Tim Staggs carefully cultivates and harvests seeds for you in Ocean Park, Washington. Cultivating plants to collect their seeds to maintain a variety or develop new ones, is a skill that goes back way before written history. The fact that carrots started out in a rainbow of colors is something many people do not know! But you can get them, as well as many others, from Tim by using this link: UnderTheSunSeeds
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
Monday, January 30, 2017
The Dusty Raven Gallery - Giving unexpected new life to discarded and forgotten
Dan Towell gives new life to all kinds of materials and turns them into fascinating and delightful sculptures in Hamilton, Montana. I have been a fan of his facebook page for some time now and love to see what new mixed media sculpture he has created! You can see more by using this link to his Etsy store: thedustyraven
Or by going to his website here: thedustyraven.com
I am a bird watcher and this rare bird below has a name. Visit Dan to find out what it is!
Or by going to his website here: thedustyraven.com
I am a bird watcher and this rare bird below has a name. Visit Dan to find out what it is!
DeschutesIronForge - Hand Forged Ironwork
Jeff Leonard works metal in Redmond, Oregon. In his Central Oregon blacksmith shop, Deschutes Iron Forge, he creates ironwork from gates to railings, iron décor and BBQ Turners. Support hand crafted work from artisans and use this link to visit his store: DeschutesIronForge
Sunday, January 29, 2017
SuellensCreations - Suellen's Creations, LLC
Suellen uses an interesting technique for her jewerly designs in Globe, Arizona. She specializes in bead crochet and woven designs. I crochet lace, and I have crocheted beads into my lace, so I know this is not an easy skill to be using to make her lovely jewelry. I hope you use this link to see what she has created: SuellensCreations
TheChickenStudio - Hand Painted Art & Signs on Reclaimed Wood
Brenda designs her rustic and cool signs in Harrisonburg, Virginia. Add some charm to your home, patio, or yard with one of her reclaimed wood signs. I would love to have some goats someday, so I chose this sign to show you. To see more, use this link: TheChickenStudio
BarbaraRosenzweig - Modern Wall Art Watercolor Beach Nursery Sports Prints
Barbara Rosenzweig paints beautiful watercolors in her Philadelphia, Pennsylvania studio. This wonderful Pelican is just one example of what you will find when you visit her via this link:
BarbaraRosenzweig
BarbaraRosenzweig
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Lavender Green - Lavender gifts from the garden
Ginna Gemmell grows wonderful aromatic lavender in Knox, Pennsylvania. Dried lavender can last for many years bestowing it's wonderful qualities. It has far too many uses to be described here, but you can learn a great deal more about it and purchase items using lavender by clicking on this link to her website: lavendergreen.com
CandidNomad - Candid Nomad Custom Glass Etching and Homemade Goods
Robin Daily etches beautiful designs on glass for you in Thomasville, Georgia. She features personalized and custom glass etching. I hope this sample with an awesome sea turtle inspires you to use this link to see more:
CandidNomad
CandidNomad
PersimonDreams - Quilt Patterns, Heirloom Quilts, Ornaments, Fiber Art
Kim Lapacek is a fiber art diva in Madison, Wisconsin. Although todays artists use brand new materials, quilting is the original up-cycling/recycling of arts. It comes from a long tradition of not wasting even the smallest little piece of woven cloth left from clothing and sewing those bits into colorful and creative patterns which often told the story of a family's members over time. I hope you will visit her store to see what else she has created. Here is a link: PersimonDreams
Friday, January 27, 2017
NSPottery - functional stoneware pottery & jewelry
Natalie is a ceramic artist in North Canton, Ohio. I enjoy her use of real leaves to create surface texture on her pieces. Like a photo that will never fade, or the imprint one sees in fossils. A lasting record of a real leaf. These are actually magnets! She also has lovely ceramic garden tags, as well as many other items. Please use this link to see more: NSPottery
Thursday, January 26, 2017
PortlandLeather - Portland Leather Goods -- Handmade in Oregon
Caitlyn, Anna & Zoe design and create their leather goods in Portland, Oregon. This passport cover has one of my favorite quotes on it! Buy your loved one a Valentines Day gift that will last a lifetime. You can see more by using this link:
PortlandLeather
PortlandLeather
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
KGpapers - Hand made paper
Kathy Gurwell hand makes her beautiful paper in Houston, Texas. She has written about her process and background for you in her About page of her Etsy store. I hope you use this link to read about her and purchase some of her lovely paper or these awesome envelopes: KGpapers
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
West Coast Storms
Due to the flooding, road closures, and power outages out here on the central coast of California, my posts have slowed way down the last few days. Plus, it is the first week of a new college semester and I am in two classes. Tack on three jobs and the schedule gets mighty tight.
As soon as I can, I will be making at least two to three posts per day again!
