August 2011 Traffic: Steady As She Goes

by Handmade Spark on 8/30/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

August traffic has held steady and calm, unlike the earthquakes and hurricanes that have rolled through the quiet Brooklyn hamlet where Handmade Spark resides. This month’s traffic may have been steady, but the percentage of traffic that comes from text and media searches has jumped over five points, with a …

National Quilting Day and the Sisterhood of the Traveling Quilt

by Kim Lapacek on 3/19/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Bohemian Baby Patchwork Quilt from Whimbrella
Today, March 19th is National Quilting Day. The third Saturday in March is officially designated as National Quilting Day, but quilters tend to celebrate throughout the entire month of March.
The National Quilting Association had decided to ‘sponsor’ using the log cabin block to create …

Handmade Interview with Ginger Oliphant: Guest Post from Sheila of Stylish Home

by Handmade Spark on 3/12/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Oh, dogs, the faithful companions who stick with you no matter what.  Who never complain when you leave the cap off the toothpaste or leave their socks lying around the house.  Who better to immortalize in art I ask?  Who?!

Ginger’s Favorite
I’m happy to introduce you to Ginger Oliphant of goingplaces2—the …

Handmade Find: Sherwood Design Furniture and Woodworking

by Handmade Spark on 3/03/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Here at Handmade Spark we love finding new artists with fun work to showcase.  Recently we discovered Steve Butler, a Massachusetts based furniture maker who creates cool, one of a kind items. Blending modern and vintage, his creations have clean and simple lines with a quirky sensibility.

Bread Box Side Table …

Handmade Find: Bale and Twine

by Lauren Soponis on 2/11/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Soy Candle & Soap Gift Set | $21
At Handmade Spark we are always on the look out for fresh, quality Handmade goods.  Recently I discovered Bale & Twine™  which is an online store dedicated to the artistry of limited edition handcrafted goods.  Bale & Twine™ offers a range of things from …

An Unhappy Valentine’s

by Emily Orpin on 2/10/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Screw You necklace | $59.99 | ecoblingcouture
It’s positively inescapable that we are coming up to that rosy red, sugary pink time of year that some of us loathe.  That time of year when retailers convince us that we don’t really love our loved one unless we shower them with flowers and …

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Judy B Freeman

by Handmade Spark on 2/04/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

” Handcrafted ceramic teapots, bowls, mugs, plates and sculptures can all be found in my shop. I’m inspired by nature, mostly butterflies, cats and fish adding a twist of whimsy and color to everything that I create.” 100% handmade by me in my Tampa, Florida studio.~Judy B. Freeman

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Try, Try, Try Until You Succeed by Handmade Spark Member Creative with Clay

by Handmade Spark on 1/30/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Incense Burner-Box Holder | Creative with Clay
I woke up Christmas eve with this idea in my head… pillow shape bowls. I did make some wall clocks with my pillow shape extruder die and they sold well over the Christmas holidays. Now I wanted to make something else. The basic idea was …