tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76779412452897712992024-02-18T19:44:24.150-08:00Bloomington Handmade MarketBloomington's own independent DIY market featuring artists and craftspeople selling unique handmade goods.Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-27618533111039158932011-01-31T09:59:00.000-08:002011-02-01T09:50:19.420-08:00New Website!We probably won't be updating this blog anymore since we have a new website. The spring application and all information regarding BHM are now up at <a href="http://www.bloomingtonhandmademarket.com/"><strong>www.bloomingtonhandmademarket.com</strong></a>. Mosey on over there and check it out!Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-12901571914603832342011-01-23T20:18:00.000-08:002011-01-23T20:23:34.017-08:00Spring Applications are now open!<div style="text-align: center;">Applications for the spring event are open now until midnight of February 21!</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><strong>**Please read the FAQ before filling out the application!**</strong></div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?hl=en&formkey=dGVRTmNZZ0tXTkF4VlFrcUJVV1c3ZGc6MQ#gid=0"><span style="font-size: large;">Click here to apply!</span></a></div>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-31032817266496649162011-01-16T10:51:00.000-08:002011-01-16T18:53:54.944-08:00We're sorry that we totally neglected to tell you how the holiday BHM was. Well, it was awesome. It was our first event at the Convention Center, which would couldn't be happier with. We had 45 vendors from all over Indiana and the Midwest, and over 1,600 patrons. We estimate that about $30,000 was spent! <br />
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Our spring event will be on Saturday, April 2nd at the Convention Center. Applications will go up on January 24th and will be available here on our blog!<br />
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We've got a lot of familiar faces, and a lot of new ones! Check out the list on the right side of the screen. We couldn't be more excited!Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-71496554098749322162010-07-23T04:41:00.000-07:002010-07-23T04:41:41.379-07:00Silent auction tonight!We really hope you'll be able to attend our Silent Auction fundraiser TONIGHT, Friday, July 23 from 7-9 pm at the Art Hospital on 102 E Allen St.! If you can't make it, however, you can still join the fun! Just click the button below to donate to the Handmade Market -- any amount is appreciated! -- and not only will your contribution go to a great cause, but you'll be automatically entered in our raffle to win great prizes from the silent auction. We've got hand-carved wood figures, prints to decorate your home, jewelry, shirts and ties, and many more great handmade items from our talented artists and craftspeople. <br />
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Please read <a href="https://docs.google.com/Doc?docid=0ASkF83U4a2c9ZGd6Znc5NnFfMTVoc3czdG5mdA&hl=en">the FAQ</a> before submitting your application. <br />
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<b>APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED.</b><br />
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As always, feel free to email us with questions at bloomingtonhandmademarket AT gmail.com.Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-7118300345261166422010-07-02T14:24:00.001-07:002010-07-02T14:24:48.248-07:00Silent Auction Fundraiser!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgJ06AxeAEPKcf-8oVYcP3xEpBDt0sOlkqr0VbK7K1rf8BlUpQZspks23HPPxRRw6iyPnc7QriHWXUUo4EM5ya1XMIqfcRf7fB6SKN2q9h10hVAq06WK3XqRfzuUsQiY4t6LZ2dlwnAk/s1600/silentauctionposter_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" rw="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSgJ06AxeAEPKcf-8oVYcP3xEpBDt0sOlkqr0VbK7K1rf8BlUpQZspks23HPPxRRw6iyPnc7QriHWXUUo4EM5ya1XMIqfcRf7fB6SKN2q9h10hVAq06WK3XqRfzuUsQiY4t6LZ2dlwnAk/s640/silentauctionposter_web.jpg" width="512" /></a></div>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-78240548788042766392010-06-16T16:20:00.000-07:002010-06-16T16:20:03.857-07:00next BHM and fundraiser!We've just secured a date and venue for the next event! <br />
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The holiday Bloomington Handmade Market will be held on Saturday, November 6th at the <a href="http://www.bloomingtonconvention.com/">Bloomington Convention Center</a>! <br />
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Applications will be open from July 11- September 11, and we'll post them on here, as well as alert you via our mailing list as well as our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/bloomingtonhandmademarket">Facebook page</a>.<br />
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Also, we'll be having a fundraiser to help cover increasing costs and to bring you an even bigger and better BHM. We'll have BHM artists donating their handmade goods to a silent auction, to be held on July 23rd at the <a href="http://www.arthospital.net/">Art Hospital</a>. More details to come soon!Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-46776407271638632982010-05-01T10:21:00.000-07:002010-05-01T10:26:51.694-07:00BHM Spring was a success!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>It's been almost a month since our spring event, and somehow we neglected to tell you how it went! <br />
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Well, it was great! We had about 1,300 people come through, about 300 more than last time. We had 43 amazing artists and crafters, many from Bloomington and Indianapolis, but also had some coming from Louiville, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Chicago! <br />
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To see more pictures, visit <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/album.php?aid=165947&id=126710326874&ref=mf">our Facebook album</a>. <br />
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We're now trying to lock down the date for the next event, and we're aiming for November 20th, so keep your eyes peeled!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrajYwGuhxNDKQ90dhse84VrhF_tLAP1iH_-m7MMBDJrCG3AwgYtwFqhnrgp2YZMDnTFvGQDt5GP-RBnATwKZ3p2EJHTT4T4APk0Z1vpdUnkSU3f-e9y5qItjDIMvY0cetcOlDOt2CdU/s1600/mia.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsrajYwGuhxNDKQ90dhse84VrhF_tLAP1iH_-m7MMBDJrCG3AwgYtwFqhnrgp2YZMDnTFvGQDt5GP-RBnATwKZ3p2EJHTT4T4APk0Z1vpdUnkSU3f-e9y5qItjDIMvY0cetcOlDOt2CdU/s320/mia.jpg" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Mia Beach<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Mia Beach Photography<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> <br />
Mainly photographs, but also screenprinted napkins and clothing, lightboxes, mobiles, paintings, jewelry…<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> <br />
I’ve always been playing around with some artsy thing, but my interest in photography started in middle school. I got my first camera when I was 12 and was self-taught until I got my BFA from IU in 2008.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> <br />
I get a lot of inspiration from books, my kids, and wandering in antique stores.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> <br />
Yes and no- I work for myself, doing commission photography, mainly wedding photos and various kinds of portraits.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> <br />
Favorites are so hard! I love darkrooms, my family, red wine, tin types, and books.<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> <br />
Francesca Woodman, Lynda Barry, Sally Mann, Ralph Eugene Meatyard, Egon Schiele.<br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong> <br />
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My wedding photos: <a href="http://www.dblimagephotography.com/">http://www.dblimagephotography.com/</a><br />
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My art: <a href="http://www.mia-beach.com/">http://www.mia-beach.com/</a><br />
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Stuff for sale: <a href="http://www.miabeach.etsy.com/">http://www.miabeach.etsy.com/</a><br />
