Five ✶ SPARKS ✶ Interview: Polymer Clay Artist Dana Antonia-Truesdale behind ‘The Midnight Orange’

by Julie Blanchette on 3/19/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

This week, we are traveling North East of the United States to “The City With A Heart“…, Buffalo, N.Y.   Buffalo is no longer known just for its famous Chicken Wings, (which I have eaten my fair share of), but also for its cultural ethnic melting pot and has recently been …

Handmade Feature with RitzeeRebel

by Tiffany Vaillancourt on 3/13/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Ritzee Rebel

1.Introduce yourself and what you do? My name is Rebecca and I’m a recent college grad still searching for a job but using my free time to make my felt items.

2.How did you get started and what made you decide to sell on etsy? I got started in mid-2008 …