Getting ready for Renn Faire

I know it's early, but with over 2 feet of snow on the ground I am anxious to start thinking about warmer weather.  I will again be at the Olde Worlde Renaissance Faire June 12-13, 2010.  http://www.owrenfaire.com/ 

Here a few new pieces, some using new materials.

This weeks featured artist

So many talented artists may be found at the Handmade Artist Forum http://www.handmadeartistsforum.com/  this week I'm showcasing Tuscan Road Designs.

tuscanroad's Shop Announcement
you will find an eclectic mix of mod and vintage jewelry designed and handcrafted by me. Creating handmade, original and unique jewelry is my "therapy" and It has definitely unleashed my creative side. I have consistently been inspired during numerous world travels, always keeping an eye out for the beautiful and unusual bead or idea that helps make these one-of-a-kind creations so unique.

Holly creates amazing pieces in various designs from simple to elegant, steampunk to formal.  Her work may be found at http://www.etsy.com/shop/tuscanroad

SUPPORT HANDMADE :)

Artist of the week 2/14/10

This weeks featured artist is Red Fox Jewelry.  A very versatile and creative artist skilled in many different techniques and media's.  Chainmaille, wire wrapping are just a few of the talents possesed by this artist.  A full range of jewelry may be found at http://www.etsy.com/shop/redfoxjewelry  Like many handcrafters she is  happy to create jewelry in your requested colors. 

Featured Artist 2nd week in February

My featured artist for this week is, Anagram for Ink she creates the most interesting items or to take an excerpt from her site " Hand-binding books, letterpress printing, writing, reading and making peculiar art in backwoods Nova Scotia  AKA White Raven Arts brings you White Raven Ink artwork: hand-bookbinding, printmaking, fine letterpress printing and photography inspired by nature, mad science and the neo-Victorian retro-future. You'll also find White Raven Press comics, in the pages of which lurk scientific detectives, daredevil test pilots, really large bats, faeries, satyrs, and artists just trying to save the world. verything is handmade, hand-printed, and hand bound as one-of-a-kind pieces or in very small editions (except comic books, or unless otherwise noted in the descriptions).  Absolutely fabulous works may be found at

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=40096728 please take a look at the many items featured in her shop.  LOL,  I keep finding myself going back and trying to figure out which to purchase!!