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Name: DaCruz, Elise
Business Name: Elysse DeSigns
Location: Frederick Maryland
Email: cruz4hm@aol.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I am a Fashion/Home Decor designer. I specialize in millinery. It is my desire to market my business more effectively. I would like to network with other artist to find out how they got started and to share the tricks of the trade.

Name: Dale, Darlene
Business Name:
Location: Millington, Mi.
Email:billdar@tds.net
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I would like to know if there are any shops interested in having a knitter do work at home. I have been knitting for the past 30 yrs. Knitting is my passion, and I can knit just about anything. I work for a wool co., but I get laid off for about 4 months after Christmas. I would like to do work for a store or company that would like their products made or finished. I specialize in hats, Christmas stockings, vests, and headbands.

Name: Dale, Janice
Business Name:
Location: Worth, Illinois U.S.A. (suburb of Chicago)
Email: Greentrs@aol.com
Home/Member Page: None yet
Objectives: To find a mentor!! I will be attending floral design school this summer and I want to start designing silk flower arrangements, wall hanging and window treatments, etc. I don't mind working for some company in the beginning but would like someone to help me start my own business. I don't even know what questions to ask!! How does one start? Where do you buy supplies, do you need licenses, how does one do/get/design/start a web page, do I need to copyright my designs, etc.? Get the idea? All comments are most definitely welcome. I hope to hear from some kind person soon. Thanks!

Name: Dallaire, Ileana
Business Name: Sewing Dreams
Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Email: sewingdreams@canada.com
Home/Member Page: http://www.netcore.ca/~magic/sewing.html
Objectives: I am a stay at home mother, who loves sewing and started a home based business creating very unique cushions, themed for different occasions. Also working as a dressmaker and doing clothing alterations..pictures of my sewing crafts can be seen at my web site. Thanks. fts manager

Name: Danforth, Mallory
Business Name: same
Location: Stuart, Florida-34997
Email: amdan4@aol.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: Find where I can buy unpainted wood products such as: trays, boxes, plates, stamp boxes

Name: Daniel
Business Name: T'oOK'
Location: Bellevue, WA
Email: dayshuuhit@hotmail.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: to retain Tlingit art and continue to provide my skills as a Artist. Wwith my cosistant study and my enthusaim to learn new techniques i hope to refind ands find myself carving for you.

Name: DARLENE
Business Name: NONE
Location: NOVA SCOTIA,CANADA
Email: darlene.macinnis@ns.sympatico.ca
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I would like to start a home based that could sustain itself in a rural area with a low population base. Any ideas or suggestions?

Name: David
Business Name: Charest and Associates, Inc.
Location: Maine
Email: charestandassoc@cybertours.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I am looking to find a sculpture (bronze) of a couple dancing, a very contemporary piece for me wife. HELP!!!

Name: Davidson,Wendy
Business Name: The Queen Bees
Location: Barrie,Ontario
Email: wendyleebeee@yahoo.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I am a craftshow Promoter. We do many shows each year in Toronto,Barrie,and sorrounding areas. If you are a crafter interested in participating, and would like more information,send me an email and i will be happy to get the info to you

Name: Davidsson, Karl
Business Name: Djasn Goldsmiths
Location: Iceland
Email: karlg@austurland.is
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I am looking for a supplier/Wholesaler of goldsmith tools and Silver/Gold.

Name: Davies, Louise R.
Business Name: Monster Beadwork
Location: Montclair, New Jersey
Email: davieslouise@netscape.net
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I design and create ethnic styled jewelry using semi-precious stone beads and silver. I also indulge in off-loom beadweaving. I sell my jewelry to NJ/NY area museum shops and through local art galleries.

Name: Davis, Barb
Business Name: Lighten Up! Crafts
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Email: barbie_d2@yahoo.com
Home/Member Page: not established yet
Objectives: I make decorative wood products using lots of Christmas lights for use in the home, deck, porch, patio and garden. Would like to start selling on the internet.

