Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day
Wishing all you crafty moms out there a wonderful mother's day! With love, Boston Handmade
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Marketplace 2011: Save The Date!
Join us for the 4th Annual Boston Handmade Marketplace in Union Square SomervilleSaturday, July 30th (rain date July 31), 3-7pm
Be there for the handmade goodness and stay for the craft demonstrations, live music, and to support your local artists and artisans.
Thank you to the Somerville Arts Council for your support!
For more info and direction to this great annual event visit: bostonhandmade.org
Friday, May 6, 2011
Just Desserts
By Nancy of nancyrosetta
JUST DESSERTS
a Sweet Show
Tonight, May 6th 6-8pm
In an open-call to local artists, Gallery9 requested artists to consider the phrase "Just Desserts".
Cupcake by Ann Gorbett
All work displayed is for sale with 20% donated to the Norwood Food Pantry. An opportunity to add or begin your art collection and support local artists.
Wine, sweets, friends and
affordable artwork.
Sundae by Frank Quinn
Invest in your soul. BUY ART.
Thursday, May 5, 2011
The Perfect Gift
by Nancy of nancyrosetta
What do you give the person who has everything? Or rather, the person who gets what he wants the minute he knows he wants it?
A commissioned portrait of course!
I found artist Sharie of ShariesCraftworld through a post on Regretsy(specifically this one), and the minute I read it, I knew I had to have one as well. Part folk art, part cartoon, and totally 3D, Sharie really knows how to make people smile with her art. Her medium is polymer clay and lots of shellac, and lots of love (I made that up, but I feel the love, so I said it).
Is it fair to give your husband something that you want for his birthday? It is when you get a reaction like this! <---click that to see 43 seconds of fantastic reaction!
Not only do I LOVE this portrait, Scott says its one of the best gifts he's ever received! The second we got home from his Birthday Dinner Party he hung it up right away! Thanks Sharie!
What do you give the person who has everything? Or rather, the person who gets what he wants the minute he knows he wants it?
A commissioned portrait of course!
I found artist Sharie of ShariesCraftworld through a post on Regretsy(specifically this one), and the minute I read it, I knew I had to have one as well. Part folk art, part cartoon, and totally 3D, Sharie really knows how to make people smile with her art. Her medium is polymer clay and lots of shellac, and lots of love (I made that up, but I feel the love, so I said it).
I sent her this picture of my husband Scott and I
And this is the finished portrait.
Framed by my very talented entrepreneur sister, Julie of Custom Art Framing & Gallery 9
Is it fair to give your husband something that you want for his birthday? It is when you get a reaction like this! <---click that to see 43 seconds of fantastic reaction!
Not only do I LOVE this portrait, Scott says its one of the best gifts he's ever received! The second we got home from his Birthday Dinner Party he hung it up right away! Thanks Sharie!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
New BH Items on Etsy
Here are some recent listings on Etsy created by Boston Handmade members. Time to do some spring shopping!
This is My Happy Place, Hand Embroidery by the Merriweather Council
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
The Record: Contemporary Art and Vinyl
by Lucie of Lucie Wicker Photography
From April 15 until Sept 5, 2011, the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston will be exhibiting works of art created using or inspired by vinyl records. The ICA is the first museum to host an exhibit focused on vinyl and I'm really looking forward to checking it out. 41 artists from all over the world created the 99 pieces on display. This was taken from the ICA website:"Bringing together artists from around the world who have worked with records as their subject or medium, this groundbreaking exhibition examines the record's transformative power from the 1960s to the present.
Through sculpture, installation, drawing, painting, photography, sound work, video and performance, The Record combines contemporary art with outsider art, audio with visual, and fine art with popular culture."
Who wants to go?!
Monday, May 2, 2011
A Tribute to Moms - in Spring Green
Curated by Lynne of Cozy Cottage Creations
1. Mother's Day Hand Embroidery in 3 inch Hoop , by Merriweather Council
2. Sunshine Onesie , by Elizabeth Brennick Designs
3. Starburst - 220 yards of Peruvian Highland Wool , by Lady Dye Fiber Arts and Designs
4. Dandelion 8x10 Photo Print , by Lucie Wicker Photography
5. 17 Wishes original miniquilt , by Reclaimed to You
6. Emerald and Lime Green Paisleys Purse Hook , by MaJenta Designs
7. Boat , by Arthur Halvorsen
8. My Mom's Favorite, Large Lotus Necklace with Peridot , by Cristina Hurley
9. art nouveau - heart bookplates by cricicis design
1. Mother's Day Hand Embroidery in 3 inch Hoop , by Merriweather Council
2. Sunshine Onesie , by Elizabeth Brennick Designs
3. Starburst - 220 yards of Peruvian Highland Wool , by Lady Dye Fiber Arts and Designs
4. Dandelion 8x10 Photo Print , by Lucie Wicker Photography
5. 17 Wishes original miniquilt , by Reclaimed to You
6. Emerald and Lime Green Paisleys Purse Hook , by MaJenta Designs
7. Boat , by Arthur Halvorsen
8. My Mom's Favorite, Large Lotus Necklace with Peridot , by Cristina Hurley
9. art nouveau - heart bookplates by cricicis design
Sunday, May 1, 2011
April Showers Bring May Flowers
by Kerry of Kerry Hawkins Photography
These are my spring selections of flowers from Members of Boston Handmade
1. Lotus Necklace by Cristina Hurley
2. Poppy Hair Clips by Elizabeth Brennick
3. Pink Flower Pendant by Kerry Hawkins
4. Peony Postcards by Cricicis
5. Keychain by MaJenta Designs
6. Cherry Blossom Brooch by Stray Notions
Enjoy your spring!
1. Lotus Necklace by Cristina Hurley
2. Poppy Hair Clips by Elizabeth Brennick
3. Pink Flower Pendant by Kerry Hawkins
4. Peony Postcards by Cricicis
5. Keychain by MaJenta Designs
6. Cherry Blossom Brooch by Stray Notions
Enjoy your spring!
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