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In the Spotlight: 2 Little P’s

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Mar 182013

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Introducing Cathy Prestipino, the artisan behind “2 Little P’s“.

Cathy grew up in coastal Virginia near the Chesapeake Bay. She creates her pieces using Precious Metal Clay. Precious Metal Clay originated in Japan in 1990, and is a crafting medium consisting of very small particles of precious metal mixed with an organic binder and water; made from eco-friendly, reclaimed silver. She uses 99% pure fine silver, sterling silver which is 92.5% pure, as well as copper in her designs. Metal clay is a really cool product. It is pliable so it can be formed or shaped just like any soft clay, either by hand; using cutting tools and molds, or by using different shapes, textures, and colors. She likes it because the possibilities are endless. Once the pieces are dried and sanded, they are fired in a kiln where the binder burns away, leaving beautiful, one-of-a-kind, precious metal behind. The pieces are darkened, or “oxidized,” with patina and polished to a perfect shine.

She started 2 Little P’s in 2009. So happy to say that they are growing by leaps and bounds. She and her family truly feel so blessed and feel it only fitting to pay their blessings forward. 2 Little P’s believes in the spirit of giving and have faith that everyone can make a difference, so they consistently donate a portion of their sales, or select pieces, to various charitable foundations.

She is a proud member of The Artisan Group. You can also find her on Etsy and Artifre – just search “2 Little P’s.”

What’s the story behind your company?
I am a full-time working mother of two who started 2 Little P’s with the hopes of being able to stay home with my children. The mission of 2 Little P’s is to create beautiful, eco-friendly, handcrafted, artisan jewelry that brings joy to those who wear it! I create unique, sometimes sea-inspired, boutique jewelry; each piece carefully handcrafted. Operating a small business is challenging. I work full time and currently operate this business ‘after hours,’ so to speak. It is always on my mind. I keep a notebook with me and jot down marketing ideas, product ideas, etc. And, of course, there is never enough time in the day to do everything I’d like to do! I am a one woman show (although my husband is now in charge of shipping)! I am a self-taught jewelry artist with an MBA who has a passion for creating beautiful things! I read and study incessantly in an effort to learn more each day. I design all of my promotional materials, my website, jewelry, etc. Women of all ages wear my unique, eco-friendly handcrafted jewelry.

I currently participate in local art shows and was recently asked to display my work in a local art gallery. I am enjoying just doing my own thing. The world is BIG and there are lots of talented people out there! I find that I truly appreciate good craftsmanship. I will always be learning and growing in my craft. I truly love and appreciate people who create. Everyone has their own spin on things which is what makes art so cool. Enjoy it. Create. Learn, grow, and appreciate it. Just go with it! It’s good for the soul.

What inspires you?
I am inspired by many things ~ God, my family (my children), nature…

What is your favorite product to make?
I like to make custom pieces. I have made jewelry for women who have lost children, cancer survivors, new mothers, grandmothers, business owners (logos on jewelry); I am so fortunate to be given glimpses into people’s lives. People share intimate details of their lives with me and I feel so humbled to be given an opportunity to make something that is meaningful for them.

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Artsy, eclectic, unique.

In your opinion, what’s the best part of being an entrepreneur?
I am afforded the opportunity to make my own decisions.

If you were to start all over again, what would you do differently?
Nothing! I just like to dive in and go for it! I get ideas and run with them but perhaps I would be a bit more organized!

Any advice for other entrepreneurs who are just starting?
Live your dream! And Network! Network! Network! I am fortunate to be a member of The Artisan Group. I learn so much from the talented members of this awesome group.

What’s next? Any plans for the future?
I am working on learning some new techniques. I love to learn so I am always trying new things.

Contact information:
Name: Catherine Prestipino
Website/Shop: www.2littlePs.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/2littlePs
Twitter: https://twitter.com/2littlePs
Blog: http://www.2littleps.com/blog

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In the Spotlight: Heidi Urbanski Jewelry

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Mar 152013

In the spotlight today: Heidi Urbanski! She started her adventure in glass in 2006. Ever since then she has been growing as an artist, eventually finding her love of jewelry design. Heidi uses the copper foil technique of stained glass to create her pieces. Heidi resides in State College, PA and sells her jewelry on Etsy and in retail stores through out the United States.

What’s the story behind Heidi Urbanski Jewelry?
My mom was a fabulous stained glass artist and jewelry designer. She made huge custom windows and I can remember watching her work in her studio when I was growing up. She passed away in 1996 and is my muse and my children’s guardian angel. I kept all of her supplies and it took me about 10 years before I could look at them without crying. I am self taught. The first thing I made was a hideous flower. I started out making Angel suncatchers and slowly began my adventure in jewelry design.

What inspires you?
My materials inspire me. I have a tendency to stare at all my stuff until an idea forms. I enjoy mixing metals and putting things you wouldn’t normally see together in a creation.

What is your favorite product to make?
Bling rings! I love making big funky rings!

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
Funky. Eclectic. Interesting. I was going to say awesome but I think I will let the readers decide that one. It is hard to describe my style! People either love it or don’t care for it.

In your opinion, what’s the best part of being an entrepreneur?
Making my own hours. I have 2 children so I create between loads of laundry and doing dishes and being a chauffeur and grocery shopping.

If you were to start all over again, what would you do differently?
I think I would have put more thought into my brand. Your brand is everything! The colors, the font, the name…. all very very important!

Any advice for other entrepreneurs who are just starting?
Don’t quit. Your market and niche are out there, you just have to find it. Don’t give up! I spend about 70 percent of my time pimping my stuff, and 30 percent making it.

What’s next? Any plans for the future?
I am a member of The Artisan Group and look forward to promoting my jewelry with them…Who knows where it will take me! One of my necklaces was chosen to be worn on an upcoming episode of The Vampire Diaries! I am very excited and thankful for that opportunity. For the future I just plan on creating new designs and growing as an artist. In this business, you have to grow and evolve or you will be left behind.

Contact information:
Name: Heidi Urbanski
Website/Shop: http://hurbanski.etsy.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/heidiurbanskijewelry
Twitter: www.twitter.com/hurbanski

*** If you are a successful artisan with an online store and fabulous products and would like to be “In the Spotlight”, feel free to submit your info. ***

In the Spotlight: Hunky Dori Boutique

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Feb 122013

Introducing Dori Fitzpatrick, the artisan behind Hunky Dori Boutique! Dori’s handmade products are very popular on Etsy so we asked her to share her story with us.

