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| Super Mega 200+ Item Contributions - February 2008 |
EtsyRAIN is a group of North West based artists and crafters who all sell their wares on http://www.etsy.com. Throughout the past year, we have met to help each other brainstorm different business ideas, to swap crafting supplies, for shared tables at the craft shows we now dominate and sometimes just for beer. There is such a huge collection of talent that our Sampler donation barely scratches the surface of what our over 200 different members can do.
Cupcake Kawaii (TM) is a line of kawaii ("cute" in Japanese) graphics and mascot characters featured on apparel, decor, accessories, and more. Look for the new handmade goods section of the shop, featuring limited items! The Cupcake Kawaii interactive site is in development and will include a world where you can interact with characters, adopt virtual pets, and download printables, all for free! Stay tuned!
ArtGhost is two artists and independent designers, Eric Adler and Liz Wong, who produce pop art, handmade bags, and greeting cards. We love robots, cute animals, angry schoolgirls, and sarcasm. Visit us at ArtGhost.com.
| 100+ Item Contributions - February 2008 |
Noelle Doodle, handmade friends. When you need to cuddle give us a call. We are each one of a kind and multi talented! If you need someone to make you pancakes or throw you a hand puppet show we can help.
RIVET is a panoramic magazine that uses a theme each issue to connect ideas and capture our culture. An independent quarterly, RIVET presents new work in nonfiction, fiction, poetry, photography and graphic art. RIVET began in late 2001 as a 12-page photocopied zine, thanks to an initial investment of a whopping $150. Since then, it has expanded into a full-blown magazine with top-notch content and production values. With more than 6,000 print readers, RIVET's intrepid grassroots growth continues to gain momentum. The magazine is anchored in Seattle and has featured more than 220 contributors from across the United States.
Inspired by famous art and poodles, Haley's Handmades is the place to find those whimsical handmade poodle greeting cards for all occasions.
http://www.haleyshandmades.com
is it spring yet? it's still cold in new england, but traveling rhinos has a BRAND SPANKING NEW website and loads of new items to go with it!! lots of color & fun to get rid of those end-of-winter blahs. please stop in & say hi! we've got new spring jewelry, accessories, yarn, fiber & more!
http://www.travelingrhinos.com
Thirteenthstory is the online gallery of artist Jaye Frisina. Jaye specializes in bold, iconic designs with a judicious use of black and white that keeps viewers engaged. Recently she has launched a new cartoon, entitled FIN, which combines her love of storytelling and her art style in a whole new way.
http://www.thirteenthstory.com
PeptoGirl Industries is a small, independent company located in Sacramento, California. All items are hand-picked and hand-crafted with care. Each item is made with the highest quality products available, including sterling silver, semi-precious stone, natural materials, and found objects. See our website for more about Peptogirl and her hip, handmade & vintage goods.
ClinkIts Art Glass are made by Alicia G. Alicia is a stay at home mom in Marietta, GA. Clinkits are made from stained glass and recycled glass scraps are used as much as possible. All of her glass is hand-cut and then processed to a finger safe, frosty finish. ClinkIts can be rubber stamped and embossed for use in jewelry, collage, and paper crafting. They can also be used in mosaics or as part of your home decor. ClinkIts come in a wide variety of colors and sizes. They are available in warm tones, cool tones and mixed tones. Alicia will also custom mix any colors you'd like. Please visit www.aliciag.com to view more photos and order online.
Need we say more?
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.