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My Kickstarter Project: <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/miabeach/bit-parts-photographs">http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/miabeach/bit-parts-photographs</a> <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsiyp1ApDJVv0-gk-ldpH51k29hgXCoiOvE60zXt19Xfnxp8d9jON-hvVa8YEO40_NHuzVrFC2C9iVZc1nK5zQqe59SO7aPaW2XvtlbjUwMtg9-3G2d6-zxDncRDgTB1ZnLe2tqg0CNE/s1600/sally.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZsiyp1ApDJVv0-gk-ldpH51k29hgXCoiOvE60zXt19Xfnxp8d9jON-hvVa8YEO40_NHuzVrFC2C9iVZc1nK5zQqe59SO7aPaW2XvtlbjUwMtg9-3G2d6-zxDncRDgTB1ZnLe2tqg0CNE/s320/sally.jpg" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Sally Harless <br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Sadly Harmless <br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington, IN <br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> <br />
I make ink and watercolor illustrations of animals, as well as illustrated pendants and coffee mugs. <br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong><br />
I have been drawing and making stuff ever since I can remember. It has been a strange evolution from making things out of cardboard toilet paper tubes, to copying Sesame Street illustrations, to sewing purses in my front yard, to illustrating for zines. When I got into the BFA program at IU for printmaking, I started to really take my art more seriously and knew that it would be my career. I took drawing classes all the way up to the 400 level, and it helped me tremendously, even though I was drawing naked people and what I do now is pretty far from that! <br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong><br />
Most of my art pieces are autobiographical, so I guess I get inspiration just from the situations that occur in my life, or in the lives of the people I love. Beyond that, I love the idea of anthropomorphism, and I really love animals, so using them in my illustrations just seems natural. The past few years I have developed an intense fascination with sea creatures. They are so mysterious and beautiful, and I get a lot of inspiration by reading about them and watching nature programs. <br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong><br />
I am proud to say that making art is my job! It is extremely difficult and there are a lot of highs and lows, but nothing is more rewarding.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> My dog Ramsey, the people I love, root beer, swimming, narwhals!<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong><br />
My friend and fellow BHM-er, Candice Hartsough McDonald (<a href="http://www.cordialkitten.com/">http://www.cordialkitten.com/</a>)<br />
Roadside Projects (<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/roadside">www.etsy.com/shop/roadside</a>)<br />
Deth P. Sun (<a href="http://www.dethpsun.com/">http://www.dethpsun.com/</a>)<br />
Jen Corace (<a href="http://www.jencorace.com/">http://www.jencorace.com/</a>)<br />
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Where can we find you? <br />
<a href="http://www.sadlyharmless.com/">http://www.sadlyharmless.com/</a> <br />
<a href="http://sadlyharmless.etsy.com/">sadlyharmless.etsy.com</a> <br />
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I also sell stuff at <a href="http://lalagallery.com/">LaLa Gallery</a> in Lafayette, <a href="http://ilovethemakery.com/">The Makery</a> in Louisville, a few other stores around the country, and I am a member of and sell stuff at <a href="http://www.arthospital.net/">Art Hospital</a> here in Bloomington!Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-84289705270697842652010-04-01T10:03:00.000-07:002010-04-01T10:05:08.190-07:00Day 26: Purple Hippo Stiches, Opera House Press, TMarie<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6wZ1butipsR6CFdBAIylEeEYVKzodu9ZfGvjsf3onzje3q6J7djN_ejYV55zWVutsGbIQmG8Rb-z3OEJV_uJf4luQFVV-xQWRtgGzGyZ93s4UorpfXbIxik9-GT1trwupulpvAjXTuw/s1600/purplehippo" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV6wZ1butipsR6CFdBAIylEeEYVKzodu9ZfGvjsf3onzje3q6J7djN_ejYV55zWVutsGbIQmG8Rb-z3OEJV_uJf4luQFVV-xQWRtgGzGyZ93s4UorpfXbIxik9-GT1trwupulpvAjXTuw/s320/purplehippo" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Sarah P. Fisher<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Purple Hippo Stitches<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington, IN and Akron, OH<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> cross-stitches, just not quite what your Grandma used to make<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> I learned to cross-stitch from my Aunt Nanno when I was 9 years old. I started a lot of projects but didn't finish many. I wasn't much into the cutesy teddy bears and angels that made up most patterns. About a year ago, I learned how to make my own patterns as well as mixing together vintage patterns using MacStitch.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> Pop culture, inside jokes, and anything that strikes me as awesome and needs to be immortalized in cross-stitch. I also have a fondness for various four letter words.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> I'm currently a grad student in Library Science. I work a bit at the Lilly Library as well.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> In no particular order, Pabst Blue Ribbon, big dangly earrings, backpacking around Europe, Lady Gaga, and hippos.<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> <br />
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Julie Jackson of <a href="http://www.subversivecrossstitch.com/">http://www.subversivecrossstitch.com/</a> who first incorporated 4 letter words into cross stitch.<br />
Jenny Hart of Sublime Stitching<br />
BeeFranck, who can be found on mrxstitch and whose cross-stitch has an eerily similar sense of humor to mine.<br />
Shaebay (<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaebay">http://www.flickr.com/photos/shaebay</a>/) takes on about every craft ever and takes them to epic proportions.<br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong><br />
<a href="http://thepurplehippo.etsy.com/">http://thepurplehippo.etsy.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/patterninstatic/sets/72157622273011581/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/patterninstatic/sets/72157622273011581/</a> (NSFW)<br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Purple-Hippo-Stitches/471261215132?ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Purple-Hippo-Stitches/471261215132?ref=ts</a><br />
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<strong>Business Name:</strong> Opera House Press<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Gosport, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> <br />
Clothing and other printed materials.<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> <br />
Community college, friends and experimentation.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> <br />
A mix of my day to day life and the contemporary art/craft scene. Really I just make stuff that I wish existed.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> <br />
I currently have two "real world" jobs, I work at Pygmalions art supply and as a consultant in the pharmaceutical field.<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> <br />
There are tons of great crafters and artist out there whose work I adore, but to name a few; David Choe, Jay Ryan, Ekundayo, Matt Cipov, Blaine Fontana, Damon Soule, Herakut, and Liz McGrath just to name a few.<br />
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you can find us at our etsy <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/operaHOUSEpress">www.etsy.com/shop/operaHOUSEpress</a> or our infrequently updated blog <a href="http://operahousepress.blogspot.com/">operahousepress.blogspot.com/</a> . And hopefully sometime this year we will be opening a full-fledged website! Also I am a studio member at the <a href="http://www.arthospital.net/">Art Hospital</a> in Bloomington and have some stuff up in our little store there. <br />
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<strong>Business Name:</strong> TMarie<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington,Indiana<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> <br />
Mixed Media <br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong><br />
I learned the essentials from fundamental studio classes at University.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> <br />
