Geometrics in Motion bracelet by Virginia Stevens: Art is integral to life. The two cannot be separated. Wearing beautiful objects is a simple way to bring art into your life and to connect with it in a very direct and personal way.
Virginia Stevens enjoys working with metals and stones to bring out their inherently unique and striking qualities. Nature provides beautiful raw materials, and Stevens feels the artist’s drive to translate those raw materials into her vision... → Read the rest of this article
Erika Jurney
Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. She
loves the handmade and wants you to love it too.
Glam, retro, and plus size. I love it!
Hissyfit: Mainstream fashion got you down? Tired of hunting for vintage in your size? Well, ladyfriend, you’ve just found the cure for your “it don’t fit” blues = Hissyfit readymade & custom-made clothes, skillfully designed with retro flair & freshly handmade out of one-of-a-kind vintage materials = bringing retro style, recycling, & real (plus) sizes together (4ever).
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Erika Jurney
Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. She
loves the handmade and wants you to love it too.
Krista Leben is one of the loveliest people that I have never met. Although I have known Krista online for 8 or 9 years, we have unfortunately never had the chance to meet in-person. Needless to say, I was thrilled to reconnect with my e-friend about a year ago and to hear that her life had taken a creative turn. Since then, I have witnessed Krista’s move to Canada, her ever-increasing involvement in the Ottawa craft scene (through ventures such as The Craft Co-op and Wed by Hand), and... → Read the rest of this article
Rebecca Hadfield
If it stands still long enough, Rebecca will most likely glue something to it and then blog about it. Visit Rebecca's
Etsy shop, find her on
Facebook, and follow her on
Twitter.
I was very lucky to be invited for the Buyers Market of American Craft this weekend. This show is not open to the general public – only press (that’s me!) and buyers for stores, boutiques, and galleries that feature handmade work.
Two Sweet Peas by KnitKnit
This year, the event organizers made a concerted effort to invite the indie crowd to participate in the show. They sent out personal invitations to Etsy teams, offering shared... → Read the rest of this article
Tara Gentile
Tara Gentile is the editor of
Scoutie Girl - the blog with a penchant for the passionately handmade! She is also creator & editor of
Handmade in PA, a blog and online community that supports arts & crafts in Pennsylvania.
MOJOWORKIN: This is a popular design of mine. It is made entirely of stacked plywood. This chair is as comfortable as they come. It seats you low to the ground and at a comfortable recline. This is an entirly original chair design. You won’t find it in a friends home unless it comes from my shop. These have shipped out as far as Dubai. That customer purchased six to form a sitting parlor. These are heavy chairs; about 25 lbs. They come in natural or ebony. They are finished... → Read the rest of this article
Erika Jurney
Erika Jurney is the founder of Try Handmade. She
loves the handmade and wants you to love it too.
