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Sunday, December 6, 2009

Christmas at Old Fashon Charm

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Old Fashion Charm

Diane has always been a luver of antiques & vintage, she continues to haunt antique stores and estate sales...always looking for that buried treasure of all collectibles. She believes in the restoration and preservation of antiques and vintage. She specializes in vintage linens, and textiles. I am learning more about quilts all the time! She has also repaired, refinished, and reupholstered antique furniture. She is also a member of the Vintage Tablecloths Lovers Club.

Vintage Rhinestone Cameo Jewelry 1930's Picture Photo Frame Brooches Earrings Greta Garbo
Vintage Rhinestone Cameo Jewelry 1930's Picture
Photo Frame Brooches Earrings Greta Garbo



Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry 1930's Picture Photo Frame Brooches Earrings Robert Taylor
Vintage Rhinestone Jewelry 1930's Picture Photo
Frame Brooches Earrings Robert Taylor


Vintage 1930's Ivory Golden Swirled Pattern Celluloid Ladies Ring
Vintage 1930's Ivory Golden Swirled Pattern
Celluloid Ladies Ring


You can find Diane's items at Old Fashion Charm She also has a personal blog, Luv 2 Luv Antiques or her antique blog Luv2LuvAntiques.com

From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Friday, November 20, 2009

Christmas at B & C Emporium

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Handcrafted Wood Works and Antiques

Craig has been woodworking for about 40 years. Starting at a very young age, he has been involved with restoring antique furniture or building furniture, including caning chairs. He lives in the town that Baker Furniture was originally from, Allegan, Michigan.

He is at least a 4th generation woodworker, his great grandfather built racing schooners, on the Isle of White, England. Lately he has been busy caning chairs and building/ carving shelves.

Skip Skip Pealed Bed

solidRaised Panel Sleigh Bed

Twig & Birch clock quartz #1000200Willow or twig clock
antique woodstove made into floor lamp #1000018Small antique potbelly wood stove, made into a floor lamp

You can find these items at B & C Emporium, Specialemichigan, B & C Emporium on Etsy, or Woodland Trading Company.


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Monday, October 26, 2009

Diana's Organic Gifts For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Organic Gifts By Diana

Diana's favorite things to do include sewing by hand and hand embroider. She does her own research on herbs and flowers to formulate her lip balms, body balms and solid perfumes. She also grow her own herbs to use.

Lavender eye mask/pillow with brunette -purple ribbon border
Lavender eye mask/pillow with brunette-purple ribbon border
Neck pillow - travel pillow in multi color
Neck pillow - travel pillow in multi colors


All natural Pina Colada lip balm  in standard twist tube
All Natural Pina Colada Lip Balm in Standard Twist Tube



"Save My Skin" Intensive Balm

You can find Diana's handmade products at Organic Gifts By Diana , she also has an ecrater store
also called Organic Gifts By Diana. A beautiful vintage store here.


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Thursday, October 22, 2009

Brightest Blessings For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Brightest Blessings

Dede has been making gifts for family and friends for years and decided to start an on line business. Everything is handmade and original. From rag quilted totes to Book of Shadows, she carries a wide variety.

Butterflies Dream Pillow with white sage and lavender


Lined Drawstring Bags

Book of Shadows, Birch Wood
Book of Shadows


Rag Quilt Totes


You can visit her web site Brightest Blessings Wiccans or her Etsy shop Brightest Blessing where she is a proud member of the Magical Holiday Artists group.


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Monday, October 19, 2009

Cross Stitch Nerd For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Cross Stitch Nerd

Linda of Cross Stitch Nerd offers finished counted cross stitch products. She makes everything from cross stitch patterns to the finished products. She creates cross stitch cards, bookmarks and both simple and intricate tapestries and pictures.

Cross Stitch Framed Waterlily Fairy Picture

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Cross Stitch Tapestry Coffee for Gossip

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Cross Stitch Earth Goddess Fairy Tapestry Picture

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Cross Stitch Card Halloween Ghost

Linda's items can be found in her Bonanzle Booth Cross Stitch Nerd or in her Etsy Shop. You can also check out her blog BitchenStitchens.


