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Artisan Items and Musicians
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items Leather book-binding, rebinding and other leather products; canvas; painting; hand-drawn coloring books; drawing; pottery; special candles and wax melts— what you can’t just find anywhere.
Sections
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Leather
Painting and Drawing
Musicians
Pottery
Coloring Books by an Artist
In the Kitchen
Leather
Real Leather and by Hand
They are a business of book repairs. Antique, falling apart, new (but wanting a special cover); it is all done by hand. It’s pretty unique and almost seems like a lost art. For the book-loving soul, I thought it would be just the right place for this...
Leonard's Book Restoration – Hand Book Rebinding, Repair, and ...
This is an off-shoot of Lenard’s Books (some of their own family) but specializes slightly differently; they have several kinds of books ready to order. They also work on smaller leather items. It’s quality materials and all by hand.
Silvashire Crafts - Bookbinding & Leather Goods | Silva Shire, USA
Painting and Drawing
Artists who paint, draw, and more!
She does a variety mediums like watercolor, oil, charcoal, pastel. She has drawn beaches, cabins, houses, people, pets. She drew portraits on the boardwalk years ago before getting married and then later on going to school to receive a degree in fine...
D.A. Hiestand | Artist | Home
Amanda Kiser paints beautifully. She gave me an ocean scene that we have in our bathroom. Ocean pictures always get me!
Amanda Kiser
Musicians
Fun groups or unique solo musicians
I happen to see these guys on instagram, and thought they are worth sharing!
Knights of Molino on Instagram: "We think that music and art should be made by humans and not artificial intelligence. We are the Knights of Molino - a San Francisco Bay Area punk band. Support local bands and come to a show! 5/23 - Phoenix Theater Petaluma. 5/30 - SF Porchfest in the Mission. Or check out the three songs we have out on all platforms (this one is called Take Back Control) 🤘🤘 if you like punk bands like the Dead Kennedys, the Clash, the Buzzcocks, the Ramones, you should listen to Knights of Molino #punk #bayareamusic #garageband #teenband"
I found his post on instagram, and in the midst of all the ads and other information, it was refreshing to hear a musician and a love for music.
Swallows & Crows - Links and Creative Content
Pottery
Small Business and Unique
Beautiful gifts from Washington State! I bought a lavender mug for a gift who happened to lived near lavender farms in Washington so it seemed like a special find. 💕
Sachisunnycreation - Etsy
Coloring Books by an Artist
Artists Using Digital Means to Create (not AI Work)
This is from Amanda Kiser too!
Bible Color Therapy: Falling into Jesus' Arms
Another hand-drawn coloring book. 😃
Anti Anxiety Stress Relief Coloring Book
Cute coloring book for kiddos. This is not AI produced, and I watched her make this one in a video and thought it’s worth sharing and pretty fun.
Cute Holidays: Cozy Festivities Coloring Book
In the Kitchen
When cooking feels like a lost art
I love watching her cook and bake. I did order a cookbook but haven’t been at the point where I can experiment and try recipes out.
Turkuaz Kitchen: Traditional & Modern Dough Recipes
Home Goods
Small business
These would be sweet gifts (from Minnesota)!
I can also breathe easily with these. I have used the wax melts and loved the scents. Even though I don’t have asthma, other brands bother my lungs. Everyone is different though, but these have worked for...
Clean Haven Naturals