More veggies for the Stone Soup Challenge!

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Jaime's cooking again -- Adding some more veggies to the pot of stone soup! To read more about the Stone Soup Challenge, check out this post.

My purchases for this month so far have been a special request of about 40 large nails from Pvcatalina through Etsy.com. I am working on multiple pieces similar to my piece called "Weaving My Story." These nails are going to be a treat to work with. You can also post a photo of the finished piece to the Etsy shop to show them what you have done with their supplies. Free marketing for you!

Another goody for myself was purchased from artist Linda Richichi. This professional artist is selling in galleries. Yet in the spirit of our troubled economic times, she is offering original mini paintings in prices we all can afford. They have a loop to be worn as a necklace. Each week she posts a mini painting, and the bidding begins. I won last week's and I love it! it is beautiful, unique and a low enough price that I could buy it without hesitation. She is also donating a percentage to charity. What a way to share.

Check out what Linda has for this week! Here is a picture of Circle #8 from her blog:

Circle #8, Mini Painting from Linda Richichi

I am tempted to buy it myself, but I don't want to be greedy. Must share the soup.

Your turn: Are you adding veggies to the Stone Soup by supporting independent sellers and artists? Do you have any creative ways to get the $ floating your way? Post them here and let's all get a taste! More soup for all!

~ Share your journey ~ Jaime

Stone Soup Challenge - No More Starving Artists!

I am participating in the Stone Soup Challenge!

I have decided to purchase at least 25% of my supplies from independent artists and sellers on Etsy. It takes an effort, but together we can help each other.

---Today I bought beeswax from beekeepers in Michigan through Etsy.

Excerpted from the Stone Soup Challenge -

No More Starving Artists!

I am hearing fear in the voices of my fellow artists whenever the subject of the economy is discussed. So I've decided to do something about it. Using the folktale, Stone Soup, as my inspiration, I am creating a grassroots movement in the art community to help artists overcome their fears and give them control over their future.

In Stone Soup, a stranger comes to a starving village and looks for food. He puts a boiling pot on the water and adds a stone, telling everyone he is making stone soup. Gradually, the villagers come forward with ingredients to add to make the soup. The contributions are items that the villagers are hoarding due to their fear of starvation. Each villager only contributes a small amount, but the end result is a soup that feeds everyone. Read More and Join us - Stone Soup Challenge.

Your Turn -- GET INVOLVED: What are you doing to help independent sellers and artists?
Happy Art Making! Jaime