This ain't your gramma's embroidery! Sublime Stitching will get you embroidering with Jenny Hart's all-in-one kits, tools and the patterns you'd actually want to see on your linens (no geese in bonnets). It's easy, inexpensive and embroidery rocks! Sublime Stitching RULES.
http://www.sublimestitching.com
| 75+ Item Contributions - February 2008 |
Travel produces some of the most remarkable experiences of our lives. Chronicling the daily adventures, quiet observations and serendipitous discoveries in a travel journal is simply the best way to catch hold of all the big events and small encounters that make our travel memories. destination:unknown journals are handmade and created especially for travel.
http://www.destinationunknownjournals.com
Karrie is currently on a crafty campaign to raise public awareness of the awesomeness of moustaches. Her aim is to provide fantastic 'staches for those that can't grow their own. It¹s not all moustaches all of the time, though... Her shop also features an eclectic assortment of cocktail adorned items (buttons and napkins) as well as supplies for knitters and spinners.
http://www.girlontherocks.com/shop
| 50+ Item Contributions - February 2008 |
Howdy from the Lone star state! My name is Anh and I'm not much of a writer (a bit nervous about this blurb), but I've been crafty and creative every since I was little. I pursue on a piece of advice given by my Jewelry Making & Metalsmithing professor and an inherited box of beads & findings; out came Eye Candy Treasure. I started Eye Candy Treasure in June of this year (fairly new). I make jewelry but also dabble in other accessories. To simply put it; I make whatever my heart desires.
http://eyecandytreasure.etsy.com
In 2005, while in college, T&A started out as an art collaborative between two friends. Their mutual love for food and laughs is what has driven T&A's work. In October 2006, these ladies decided to expand on their ideas by introducing innovative, but always silly, plush pieces. Amongst these are the widely loved, Stuft Acquaintances, or "plushy taxidermy" as they were nicknamed by early fans and plush foods such as sushi and fortune cookies. The laughs don't stop there. Late in 2007, T&A decided to return to their roots--with a vengeance! More art shows are in the works for these two, which will display wackier creations. T&A are always up to something new so be sure to visit www.tafriendly.com to check out what's new with these two.
handcrafted gifts & accessories by Krystal & Ashlee VIgil
Mixtape is home to one-of-a-kind handmade purses, jewelry and accessories all with a nostalgic, vintage-y feel. Inspired by books and films, places and people; Mixtape items are unique, thought-provoking conversation pieces. Everything at Mixtape is hand constructed by Holly Mix in Los Angeles, CA; a lover of history who never makes the same item twice!
The perfect gift can often feel as elusive as the sparkling, witty riposte you were searching for to that unexpected cheeky remark. Thankfully, a beautiful new range of handmade soaps and candles from de l'escalier have come to the rescue ˆ offering a gorgeous selection of pure vegetable-based soaps and natural soy wax candles, all wrapped in the prettiest paper and stamped for authenticity. de l'escalier products have a handmade goodness and lasting quality, reminiscent of an era when natural ingredients and true craftsmanship were the secret behind beautiful gift ideas. de l'escalier luxury soaps and candles are handmade in Australia.
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.
http://www.thingsthatmakescents.com/
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.
Absolutley Small- for all your Chickenpants needs! See what all the cool chicks are up to at www.chickenpants.net. Visit us at www.absolutelysmall.com - we do occasionally do things that aren't chicken related!
http://www.absolutelysmall.com/
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http://www.wabisabibrooklyn.com
Website coming soon!
I'm a 20-something Children's Librarian (by day) and proud to admit that my hand up a puppet's butt is a beautiful thing. Seriously my puppet shows are Oscar worthy! I can leap the book stacks in a single bound. The dewey decimal system rocks my world and yes I do know where Waldo is! A few things I've said during a day of work: "Max Put Your Pants On, There Are No Naked Butts At Storytime!" "Hannah We Don't Lick The Books!" "No We Do Not Have Any Actual Photographs of Jesus, Ma'am" I've also uttered "On Your Booties Cuties" and "Shhhhh!" More times than I'd like to admit. Yankee Girl Designs started as a way to help me relax after a day of wrangling screaming meatloafs and it's evolved into so much more. I love working with beads and stones and ending up with something kick-ass to wear. Mixing and matching different stones has become a passion of mine. I'm hoping that this buisness really takes off, my dream is to be a Stay-At-Home-Mom to my own weasels, once my hubby and I breed :)
http://www.lindseyandray.com/ygd
All This is Mine started as the name of Sugene's zine but has grown to encompass a variety of crafts and handmade goods. Zines, stationery, postal ephemera, and sewn items are some of the goodies you'll find.
by robin lynne is jewelry and other baubles (such as hairpins) made by robin lynne. All by robin lynne designs are 100% fun and unique; and 9 times out of 10; upcycled and turned into awesome. Mostly colorful, sometimes girly, always fabulous!
a bardis = crafts created by Christy Petterson. Christy is co-editor of Get Crafty.com, co-organizer of the Indie Craft Experience (www.ice-atlanta.com) in Atlanta and all round nice person.
