tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32898217696719151502024-03-13T20:42:06.104-07:00Kent KraftsKent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-36760110247523034522010-07-04T17:56:00.000-07:002010-07-04T17:58:48.826-07:00Opening weekend...I have to come to realize what an undertaking this is...I've had apathy from my audience..I have had complete amazement and excitement. I'm very certain my ladder to climb has many rungs...but it will be a long time before I stop. Peace and Love.Kent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-90600408365513118632010-07-02T19:32:00.000-07:002010-07-02T19:49:26.559-07:00A Creative Opus...written without edit..simple and trueI am finished with what I began about a month and a half ago. Tomorrow is opening day of our store. What do I hope to accomplish and why did I even begin such a big undertaking?? Because it should be done. This is not just a craft supply/ hippie shop. I am attempting to make an artistic meeting place in rural PA. I want to give everyone a chance to express themselves. To meet and share ideas. Granted it is still a business at heart..I think I have stated on more than one occasion. "I am full of ideas not money" but the shop is truly what people make of it. I am living in the unknown but I have to believe that even if just for awhile some art or music is sold and people leave with a smile on their face then this time in my life has been completely worth it. To be quite honest this began when we came into a reasonable amount of money -not a fortune- but enough. Granted we could have gotten a big tv or some other unnecessary luxury that would sit in our home and make us falsely content with ourselves...however we took a chance and made something not just for us but for everyone willing to participate. So I hope anyone who reads this and is able stops tomorrow at 1106 Philadelphia Ave, Northern Cambria, PA... and says hello and joins me in the endless creative possibilities...Much Peace and RespectKent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-42538835483531608922010-07-02T10:12:00.000-07:002010-07-02T10:17:20.899-07:00Crunch Day!!!!Well- I have one more day before the store opens. I know what I need to do and when I need to do it. One more table to set and my creative dinner will be ready. I hope to see you there. Also here is a link to wonderful charity. I am setting up a donation box in the store today!! Keep the arts alive for everyone!!!!! http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=129394200425659&ref=mfKent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-67418535749860440392010-03-29T06:51:00.000-07:002010-03-29T06:56:41.830-07:00Howdy...Have not been posting to etsy..work in the real world and my family keep me busy..I will be out in the spring and summer at craft shows and flea markets..wherever I can find them..right now we are experimenting with candles....I enjoy finding yummy new scents...also this pic is one of two pieces I will be displaying at the "Art in Bloom" art show at the Cambria County courtshouse in Ebensburg April 24 and 25th..Have not legitimately displayed any work in a very long time..so Im trying not to drown myself in stress and doubt....cross your fingers....<br /><br /><a href="http://s225.photobucket.com/albums/dd100/Margaretk100/?action=view¤t=BUTIWANTEDTOCOLOREASTEREGGS.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd100/Margaretk100/BUTIWANTEDTOCOLOREASTEREGGS.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>Kent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-22335352260675376492009-12-12T07:23:00.000-08:002009-12-12T09:56:11.774-08:00Laundry DayToday I am catching up on laundry..no big deal you may think but it is when you have laundry for four people that his been ignored for more than a few days. So as I listen to the not so gentle purr of my washing machine I have decided to come up with a list of my favorite music.......How exciting for us all.<br />Amanda Palmer -- Hoo-ray for her and The Dresden Dolls!! You dont have to like it but I certainly do.....<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Duk2Q1rkj00&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Duk2Q1rkj00&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>Here's to artists that create for the sake of creating...<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Uh46Rsgtl2s&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Uh46Rsgtl2s&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" 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src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7V9pfaCqChY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/_2Ldt2b-SC8&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/_2Ldt2b-SC8&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br />Even though I question the current state of Smashing Pumpkins and Billy..they still helped to define me in my youth..<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/QQtLoJlQD6E&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param 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name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/y7tEp7x1zUY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="580" height="360"></embed></object>..Gish and Siamese Drean were like my own little secrets until Mellon Collie..then all the silly children jumped on that bandwagon...bitter-yes.<br />David Bowie can kick all your asses..and then charge ya for it...<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/u5dCcO7Q5sY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/u5dCcO7Q5sY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UnTrbvg4wNg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UnTrbvg4wNg&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/8S227FFNwl8&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/8S227FFNwl8&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/muMcWMKPEWQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/muMcWMKPEWQ&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br />..Tool, A perfect Circle, Marilyn Manson, REM, Velvet Underground, Pink Floyd, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, White Stripes, I listen to everything..its hard to sit and gather them all together...--If life were like a TOOL video--<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uCEeAn6_QJo&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uCEeAn6_QJo&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object> You would probably be on LSD <object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UhjG47gtMCo&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UhjG47gtMCo&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object> Talking Heads..that is all have to say..