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Tag Archives: Arts and Crafts
Get Ready for Black Friday
For some individuals, going out Christmas shopping on Black Friday is a tradition. On the day after Turkey Day, they wake at first light, cruise to the nearest shopping mall, and do their best to complete as much Christmas … Continue reading
Throwing an Environmentally-Conscious Thanksgiving Celebration
Shop Local and Organic. Begin your holiday shopping at the local farmers market, rather than the grocery store. Fresh and locally grown holiday fixings generally taste better anyway, and you get to support local farmers. Also consider purchasing a free-range … Continue reading
Five Steps to Making Your Own Beads
Supplies: -Crafting glue -Petroleum jelly -Damp rag -Decorative paper -Acrylic paints -Wire or necklace string -Glaze -Floral Foam -Toothpicks 1. Gather the following: Crafting glue, petroleum jelly, damp rag, decorative paper, acrylic paints, wire or necklace string, glaze, … Continue reading
Artfire’s $7/Month Handmade Crafter’s Deal
We’re launching an “Artisan Stimulus Package” and we want all business-minded crafters to be a part of it. Times are tough, and here at Artfire.com we’re looking for any chance we have to help the handmade artists of the world. … Continue reading
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Your Computer
There are many misconceptions floating around about efficient computer use, and most people are confused about how to green their PCs. But after some in-depth probing on the World Wide Web, I’ve developed a list of solutions to aid PC … Continue reading
Ten Ways to Change the World Right Now at your Computer
Let’s be honest with ourselves, we all want to make a difference, but have no clue how to start. After all, it’s not like we’re millionaires, with vast amounts of time and money on our hands to spare making … Continue reading
Keeping the Family Safe: Trick or Treating Tips
So you’ve added the finishing touches on your children’s handmade Halloween outfits, you’ve put out the healthy Halloween treats for visitors, so what else do you need to do to make sure your family has a happy Halloween this … Continue reading
A Few Tips to Managing an Environmentally-Conscious Business
Turning your home business into an environmentally friendly one is helpful for the earth as well as your piggy bank. Below are 3 quick changes you can make in your working day that will help turn your craft business into … Continue reading
Check Out ArtFire’s Art Daily
After much de-bugging and re-skinning, Art Daily, ArtFire’s artisan newsletter, is now live! Art Daily is a artisan kind of super blog, with articles from contributing ArtFire members as well as members of the ArtFire writing team. These articles are … Continue reading
Handmade Halloween Arts and Crafts
As the calendar counts down to the holiday season, shoppers everywhere are rushing to purchase Halloween costumes for the whole family. However, most experienced shoppers know that costumes from major chain stores lack quality and uniqueness. They are … Continue reading