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2024: Winter Break, That's a Wrap!
WHEW, what a fun and amazing, busy year we've had here at Victoria's Artisan Gifts, bringing my original Chalkboard Play Mats (TM) to New...

Victoria
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Helping children in our community
Community support is so important -- when we support one another, the "village" benefits. :) Victoria's Artisan Gifts is a...

Victoria
Nov 7, 20222 min read
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Thank you, Olivia
Several of these beautiful handmade 70s - 80s Ribbon Barrettes have been heading out to New York and Colorado this week, among other...

Victoria
Aug 15, 20221 min read
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BH&G just told us to go find scraps on Etsy!
Ahh, that blissful moment when I'm paging through my newest copy of Better Homes & Gardens (so peaceful, so hygge!) ... and see a lovely...

Victoria
Jan 26, 20221 min read
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Helping Neighbors, and That's a Wrap!
Phew, what a busy and challenging year! This fall, we added even more shows to the calendar -- and had a great time meeting new friends...

Victoria
Dec 30, 20212 min read
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What a year it's been ... and onward!
Hello, Spring 2021, we sure are glad to see you. :) Last year was one like we've never had, full of challenges, loss, and perseverance....

Victoria
Apr 19, 20212 min read
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Gift-giving, mask-making, and a slight change to show schedules!
Hi friends! It's been a busy few months. Hope everyone is well today, and staying home if you can! Just a quick recap: November was very...

Victoria
Mar 25, 20202 min read
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Totally 80s fashion!
I was looking through photos and came across this one, which I absolutely LOVE. It was from a recent 80s-themed skating party, and the...

Victoria
Oct 30, 20191 min read
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My cat won't let me blog ...
She is also trying to eat my ice cream! But that's OK, because she is a silly wonderful nut who was a rescue kitty, and I love her. On...

Victoria
Sep 26, 20191 min read
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PRIDE! <3
SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 15 -- We will be taking part in RuralPRIDE 2019 in Claremont, NH (12 - 3 pm at Barnes Park ) with a RAINBOW of...

Victoria
May 29, 20191 min read
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Teach kids how to sew? Sure!
I saw this article about the potential importance of teaching kids how to sew. They ask: Is it still important? I say whole-heartedly,...

Victoria
Mar 27, 20191 min read
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2019 SHOW DATES ARE HERE!
The dates are set for the 2019 craft show dates in NH and VT! I'll be bringing fresh, bright, fun new Chalkboard Mats, 80s-inspired...

Victoria
Mar 6, 20192 min read
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Hello, Grafton, VT!
I have a beautiful new postcard and a sun-catcher made with real dried flowers, thanks to the students at Grafton Elementary School in...

Victoria
Dec 7, 20181 min read
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It's Spoopy Time
I know it's just the beginning of Fall, but Halloween is just around the corner (maybe two corners) and I was thinking of all the...

Victoria
Sep 21, 20181 min read
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11 years ... whaaaat?
From the St. John Valley to the Connecticut River Valley Hello from beautiful, historic downtown Claremont, New Hampshire! Victoria's...

Victoria
Aug 13, 20183 min read
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Artisan Spotlight: Easy Apron
Occasionally, I like to shine a little spotlight on a fellow artisan. This week, it's Easy Apron, handmade in Cornish, New Hampshire....

Victoria
Aug 13, 20181 min read
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