Just added to the shop! Bamboo Dandelion Earring and Necklace set! Buy the set and save $5! I had my original dandelion drawing laser etched onto bamboo. The bamboo is sutainably grown, naturally anti-bacterial, and hand finished without any toxic chemicals. Sterling silver ear wires and chain. Green Craft!!
It's official! I am back to work after my self imposed maternity leave. I've been busy posting new items in the shop and am headed back into the studio. To celebrate, I am giving away one of my acrylic Dandelion necklaces. All you have to do is become a fan of my Dandelion Blu page on Face book (click on the link to the right!), and leave me a comment here about your favorite thing you did this summer. One lucky commenter will be chosen randomly and will win the prize!! You have until next Friday Sept. 18th.
It's great to be back!
Just a few pics of my set up and the entire booth from Handmade Mart. this chickadee and I had a pretty good day! In fact it was a breeze, or maybe more like a torrential wind at times, but even that couldn't stop the eager shoppers from snapping up all the handmade delights!
I realize I haven't been consistent with my "Pick of the Week" sale items. I promise to try harder in the future. Here's this weeks pick, "Very Cherry." Enamel on copper, in the shop now!
I am finally done with my wholesale catalog! Wheee! Here is a sneak peak at the first page! I also made mailing labels with my logo, letterhead, tent cards for stores to display my work, hang tags for items, and am wrapping up a new website!! I'll post when it's launching, it's really just an information site with links to the blog and etsy shop, but it's new! This dandelion's been a busy girl- now I just need some new customers!
Happy weekend everyone!
image courtesy of bluebuddies.com
Free shipping on all orders between now and V-day when you use the code "heart."
Your shipping will be refunded to you after checkout, or I can send you an adjusted paypal receipt. When will etsy get it together to allow promo codes??? Give a little handmade "sumpin-sumpin" to your sweetheart this year! Please order by Feb. 11th to ensure V-day delivery.
Yesterday when chatting with my partner in craft this chickadee, I realized I hadn't made anything that was Valentine's Day related. Last year I had the "I Gave You my Heart" anatomically correct metal heart pendants. The year before I had the copper and paper hearts, and I can't remember back to the year before that. So I hoped down to the studio and whipped out this little series just for kicks. I may be a little late, considering it is Feb. 3rd already, but who can resist red and pink cherry blossoms and lace? I even attempted some "romance" themed photography! These lovelies are posted in the shop today, order by Feb. 11th to ensure delivery.
This weeks sale pick is this lovely Queen Anne's Lace pendant. Enamel on copper with a sterling silver bale, and your choice of steel cable wire or black silk cord. Can be found here!
I was so happy this morning to wake up to this lovely little treasury that my new Cherry Blossom pendant is included in! You can see the whole treasury here, and click away, there are some really beautiful items. Also I decided to make the Cherry Blossom pendant my Pick of the Week!
I promise this will be it for awhile, but here is what The Washington Post was suggesting for the new White House dog!
Given all factors considered, though, we're going for something else. We're going with something fitted to your size, physique and the temperament of your chief of staff. Yes, we're talking about what the AKC calls "the well-conditioned middleweight athlete of dogdom," the boxer!
Even better, the agency's Web site says, "The breed is known for standing up on its hind legs and batting at its opponent, appearing to box with its front paws." Perfect for dealing with Congress!
Not that we've forgotten about the kids. The AKC: "One of the breed's most notable characteristics is its desire for human affection, especially from children. They are patient and spirited with children, but also protective, making them a popular choice for families."
It's just a thought, sir. But given the nature of your new job, we think you might need a good friend who doesn't think much of newspapers, never reads popularity polls and always reminds you to keep your left up.
Now, let's just hope the Obama's consider adoption! Maybe people would give it a second thought if the "First Dog" was a rescue. Happy weekend everyone!
My nifty indoor/outdoor thermometer says it's 64 degrees inside and 23 degrees outside here in Charm City, and it's only going to get colder. Nowhere near the extreme of 38 degrees BELOW 0 that Minneapolis is experiencing, but it's still pretty frigid. It's too cold for me to work in my basement studio today, too cold to take pictures outside- what's a girl to do? So I dug up this little gem that I photographed earlier in the year but never posted. I know, it's a peony, one of my favorite springtime flowers, but it's making me think of the warmer days to come, working in my garden and enjoying the outdoors without risk of frost bite. This is the first peony pendant in this size, the others are large on sterling. Enamel on copper, 1.5" in diameter, perfect for spring time- even though we are still months away... :) Posted in the shop today!
