The Sampler - Contributors: October 2005

Super Mega 200+ Item Contributions - October

Art School Dropout

www.artschooldropout.net

Designed by RJ

One of the questions I'm asked most often as a jewelry designer is: "How did you get started?" When I was studying Fine Arts at University, there was one small bead shop on the main drag - I loved going in and browsing what they had to offer but really had no idea where to start. It wasn't until I saw a beautiful pattern for a necklace I just had to have that I made my first bead purchase. And after that I was hooked! I started making unique gifts for friends and family, and continued doing so for about two years before 'going public' with my designs. Now, most of what I create orginates from pieces I have designed to coordinate with one of my own outfits. I love colour, patterns and texture and my jewelry reflects that. My work is highly wearable, and while still classic, is fresh and fun - adding a pop of colour and a bit of interest to any outfit!

www.designedbyrj.ca

Milkypop

Milkypop started two years ago when Megan decided to make stuff and never stop! One-of-a-kind jewelry and accessories. Buttons feature specialty and handmade papers, original artwork, origami paper, and vintage fabrics. Handbags, clothing, and accessories made from beautiful vintage fabric, from kimono silk to screenprinted corduroy. Look for handmade books, comics, stationary, button sets, zines, tsumami kanzashi, craft kits, and even limited edition prints!

www.milkypop.com

Novelty Kitten

www.noveltykitten.com

Whammy! Industries

Whammy! Industries emerged when Steph, the gal who ran Fork ‘n Spoon and Whammy! Buttons decided it would be much better if she only had one site to take care of. So she combined Fork ‘n Spoon and Whammy! Buttons into one site and Whammy! Industries was born! At Whammy! Industries, you can find all kinds of cooking, food, diy, crafty, how-to and just plain fun zines, pre-designed one-inch buttons and magnets, stationery, bath and body stuff, and you can even order custom-made one-inch buttons to promote your own projects or sell in your shop. We also have a wholesale shop for folks who would like to carry Whammy! stuff at their own shop or distro.

www.whammyindustries.com

75+ Item Contributions - October

A Minor Thread

www.minor-thread.com

Chebang!

Chebang! is run by Silvia Chenault, a stay-at-home-mommy who loves crafts to the core. Her work is inspired by indie crafters, folk art, and nature. She is really into sewing and embroidery, but has been painting and writing for several years. Immersing herself in creativity is priority and she tries to keep her imagination fresh and strong. She finds the new craft movement a brilliant statement about the younger generation's intelligence, sensitivity, and optimism.

www.chenaultchebang.zoomshare.com

DeMarco Designs

www.livejournal.com/users/drawingtrees

Froy and Olo Design

www.froyandolo.com

Glamscience

Glamscience began when Daria Penta decided that she'd rather glue sparkles to stuff than go back to grad school ever again. Now Daria lives in Seattle, draws tiny pictures of everyday objects, & spends a lot of time arranging her glitter according to color. See more of her work at www.glamscience.com.

www.glamscience.com

Lauren Urban

www.lauren-urban.com

Little Pagans

Little Pagans offers T-shirts and bibs for babies and toddlers that celebrate pagan, alternative, and Earth-centered themes. You're not raising your kids the same way as everyone else on the block, so why should you dress them that way? Our bright, playful designs will bring a smile to your baby's face. Great for wearing to rituals and festivals, or just for hanging around and exploring the world.

We print our full-color designs by hand on 100% cotton T-shirts made by American Apparel, a domestic, sweatshop free manufacturer. Our tie-dyed tees are dyed personally by us, and are one-of-a-kind creations. We also do lovely hand-dyed silk scarves for unique fashion or imaginative play.

For supercute parent-kid matching outfits, or for the young-at-heart, we also offer our designs in adult sizes S-2XL.

www.littlepagans.com

Miss Chief Productions

Erin Wommack and Jessica Manack fine-tuned their collecting and collaging skills as college roommates in Roanoke, VA. misschiefshop.com is the new showcase for their creations, from buttons to stationery to knits, and a rotating rack of thrift-store gems . Miss Chief's offerings include accessories and utilitarian items created from vintage finds, often one-of-a-kind...and affordable! Irreverent and irresistible, they bridge the gap between fine art and the art of the everyday.

www.misschiefshop.com

One Little Monkey

www.onelittlemonkey.com

Paper Relics

www.paperrelics.com

Rhymes with Twee

www.make-outparty.com/rwt

Sewing Stars

www.sewingstars.com

Sini Puu

Handmade goods to satiate your cravings for all things cute!