Here is one of my sunset shots of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve from previous years, that road is closed right now.
As soon as I can, I will be making at least two to three posts per day again!
Here is one of my sunset shots of the Elkhorn Slough Reserve from previous years, that road is closed right now.
Monday, January 23, 2017
BloomAgainMetalArt - Metal flowers - rustic folk yard art & wall hangings
Richard Arfsten uses his imagination to create in Burlington, Wisconsin. He has created quite an unusual garden of metal flowers for you. Aren't these cool! See more by using this link to his Etsy store: BloomAgainMetalArt
Or by going to his website here: richardarfsten.artspan.com
Or by going to his website here: richardarfsten.artspan.com
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Clairmont Lavender Farm - Our farm is entirely organic.
Meryl Ann Tanz and Sean Everett Crowder grow organic lavender in Santa Barbars, California. The farm is open to the public, has a gift shop full of lavender items, and picnic areas which are so beautiful when the lavender is in bloom that artists come to paint the surrounding fields. They have a nice selection of lavender products you can purchase from their website. Here is a link to it:
clairmontfarms.com
clairmontfarms.com
Saturday, January 21, 2017
AToymakersDaughter - High Quality, Handcrafted Toys and Wooden Play Kitchens
Julianna Smalley is carrying on a family tradition which goes back generations in Wytopitlock, Maine. She brings you the highest quality natural wooden toys available anywhere on the market.
Everything they make is 100% natural, crafted from locally milled pine and hardwood, right there in the beautiful state of Maine. And WOW, I would have absolutely loved to have had a fine kitchen set like this when I was a child! I have always been in love with wood and with cooking.
Take a look at the other cool items they have made by using this link:
AToymakersDaughter
Everything they make is 100% natural, crafted from locally milled pine and hardwood, right there in the beautiful state of Maine. And WOW, I would have absolutely loved to have had a fine kitchen set like this when I was a child! I have always been in love with wood and with cooking.
Take a look at the other cool items they have made by using this link:
AToymakersDaughter
Mountainlilyfarm - Herb Seed Kits Heirloom Seeds and Plants
Jackie Jasper carefully harvests and packages her seeds in Winslow, Arkansas. Her store is kicking off a new page here on ArtisansOfAmerica for the Botanical Arts! Purchasing seeds and bulbs via the mail is a tradition that goes back centuries. And of course I have chosen her Lavender kit to show you first. She has an Etsy store where you will find many more seed kits and her own website as well. Time to start planning your garden, dream of spring blossoms and summer fruits!
Here is a link to her Etsy store: mountainlilyfarm
And here is a link to her website: mountainlilyfarm.com
Here is a link to her Etsy store: mountainlilyfarm
And here is a link to her website: mountainlilyfarm.com
Friday, January 20, 2017
WinterwoodsTeaCo - organic • handcrafted • loose leaf tea
Tirza Wibel carefully blends her teas in Spokane, Washington. And gives them delightful names. Brew yourself a wonderful hot cup of tea and relax. Of course, she has a lavender blend, but I chose this one to show you. She is passionate about creating delicious gourmet teas using only the finest organic and fair trade ingredients. And they begin by sourcing their ingredients from high quality small, local farms and distributors, many of them from within the Northwest.
Please use this link to see more: WinterwoodsTeaCo
Please use this link to see more: WinterwoodsTeaCo
ThresholdPaperArt - Handmade Paper Transformed into Art
June Corst hand makes her paper and her art in North Vancouver, Canada. I chose this beautiful bowl to show you, but you can see all of the other items she makes, such as note cards from her handmade paper, but using this link:
ThresholdPaperArt
ThresholdPaperArt
Thursday, January 19, 2017
EwelinaPas - Gemstone Jewelry: Edgy, Chic, & Bohemian
Ewelina Pas creates her designs in Roselle Park, New Jersey. I chose her store for this post because I love carved stone and these labradorite carved wolves are awesome. She has them in a variety of stones including tiger's eye. She works with genuine gemstones. Each stone is unique because it is natural. No two stones will ever be the same, so you can be sure that no two pieces of jewelry will ever be identical. Use this link to see all of the other pieces she has designed: EwelinaPas
ThreeTreesBindery - Handmade wedding guest books, photo albums & wood books
Michelle Skiba constructs her handmade books in Charlotte, North Carolina. Her beautiful books combine three of my favorite things. Beautiful wood, quality paper, and books! It would be an honor to fill one with drawings or a story. I hope you visit her store and pick one out for your special event, by using this link: ThreeTreesBindery
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
TriangularRainbows - Triangle Rainbow & Chakra Stained Glass Candle Holders
Indigo Flame of Baltimore, Maryland works in stained glass. And they quote "It was the Rainbow gave thee birth, And left thee all her lovely hues." Plus!
Use Coupon Code ADOPTDONTSHOPPets to receive Free Shipping on your order over $30.