What’s the story behind your company?
Hunky Dori Boutique is all one of a kind hand crocheted hats and accessories designed by the owner, Dori Fitzpatrick. Dori came from a fashion background – starting with being a model for Elite Model Management in her younger years, to getting two degrees from the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC in the mid 90′s. After FIT she lived in NYC and and the Hamptons – finding fashion inspiration along the way. She met the man of her dreams in Montauk, NY and was married in 2007, which propelled a move to Saratoga Springs, NY. In 2011 Hunky Dori Boutique was born, along with her second daughter Livia. Not being able to find a fun and hip baby blanket, Dori went back to her roots and made one as well as a matching hat. She noticed how people loved the hat on her baby and decided to open an Etsy shop. Etsy took off, with the help of professional photographers using her hats as props, and she became a proud member of The Artisan Group – which opened up many doors. She has designed hats for Bethanney Frankel’s daughter Bryn, Denise Richards daughter Eloise, Alison Sweeney and daughter Meghan, and also has a hat appearing on the CW’s The Vampire Diaries. The hat is being worn by the main character Elena, Nina Dobrev, on season 4 episode 13 to air 2/7/2013.

What inspires you?
The ocean! I have a some great nautical hats – lobsters, crabs, sailboats, sharks and anchors. Nothing is more crisp than a good nautical hat! Also, I really get a lot of inspiration from shopping kids apparel. I look for color combos that could translate into a hat.

What is your favorite product to make?
My favorite product to make has to be my “I Heart Mom” hats and “I Heart Dad” hats. I love to think about the parents strolling their kiddies around in them. And how the kiddies are expressing their love without even knowing it or in some cases before they can even talk. I also love making my Women’s hat for The Vampire Diaries – it is really chunky yarn and super soft. It is made with a huge needle and is fun for a change of pace.

How would you describe your style in 3 words?
I’d say my style in 3 works is trendy, fresh, and classic

In your opinion, what’s the best part of being an entrepreneur?
The best part of being an entrepreneur is being my own boss. It is amazing the reward I feel when I sell a hat to someone or when I get compliments on my items. I take such pride in it. Also being able to work my schedule around my children – which is fantastic. I get to be with them all the time. But, it can be a double edge sword. I pull some late nights!! Something I never did with a regular 9-5 job.

If you were to start all over again, what would you do differently?
If I had to do it all over again I would have kept better records of my designs – sometimes I would make something and then realize a week later I didn’t write down what I was doing. It stinks having to try to make it again.

Any advice for other crafters who are just starting?
My advice to crafters just starting out is – keep good records – if it be for revisiting designs to make them again or for taxes. Also network – Facebook and Twitter (I am just getting the hang of it) are so important. The more your name is out there the better. Oh and photos – if you want to sell what you make – you need great photos. It is the first glimpse of what you have to offer – you have to have an eye catcher! Remember natural light is always better than a flash.

What’s next? Any plans for the future?
I have so much planned for Hunky Dori Boutique in 2013! For women – high end scarves made from delectable yarns – merino/silk blends, alpaca, mohair. They are going to be stunners…..and of course more hats! For Girls – I am going to make a few dresses for the Spring. New meets old – vintage inspired fabrics married with new fabrics. And for the Fall I will continue with my Boy Hat revolution! New hats with new felt designs on them. Locally – I am going to start to do craft shows this year!

Contact information:
Name: Hunky Dori Boutique – by Dori Fitzpatrick
Website/Shop: www.hunkydoriboutique.etsy.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/hunkydoriboutique
Twitter: @hunky_dori_btq

*** If you are a successful artisan with an online store and fabulous products and would like to be “In the Spotlight”, feel free to submit your info. ***

2013 Craftsyble Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

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Jan 212013

Valentine’s Day is getting closer and closer! Are you ready?

We handpicked a few products that would make perfect gifts for the one you love. Most of them can be purchased online; a few of them are custom made to your specifications. We hope you enjoy them all!

Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! And don’t forget to give us some comment love!

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Red & White Glass Pocket Magnetic Vase
BPR Designs
$12

Here is the perfect vase to handle those coming sweet spring flowers in your kitchen! Bright red glass vase has a lovely white heart and small streaky white “pocket” in it to hold water and few lovely stems from your garden! This one comes with two large craft magnets on the back so that you can attach it to your refrigerator and keep those beautiful flowers close at hand. Makes a great teacher gift! Measures about 4″ tall and about 2″ wide.

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Valentine’s Day Owl Decor – Plush Owl Pillow
The Owl Shoppe
$15.00

This plush owl pillow just loves to be loved! A quaint addition to your home, this adorable pillow will make a lovely gift for your child, friend, or sweetheart. Adorned with a heart patch, decorative fabric, and a small pocket for notes and keepsakes, this owl pillow is the perfect way to say “I love you.”

For a memorable proposal, slip an engagement ring and a note with “Will you marry me?” in its back pocket!

DETAILS:
• Owl plush measures 5 x 5.5 inches
• Wings made of decorative white fabric
• Pocket in the back holds notes, keepsakes, and small toys
• Stuffed with polyester fill

The Owl Shoppe will donate 10% of its profits to Lifewater International to help empower rural communities in developing countries to gain access to clean water and sanitation. Learn more about Lifewater’s work at www.lifewater.org.

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Pink heart wire wrapped artisan hand made necklace soft porcelain
Hecho Por Liz
$88.00

Beautiful wire wrapped on a hand made bronze wire frame

Austrian crystals- fresh water pearls

soft porcelain heart PINK

brass chain.

The pendant measures with tassel 4 1/2″

measurement of pendant alone- 2 1/4 x 2″

measures- 30″ long

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“Be Mine” Valentine’s Day Bracelet
Nair & Bjorn
$58.00

This bracelet is the perfect gift for that special someone.

It is made of an antique silver heart rose pendant collage topped with a BE MINE bubble pop accented with a single siam Swarovski cyrstal. The chain is an antique silver plated large cable chain with an antique lead-free silver plated clock toggle for the closure. There are 3 headpins with siam Swarovski cyrystal bicones, clear Swarovski crystal beads, Swarovski crystal rondelles and Swarovski crystal pearls. There is also a siam Swarovski crystal heart and gunmetal lock charm that adorn the bracelet along with our signature paw print charm.

