I might have a problem.

Hello, my name is Juliet, and I have a belt buckle addiction.

For my favorite Philly Brother

Broken Philly travel plate belt buckle

Etsy Shop Update!

Finally! I got off my butt and added some left over craft show stock to my Etsy Shop. Enjoy!

Congrats Earth Alley!

Baltimore's Best Eco-Gifts "You're giving more than just one gift when you buy from Earth Alley, 3602 Elm Avenue, 410-366-2110. Almost every trinket lining the yellow-green walls of this fair- trade eco-oasis is made from reusable material and supports nonprofit causes in the artist's country of origin. Gifts include lightweight aluminum bangles, delicate necklaces made from broken plates, mirrors framed with tightly rolled magazine pages, intricate metalwork made from recycled oil drums, candles that melt into massage oil, and bowls made from tightly-wound telephone wire. This shop will make you reconsider the artistic value of everything you've ever thrown out."

Congrat's Eva! Well Deserved!

How fun is this??

Bubble calendar.

Cake Wrecks

I just spent way too much time looking at the Cake Wrecks blog (found via Craft.) I guess I am getting in the mood for Jo's wedding tonight!!

It's giveaway time!

Here's a peek at the biggest giveaway we've had yet! The drawing will take place august 5th, so if you haven't signed up for the BEST mailing list, sign up now !

Work by BlockPartyPress, BowerboxPress, GreenStarStudio, JenMenkhaus, JennyJen42, JillPopowichDesigns, Miscelena, SpaTherapy, TheBrokenPlate, TigerLillyShop, VWStudios.

Best Locally Made Crafts!

"Our hearts swell with B'more pride whenever we log onto The Baltimore Etsy Street Team's site, baltimore-etsy.blogspot.com. This is a compilation of all the local designers and crafters who have pages on Etsy, the popular online marketplace. The talent is awe-inspiring. Some of our faves: TheBrokenPlate takes vintage and contemporary dinnerware and gives it new life as a necklace or a ring. And vwstudios, where images on clay are created using a process that includes photography, painting and printmaking."

Thanks Baltimore Magazine!!! You made me feel much better about Rachael Ray Bumping me to Nov/Dec!!!

This just in...

I'm the Craftiest Bastard of the Week! Cool!

Pardon the break in craft talk but...

REALLY? Nicole Kidman? 2 weeks post-partom, come on now. I wish I lived in Hollywood.

Finally!

These are finally ready and in my MuthaCrafter Shop!!

I Survived!

I Survived Artscape! I could not have done it without Jo, Ray, Tya, Ci, Jason, Nolan, the girls of BEST (especially my neighbor Shannon!) and Kristen Grey. It was so nice to meet lots of new artists and customers too. I hope you all enjoy your little pieces of broken plates.

After some math, we will see if it was worth it...

(pictured above is Tya with Nolan and a blurry image taken behind my booth. This is pretty much how remeber it all, dark and blurry.)

Checking out.

I am officially checking out for Artscape. If you are up early, check out the Baltimore Street Team chatting about our wares on the Fox 45 am News tomorrow. Also, check out this story about the DIY section in today's Baltimore Sun!

How crafty are you??

Before and After

Here is a fun little before and after of custom cufflinks made from Johnson Brothers Indian Tree China. They are for a wedding party.

New Belt Buckles

In an effort to avoid making more stock for Artscape, I made a belt today! I am in love with it, and it provided me with an art buzz to get me over the burn-out I was feeling. Nothing like an artgasm to improve a stressful week. Stay tuned for more!

The Storque

WOW! Check it out-we made The Storque today!

Double Dutch Trunk Show!

Double Dutch will play host to the Baltimore Etsy Street Team this coming Sunday, July 13th for our first ever trunk show! There will be yummy eats and delicious drinks, as well as new work from BEST crafters.Stop by between 11am and 5pm, meet BEST members, have a snack, and do some shopping. Also, enter to win a $50 gift certificate to Double Dutch for a future shopping spree! (Winner will be notified via email on July 14th)
Participating crafters:

DandelionBlu

JenMenkhaus

ElisaShereJewelry

TheBrokenPlate

SpaTherapy

JennyJen42

JillPopowichDesigns

TigerLillyShop

BethPohlman

Hope to see you there!!