You can read all about them and their process by using this link to their store: TriangularRainbows
Use Coupon Code ADOPTDONTSHOPPets to receive Free Shipping on your order over $30.
You can read all about them and their process by using this link to their store: TriangularRainbows
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
TheHoneyJarHome - Absolutely Raw Honey
In 2005 Kyle Kanno started his honey business right out of high school in Honeyville, Utah. There is something magical about honey sticks. And his come in varieties delicious varieties! Like peach, watermelon, lemon, even blackberry. Portable honey! Please use this link to visit his store:
TheHoneyJarHome
TheHoneyJarHome
Monday, January 16, 2017
The English Lavender Farm - In The Applegate Valley Of Southern Oregon
The English Lavender Farm, run by Sue and Derek Owen, was opened to the public for the first time in the summer of 2014. They distill their own naturally grown lavender oil and use it to create lavender candles, lotions, bath salts and other wonderful fragranced products. Their website provides a lot of information about the uses of lavender, including a section of lavender recipes! I hope you take the time to find out more by using this link to visit them: englishlavenderfarm.com
I am sure they would have chosen a different photo to place here, but I just love this one! They have classes where you get to pick fresh lavender and learn how to make items such as these wreaths. 😄
I am sure they would have chosen a different photo to place here, but I just love this one! They have classes where you get to pick fresh lavender and learn how to make items such as these wreaths. 😄
GlamorousFindings - House numbers, address signs, garden art
Nichole and Ryan hone their metal working skills in Lake Stevens, Washington. Any home would shine with house numbers like these. Yes, I love this chicken!
Use this link to see more: GlamorousFindings
Use this link to see more: GlamorousFindings
If you use the promotional code ARTISAN10, you will receive 10% off of your order!
Sunday, January 15, 2017
HopeFloatsUpcycled - Glorious Upcycled clothing
Hope makes glorious upcycled garments in Seattle, Washington. Her coats makes me very happy. In reality, this re-use of clothing has a long, long history. Quilts and rugs were once made from every little bit of cloth left from used clothing. And would often tell a story about a family. These are some cool garments indeed. Check out more by using this link: HopeFloatsUpcycled
And I LOVE the name of her store!
And I LOVE the name of her store!
dgordon - Hand built, Handmade Pottery with an organic look
Deborah Gordon hand makes her pottery in Boynton Beach, Florida. I love all of the fabulous textures she has worked into the surfaces of her pieces. You can use this link here to see what a wide range of items she has made: dgordon
BurrowingHome - Natural History Inspired Art and Accessories
Kelly Mitchell Gazdowicz is an artist in Detroit, Michigan who specializes in illustrating elements of natural history in beautiful detail. She also has temporary tattoo's available for you, created from her art! I need to try one of them. Take a look here: BurrowingHome
Saturday, January 14, 2017
SeldaOkutan - Selda Okutan Jewelry Design Studio & Gallery
Selda Okutan designs and creates truly unique one of a kind items of jewelry in Miami, Florida. Each piece tells it's own fascinating story. This one is just the tip of the iceberg. Take a moment to see her other creations: SeldaOkutan
RSVPhandcrafted - Recognizable Style Vast Possibilities
Daniel Foytik hand makes his fine leather goods in Charlottesville, Virginia. There are so many useful items one can make with leather and he has a great variety for you to choose from. As well as numerous good reviews from happy customers! Check him out here:RSVPhandcrafted
VulcanixArt - "FROM ARC TO ART"
Brendon Mcdaniel practices his metal work trade in Bend, Oregon. Isn't this a cool scene of wild horses running? He also has a variety of dog breeds and other fine pieces to show you here: VulcanixArt
Friday, January 13, 2017
ColoradoChickCo - Leather baby moccasin, boot sock, leg warmers, headband
Kathleen is the ColordaoChick in Breckenridge, Colorado. Besides delightful little handmade baby moccasins, she also crochets and embellishes cool boot cuffs. Makes me wish I had a pair of boots! But I do know a few babies whose feet would be all comfy in a pair of these moccasins. You can see them all here on Etsy: ColoradoChickCo or here: coloradochick.com/
EmergentGlassworks - All manner of beautiful handmade glass items
Trevor Sinnock is based in Oregon creates beautiful items with glass. Each one is single handedly made with pride and precision. His glass octipuses are amazing! I hope you are curious enough to go see more here: EmergentGlassworks
Stitchcrafts - Cross Stitch Cupboard Tucks, Cards, Felted Acorns
Pam is in Warrenton, Missouri and uses a variety of materials to create her items. I really like her felted acorns, but chose one of her cross stitched pieces because I do really love cross stitch. It is one of those arts I hope more people will become interested in learning. Take a moment and see what else she has made here: Stitchcrafts
Thursday, January 12, 2017
LittleBits - LBCC Historical - Naturally Organic Products
Alicia Shult in Beaver Dam Wisconsin is carrying on an historical tradition with her products. They are dedicated to keeping history alive & specialize in reproducing exact historical cosmetic & apothecary recipes. This one includes lavender. I love the historical labels they use as well!