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‘Lemon Drop’ Yellow Fluorite Gemstone Necklace
Hearts of Stone Jewelry
$90.00

Not all Valentines need be red or white, as Hearts of Stone has all colors of gemstones! And at Hearts of Stone Jewelry, everyday is Valentine’s Day! This bright and cheerful necklace is rainbow fluorite, which can be many colors but it’s represented here by yellow with splashes of lavender on the heart focal and large rectangles. Beautifully accented with amethyst rondelles, clear Swarovski crystals at the heart, brass flower connectors and hardware. This is one sweet lemon drop! Simple and elegant, perfect for gift giving.
Length is 23″, pendant hangs an additional 4″. Hardware is lead and nickel free, and made in a smoke-free/animal-free environment.

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Valentine’s Day Crocheted Heart Appliqué Boot Cuff, Boot Topper in Cream
Shore Thing Designs
$22.00

Super cute and totally fashionable boot cuffs! These boot cuffs will slip on and fit over your jeans, leggings or look awesome with a skirt! This color will match any outfit and is the perfect addition to rejuvenate your boots! Each cuff is hand appliquéd with a Scarlet Red heart that can be worn in the front, back or side of your leg. You can even wear them upside down for a solid cream cuff – so it’s like two boot cuffs in one!!!

Cuff size is 6 1/2″ wide x 6″ high.

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Heart Trail USA Necklace
bama + ry
$38.00

Perhaps your lover lives across the country, or you’re a mother with a child is a far-off state. Show them your heart is always with them with a sweet heart trail pendant this Valentine’s Day. Each solid copper USA cut pendant necklace is hand stamped with a sweet whimsy heart IN THE TWO AREAS OF YOUR CHOOSING with a dotted trail in between and finished and sealed with renaissance wax and jewelry shield to protect your pendant.
A NOTE ON PLACEMENT OF HEARTS: Due to the size of the heart, certain areas of the pendant cannot be stamped with a heart. This includes North Dakota, Florida, and several of the upper New England states. If you believe your area may be too small for the heart, please convo me to confirm. Also, Alaska, Hawaii, and other countries are not available at this time.

All findings and ball chain are oxidized and distressed COPPER.
Measurements:
Chain Length: 18 inches or 45.7cm.
USA Charm: 1-1/4 inches wide by 3/4 inch tall

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Hot Pink Bling Dog Lover Bracelet
For Love of a Dog
$95.00

Sparkling one of a kind bracelet for your favorite dog lady. This handmade dog lover bracelet includes gorgeous hand crafted artisan lampwork beads: a gorgeous 3 D pink heart with paw print, floral rondelle, pink 3 D dog bone, and sweet pink paw print bead. All hand wire wrapped with silver jeweler’s wire, along with chubby pink crystal rondelles and hot pink Czech pink dangles. Charming silver dog collar and dog bone toggle clasp! Bracelet will fit an average wrist; re-sizing is complimentary. Price includes free standard shipping.

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February 14 Greeting Card
Celebrate This and That
$2.95

Sweet pink and black valentine card for another day to say I Love You to that special person in your life.

Customize all parts of this folded card – inside and out, front and back – for free!

5″ x 7″ (portrait) or 7″ x 5″ (landscape).
Printed on ultra-heavyweight (120 lb.) card stock with a gloss finish.
Each card comes with a white envelope.
No minimum order.
May be available on Note Card size

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Pink Sugar Soy Melts
CT River Candles
$5.00

The perfect Valentine’s Day scent, Pink Sugar is a sweet and sexy scent. Think cotton candy, vanilla, caramel and bergamot with touches of orange citrus, strawberry and plum. These soy melts are handmade with 100% natural soy wax and richly fragranced. There are six cubes per package and each packages provides 40-60 hours of scent. Just break them apart and place one in a tartwarmer and enjoy hours of wonderful fragrance.

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Unisex Red Jasper Charity Bracelet
Jewels For Hope
$45.00

This leather cord bracelet is made with Red Jasper Stones. Perfect for both men and women! Give the gift of Giving Back with this stylish accessory.This bracelet was on display at the 2012 Emmy’s Gift Lounge! Portion of the profits will go to the Labs 4 Rescue. Look Great and Donate!

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Amy Butler Lotus Wallflower Zipper Pouch
Christine & Company
$10.00

This zipper pouch is handcrafted from Amy Butler’s Lotus Wallflower in Cherry cotton fabric. It is perfect for cosmetics, pens and pencils, personal products, eyeglasses or sunglasses. The pouch is lined with nylon which is water resistant and easy to clean.

Measurements: Height – 4.5″ Width – 8″

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Handcrafted Copper Rose
Thunder Hill Forge
$100

Gorgeous handcrafted Copper Rose. Beautifully designed, this flower will last forever! No spending $100 on roses that die within 2 weeks. Get this Copper Flower that will show your special someone that your love will last as long as this flower will.

Instagram: @thunderhillforge

Email for Purchase: Mike mike.asquino@gmail.com

Since he has no website, here is a link to a blog post about him http://jewelsforhope.blogspot.com/2013/01/valentinesday-gift-idea-handcrafted.html

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Pink Flower Shabby Chic Hair Clip or Brooch
Little Princess Pea
$15.00

This fabulous shabby chic hair clip is a great accessory to add to your spring or summer wardrobe! This flower is perfect for your hair or can be worn as a brooch. Made with a combination of Moda Fabrics in styles Lacy Dogwood Blossoms, Delicate Blossom Blooms, Dogwood Sprigs Petal, and Dogwood Sprigs Porcelai. A nice collaboration of white and soft pink colors. The center is a fantastic rhinestone embellishment that adds a touch of elegance. Flower measures approximately 5″ in diameter and is attached to a 57mm alligator clip. A wonderful clip that could be added to your hair, a purse or tote bag, or worn as a brooch. A great gift for your princess for Valentine’s Day!

