Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Week of 05/17 to 05/23 Features


Daily links go live as soon as the corresponding Undiscovered Studios are featured:

Monday ~ Silver Favorite
Tuesday ~ Bronze Favorite
Wednesday ~ First Honorable Mention Favorite
Thursday ~ Second Honorable Mention Favorite


05/18 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

The Bronze Winner of the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll is spiral, specializing in jewelry and accessories with Asian flair, ethnic flavor, and a taste of bygone days. There, you will find perfect gifts for ladies of any age.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

spiral's studio sections are:
My Bamboo Closet
Paper and Paint Gallery
spiral's Lowest priced item is $6. The highest priced item is $60.

This gorgeous bamboo and turquoise bangle bracelet is one of my favorites:


What is YOUR favorite? :)


05/19 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

A First honorable mention Winner in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll, flowerpotdesign specializes in gorgeous flower jewelry and accessories handmade from scrap fabric. There, you will find perfect gifts for the color loving ladies in your entourage.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

flowerpotdesign's Lowest priced item is $4.50. The highest priced item is $15.

This Fabric Art Bijoux Flower Brooch in Yellow Satin and Purple Lace is one of my favorites:


What is YOUR favorite? :)


05/20 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

A Second honorable mention Winner in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll, UrsaMajor, specializes in "outsider folk art", i.e. art created largely using salvaged and recycled materials. There, you will find gorgeous spray paintings, perfect gifts for the eclectic people in your entourage who appreciate art.

I encourage you to contact the artisan above if you see an item you love, even if just to let them know how much you enjoy their work. Share your favorites in the comments section below, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

UrsaMajor's Lowest priced item is $69. The highest priced item is $359.

This faerie-like holographic painting on recycled wood is one of my favorites:


What is YOUR favorite? :)

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