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Website P’s & Q’s

By diane on July 29, 2010

While many of us know design is much about the way something looks, it is also about how it works or rather how others interact with it. A website for instance, do you know that there are certain unspoken requirements? Here are a few pointers for you fine Pennsylvania crafters on how to keep your [...]

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Posted in Form + Function | Tagged design, usability, website | 2 Responses

Hiring a Graphic Designer

Hiring a Graphic Designer

By diane on July 15, 2010

I wanted to touch on the subject of when it is time to hire a graphic designer, but really there’s no set time. The best time can only really be determined by you. When you feel as if you are growing and need a professional look for your brand, then you will want someone who [...]

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Posted in Form + Function | Tagged design, graphic design, hiring a professional | 1 Response

Interview with Jen Hartman of PeachyTuesday

Interview with Jen Hartman of PeachyTuesday

By ellie on June 23, 2010

Based in Lancaster, PA, Jen Hartman designs hand cut, hand stitched hair accessories and up-cycled clothing, using bright colorful felt, buttons and fabric. I talked to Jen about her inspiration, beginnings and how she balances crafting with raising her two daughters.

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Posted in Featured Artisans, Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, children, clothing, community, craft, craft fairs, design, etsy, fabric, fashion, handmade, harrisburg, interview, PA, philadelphia, sewing, upcycle | 11 Responses

Design for Social Impact

Design for Social Impact

By diane on June 10, 2010

I can’t remember when I first was aware of Design for Social Impact or their WPA Poster collection, but it’s one group you don’t want to miss. The mission of Design for Social Impact “is a creative organization that combines artistry & activism to call attention to important social issues.” They also run a live [...]

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Posted in Form + Function | Tagged design, design for social impact, new deal, posters, wpa | 1 Response

Grandpa's Work Bench

Grandpa’s Work Bench

By diane on June 3, 2010

My friend’s dad Nelson, has been creating digitized embroidery for quite some time, but most recently he’s been showing off his Lancaster County Hunting Pouches. Created by hand, the 1770′s reproductions I imagine are as beautiful in person as they are in these photos. Each pouch is custom made and allow you to select your [...]

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Posted in Form + Function | Tagged custom, design, embroidery, handmade, hunting pouches, lancaster county, powder horns, reinards digitizing & design | 3 Responses

New column: what IF???

New column: what IF???

By megan on June 2, 2010

This week’s challenge: slither (read on for details) What if I made a New Year’s resolution to challenge myself consistently?  What if this challenge involved a weekly prompt to jumpstart my creativity?  What if this creativity led to experimentation with different artistic mediums and styles?   What if this became addictive? “Contagious” by Paula Mills Illustration [...]

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Posted in Challenge | Tagged art, challenge, community, craft, design, handmade, illustration, illustration friday, PA | 9 Responses

Eating Dandelions

Eating Dandelions

By diane on May 13, 2010

Eating Dandelions is a show coming up on May 15th described as “Work from the twisted minds of Pennsylvania screenprinters and their vision of Springtime.” The show is presented by Masthead, a print studio and gallery for all things screenprinted. With a focus in teaching the community about the process and offer opportunities to create [...]

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Posted in Form + Function | Tagged art, design, eating dandelions, masthead print studio, philadelphia, screen-printing | 4 Responses

Make it yours

By nick on May 10, 2010

I was listening to NPR on the way to work on Friday and a comment struck me. It got me thinking about handmade craft and how to set your work apart from the pack. The story was about Gustavo Dudamel, music director of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. He was talking about taking a piece of [...]

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Posted in Marketing Tips, Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged art, community, craft, creativity, design, fine art, handmade, inspiration, PA, style | 4 Responses

Bag it

By nick on May 5, 2010

The Duffel in rosewood by moop circling around slouch bag by tremundo reusable snack bags by fabrik Biggie Buttercup Bag, Almost Argyle by PrettyCoolClothes perfect burger tote bag by girlscantell

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Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, clothing, craft, design, etsy, fashion, handmade, PA | 6 Responses

Staunch Studio

Staunch Studio

By kate on May 4, 2010

Delightful & refreshing, work by StaunchStudio (Lykens) made on recycled wood. Primitive mini painting on recycled wood original art Peony Primitive painting on recycled wood original art Farm Fresh Primitive mini collage on recycled wood original art Paper Barcode 2 Kate, along with her husband, bring together farm, food and design at The Steel Fork. [...]

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Posted in recycle, Repurpose, Reuse, Uncategorized | Tagged art, craft, design, PA, painting, recycle, upcycle | 2 Responses

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