Fey Handmade is a beautiful shop, thoughtfully curated, to promote the fabulous works of many  independent designers.

“The company started with the belief that great design should be easy to find, and great designers should receive support for all the wonderful things they create.”

I agree, they should!  And this site does a wonderful job of it.

I am happy to now be a part of  Fey Handmade as well.    Go have a look!

And be prepared to get happily lost in there for a bit.

January 15th, 2010 | No Comments »

These are some of the new ornaments I was happy to acquire this year. I adore them all!

Crochet Snowflake Ornament from small packages

Full Moon Ornament from minouette

Fly Agaric Mushroom Ornaments from minouette

Set of 5 Miniature Mushrooms with wire stems from craftsty

Herbie the Hedgehog ornament from BeeLoveLee

I would have loved to have  photos of them on the tree for this post, but it’s 4pm already and completely dark. I can assure you though, they look fantastic on my tree!

December 14th, 2009 | No Comments »

August 28th, 2009 | No Comments »

Shayli Vere is a Canadian paper artisan and photographer. A recipient of several art, photography, film, media and paper grants, she explores creativity on many levels. In this post I am spotlighting her beautiful pulp painting pieces.  The feeling and texture she accomplishes is just beautiful.

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August 25th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

1. Guests For Tea Locket Necklace from Locket2You

2. Adaline Brown Flower Strap Sandal from Alternative Outfitters

3. Tara Checks Wrap Dress from Matta

4. Woven Beige Satchel from Engage Green

August 24th, 2009 | No Comments »

Paper Works of Art, Drawings & Prints – Ashes & Milk.

Oiseaux de la France - Grande Gris

Pierres Graphiques 2009

Architecture of Nature - Calligraphic Pair

Hemp Carry All

June 16th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I’ve been hoping for some time now for a complete list of online venues for selling handmade and Found Handmade has compiled a great one, complete with rankings!

Check it out.  [link]

I know they’ve been coming out of the woodwork lately and I’ve heard of many of these, but I had no idea there was that many!

p.s. balanced. can now also be found on FoundHandmade.com

Just ’cause, you know.

January 10th, 2009 | No Comments »

From Shophandmade:

That’s right. ShopHandmade is putting up an incredible handmade event for the first time on the internet.

Starting November 28, the website transforms into a giant sale page.

For 6 days only!

So grab your shopping list and get in front of the queue. Score the best deals from over 2,000 talented artisans! Before somebody else does!

Clothes, jewelry, toys, decoratives, furnishings, spa products…more than 12,000 imaginative gift ideas for everybody on your list.

Have fun! Enjoy the surprises!

And mark the sale dates on your calendar: November 28 – December 3.

Have a unique Holiday this year! Have a Handmade Holiday this year!

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Now, I am all about sales and promoting sales. BUT, I don’t know how shophandmade can make the claim that they are the first ever handmade site to offer a sale. Dawanda has sales often, in fact, they are having one right now! Which I just posted about , um, yesterday. Am I being fussy?

Of course, I’m not trying to deter anyone from partaking in this sale. Please, go shop! I just thought it should be pointed out. Share the love.

November 28th, 2008 | No Comments »

Ah, you know I love a giveaway! Modish is at it again with a truly RAD opportunity -

The November November Giveaway!! (part two!).

Look at all that great stuff! She always has amazing contributors. Head on over there for the full list of rules and get to entering! This contest IS open to international residents. Woop woop!

November 23rd, 2008 | No Comments »

o0o0o! I am LOVING the new design options on offer over at Spoonflower. They’ve recently introduced a half-step and a half-brick option and they are both fabulous!

I’ve had some images that just didn’t look quite right with the previous options, but with these, well, I’m in love.

Here’s one of mine with the half-brick in 2 yards.

November 20th, 2008 | No Comments »