decor | Heartful Village Blog https://handmadebyartists.com Your Online Portal to Quality Handmade Products Fri, 02 Aug 2019 23:48:02 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.15 Frivolous Tendencies: Recycled Fun Art for Your Walls https://handmadebyartists.com/2016/05/frivolous-tendencies-recycled-fun-art-for-your-walls.html Sat, 28 May 2016 18:17:12 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/frivolous-tendencies-recycled-fun-art-for-your-walls These artworks are just two of many smile producing sculptures at Frivolous Tendencies.  This Talent, Oregon, shop gives recycled corrugated barn roofs a whole new life as art.  These whimsical works are the result of some very hard work.  But all that is hidden. What comes through in the finished product is lightness of spirit […]

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]]> Mark Leary Mobiles: Dancing Works of Art https://handmadebyartists.com/2016/02/mark-leary-mobiles-dancing-works-of-art.html Sat, 20 Feb 2016 21:50:00 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/mark-leary-mobiles-dancing-works-of-art Mark Leary is an artist who likes making interesting things, including some stunning and affordable mobiles. These delicate dancing works of movable art are a wonderful way to energize space in your home or office. And because mobiles are artworks that don’t require real estate on your walls or floor, they can go anywhere, even […]

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]]> Yoga Garden Art by Catherine Murphy https://handmadebyartists.com/2015/04/yoga-garden-art-by-catherine-murphy.html Thu, 09 Apr 2015 02:33:45 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/yoga-garden-art-by-catherine-murphy Whether or not you practice yoga, you can enjoy these delightful yoga garden sculptures by Catherine Murphy. They’re copper stakes that you simply push into the ground to install. Then just let them do whatever their thing is for you: They can remind you of your practice. Or they can do your practice for you. […]

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]]> fun diy door wreaths https://handmadebyartists.com/2014/12/fun-diy-door-wreaths-and-some-that-are-already-done.html Tue, 02 Dec 2014 04:57:00 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/fun-diy-door-wreaths-and-some-that-are-already-done Want a new door wreath?  Want to try your hand at making one yourself?  I’ve posted three video tutorials on do-it-yourself wreath projects that I think you’ll enjoy.  Because Christmas is just around the corner, the first tutorial shows you how to make a Christmas door wreath.  But it can be modified for use in […]

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]]> new handmade buddha sculpture collection https://handmadebyartists.com/2014/10/new-handmade-buddha-sculpture-collection.html Wed, 22 Oct 2014 02:04:44 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/new-handmade-buddha-sculpture-collection Keeping my handpicked collections of handmade products current is an on-going project.  Handmade products are often one-of-a-kind or are produced in very limited quantities, so collection items sell out and need to be purged.  That was the case with the handmade Buddha collection, but it’s freshened up and spiffy now, with lots of new Buddha […]

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]]> create an indoor garden with unique stained glass nightlights https://handmadebyartists.com/2013/12/create-an-indoor-garden-with-unique-stained-glass-nightlights.html Fri, 06 Dec 2013 05:30:27 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/create-an-indoor-garden-with-unique-stained-glass-nightlights These pretty stained glass flowers are nightlights that you can use to create a nighttime garden in your home.  You can get them from the Etsy shop LynTignorStainedGlas, where you’ll also find a good selection of other handmade stained glass decor.  My favorites are these flower nightlights.  But there are many more products to choose […]

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]]> graceful iron and recycled glass candleholder https://handmadebyartists.com/2013/10/graceful-iron-and-recycled-glass-candleholder.html Wed, 02 Oct 2013 00:54:28 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/graceful-iron-and-recycled-glass-candleholder This graceful candleholder was made by Ghanaian artist Dan Quaynor from forged iron and recycled glass.  The glass was formed into a flower design using bead-making techniques.  The overall design conveys a sense of energetic happiness.  It’s kind of playful, don’t you think?   Burning candles is a wonderful way to set the scene for holiday […]

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]]> hand carved african fish sculpture https://handmadebyartists.com/2013/09/hand-carved-african-fish-sculpture.html Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:24:04 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/hand-carved-african-fish-sculpture   Realistic and beautiful, this sculpture by Abdul Aziz Mohamadu depicts a fish. Polished brass inlay decorates the back, while intricate beadwork covers the face. The artisan names this piece Kifi, a Hausa word meaning “Fish.” This sculpture is a great for someone who loves fishing, or fish, or hand carved sculpture, or African art.  […]

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]]> handmade chinese zodiac tiles https://handmadebyartists.com/2013/09/handmade-chinese-zodiac-tiles.html Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:50:00 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/handmade-chinese-zodiac-tiles The post handmade chinese zodiac tiles appeared first on Heartful Village Blog.

]]> modern ceramic replica of an ancient maya mask https://handmadebyartists.com/2013/03/oscar-rudolfo-mendoza-ceramic-mask.html Fri, 15 Mar 2013 13:38:00 +0000 http://handmadebyartists.com/oscar-rudolfo-mendoza-ceramic-mask This mask has the look of aged wood, but it’s actually made of ceramic.  It’s a replica of the funeral masks used by the ancient Maya.  Oscar Rudolfo Mendoza, the Salvadoran artist who created it, works to preserve the history of the Maya people.  His goal is to show that the Maya culture is still […]

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