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Friday, October 16, 2009

Eggcentricity Jewels For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Eggcentricity Jewels

Ewanna is an American-Greek that has returned to her roots with her family and now live in Patras on the western coast of the Peloponnese island of Greece, the land where ancient myth and mystery and history are still alive. As for crafting, there is basically nothing that she can't make or do if it involves using your hands and a generous dose of creativity. But her passion is seeing a pile of gemstones and wire and silver findings become beautiful pieces of wearable art. Using only genuine gemstones in both bead and free set form, she also uses a ton of genuine natural and dyed pearls. SHE LOVE PEARLS in any form and color! Mostly using sterling silver wire for her work but due to the popularity of copper and brass this year, she is now using a bit of those also. She sometimes will wrap and use glass work from some of the finest lampwork glass makers around in her jewelry. In trying to keep things looking natural, she uses odd cuts and imperfect stones.

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Large Velvet Black
Obsisian Teardrop BIWA Freshwater Pearls



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Natural Multi-Colored Turquoise Bali Silver Bracelet


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Bali Silver Stamping, Swarovski Pearls
You have to read the story that goes along with
these earrings.

She sells her items on three main sites: eBay, Bonanzle, and Artfire. She also has a few items on Etsy, and will be listing on Dawanda, shortly. She will be opening her own web site by summer.


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Mommy Tyme For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Mommy Tyme

You will find handmade soaps, bath products, custom blended lotions, skin care, oils and scrubs. Crocheted accessories like scarves, shawls, neck warmers and gifts for the home. Mommy Tyme also creates crocheted wire and beaded jewelry.




Handmade
Asymmetrical

Shawl
















Spring into Fall
Beaded Blue
Unique Wire
Stitched Braclet












Spring Spritz








You can follow Mommy Tyme on her blog Mishaps of Mommy or her other blog Mommy's Reviews You Can Use. Mommy Tyme Handmade products are available at Mommy Tyme on FuzzB , Mommy Tymy on Etsy or Mommy Tyme on Winkelf


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Saturday, October 10, 2009

Rock Gift Creations For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Rock Gift Creations

Keith lives in the Johnstown, PA area. He has been involved in the Rock craft for about 5 years now and enjoys using his creativity in transforming ordinary rocks into work of are! They make great gifts and conversation starters. Every one that is made is unique and carries its own personality. Keith is eager to answer any questions that you may have just send him an e-mail. He is also open to trade merchandise or simply make him an offer!




Sea Side Turtle














Happy Go-Lucky
Lady Bug












Floundering Fishy Foraging
For Breakfast









These pieces would be great to have on hand. A wonderful wish you were here, thinking of you, or get well soon gift these would make! Keith's items can be found at his Bonanzle booth Rock Gift Creations.


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Thursday, October 8, 2009

Marla's Handmade Gifts For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Marla's Handmade Gifts

Right now Marla is selling crocheted items. She loves doing all kinds of crafts which include making her own Christmas and greeting cards, quilling, jewelry making and soap making. She loves learning new crafts and the challenge that they bring.




Country Green N Pink
Dish Cloth













Crocheted Flower
Set of 16 Your
Color Choice


















Fall Placemat/Trivet

Marla specializes in custom orders. You can visit her web site Marla's Handmade Gifts or Buy & Sell Handmade. She also has some published articles here. Keep up with Marla on her blog Marla's Fun Stuff.


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Seaside Designs For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Seaside Designs

Renee was very blessed as a child to have a wonderful and creative mother who would often take them to the woods or beach to collect natur'es treasures. Pine cones, shells, leaves, moss would all magiclly become a wonderful creation for their home.

Seaside Designs carries forward this appreciation for all things natural and strives to take the ordinary and create something unique.