Today.

Another busy day preparing for Artscape! Check out the vendor list for the DIY section!

Home Sweet Home.

We are back from our mini-vacation and I am back to work! I was on a mission to make jewelry out of the shells that I collected on the beach that don't look like "beachy" jewelry. I am pretty happy with them, guess I will have to go back and collect more. A business trip, of course...

My video debut

Image my surprise when I came across this video advertising Earth Alley which features my work. How nice!

Spirits of the Abandoned

Back in May, I told you about Spirits of the Abandoned, a thesis project by Sue Tatterson in which she eplores abandoned buildings in Maryland and shares her findings through a web site and a coffee table book. The final part of this project culminates in an exhibition of her work at the UB Student Center Gallery, 21 W. mount Royal Ave, 5th Floor, Baltimore MD 21201. The opening reception of this exhibit is Thursday June 26th from 6-8pm. Light refreshments will be served. Go check it out!!

I am on vacation, my jewelry is not!

While we are off in sunny Florida, please go visit Whitney at my booth at Crafty Bastards! I am so sad to miss it but shall return on June 30th (hopefully with a suitcase full of new plates.)

Pile of Craft

I Love Pile of Craft! This show was more mellow then shows past, but business was still great! I got some prime real estate with the benefit of a steady breeze to keep me cool. Tya was an awesome helper and not only documented the day with her amazing photos, but took the pen away from me to take care of writing up orders. (if you saw my handwriting, you would understand.) Thanks Tya!!!A highlight of any show is when Nolan comes to visit!
Little Ms. Sweet Pepita is one of the happiest (and most energetic) kids I have ever met!
Human beatbox Shodekeh performs with Phil's (of Red Prairie Press Fame) ukulele in front of my booth.
Shani, Shawn and Seeley came for a visit as well as a few neighbors! Thanks!

We saw greatest tattoo ever! I thought she really had a tattoo of my Bella!

Pile of Craft Scores!

Re-cap is coming soon, but first, these are my scores from this years show...
I can not do a craft show without leaving with soap from Biggs and Featherbelle. The post-show shower is the reward I look forward to all day!

I met Stacey of 1 Boy 1 Girl at Handmade Arcade in 2006. At the time had no purpose for her adorable children's shirts, but filed them away in the "if I have kids someday file." Finally, I had a reason to buy one of her shirts for Mr. Nolan and can't wait till it fits!

Every show, I want to buy a shirt from Red Prairie Press, but never try one on. This year, I was lucky enough to have a booth next to her, so I could not resist! I finally have one, and now I think I need another!

Phew.

All packed up and ready to go! Now I rest...

See you tomorrow!

At Pile of Craft! Check out some of the fun stuff you might see at the Baltimore Etsy Street Team Blog!

Help!

Looks like these will be moving forward very soon!!! I am even getting different color shirts! But I do need help with placement. PLEASE vote, Chest or Belly??? I am sick of looking at them. =)

Cufflinks

I used Martha's Father's Day card idea and turned it into cufflink displays, just wanted to pass on the tip!

Bracelet!

My sister makes an awesome jewerly making consultant! Thanks for the idea, my sister!

Why is it...

that when I saw these deer heads from featured seller Rubyslounge, I fell in love?

Check out these other odes to taxidermy below. (click to get to the store...)

This weeks batch

Sorry for the lack of posts, but I am busily stocking up work for Pile of Craft, Crafty Bastards and eventually Artscape! Now, back to work!!!

Doin' the Front Page Dance!

I am on the yummiest front page today! thanks ChakraPennyWhistle!

Confessions

I was a bad Etsian this weekend - I bought a Fossil bag at Macy's. Something as purposeful as a bag I have a hard time buying online, and this one just spoke to me. (plus I spilled a jar of baby peaches in my Crafty Bastards tote.) I promise to put an Etsy pin on it or something though. Please forgive...

(but I love it)

New earring style I am working on...