[hrtsofstone]

Hello all!

I'm Rachel and have recently opend my store on Etsy and joined the HAFteam today. I work as a seamstress in the costume industry, but am having a blast making my earrings! I'm a reformed fabricaholic, and my obsession is everything do to with stones. I have rocks and geodes and mineral formations all over my apartment. When people bring me souvenirs from their trips, nine times out of ten its a handful of rocks from where it is they were! I have rocks from National Parks all over the US mixed with stones from Scotland, England, Greece and Mexico! I love that.

I am now a beadaholic, but at least that takes up less room than fabric! I still sew at home some, but making earrings makes me happy. It's been interesting visiting other stores and seeing the success they are having and really want to make that happen for me. I'm getting alot of wonderful feedback and an grateful for all of it. I'm so happy to have found this team and can't wait to meet people!

[GrandpaToys]

Hi. I'm Joel. I've dabbled with sketching, refinishing furniture, wood crafts, and discovered and have been having fun with clay for the past three years. My son discovered Etsy and encouraged me to open a shop almost a year ago; I finally found the confidence to offer my ceramic ephemera for sale at the end of August, 09.

Most of what I have in my shop at the moment are Finger Faces - like fingertip puppets. I've just started exploring what I can do with Talking Head Door Faces - faces for a door or wall which include a ceramic cartoon balloon to either greet guests or ward off intruders. We'll see if they become popular. In the meantime, I'm just having fun playing with clay and exploring what Etsy has to offer.

[thepineconeteacup]

Hello!  I'm Heather, I'm pretty new around here, but have already met some very wonderful people    I'm a sahm with 3 crazy kids, and I love to sew.  Especially soft and cozy things, sometimes it's clothes, sometimes pillows or quilts.  I usually take my youngest with me when we shop for fabric...she has great taste, and can pick out the softest fabric every time

I just opened my Etsy shop a few weeks ago, and am open to any advice!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePineConeTeaCup

[trusk4u]

Hello!  I'm Heather, I'm pretty new around here, but have already met some very wonderful people    I'm a sahm with 3 crazy kids, and I love to sew.  Especially soft and cozy things, sometimes it's clothes, sometimes pillows or quilts.  I usually take my youngest with me when we shop for fabric...she has great taste, and can pick out the softest fabric every time

I just opened my Etsy shop a few weeks ago, and am open to any advice!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThePineConeTeaCup


Hey, glad you joined us! You will like it here very much!

[Chainmaille By MBOI]

Welcome to all the new members!
Hang out and have fun!

[raedawn]

Hi ~ I'm Raedawn and just recently added my HAF shop (Dreams and Echoes). I love HAF and am really happy to be part of this community. My existing shop is for my jewelry, which I endlessly make, so need an outlet for. LOL

Eventually, I will add another shop for my artwork, which is symbolic, mythic, etc.

I draw from the same sources for all of my work ~ the primal, the history and art of indigenous cultures, nature ... The four sacred elements feature prominantly in my work. My latest addition to my HAF shop is "Sun Spiral."




I'm really happy to be here ~ raedawn

[bradsearswoodturner]

Good morning, All.  My name is Brad Sears.  I'm a studio woodturner working in East Stroudsburg in the heart of Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains.  I specialize in finely crafted, environmentally friendly lidded boxes, urns and bowls hand-turned on a wood lathe.  I invite you to learn more about my work at www.turningarts.com - and to follow me on Twitter at http://bit.ly/bhQ8TN. 

I also have a blog, accessible through my website or directly at http://aroundthewood.blogspot.com, where we talk about what goes on behind the curtain.

Have a great day!

Brad

[lapisbeach]

Hello Everyone! My name is Lauren and I just set up an etsy shop about a month ago. I have always loved many forms of art and crafting. One of my favorites for about 15 years has been knitting. About 2 years ago I started making a very different line of hand knit jewlery. I have been tweaking bead mixes and designs and finally opened an etsy store and I am looking to find more places to learn and share. Cant wait to explore this site!
Thanks!
Lauren

[Chainmaille By MBOI]

Welcome to all the new members!
Strap on your seat belt and enjoy the ride

[amievoltaire]

Hello,

I'm Angela. SAHM to 3 boys I'm also a seamstress and enjoy painting, drawing etc if ever there was free time :<) I'm currently trying to develop my writing habit. I'm on Etsy and have a blog. http://amievoltaire.etsy.com http://rosepetalcustoms.blogspot.com

[CraftedRoots]

Angela, the skirts are totally adorable!! I would love to wear those myself!

[tigerlilymakes]

Hi there,

I have just discoverd this forum and am new to it, not quite sure what I need to do so any helpful advice would be appreciated.

Its lovely however to be among som many like minded people.

Lisa
 

[MakinTheBestOfIt]

No need to do anything!  Just feel free to click around, comment on any post or ask questions...we are a really friendly bunch and love to see new creations so if you want us to ohhh and aahhhh, post a picture or two in the gallery.  Welcome to HAF!

[CraftedRoots]

Hi, I'm Kim of Westmama (on etsy). I am a proud mom to two beautiful children, West who is 2 and Mabel who is 3 months. I also screen print infant and toddler shirts, handbags, cards and journals. I just got a gocco machine and can't wait to get started with it.

Ohh mercy I love your stuff!! That waterbirth onsie is too cute!! My first one was a waterbirth! My second came out too fast for us to even fill up the pool. >.>

Anyways, welcome!

[chicita]

I'm Chicita, aka Amanda. I live in Manchester with my daughter, 2 cats, 4 hens, a moody gerbil and nutty horse. I am a ceramicist and beaded jeweller. I'm up to my neck with enquiries right now about a Craft Market I'm organising here in March, and am also a new columnist for Indie Smiles.