Her Homespun Wreaths were created when after making I quilt, she was left with extra fabric and wanted a coordinating piece in the room. Each wreath is made by hand. Hundreds of strips of fabric are handcut and handtied on to a wire frame, making this a sturdy piece that with propr care will be an heirloom of tomorrow.

Coordinating fabrics are chosen to give the pieces highlights and lowlights that move your eye comfortably around the composition.Only brand new, quilt quality homespun woven fabrics are used. This gives each piece a finished look as there is no wrong or back side to a true woven. If you are quilting, you may already be using many of these fabrics! There are many designs to choose from. Everything from Shabby Cottage to Beach to Country Primitive.What a unique coordinating accessory!

Seaside Designs shadowboxes are also completely made by hand. Renee's husband builds all of the shadowboxes and she does all of the design work. Many of their handmade pictures and signs feature real pressed flowers that are grown in her beachside gardens and were pressed by hand.

Each piece in their Seaside design Collection is unique and usually One of a Kind.Many of their items have coordinating pieces that were designed to compliment each other Please feel free to contact Renee and she will be happy to coordinate a vinette for you. Custom Orders are always welcome. If you have a design idea in mind, please email Renee and she will work closely with you to see if she can make it possible.

Nature provides us with any special treasures if we only find the time to stop, appreciate them and make them our own. Renee hopes these pieces will be a treasured addition to your home as each piece was made with great love and care.






White Blue Purple Homespun
Cotton Fabric Heart Wreath










Denim Blue,Deep
Blue White Homespun
Cotton Fabric Wreath











Meme's Quilts Blue
Bird Garden Fabric
Wreath Sage Plum







You can see Renee's fabulous items at her Bonanzle Booth Seaside Designs
or her other Bonanzle booth Seaside Gems.


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Monday, October 5, 2009

The Rag Rug Closet For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

The Rag Rug Closet

Nancy discovered about a year ago that she could make rag rugs and these rugs would be so unique you wouldn't be able to find them anywhere else. She even thought it would be cool to make pet place mats. Where else are you going to find a place mat for your pet? People comment continually that these rag rugs remind them of the ones that their grandmother use to make. Only Nancy's are more colorful! This was her goal when she starting making these rag rugs. She also make beautiful wreaths occasionally when the whim comes along.






Handmade Crochet Rag Rug,Blue,
Pink, Yellow,White 39x29












Custom Pet Place Mat Rag Rug














Handmade Trio of Hearts Rag Wreath










You can find Nancy's items at her Bonanzle booth TheRagRugCloset or at her e-bay store The Rag Rug Closet. You can also follow her blog The Rag Rug Closet. She has also created a ning network for hand crafters, The Handcrafters Cottage.


From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage

Sunday, October 4, 2009

Made By Lucy For the Holidays

It's getting to be that time of year again when we start to think of what to get our loved ones and friends for Christmas. We want something unique and different that they will love and cherish for many years to come.

Here's a list of truly amazing handcrafters who can help make your Christmas a very special one this year. These women, and two men, make unique one of a kind items ranging from crocheting to whirlygigs. All of these crafters take great pride in their work and guarantee their work will last. You won't be sorry when you purchase from these wonderful people. Your only problem will be deciding on what gift to get.

Each crafter is listed with a link to their websites where they sell their items or to their blogs where you can learn more about their items and themselves.

I hope you will take the time to check out these amazing people and their crafts. You won't be sorry you did.

Made By Lucy


A craft person whose first love is making jewelry. Beading or upcycling items that are broken or outdated into something new and interesting. She also love knitting and crocheting, specializing in creating slightly out of the ordinary baby sweaters and nifty things. Her baby sweaters come the usually light blue and pink, but also in dark brown, lavender, bright Christmas red and pumpkin orange.







Three color handmade Baby Sweater














Coil Bracelet with lots of color













Upcycled Recycled Beer Bottle Light Blue
Ribbons and Flowers














You can find her items at her Bonanzle booth MadeByLucy or in her Etsy Shop.




From All of Us At The Handcrafter's Cottage