New to the Indie Goodness Giveaway?
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: aquatic hand knit wrist cuff from tickled pink knits, $25
: for the bird earrings from beads in the belfry, $20
: coconut mango skin stick & pucker stick from rinse soap, $12
: doodlespark notecard set from loop, $15
New to the Indie Goodness Giveaway?
Get the details and enter here.
this industrial engineer capitalized on her skillset by trade and her passion for all-things-designed to create her striking sterling silver collections. as she explained, both vocations are essentially the same thing: designing 'little architecture.' when you look at her jewelry through that lens, it's easy to see how she manipulates shape and space into a structure that evokes mood and movement. she also offers necklaces, rings and earrings. try to contain yourself! Indie Artist: Andrea Panico
$178-242 from pico
Welcome to Scoutie Girl's 1st Indie Goodness Giveaway!
24 talented indie designers & artists have graciously donated an item from their fabulous handmade collections - a total value of $547! That means you, and I'm talking to you, have 24 opportunities to enter and 24 chances to win! Get outta town? No way, you say? Yes way, I say. 24 chances to win!!! Scroll down to get the details....
Ah, you made it! Wasn't sure you'd get past that image of loveliness, but you did. Good job.
Now here's what you have to do:
Repeat as many times as you like for each designer listed, make a separate comment for each one, and you're entered each time. There are your 24 opps to win this incredible bounty of handmade goodness, valued at $547!
The Scoutie Girl Indie Goodness Giveaway ends Wednesday, May 14th at midnight. All entries must be rec'd by then to be eligible. One winner will be drawn - selected by a random number generator.
***You will not be added to a mailing list when you comment, but you must leave your email with your comment so I can get in touch with you if you win (emails are NOT posted publicly).***
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: aquatic hand knit wrist cuff from tickled pink knits, $25 : for the bird earrings from beads in the belfry, $20 : coconut mango skin stick & pucker stick from rinse soap, $12 : doodlespark notecard set from loop, $15 | |||
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: peachy pink lucite earrings from shy siren, $22 : green love monster from bunny with a toolbelt, $40 : handmade stationery from caroline blum, $16 : silver dizzy ring from wired originals, $24 | |||
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: 'wisdom' silkscreened t-shirt from delicious tees, $25 : 'journey' necklace from hazelnut cottage, $46 : retro button hairpins from a la mode, $10 : 'believe' paper collage wall square from milkshake crafts, $20 | |||
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: cupcake crumbs notecard set from just jenn designs, $8 : sweets for mommy watering can from kind living designs, $10 : sixties swirl earrings from charming sam studio, $28 : gardener's soap gift set from boh bon soap company, $10 | |||
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: paper magnet & assorted notecards from posh peacock, $32 : 'one-winged bird' print from the flashbulb, $16 : amy butler fabric wristlet from pockets of sage, $12 : lampwork beaded earrings from happy shack designs, $19 | |||
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: 'abigail' earrings from coquito designs, $38 : custom fabric handbag from daisy janie, $65 : sweet melon button ring from crazy dreams studio, $24 : vintage-map bag tag from plays with mud, $10 | |||
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Thank you for supporting independent designers and artists!
1. hi there giraffe onesie from harrilu, $20
2. doggie love long-sleever from makrista baby, $22
3. bad apple tee from mighty politey, $20
4. big wheel fabric applique onesie from wonder threads, $38
5. may you always have balance tee from evoke baby, $22
6. organic animal burst tee from red prairie press, $20
{image copyright 2008 renee garner, wolfie and the sneak. all rights reserved.}
artist (and passionate gardener) Renee Garner, wolfie and the sneak, has a contagious, hope-filled positivity about her, and it comes through in her artwork and most every other endeavor she undertakes. here is a shining example...she recently read about hopeREVO - a project where encouraging notes are hidden around NYC (or anywhere) to be randomly found and, thus, inadvertently inspiring someone. Renee decided to jump on board with her own version of this simple act of inspiration: she created these cheerful & enchanting cards that she'll print and place in various locations throughout her own fine city. while they are not for sale, she has lots of other artwork that is! here are a few spots to find her: her etsy shop, modish and indie fixx. for more info on hopeREVO and its founder Krystyn Heide, see here. to see more examples of how others are spreading the hope, see the hopeREVO flickr pool.