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Tahitian Pearl Art Nouveau Earrings
Rayvenwoodmanor
$190.00

This pair of earrings designed by Rayvenwoodmanor was created exclusively for The Lifetime Television Series ‘The Client List’ featuring Jennifer Love Hewitt. Through the infamous celebrity gifting group, The Artisan Group, Rayvenwoodmanor was able to gift the Wardrobe Stylist of the Client List this gorgeous pair of earrings. Rayvenwoodmanor has created a Limited Edition of these Black Tahitian Pearl earrings…These handmade earrings featuring natural black Tahitian pearl measuring approximately 8mm in size. AA Grade pearl with little to no blemishes. Each pearl accents a brass vintage Art Nouveau style chandelier earring component. The brass Art Nouveau floral charm itself measures 16mm wide x 17mm long. Each earring hangs approximately 1 1/2 inches long from top to bottom and is finished with gold filled ear wires. Designed for a movie star and ready to give your Princess this Valentine’s Day!

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Fascinator mini hat hairclip DANICA
Fascinators First
Price: $ 39

Cute lovely gift for you cute lovely Valentine.

This fascinator is perfect for Valentine – as a very fun and creative gift and as a hair accessory for your upcoming party.

These unique fascinators and headpieces are all handmade. Each one is one of a kind – they might be similar, but never the same.

What you see is what you get! Bright red color 4.5″ round base is made of special millinery material – kind of artificial straw. It is embellished with chained rhinestones in golden color claws, a rhinestone decorated oversize button, some rose petals and feathers. Elegant swirls elements and long stripped cocktail feathers make it cute and elegant.

It is perfect as well for any wedding, especially “red” wedding – for the bride, bridesmaids and guests of honor.

It weighs next to nothing and kept super securely on your head by 2 alligator clips attached on the inside of the base.

Customization available at no extra charge. Different colors are available. Gift wrap is free!

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Orange Chocolate Roses natural perfume
Esscentual Alchemy
$150

Orange Chocolate Roses Natural Perfume by Esscentual Alchemy gathered all of my favorite smells in one bottle! I put together floral, citrus, and chocolate and melded them together with a rich base chord to hit those endorphin receptors with pleasure. This is one HOT scent! A delicate floral perfume, with a sensual center.

Perfume Ingredients: Labdanum, Ambergris, Benzoin, Cocoa abs., Gardenia enfleurage, Rose, Orange Flower, Ylang ylang, Bois de Rose, Bitter Almond, Blood Orange, Mandarin

Chocolate Orange Roses will come in a teardrop shaped glass bottle, with a glass stopper applicator. This bottle holds 1/3 oz of perfume. Chocolate Orange Roses arrives gift wrapped in our signature velvet hunter green bag, with a musical hang tag. The bottle of perfume is nestled in an ivory embossed box, with the dried pink rose, secured by the green dragonfly wax stamp. A ribbon of musical composition and ivory ribbon adorn the outside of the gift box.

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Copper filigree flower and pearl earrings
Catcophony Wearable Art
$32

Swarovski glass pearls in sage, copper and dark green cascade from an antique copper filigree flower. Earrings are suspended on copper French hook ear wires and are 1-1/4″ in length.

Artisans Represented at GBK’s 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards Gift Lounge

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Sep 112012

Exciting news, everyone! GBK’s Primetime Emmy Awards Gift Lounge is coming up in a week or so; The Artisan Group will be participating at this fabulous event. Here are some of the artisans who answered our invitation to share information on the products they will be gifting. Enjoy!

If you’d like to check out all the members of The Artisan Group participating to this event, please take a look at the Event Guide.

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Handknit Recycled Silk Jellybean Wristlet
$124

Made by: Rosy Toes Designs

Website: www.RosyToesDesigns.com

These beautiful little evening wristlets are hand knit from recycled sari silk yarn in a rainbow of colors, from a beautiful jade green, to a lovely snow white. The lining is crafted from sari silk remnants or peace silk, depending on my availability. The drawstring strap is a lovely hand dyed silk ribbon.

A perfectly lovely pouch that would do well as a bridesmaid’s gift, small bride’s pouch, wristlet at the prom, or an evening out. They are elegant in their simplicity.

The yarn itself inspired the pouch. I wanted to create something with just the right drape and a slight teardrop shape. I couldn’t be happier with how these jellybean wristlets turned out! You’ll also find that your pouch will gain in softness and beauty the more it is used!

Due to the nature of the yarn, each of these beauties is unique and a little bit different. No two balls of yarn used to craft them are exactly alike. The yarn is fair trade and spun by small women’s coops in Nepal and India. The new silk remnants are gathered, sorted, teased by hand and spun to create the yarn.

Nessie – Byzantine/Olivia Chainmaille Pendant with Czech Glass Bead

$40.00CAD

Made by: Jewelry by Saniki Creations

website: www.sanikicreations.com

Measuring 1.5″, our Nessie Pendant features the popular chainmaille weave variant of the Byzantine called Olivia. Each Pendant is made with Bright Aluminum rings and a sparkly wire-wrapped Fire Polished Czech Glass Bead is great worn for a casual or dressy look. Non-tarnishing Bright Aluminum is easy to care for, just wash in soapy water and pat dry with a soft cloth to bring back it’s shine. It is also 1/3 lighter than stainless steel. Available in colours: Amethyst, Champagne, Olivine, Sapphire-Light or Ruby

Isadora Necklace and Kate Bracelet

$350

Made by: Julie Ellyn Designs

Website: www.JulieEllynDesigns.etsy.com

This piece was specifically made to be placed on display for the Primetime Emmys Celebrity Gift Lounge Event to be held September 21-22, 2012.

The Isadora Necklace is inspired by the gorgeous Kate Hudson in How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, one of my all-time favorite chick flicks. Besides being a gorgeous color combination, perfect for Fall, the Lemon Topaz focal is unique beyond compare.

Necklace: Smokey Quartz with Lemon Topaz focal; 14kt gold-filled wire and lobster claw clasp.

Bracelet: Smokey Quartz with huge Beer Quartz rectangle focal.

Ocean Dreams Fine Art Print

$28

Made by: Maleah Torney Photography

Website: www.etsy.com/shop/maleahtorney

Ocean Dreams, a dreamy, nautical, 5×5 fine art photography print, professionally matted on a white background. This image was taken at Heceta Beach in Florence, Oregon by west coast photographer Maleah Torney. I happened to be on the beach snapping photos of the ocean, as I often love to do, and suddenly a large flock of seagulls flew into my picture just as I was snapping the shutter button! It was the perfect effect to add to the coastal feeling this image evokes. A dreamy and magical feeling that will take your mind away to another time and place of solitude.

