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Super Mega 200+ Item Contributions - September 2007
Allison Biggs is a designer that can't make up her mind. She loves all things creative, but can't devote herself to solely one medium. She is graphic designer by day, paper and jewelry designer by night. In 2003, Allison received her Bachelors in graphic design, and has since been working as a freelance graphic designer. In 2004, she started her first business, Midnight Firefly jewelry, and later began designing paper goods in 2007. She is constantly inspired by the world around her, and takes special care to incorporate color and texture into all of her work. She is a firm believer that everyone should have the opportunity to be surrounded with good design.
Carly Couture you can find a selection of clothing and accessory items for young women who want to look cute and stylish. Carly Couture offers super soft and cozy clothing items that are cut to be very flattering, wallets with pockets for everything, and bags to hold lots of goodies. And if you prefer to DIY, check out the Cute & Sweet sewing patterns for sale too!
Introducing CRAFT: The first project-based magazine dedicated to the renaissance that is occurring within the world of crafts. Celebrating the DIY spirit, CRAFT's goal is to unite, inspire, inform and entertain a growing community of highly imaginative and resourceful people who are transforming traditional art and crafts with unconventional, unexpected and even renegade techniques, materials and tools; people who undertake amazing crafting projects in their homes and communities.
CROQ is a crafty zine written by a team of awesome crafty collaborators around the country! Our articles range from DIY projects, vegan recipes, interviews with influential crafters and indie business owners, and calls to craftivism.
DivaDea is actually polymer clay artist Alissa Plant. She resides in Elizabethtown, PA, and works as a musician, artist, and oh yeah, office assistant. She directs two singing groups and teaches private voice and piano lessons in her living room. Her students are accustomed to seeing big piles of clay and paper everywhere! When it comes to polymer clay, she loves to work with small canes and has made thousands of them each one different. You can learn about her various obsessions (not the least of which being Buffy the Vampire Slayer) at her blog: www.divadea.blogspot.com. And of course, DivaDea jewelry and other clay cane work gifts can always be found at http://divadea.etsy.com.
Looking for a unique gift? Need a funky fashion accessory? We offer a full line of recycled game piece jewelry and hand beaded fashion accessories. Chunky Mahjong Mah Jong bracelets for a great retro look. Rockabilly guitar pick earrings and dice charm bracelets. Unusual beaded necklaces for guys and gals. Shop online with Eclectic Elements for handcrafted indie artisan boutique creations. Stand out from the crowd... you know you want to!
Thanks for your interest in Lizard Press! I individually design and hand print on a letterpress with vintage wood type, lead type and contemporary polymer plates on recycled and cotton paper. I love playing with different tones and textures on the press and always print in small editions, so you know that you've always purchased a limited design.
Manic Trout is where you can find all of independent artist and jewelry designer Sierra Bailey's fine art and beautiful things. Sierra designs and creates handmade jewelry that is both colorful and unique and always fun to wear. Unusual and quite often vintage materials are used to create jewelry that will be hard to find elsewhere. You will always stand out in the crowd wearing an original design from Manic Trout! When not creating jewelry, Sierra paints original paintings largely abstract expressionistic with oils, watercolor and collage. Original paintings are available on wood and canvas and prints are reproduced on greeting cards and with mats.All current work is available for sale and viewing at www.manictrout.com
Handmade bags, wallets, accessories and more!
Remnant offers handbags, scarves, leg warmers, sleeves, home furnishings, baby items and other accessories made with recycled cashmere, lambswool, denim, and men's suiting. Designs are embellished with appliques, vintage beads and found objects. All pieces are one of a kind or limited edition and are created by Renee Haas in sunny Southern California.Remnant is a first-time contributor to The Sampler in October and has provided recycled cashmere rosette hair bands with vintage beads! The full Remnant line can be viewed at www.RemnantClothing.com
Home of the My Perfect Man Coloring & Activity BookFinally, a coloring book for grown-ups! Rediscover the creative playtime of childhood with a more stimulating subject than teddy bears or butterflies.
a.. 26 hot guys
b.. 6 activities
c.. 4 crayons
d.. Unlimited possibilities
Simon's Stamps has been in business since 1989. Originally located in the Amherst, Massachusetts train station, we're now in a 5,000 square foot (465 square meter) manufacturing and retail space in downtown Greenfield. We've grown in every year since we started, because of our dedication to 3 simple business principles:a.. Fast Service
b.. No Mistakes
c.. Easy Ordering
Yes, Simon's Stamps concentrates on those three simple ideas. So far, none of our customers have objected. In fact, Simon's Stamps now has hundreds of wholesale accounts (such as print shops and office supply dealers,) as well as individual, business and government customers throughout the world.
