http://www.handmadenews.org/department/index.php?did=3 News of the Handmade World, or just the crafts in it - Published by Artfire.com en-us Thu, 07 May 2009 08:41:14 MDT Thu, 07 May 2009 08:41:14 MDT http://handmadenews.org/rss/green_wise/ ArtFire RSS Generator editor@handmadenews.org (Art Daily, ArtFire) http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5519  Many kitchen essentials come in jars: pasta sauce, jam, jelly, pickles, the list goes on. But these jars serve more purposes than just keeping your food safe, they can also be used for a plethora of craft projects. So the next time you ... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:13:36 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5519 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5517 Perhaps you have a pile of old sweaters that don't fit you anymore. Or, maybe you are like me and you live in Florida so you have no need for those two sweaters hanging in your closet. The good news Is that there is a myriad of crafty things... Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:08:00 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5517 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5512 In the interest of controlling power usage and heat generation, I outfitted my studio photography area with Compact Flourescent Lamps (CFLs).   Looking at the picture above, the lamp you can see on the left, below the one hanging of... Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:21:29 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5512 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5486 There are several eco friendly crafting blogs out on the web. Many of these offer inspiration while promoting a green living message. Some even scavenge artisan shops of the web to bring you some of the best eco friendly handmade items around. Quite ... Sat, 21 Aug 2010 14:00:08 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5486 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5447 Thank you for visiting Naturally Nickel Free.  Today I want to talk a little bit about Nickel Allergies and what they are.  Nickel Allergies are more common than ever. Why? Piercings.Piercings are more popular ... Wed, 11 Aug 2010 07:16:24 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5447 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5433 Each year millions of parents browse through stores to find their children the latest in back to school supplies. This equates to million of backpacks, pencils, and reams of paper. Unfortunately, since the demand for school supplies is so high, this ... Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:57:03 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5433 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5328 Every year you find yourself in the same predicament. Somehow all those school supplies you bought your child multiplied, leaving you with extra supplies and a headache. Now what? You ask. The first thing you should do with extra school supplies is ... Sat, 07 Aug 2010 10:56:34 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5328 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5326 Working from home is a fantastic alternative to fluorescent lighting and a cubicle, but as people who have tried it will tell you it’s not as easy as snapping your fingers. Although the idea of being in pajamas all day is great, it does... Fri, 16 Jul 2010 09:26:29 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5326 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4959  I'm not ashamed to admit that my husband and I drink wine frequently. We love to explore new flavors and pair new vineyards with old standbys that make their way out of our kitchen. The byproduct of this enthusiastic activity t... Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:42:31 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4959 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5219 One of the most talked about purchases among crafters recently is the iPhone 4. Pre-orders have been going on for days now and people will be taking delivery of these yummy little tools shortly. Yes, I admit my bias here without shame. I have been a ... Sun, 20 Jun 2010 10:40:15 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5219 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5079 My friend Rose just started a reading group with a blog, the Informal Society of Books and Notions. Now Rose, being from Oregon, is probably much more green savvy (and definitely more crafty) than I am. When she invited me into this group she posted ... Sun, 23 May 2010 16:12:45 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5079 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5029 For the past four years I have been moving back and forth between home and school.  Every August, December, May, and sometimes July I found myself packing and moving everything I owned to a new location.  Needless to say it ... Thu, 13 May 2010 10:33:14 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5029 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5022  I just recently graduated from college, and by recently I mean this past Saturday. Anyway, in order for me to have received my Bachelors in Arts with a concentration in English Literature I had to write a 30 page thesis on none other th... Wed, 12 May 2010 12:12:10 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5022 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5006 I have an amazing family owned organic farm about 7 miles from my house.  I feel so lucky being able to purchase seasonal, local and organic produce and at a reasonable cost too!  (If you live near Dahlonega, GA, ... Fri, 07 May 2010 07:36:31 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=5006 http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4953 Recyling and transforming unexpected and random throw-away or waste items can be very inspiring.  Here are two projects, with which I continue to create different ways to make jewelry featuring the sea glass I collect from the be... Sun, 25 Apr 2010 07:56:42 MDT http://www.handmadenews.org/article/index.php?id=4953