*** RED, WHITE & BLUE ***
The colors red, white, and blue did not have meanings for The Stars and Stripes when it was adopted in 1777. However, the colors in the Great Seal did have specific meanings. Charles Thompson, Secretary of the Continental Congress, reporting to Congress on the Seal, stated:
"The colors of the pales (the vertical stripes) are those used in the flag of the United States of America; White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, and Blue, the color of the Chief (the broad band above the stripes) signifies vigilance, perseverance & justice."
No matter what the original meaning of the colors, our "Grand Old Flag," continues to represent patriotism and pride in the United States, land that we love, home of the free and the brave.
So, today’s “Handmade Goodness” is *** RED, WHITE & BLUE *** a collection of creations that are PATRIOTIC and FUN!!
So, let’s all enjoy this STUNNING collection…
1. White and Red Floral Modern Pillow Cover from Petette. ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! Julieta’s shop is full of modern, original and fun handmade pillows and pillow covers, there is always something for everyone!! Decorative pillows are an easy way to add a pop of color or a new texture to a couch, living room or any space. They also make wonderful gifts and can be changed with the seasons or whenever you need a change!!
2. 6mm Cultured Freshwater Faceted White Potato Pearl 8 inch strand from My Father’s Gifts. OH SO LOVELY!! Susan’s shop specializes in personal design. She is always looking for fresh, new techniques and materials for new designs. She offers a lifetime guarantee on all products!!
3. Peacock Apatite Sterling Silver Necklace from Waterwaif Jewelry. SIMPLY STUNNING!! Tara’s shop is full of elegant, feminine, both modern and vintage designs. She believes that each stone and each bead has its own story and she is so excited to be able to help tell that story. She finds immense strength and inspiration from the ocean and its inhabitants and you will find this reflected in her work!!
4. Little Miss Firecracker - Newsgirl Hat - Red, White, and Navy - Perfect for the Fourth of July - 0-3 months - Can be made into a BASEBALL CAP from Gracie's Garden Designs. ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE!! Carissa’s shop is full of super cuteness!! Each hat is custom made to order. She takes great care and hours of time making each hat exactly how you want it and truly enjoys it and her passion of making up new designs!!
5. Stars and Stripes Forever Crocheted Kitchen Pot Holder Set from Ju's Creations. TOO COOL!! Julie’s shop provides unique, handmade, non-machine embroidered gifts such as quilts, wall art, and housewares. She will be visiting Chidamoyo Christian Hospital, in Africa, for 6 weeks in October and November '10. Your patronage will aid her personal expenses!!
6. Dark Blue and Gold Wedding Guest Book or Personal Journal from Java Girls. JUST BEAUTIFUL!! Ruth and her friend’s shop specializes in unique altered custom and personalized keepsake journals, notebooks, and guest books. They have combined their love for scrapbooking with their passion for journaling to create their keepsake altered journals and other items. Begin preserving your precious memories, and explore the joys of writing with their altered journals and more!!
7. 5 15x20mm Oval White Agate Beads from Rebecca Welch. VERY PRETTY!! Rebecca’s shop offers an eclectic mix of once in a lifetime vintage finds, odd lots of destash supplies and one of a kind handmade items. She is an old school punk rawk girl turned domestic green cleaning goddess extraordinaire. Bender of shiny wire around rocks, beads, glass & shells in the name of art!!
8. Natural gemstones, Swarovski Bracelet from Dream River Designs. OOO LA LA!! Debbie’s pieces are handcrafted to last a lifetime of wearing and carry a lifetime craftsmanship warranty. She uses only top quality gem stones, crystals and precious metals, and other quality materials for finished work. She also crafts heirloom quality rosaries and chaplets!!
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The talent in the "World of Handmade” just continues to AMAZE me!! Thank you SO much to all of this weeks lovely artisans for allowing me to share their amazing shops!
ALL THINGS ARE BETTER HANDMADE!
I hope that you all have a WONDERFUL Wednesday!! Do you see something you like?? PLEASE leave a comment for these wonderful artisans!
Happy Shopping!!
****Would you like your shop considered to be in one of these lovely collections?? All you have to do is, leave me a post here --> under the “Discussions Tab” - on the By Your Side Fan Page, with a link to your Etsy, Artfire, Folksy, Misi, Dwanda, Zibbet or any other venue I may have left out!!
2 comments:
Thanks so much for including our wedding guest book!!!
These are gorgeous creations! Love the baby hat!!
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