*For a clickable version of this week's mosaic, please click here.
May's birthstone is the emerald. This week, Boston Handmade wishes those born in May a "Happy Birthday" with this selection of emerald colored items.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Monday Mosaic - Happy Birthday, May!
*For a clickable version of this week's mosaic, please click here.
May's birthstone is the emerald. This week, Boston Handmade wishes those born in May a "Happy Birthday" with this selection of emerald colored items.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Celebrate Mother's Day with Boston Handmade
by Jessica Burko of Reclaimed to You
Cozy Cottage Creations, Needle Felted Apples, sold as a set of 8 with a felted bowl
Elizabeth Brennick Designs, Poppy Hair Clips in a variety of colors
Cristina Hurley, My Mom's Favorite , Large Lotus Necklace with Peridot
Tactile Baby, Wood Number Set, natural set of hand scrolled numbers
Happy Mother's day everyone! This is my very first Mother's Day and I am delighted to celebrate it with my husband and my 8-month old son. It's definitely been challenging to continue working as an artist and as an arts marketer while growing into my new role as "Mommy" but I have been really lucky to be surrounded by other artist-Moms in Boston Handmade, and seeing how everyone makes it work has been inspiring to me. Check out these items made by Boston Handmade Moms:
Cozy Cottage Creations, Needle Felted Apples, sold as a set of 8 with a felted bowl
Elizabeth Brennick Designs, Poppy Hair Clips in a variety of colors
Tactile Baby, Wood Number Set, natural set of hand scrolled numbersSaturday, May 8, 2010
Starting a handmade wedding off right!
by Katy Brown of muchacha K handmade
Love certainly seems to be in the air here in the BH galaxy, and my life is no exception. My sweetie, Scott, and I are getting married this July 24th. When he asked me to marry him his next question was "What kind of ring would you like, because I know you, and I know you want something handmade and unique and I want you to have exactly what you want.". He also asked if I might know someone that I would LOVE to have make my ring...and my answer was YEEEESSSSS to getting married AND to the ring question!
Heather Wang is one of my very favorite local jewelers. She works out of the Western Ave Studios in Lowell, MA.
I know that I'm not really a "diamond" girl, so I was excited to be able to have something made that is beautiful but non-traditional: Worthy of an engagement, but not a typical engagement ring. When I went to talk to Heather, I told her that I was thinking about non-diamond stones and thought that a deep red might be perfect for me. It's a color that never goes out of style for me, one that I always come back to. She excitedly popped up and grabbed some gorgeous garnets that she had on hand...and a ring was born!
Heather drew great possibilities for me to think about and choose from and this was the ring that came out of that process. And because it's not a diamond, it was a great option for a couple that has already basically taken a vow of poverty by agreeing to marry each other (he's a musician and me, well, I'm me, haha).
In my mind, this was a perfect way to start off the planning of a wedding that will surely incorporate many other handmade elements, or locally purchased ones.
Love certainly seems to be in the air here in the BH galaxy, and my life is no exception. My sweetie, Scott, and I are getting married this July 24th. When he asked me to marry him his next question was "What kind of ring would you like, because I know you, and I know you want something handmade and unique and I want you to have exactly what you want.". He also asked if I might know someone that I would LOVE to have make my ring...and my answer was YEEEESSSSS to getting married AND to the ring question!
Heather Wang is one of my very favorite local jewelers. She works out of the Western Ave Studios in Lowell, MA.
I know that I'm not really a "diamond" girl, so I was excited to be able to have something made that is beautiful but non-traditional: Worthy of an engagement, but not a typical engagement ring. When I went to talk to Heather, I told her that I was thinking about non-diamond stones and thought that a deep red might be perfect for me. It's a color that never goes out of style for me, one that I always come back to. She excitedly popped up and grabbed some gorgeous garnets that she had on hand...and a ring was born!
Heather drew great possibilities for me to think about and choose from and this was the ring that came out of that process. And because it's not a diamond, it was a great option for a couple that has already basically taken a vow of poverty by agreeing to marry each other (he's a musician and me, well, I'm me, haha).In my mind, this was a perfect way to start off the planning of a wedding that will surely incorporate many other handmade elements, or locally purchased ones.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Craftland School Of Craft
By Beth of Elizabeth Brennick Designs
Reconstructed Tees
Take that plain boring tee-shirt and let’s revamp it for the summer! Learn how to use cut-off sleeves to create coordinating accents like flowers and more! We'll cut, add, and embellish using our own handmade appliqués and embroidery.
Course Fee: $35.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Date: Saturday May 15th
Time: 11:30-1:30
Craftland is located at 235 Westminster Street Providence RI 02903
I'm returning back to Craftland to teach easy, functional, and eco-friendly sewing classes. You can go to the Craftland site and sign up for my tee-shirt class and any of the other great classes they're offering.
