Saturday Finds: Vintage Jewelry

by Lauren Soponis on 4/09/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Some vintage jewelry finds from the Handmade Spark Directory.

A Garden of Vintage Color Bracelet | $150 | Art of Lisa Baer

Reworked Vintage Brooch Necklace | $30 | Bungelowjame

Vintage Cluster Clip On Earrings | $18.5 | CatNap Cottage

Vintage Pocketwatch Necklace | $60 | House of Introspection

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: enamor

by Handmade Spark on 4/06/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Painted works feature cute forest creatures, Japanese geisha and retro themes. Every article of work, be it a table lamp, tee shirt, handbag or a piece of jewelry, is completely handpainted, so you know its one of a kind! She also loves to reuse vintage pieces that no one has …

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Sugar ‘n Spice Aprons

by Handmade Spark on 4/04/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Sugar ‘n Spice Aprons creates cute retro aprons and women’s designer aprons that are full of style and flair for the stylish cook! Our retro and vintage aprons make excellent birthday gifts, Christmas gifts, wedding gifts, and more! Whether you need a new apron for whipping up dinner at home, …

Handmade Spark Writer Spotlight: Jennifer Schulting

by Handmade Spark on 4/03/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

With the Handmade Spark Writer Spotlight, we wanted to give our readers the chance to get to know some of our writers better.  They all have wonderful stories to tell and knowledge to share.

The next writer in our series is Jennifer Schulting.  Jennifer is passionate about her dogs, photography, gardening, recycling …

Featured Handmade Artist: LynnMinneyDesigns by Handmade Spark Member Creativeapples Fine Art Photography

by Handmade Spark on 3/21/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

Hello again!!! Welcome to another Featured Handmade Artist!!! I’d like to introduce you to Lynn from LynnMinneyDesigns. I am a huge fan of recycled and re-purposed products and Lynn creates lovely bags and accessories from vintage recycled sweaters, jeans, vintage fabrics, ties and buttons!

Check out some of her other wonderful designs:

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Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Petal Products

by Handmade Spark on 3/07/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

I’ve recently relocated to France, so keep your eye on the vintage goods! THREE shops under one roof: New Apparel, Vintage Stuff & Paper Products/graphic design! Whether it’s customized paper roses or a vintage gem I discovered in a French junk shop, Petal Products insists upon pieces that are personal, …

Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Annie Bellas

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

Annie Bella’s represents one of the many facets of Robin Gay White’s painting styles. Whimsical patterns and colors make up the designs painted on upcycled vintage pieces, canvas, wood and stone, making Annie Bella’s a very fun place to shop or just linger awhile for creative inspiration! ~Annie Bellas

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Handmade Spark Member of the Day: Delirium Designs Jewelry

by Handmade Spark on 2/25/11 | View Comments Comment(s)

I sell my own designed and crafted handmade jewelry made from quality beads and findings, European and American vintage and antique materials. I create elaborate bead embroidered and bead woven pieces. My designs are often theatrical in nature and over the top. I enjoy creating pieces in decoupage and love …