A lot of my inspiration comes from the color relationships in textiles and fabrics.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> <br />
Yes. I'm a Consumer Support Coordinator for individuals who have developmental disabilities.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong><br />
1: Assembling Color Relationships<br />
2: Trident Splash: Strawberry with Lime Chewing Gum <br />
3: Tuxedo Cats <br />
4: Scent of Japanese Cherry Blossom <br />
5: Pizza with Pineapple,Pecans and BBQ Sauce.<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> <br />
Gustav Klimt <br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong> <br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong><br />
Jewelry, buttons, and baubles of various shapes, sizes, and media. I also operate a shop featuring handmade goods from over 150 crafters and artists. We carry everything from tshirts and skirts to plush, paper goods, home décor, and much more. <br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong><br />
Most of my craft skills were gleaned from experimentation, the internet, and the public library. I picked up various business skills from workshops through the Small Business Administration. <br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong><br />
Lots of places, but what comes to mind is yard/estate sales. I love seeking what folks have collected over the years. I’m also inspired on a daily basis by all of the great work we have in the shop. Seeing new items from our long-time sellers always puts a smile on my face.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlZbTIBnvFS-7FFVwpRVb7iOA1h2iluTcMtB3G7TTeU-pchXSP8TSK76yZPak8N8yQvT0NjkZFKMtolgg-3-tUwIQszexBBnnJtUsG2E7Sin-BuBu4PCaO4aGezYR9-Hcwck-7pkz1Lw/s1600/whollycraft2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNlZbTIBnvFS-7FFVwpRVb7iOA1h2iluTcMtB3G7TTeU-pchXSP8TSK76yZPak8N8yQvT0NjkZFKMtolgg-3-tUwIQszexBBnnJtUsG2E7Sin-BuBu4PCaO4aGezYR9-Hcwck-7pkz1Lw/s320/whollycraft2.jpg" /></a>Running the shop is a full-time job, but I also work in HIV community planning. I help coordinate care through the Ryan White Emergency Financial Assistance Program, which provides care for low-income people living with HIV. A fine example of the government providing health care to those in need. Apparently, it can happen!</div><br />
<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong><br />
Cats, Lifetime movies (or anything similarly over-dramatic and based on a true story), bourbon, feminism, and sequins. <br />
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Made by AmyD <a href="http://www.madebyamyd.com/">http://www.madebyamyd.com/</a><br />
Sweet Stella Designs <a href="http://www.sweetstelladesigns.com/">http://www.sweetstelladesigns.com/</a><br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Where can we find you?</strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">At 3169 N. High St. in Columbus from 12-7pm Saturdays, 12-5pm on Sundays and 1-8pm weekdays (except Tuesdays). We’re also available at: </div><a href="http://www.whollycraft.net/">http://www.whollycraft.net/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.whollycraft.blogspot.com/">http://www.whollycraft.blogspot.com/</a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/whollycraft">www.facebook.com/whollycraft</a><br />
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/whollycraft">www.twitter.com/whollycraft</a><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIAgDhBtIhyCQ_neyT16ePuMgWFy8I1y-6xLsNgJ8gWHqGvQwha5B-_-CCbf5iTn2bC7DL9YMSTNiIrPlI-06VhxF2Zf4RhGOJfMlHZPXOADvEgJX7Rb2rX3Ou64Vpv9WXLjgiDwFdyc/s1600/tonicshop" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghIAgDhBtIhyCQ_neyT16ePuMgWFy8I1y-6xLsNgJ8gWHqGvQwha5B-_-CCbf5iTn2bC7DL9YMSTNiIrPlI-06VhxF2Zf4RhGOJfMlHZPXOADvEgJX7Rb2rX3Ou64Vpv9WXLjgiDwFdyc/s320/tonicshop" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Kat Phillips<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Tonic Shop<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> <br />
I make wreaths, felt flower arrangements, bookmarks, accessories and jewelry galore!<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> Trial and error<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> Everywhere really...I often find color combos from all of the adorable homes in Bloomington <br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> If a full-time grad student/part-time TA counts...then yes.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7F2N4IJ7lFU6g_eH0NF5e9PsFJEQZdiGCyXpTA08SoHDtv8FoaQIAAtkhOffLOalUlJH-K_Qz-kGT5AQStStkGvzrOqd09wr5tDv-Zp11UTeJHhVSr_7GPSupqgzsmSZmpMJi-OllB6Q/s1600/tonicshop2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7F2N4IJ7lFU6g_eH0NF5e9PsFJEQZdiGCyXpTA08SoHDtv8FoaQIAAtkhOffLOalUlJH-K_Qz-kGT5AQStStkGvzrOqd09wr5tDv-Zp11UTeJHhVSr_7GPSupqgzsmSZmpMJi-OllB6Q/s320/tonicshop2.jpg" /></a><strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> dancing, Halloween, laughing, sandwiches, and a good book on a rainy day</div><br />
<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> My friend Elissa http://www.etsy.com/shop/elissawhynn, my friend Erin (also a Bloomington local) <a href="http://www.elmrea.com/">http://www.elmrea.com/</a>/, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenniferladd">http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenniferladd</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/madewithlovebyhannah">http://www.etsy.com/shop/madewithlovebyhannah</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/berkleyillustration">http://www.etsy.com/shop/berkleyillustration</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/isotope">http://www.etsy.com/shop/isotope</a>, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/andfurthermore">http://www.etsy.com/shop/andfurthermore</a> and many many many more :)<br />
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Where can we find you? <br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/katatonic">http://www.etsy.com/shop/katatonic</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/kitschykutiekat">http://www.etsy.com/shop/kitschykutiekat</a><br />
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Kitschy-Kuties-Boutique/229801303078?ref=sgm">http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Kitschy-Kuties-Boutique/229801303078?ref=sgm</a>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-27230513036790976972010-03-30T10:41:00.000-07:002010-03-30T10:41:50.750-07:00Interview Day 24: Sakura Urban<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-LafGWeGGsLIoxF3STJzfeNyWLf3_M20m296Tu1iEbn6TA9SBsQgzbi6_CTjoCD9J-FLMZeCdfZUco9qzFwwgOV7OdvG94I6FkM37zRnL4lPs1Z-imrJJ1bDtK3ko-nw03jgaVkEIts/s1600/sakura.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-LafGWeGGsLIoxF3STJzfeNyWLf3_M20m296Tu1iEbn6TA9SBsQgzbi6_CTjoCD9J-FLMZeCdfZUco9qzFwwgOV7OdvG94I6FkM37zRnL4lPs1Z-imrJJ1bDtK3ko-nw03jgaVkEIts/s320/sakura.png" /></a><strong>Name:</strong> Theresa Goodwin</div><strong>Business Name:</strong> Sakura Urban<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Location:</strong> Downtown Indianapolis</div><br />
<strong>What do you make?</strong> leather handbags and accessories<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> Believe it or not, I am a self taught seamstress. On a whim one day, I bought my very first sewing machine, book, and fabric and went home and learned to sew by following patterns. I had never even threaded a machine before!!! It was a learning experience. That was 2005. Now it's 2010 and I have learned so much since. I make my own patterns and designs... but I'm still always perfecting and learning new things about sewing. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFx74QmC3ZV3qInK218Bf7KFymgrDAXf0AY6j3h6ZuZdgrETlH6p8aB4LKZfSKq-jePWFCru0ek8pcJFEayDKo9qePw2o1eItUgeG1Aotc9oTf-p8iaJqrd8bqWyxa6kn8TP14KeelHsM/s1600/sakura2.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFx74QmC3ZV3qInK218Bf7KFymgrDAXf0AY6j3h6ZuZdgrETlH6p8aB4LKZfSKq-jePWFCru0ek8pcJFEayDKo9qePw2o1eItUgeG1Aotc9oTf-p8iaJqrd8bqWyxa6kn8TP14KeelHsM/s320/sakura2.png" /></a><strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> From nature and being in the city. I find the colors that you see in both nature and an urban setting completely inspiring. It could be the way two colors compliment each other or things that you see that just "click". I also love textures. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QXFpR3VESx9BAY-TZD83xthucz_sOvNnvHViTWNdJNWsuSGXoaEb1kmq6qkFkgcKVvUcqfjPsNjjHf5aEDIqYbc0yAovhmuo1lgW0IYkDZBcAaLG6WPcVN_THUDeIVwdaE9kIIeEJUE/s1600/sakura3.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4QXFpR3VESx9BAY-TZD83xthucz_sOvNnvHViTWNdJNWsuSGXoaEb1kmq6qkFkgcKVvUcqfjPsNjjHf5aEDIqYbc0yAovhmuo1lgW0IYkDZBcAaLG6WPcVN_THUDeIVwdaE9kIIeEJUE/s320/sakura3.png" /></a><strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> This is it! I was able to quit my job a couple of years ago and take this up full time. We have made so many professional connections and started doing trade shows. I have been able to maintain a steady income doing this so it's been perfect!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> Coffee, antiques, going for walks, being in the city, and my industrial sewing machine.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> Moop, Brooke Medlin, The Binding Bee, and Blue Scarab... to name just a few of many!</div><br />