Reconstructed TeesTake that plain boring tee-shirt and let’s revamp it for the summer! Learn how to use cut-off sleeves to create coordinating accents like flowers and more! We'll cut, add, and embellish using our own handmade appliqués and embroidery.
Course Fee: $35.00
Materials Fee: $5.00
Date: Saturday May 15th
Time: 11:30-1:30
Craftland is located at 235 Westminster Street Providence RI 02903
I'm returning back to Craftland to teach easy, functional, and eco-friendly sewing classes. You can go to the Craftland site and sign up for my tee-shirt class and any of the other great classes they're offering.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Pressbound at the Twist Fair in Northampton this Weekend (May 7-8)
by Melissa of Pressbound
I'm very excited to be participating in my first Twist Fair in Northampton, Ma this weekend. I have new products I'll be selling, including the below 3-color letterpress wycinanki cards, my wycinanki digital woodblock prints (both framed and unframed), and new pin-back buttons featuring the same wycinanki designs. I'll also be debuting these on Etsy soon too.
So if you're in the Northampton area or looking for a fun road trip this weekend, come visit me at table 128. (more below).
I'm very excited to be participating in my first Twist Fair in Northampton, Ma this weekend. I have new products I'll be selling, including the below 3-color letterpress wycinanki cards, my wycinanki digital woodblock prints (both framed and unframed), and new pin-back buttons featuring the same wycinanki designs. I'll also be debuting these on Etsy soon too.
So if you're in the Northampton area or looking for a fun road trip this weekend, come visit me at table 128. (more below).
Twist is a fresh kind of fair, showcasing original goods and art from 60+ talented vendors. Twist is held twice a year, in May and November.
$4.00 for adults, $2.00 for kids 6-12 Free for kids 5 and under.
Location
Northampton Center for the Arts
17 New South Street
Northampton, MA USA
Twist IV Show Dates
May 7 & 8, 2010
Friday May 7, 2010
VIP Reception 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Market Party 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Saturday May 8, 2010
10:00 am - 6:00 pm
$4.00 for adults, $2.00 for kids 6-12 Free for kids 5 and under.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
stART on The Street
by Jaye of Thirteenth Story
Please come and enjoy the wares of Bancroft Studios, City by the Sea Ceramics, and Thirteenth Story at the Worcester show called stART on The Street this May 16th.
Come join the fun, which includes over 135 local artists and crafters selling their handmade wares, performers, area restaurants, youth activities, organizations and more assembled on North Main Street in Worcester, MA. 11am - 5pm.
And its FREE!!
raindate is May 23rd
Please come and enjoy the wares of Bancroft Studios, City by the Sea Ceramics, and Thirteenth Story at the Worcester show called stART on The Street this May 16th.
Come join the fun, which includes over 135 local artists and crafters selling their handmade wares, performers, area restaurants, youth activities, organizations and more assembled on North Main Street in Worcester, MA. 11am - 5pm.And its FREE!!
raindate is May 23rd
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
23rd Annual Sheepshearing Festival, Gore Place
by Kerry of Khawkinspghoto
I went to the Sheep Shearing Festival at Gore place in Waltham with my friend Jaye. We hung out with friends and fellow artist, Nancy and her husband, Scott. The sheep shearing was really cool. It was incredible how much wool comes off the sheep. He used huge shears to cute off the wool and methodically worked his way around the animal. Hopefully, the sheep felt cool after this was done.
One of the reasons, we attended this festival was to check out the craft show that took place there. Fellow Boston Handmader, Bexx Caswell of White Sparrow Bindery was showing their beautiful books. (above photo).
I went to the Sheep Shearing Festival at Gore place in Waltham with my friend Jaye. We hung out with friends and fellow artist, Nancy and her husband, Scott. The sheep shearing was really cool. It was incredible how much wool comes off the sheep. He used huge shears to cute off the wool and methodically worked his way around the animal. Hopefully, the sheep felt cool after this was done.
One of the reasons, we attended this festival was to check out the craft show that took place there. Fellow Boston Handmader, Bexx Caswell of White Sparrow Bindery was showing their beautiful books. (above photo).
Monday, May 3, 2010
Monday Mosaic - Mother's Day Gift Ideas
Mother's Day is Sunday, May 9th. Don't have a gift yet? Check out these selections from Boston Handmade!
Top Left: Spun Cotton Vintage Inspired Party Girl by vintagebycrystal
Top Right: Mother of Pearl and Gold Choker by lushbeads
Bottom Left: Arizona Caramel Sea Glass Earrings by seaglassthings
Bottom Right: One of a Kind Scarf by pinksequin
For more great gift ideas, check out items from the Boston Handmade team on etsy.
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