Jen Cushman is a natural storyteller drawn to the imperfect, the quirky, the artsy, and the authentic. She’s spent 25 years as a mixed-media artist and instructor, authored two jewelry-making books, appeared on numerous DIY television shows as a guest artist, and has been published in national magazines. Currently, she is a contributing artist on…
In This Episode of Heart & Hands of a Maker We’re talking with tool maker Chris Anderson of Lion Punch Forge. Chris has been a maker nearly all his life and embraces new paths and challenges without fear. Not only is he a tool maker, he is also a jewelry designer, lapidarist, and so much…
Tucson Gem & Mineral Shows Attract Collectors and Then Some! Tucson, Arizona, a city found in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, transforms into a global haven for gemstone and mineral enthusiasts every late January early February. What began as a small exhibition in the 1950s has burgeoned into the largest and most renowned gathering of its…
Meet Milagros Rivera a Mixed Media Artist and Instructor Milagros Rivera is, at her core, an artist. She breathes life into any material that speaks to her and empowers others through her words and imagery. Mixed Media is her passion! Milagros is also a business woman, operating The Paper Boutique Scrapbooking Studio in Puerto Rico…
Meet Jill Bartlett Jill Bartlett, dog wear designer at Scouterwear Jill Bartlett is the visionary and creative force behind Scouterwear and Thank Dog We Made It. Following her passion, Jill has found a way to combine her love for teaching others while also creating with her hands. Jill started out as a graphic designer and animator…
Meet Ann Tudor Ann Tudor is a lampwork glass artist, surface pattern designer, and avid knitter. She makes tiny creations of glass for knitters and crocheters in the form of stitch markers and progress keepers. Ann also creates notion pouches to hold her markers and all your tools. She has been a maker her entire…
A Handmade Holiday
a few ornaments made through the years
To this day, by this time of year, I have a plan for the ornament I will make for gifting to those on our list. By plan, I mean I have the idea and maybe I’ve started gathering the materials. The making usually goes right up to the finish line. Can you relate?
Often, the project I choose includes a new technique I want to try and is something I believe I can replicate before running out of steam. As I decorated our tree this year, it…
Giving Thanks
Sending you wishes for a very Happy Thanksgiving and offering my thanks for your support.
Taking a Moment of Your Time
It’s been wonderful fully immersing myself in all it means to “restart” my business. Re-learning WordPress, changing hosting services, finding a new email service provider, choosing a business email service (yes—they’re different!), finding my way on which way to go with content creation (Heart & Hands of the Maker podcast being the first to emerge), reengaging…
Issue #1
Thank you for welcoming me into your inbox.
Sharing just a bit of news before the weekend slips in and since I told you you’d hear it from me, first…drum roll, please!
Heart & Hands of a Maker: The Creative Journey podcast is LIVE!
The trailer and first “official episode” of “Heart & Hands of a Maker” released late this week!
When you have a minute (1:22 to be exact), please listen to the trailer on your favorite platform or here on Spotify.
While there, please consider…
Embark on a transformative journey into the creative process with “Heart & Hands of a Maker,” a podcast hosted by me, Tammy Honaman. Whether you’re an established creator seeking fresh inspiration or a budding artist taking your first steps, this podcast is your compass on the path to unlocking your full creative potential. Join me…