www.livejournal.com/~sini_puu

Sister Lulu

www.sisterlulu.com

Sveet Couture

Vintage will never go out of style with the help of sveetcouture.com. Sveet Couture specializes in the art of vintage clothing. From dresses to bags, belts to shoes -- Sveet Couture has it. Sveet Couture also has a touch of do-it-yourself craft love with bags made from vintage materials (pillow cases, sheets and curtains) and belt buckles made from cassette tapes. Everything at Sveet Couture is hand picked and only the best. Get rid of the generic and find the unique one-of-a-kind goodness at Sveet Couture.

www.sveetcouture.com

50+ Item Contributions - October

A Planet 4 Creations

A Planet 4 Creation creates limited editions earrings & necklaces. Most of the collection is in sterling silver with gemstone chips, fossils, Swarovski crystals, pewter charms and beads.

www.aplanet4creations.com

Bean-dip and Eddy

bean-dip and eddy is a one girl and one dog operation. the girl likes all kinds of crafts, but her favorites right now are embroidery, knitting and charm bracelets. the dog likes vegtables, french fries and naps.

www.beandipandeddy.etsy.com

Bonnin Designs

Bonnin Designs is a Southern California based jewelry and accessories line founded in 2000 by designer, Shari Bonnin. Also a Flamenco dancer, many of Shari’s designs are inspired by this art form as well as her unique sense of combining bold colors.

www.bonnindesigns.com

Button Arcade

"Now with 10% more something in every bite!"

www.buttonarcade.com

The Ephemeral Mailbox Museum

www.freewebs.com/vidaliasparkle

Erin Elizabeth

I have a great love for teeny tiny things. Growing up on Cape Cod I spent many hours on my knees in the sand looking for the teeniest tiniest sea shells I could find. Six years ago I moved to Washington DC and discovered beads - teeny tiny shiny things! This began my love affair with beads…and I’ve always had a love affair with jewelry. And so, Erin Elizabeth Jewelry was born.

www.erinelizabethjewelry.com

Fuzz Monkey Boutique

www.fuzzmonkeyboutique.com (coming soon!)

Heartbroke Hobbies

www.heartbrokehobbies.com

Heather Joy

www.geocities.com/swizzlegirl

iglubu
iglubu

iglubu was created by Lili, who loves to spend much of her day creating, sewing, and enjoying the artistic process. Her current new sewing obsession is undies. She also still loves to design her old sewing standby, handbags, and play with her beads and make jewelry. Now, through The Sampler, Lili is very excited to share all of her items with you and create handmade things that you will (hopefully) love as much as Lili does. All of her creations can be viewed on the iglubu website.

www.iglubu.com

ju-be
ju-be

ju-be aims to make fun, fashionable, and affordable jewelry. Each piece is made by hand and is often one-of-a-kind. Materials include glass beads, semi-precious stones, freshwater pearls, and sterling silver or 14K gold-fill findings. ju-be owner Judi Lieberman is a recent graduate of the Claremont Colleges where she studied Sociology, French and Studio Art. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she currently lives in Los Angeles and works as an executive assistant. As an artist, she has done mixed media work and dabbled in photography, printmaking and various crafts. In July 2004, she discovered earring making to be a wonderful hobby and creative outlet. Upon receiving positive response and support from friends, she created ju-be shortly thereafter. ju-be is an advocate of the arts in all its many forms and truly believes in the power of artistic creativity to induce positive social change in day-to-day life. A portion of proceeds are donated to support the arts in local communities.

www.jubedesigns.com

The Knitting Diva

www.theknittingdiva.com

Magpie Molly

www.magpiemolly.com

Monster Fashion

www.monsterfashion.net

Paper Moose

After taking a workshop on silk-screening and having too many ideas and too little shirts, Paper Moose was born. Offering cute, quirky and offbeat designs as well as sizes up to 2XL, Paper Moose will help you achieve your unique style that's totally customizable and right for you.

www.papermoose.com

The Paper Princess

ThePaperPrincess.com is the creative outlet for Leslie Saito. In real life Leslie is a mom to three, wife to one great man, and teacher to hundreds. When she's not busy creating goods for her site, she is ringmaster to her three kids (The Three Ring Circus). Leslie enjoys vintage papers and fabrics, and she loves using them in her products!

www.thepaperprincess.com

Props for Life

www.propsforlife.com

Sonic Unyon Records

www.sonicunyon.com

Spicey Creations

www.spiceycreations.com

Sweet Honey Complex

www.sweethoneycomplex.com

Tezzkatt Arts

Poppy is a stay-at-home-mama who has been doing some form of art and writing since she was a little girl. Lately she likes to play with fabric and felt, do collage and make zines. She gets bored easily though and changes what she’s doing frequently! Lately she’s been obsessed with making weird little cats in fabric and felt.

www.tezzkatt.com

Vic & Dot