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minismith
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Nancy
Moscow
TN
USA
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 Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 05:58:27 AM
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Sisters,
Last winter, after a year of my gentle nudging, nagging, down-right insisting, my husband began creating artisan jewelry from lampwork and art glass and semi-precious stones. We spent last year doing a number of craft fairs, but it was difficult because we were often stuck in between the bottle-cap necklaces and the relabeled import items. .jpg)
We decided this year to start applying to art festivals and he has been accepted into his first (of many, I hope)! Follow us on our calendar on our web page.
So, his workbench has become a flurry of activity and his buying agents (our children, haha!) have been commissioned to seek out unusual stones for his creations. The marketing department (me) is busy creating "backstories" for his creations and applying to other shows.
After three years of seeing him somewhat adrift, it is a great thing to see him with some purpose. I'm truly proud of him and just had to share!
Nancy
Naturalized Farmgirl
Live a Savory Life!
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StrawHouseRanch
True Blue Farmgirl
1044 Posts
Paula
Holt
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 07:25:06 AM
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What an honor to be able to present his work at art festivals. That is very exciting!! Hope to hear more good news in the future!
Paula
Farmgirl Sister #3090
Yesterday is History, Tomorrow is a Mystery, and Today is a Gift.
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
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Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
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marjean
True Blue Farmgirl
3857 Posts
Marsha
Deltona
FL
USA
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Feb 11 2012 : 5:51:54 PM
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Nice necklace. Congrats to your hubby.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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minismith
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Nancy
Moscow
TN
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2012 : 7:35:17 PM
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Thank you all so much!
Marsha, would you please email me off list? I have lots of questions!
Nancy
Naturalized Farmgirl
Live a Savory Life!
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osbornefarms
True Blue Farmgirl
94 Posts
Leslea
tn
USA
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Posted - Feb 12 2012 : 7:41:08 PM
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 01:42:00 AM
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Wow, as a silversmith i can honestly say that is wonderful!..that necklace is beautiful & I love the way he has it laid out...I am happy to hear he has been accepted into some of the Art Fests...I know its a hard area to sell in...like you said bottle cap & foreign stuff is cheaper than the truly handmade....I have a Etsy site plus done the art fairs with never a sell...up here its hard to get into the art fest & if you do it is very costy in the fees......I am happy he is doing what he loves & has a good hen backing him....tell him this old silver smithing hen is proud of him...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
Hen #2622
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batznthebelfry
True Blue Farmgirl
1257 Posts
Michele
Athol
Ma
USA
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Posted - Feb 14 2012 : 01:44:37 AM
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Oh before I forget do not let him under sale his stuff...we artist types tend to not valve our stuff so we let it go for less than what it cost us to make it.....so don't let him get away with that...lol...Michele'
Chickens rule!
The Old Batz Farm
Hen #2622
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minismith
Farmgirl in Training
41 Posts
Nancy
Moscow
TN
USA
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