New Media or Technique Monthly Challenge Link Party

The Monthly Challenge for September was New Media or Technique by Nancy of N. Fallon Design Studio. You could try any kind of new media or technique for this challenge.

Show us what you created!

Worktable Wednesday: Celebrating Success

This past weekend, I attended a conference called Schoolhouse Craft.  While there, I learned all about this crazy world of professional crafting.  One of the classes I attended was called "Celebrating Your Success May Be The Key to Finding Your Success."  It was taught by Emira Mears and focused on the idea that as entrepreneurs, we can often shy away from tooting our own horn.  She argued that this can hold us back from success and it's important to practice celebrating our success, PUBLICLY.  To get that ball rolling, I'm going to showcase some of the awesome things our team is doing right now.

Rose from Random Creative recently shared an awesome magazine feature she was in.  I'm so proud of her!  Her work is gorgeous so of course it would be in a magazine.  Not only is she awesome for being featured, but she did a great job sharing it on her blog.  If you want to score these famous earrings, they can be found in her etsy shop here.

Magazine Feature

The next success I'd like to celebrate is somewhat unconventional, but I love seeing people with the confidence to make their own choices in life.  Nancy from One Loopy Knitter just wrote that she has decided to cut back on a lot of social media.  I just think this is awesome.  I often struggle with all the business advice flying around; I feel like I have to do everything that is suggested.  Seeing Nancy have the courage to say no to these kind of pressures and do what is right for her is awesome.  It teaches us all to find the right path for our own lives.

Farewell Facebook

Finally, in order to practice what I preach, I'll share one of my own recent accomplishments.  I recently participated in an awesome art show that really pushed me out of my comfort zone.  Despite being pregnant and with a broken ankle, I pushed through and worked really hard to make this show happen.  This included designing a new display and finishing up some new items that I wanted to display.  I was exhausted by the end but very proud.

My show display

Alright.  What awesome things have you done this week?  I want specifics!!!

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Today's post was brought to you by Jenny of A Bird In The Hand Art.  As the artist and owner behind A Bird In The Hand Art, Jenny spends her time creating unique jewelry and one-of-a-kind home decor pieces.  See her work in her shop or read some of her craft tutorials on her blog.

Giveaway Winner

Thank you to everyone who entered our September Giveaway! We had a great response with 207 entries!

Our lucky winner is # 92, Liz Pillow...CONGRATS!

 You will be contacted shortly by BeadedTail to redeem your custom bracelet!

Friday Features - Layer of Haze

The fires in the west are creating a smoky haze that's graying the summer skies and distant mountains.  I've got to find some inspiration indoors on Etsy!

Grey and White Knit Purse
by N Fallon Design Studio

Night Owl Perfume
by Theme Fragrance

Crochet Headband
by JN Originals

Serpentine Necklace Earring Set
by Linda B's Jewelry

Fabric Wall Art
by Pasque Flower Creations

Smoky Days - late 19th century book
from Cynthia's Attic

I guess there was no escaping...

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Janet Bocciardi is the owner and designer of Honey from the Bee Artisan Jewelry.  Her shop features many one of a kind designs inspired by her love of nature and travels around the world.  She creates for the woman who has a story to tell.  In her blog she shares her inspirations and what is dear to her.

Tuesday Treasuries

Treasuries on etsy are gallery collections of items for sale grouped under a theme chosen by the curator.  This is a fun way to showcase the talents and work of creative shop owners.

Blogging Business Artisans requires its members to curate one treasury per month.  Each week we will feature one of the past week's treasuries here on our team blog.
The treasury and each item within the treasury is clickable!

LeAnn of Pasque Flower Creations curated this treasury Partly Sunny, Mostly Gray featuring handcrafted items in shades of yellow, gold, gray and silver -- a bit of sunshine on a gray day!

'Partly Sunny, Mostly Gray' by pasqueflower

Wire Wrapped Swirl ... lindab142 $8.64	Necklace Pendant- O... NFallonDesignS... $20.00	Handmade Journal, M... ArtfulRising $10.00	ACEO Original Illus... clockworkghOst $8.00
Beaded Cuff Bracele... randomcreative $22.00	Art journal - paint... storybeader $55.00	Clockwork Owl - Ste... Keytiques $32.00	DAD'S Birthday ... AliferousExpre... $2.50
Goldfinch Ornament ABirdInTheHand... $24.00	Personalized Etched... memoriesforlif... $32.00	Lampwork Bead with ... HoneyFromTheBe... $70.00	Rebecca Bag in Warm... JNOriginals $34.00
Cup Cozy Reversible... PruittCreation... $6.00	SALE - Toddler Girl... MagnoliaSurpri... $15.20	DIY Printable Mama ... PoppyHillCreat... $5.00	Cat Face and Clear ... BeadedTail $15.00

Treasury tool supported by the dog house

Here are a couple items featured in this treasury:

Jenny of A Bird in Hand Art cut, constructed, and hand painted this festive little goldfinch ornament, perfect for decorating your tree or your house year round!

Erika of Artful Rising makes many wonderful journals including custom ones.  She invites everyone to tell their story.  Her journals are perfect for all your writing needs and desires!