<object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5zNdMc6wGtU&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5zNdMc6wGtU&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><object width="580" height="360"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/LIHCiTIyPiY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/LIHCiTIyPiY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="580" height="360"></embed></object>All right the clean clothes have started to pile in my basket. Time to fold. I hope I have given you something new or reminded you of an old favorite. Peace to you and I am out.Kent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-5346022158785891882009-11-22T15:15:00.000-08:002009-11-22T15:17:04.175-08:00***BASKET AUCTION FOR CYNTHIA HALE***Basket Auction for Cynthia Hale<br /><br />Sunday December 13th<br /> 4-8pm<br />Castle Pub in Ebensburg<br /><br />All proceeds go to Cynthia Hale to assist in covering massive medical costs and travels to and from John Hopkins hospital in Baltimore. Cynthia is on the waiting list for a 3rd kidney transplant and is receiving treatments on a regular basis. All help and support is greatly appreciated. Donations are also welcme.<br /><br />-$8.00 donations includes spaghetti dinner and also ten tickets for the auction<br />-Entertaiment by DJ Skiddy<br />-Cash Bar<br />-Baskets will be accepted from public as donations<br /><br /><br />CALL 814-471-0213 FOR MORE DETAILSKent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-11146750853954049382009-09-24T10:47:00.000-07:002009-09-24T10:53:06.524-07:00Soapy Sales and suchI am attemting to clear out my soap supply for the winter..I wont be out at craft shows during the cold months, so I am trying to get rid of my soap now...anyway I have it all on my myspace site but the paypal carts I have set up do not seem to want to work correctly, any advice on paypal would be helpful because it is being a pain in my rear...if you just want to buy some soap check out www.myspace.com/margaretkcreations It is all first come-first served...at this point it is all incredibly cheap and if my pay-pal carts aren't working..then just drop me a line and we will work something out. Anyway I have wasted most of my day trying to figure it out, so I am removing myself from the computer and finding something constructive to do...sigh...Kent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-82483953343945282412009-08-13T05:28:00.000-07:002009-08-13T05:46:42.935-07:00Updates of a sortWell I am already slacking on blogging, so I am cramming this one in to update. I am at the moment creating as many hemp pieces as I can because right now Kent Krafts has plans to be a vendor at the TOO LOUD Music Festival at the Buffington Township Community Park in PA. That's in Dilltown I believe. Once everything is worked out I will assume my usual nonstop advertising. Also I still plan to have some pieces at a local beauty salon. So things are well here lots of things to do...so I get to pretend Im busy :) I wish everyone the best and hope you are having a good a day as I.<object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YlX2Bdzu5m8&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YlX2Bdzu5m8&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/jViTte8VAzU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/jViTte8VAzU&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object>Kent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-13814216638613250682009-08-06T06:11:00.000-07:002009-08-06T06:34:26.309-07:00Don't Harsh on My Mellow...Today I shall..finish getting items together to set in the beauty shop, then contacting my contact to see when she is there so I can take said items to shop...laundry and by the looks of things several, several loads...a walk because it is nice outside...weeding the flower garden, because flowers not weeds are pretty, oh yeah I cant forget the miracle grow either..A list of groceries for the house cause tomorow is payday and my son's B-day..and Yoga, oh yes there will be Yoga.......but for now..<object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/3Zg9jmJhSxA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/3Zg9jmJhSxA&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object>...Peace OutKent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-17923494213102298942009-08-04T05:56:00.000-07:002009-08-04T06:02:22.316-07:00Some Music---Little ThoughtI have nothing to report...I am off to make a few new jewelry pieces to be placed in a local business because...well.. some members of your family can be awesome. I have been flooding my Myspace and Facebook pages with new members. I shall advertise until my fingers bleed...but first I must create more product...I will post pics when done...Now a brief bit of Music..<br /><object width="320" height="265"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/4XMgyibjqgc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/4XMgyibjqgc&hl=en&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="320" height="265"></embed></object>...Radiohead--Weird Fishes/ArpeggiKent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-46211852111079108932009-08-03T11:21:00.000-07:002009-08-03T11:22:53.511-07:00The Postal Service---Such Great Heights<object width="340" height="285"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/hMOkfI7wCrI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hMOkfI7wCrI&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="340" height="285"></embed></object><br />Love It...Kent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3289821769671915150.post-21735681248542517792009-08-03T09:54:00.000-07:002009-08-03T10:43:26.351-07:00Hello to all...Why am I here???That is a big question...why am I here? My name is Margaret and I have recently begun the long hard leap into creating my own small business. I have been in love with the arts all of my life. Throughout all my years of schooling, art class was always my saviour, the one thing to look forward to during an otherwise terrible and awkward day for me.I grew out of my awkward phase and managed to find love and start a family of my own.<br />But after many years I have returned to my original love. From this reunion sprang the idea for Kent <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Krafts</span>. I sell not only my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">original</span> art and portrait work but hemp jewelry, soaps, incense, candles. Some of these things you can find on my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">etsy</span> site. I have also sold my items at some craft shows and even out of my own backyard here in PA.<br />This blog is for the sharing of my ideas, my thoughts on the world, my love of music, and to showcase and spread the news on my little business Kent <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">Krafts</span>............<br />Peace, Love, and Happiness to you allKent Kraftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02082820519684989557noreply@blogger.com0