Simplicity at it's finest...
One of my paintings found it's way into the home of Courtney and Richard Dyer. What a great new home!
All fired up!
We fired up the Kiln for the first time....
Me reading the directions....
Made a bunch of charms for necklaces and
didn't burn the place down!!!!!
Carol and Lala celebrating our survival!
Will post finished pieces later!
Me reading the directions....
Made a bunch of charms for necklaces and
didn't burn the place down!!!!!
Carol and Lala celebrating our survival!
Will post finished pieces later!
CPSIA news...
amend the CPSIA - help us!
Via Etsy:Many of our members are aware of the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) and the resulting sense of confusion sellers of children's items are experiencing. These sellers need to know how the legislation will impact their businesses and need to be informed.
The CPSIA is by no means a done deal. We are in conversations with the executive director of the CPSC, and they are listening to the micro-business community! Discussion is ongoing: makers and supporters of handmade and vintage items still need to voice concerns.
In light of this need for information, discussion, and feedback hinging on this important CPSIA issue, Etsy has launched a special temporary forum. Please post any relevant threads there.
Furthermore, for up to the minute info on the CPSIA, we would like to refer folks who are involved or concerned about the CPSIA issue to BuyHandmade.org's new blog, which includes resources and news updates. The Etsy homepage now proudly sports the new badge from BuyHandmade.org, reflecting the focus on this issue.
Please take the Buy Handmade Pledge and show your support for sellers of children's items by placing the badge on your websites and blogs.
AltCrafters!!!
The American Craft Council announced last week that seventeen makers have been selected to participate in the AltCraft section at its flagship show, The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore, February 27 through March 1, 2009 at the Baltimore Convention Center.
AltCraft Artists were selected from hundreds of applicants through a rigorous jury process. Some of our very own Baltimore crafters and artists will be part of the seventeen artists exhibiting!!!
“The Council is pleased for these talented artists and indie designers to be a part of this well-established event,” said Andrew Glasgow, executive director of the American Craft Council. “These makers illustrate the innovative techniques and materials of the burgeoning new handmade craft movement and, as the leading voice in contemporary craft, we recognize and celebrate these individuals.”
2009 AltCraft Artists at The American Craft Council Show in Baltimore from our area....
• Annie Chau of Imogene (Baltimore, MD)
• Shannon Delanoy of Sweet Pepita (Baltimore, MD)
• Allison Fomich of Tigerlillyshop (Baltimore, MD)
• Rania Hassan of Goshdarnknit (Washington, DC)
And be sure to check out the demo by Juliet Ames
of The Broken Plate.
Congrats ladies!!!!
Time to get down to bizzzznassss...
Are you crafty?
Are you in need of some business savvy?
BEST will be hosting its first business meetup at the Creative Alliance on Sunday, January 25th.
The meetup will feature roundtable discussions led by
Cynthia Blake Sanders, MD Lawyers for the Arts
Rebecca Cason, former director of the Buyer’s Market of American Craft
Jen Menkhaus, working crafter and one of the founders of the Baltimore Street Team
Nita Gale, web designer
Ariella Levin of Baltimore’s Best Bookkeeper and
Thomas Wynn, professional photographer.
Discussions will include legal and accounting basics; marketing, wholesale and pricing; and looking your best– on the web and in promo photos.
This is a great time to get connected with other local artists and crafters to make new friends
Are you in need of some business savvy?
BEST will be hosting its first business meetup at the Creative Alliance on Sunday, January 25th.
The meetup will feature roundtable discussions led by
Cynthia Blake Sanders, MD Lawyers for the Arts
Rebecca Cason, former director of the Buyer’s Market of American Craft
Jen Menkhaus, working crafter and one of the founders of the Baltimore Street Team
Nita Gale, web designer
Ariella Levin of Baltimore’s Best Bookkeeper and
Thomas Wynn, professional photographer.
Discussions will include legal and accounting basics; marketing, wholesale and pricing; and looking your best– on the web and in promo photos.
This is a great time to get connected with other local artists and crafters to make new friends
Details:
Sun Jan 25. 10am-2:30pm.
Adv reg $25, $20 CA & BEST mbrs.
Walk-in $30, $25 CA & BEST mbrs.
Includes lunch!
Click here to sign up!
Below...Business Time by Flight of the Concords.
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