<strong>Where can we find you?</strong> You can find me in various places! Visit my "wholesale and product retailers" page on my website at <a href="http://www.sakuraurban.com/">http://www.sakuraurban.com/</a> to see the retailers that carry my work. You can also find me locally at Marigold, Girly Chic, and Relish.Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-34553472370887426672010-03-29T17:05:00.000-07:002010-03-29T17:05:58.592-07:00Interview Day 23: Owlette Collective<strong>Name:</strong> Jessica Bornick and Britt Willis<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Owlette Collective<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington, IN and Nashville, TN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> We make clothing for little ones, like bibs, bloomers and dresses; we also make accessories for busy parents: market bags, quick-change diaper wallets, and take-along crayon rolls to name a few.<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> We both learned to sew in elementary school. Jessica holds a degree in fashion design while Britt is mostly self-taught; when we met five years ago we began collaborating and sharing skills.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> In regards to design, we both love vintage details combined with modern style. When Jessica found out she was pregnant, focusing on baby/kid/parent sewing seemed like the natural choice! Britt approached sewing through quilt-making while Jessica took to garment construction; both practices are rooted in tradition. We both have mothers, grandmothers, and so on who sewed for utility or as their trade, so the act of sewing connects us to our past. That is a huge inspiration!<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> Jessica sews freelance: alterations, wedding dresses, drag Madonna costumes, and odd piece work. Britt manages an independent quilt shop and sews for profit here and there.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong><br />
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between the two of us, we came up with:<br />
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-sewing, obviously<br />
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-Jessica's baby, who will explode onto the scene mid-May!<br />
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-herbal medicine (Jessica)<br />
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-bread-baking (Britt)<br />
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-Dragon Park in Nashville, TN, home to a gigantic mosaic dragon<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong><br />
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Natalie Chanin of Alabama Chanin for her sustainable business model (<a href="http://alabamachanin.com/">http://alabamachanin.com/</a>)<br />
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Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, surrealist fashion designer (<a href="http://www.agatharuizdelaprada.com/">http://www.agatharuizdelaprada.com/</a>)<br />
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the quilters of Gee's Bend, Alabama (<a href="http://www.quiltsofgeesbend.com/">http://www.quiltsofgeesbend.com/</a>)<br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong><br />
Britt maintains a blog at <a href="http://scrapyardfabrication.blogspot.com/">http://scrapyardfabrication.blogspot.com/</a> as well as an Etsy of small things at <a href="http://shopscrapyard.etsy.com/">http://shopscrapyard.etsy.com/</a>. Jessica sells her work under the name Parasol at Treehouse Kids in Chattanooga, TN and Serendipity in Nashville, TN.Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-31750851147176441732010-03-28T10:40:00.000-07:002010-03-28T10:41:12.383-07:00Interview Day 22: Bad Ass Glass<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42CxILINjheMkGpXUTHsHemGtqrmD1BbzMY0l5sqq5s229FmYNjEckObIam639GQszSwOqZQvpvvOrHM4AVsMWOr0aIhTxX3x3Fh9nqn3ZHMrYNl83SeQuZgvZ8Ju9cKnYdEYc3GWmJs/s1600/badassglass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh42CxILINjheMkGpXUTHsHemGtqrmD1BbzMY0l5sqq5s229FmYNjEckObIam639GQszSwOqZQvpvvOrHM4AVsMWOr0aIhTxX3x3Fh9nqn3ZHMrYNl83SeQuZgvZ8Ju9cKnYdEYc3GWmJs/s320/badassglass.jpg" /></a></div><br />
<strong>Name:</strong> Penny Knight and Sarah Cravens<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Bad Ass Glass<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Indianapolis<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> <br />
Stained glass novelties: sun catchers, panels, jewelry, boxes and miscellaneous accessories.<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> <br />
Sarah is a self-taught artisan turned professional, and Penny has been to Sarah’s school of stained glass. They have otherwise dabbled in many art media, and have mastered a few.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong><br />
Well, we started thinking about tattoo imagery, old school Sailor Jerry stuff at first. We soon expanded our thinking to include a wider realm of subversive imagery that is prevalent in the tattoo arts. There is a lot of cross over between how we consider an idea that might be odd or ironic as stained glass, in the same way people can be very inventive and radical in expressing their ideas through tattoo imagery. <br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong><br />
Yes, Sarah, formerly of Fox Studios, has recently returned to school to complete her BFA in Art History. She currently works part time at The Aristocrat while attending classes at Herron School of Art. Sarah plays bass in the local rock ensemble Dark Matter Halos. Penny, a Herron as well as Arizona State University alumni, holds a BFA in Fine Art Photography and a Psychology minor, and currently works full time with adolescents in crisis at a local shelter, Stopover, Inc.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong><br />
Fine art, fine music, fine friends, fine food, and fine cocktails, the good stuff!<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong><br />
That is a difficult question to answer, in part because Bad Ass Glass is a partnership. Not only do our tastes vary between the both of us, we each have such wide ranges of individually subjective interests, it is difficult to pin down faves. People ask what our favorite colors are? We say all of them! Who is our favorite musician? We ask, from which genre and according to what criteria? We are critical thinkers with open minds who love diversity yet demand quality. <br />
