By nick on September 1, 2010
Two weeks ago, I wrote about 7 things to not talk about during a craft show. Not sure what to say? Here’s the simple list of things to help get through a weekend: Hello, good morning or good afternoon – Make eye contact (always eye contact) and say a simple hello to break the ice. [...]
Posted in Events, Tips, Uncategorized | Tagged craft show, craft shows, etiquette, Events, PA, Tips
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 [...]
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
By michelle on August 20, 2010
One of the first PA artists I became acquainted with is Alicia of Weezawear. Her positive attitude, talent, and support of other artists is quite amazing. I am so pleased to have gotten to know Alicia and have her as a member of the HiP Team. Here are some of her creations: Happy Birds in [...]
Posted in Etsy Street Team, Uncategorized | Tagged accessories, handmade, PA, weezawear
By nick on August 18, 2010
Margaux Kent, of Philly, makes lovely jewelry under the business name Peg and Awl (still under The Black Spot Books on Etsy) out of all sorts of reclaimed materials. She and her husband Walter were recently featured in a slideshow on the New York Times website titled ‘Suddenly, the World is Their Market.’ I was struck [...]
Posted in Featured Artisans, Uncategorized | Tagged books, handmade, Jewelry, leather, margaux kent, necklace, PA, peg and awl, philly, the black spot books, walter kent
By kate on August 17, 2010
Do you know about artist Mark Dion? Remember the feeling [or try to imagine it] when someone grabs you by the ankles and turns you upside down and shakes you? That’s Mark Dion. The messages in his work may be familiar- but consider his approach. Big! His work examines the ways in which dominant ideologies [...]
Posted in Featured Artisans, Fresh is | Tagged art:21 ecology, handmade, installation, mark dion, mildred's lane project, PA, pennsylvania
By nick on August 14, 2010
I really enjoyed stumbling upon this work. So clever, so clean, concise and lovely. Check out the hisss etsy shop.
Posted in Featured Artisans | Tagged handmade, hisss, illustration, PA
By nick on August 12, 2010
Are you making or assembling? The difference may change the way you should think about your work. Buying ready-made parts and splicing them together may not be enough. You may need to start tinkering with the individual parts and decide: what else can you change? what else can you alter? where is the line between [...]
Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged assemblage, assembled, handmade, PA
By ellie on July 21, 2010
This month I’m excited to interview Jessica Crane, a Pennsylvania-based jeweler/metalsmith. I adore Jessica’s creations, which are crafted in metal to create wearable art pieces in simple, versatile and unique designs. Jessica works primarily in sterling silver and employs textures, colored enamel and pierced designs for a truly unique look. Jessica started crafting as a [...]
Posted in Featured Artisans | Tagged handmade, Jessica Crane, Jewelry, metalsmith, PA, sterling silver
By kate on July 20, 2010
Isn’t it amazing how much creativity and ingenuity children have? They can do unbelievable things. Getting them to tap into it is another matter; I totally understand that. For this moment – I’m going to celebrate their great imaginations. Where is your favorite place to find handmade kids stuff ? Whimsical Cottage Playhouse- Made from [...]
Posted in Fresh is | Tagged handmade, Joes Toy Box, kids, oa, PA, SqrlBee, Valnotte Studio
By nick on July 18, 2010
My name is Layne Freedline. I am a prefessional jewelry artist. I opened Layne Designs in 2008 to serve as a label for all of my handmade jewelry when I decided to take the leap of faith to open my own workshop in Philadelphia and make jewelry on a full time basis. I’ve been fascinated [...]
| Tagged gems, handmade, Jewelry, layne designs, layne freedline, metal, metalsmithing, PA, philadelphia, philly
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