Happy Thursday!
SG
the word 'winsome' came to mind as soon as i saw these lovelies. so refreshingly pretty and simple, these floral paintings are part of a new series by this talented artist. the vivid hues evoke happiness, while the casual stillness of each one is very calming. perfect alone or in a grouping - there are 4 others in this series. each print is 7" x 7" and printed on 8.5" x 11" velvet, fine art paper; signed and titled beneath the image in pencil with a white border for easy framing. found via creative thursday. Artist: Cathy Nichols
$28 from cathy nichols
you know a card is on-the-spot when you immediately conjure "the perfect recipient" of the message in your head - good and bad alike! i did that through the entire collection of these retro-styled and lampoonish cards. these 2 sister-in-law designers teamed up when one purchased an antique letterpress and had some big ideas. their cards are printed on recycled paper and come with a coordinating envelope. they also design custom cards, posters, coasters, cd covers and any manner of collateral biz materials. [zeichen means 'character' - love the dual meaning here] Designers: Fran Shea and Jen Shea
$4-4.50 from zeichen press
it all comes together in these roomy, made-to-order shoulder bags. if you sew, you will notice (and be impressed by) the decorative topstitching straight away. if you don't sew, please know that this is a big deal - one mis-stitch and the whole thing is scrap. (try it if you don't believe me!) the clean lines and colorful vinyls lend themselves well to this kind of snazzy styling, too. practical, waterproof and durable, they're made one atta time by the designer. she also offers totes, laptop bags, pod wallets, and distinctly original record books (made from old LPs). Indie Designer: Michelle Kline
$68 from snap design
coasters, handbags, t-shirts, belts, pillows, onesies, headbands - these are just some of the items that emerge from this artist's silkscreened designs. her graphics are fresh and simple, and her spectacular sewing skills bring each item into being (not sure about the tees). she strives to create everyday, functional items that are comfortable and beautiful. i think she's hit her mark b/c there's not an item here I wouldn't use - very appealing style! found via poppytalk Indie Designer: Meghan Burch
$23-62 from kaybu
1. ribbon & webbing collars from pattern & paw, $11-19
2. copper pet tag from by nicola, $30
3. all natural biscuits from barkin biscuit, $7.50
4. commissioned paintings from abby creek studios, $275 and up
5. digital art print from marjorie weiss, $35-90
6. uptown messenger bag from bowchies, $125
a sweet note from this supremely talented artist led me to her lovebugs. these little guys and gals were created from found objects and repurposed construction leftovers - can you see some 'things' in there? an educated and accomplished artist, she created 1500 (yes, 1500) of these lovebugs for an installation at the Fuller Craft Museum, which is pictured in the bottom-left corner here. i can see a few of these hung for a smaller, unique collection of funky wall art. please, please, please visit her website to see all that she has going on! strong style and imaginative items - wait til you see her latest collection of handcarved necklaces. love all of it! customizing available. Artist: Hilary Pfiefer
$45 from bunny with a toolbelt
spotted these amazing notecards on the orange beautiful blog, the Scoop. each design is meticulously hand-drawn by the artist, who worked as an architect before she launched her stationery collection. i am in complete awe of the detail - tiny line after tiny line! her designs give a heavy nod to Mother Nature through her subject matter as well as her choice of raw materials: all of her paper projects are Forest Stewardship Council Certified (responsible forestry) and use as much post-consumer recycled content as possible. sets come in sets of 5, 8 and 10, with a choice of natural white or kraft stock. the bottom 2 images are from a collaborative collection of doodles {doodlespark} mailed back and forth over many years from mother to daughter, each one progressively adding to the design. how cool is that! truly, she has a great reverence for the circles and cycles of life - the loop. Artist: Elissa Barbieri
$15-25 from loop
rec'd a nice note from donna at whimsy press about their latest creation: eco-friendly totes. they're made entirely from recycled content (80% recycled cotton and 20% old soda bottles) and embellished with a fashion-friendly message about being green. like all whimsy designs, they're sleek, fresh and happy. if you're in the market for a reusable marketbag or a roomy beachbag *and* you're passionate about our dear Mother Earth - these are worthy of a look-see. make a statement without saying a word. yeah baby. Celebrate Earth Day everday - reduce, reuse, recycle.