We love everything outside mainstream and corporate culture, simply because we celebrate the existence of such renegades. We love History and all Fine Arts, the classics as well as the avant garde. Is it edgy? Is it handmade? Is it cool? Well then yes, of course we love it. If it digs deeper and slaps you in the face with a spin on reality that you have not yet considered, even better. <br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.bad.ass.glass.getpatron.net/">http://www.bad.ass.glass.getpatron.net/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.badassglassart.etsy.com/">http://www.badassglassart.etsy.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/bad.ass.glass.art">www.facebook.com/bad.ass.glass.art</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.myspace.com/badassglassart">www.myspace.com/badassglassart</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/badassglass">www.flickr.com/photos/badassglass</a>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-73206474681622328322010-03-27T09:27:00.000-07:002010-03-27T09:27:31.642-07:00Interview Day 21: Good To Go Eco<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVjwOxlKRbNdXO1viXY0gMO3VyB15nO0Jn8pmqjBzb9CIcQNI7G5pMV5kdfmm69zn1UN6UudjdH8VkE5bz8crxr3uo_BVMdutqAp4d5JRGnsg7oK8Q4w_Ln7okqBoej3zVo1qYhi_LTDg/s1600/goodeco" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVjwOxlKRbNdXO1viXY0gMO3VyB15nO0Jn8pmqjBzb9CIcQNI7G5pMV5kdfmm69zn1UN6UudjdH8VkE5bz8crxr3uo_BVMdutqAp4d5JRGnsg7oK8Q4w_Ln7okqBoej3zVo1qYhi_LTDg/s320/goodeco" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Erin Powell and Judy Evans<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Good to Go Eco <br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Indianapolis, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> We make an eclectic variety of unique, handmade eco-friendly gifts such as iPhone sleeves, cup cozies, pin cushions, and gift wrap to go. Many of our items are made from upcycled materials.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> Inspiration comes in many forms. Everything from daily life, nature, Decor8, Anthropologie, fellow Etsians and Erin's daughter, Isabella provide visual and functional ideas.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> Erin is a Product Specialist for Fusion Alliance, an Indianapolis IT company. Judy is a full-time grandmother and fine artist.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> Family, Creating, Everyday Beauty, Decorating and Repurposing<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> Love the entire Etsy community! One of my favorite regional artists is Dolan Geiman. And of course, Holly Becker, of Decor8 has just a fabulous aesthetic!<br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong><br />
<a href="http://www.goodtogoeco.com/">http://www.goodtogoeco.com/</a>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-82574035627857095012010-03-26T10:41:00.000-07:002010-03-26T10:41:33.069-07:00Interview Day 20: craftycrew<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiro-ljbKiYv1NXyJt4uj88QZwU71lYF-AVs2gUGhbrlDSYPXtHGSwM29czRRD-8sKrcmQ3x5kOmkQwkCqQf4yUklAh0qAxR_sW72n1S0ya0vSccy93f-Wa-PR_L-yfXw6oYQydQ0k72EQ/s1600/craftycrew" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiro-ljbKiYv1NXyJt4uj88QZwU71lYF-AVs2gUGhbrlDSYPXtHGSwM29czRRD-8sKrcmQ3x5kOmkQwkCqQf4yUklAh0qAxR_sW72n1S0ya0vSccy93f-Wa-PR_L-yfXw6oYQydQ0k72EQ/s320/craftycrew" /></a></div><br />
<strong>Name:</strong> Jill Clancy, Amanda Clancy, Linda Parrott, and Brandi Myers<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> craftycrew and now also, Altar'Designs<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> hand crafted ash wood recipe boxes, flip-top recipe boxes, hand crafted ash wood "Wedding Wish" address file boxes, notecards, cards, paper bookmarks, altered rolodex's, and glass tile pendants.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> Self taught actually.</div><br />
<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> ETSY, magazines, HGTV, and wedding and craft blogs.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job? </strong><br />
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Yes, Jill Clancy - I.U. School of Library and Informations Science, <br />
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Amanda Clancy - Truffles Restaurant, <br />
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Brandi Myers - Full-time student at I.U.<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters? </strong><br />
<a href="http://www.sisterbutterfly.etsy.com/">http://www.sisterbutterfly.etsy.com/</a><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="http://sugarchicbaby.etsy.com/">http://sugarchicbaby.etsy.com/</a></div><br />
<a href="http://www.moddottextiles.etsy.com/">http://www.moddottextiles.etsy.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.weebindery.etsy.com/">http://www.weebindery.etsy.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.twopiggiesandapony.etsy.com/">http://www.twopiggiesandapony.etsy.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.suzannebwebb.etsy.com/">http://www.suzannebwebb.etsy.com/</a><br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong><br />
<a href="http://craftycrew.etsy.com/">http://craftycrew.etsy.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://altardesigns.etsy.com/">http://altardesigns.etsy.com/</a><br />
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FARM Restaurant - seasonal<br />
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Cactus Flower - glass tile pendantsBloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-87945593994306921342010-03-25T10:40:00.000-07:002010-03-25T10:40:37.435-07:00Interviews Day 19: strawberrycherry!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EPXN9gDL47FglV8oPU0Qu6McFWZfDHQA6EEcdgSY_QbCfP4UMuE82IwyTKGU1_mutIKPVOll8KsBV4g1YewL9b8TcrPVZR7gTIwtuU96fZps6SL3Z_bDX_KM97Youa1l5xVzhy1jFSU/s1600/strawberry.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1EPXN9gDL47FglV8oPU0Qu6McFWZfDHQA6EEcdgSY_QbCfP4UMuE82IwyTKGU1_mutIKPVOll8KsBV4g1YewL9b8TcrPVZR7gTIwtuU96fZps6SL3Z_bDX_KM97Youa1l5xVzhy1jFSU/s320/strawberry.jpg" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Nicole Bilby<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> strawberrycherry!<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington, In<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> Handknitted and crocheted dolls and accessories, handspun yarn, other goodies as I'm inspired<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> I started crocheting as a little girl and picked it up again about 5 years ago. I've been teaching myself new tricks ever since!<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> Unfortunately...<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> sour candy, chai tea, handspun yarn, purple, star trek<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> <br />
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My friend Jean - <a href="http://jeanelise.etsy.com/">jeanelise.etsy.com</a><br />
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Woo! - <a href="http://woowork.com/">woowork.com</a><br />
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There are so many more I don't even know...<br />
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<strong>Where can we find you? </strong><br />
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The Bloomington Handmade Market!<br />
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<a href="http://strawberrycherry.etsy.com/">strawberrycherry.etsy.com</a>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-54165565927346057352010-03-24T10:52:00.000-07:002010-03-24T10:52:57.816-07:00Interview Day 18: Get Lathered Soap Company<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4s6LIFbAuEREu04w4J1XwQLVo0ZKgBv_Q4smOc7pvB0o7byE6uvhJrtaISmGLANizIcWryDrjUBIrAFyWNNhga9I1fa2ztWj_lrbTAg8IwWv9kQYimGW_KwTzJnhmSwPorQ4I3ZwI7M/s1600/lathered.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4s6LIFbAuEREu04w4J1XwQLVo0ZKgBv_Q4smOc7pvB0o7byE6uvhJrtaISmGLANizIcWryDrjUBIrAFyWNNhga9I1fa2ztWj_lrbTAg8IwWv9kQYimGW_KwTzJnhmSwPorQ4I3ZwI7M/s320/lathered.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Rhonda Frye<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Get Lathered Soap Company<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Indianapolis<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> Handcrafted soaps, lip balms, solid shampoos & conditioners<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> Initially I taught myself using books. Later I found online groups that offered information and fabulous camaraderie.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHmHKX11i_jIbQRhjvO3dVvd_Kec0fJMeMHXeFVXM1Tx6UC8BvvatrO-22raEKM7SkM0F5u6lKbLByK5vIvDQW2X0nf2CEXSY4PHtSZnsqZx2U8Ij5NisUensvHQ8k6-TBBrU9YEyAJ8/s1600/lathered2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" nt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigHmHKX11i_jIbQRhjvO3dVvd_Kec0fJMeMHXeFVXM1Tx6UC8BvvatrO-22raEKM7SkM0F5u6lKbLByK5vIvDQW2X0nf2CEXSY4PHtSZnsqZx2U8Ij5NisUensvHQ8k6-TBBrU9YEyAJ8/s320/lathered2.jpg" /></a><strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> My inspiration first and foremost is using my science background to formulate exceptional products. Secondarily, I find artistic inspiration everywhere in nature--even in food </div><br />
