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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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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
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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