Peppermint & Lavender Rose Designer Glycerin Soap

$10

Made by: Magic Senses

At GBK’s 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards Gift Lounge, celebrities and attending guests will receive one of either Peppermint or Lavender Rose glycerin soap bar. The formula is enriched with shea butter and aloe vera gel; it is very soothing and cleansing while giving off a creamy lather to moisturize and soften your skin.

Peppermint glycerin soap – Refreshing and stimulating fun. A favorite of those who need that zip in the morning shower to get them going before the first cup of Java.

Lavender Rose Glycerin Soap – Top notes of fresh floral, floral apple, muguet and nuances of grape. Mid notes of lavender, rose, gardenia and jasmine. The fragrance is completed with classic orange flower and musk.

Each bar of soap is unique and has its own personality; being handcrafted and imperfect adds greater value and fascination. The eye appeal and beautiful scent make it an excellent choice for unique and special gifts. More fragrances and designs available at www.MagicSenses.com

Collection of Designer Note Cards

Made by: BeezKneez Designs

Website: www.BeezKneezDesigns.com

Founded in 2008, The BeezKneez is a popular online paper goods shoppe specializing in completely customizable invitations, announcements, stationery, and other customizable gifts. With just a few clicks, customers are able to personalize the trendy designs to create their own designer products.

The BeezKneez will be gifting the attending celebrities at the 2012 Primetime Emmy Awards Gift Lounge, sponsored by GBK Productions, with a lovely collection of designer notecards, including Side Damask in aqua, Doodles in orange/lime, Giraffe Pattern in red, Confetti in purple, and Fashionista Chic in fuchsia.

Hawaiian Cane Sugar Scrub and Shea Butter Lip Balm set

$14

Made by: Shaka Soap

Website: www.shaka-soap.com

A 2 ounce size of our decadently moisturizing sugar scrub, paired with our natural lip balm in a jute bag gift set.

Our sugar scrubs are created with our special Hawaiian cane sugar blend, Hawaiian spring water, pure castile soap, shea butter, avocado oil, sweet almond oil, olive oil, and beeswax. To make it nice and thick we use palm derived stearic acid and vegatable derived emulsifying wax.

Our lip balms are made with shea butter, beeswax, and rice bran oil.Made in Hawaii with aloha!

White Topaz Sterling Silver Scrollwork Earrings

$145 (20% coupon available)

Made by: Jennifer Racette for Alison Julien Collection®

Website: www.alisonjulien.com

Elegant post earrings handcrafted of solid Sterling Silver, featuring 3.5 carats of sparkling White Topaz gems nestled in teardrop-shaped scrollwork frames. Designed and created by Jennifer Racette of Alison Julien Collection exclusively for the Official 2012 GBK Primetime EMMYs Gift Lounge. The design is timeless and classic and works well with office attire or after-five fashions, taking you effortlessly from daytime to evening. Available as a limited edition offering at www.alisonjulien.com.

Ohio Flint & Argentium Sterling Silver Pendant

$89

Made by: Angie’s Jewelry Design

Website: www.angiesjewelrydesign.com

The stone in this pendant is Ohio Flint, which is particularly distinctive because of its bright coloration. It’s found only along an 8 mile ridge in Southeast Ohio. For thousands of years, Ohio Native Americans used the flint from Flint Ridge to create stone tools. They traded them with other Native Americans across the continent. Archeologists have found them as far west as the Rocky Mountains and south to the Gulf of Mexico.

I was visiting family in Ohio a few years ago and took a drive across the state to visit Roy Miller, who owns one of the few Ohio Flint quarries. I didn’t get to visit the quarry, but I did see Roy’s work shop. Roy is a flint knapper – he’s well known for the spear points he creates. He uses the ancient technique of shaping tools by painstakingly chipping off flakes of stone. I walked away knowing a little bit about knapping and with some nice pieces of flint. I’ve since been back to see Roy and acquire some more of this beautiful stone.

Each stone is hand-cut, using lapidary techniques of sawing, grinding, sanding & polishing, so each pendant is unique. For a casual look wear it on a leather cord. Or it dresses up beautifully on an Omega chain.

Tarnish-resistant Argentium® Silver was used in creating the pendant.

Gipsy Warriors collection Fall 2012

55 / 60 $

Made by : Beads Of Aquarius Art jewelry

Website: www.etsy.com/shop/beadsofaquarius

Handmade Bracelet made of soutache ( silk cord ) & swarovski crystals , featuring , in the center , a shiny sunflower swarovski cabochon and glass beads in black , blue & swarovski crystals , czech glass beads gold plated chain maille with adjustable gold plated chain maille , sewed and backed with velvet faux leather .

This Gipsy Warriors collection was designed specially for the Celebrities swag bags – Emmy Awards GBK productions Gift lounge 2012 , and now available in my etsy shop.
Get yours before the celebrities .
perfect jewelry to wear every day .

Tie scarves

$35.00

Made by: Andrea Wagner

Website: www.andreadesigns.artfire.com

These TIE-SCARVES are a beautiful accent to any wardrobe that will add PIZZAZZ and give that distinctive accent to your outfit. They can be worn around your neck or around your waist as a belt.

The body of the scarves are made with different type of fiber as acrylic, wool, the borders were crocheted with alpaca , wool or acrylic. These are one-of-a-kind TIE-SCARF, the color varies from black, orange, reds to blue, each one of them are different styles. I have so much fun making them. The measurements are approximately 3 ½ inches width by about 60 inches long including fringes.

Handcrafted Gemstone Pendant Necklace

$72.00

Made by: Gretchen Hind Designs

Website: www.etsy.com/shop/GretchenHindDesigns

Gretchen Hind Designs gift to the press is a handcrafted necklace. It is made with hand-forged, hammered gunmetal hoops, and centered with a rare, solar quartz teardrop gemstone surrounded by pyrite. The metal frame is wrapped with pyrite, moonstone, and yellow jade gemstones. All stones used in this piece have believed metaphysical wellness properties such as providing clarity and strength and promoting positive energy, happiness and inner peace. The pendant measures approximately 1 1/2″ in diameter and 2 1/8″ long. The metal frame is connected with a niobium ring and hangs from a long, antiqued brass soldered link chain, with an extension. The necklace can be worn long or double wrapped.

