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Friday, March 8, 2013

Top Of The Knits.....

It is time for our Shop Of The Week, this week we are going to show you the top of the knits in the handmade community with the great shop of ToppyToppyKnits.

ToppyToppyKnits offers high quality handmade accessories, let's visit her shop and see some of the wonderful items she has created.

Crochet Beanie Hat

Ducky Baby Set

Knit Headband

A little about Coral the owner of ToppyToppyKnits:

Hello, my name is Coral
My mother taught me to knit when I was little but at that time I didn't liked it. I began crocheting when I was fifteen years old. Sixteen years later, I went back to knitting and never have stopped. Due all these years of experience, I can offer quality and craftsmanship.

If it can be crocheted or knit, you can probably find it at ToppyToppyKnits! I make Knitwear for everyone. My Children items are beautiful, cute, fun, and comfy. For grown ups, I offer great quality, style and bussiness elegance. I love designing new accessories like Cartoon Character Hats and I make Headbands, Scarves, Fingerless Gloves, Poncho Shawls, Sweaters, iPhone covers, Card Holders, etc.

Coral has a wonderful shop and would love to meet you, stop by and see all her items, you can find her on Etsy at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/toppytoppy
Or drop by her Facebook Page and tell her Hello!
https://www.facebook.com/toppytoppy?fref=ts

I hope you all have had a great week and wishing you a wonderful weekend!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Friday, March 1, 2013

Gypsy That I Was

It is time for our Shop Of The Week!

Let me introduce you to Gypsy That I Was! This is a great shop that has unique handmade items - crocheted scarves and hats, beaded jewelry, and purses. Take a look at some of her great items!

She also does something really fun! The Weird Beard!

The owner of this great and fun shop is Pam Klemm Talpers, lets learn a little about the Gypsy behind the Gypsy That I was:

I am a wife, Mom, and nurse who enjoys creating from the materials at hand. (I LOVE to shop for the raw parts, so I have quite a supply amassed.) I am constantly trying to come up with new uses for crochet, as I am obsessed with fiber, yarn, and beads. I have always loved jewelry, so designing and making my own was a natural progression. I also spend lots of time experimenting with color combinations.

My jewelry and accessories (scarves and purses) are all original designs by me, Pam, and the majority are one-of-a-kind items. (Okay... I'll admit, occasionally, I'll make something and have a hard time parting with it, so I'll make another one like it, just for me!) I am attentive to quality craftsmanship and detail, but also derive joy from the successful completion of a project of which I am proud. All of my creations come from a smoke-free environment. (Hey, I'm a nurse, remember?)

I am willing to do custom work - just contact me and I'll be happy to discuss that with you.

You can find Pam on Etsy https://www.etsy.com/shop/GypsythatIwas?ref=pr_shop_more

and on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/GypsythatIwas/228567307154650?fref=ts

Stop by and tell her hello!

Join us on Handmade Circle Team you may be the next Shop Of The Week!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags

Thursday, February 28, 2013

New and Improved!

As a Handmade Artist sometimes our work area can get out of control, especially when we are busy and in the creative mode. I am someone that just cannot work in chaos, and my work area had become chaos! So I have spend the last two days, sorting, organizing, and tossing! Out with the old and in with the new! I am super excited about my new area and wanted to share with everyone!

My wonderful husband put up Pegboard for me, I love having all my tools organized! He also hung a Wooden Bags By Hags sign it makes me feel so official!

If you sew you NEED one of these, it is so awesome to have your thread organized and at the tips of your fingers!

The cutting table and my sewing desk. (My machine will be uncovered and hard at work this afternoon!)
My husband is going to put up 2 shelves for me as well.

Now that everything is clean and organized it is time to go to work!
How do you stay organized? I would love to hear your tips!

Marsha Bourquin/Head Hag- Bags By Hags