<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> Yep--- I'm a pharmacist<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> my family, soapmaking, wine, food, my dog<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> Nicole of <a href="http://accessoire.etsy.com/">Accessoire.etsy.com</a>, Megan of <a href="http://spiceoflifedesigns.etsy.com/">SpiceofLifeDesigns.etsy.com</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.getlathered.etsy.com/">http://www.getlathered.etsy.com/</a>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-25235168016840076682010-03-23T09:15:00.000-07:002010-03-23T09:16:30.953-07:00Interview Day 17: Vernon Ave. and Never Contented Things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANY-NS6be5qeItVd2qklSNMFkaCbZPySezwT04ylzG6Uv42ixyrPciSRfzwCc3bbdVvifcu4hYRAI_ox2svJxqjhoXLfgi6lwIgngipUdsQyVn5DL1h0dYsxuIvYQlPR673yMAWL7v-I/s1600-h/vernon1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjANY-NS6be5qeItVd2qklSNMFkaCbZPySezwT04ylzG6Uv42ixyrPciSRfzwCc3bbdVvifcu4hYRAI_ox2svJxqjhoXLfgi6lwIgngipUdsQyVn5DL1h0dYsxuIvYQlPR673yMAWL7v-I/s320/vernon1.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Toni Johnson<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Vernon Ave<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Louisville, Kentucky<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> <br />
I specialize in handcrafted handbags made from new, vintage and recycled materials. I really adore the new vintage inspired and retro modern fabrics in cotton, as well. I love haunting thrift stores. I have been going thrifting since I was a child. I had the coolest aunt that collected vintage lingerie, clothing and handbags <br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> Self Taught although I was always around crafts and sewing. My Mom made my sister, myself and her matching outfits when I was a child.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong><br />
My adoration for handbags began with my grandmothers Julia Belle, Elizabeth and my mother Michelle from a very young age. It is in my blood. The beauty, craftsmanship and design of vintage handbags are amazing. And there began the collection and intrigue. I have many bags that were my Grandmothers that she carried to parties, the Kentucky Derby and such. I love that history. I really enjoy reading about the history of handbags.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> I consider this a real job. However I am a professionally trained graphic designer.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> This is almost tragic. I have so many favorite things. travelling, sewing, baking, music, old movies<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> ohhh, this is so hard!<br />
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Coco Chanel<br />
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Melissa Averinos<br />
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Paul Rand<br />
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<a href="http://www.vernonave.etsy.com/">http://www.vernonave.etsy.com/</a><br />
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blog: <a href="http://www.handmademoonshine.blogspot.com/">http://www.handmademoonshine.blogspot.com/</a><br />
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<strong>Business Name:</strong> Never Contented Things<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Chicago, IL<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> Handmade paper wares – from elegant wearable items to beautiful functional ones.<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> From taking papermaking workshops with Andrea Peterson and Helen Hiebert, two papermaking masters. And by experimenting with a combination of ideas and a variety of both common and unusual materials.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> Organic forms and natural occurrences.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> Yes, we’re both photographers. Erin currently works freelance and Zoë works full-time for a Chicago auction house.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> Pie! (of all varieties) Movies, both excellent and bad. Paper in all of its incarnations. Baking cookies, and then eating them. Making things in general with our four bare hands. <br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> We both like Robert and Shana ParkeHarrison, Erica Shires, and Ryan McGinley. Erin, having more of a bookbinding background, loves the books of Monique Lallier. Zoë’s interest in printmaking has led to a fascination with Lynd Ward. <br />
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<a href="http://nevercontentedthings.etsy.com/">http://nevercontentedthings.etsy.com/</a>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-35551759424141389702010-03-22T10:01:00.000-07:002010-03-22T10:01:25.163-07:00Day 16: Mamus!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhBMJsMkK2PivSXazaqMxAV_rm0dRO-0OW3DxhivmoAEaSg7Pxk4NY3ufr_oJKp4PdtAlkYP178KJ3N-Ia063lzCFDrQ7NYYpy1_mezTQu95rzm6vKXrLS9ivTrFDwyzPO8KEtUAPWYQ/s1600-h/mamus2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhBMJsMkK2PivSXazaqMxAV_rm0dRO-0OW3DxhivmoAEaSg7Pxk4NY3ufr_oJKp4PdtAlkYP178KJ3N-Ia063lzCFDrQ7NYYpy1_mezTQu95rzm6vKXrLS9ivTrFDwyzPO8KEtUAPWYQ/s320/mamus2.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> That would be James Judd.<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Mamus!<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Indianapolis, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> <br />
Crappy monster themed thingymajigs...a shit ton of them! Mostly created from polymer clay, found objects and paint.<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> <br />
By mistake mostly. I like to tinker with and manipulate various art media to explore how they can be used in my work. The Internet helped also. <br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> <br />
I find inspiration from a variety of places and things. From silly cartoons, cranky old people, vintage electronics and useless facts. Oh, and drunk monsters.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> <br />
Yes i do. Nothing exciting though.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> <br />
1.thrift store things<br />
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2.old things<br />
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3.bikes things<br />
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4.monstrous things<br />
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5.cute things<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong><br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong> <br />
<a href="http://www.blahmamus.wordpress.com/">http://www.blahmamus.wordpress.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.blahmamus.etsy.com/">http://www.blahmamus.etsy.com/</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.facebook.com/blahmamus">www.facebook.com/blahmamus</a>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-90566305262718721112010-03-21T09:56:00.000-07:002010-03-21T09:57:28.387-07:00Interviews Day 15: Brown County Glassworks and Conduit Press<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4iBFsYe4n_-mbvk3lsy9jAchRM6rLoSIYkQvMfAuVi8HZIjU_6xRbDNaILGoZ3JQoA9xQPemmFypn8slS-H-GD8tdcTDZaoqWqHPJZi9orNvXTUPBqT-Ax_7DGkL4AcjfEMyU05g-lA/s1600-h/browncountyglass.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4iBFsYe4n_-mbvk3lsy9jAchRM6rLoSIYkQvMfAuVi8HZIjU_6xRbDNaILGoZ3JQoA9xQPemmFypn8slS-H-GD8tdcTDZaoqWqHPJZi9orNvXTUPBqT-Ax_7DGkL4AcjfEMyU05g-lA/s320/browncountyglass.jpg" vt="true" width="320" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Anne Brahaum<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Brown County Glassworks<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Nashville, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> Stained and fused glass functional art and jewelry- mostly lamps, bowls, plates, vases, earrings and pendants<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> I took many stained glass classes in high school and have been perfecting my skills ever since. I took a glass fusing class last year and now I'm hooked on fusing.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> the color combinations and beauty of nature with a modern twist.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> chocolate, my kids, chocolate, being outside, chocolate<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> Frank Lloyd Wright and the countless artists I've come into contact with over the last two years through art shows, etsy, and glass fusing communities- I am constantly awestruck at their creativity and skills!<br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong> <a href="http://www.annesglass.etsy.com/">http://www.annesglass.etsy.com/</a> <br />
