From 11/13 to 11/19, participating Etsy Maine Team sellers will be donating 15% of their sales to the Preble Street Resource Center, an organization in Portland, Maine which provides accessible, barrier-free services to empower people experiencing problems with homelessness, housing, hunger, and poverty; and advocates ...for solutions to these problems. You can find more information on Preble Street on their website. And you can watch one of their PSA’s here.
There are a few shops running some very cool contests/promos to coincide with our donation to Preble Street--including winning some awesome jewelry for yourself! Be sure to check out ALL the shops to find out who's doing what!
With 55 shops participating, you’re bound to find whatever it is you’re looking for (and maybe something you didn‘t know you were looking for!) As long as you make your purchase between November 13th and November 19th, 15% of your purchase will be donated to Preble Street. Below is a list of participating shops, arranged by category for easier shopping!
Jewelry
http://knitster23.etsy.com
http://junquerevival.etsy.com
http://littleputland.etsy.com
http://folkarttreefandangle.etsy.com
http://quenchmetalworks.etsy.com
http://dreabunny.etsy.com
http://lofteddesigns.etsy.com
http://karhumoon.etsy.com
http://willowandme.etsy.com
http://amaliarita.etsy.com
http://lindydesigns.etsy.com
http://cindyraspiller.etsy.com
http://seesoul.etsy.com
http://posystudio.etsy.com
http://glorijane.etsy.com
http://allsey.etsy.com
http://glassbeadexpressions.etsy.com
http://katesullivanjones.etsy.com
http://KindredImages.etsy.com
http://daytauro.etsy.com
Accessories/Bags/Purses
http://thebeadbag.etsy.com
http://bunnybaubles.etsy.com
Folk Art/Skrimshaw
http://folkarttree.etsy.com
http://rmilliken.etsy.com
http://lindalayden.etsy.com
http://bycoco.etsy.com
Sewn/Knit/Crochet/Felted/Woven/Fibers/Clothing
http://constantgalore.etsy.com
http://beckyrose.etsy.com
http://louisiana1966.etsy.com
http://moondogfarm.etsy.com
http://lizzyoos.etsy.com
http://prettysneaky.etsy.com
http://torits.etsy.com
http://anotherghostquilts.etsy.com
http://threebridgessewingco.etsy.com
http://treasurescents.etsy.com
http://magentaskystudio.etsy.com
Vintage/Supplies/Digital Arts
http://vintagejunquerevival.etsy.com
http://vintagejewelry.etsy.com
http://paigemaxim.etsy.com
http://vintageimagemadness.etsy.com
Dolls & Miniatures/Plushies
http://camelotstreasures.etsy.com
http://sarajean.etsy.com
Paper Goods
http://cozink.etsy.com
http://sockmonkeycards.etsy.com
http://purplebeanbindery.etsy.com
http://forgottenhues.etsy.com
http://ajoyfullife.etsy.com
Paintings/Drawings/ACEO’s
http://jamieribisi.etsy.com
http://discardedtreasures.etsy.com
http://bluebirdiesinger.etsy.com
http://suzannedrown.etsy.com
Home Décor/Ceramics/Pottery
http://malloryalisabeth.etsy.com
http://LaurieSpugnardi.etsy.com
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Etsy Maine Team Helps Support Preble Street
Friday, November 6, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS!
Monday, November 2, 2009
November Artist of the Month
Friday, October 30, 2009
Performance!
As mentioned in a previous blog posting, Etsy Maine Team member Coco and Gil Corral own and operate a performance space in Biddeford. Above is the next big show at the Hog Farm Studio Annex! Click HERE for more info. Great music, awesome people, and good vibes all around!
Workspaces: Flo Do Designs
Welcome to FloDo Designs. I inherited my love of hand crafting from my mother. I learned to sew at the age of 10 and have expanded that creative interest to include creating vibrant art pieces using experimentation and my own inherited curiosity.
As a fiber artist I thoroughly enjoy using mixed media to create unique pieces of art. I enjoy working with all forms of textiles, fibers, paints, wood, metal, beads and paper. From woodworking to doll and jewelry making, with the exception of soap and candle making, there is not a craft that cannot be done in my studio.
My studio space is set up with flexibility in mind. What may serve as a sewing table one day, may be my design space the next, or a production site on another day. As most of my crafting includes sewing or embroidery, I have configured my space to accommodate the use of 4 machines at one time. Organization is the key. My favorite haunts for picking up inexpensive storage items are office supply, hardware and dollar stores. Baskets are my favorite item for storage and organization of projects; this is very important as I usually have several projects going at one time. I am all about repurposing. The wooden boxes used for packaging Clementine oranges are perfect for acrylic paint storage and they stack easily. Clear acrylic containers used for mixed greens in the grocery store, once they are washed thoroughly make great stackable storage for small projects.
My office space is separate from my studio. It serves many purposes as well. I use it to digitize embroidery designs, manipulate photos, create greeting cards and meet with clients; this small space contains quite a bit. One trick I use to keep my spaces looking neat and tidy is to create a very simple fabric curtain hung from a tension rod on my bookshelves. The curtain hides mismatched storage containers, books and any other supplies I need readily available and makes the space look more coordinated and neat.
My inspiration comes from many sources. As an amateur photographer, my mind sees the world in colors and fabric. I automatically translate photos into 2 dimensional quilts and 3 dimensional fabric art. I find inspirational color combinations in magazines and catalogs and use blank books to organize pictures, swatches and articles for future reference and to keep my ideas organized. Cork bulletin boards are always covered with inspirational articles and colorful ideas as well.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
In the Press!
