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28th Annual Out Of Hand Craft Show December 8, Radisson Cross Keys, Baltimore, MD
Still going strong after 28 years! The longest running craft show in Baltimore, MD is happening on Dember 8 from 1 - 4 pm at the Radisson Cross Keys on Falls Rd. in Baltimore. Don't miss this juried show! I will be here along with 22 other local professional artists.
27th Annual Out Of Hand Craft Show
Unbelievable that I have been producing and participating in this show for 27 years now. Time becomes abstract when I think about that. So much change in my work. So many artists I've learned from and enjoy working with. Come and visit us on 12/2. This show is special!
Its that time of the year again, again!
Time is passing at break neck speed. Where is the dial for me to slow it down just a tad? Can't...seem...to...find...it...
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Is It That Time Already?
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It's funny how quickly time sneeks by. Planning for the future can put a kink in living for the moment, don't you agree? Have you begun to think about the holidays? I'm already burning the midnight oil getting ready for you! I'll be here in December.
Can recycled materials look good, too?
Last week was Earth Day. Recycling is mainstream these days. Gotta do your part. When artists use recycled materials in their art work they not only save resources but they embue the once functional item with a new beauty. See the gorgeous colored metal bits in the buckle above? They were once part of mundane and hardly noticed license plates and industrial signage.
The Intersection Of Art And Wearables Or The Quest To Make A Visual Impact With A Small Work
Working small has its frustrations and its rewards. I have worked in both large and small scales. Jewelry and belt buckles are small scale, when you also work on pieces that can cover an entire wall in a moderately sized room.
Belt Size? Its Confusing...Here's A Tip
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It should be easy. Wouldn't it be nice if everything was standardized? Well, maybe not everything...but certainly belt sizing.
License Plates and Bandaids
License plates should be classifed as hazardous materials.
My tool obsession
Tool Porn How many pliers are too many? My name is Randi and I am a pliers addict. In truth, I love all hand tools. Maybe more than I love shoes....and antique meters .... and potato chips.