Name: Davis, Judy
Business Name: Joy's Garden
Location: Ft.Wayne, IN
Email: yzrfs@earthlink.net
Home/Member Page: none yet
Objectives: To expand my gardening hobby to a home-based business. I have plants, plant materials(grapevine wreaths,pinecones,herbs). Also, would appreciate suggestions re.hand-crafting ideas to make this coming winter season for resale next spring & summer.

Name: Davis, Ms
Business Name: self-publshing writer/author
Location: North Carolina
Email: feonsgift@coastalnet.com
Home/Member Page: www.geocities.com/Heartland/Shores/6968/index.html
Objectives: Bacisly help souls in need of peace in their lives.

Name: Davis, Weslynn
Business Name: Millenninum Marketing
Location: NW Alabama
Email: taltwine@bellsouth.net or weslynn55@excite.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I am disabled and enjoy making things to help suppliment my income and keep me busy. I have been making beautiful glass beaded jewelry, suede leather moccassins, and whatever someone may want sewn. If there is anyone who would be interested in buying my goods at wholesale prices or anyone who wants the services of an excellent seamstress please contact me. I am well known in my Indiana hometown for my quality work. I have even sewn for the singer John Mellencamp for the movie he produced. Please contact me if you can be of any help.

Name: Davues, Kim
Business Name: Canadian Candle Company
Location: Calgary Alberta
Email: canadiancandlecompany@home.com
Home/Member Page: http://www.canadiancandlecompany.com
Objectives: Canada's only manufacturers of "LogoCandles & LogoVotives" A great new way to personalize candles & votives.

Name: Dawn
Business Name: Ellis Stones
Location: London UK
Email: upon_reflection@hotmail.com
Home/Member Page: pj.ask.com
Objectives: I am a new company producing hand-painted folding screens and children's furniture, but have no idea how to market my self. (And am frankly terrified of that sort of thing!) Does anybody know of a company which could produce a good web-page for me cheaply? How do I go about finding an honest rep? Thanks!

Name: Dean, Barbara
Business Name: Covenant Candles
Location: Foxworth, MS
Email: bjdean@netdoor.com
Home/Member Page: http://www.covenantcandles.net
Objectives: We want to offer our candles to the buying public, as well as search out resources to improve our existing products. We have learned much from others' instruction and hope to give out as much as we take in.

Name: DEB
Business Name:
Location: Location: USA
Email: wildmt1@excite.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I would like to learn how to set a web page and would like to know if there is any place out there that would print and protect stationary that I have designed . I would like to be able to get it into mass production soon. If anyone has any ideas please help.

Name: Deb
Business Name: Terri's Floral, gifts and Crafts
Location: WI
Email: burkhalter@elroynet.com
Home/Member Page: coming soon!
Objectives: Terri's is looking for unique, quality gifts and crafts. We would like to buy your wholesale hand crafted (imported is fine) items to sell in our store. Please contact me by e-mail if you are interested. The store will be online by the first of the year, but our store front will open Dec 9.

Name: Dehmcke, Alyson
Business Name: Bedford County Arts Center
Location: Bedford, Pennsylvania, USA
Email: arts@bedford.net
Home/Member Page: www.bedford.net/arts
Objectives: Promote the appreciation and creations of arts in Bedford County, Pennsylvania, USA

Name: DeKelver, Kathy
Business Name:
Location: Alberta, Canada
Email: dekelver@telusplanet.net
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I would like to know if there are any shops or businessess out there interested in having a sewer to do work at home. I have been sewing for quite some many years now and I attend a farmers market in the summer months for 5 years now and sew Western Shirts, Boxer Shorts, Fleece Tops, Dog Coats, etc. If anyone can help me please e-mail me and thanks.