$30 from whimsy press
special Earth Day post follows. thanks for reading!
if you were given the opportunity to gather a roomful of people (loved ones, influentials, strangers, anyone) and speak in a preachy way about ONE thing you wanted them to know, what would your one thing be? without a shadow of a doubt, mine would be eco-friendly living. my closest friends and family could have answered that on my behalf - they've been referring to me as the hippie-treehugger-crunchy-granola-girl for more than 15 years (in only the kindest ways). yes, i go to what would seem to others as 'out of my way' to recycle or be green in just about every facet of my life - i've become indoctrinated and habituated so i don't feel like i'm doing anything above and beyond the call of duty. it's just life. i was struck by an Indian proverb in 1993 that read: "We did not inherit the earth from our ancestors. We are borrowing from our grandchildren." i was 4 years from having a child at that point, but it hit me hard - and that was that.
needless to say (tho I will say it), i was thrilled when i rec'd an invitation to read and post my thoughts about this book: "green chic - saving the earth in style." truth is, you can't go around being preachy all the time - living by example can be pretty powerful though. and this book will give you plenty of info on how to go about making greener choices in your everyday life, thereby setting an excellent example for others to follow.
from the outset, the author - Christie Matheson - draws you in with her conversational style. i felt like i was reading a note from my BFF. she's not writing over-your-head, lofty ideas that you can't understand let alone try to implement. instead, she states the facts plain-n-simple on topics ranging from cleaners to clothing, plastics to parties and food to fashion. she gives definitions, statistics (startling), options and resources - loved every word of it! i dog-eared more than half the pages for future reference!
this is a thoughtful and fabulous jumping-off point for anyone who has a strong desire to make tiny or monumental changes in his/her everyday life, without surrendering personal taste or style (or making everything from scratch), especially if you're not even sure why you should change and you feel stupid asking. there's a mind-numbing amount of info out there on green-living - this book makes the notion accessible to those who might otherwise be overwhelmed (and give-up before trying).
*warning: you WILL experience a compulsive urge to read aloud the shocking statistics in this book to the nearest person to you - position yourself wisely.
$11.65 from sourcebooks at barnes & noble
1. men's football watch from refinding, $55
2. keyboard magnet set from acorn studios, $9.95
3. crocheted plastic bag purse from cara taylor, $60
4. vintage kook-whoo necklace from buzz jewelry, $26
5. discarded printer paper notebook from subu, $6
6. rebar fireplace screen from one eighty design, $250
** everyday is earth day **
so delicate, so pretty. these cosmetic bags are handmade from authentic, vintage kimono fabrics. the 'kisslock' snap closure in an antique gold finish compliments the style perfectly. fully lined, each one measures 4"h x 6.5"w x 4"w (opening). this designer is an experienced pattern maker and has been bringing her talents to her handmade handbags for years - she strives for designs that are durable, fun, stylish and unique. her offerings are often sold out b/c nothing sits for long - get one while you can. Indie Designer: Aya Tatsumi
$28 from nappa studio
i think if i donned one of these lovelies, i would never take it off! made from soft jersey fabric that always drapes so flatteringly and rarely ever wrinkles. and get this, it's reversible - each skirt has a solid color you can flip to - a two-fer! bottom edge is serged to create a really sweet ruffle. these sister designers also make amazing messenger and diaper bags (what they're known for). Indie Designers: Mary and Tracy Kruger
$95 from pear
looking through my "hearts me" page in my etsy shop is a recent favorite activity b/c i often find artists like this that i might not have otherwise (even tho she's quite accomplished). another fave is when i love the artist's work sooooo much that i can't decide which items to feature - such is the case here. she has been handcrafting multi-funtional pottery for over 10 years. her pieces are uniquely charming and energized, with a nod toward the unexpected. a gamut of spectacular items are on-hand as well as made-to-order, including bowls, vases, dinnerware, servers, mini-bowls, nesting bowls, cups, pitchers - all microwave/dishwasher safe. her husband is also an etsian, with his own line of original BBQ sauces, howling wolf. Indie Artist: JD Wolfe
$24-72 from jd wolfe pottery