If you want great service, we're here to provide it. Give us a try. Send us an order and see just how fast and easy it is.
100+ Item Contributions - September 2007
adee is obsessed with cute, silly, happy, sad, creepy, sleepy and crawly things. she makes dolls, paintings, songs, stories, videos, fabric art, etc. recently she's been making dolls from customers drawings, but her fave part of it all are the "happy customers" pages on her website. she resides in brooklyn with the loves of her life, brother & sister cats named robert smith & birdie.
Avocado Tree Distro, a small zine & craft distro, started a year ago in Florida. Now situated in Virginia , we have tons of zines, homemade craft items, and more for sale. We are also always accepting submissions!
Gimme that garbage! There are so many unwanted items out there that still have tons of potential. I save them from the garbage and transform them into new and functional items. Right now, I cut fabric salvaged from old clothes and linens and crochet it into purses and rugs, cut old plates and cups into tiles to mosaic found objects, use bottlecaps and books to make resin-filled magnets and pins, and thrift store yarn to crochet pouches and pet toys. However, I'm always looking for inspiration to use new types of garbage to make new things
It all began with the thrill of the kindergarten art cupboard, and even though she may now technically be a "grown up," arts and crafts hour is still Dawn's favorite part of the day (naptime runs a close second). Collaborating with her mom, Laurie, Dawn created Out of the Box * California to provide unique gifts that stand apart from the commercial world of mass-produced, packaged goods. After the birth of her son, Dawn found herself drawing and painting the whimsical friends that became the creatures of the Buzzing Bog. Out of the Box*California specializes in items for children, and Dawn and Laurie continue to experiment with different crafts, media and techniques with the goal of creating products that inspire children and grown-ups alike to live their own lives out of the box.
A Planet 4 Creation is your source of Asian Inspired Jewelry. We have earrings, necklaces, pendants, Little Charmer Clips, Purse Charmies and Asian inspired cards. Check out our $20 or less gift guide! For the month October, 20% of ALL sales will go to Komen Southern Arizona (a local branch of the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation).
Things That Make Scents offering hand-poured 100% soy candles for both retail and wholesale, as well as beautiful candle gift baskets and irresistibly fragrant wax dipped teddy bears.
traveling rhinos = food, color and creature-loving little shop full of happy handmade. come and visit us for jewelry, accessories, handspun + handpainted yarn, fiber for spinning + felting, knits, cards and more! see traveling rhinos in person this september in chicago at renegade september 15th + 16th!
Mild-mannered English professor by day & designing diva by night, Mary Ann Abbott is the grammatically correct owner of a very mary design. She loves to make kitschy stuff embellished with vintage jewelry, rhinestones, and buttons. She hoards fabric and paper products. She's named her glue gun (it's June, in case you were wondering). And she's admittedly a huge nerd, glasses and all. Most of her clever goodies are ones-of-a-kind, and she thanks you oh-so very much for adoring handmade stuff. P.S. She loves cats.
Naomi Strom and MaryAnne LoVerme of wabisabi brooklyn are new to the crafts world. Inspired by wabi-sabi, a Japanese term that means finding beauty in imperfection, they have developed a technique for making jewelry using everyday paper images decoupaged onto materials such as copper, wood, and brass.
75+ Item Contributions - September 2007
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.
50+ Item Contributions - September 2007
"Storyboards" help you organize and display your 1"D pinback button collection. Like many collectors, you probably have more buttons then you know what to do with and can't bare the thought of throwing any of them away. The solution is a simple one... display your collection for everyone to see! Each board uses a magnetic sheet sandwiched between a wooden back and an acyrlic front. They also all have a 1/4"D hole in the back and can easily be placed on the wall using a nail or can rest on a shelf, table or window sill. Read our new blog at www.buttoncollective.blogspot.com.Our September samples are a collaboration of three: buttoncollective.com (Storyboards), buttonempire.etsy.com (buttons) and nisfornate.etsy.com (illustration). We hope you love them!!
