Monday, April 26, 2010

Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Week of 04/26 to 05/02 Features


Daily links go live as soon as the corresponding Undiscovered Studios are featured: (This will be a very busy week for me, so I'll get the first three features out in advance)
Sunday
Saturday
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday

04/28 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Today's shop is citlali, specializing in English and Spanish invitations for weddings, quinceanera, sweet 16, baptism, first communion, and more. There, you will find perfect invitations for any event, and with over 11 years in the design service, you know you can't go wrong.

Se habla EspaƱol.

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, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

citlali's studio sections are:
Wedding
Quinceanera/Sweet 16
Bridal/Bachelorette
Baptism/First Communion
Labels/Seals
Thank you note cards
Menu/Place/Table cards
Business/Calling cards
Custom Orders
citlali's Lowest priced item is $2.50. The highest priced item is $175.

These Adinkra Symbols A2 Personalized notecards are one of my favorites (They are so COOL that I'm going to have to show you two pictures, one of the cards, one of the symbols):

What is YOUR favorite? :)


04/27 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Today's shop is madebydani, a family shop specializing in wax candles, beaded jewelry, and wire wrapped crosses. There, you will find perfect gifts for all your friends. Their crosses are very unique, check them out! :)

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, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

madebydani's Lowest priced item is $13. The highest priced item is $50.

This wire wrapped 11.75" x 7" wall cross is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)


04/26 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Today's shop is CurlyGirlCrochet, specializing in elegant crocheted treasures made with the same heartfelt passion for over 30 years. There, you will find perfect gifts for your friends, as well as your pets.

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, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

CurlyGirlCrochet's Lowest priced item is $6. The highest priced item is $34.

This cute Girl's apple tote for kids is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy
Week of 04/19 to 04/25 Features


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

Monday ~ Gold Favorite
Tuesday ~ Silver Favorite
Wednesday ~ Bronze Favorite
Thursday ~ First Honorable Mention Favorite
Friday ~ Second Honorable Mention Favorite
Saturday
Sunday
Proceed straight to comments...


04/19 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

The TOP WINNER of the ArtFire Favorite Undiscovered Studios poll has her own extensive feature (click to visit).


04/20 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

The Silver Finalist in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios Poll is CrochetKiosk, specializing in colorful handmade crocheted items. There, you will find perfect gifts for babies, friends, and even brides.

In her spare time, the artisan behind CrochetKiosk makes hats and donates them to hospitals to give to cancer patients.

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, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

CrochetKiosk's Lowest priced item is $7.50. The highest priced item is $40.

Her baby booties are one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)


04/21 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

The Bronze Finalist in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios Poll is lesleypayne, specializing in photographic reductive examination of objects. There, you will find perfect gifts for lovers of unique art.

Lesley has been featured as Art Calendar Online Artist of the Month for March.

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, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

lesleypayne's studio sections are:
Fine Art
Silver print
Digital
Color Film
lesleypayne's Lowest priced item is $10. The highest priced item is $40.

This solitary door print is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)


04/22 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

First Honorable Mention in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios Poll goes to WreathsandMoreDecor, specializing in handmade wreaths, centerpieces, napkin and candle rings, as well as Holiday items. There, you will find perfect housewarming gifts.

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, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

WreathsandMoreDecor's Lowest priced item is $6.50. The highest priced item is $55.

This super cute teddy bear Wedding wreath is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)


04/23 Buy Handmade, Make Someone Happy

Second Honorable Mention in the Favorite Undiscovered Studios Poll goes to PerfectlyPractical, specializing in colorful unique jewelry and rugs. There, you will find perfect housewarming gifts, as well as birthday gifts for your lady friends.

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, and twitter, plurk, blog, etc. if you find something you like!

PerfectlyPractical's Lowest priced item is $3.71. The highest priced item is $21.95.

This Summer blueberry blue bracelet is one of my favorites:

What is YOUR favorite? :)