Member of the Day: Alluniqueimages

by Handmade Spark on 7/12/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

I had attended college majoring in Web Design. After my dad past away I picked up my camera and have never stopped taking pictures. Now I feel my dad watching me. I love to get feedback on my photography, please feel free to let me …

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.  …

Istanbul Treasuries: The Harem in Topkapi by Handmade Spark Member Dreamkaravan

by Handmade Spark on 12/27/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Art and handmade art around the world: inspirations for a creative life.

Silk Lucky Charm | $50 | dreamkaravan
Don’t go to Istanbul without a visit to the Topkapi Harem! A must see!!!!

The heavy metal fitting gate slowly opens its wooden doors

“They” have folded theirs wings, sheltered in their golden cage

Do you …

Call for International Craft Reporters

by Amber Jordan on 9/10/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

Do you love the travel channel? Do you live in a city with amazing brick and mortar shops? We would love to see what your town has to offer! Handmade Spark is a global community with sellers from all over the world.  What is hot in Italy right now? Amsterdam? …

A Night in Paris

by KirstenBailey on 4/09/10 | View Comments Comment(s)

– A romantic Paris night at the Eiffel Tower – Print by An Alliteration –
Paris would have to be #1 on my list of places to visit.  I’ve never been anywhere overseas but I’m determined to get there one day.  Until then, I’ll content myself with these beautiful Paris-themed items …