Our teammates have made some awesome treasuries!  I highly urge you to visit them if you have not yet seen them.
Janet of Honey From the Bee curated Bootastic Halloween Party! 
Lisa of Aliferous Express curated September Sky Wishes
Nancy of N Fallon Design Studio curated Celebrate Your Furry Loved Ones!
Kaili of clockworkghOst curated Blue, Pink...
Kathy of tapestry316 curated Fall is in the air!

September treasuries 

Be sure to check back here every week for more Tuesday Treasuries!

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Today's guest blogger is Margaret.  She is the artist/owner of Splendid Little Stars, a shop filled with cotton and silk clothing and accessories for children and adults.  She loves many crafts and has been dyeing and painting fabric for more than 20 years.  Find her blog Splendid Little Stars HERE.

photos by the individual artists © 2011-2012   all rights reserved

Writing Friday Features

It's Friday! Time for featuring Etsy sellers and their wares!  Today's theme is "writing!"  Writing is what we  bloggers do, isn't it?  So I've decided to feature little (hopefully) helpful items for the writer.  Enjoy!

First, you'll need paper and pen:

Journal by artfulrising



 . . . or, maybe you are a keyboard writer:

typewriter by divineorders



"Not so" you say.  OK, maybe  a computer person:

pillows by GoldenDesignBoutique

Whatever you write, you will need inspiration, why not shoes?

shoes by custommadeshoes



 . . . but mostly you will need words.

necklace by outoftheblue

Go ahead create with words!

  Post by BBA member Linda of PruittCreations  where all things are made fun with fabrics!!

Worktable Wednesday: Halloween is Coming!

With Halloween only a month and a half away, many of the Blogging Business Artisans are turning their attention to pumpkins and ghosts.  One of these crafters is Heather from iHartFelt.  She has been busy turning out her adorable felt creations with a spooky twist.

Owls and Cat by iHartFelt

There are owls, cats, and bats.  Can't you imaging hanging a whole bunch of these bats up in your house?  Adorable!

Bat by iHartFelt

Heather is even hosting a giveaway right now for a chance to win your very own owls.  Go check it out!

 

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Today's post was brought to you by Jenny of A Bird In The Hand Art.  As the artist and owner behind A Bird In The Hand Art, Jenny spends her time creating unique jewelry and one-of-a-kind home decor pieces.  See her work in her shop or read some of her craft tutorials on her blog.

Monday Member Mini -- Linda B's Jewelry

Today's Monday Member Mini features the very talented Linda of Linda B's Jewelry!

Linda creates very unique, one-of-a-kind handbeaded and wire wrapped jewelry using gemstones and glass. She loves to use bright colors and gemstone characteristics in her jewelry, and includes the meaning of the color or gemstone, and its healing properties, in her descriptions.

Linda also carries a line of Judaica jewelry and accessories. Her women's beaded wire kippot and earrings made for Jewish holidays are her specialty, and best sellers. Each kippah is made of copper, gold or silver wire threaded with lovely beads, pearls or Swarovski crystals -- beautiful! The earrings are lovely, made with colors and charms depicting Jewish holidays and traditions.

A little known fact about Linda is that one of her cats -- Buddy -- likes to help her bead .... he also enjoys working on the computer to help list items in her shop. Hmmm, I wonder which pieces of jewelry were created by Buddy!!

To visit Linda's shop, just click on the Linda B's Jewelry mini!

Be sure to check back here for more Monday Member Minis for a little sneak peek into our members' shops!

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Sarah is the owner of Magnolia Surprise where you can find crochet toys and play food for the kids, as well as fun coasters, potholders and other items for the home. In addition to crochet, she loves needlework of all types, especially cross-stitch and embroidery, and also enjoys painting on wood and found objects.

Friday Features: Fall Brings Earlier Nights

I actually don't mind the sun setting earlier this time of year.  There's something very cozy about having to turn the lights on and relax into a comfortable chair a little earlier in the day.

With that in mind I went searching for handmade items in our group that are or could be inspired by the night.

Artwork by Clockwork Ghost

Artwork by Poppy Hill Creations

Purse by N. Fallon Design Studio

Jewelry by Linda B

Artwork by Mister Pen Quin

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Janet Bocciardi is the owner and designer of Honey from the Bee Artisan Jewelry.  Her shop features many one of a kind designs inspired by her love of nature and travels around the world.  She creates for the woman who has a story to tell.  In her blog she shares her inspirations and what is dear to her.

Worktable Wednesday- Prepping Your Shop for Fall.

Worktable Wednesday features something new happening with the BBA members or something of interest we spy online.

As the official first day of fall is gently sneaking up on us, many of our team members are busy gearing up, getting their shops ready in color and products for the season change:

Leaf Charms Set- Randomcreative

Halloween Digital Background Set- Poppy Hill Creations

Crocheted Scarflette- JN Originals

Halloween Graphic and Clip Art Set- Sher Hastings Designs

Question- What have you been doing or making to get ready for the fall?



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Today's post was written by Nancy of N. Fallon Design Studio.  Established in 2008, the shop houses a whimsical line of knit purses, wallets, and knitwear.  An artist at heart, Nancy also dabbles in watercolors, mixed media sculpture, and poetry.  You can read more about her life and work on her blog One Loopy Knitter.