This necklace is modern, hip, and full of energy. It is versatile and can be worn by anyone and with everything.

“EMMY” one of a kind handmade Bear

$50.00

Made by: Warm Heart Bears

website: www.warmheartbears.com

“Emmy” is a one of a kind bear created by Carolyn Robbins in honor of the Emmy Award Festivities, to be gifted to the Press. She is completely handmade of mohair and is pose able. Her stuffing is composed of steel shot, poly-cotton filling and lavender buds. Emmy sits upon her notebook to keep the important information she will gather at the Emmy Awards. The charms that are attached represent the life of the reporter she has been gifted to. She also has her press pass that allows her to attend the event!

Glam Bracelets

$45

Made by: Jewels For Hope

Website: www.jewelsforhope.net

Gorgeous Glam Bracelets! Perfect way to glam up any outfit from jeans and a t-shirt to your bridesmaids dress. Each Glam Bracelet is color-coded to one of the 18 organizations we support. At Jewels For Hope, everyone can Look Great & Donate!

Silver Midnight Bracelet

$55.00

Made by: Nair & Bjorn

Website: www.nairandbjorn.com/

The bracelet that I created especially for the GBK 2012 Primetime Emmys Celebrity Gift is the Silver Midnight Bracelet. It is a gunmetal finish parallel curb chain with an antique lead-free silver plated clock toggle, antique silver collage pendant, adorned with a mixture of Swarovski crystal beads and since we donate to no-kill shelters, our signature paw print charm.

Inspirational Secret Word Silver and Leather Bracelet

$59

Made by: 2 Sisters Handcrafted

Website: www.2sistershandcrafted.com

This handcrafted and hand stamped leather and silver bracelet, has been personalized with your secret inspirational word or name of choice. The silver is hand forged into a spiral to make the message one that needs to be twisted and turned to reveal. Choose to have your word of the year hand stamped in the font of your choice, your name or the name of a loved one. When the pendant is complete it is threaded onto 10 strands of premium, naturally died leather cord and is finished with a stunning, comfortable and easy to use stainless steel push clasp. Get what the celebrities are wearing.

Spiced Pumpkin Gift Set

$22.00 each

Made by: Bidwell Botanicals

Website: www.bidwellbotanicals.com

Put a little spice in your life with our exclusive Spiced Pumpkin Sugar Scrub paired with matching Spiced Pumpkin Artisan Soap, made with shea butter and enzyme-rich pumpkin pulp, spiked with clove and cinnamon. A delicious way to start your day. Packaged in our gift box and tied with a seasonal ribbon. Gifted to the stars at the GBK Primetime Emmys Gift Lounge.

The Cardinal Standout Print

$100

Made by: The Shutterbug Eye

Website: www.etsy.com/shop/TheShutterbugEye

This TTV standout photograph is a fine art print of red cardinal up in the branches. Pretty red, blue and black will add an elegant touch to your home decor. This ttv photograph is a 10×10 standout print and will be professionally printed on quality archival paper that produces rich colors and vivid details. A standout is a 1.5″ thick, lightweight Gatorfoam with a lightly textured black trim around the edges. Easel stand not included.

Gemmy Petal Earrings

$62.00

Made by: SunshineJewels

Website: www.sunshinejewels.com

My Gemmy Petal Earrings feature Sterling Silver Petals with Carnelian, Peridot, Blue Sapphire, Pink Tourmaline, Green Garnet and Amethyst on Sterling Posts. These are the same earrings that SunshineJewels is pleased to present as a special Press Gift in association with The Artisan Group for the 2012 GBK Primetime Emmy Awards Gift Lounge.

Shea Butter Juniper Aloe Soap

$6.00

Made by: Barefoot Bath & Body

Website: www.barefootbathandbody.com

A fabulous year around soap that exudes fresh and natural, and yet a slight woody note can be detected as well. Loved by both men and women, this Juniper Aloe soap features Shea Butter and is richly lathering.

Spring Into Summer Collection Coasters

Product price: $25

Made by: Nature’s Images By Design

Website: www.naturesimagesbydesign.com

Custom-made coasters featuring images from the Spring Into Summer Collection.

Aragonite, Copper, Wood, and Hemp Bracelets (unisex)

$17.00

Made by: Catherine’s Jewelry

Website: www.CatherinesJewelry.com

Eco-conscious, unisex, and trendy in style.

MINDNIGHT pendant necklace

$45

Made by: Katherine Song Originals

Website: www.katherinesong.com

Made with Swarovski crystal and gunmetal chain, simple yet elegant.

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Other participants include:

Helena Pion Photography & Design: Custom-made by me and YOU! Easily personalize my designs and/or alter the templates for free with just a couple of mouse clicks. Nothing like trying it out!
Website: www.zazzle.com/helenapion

Sienna Grace Jewelry: Handcrafted artisan jewelry inspired by nature, art, and my ever changing imagination. I offer easy to wear items to dress up everyday wear or that little black dress.
Website: www.siennagrace.com

Esscentual Alchemy: Pure natural botanical fragrances for those who want luxury. We create memory-making natural perfumes and colognes for women and men. Each natural fragrance is composed by hand in small batches for maximum olfactory enjoyment.
Website: www.esscentualalchemy.com

Kath’s Elegant Accessories, LLC – Kathy Messick launched Kath’s Elegant Accessories, LLC, in 2010. Kathy creates unique handcrafted jewelry designs with the goal that her creations enhance the wearer’s own personal sense of style. She donates a portion of her sales to support The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network in honor of her late Mother and Brother.
Website: www.KathsElegantAccessories.com

SimplyCaprine: At SimplyCaprine we believe that simple is best. Our goal is to provide you with affordable all natural skin care products using farm fresh goat’s milk from our own dairy goat herd. natural. simple. clean.
Website: www.simplycaprine.com

MadiBella creates custom boutique clothing for your little blessings ages 3 months – 10 years. We offer a new line with each season and also create custom items upon request.
Website: www.madibella.com

Uni Q Creations is a home based family run business that creates handmade items such as jewelry and accessories out of various materials such at metal, wire, gemstones, hemp, etc. Each of my pieces are Unique and my methods are self taught. I believe in quality, not quantity and the things I create are made with perfection in mind.
Website: www.UniQCreations.etsy.com

A Guide to Pinterest – Tips on How to Become Very Pinteresting – Part 1

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Aug 072012

This two-part series was written by our guest, Faith Marcus – the talented artisan behind Faith Marcus Designs. You can find her on Facebook, Twitter @FMdesigns and, of course, Pinterest!

