Get Your Hemp On...Tonight with Artisan Spotlight

Got Hemp? Well, join us tonight when Ruthie of RoseWorks Jewelry interviews Tiffany of Selenia (Phat Hemp Handmade Hemp Jewelry). 9pm Eastern!

You can learn all about Tiffany and what makes her and her hemp jewelry tick! Learn about her art, her business, and more! Ruthie will field questions from the chat room as well as on the studio line/Skype.

As always, excellent indie music will be playing as well! So come join us for fun, laughs, chat and hemp--jewelry!!

9 pm on www.blockheadradiolive.com

Remember, you do not HAVE to keep the website open! Launch the player, listen in, and go about your business! BHR is great to craft by!

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Oh Me, Oh My, Oh Wow...Do I see a Flattened Cow?

Yes, yes you do! If you tuned in last night for Artisan Spotlight you got to meet Robyn of NothingLikeIt and her AWESOME flattened coasters!! I simply cannot describe them enough to give them justice! So here you go:


The coasters (and more!) are amazing. How funny are these? Be sure to check out her Etsy Shop Here and DEFINITELY check her sold items to see more of her great work. She welcomes custom orders!

She has has a lovely Artfire shop where you can find more of her amazing art, including some ACEO's.
Her blog is something you must see also! http://nothing-like-it.blogspot.com/

And now you can own a lovely coaster from Robyn with this fantastic giveaway!

Check it out here: triagefromhome.com You can win the lovely Bessie, the Flattened Cow who wants you to help Save the Ta-Ta's!! So CLICK HERE and enter to bid on Bessie!! It's for a great cause!

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**From Amy the Possum:
I apologize to Robyn for not having this written up PRIOR to the show, but I was away from my computer for FAR too long (I had withdrawals!) So thank you for coming on Blockhead Radio and happy flattening!!! :)

It's Time for Artist Teams and Groups--Saturday, 1 pm Eastern

It's a bear out there! Come join us Saturday, at 1 pm Eastern, to hear our Artisans Teams and Groups show with Lily of TulipsTreasureBox as she interviews Shelley, of the Artist Bears and Friends Team.

What IS the Artist Bears and Friends Team?

From their Etsy Team Page:
We are a collective of artists who make soft-sculptured collectibles produced in the image of a bear and/or any other real or imaginary creature. These collectibles are knitted crocheted, needle felted or stitched with an external covering of yarn, mohair, wool, plush or other fabric including real fur and leather. They may be jointed, partially jointed, or un-jointed. Their common denominator is that none of them are intended or safe for children.

http://team.etsy.com/viewteam.php?id=407

Join us as we learn more about this fun team, their work and the artists in the team!

We promise it'll be a BEARY good time!

(Sorry, I couldn't help myself...)

Join in on chat at www.blockheadradiolive.com and call's to the studio line are welcome also!

727-474-1064



Amy, your bear possum blogger

Artisan Spotlight on WoodedWoods!

Join us Thursday, Feb 5, 2009, at 9pm Eastern for the Artisan Spotlight where our very own Ruthie of Roseworks Jewelry will interview an artisan.

Where? Why at www.blockheadradiolive.com of course!

Tonight's guest is Kamila of WoodedWoods. Kamila creates OOAK art dolls that you just have to see! Join us tonight to hear her talk about her work with Ruthie.

Here is a little bit from Kamila, from her website:

"Making dolls, to me, is the natural progression of a childhood spend doodling away. I have spent my life drawing and sketching mostly whimsical and sometimes "a-little-out-there" characters. After realizing that I would never be happy leaving my characters on the page, and tending to enjoy the doodles and the process more then the finished polished work, I let them out. "

So join us for a great show!!


Amy, your friendly blogger

Artisan Teams and Groups Spotlight--Sat. Jan 31th 1 pm

Be sure you tune in on Saturday afternoon at 1 pm Eastern for our Artisan Teams and Groups Spotlight show, hosted by our very own lovely Lily from TulipsTreasureBox! Lily will be interviewing Carolyn from the

INCrowd (Indiana) Team. Tune in and let's learn about their awesome team and what they're all about!! Be sure to
check out her shop as well and the team blog!

So take a break from the Saturday grind and tune in with us!

Amy, your friendly blogger

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Thursday Night Artisan Spotlight on Sew Happy Designs

I am SEW happy to bring your attention to our Thursday Night Artisan Spotlight on SEW HAPPY DESIGNS!! (Let's see how many times I can use the word 'sew' in this...)

Cindy of Sew Happy Designs is a fantabulous seamstress, great lady and just all around awesome gal! Okay, so I might be a little partial because she's part of the super fantastic team, Pluggers United! But hey, you can certainly come join our happy team as well by clicking HERE!

On with the show...