So I am trying to get all my stock photographed and uploaded to my shop, after a sort of slooooowwww holiday show season, I have a ton of stock. Why not indulge in some matching earrings for my Pick of the Week item, the Bird Nest Choker? These earrings are part of my Graffiti Rounds
series. Enamel on copper with hand formed and hammered sterling silver ear wires. They are appx. the size of quarters and dangle nicely from the ear. They can be found in the shop today!
Sorry to be so slow with posting lately, I'm really trying to get back into the groove of things after my holiday hangover. So I figured I'd re-start my "Pick of the Week" sale in the shop to hopefully jump start my 2009 sales. So here she is, looking towards spring! A lovely little birds nest choker. Enamel on copper with sterling silver chain and findings. If the winter blahhs have got you down, what better way to cheer yourself up a bit?
This choker can be found here. Have a good day everybody!
Now, I've given up on New Year resolutions- I find myself with the best intentions and then just not able to live up to them. So I call them New Year "Anticipated Improvements." So one of my "anticipated improvements" this year is to work on the branding, and business aspects of Dandelion Blu. The first of which is to create a professional looking line sheet or whole sale catalog. But if you are like me getting started is the biggest hurdle. So why not get some help?? And help is on the way! BEST is hosting a business meetup on Jan. 25th to get your new year and crafty business started off with a bang! Here are the details:
Hope your holidays have been restful and full of family, good friends and good times! Thank you all for your love and support in 2008- it was quite a year! Here is to an even better year ahead, complete with a big surprise I'll be sharing soon. Happy New Year everyone!!!
Well, not really! But yesterday did mark my last show for 2008! Whew! what a year it was! Now on to some much needed rest and relaxation. But my etsy shop is till open, so if you need any last minute gifts please order by 12/18 to ensure timely delivery. Don't fret if you experience a lack of posting, it's just me snuggling in with a stack of books I've been meaning to get to and re-charging. Happy Holidays everyone!
Sunday is your last chance to shop local from B.E.S.T members (and moi!) at one of my favorite boutiques, DoubleDutch. There will be sweet treats to eat while you browse the wares, and "spirits" to get you in the holiday mood! And when you make a purchase from a B.E.S.T member, you'll be entered in a drawing to win a $50 gift certificate to DoubleDutch! Give it as a gift, or treat yourself.
Stop by this Sunday, December 14th, from 11am - 5pm. We'll see you there!
DoubleDutch is located at 3616 Falls Rd, Baltimore, Maryland 21211, just off the Avenue.
To purchase in person from Dandelion Blu and many B.E.S.T members! Still looking for that one of kind handmade gift for your loved one or yourself (get what you want for the holidays right?)? Head over to Hampden on Sunday and enjoy holiday treats and "spirits," plus Baltimore's BEST handmade shopping!
DoubleDutch Boutique hosts The Baltimore Etsy Street Team for a holiday trunk show on 12/14 from 11-5pm. Hope to see you there!
The Creative Alliance is a great place for holiday shopping for that hard to buy for person. And if you can't find what your looking for amidst the handcrafted treasures, you can always get jolly at the cash bar!!
Come visit me and many of my fellow BEST members this Sunday in Highlandtown hon!
Artists include:
Dina Alexander Art Jewelry, The Broken Plate Pendant Co., SPAGHETTI KISS,
Daedalus Books & Music, Sweet Pepita, Megin Diamond Designs, this chickadee,
danamarie hosler & greenstarstudio, Dandelion Blu Jewelry, Bowerbox Press,
Devin Mack, MackWire, Jennyjen42, Nancy Ziegenfus-McIntosh, The Littlest
Bean, Linda Moul, Rebecca Patterson Baked at 275*, PINK KISS POTTERY, Jill
Popowich Designs in Metal, Tu Vida Jewelry & Design, heidiroland - daring
earrings!, Elisa Shere Jewelry, Baltimore Glass Works, City Neighbors
Charter School , Sugar Paperie, Mark Supik & Co., Stephney Wallace, Yummy &
Company.
For more information, visit the Creative
Alliance<http://creativealliance.org/events/eventItem1573.html>.
Hope to see you there!
Baltimore Magazine is live! It features many BEST members and there is a small blurb about yours truly! Check it out online, or better yet, pick up your copy at your nearest newsstand.