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<strong>Business Name: </strong>Conduit Press<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> handmade & vintage books, albums and cards<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> I've been making various sorts and types of photo albums and scrapbooks since I was a wee one, but not until my senior year in college did I learn the true art that was bookbinding. In a class taught at the Collins LLC on "Creating Artist's Books" by Yara Cluver I learned how to use archival materials to create beautiful long-lasting books using a variety of sewing techniques and papers. <br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDUelMi-rm5WU6ozLyHKQRLOyh6357FQcd20vepmz8in-nRVbOoEqLn_PMLfUUuzqeL8TfUz5L0Oa1U-JP6ezGe_ijVMzJs9xlUUda5361DbTg4pJ3ZK-94g7WnibbeGdlhZoczCZrSk/s1600-h/conduit2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDUelMi-rm5WU6ozLyHKQRLOyh6357FQcd20vepmz8in-nRVbOoEqLn_PMLfUUuzqeL8TfUz5L0Oa1U-JP6ezGe_ijVMzJs9xlUUda5361DbTg4pJ3ZK-94g7WnibbeGdlhZoczCZrSk/s320/conduit2.jpg" vt="true" /></a><strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> My job is being a mother and it's the most wonderful occupation anyone could ever dream of. There is nothing more fulfilling or joyful in this world than getting to spend all day with your little ones. </div><br />
<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> Griffin (my baby) & my family of course. Ice cream. Watermelon. BOOKS! <br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong> <br />
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My shop: <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/conduitpress">http://www.etsy.com/shop/conduitpress</a><br />
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My twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/conduitpress">http://twitter.com/conduitpress</a><br />
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My facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conduit-Press/149079729044?ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/pages/Conduit-Press/149079729044?ref=ts</a><br />
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My Flickr: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/hallidayt/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/hallidayt/</a><br />
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Stores: Currently my vintage upcycled notebooks can be found at FARMbloomington in Bloomington, IN.Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-51399087524837318692010-03-20T08:40:00.000-07:002010-03-20T08:42:07.872-07:00Interviews Day 14<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpMkcruVXPorn2N-PiFZgyOx6whPasZgtU2Ry5iauS4IKJ-bD1664Wlh3LMrKEhB7QqlP8DxUR0_nQokOfPxEx93PTxmiJuj_30-AQMVAzxX0T_gTqL-MElMh8TKJsUQmTdmHKWLZ41c/s1600-h/pedalpower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDpMkcruVXPorn2N-PiFZgyOx6whPasZgtU2Ry5iauS4IKJ-bD1664Wlh3LMrKEhB7QqlP8DxUR0_nQokOfPxEx93PTxmiJuj_30-AQMVAzxX0T_gTqL-MElMh8TKJsUQmTdmHKWLZ41c/s320/pedalpower.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Greg Clarke and Christie Cooper<br />
<strong>Business Name:</strong> Pedal Power Creations<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Bloomington, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong><br />
We make a variety of products from recycled bottles, plastic, newspaper and cans. Mostly household items such as drinking glasses, flower vases, lamps and light fixtures, as well as decorative items such as windchimes, suncatchers, and wall pieces.<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong><br />
I (Greg) work for Bloomington Pedal Power picking up recycling from local restaurants, businesses and apartment complexes using our bicycle trailers. Realizing and being surrounded by so much raw materials inspired us to look for interesting new ways these items could be used, so Christie and I teamed up and drew up a bunch of ideas and figured out how to realize them as finished products. We've been learning as we go along, and coming up with lots of new ideas that need further exploration, too. It's an ongoing process, for sure.<br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong><br />
Our creations are inspired by the raw materials that are brought to us and our exposure to new processes of working in these materials. We hope to create functional and beautiful objects that people will want to use in their homes. We are inspired by the idea of reuse and reducing waste.<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong><br />
Greg works for Bloomington Pedal Power and spends a lot of his time volunteering at the Bloomington Bicycle Project.<br />
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Christie is a full time student earning her BFA in Ceramics and is a part-time Nanny.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong><br />
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traveling, summer, bicycles, making things, snacks<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong><br />
Greg: My art background is mostly in photography (shameless plug: <a href="http://www.gregclarkephotography.com/">http://www.gregclarkephotography.com/</a>). I really love Gregory Crewdson's work, and I'd have to say he's my favorite photographer. As far as crafters, I'm surrounded and always inspired by friends who make great things that they use themselves. <br />
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Christie: I am inspired by artists in almost every medium. I look at local work, things my friends and peers are making, and more well known artists. I am currently interested in the work of ceramic artists such as: Christa Assad, Alev Ebuzziya Siesbye, and Magdalene Odundo. <br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong> <br />
We are currently only selling online at <a href="http://pedalpowercreations.etsy.com/">http://pedalpowercreations.etsy.com/</a><br />
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We hope to put some of our items in local stores soon!<br />
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<strong>Business Name:</strong> BurtaMoosner's Creations<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Anderson, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> I really enjoy working with polymer clay. I make magnets, jewelry, hairpins, brooches and so much more. I also dabble in small sculpures called aliums. I also make beaded jewelry as well.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguRYVTuSJXZ3RIcoiC8y3UOdN7Vy_B2UVqUAM-l4kaf3K8Xaxpu6lJkKJdtQzeg4sDn4n6ykN-ltB9xLm9STTAZNX9tDr9-dymQXzzQ-NfK0Ons1pzT08GmacTCtm74KOXG3w9Wne5us/s1600-h/burta2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgguRYVTuSJXZ3RIcoiC8y3UOdN7Vy_B2UVqUAM-l4kaf3K8Xaxpu6lJkKJdtQzeg4sDn4n6ykN-ltB9xLm9STTAZNX9tDr9-dymQXzzQ-NfK0Ons1pzT08GmacTCtm74KOXG3w9Wne5us/s320/burta2.jpg" vt="true" /></a><strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> I really don't know. I think it came from here and there. I started with just regular modeling clay when I was younger and sometimes I would take berry flavored tootsie rolls and make them into little creatures.</div><br />
<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> I get my inspiration from the world around me. I like vibrant happy things and that is what I create. The world is but a canvas for our imaginations!<br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> Yes I do! Believe it or not I am a Civilian Jail Officer and also a Field Training Officer at the Madison County Jail.<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> My father is my all time favorite. I also have a whole list of Etsyers (Etsy.com users) that I love and couldn't imagine picking just a few. If you like bright, happy, and fun I will enjoy your work!</div><br />
