Photo By Phoot, Available on Etsy
November 30, 2007
Dear November
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November 29, 2007
Boomba Toomba Now Carrying Little Daisy Chains!!
Boomba Toomba
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November 25, 2007
Little Daisy Chains Now At BuggyBoo Baby!!
Little Daisy Chains is Now At BuggyBoo Baby!! Canada's super cool baby boutique! Find great finds for baby, toddlers and kiddos alike at http://www.buggyboobaby.com/!
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November 13, 2007
Etsy Made - Laura Of L*egant Style
1. When did you learn to sew? Was it something you taught yourself or do you come from a family of sewing enthusiasts?
Well ever since elementary I was inspired by fashion shows and catalogues I'd see, I even drew up my own catalogues too. But creativity definitely runs in the family. Both my grandpas were artists (one a carpenter, the other painter/model builder) and my grandma could knit up anything, then my mother can draw, crochet AND do jewellery so it's definitely in my blood. At the age of 15 I made my own lap quilt at church. Then one day I got married and my husband decided to take sewing machine shopping! Since then I've been teaching myself to sew more detailed items ever since.
2. What was the craziest experience you've had with your sewing machine? I find I'm in a total love hate relationship with mine so I have to ask!
Whew, where to begin right? Um probably the time when I got my first machine and I was in the middle of stitching up a thick item. Then out of nowhere the pressure foot just falls off the machine completely and I almost stitch over my own finger! Fortunately we brought the machine back and all is well with my new machine.
3. What do you find influences your designs?
Nature a lot of the time and the vintage eras. I love being outside and seeing the beauty of the world around me so most of my bags have nature themes or a twist of retro in the shape of blossoms, trees, leaves or even animals. I really love retro mixed with modern, it pretty much describes my whole style.
4. How did you get started and how did you know you "found" your place in the craft world?
Well after I received my new sewing machine I got busy making pillows, table runners and other house hold items for around the house. My mother-in-law would come over and love what she saw and wanted me to make her things like pillows. Then I made some sleep masks, Christmas stockings, aprons, etc and I would send pictures to my mother who lives in Canada. She also loved what she saw and wanted to purchase items from me for peoples Christmas presents. I was like, wow does it really look that good to sell? Lol, nothing like family support. From there I did my first craft show and then found good Ol' Etsy.
5. Do you get lost in a fabric store for hours?
If only my husband would let me! But I usually go into a craft store with not really a specific fabric or item in mind to buy. I like to see and feel the variety and find the one fabric that stands out from the crowd. I look for unique and bold prints usually.
6. Where can people find your stylish bags and crafty like goodness?
L*egant Style can be found online at snowyangel.etsy.com . We're open 24hrs day and 7 days a week. ;)
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November 10, 2007
Clackamas Christian Center Bazaar!!
Holiday Bazaar
13333 SE Rusk Road
Including Punky Kidz
&
Me, Little Daisy Chains!!
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November 8, 2007
Take The Handmade Pledge!!!
Support Handmade artisans this Holiday season!! Take the pledge!
Why buy handmade?
Buying Handmade makes for better gift-giving.
The giver of a handmade gift has avoided the parking lots and long lines of the big chain stores in favor of something more meaningful. If the giver has purchased the gift, s/he feels the satisfaction of supporting an artist or crafter directly. The recipient of the handmade gift receives something that is one-of-a-kind, and made with care and attention that can be seen and touched. It is the result of skill and craftsmanship that is absent in the world of large-scale manufacturing.
Buying handmade is better for people.
The ascendancy of chain store culture and global manufacturing has left us dressing, furnishing, and decorating alike. We are encouraged to be consumers, not producers, of our own culture. Our ties to the local and human sources of our goods have been lost. Buying handmade helps us reconnect.
Buying handmade is better for the environment.
The accumulating environmental effects of mass production are a major cause of global warming and the poisoning of our air, water and soil. Every item you make or purchase from a small-scale independent artist or crafter strikes a small blow to the forces of mass production.
So um yeah, buy handmade!!
Still not convinced? Watch this fun video;
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November 5, 2007
The PDX Trunk Show!!
Rob & Magestica shopping it up
The Taping Of A Trunk Show, Storque Style
A silly short video to give all a feel for the atmosphere of the show!!
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PDX Etsy In New York!!!
Poetic Purl's Gorgeous Array Of Jewelry
It's Leak Arts and LaFrenchie, Yay!!!
Oh and then there was Little Daisy Chains (that's me)!!
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