Wednesday, November 28, 2007

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!






Wednesday, November 21, 2007

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!


HANUKKAH CARD
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HOLIDAY CARD
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Tuesday, November 20, 2007

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!


Sunday, November 18, 2007

Buy Handmade this Holiday Season

I Took The Handmade Pledge! BuyHandmade.org

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!

Saturday, November 17, 2007

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!