Join us Thursday night at 9 pm when Ruthie of Roseworks Jewelry interviews Cindy of Sew Happy Designs. I personally want to pick her brain about sewing (my passion), and hear what great things she has to say!! So I welcome everyone to come join in chat and tune in at www.blockheadradiolive.com. It's ALWAYS fun and we ALWAYS have our doors open!

Sew, I sew want you to come join us because we are sew going to have fun!!

Too much? Nahhh..
COME ON DOWN! 9 pm Eastern, www.blockheadradiolive.com

Amy, your friendly blogger

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CPSIA Blog-In

As parents and concerned citizens I'm sure most of us at one time or another have been confronted with the question of lead poisoning. But have you asked yourself what your government is doing to protect your children from lead contained in toys? The answer? They're banning toys, taking books from schools and libraries, hurting low income families, killing entrepreneurial spirit and risking putting the economy in an even greater depression than we've seen in decades. I'd like to introduce you to their solution: the CPSIA.

Do you know about the CPSIA? No? Then I ask you to take a few minutes to find out about it.

The CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. Make no mistake, this is very real. View it for yourself. If Forbes, the American Library Association and numerous other media are paying attention, perhaps you should too.

How will these new laws affect you? Well, here are a few examples:

To the Parents of Young Students:
Due to the new law, expect to see the cost of school supplies sky rocket. While those paper clips weren't originally intended for your student to use, they will need to be tested now that your 11-year-old needs them for his school project. This law applies to any and all school supplies (textbooks, pencils, crayons, paper, etc.) being used by children under 12.

To the Avid Reader:
Due to the new law, all children's books will be pulled from library and school shelves, as there is no exemption for them. That's okay though, there's always television. Our children don't need to learn the love of reading after all.
Article from the American Library Association http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322

To the Lover of All Things Handmade:
Due to the new law, you will now be given a cotton ball and an instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after it's passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. Items are destroyed in the testing process making one-of-a-kind items virtually impossible. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won't be available next winter.

To the Environmentalist:
Due to the new law, all items in non-compliance will now be dumped into our already overflowing landfills. Imagine not just products from the small business owners, but the Big Box Stores as well. You can't sell it so you must toss it. Or be potentially sued for selling it. You can't even give them away. If you are caught, it is still a violation.

To the Second-Hand Shopper:
Due to the new law, you will now need to spend $20 for that brand new pair of jeans for your 2-year old, rather than shop at the Goodwill for second hand. Many resale shops are eliminating children's items all together to avoid future lawsuits.

To the Entrepreneur:
Due to this new law, you will be forced to adhere to strict testing of your unique products or discontinue to make and/or sell them. Small businesses will be likely to be unable to afford the cost of testing and be forced to close up shop. Due to the current economic state, you'll have to hope for the best when it comes to finding a new job in Corporate America.

To the Antique Toy Collector:
Due to the new law, you'd better start buying now because it's all going to private collection and will no longer be available to purchase. "Because the new rules apply retroactively, toys and clothes already on the shelf will have to be thrown out if they aren't certified as safe." http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html

To the American Economy:
Already struggling under an economy that hasn't been this weak in decades, the American economy will be hit harder with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake.

To the Worldwide Economy:
Due to this new law, many foreign manufacturers have already pulled out of the US market. You can imagine the impact of this on their businesses.

If you think this is exaggerating, here is a recent article from Forbes
http://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html

And for those of you prepared to be stupefied and boggled, The New Law
http://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html

Did you know? If this upsets or alarms you, please react.

www.cpsia-central.ning.com
www.handmadetoyalliance.org
www.nationalbankruptcyday.com

Artisan Teams Spotlight--Sat. Jan 24th 1 pm

Join us for the Artisan Teams Spotlight on Saturday, Jan 24th at 1-2:30pm Eastern! This weeks spotlight is on Elena /Wild Wise Witty Grandmamas & Etsy Papermakers Guild. You can check her (and them!) out at:

http://ElenaMary.etsy.com

Lovely little Yahoo group for the Wild Wise Witty Grandmamas!

Etsy Papermakers Guild Yahoo Group.

Click any of the links for more information and tune in Saturday for the show!

All of this lovingly hosted by Lily of Tulips Treasure Box.

Come join us and have fun!!

Amy--Your friendly blogger.

Thursday Night Artisan Spotlight on XenaresRoom!!!

Check it out!!

Thursday night's Artisan Spotlight is on XenaraesRoom hosted by the lovely Ruthie of RoseWorks Jewelry!
This excellent shop has awesome candles, jewelry, hair accessories and more!! Be sure to tune in Thur, Jan 22 from 9-10pm eastern to hear more about this great shop!

www.blockheadradiolive.com to tune in! Join in on chat as well!! If you haven't already done so, register your user name and password before the show to save some time!

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Have any bloggerrific news? Email Amy at mama@blockheadradio.com

---Amy your friendly blogger


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