Name: Denis
Business Name: Transauto
Location: Tomsk, Russia
Email: siberia@post.tomica.ru
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: Dear Sirs! Our company is looking for partners for selling our product that is souvenirs made of birch bark and semiprecious stones Kind regards Denis

Name: Dengler, Barbara
Business Name: Barbara Dengler
Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Email: sales@barbaradengler.com
Home/Member Page: www.barbaradengler.com
Objectives: I create one-of-a-kind contemporary baskets using traditional methods of weaving seagrass, cane, and reed, with new twists on waxed linen and wooden collars and bases. I'm seeking to develop an online and international market for my work. Last year I entered the realm of ACC Craft Shows and the Philadelphia Museum of Art Craft Show, now I'd like to round out my business with more direct sales or wholesale accounts. Please visit my website. I'd enjoy hearing from others about their marketing successes (and setbacks)!

Name: Denise
Business Name: Davidson
Location: Houston, Texas
Email: alleyguy@ev1.net
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: To locate the Sea Crystals used in scented potpourri to mix my own scents with. Need wholesaler!

Name: Delworth, Gabriela
Business Name:
Location: Toronto
Email:jaydee@idirect.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives:I would like to get in touch and exchange ideas with other crafters to obtain information about marketing crafts and starting a small business from home. Thank you. Gabriela.

Name: Dennis
Business Name: Barbeau
Location: Madison, IN
Email: madisonchristmas@aol.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I want to open a Christmas shop and don't know where to go to get the best suppliers and quaint items not found at Wal-Mart. Any help is appreciated.

Name: Denson, Mary
Business Name: MaryLynn
Location: Oregon
Email: marylynn@onlinemac.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: To find wholesale sources for grapevine wreaths (flat) and glass Christmas balls. To expand market for Victorian Christmas ornaments, Christmas decorations and gift items.

Name: Denton, Laura
Business Name: Baby Bloomers
Location: Theodore, AL
Email: ldenton@mobis.com
Home/Member Page: http://www.babyblooms.com
Objectives: We sell handcrafted infant and baby gifts, clothing and accessories.

Name: Desai, Nishant
Business Name: R&N Enterprise
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.
Email: nishantdesai@usa.net
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: Dear Everyone, We are a upcoming new Handicrafts and Gift Articles Company. We are intrested in buyers of such items. As India is known for its known rich, authentic and cultrual handicrafts products. we deal in such kind of products, those who are intrested please contact on this email addresses nishantdesai@usa.net and barkha9@hotmail.com

Name: de sanchez, vicky prieto
Business Name: vicky"s
Location: Calexico, Ca.
Email: vicky@trianglevision.com
Home/Member Page: n/a
Objectives: I need information of where to buy hand made paper with florals. I do invitationes and need all the information you can provide of hand made silk paper for wedding invitations. Please help me... Thanks vicky

Name: DeVries, Deanne
Business Name: The Africa Store
Location: Mahwah, NJ
Email: ddevries@theafricastore.com
Home/Member Page: www.theafricastore.com
Objectives: We are seeking a Wholesale Rep. to represent our entire line of African art, gifts and home decor products. Our products range from many countries throughout Africa. You can learn more about our company and products at www.theafricastore.com. Please e-mail me and include a resume and proposed commission schedule.

Name: DiFulgo, A.J.
Business Name: Student
Location: Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Email: difu5909@kutztown.edu
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I am looking for information on the actual size of the market for silver jewelry for a research project. The figures that I am looking for pertain to 16-24 year olds and sales in dollars to this demographic group.

Name: Dillon, Laura
Business Name: Dillon Studios
Location: 20510 Big Wells Drive Katy Texas 77449
Email: dillonlaura@hotmail.com
Home/Member Page: www.artemple.com
Objectives: I would like to network with other artists who are running their own business.

