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There are features of other artist, new item postings, some poetry, Promos, features of promo winners, how-to (will be included), discussion of the market, show dates, and much more. The blog is dedicated to handcrafted greeting cards as well as hand

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• My First ACEO

  Posted on Wednesday August 6th, 2008 at 16:57 in Abstract Art, aceo, drawings, handcrafted, paintings, surreal art

  I have long thought about and considered making one of theseso much talked about cards and this morning an Etsy friend suggested I try it out.So here in its original form is my paradigm of'Paradise'...

• Lets Make a Card... HOW-TO (part 1)

  Posted on Tuesday June 24th, 2008 at 07:52 in card making, greeting cards, handcrafted, handcrafted by lamar, handcrafted greeting cards, hhow-to

  Someone told me that I should share my craft IQ/knowledge with others in a HOW-TO post and I always thought, 'How in the world do I do that when I create off sheer feeling and intuition?' Well, I came...

• Hugs & Kisses Diva Card Collection

  Posted on Tuesday June 10th, 2008 at 08:00 in buddy, co-workers, diva, females, free greeting cards, gifts, girlfriends, handcrafted, handcrafted cards, handcrafted greeting cards, hugs, hugs and kisses

  Well here it is...My long anticipated 'Hugs & Kisses' DIVA card!Great card for that friend, co-worker or family member who is just 'Diva-ish'...This card was really created back in February 2008 ...

• Red Birds in Flight...

  Posted on Monday June 9th, 2008 at 23:47 in abstract, Abstract Art, birds, give-a-way, greeting card show, greeting cards, handcrafted, handcrafted by lamar, handcrafted greeting cards, home-based business, note cards, stay at home dads

  This abstract art Note Card was created on a whim with no real direction. It wasn't until laid the final grosgrain ribbon down that I realized what I had in front of me.I had Abstract Art!I seen bir...

• And the May Giveaway winners are...

  Posted on Saturday May 31st, 2008 at 21:33 in 50% off cards, contest, Free, free greeting cards, handcrafted, handcrafted by lamar

  (Drum Roll)First I would like to thank everyone for entering my FREE Card in May Give-a-way!As this is my first time doing this type of give-a-way I have mentioned that I will select two(2) winners.An...

• Dadprenuers! Part 1

  Posted on Saturday May 10th, 2008 at 14:12 in craft shows, dads, eaoc, famliy life, greeting cards, handcrafted, handcrafted by lamar, home-based business, house, jobs, network, stay at home dads

  Hey everyone!I have been blogging for awhile though I have not shown love to my blog in a few days, I read an article today that made think then re-think my current position.First off I am a 30 year o...

• You Make the Promo! the Rules and Regulations...

  Posted on Wednesday April 2nd, 2008 at 15:42 in 50% off cards, blog promos, blog promotions, blog winners, card sales, greeting cards, handcrafted, handcrafted by lamar, winnings

  The rules are:-there are no rules just regulations.-Be it that I am a card maker the winner can only get a card, FREE of cost and shipping (USA only, Canada and International residents will have to pa...

• You make the promo!

  Posted on Tuesday April 1st, 2008 at 09:16 in 50% off cards, blog promos, blog promotions, blog winners, card sales, greeting cards, handcrafted, handcrafted by lamar, promos

  This is just a quick blab about promos and contest. I am in search of a promotion for my blog and have no idea which way to go! So I want to do this...I want to give my loyal customers, fans and suppo...

• March Madness Scavenger Hunt

  Posted on Thursday March 27th, 2008 at 07:45 in eaoc, give-a-way, greeting cards, handcrafted, promos, samplers, shops, winnings

  Come play this week to win wonderful handcrafted items in a variety of media. Discover some great new artists and have fun along the way! You must be an Etsy member to win, both buyers and sellers a...

• My First...

  Posted on Wednesday March 26th, 2008 at 07:50 in craft shows, crafts, greeting cards, handcrafted

  I have done it!Like standing on the highest mountain and screaming down into the clouds, I have done it.I have done my first Craft Show!The Phenomenal Women Group Special AnnouncementPhenom Madeline S...

• 3 Day Overstocked Leap Year SALE!!

  Posted on Wednesday February 27th, 2008 at 10:00 in greeting cards, handcrafted, promos

  Well fresh out the bosses office (my mind), it has been agreed that we will be having a 3 Day Overstocked Leap Year SALE! Yes, overstocked!I have a bit too much material here and my wife is not too ki...