Handmade Valentine: Something Unique For Your Sweetheart
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and I am on the lookout for that amazing idea for that someone special in my life. Valentine’s Day is the perfect opportunity to create or give a special handmade item from yourself or a local artisan. If you are looking for fun, unique places to shop, look [...]
The Upper Perk Art and Print: Handmade in the Valley
If you are looking for a cozy nook in the Valley to shop for handmade items, enjoy a cup of coffee, and maybe even take a creative class—then The Upper Perk Art and Print is the place for you. On my second visit to this store, I was greeted by Cheri, who runs the shop [...]
Ryann Thompson’s Photo Jewelry Keepsakes
Ryann Thompson, maker and designer behind Designs by Ryann, is a jewelry designer that I’ve admired for a few years now. I was first exposed to her jewelry through a mutual friend, who shared her work in polymer clay with me. At the time, polymer clay was my medium of choice, so it was only natural [...]
Geometry on Instagram
Instagram has introduced me to people and places I could never imagine. But to find someone just a short drive away in Philadelphia, who is also a fellow HIP contributor – making amazing things, made my heart jump. Ashley Bram-Johnson creates amazing pieces for her own ABJ Glassworks, from terrariums & boxes to lamps and [...]
Frankencraften – The Butterfly Effect
I promise I won’t go all esoteric on you, but I do love that theory and it’s implications. Not sure what it has to do with my latest post except for the butterflies and of course the “chaos”. These beautifully crocheted butterflies were bagged and on the shelf at Goodwill. Someone had created them to [...]
Handmade Gift Guide for Her
Looking to buy handmade this holiday season? Here is a gift guide for her featuring some lovely artisans from the PA area, with online shops for your convenience! 1.Chelsea Lawler – http://www.etsy.com/shop/chelsea3349 2. Kimberly Scola – http://chezsucrechez.com/ 3.Melissa Matarese – http://www.etsy.com/shop/ecomesa?ref=seller_info 4. Jen Gin – www.jen-gin.com 5. Rebecca Harkin – http://www.etsy.com/shop/chirpandbloom?page=2 6.Michelle Molesky - http://www.etsy.com/shop/MicheleMolesky?ref=pr_shop_more
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills Handmakes in PA
Camphill Village Kimberton Hills and my ArtyPantz booth are just a couple of the regular craft/artist booths at The Phoenixville Farmer’s Market on Artisans Day, the second Saturday of every month. I often stop in their booth to drool over, and TOUCH all the handwoven wares they offer, knitted with love. Working with the wool from [...]