Name: dipu
Business Name: shree ganesh
Location: india
Email: dipu@indya.com
Home/Member Page: none
Objectives: i am intrested in selling handicrafts made from clay known as TERRACOTA. inthese are unique potteries made from clay and depict artistic forms of elephants horses,etc.intrested peoples contact on dipu@indya.com

Name: Dixon, Darla
Business Name: Darligraphy (Calligraphy)
Location: Snellville (Atlanta Area) Georgia
Email: darligraphy@yahoo.com
Home/Member Page: http://darligraphy.tripod.com
Objectives: Calligraphy work for Wedding Invitations etc. Placecards, Menus, Custom Greeting Cards. All work done by hand, not by a computer. When you pay for calligraphy, you should get the real thing!

Name: Dixon, Darla
Business Name: Pencil Portraits by Darla Dixon
Location: Snellville GA (Atlanta Area)
Email: darligraphy@yahoo.com
Home/Member Page: http://darligraphy.tripod.com
Objectives: In addition to calligraphy, I am also doing pencil portraits from your photographs! Check out the site and compare the photographs to the artwork!

Name: Jennifer Djordjevic
Business Name: none
Location: Niles, Illinois
Email: jdjordjevic2001@yahoo.com
Home/Member Page: none
Objectives: I am interested in producing a line of "American Dream" original photography greeting cards. Would also like to add matted prints and possibly expand the focus in the future. Need help on getting started. Have done minimal market research, reading, etc., on starting this home-based business

Name: Dodgson, Tony
Business Name: Studio Arts Crafts and Gallery
Location: Lancaster England
Email: tony@studioarts.co.uk
Home/Member Page: http://www.studioarts.co.uk
Objectives: Studio Arts Lancaster England featuring arts, crafts, graphics and gallery with extensive stock for all. We are a Daler Rowney Master Stockist, Winsor and Newton Premier Art Centre. Our Gallery features a wide selection of self published Limited Edition Prints and originals. Mail order and trade enquiries welcome

Name: Donat, Diane h
Business Name: Personalized Creations
Location: Pulaski, N.Y.
Email: creations@personalizedcreations.com
Home/Member Page: http://www.personalizedcreations.com
Objectives: A very unique country folk art fabric picture - framed in solid wood! Coming very soon! Unique wood hangings I sell retail and wholesale, and am currently looking for shops to buy wholesale from my business. I offer 50% off retail prices, and there is no minimum order required.

Name:
Business Name: Dondees
Location: Port Richey, Fl.
Email: dondees@att.net
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I'm looking for a used Nameplate Detail Press and a small engraving machine for Dog Tags , Pet ID Tags and ID Bracelets, in good condition.

Name: Donelson, J.
Business Name: Salt Creek Studios/Hot Stuff
Location: Valparaiso, IN
Email: saltcreekstudios@hotmail.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: Searching for a computer graphic software to produce Coats of Arms/Family crests at art fairs. Can you help? J.D.

Name: Donna
Business Name:
Location: New Berlin, WI
Email: DonnaMae3@prodigy.net
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: Looking for a career from my home working with floral. I am certified, but can't seem to find a floral career in a shop that is worth the pay/etc. Would like to start from home???

Name: Donna
Business Name: n/a
Location: Nixa, Missouri
Email: sierra00@swbell.net
Home/Member Page: n/a
Objectives: To find out if there is an interest in old barn boards. Est. age of soild oak material is 60+ years, barn still intact has just out lived it\'s usefullnes, various board sizes used in contruction and are avaliable, largest 15 inches wide and 12 feet in length. If there is a need or interest please contact me. Thank you

Name: donovan, michelle
Business Name: gecko jewellery
Location: Cessnock nsw
Email: olivia129@hotmail.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: we are starting our own small jewellery business and would like so info if anyone has anything

Name: DOTTY
Business Name: THINGS UNLIMITED
Location: SHEFFIELD LAKE, OHIO
Email: CRAFTQUEEN98@YAHOO.COM
Home/Member Page: HTTP://WWW.HOMESTEAD.COM/THINGSUNLIMITED
Objectives: Would like to get my web site promoted so everyone can see what I have to offer and to start earning money so I can quit the job I have now.