<strong>Where can we find you?</strong> <a href="http://www.burtamoosner.etsy.com/">http://www.burtamoosner.etsy.com/</a>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7677941245289771299.post-79379400256364098782010-03-19T10:24:00.000-07:002010-03-19T10:25:21.955-07:00Interview Day 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy09thdfRLcuCQ6v2UuTmgy0A-1vmjLO36hOdh7tUgZ0zLi9RE7R9PIzPEZVQ6v_YifVxLLSA1HrLjAtyJ0-WKNb64u1W9v0EwcjXt9U91SbDAlxvnmvIgZrlf1qjZQfoh_8fT26pFe94/s1600-h/ohcomeon" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy09thdfRLcuCQ6v2UuTmgy0A-1vmjLO36hOdh7tUgZ0zLi9RE7R9PIzPEZVQ6v_YifVxLLSA1HrLjAtyJ0-WKNb64u1W9v0EwcjXt9U91SbDAlxvnmvIgZrlf1qjZQfoh_8fT26pFe94/s320/ohcomeon" vt="true" /></a></div><strong>Name:</strong> Kate Loar<br />
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<strong>Business Name:</strong> oh, come on!<br />
<strong>Location:</strong> Indianapolis, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> Knit goods and sewn odds & ends. I have also began to dabble in the craftiness of paper.<br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> My lovely grandmother, Jeanette, taught me to sew when I was just a little one. After years of being without a sewing machine, a friend bought me one for Christmas & I've been sewing ever since. As for knitting, my dear friend Theresa spent a few strenuous hours teaching me one day, and I kinda just took it from there. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiZOYc1TC5pFhD0HJgiainln31pdSCUooyRbXAxIrU251xjpV7TIg2poUyW7MeV2j2U95QCIeO3slkOvY9eCDpu5Qn3m54nQzoInHTQGtdkcaONjpBWEdLBE6bEftC-xa9FmlfWEZWUg/s1600-h/ohcomeon2" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsiZOYc1TC5pFhD0HJgiainln31pdSCUooyRbXAxIrU251xjpV7TIg2poUyW7MeV2j2U95QCIeO3slkOvY9eCDpu5Qn3m54nQzoInHTQGtdkcaONjpBWEdLBE6bEftC-xa9FmlfWEZWUg/s320/ohcomeon2" vt="true" /></a><strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> Craft stores, thrift stores, color, and all the crazy amazing people that I know.</div><br />
<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> I'm transitioning in to a new job as we speak, so yes - I'm thoroughly invested in helping people live a healthy life with natural foods and nutritional supplements.<br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> My smelly puppies, my amazingly talented boyfriend, craftings, making all kinds of foods, and lemuria.<br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> mamus!, lori brown, sleepy king, natalie dee, q.d. patooties (as of current)<br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong> <a href="http://ohcomeon.etsy.com/">ohcomeon.etsy.com</a> // <a href="http://oohcomeon.blogspot.com/">oohcomeon.blogspot.com</a><br />
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<strong>Business Name</strong>: Cordial Kitten<br />
<strong>Location</strong>: Indianapolis, IN<br />
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<strong>What do you make?</strong> Cute and sinister original illustrations and matching pendants, plus some plush and soft broaches. <br />
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<strong>How</strong> <strong>did you learn your art/craft?</strong> I grew up in an artsy family, with a mom who is a fine artist and a dad who designed and built houses. I wanted to be like them, and have drawn, sewn, and built things for as long as I can remember. I went to the Herron School of Art at IUPUI where I studied illustration, but I never gave up sewing and embroidery for fun. <br />
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<strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> Anywhere I can. I spend a lot of time looking at other crafters' products on etsy, and I love flipping through children's books for their beautiful artwork. If I'm stumped for an idea, I'll listen to music with lyrics I love, or just go outside for a walk. <br />
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<strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> I work part time at the library branch in my neighborhood. I love books, and working there gives me a really good excuse to spend hours flipping through the children's books I love. <br />
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<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> My husband Brandon, my kitty Mona, chips and salsa, Flight of the Conchords, and a really good latte. <br />
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<strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> Here are just a few: <br />
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Julian Hector (<a href="http://www.julianhector.com/">http://www.julianhector.com/</a>/)<br />
Janice Nadeau (<a href="http://www.janicenadeau.com/">http://www.janicenadeau.com/</a>/)<br />
Sophie Blackall (<a href="http://www.sophieblackall.com/frameintro.html">http://www.sophieblackall.com/frameintro.html</a>)<br />
Carson Ellis (<a href="http://www.carsonellis.com/index.html">http://www.carsonellis.com/index.html</a>)<br />
Renata Liwska (<a href="http://www.renataliwska.com/">http://www.renataliwska.com/</a>)<br />
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<strong>Where can we find you?</strong><br />
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<a href="http://www.cordialkitten.com/">http://www.cordialkitten.com/</a>, <a href="http://www.cordialkitten.etsy.com/">http://www.cordialkitten.etsy.com/</a>, Lala Gallery in lafayette indiana (<a href="http://www.lalagallery.com/">http://www.lalagallery.com/</a>/) and the Renegade Handmade store in Chicago (<a href="http://renegadehandmade.com/">http://renegadehandmade.com/</a>)<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPEN3ipzutDmWXfsS3RYwRvLMQ52MYH8PGvIBBZ0j3YgT8YzKKhPFqFD5bQi607VfhFNm-Zn660AdG0pP97yeVpXJyV-Y16EYRRXzTX-R08gANreGFXbltqwDxyEFF8Qmj1FIhcQlx2Y/s1600-h/craftastica.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwPEN3ipzutDmWXfsS3RYwRvLMQ52MYH8PGvIBBZ0j3YgT8YzKKhPFqFD5bQi607VfhFNm-Zn660AdG0pP97yeVpXJyV-Y16EYRRXzTX-R08gANreGFXbltqwDxyEFF8Qmj1FIhcQlx2Y/s320/craftastica.jpg" vt="true" /></a><strong>Name:</strong> Beth Harp, Elizabeth Annarino, Jamie Price, Megan Jefferson</div><strong>Business Name:</strong> Craftastica Artists Co-Op<br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Location:</strong> Indianapolis, IN </div><br />
<strong>What do you make?</strong> Upcycled hand screen printed t-shirts, eco-friendly market bags, art prints, scarves, cloth napkins, upcycled felted wool wristwarmers, hats, plush toys and evolving everyday. <br />
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<strong>How did you learn your art/craft?</strong> We are autonomous artists and glean from many sources.<br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcngoF28oGDvbZZaXhSJSMp5QK1iRbXzV94qJBhvcO7s7Z6dd45cJDW99wfO36L2qnwTSO48quRT2vLWwAK6wv9LsKrxfcJr5ImetAnbnf3UfyPccMJiQUICRwTUwf9macnjvWW6vOLO4/s1600-h/craftastica2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcngoF28oGDvbZZaXhSJSMp5QK1iRbXzV94qJBhvcO7s7Z6dd45cJDW99wfO36L2qnwTSO48quRT2vLWwAK6wv9LsKrxfcJr5ImetAnbnf3UfyPccMJiQUICRwTUwf9macnjvWW6vOLO4/s320/craftastica2.jpg" vt="true" /></a><strong>Where do you get your inspiration from?</strong> Each other!</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>Do you have a "real world" job?</strong> We're all stay-at-home mamas...lucky us. :-) </div><br />
<strong>Your five favorite things:</strong> Music, thrift stores, digging in the dirt, Craftastic field trips and coffee. <br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwISIF-XkHqReFNkUM58-xAJ3OeR84xuxwBQId3zRBJriTt8r3OpK3NfIKM9HSKYHG54yYrZ92ysb3byR-iCMml4X-HQKQtw4NYlm1d-TG_2vK5_GU59NuSmneeVUe1zHZo9WkLhaEa0/s1600-h/craftastica3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; cssfloat: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwISIF-XkHqReFNkUM58-xAJ3OeR84xuxwBQId3zRBJriTt8r3OpK3NfIKM9HSKYHG54yYrZ92ysb3byR-iCMml4X-HQKQtw4NYlm1d-TG_2vK5_GU59NuSmneeVUe1zHZo9WkLhaEa0/s320/craftastica3.jpg" vt="true" /></a><strong>Who are your favorite artists/crafters?</strong> Hundertwasser, Frida, Jan Brett, Jim Arnoldt, Kipp Normand, Mike Graves, Vanessa Montfreda, Sarah Zeta Zuckerman, Michelle Craig, Stephanie Robertson...and so many more!</div><br />
<strong>Where can we find you?</strong><br />
You can find, facebook, tweet and etsy us wacky women at <a href="http://www.craftasticacoop.com/">http://www.craftasticacoop.com/</a>Bloomington_Handmade_Markethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10538013447437861753noreply@blogger.com0