Thank you for sharing these tips with Craftsyble readers, Faith! Your Guide to Pinterest has inspired us to work on Craftsyble’s Pinterest boards.

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I hope you will find these tips helpful in building a following on Pinterest, and driving people to your site! There are many marketers and bloggers now offering tips for brands, some of these may be covered in what I will share. This is primarily to help you build a following and to give you the basics on how to create a dynamic Pinterest profile.

I had heard about Pinterest when it was first in Beta, and thought it was silly. I joined in March of this year, and decided to pin just for fun. When I signed up, I had 19 followers. At the beginning of April, I crossed the 100 follower mark, and in mid July, I reached my first initial goal of 1,000. I now have (as of August 5) close to 1700 followers, with an average of 50 new followers daily, and continual visits to my website (which I track on google analytics), and sales! I hope my tips will help you to achieve the same results!

If you are new to Pinterest, and don’t have a good grasp on the basics, I highly recommend you go to “BootCamp”. This is a very insightful video series that will cover all you need to know to get started. Also, follow Jason Miles (search by this name and click on ‘People’ on Pinterest), he provides a lot of good marketing tips for brands. The initial video series was free, but this offer has ended. It is excellent, and highly worthwhile, if you are just getting started, and don’t know where to begin! There is also plenty of great free info on the site for brand marketing, if you don’t want to purchase the program.

http://marketingonpinterest.com/2012/03/05/pinterest-boot-camp-launched-but-its-not-too-late/

“Because storytelling, and visual storytelling, was put in the hands of everybody, and we have all now become storytellers.” — Levar Burton

● Unlike FaceBook and Twitter, where you can shout it out, and communicate with words and images, one of the most important things to understand, is that Pinterest is a site that people (the majority being women) go to be inspired, and to collect images that they enjoy. Your “job” is not to bombard your page with your products, but to tell your own story through images. This will, hopefully, lead people to your page, to follow you, and to find out what it is you do sell, and then will click on your links and visit your site.

● If your boards are all about you, or your brand, you will likely be considered “spammy” and not very interesting, nor Pin “worthy”, so be inspirational (and patient)!

● If you are just getting started, create about 12 – 14 boards. The boards should be varied, with depth! What are you passionate about? Photography, design, cooking, nature, travel, fashion? The possibilities are endless, but think about what you do sell, and try to build your boards from this “core”, before developing boards that do not relate to your product. So, for example, if you are a jewelry artist, you might want to consider well – known jewelry that you find inspiring, period jewelry, gemstones, etc. If you are a photographer, boards on nature, people, places. Where do you come from? Boards about places are great, and add some identity ! Consider each board a “magazine”, remember you want people to repin your pins, and to follow you! Be a visual curator ! This is the number one golden rule of Pinterest! Beautiful images get repinned! People who post exciting, beautiful content get followed — it’s really as simple as that!

● If you have a business name, use it! You will gain much more recognition as a brand with your business name, than your personal name.

Like Twitter, the more people you follow, the greater your chances are to be followed! Need some ideas for developing boards and finding people to follow? Let’s say, for example. you love the color blue, and would like to create a “Blue Board”. Go to the main search bar and type in blue, and see what comes up. Or use the category search to find what you are looking for. If you find a page that is interesting, and fits your style, repin and make sure you follow that person! If you have a follower, and they have pinned something you like, hover over the person they pinned from, and visit that page! Another way to ‘pick up” interesting people to follow. SEARCH is to the left of the Pinterest logo.

● Pinterest has its own set of etiquette, so do not repin more than 3 images from another page and not follow! Be considerate!

● Want to gain the attention of a cool or influential pinner? Then “like”, repin and comment! People who have tons of followers will not always see the comment, as the stream (on the left hand side is a bit time delayed, and only gives you a handful of recent updates), so do not be discouraged! Commenting and liking are not as “popular” as repinning, so this is one way to get noticed and stand out! Do not ask for people to come check out your page — be genuine! Check in with the people who do follow you, and see who they follow or repin from. This is to the right of your profile page. Or, scroll through the list of a popular pinner, and see who follows them. Another way to connect with like minded followers. If you are following someone with hundreds of thousands of followers, chances are they will not notice you, so stick with pinners whose boards and style relate to yours and go from there! Broaden your following list on a regular basis, as the more diverse your circle gets, the more interesting the content pool will be generated.

● Make sure your boards have “interesting names”, don’t just name a board, ‘cookies’, or ‘soap’ or ‘fashion’ or ‘things for my house’, try to come up with something a little more creative.

● Make sure your boards are categorized properly. This will help in others finding you by proper category. Also, using hashtags (the same as Twitter) in your pin descriptions is helpful. Check out the categories which are below the Pinterest logo. If you are adding a pin description, the source of the image is always best: ie, the name of the brand, photographer, etc. Avoid “cutesie” comments like, my daughter will love this, or anything too personal, that someone else will have to edit before they repin it!

● Rotate your boards so that your page looks cohesive, and make sure your cover photo is set with one of your most visually inspiring and dynamic pins. You can rotate your boards by using the “edit profile” feature (see screenshot — and don’t forget to save!). Freshen your page by changing the cover photo from time to time. If you were a store, you would want to change your window every once and awhile, right?

● Your own board should be in the top row, either in first , second or third position. Do not be discouraged if your own products are not repinned. It takes time for people to discover you, and products are less likely to be repinned, so be patient. Do not pin to your own board each and every day! I pin my own work maximum of three times a week, sometimes less! If you do not have an established following (at least 1,000 followers), I recommend that you have only one board for your work. If you are a photographer and a jewelry artist (or a soap maker and a stationery designer), make one board for each. Include your celebrity gifting and press in one
board (chances are no one is going to repin these, they are more for info and showcasing your brand). Make it the best of the best, and cohesive !

● The top two rows of boards are probably the ones that will have the most attention. Profiles with 100’s of boards can be overwhelming. Remember quality, and depth! To see your most popular boards and pins, check your stats with www.pinpuff.com and www.pinreach.com. Keep your less popular boards, or boards you are developing on the bottom. You can always rotate them at a later date.