Name: Doucet Catherine
Business Name: Doucet Marketing
Location: Texas Home Based Business
Email: doucetmarketing@att.net
Home/Member Page: www.doucetmarketing.com
Objectives: Doucet Marketing is a home-based business. We have an eclectic collection of items from near and far. We offer silver jewelry that is hand-crafted by Balinese Artisans, beautiful gift baskets, handmade natural soaps, life-like porcelain dolls, home made TRIPLE scented candles, candle-sets, adorable hand-sewn bears, home décor items and so much more. This is your online home for exquisite and unique gifts at affordable prices. We would like to find retail/wholesale buyers for our products. Please e-mail us or look at our web-site if interested. Thank you.

Name: Draganov, Dobrin
Business Name: Handmade geeting cards (acrylic paintings)
Location: Bulgaria, Europe
Email: penkeler@artlover.com
Home/Member Page: http://www.zing.com/album/?id=4294757771
Objectives: I'd be pleased to collaborate with crafts & art retailers. I offer the genuine mailable acrylic paintings at a price of $5 only each.

Name: Dredge, Clint
Business Name: Candlecraft Supplies
Location: New Zealand
Email: clint.helen@xtra.co.nz
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I am interested in finding out the manufacturer of white tapered candles in China.

Name: Duchow, Amanda
Business Name: Huginkiss Mosaics
Location: Los Angeles
Email: Saunter1@aol.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I am a local artist who makes one of a kind hand crafted mosaic tables. I can make tables ina variety of sizes and shapes. The bases are wrought iron. Designs can be made on request depicting any motif. Ranging form martini glasses to sunsets. Anything you want I can do. Ceramic tiles are hand painted, hand cut and placed. All tables garenteed.

Name: Dudhat, Rajesh
Business Name: Krishna Chemicals
Location: Ankleshwar ( India)
Email: krishnachem@usa.net
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: we are mfr. of Dyes&Dyes Intermediates (Spe. Basic dyes, Acid dyes, Reactive dyes, Direct dyes) at located Ankleshwar ( India ) from year 1988. with mass production.

Name: DUFFAU, TANYA AND FRANK
Business Name: LIFE LINES PTY LTD
Location: AUSTRALIA / SINGAPORE / KENYA
Email: fduffau@iinet.net.au
Home/Member Page: in construction
Objectives: We are designer and producer of greeting cards. Subject is protection of nature and wildlife. We are quite successfull and well connected with many wildlife and nature protection foundations. We propose a wide range of artworks, painted in Africa and printed on high quality cards in Singapore or Australia, for retail shops over the world. We have decided to give a better chance to retailers via direct access to us via electronic business trade, however to maintain our production costs down we require a mininum order of 10000 cards, each order upon successfull submission on PO Box 244 North Fremantle 6159 Western Australia Fax ++ 61 89 329 9035. Good luck to you, Tanya & Frank

Name: Duke, Dave
Business Name: Dave Duke, Inc
Location: Blackey, Kentucky
Email:dduke@se-tel.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives:To find a market for selling all natural Craft Supplies. Everything from wild honeysuckle vine to Whiteoak strips.

Name: dunn,john
Business Name: Eastexas Wolken Stix
Location: Livingston tx.
Email: jdunnjsticks@hotmail.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I need to buy some small wooden cross you wear around your neck..I put a string in them .

Name: Dunseth, Penny
Business Name:
Location: So California
Email: connect4us@aol.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I am looking for calendars of small boutique events in the Southern California (esp. Orange County) area. I import and sell very pretty (and inexpensive) Austrian Crystal and Rhinestone pins and earrings.

Name: DWOMOH AKOSUA
Business Name: VANNEX ENTERPRISE
Location: ACCRA- GHANA
Email: akos24@yahoo.com
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: I want buyers of beads and rich kente.

Name: Dyson, Sherian
Business Name: Diamond D Enterprises
Location: Waldron, AR 72958-9639
Email: ddeduz@ipa.net
Home/Member Page:
Objectives: Locate products for resale.



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