Cosplaying Around
I love dressing up. Halloween, high school and college drama, theme-based banquet dinners. I relish the chance to wriggle into a costume and become a different person. I’ve been a geisha, a...
View ArticleClose Encounters
When I was seven years old, I saw a UFO. It was early morning and I was taking my hour long bus ride to school. I was sitting next to my friend Jared, when he tapped me on the shoulder. He pointed out...
View ArticleProtecting the Basement
Since this post is a little different than the norm, and isn’t based on a theme or medium, the gallery in this week’s post exclusively features members of the Mom’s Basement Etsy Team. Enjoy! It came...
View ArticleTips for a Successful Handmade Shop, or How to Keep from Being a Starving Artist
I’ve been selling my art and jewelry on Etsy for over four years now and it has been an amazing learning experience. I started as a hobby, making things I wanted myself and couldn’t find anywhere. Over...
View ArticleOutdoor Art
In case you’ve been sitting the basement for too long and haven’t noticed – it’s almost spring! I hate winter and can’t wait to start planting flowers and enjoying the outdoors. Not all of us have the...
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