Handmade wallets, bags, and other fabric goodies.
We are a family owned business that is focused on bringing you the most relaxing setting and products. We believe that inspiration comes naturally,like our products that are inspired by nature. Our products are design to relax your mind and inspire your soul.
http://www.deepsouthbathco.com
Chickeney features crafts made from thrift store and garage sale finds (as well as some new stuff too).
The Crafty Scientist was started in January 2005, and we are proud to introduce ourselves to the crafty community with this February Sampler offering! Go Sampler! The Crafty Scientist is the all encompassing creative arm of Sleeping Hound Knits, a specialty knitwear design house started in May 2002 by Dayna Mankowski, part time pharmacist and part time biomedical researcher (The "Scientist"), and her trusty partner in craft, long haired whippet Isaac DitterMan (The "Sleeping Hound"). The love for all things crafty keeps Dayna up late at night making all sorts of creations, especially those that repurpose or recycle materials into something new (bags, scarves, toys). Craftyscientist.com is under construction, and it is being planned as a showcase for art and craft made by scientists. Items will be featured that can be made to order, and there will be some items available for purchase. Only lack of time is keeping the Scientist of Craft from stocking the shop! Goodies planned to be stocked are fun and functional lunch bags, knit wear, hand bags and totes, and the new recycled plastic messenger bag/disc golf bag. There are always new crafts being done, so the selection will vary! The repurposed wool felted cat toy for the Sampler has been a fall project for local cat adoption shelters, including Durham/Middlefield's Cause for Paws. For a $2.00 donation, a handmade cosmic cat toy can be had that provides hours of fun for your feline! Since Christmas 2004, we have raised over $100.00! 100% of the profits go to this organization.
http://www.craftyscientist.com
http://andyeatsonlycandy.etsy.com
nitelily designs combines modern designs with vintage elements to have the mix of old and new in every design. Meghan, owner and creator of nitelily designs, started making clothing and bags as a hobby for herself and has moved onto etsy where she is reaching a much larger audience. All of nitelily designs products are made with quality and practicality in mind to offer the best products available.
Chic36 was created on september, 2006 by a little Japanese girl, Rina. It features original handmade purses, accessories, crafts made of vintage japanese kimono, and more. All items are shipped directly from Japan. Take a short trip to a Japanese store, and shop abroad at chic36!
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.
Lola Batling is a word artist. A masterful storyteller and poet. Lola likes to experiment ghosts and noise... Lola writes [Cupcake Revelations] zine and currently has the long awaited Sweet Angel Suicide Kiss (novel) coming out in Spring. Her album Kant Girl is her first. A six song CD with swirling vocals and electro sounds. Vist http://store.inkigirl.com/ to pick up her CDs and Bonsai trees too..
http://www.charcoaldesigns.com
leethal (aka lee) designs and creates original accessories, cases, diy kits, and more, using recycled fabric, yarn, and other materials. you can shop on leethal.net, or learn leethal methods to craft yourself in leethal's zine + blog - do stuff! kill em with some leethal style!
Novelty Kitten has everything you never knew you needed. Spokeskitten Patsy says, "Go to noveltykitten.com today! Meow!"
MAUstudio is a fun place to shop for handmade jewelry, stationery, and accessories. We also offer graphic design services, such as logo, banner ad, and business card designs. Don't forget to take a look at our FREE stuff section for cool wallpapers for your computers. Sampler visitors, write "sampler" when you check out to receive a free gift!
