Designs by Timarie

Stop by the Waltz-Astoria, Sunday December 2, to pick up your unique handmade gifts. Stained glass necklaces, hand printed items and other noteworthy creations.

Here's a small preview!

KING POPCORN at HANDMADE HOLIDAY!

Please visit me at Waltz on December 2nd at the Astoria Craft Collective Handmade Holiday craft show. King Popcorn is a collection of hand embroidered greeting cards and wall pieces, a truly unique gift for anyone. Peruse through my Etsy shop for a mini-preview!

Find Sprout Jewelry at Handmade Holiday!

Funky, organic silver shapes are a Sprout Jewelry signature. Sprout will be debuting some new pieces at the December 8th handmade holiday. Heres a little sneak preview:

Come check out more Sprout pieces at Handmade Holiday!

Buy Handmade this Holiday Season

Everyone everywhere should take the above pledge to combat impersonal, mass-produced, overpriced gifts made at low cost in another country by some murky corporation. Most people know that is where a lot of stores' products come from, but in the mid-December time crunch, most of us end up buying what is easily found.
The trick to avoiding the mall this year is to find out where to buy these elusive handmade gifts that can't be picked up just anywhere. So when a blog, like this one, mentions a craft show in the area, it's a golden announcement to be marked on your calender. It feels truly satisfying to buy a beautiful one-of-a-kind item from an artist sitting in front of you. This is the feeling of community, and the unique glow that comes from valuing someone else's creation. No one makes and sells handmade items who doesn't truly love their craft. I know what this sounds like, but this passion is the secret recipe in every handmade gift, and (along with the global-economic factors) why this pledge is worth keeping. So don't forget to come by the Astoria Craft Collective's Handmade Holiday at Waltz on December 2nd, especially if you're already in the area.

It's cold but come & get 'em while they're hot!

Scarves, long-sleeved tshirts, handbags, tote bags, and other fun accessories for the cute gals & ladies in your life! Available exclusively at www.bsharpedesigns.com, www.bsharpedesigns.etsy.com, and at the Astoria Craft Collective's HANDMADE HOLIDAY event at Waltz Astoria on December 2!

ACC Features: Elsie Q

Elsie Q is an Astoria-based clothing and accessories line that features silk screened designs and handmade embellishments. In addition to funky purses, unique adult clothing and crocheted hats, Elsie Q is known for unique designs for babies and kids.

Look for Elie Q at Astoria Craft Collective's Handmade Holiday on Dec 2nd!

Holiday Shopping with ACC!

Sprout Jewelry Debuts Brand New Creations This Weekend!

Funky geometric rings cast in silver. Urban adornments in leather, glass, and snake skin. Whimsical bubbles of sterling strung from chain. Sprout Jewelry's newest line of earrings, rings, and necklaces are playful, while still maintaining an urban edge.

Come visit Sprout Jewelry this weekend at the Astoria Craft Collective Trunk Sale!

Bsharpe brings her urban clothesline to the ACC Trunk Sale!

Countdown! The Astoria Craft Collective Trunk Sale is this Saturday!

Here's a little preview of the goodies offered by Bsharpe Designs. Bsharpe will be selling bags, tees and undies-- plus some cool glass jewelry!

Don't miss it!!

Crafty things on my summer calendar...

Hey all,
I've made it one of my goals to have a cheap, awesome summer making the most of the great outdoor/cheap/fabulous things the city has to offer.


Mondays from 2-3:30pm in Bryant Park- free knitting classes sponsored by Knit New York (a hip boutique in the Union Square area with great yarn and yummy treats). These classes are running from June 11 thru September 24. You must call the RSVP a spot, but it looks like all levels are welcome. I haven't made it yet, but it's definitely on my to-do list and I'd love some company.

More info on the Bryant Park website
Also, the Knit New York website


Also, on knitting... this is in my YouTube top five list.
The Last Knit

The ACC Blog is Born!

The Astoria Craft Collective is just way too fabulous to NOT have a blog! How else are we suposed to let people know what we're up to, what we've created lately, and how life in Astoria is treating us??

Please check back often, as we'll soon be filling up this blog with ACC updates.

The first thing you need to know is that ACC is having their first ever trunk sale on Saturday, July 21st. More details will be posted soon, so save the date and come visit us in Astoria!