letters and introductions

Each week I receive a lot of emails from readers introducing me to their blogs, online site and handcrafted products. I love reading these snippets and here are the latest lot.

Christa wrote in

We have a whole new look, lots of new features and lots of awesome cards and crafts (…and stuff) … We are the #1 site for buying and selling all things handcrafted in America! Check us out!! Home Grown market

Christina wrote in

I follow frequently your site because I liked it very much! Now, I present you my work. My name is Cristina, I’m from Portugal and I make some pieces contemporaries, a kind of brooch. If you want to know better my work please check my blog – lonelymade. There, you will find the concept, the histories and the pieces.

Amanda wrote in

We’re a blossoming DIY zine that places an emphasis upon creativity, independent thinking and culture, and doing things yourself! We hope to motivate people to get over their fears and make their biggest dreams come true. We hope you enjoy it – it was inspired in part my the scrumdiddlyumptious Whip Up. Be not afraid

Ariana wrote in

My husband and I have been busy adding fun new products to Paper Cloud–journals, pillows, and art, plus all new designs. We’d love for you to check it Paper Cloud

Lucy wrote in

There’s a cool new blog in town. It’s called lovelyheads, one of my friends is co-creator and would kill me if she knew I was sending this. It’s all about the longing to find true beauty, to understand what it is, and to inspire others to find it. Both these gals are incredibly arty, crafty and insightful, they both love all things photography fueled so this blog is one to watch out for. They even have a little launch competition going. lovely heads

Jennifer from the felt mouse wrote in

Hi Whip Up crew – Just wanted to let you know about a great new resource for moms and kids. Jek, who wows us all with her beautiful pictures on Flickr has started a separate blog to celebrate being a kid (or at least, young at heart). It is called Scrumdilly-do!. She has chosen some more obscure holidays and observances to celebrate, and has cute crafts to make with kids. And of course, those stunning pictures accompany each project!!

Sally from all the stuff I like wrote in

Not sure if you’ve featured this new blog by Floresita – she’s a great embroiderer and collects embroidery transfer patterns. This blog is an online catalogue to her collection.