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Discovery - Baby Jives

Discovery – Baby Jives

By kate on August 31, 2010

What did you discover today? Ok, I’ll go first. Hmmmm, I’m thinking… thinking…. thinking…thinking. Yikes. I’m suddenly realizing that I didn’t really discover anything “on my own.” Those moments of sheer delight in my day were made possible by you. Yes you – out there. A la mode got me keyed into notcot.org. Erica who [...]

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Posted in Fresh is | Tagged a la mode, baby jives, design*sponge, electro dub tango, etsy, fresh is, handmade, notcot.org, outstanding in the field, PA, pandora | 2 Responses

HiP Street Team Featured Member: Jen of Peachy Tuesday

HiP Street Team Featured Member: Jen of Peachy Tuesday

By michelle on July 16, 2010

Nautical Elastic Headband Continuing with our spotlight on Team HiP members, I am happy to feature Jen of Peachy Tuesday. Jen is no stranger to this blog as she was recently interviewed by our own Ellie. Jen has been a huge supporter of our team, all while being a talented craftsperson and mommy. Here are [...]

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Posted in Etsy Street Team, Featured Artisans | Tagged etsy, etsy street team, handmade, handmade pa, headband, pechy tuesday, teamhip | 3 Responses

HiP Street Team Featured Member: Jenny of The Painted Lily

HiP Street Team Featured Member: Jenny of The Painted Lily

By michelle on July 2, 2010

My Sweet Valentine Since I’ve taken over the Handmade in PA Street Team a few short months ago, it has grown to almost 60 members! While we are still building momentum, I think we are well on our way to having a supportive group of artisans and crafters here in PA. Alice In Wonderland Journal [...]

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Posted in Etsy Street Team, Featured Artisans | Tagged etsy, handmade, illustration, PA, painted lily, street team | 8 Responses

baileykirill: felt + pewter = must have

By nick on June 30, 2010

baileykirill, of York, makes oh-so-lovable needle felted figures and pewter kitchenware items.  I have a little knife-spreader that is adorable and functional. What do you think? Can’t live without these, right? Look at that face. Adorable.

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Posted in Featured Artisans | Tagged baileykirill, etsy, fabric, felt, fiber, kitchen, metal, pewter, york | 2 Responses

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

A Day In The Life: Kacey of Twisted Crystals

A Day In The Life: Kacey of Twisted Crystals

By michelle on June 18, 2010

If you’re a soon to be bride, or know of one, or you have a love for flowers and other pretties, you will love this week’s artist. I am in love with Kacey’s shop, Twisted Crystals, and in awe of what she has accomplished. Kacey’s work has been all over Etsy since I joined, and [...]

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Posted in Day in the Life of, Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, etsy, handmade, Jewelry, PA, twisted crystals | 1 Response

A Day In The Life: Staci of Contempo Jewels

A Day In The Life: Staci of Contempo Jewels

By michelle on June 11, 2010

This week I’m proud to feature fellow Team HiP member, Staci of Contempo Jewels. Staci is a busy mom, who creates lovely jewelry and hairpieces. Enjoy a day in her life! 7:30 Is wake up time! Time to get my son and daughter off to school. I am not a morning person, so I may [...]

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Posted in Day in the Life of, Uncategorized | Tagged contempojewels, day in the life, etsy, handmade, Jewelry, PA, pennsylvania, staci egan, state college, team hip | 3 Responses

WearableJULES

WearableJULES

By nick on June 7, 2010

Hard metallic silver and soft vibrant felt.  It’s an uncommon combination but they look as if they were destined to be together. WearableJULES is from Juleann Benkoski, a recent graduate of Millersville University. She sums up her inspiration like this: When I first decided to become a full time creator, I knew I had to [...]

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Posted in Featured Artisans | Tagged art, craft, etsy, fiber, fine art, handmade, Jewelry, juleann benkoski, PA, wearableJULES | 2 Responses

The Haunted Hollow Tree

By nick on May 26, 2010

These amazing pyrographic works are from The Haunted Hollow Tree. Thanks to Jenny at Painted Lily for tipping me off on the HiP fanpage. What is pyrography? The art of burning images onto wood using a heated tool or a fine flame. Basically wood-burning. These works aren’t just wood-burnings but also mix in mixed media [...]

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Posted in Featured Artisans | Tagged art, craft, etsy, handmade, PA, painting, pyrography | 4 Responses

TeamHiP

By nick on May 11, 2010

Do you want to support artists you see on Handmade in PA? Well, now it got even easier. TeamHiP is an Etsy street team comprised of artists and makers featured on this blog. Below is a sampling of what you can find when you go to etsy.com and type in ‘teamhip‘ to find members of [...]

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Posted in Etsy Street Team | Tagged accessories, baby, ceramic, children, clothing, community, craft, etsy, fabric, fashion, fine art, Glass, handmade, Home Decor, painting, Photography, teamhip | 10 Responses

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