Be filled with the feeling of love! Enamor is a little shop that features a variety of handpainted accessories, housewares, jewelry, photography and other crafty things. Artist Amie Miller, the heart behind the shop, loves to paint any subject. Whether it be little birds or geisha, she is sure to put her soul into her work. A geisha tote has recently been featured in the first issue of Craft magazine, in conjunction with the four other winners of the Etsy and Craft logo contest. Return customers to the shop have commented that they highly recommend this seller to others for unique items and wonderful service.Enamor is a first-time contributor to the Sampler for November. All contributions include a special coupon good for 10% off any item in the shop.
Bringing new life to vintage goods - true love lasts a lifetime.
Full of charm and sparkle, Froy and Olo design is all about the little details and little surprises. We handmake every thing we sell, including adding all those tiny glitter accents by hand. All paper goodies feature original illustrations and designs. I always want to feel excited about the gifts I give and have taken that philosophy to Froy and Olo. These little beauties are fun to give and fun to get!
Hey Pretty Cupcake is a collaboration of unique, one of a kind indie artists for an easy, one stop shopping experience for any shopper. Hey Pretty Cupcake features artists on all levels and from different countries so that the shopper gets the best selection and shopping experience on the internet. We are here to support, promote and offer a service to those who dont have the time or skills. Apart from consigning other people's items, we are in collaboration with some of the best artists to bring you unique and one of a kind buttons, stickers, note cards, magnets, address books, calendars and more!
ivaArt is created entirely from the art work of Iva O. , a 22 year old artist from Toronto. The store features a wide variety of art inspired pieces, from original paintings to pocket mirror accessories and note cards. Custom artwork can also be ordered, her specialties include human and pet portraits.
MaryJane's Attic is a webtique offering hand spun yarn, handmade art, jewelry, and accessories. Many of our items are limited edition and one of a kind. Most items are made by the shopkeeper Jamie Chan in San Francisco, CA. She has an obsession with color, texture and giving vintage materials a new purpose. Drop on by MaryJane's Attic, you never know what you treasures you may find!
Among the familiar tools of paper, paint, scissors and glue, moongirl basks in the feelings of happiness, satisfaction and thriftiness (that quality revered by the Boy Scouts) that making her own stuff had evoked in her youth, when all cards and gifts were made by hand.Visit the web site, take a look around and see if there's something you like, but if you don't . . . well, as our mothers used to say, if you can't say anything nice,...you know the rest!
never felt better. *very handmade accessories*it can be said my creations are alot like me: frayed, left of center, just a little off but completely one of a kind!
pins and brooches, patches and magnets, pouches and funky vintage...you will find these and more at *never felt better*!
At The Promo Shop, we specialize in promo products to suit your business and everyday needs. Your products will be printed with a high quality laser printer to ensure that you have the best looking, vibrant product at an affordable price. The Promo Shop offers your custom products ranging from pocket mirrors, buttons, magnets, rings, pendants, scratch cards, baggie tags, business cards, stickers and of course our famous matchbook notepads. Next time you're looking for some custom made promos come check us out!
Sour Tang is a one-girl business that was started by a girl named Kelly. I focus on providing whimsy and fun jewelry and accessories for the child at heart. I enjoy working with a wide range of mediums and you can find scarves, keychains, and other odds and ends. My passion for handmade indie goodness is what makes me love what I do.
The Stanley Family Lodge is the creation of Jeremie & Melissa, a husband and wife team making home in rural Durham, North Carolina. Whether seeking Vegan friendly goods, sweatshop-free clothing, one-of-a-kind artwork and crafts, recycled paper goods, jewelry and other finds created from repurposed materials, you'll find it all gathered in their shop. Earth Friendly. Indie Friendly. Simple as that!
Velvet Fallopian Tube Records is proud to present "The Princess Market" by Portland/Seattle quirk-pop collective SOLYONI."Solyoni are that kind of 'first on the bill' band who stick in your memory long after you've forgotten the main act. Quirky and compelling, this skewed pop meandering demands a few listens. A Plan B abstract. A story in every tune." - Leicester Bangs.
"It's prom night in a trash heap, and I like it." - Erasing Clouds.
Vinyl Wall Art decals let you change the look of your room as much as you like. Bedrooms, Kitchens, Living Rooms and Offices can all look like a new room in just a few minutes. Vinyl Wall Art is designed to last for years. It can be applied and removed without damaging the paint so you can try as many looks as you want, whenever you like. All our decals are designed & made by Vinyl Wall Art owner Holly Jones. Holly has been a professional Illustrator & Designer for the past 7 years.
Learn the art of sculptural needle felting. Kits, needles, foam and inspiration:www.woolpets.com woolpets.etsy.com
25+ Item Contributions - September 2007
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