● Look at your page with an outsiders’ ‘eye’ : do your boards flow, and look inviting? You want people to discover your board content, so give them a “visual reason” to do so !

● Do not make boards of family, friends, customers. etc, wearing/and or posing with your items. Or your pets, home life, etc. These photos belong in your FaceBook photo albums, not on Pinterest! People will not repin them (unless you want them there for your own personal enjoyment!) . If you create tutorials, then put them in a separate board, along with others that are a good “fit”. Tutorials and DIY are great boards to develop, especially if they relate to your brand.

● Don’t pin “tiny” images or ones that are so long they take up three or four columns. They are generally not repinned ! Try not to pin images with very dark backgrounds, they are difficult to see, and do not ‘pop’ !

● If you are pinning others work a board is fine, but, you can also pin these images to other boards. For example, someone who photographs nature, might work well on a “flower” board. If you have a board dedicated to products you love, or color boards are also a good way to vary who you pin and where. Try it both ways and see which one gets more pins.

● In order to gain followers, you should be pinning daily! Yes, make it a habit! At first it may seem daunting, especially if you are not following a lot of people, so pin outside the box! Use sites such as tumblr, google, twitter, blogs, and major websites to generate your own pins. And make sure pins that you originate have a clickable source. Do not just upload them from your computer (see the Pinterest guidelines for this).

● At the point when you reach several hundred followers, you should be gaining 3-10 followers daily. If not, then you are not active enough on the site. Once you get to 1,000 followers, your daily number of followers should have doubled, and now it gets easier, as, if you are pinning regularly, your following will increase accordingly.

● The best times to pin are morning (I am basing this on PST), between 7 – 9 AM, around lunch hours (12-1 PM) and after 6 PM. Marketing statistics will show you that many pinners are working, successful people, so these are the best times to catch the activity. It varies on Fridays (with a pick up of about 4 PM), and on weekends. There is a bit of a lull mid day, seven days a week, so try to pin during these times, if possible. Try to scatter your pinning time, some in the morning, some in the evening.

● If you have thousands of pins and less than a few hundred followers, it’s time to clean up those old pins and start fresh! Much better to catch followers in a brand new stream of activity. Very difficult to gain followers if you have 50+ boards filled with pins that have no activity!

● To price or not to price, that’s a good question. In my opinion, the price tags are tacky. I think it totally depends on what you are selling. Try it both ways and see what happens. When you do add a price, it goes into the gift section, under categories. 99% of all marketing reports I have read suggest this, but I have found the reverse to be true, so do what works best for you and your brand! Pins with prices may not get you repins, however pins with prices may get you more “clicks” via the gift guide. The best way to gauge your stats is with Google Analytics. (Sorry, I don’t know how this works for Etsy users).

I hope you have found this information useful, and that it will help you gain lots of followers and help you become a Pinterest rock star! I would love your feedback! Thank you and happy pinning!! If you liked this post, check out PART 2!
Faith

P.S. Please follow me: www.pinterest.com/fmdtreasures

Become a Member of The Artisan Group

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Aug 062012

Today I’d like to share with you fantastic news: The Artisan Group™ is accepting new members!! The Artisan Group membership is, usually, by invitation only. However, right now, you can apply online without an invitation.

The Artisan Group is an elite, close-knit community of over 700 talented artisans from all over the world who exhibit excellence of product, great product photography, impressive branding and online shop presence, unique products, an established online sales record and products appropriate (size-wise) for gifting.

Russell Hornsby holding a Seaside Soap bar by Magic Senses – represented by The Artisan Group at GBK’s Academy Awards Gift Lounge Feb. 2012

The Artisan Group introduces Hollywood to the best of the handcrafted movement. They do it by providing owners of artisan businesses the chance to gift their products to celebrities, industry leaders and members of the press through participation in major award show gift lounges.

The Artisan Group is looking for talented artisans whose handcrafted products include jewelry, bath and spa products, designer stationery and paper goods, crocheted accessories, children’s apparel and toys, ceramics, purses and totes, hand-poured candles, hand-bound books and journals, illustrations and paintings, hand-dyed scarves, fine art photography, hair accessories, pet accessories and toys, woodworked items.

If you apply and are accepted, you’ll have to be active and committed – otherwise your membership will be purged due to innactivity. So, only serious artisans, please.

If you ever wanted to put your product in the hands of the celebrities, producers or members of the Press, this is your chance! Please mention that you found out about this opportunity via Craftsyble.

Apply at WWW.THEARTISANGROUP.ORG.

P.S. Photo courtesy of The Artisan Group and Magic Senses ®.

In the Spotlight: The Silver Buddha

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Mar 192012

Today I am pleased to feature one of our supporters, Jasmine McCartney. She has always been a creative person so two years ago she decided to open an online jewelry shop. Her shop specializes in hand stamped personalized necklaces that represent the person wearing it. It can be customized with the persons name or initials or important dates. Many items in her store have an eastern spiritual flair with om designs and trinity circles and such. Her items are unique and interesting.

We caught up with Jasmine and asked her a few questions:

What inspires you?
I am inspired by Eastern Spiritual symbols and meanings. Symbols and words that represent harmony, peace, love and happiness. I then apply these in my jewelry to create beautiful pieces.

Could you please share with us your top 4 favorite products?
My top favorite four items are:
1. Copper disc with OM sign and black freshwater pearl.
2. Red wire wrapped briolette with silver initial disc and pearl.
3. Copper disc with the woed peace handstamped on it along with a stamped OM sign alongside is an old Tibet bead.
4. The Chakra necklace.

When it comes to your business, what has been your biggest achievement so far?
My biggest achievement this far is joining a wonderful group called TAG it stands for The Artisan Group. We create specialty gift bags to top celebrities at red carpet events such as The Oscars and Golden Globe Awards. Currently I am involved in gifting thirty earth friendly necklaces to a celebrity Earth Day event as well as a special gifting to Tom Cruise. It is very exciting and rewarding to be part of this very creative group.

Where can we find you or your products?
My products can be found at www.TheSilverBuddha.etsy.com as well as www.Facebook.com/TheSilverBuddha . I am currently working on my new website on Goodsie, it will be www.TheSilverBuddha.com, watch for it soon!

*** If you are a successful artisan with an online store and fabulous products and would like to be “In the Spotlight”, feel free to submit your info. ***

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