LitttleBits
LitttleBits
LarkspurHill - Dried Flowers Wedding Confetti Decorations Gifts
Cindy C. grows beautiful flowers in Palm Springs, California and then dries the petals for her wide assortments of blends. The blend shown here has lavender in it! This brings back such fond memories. One of my cherished possessions is an old book full of the flowers my grandmother pressed into it. I hope you will visit this store!
LarkspurHill
LarkspurHill
Wednesday, January 11, 2017
ClayByNaturePottery - Functional Art For the Home and Heart
Deborah Hager puts her imagination onto clay in Divide, Colorado. I enjoy surface decoration and admire many of her pieces, like this awesome cup. You will see much more here:
ClayByNaturePottery
ClayByNaturePottery
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
VinTin - What was once a hobby and passion, is now a career
Danny of Inwood, West Virginia, has been welding and fabricating for almost 20 years. VinTin is a blacksmith shop based out of the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. And he has created a wide range of items for you to choose from, like this awesome sign, on Etsy: VinTin
Or on his own website: vintinwelding.com
Or on his own website: vintinwelding.com
Hood River Lavender - Producers of pure essential oil of lavender
Dianne and Joe Orcutt grow their lavender to produce their pure essential oil in Hood River, Oregon. Pure lavender oil has so many uses, check out their website to learn more.
hoodriverlavender.com
hoodriverlavender.com
TheKnottyNeedle - Crochet baskets, coffee sleeves, candle and jar covers
Denise in Wexford, Pennsylvania hand crochets a multitude of items for your home. Got hot coffee? Protect your hand with a coffee sleeve for that cup! Put a colorful basket on the table or a handmade top for that homemade jar of goodies.
TheKnottyNeedle
TheKnottyNeedle
Monday, January 9, 2017
elisemahanfineart - Paintings and Art Prints
Elise Mahan creates her art in Portland, Oregon. I love the illustrative quality of her art, each one has it's own story to tell. We are in the middle of winter right now, and this one says "brisk clear winter night" to me. You can see much more on her Etsy store:
elisemahanfineart
Or her own website: elisemahanvisualart.com
elisemahanfineart
Or her own website: elisemahanvisualart.com
Sunday, January 8, 2017
BenchmarkSignsGifts - Wooden carved signs for all occasions!
Sam & Kristy Lardomita of Northfield Center, Ohio handcraft a multitude of quality carved wood signs. They welcome custom requests, so I am thinking I need to have them make a sign for me!
You can visit them on Etsy:
BenchmarkSignsGifts
Or you can go to their website:
benchmarksignsandgifts.com
You can visit them on Etsy:
BenchmarkSignsGifts
Or you can go to their website:
benchmarksignsandgifts.com
Harmony Lavender - All Natural Lavender Farm
Jim and Claudia Estrada grow their lavender in Atascadero, California. They say, "Here at our Naturally Grown Farm on the beautiful Central Coast of California, we believe that to live a healthy, natural life begins with your connection to nature and the earth; spiritually, physically, harmoniously and so it is." I hope you try a few of their items: HarmonyLavender
RossLab - Colorful and Contemporary Handmade Ceramics
Rosella Manzini throws her ceramics in San Jose, California. I love her candle holders or luminaries! And I am certain her assistant Cesare, much like similar (wink, wink) ceramic studio assistants, is vital to the process. To see all of the more colorful pieces she has created for you, please visit:
RossLab
RossLab
Saturday, January 7, 2017
BROOMCHICK - Brooms & Besoms: Weddings, Magical Ceremony & Cleaning
Samantha Pritchard and her family hand craft fine brooms the old fashioned way using authentic equipment and materials, in Eugene, Oregon. I have admired her whisk brooms for a long time! They are so well made. Take a look, read about their process, and get a quality handmade broom for your home: BROOMCHICK
MikesHeirloomBoxes - Mike's Heirloom Boxes
Mike True makes these awesome wooden heirloom boxes in Boulder Creek, California. Considering the area, I would imagine he is able to carefully choose among a wide variety of local wood sources. I know from a little experience, the workmanship that goes into a beautiful box like this one. I hope you will visit his store to see more: MikesHeirloomBoxes
DoTDoCandy - ++Essential Oil Hard Candy++
Bridget Miller whips up these gems in San Tan Valley, Arizona. Everyone needs a little hard candy, right? And of course, I have a fondness for lavender. Did you know you could use lavender to make candy? It is heavenly. Check out her other flavors here: DoTDoCandy
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