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Paper Beats Rock (leader) Artist: Rosemary One of my favorite things in life is gift giving–anything from making a card, to wrapping a gift, to picking out the gift. I think these things are fun and exciting. My idea is to create quality and thoughtful items that others can use in their gift giving pursuits. |
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Regal Cottage (leader) Artist: Regina I make classic toys with modern sensibilities. My sustainable designs incorporate repurposed vintage fabrics, organic cotton, designer fabrics, and eco-felt. I love knowing that my toys will bring joy to children and their families while also helping to repair the world. |
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Jenni20 (leader) Artist: Jenni I specialize in making travel functional as well as fabulous. Travel laundry bags, lingerie bags, shoe bags, and a line of oilcloth passport covers are all handmade with fashion-forward sensibilities and an eye toward sustainability. |
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maggie may i (leader) Artist: Maggie At my first craft show I sold art dolls along with some domino magnets and necklaces to help fill the table. People loved the jewelry and wanted more! So I expanded to include more game pieces. My art dolls are safely tucked away. |
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Kessler Craftsman (leader) Artist: Larry Completely self-taught, I work in kiln-carved glass & sterling silver. I love color and form! I live and work in an old house in Kessler Park and work a corporate job, in addition to my 25 art shows a year, teaching and commissions. |
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Midnight Snack (leader) Artist: Christina I try to keep the idea of fun in all of my products, including my jewelry and clothing. I don't like anything to be too serious, and I like to make products that make people smile. |
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Modest Ambition (leader) Artist: Anne I strive to make objects of the highest quality that evoke a nostalgic or romantic air. Yarn, especially crochet, can veer off into kitsch quite quickly. I want to make things that are unique in both design and color palette whether cozy or airy. |
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tefi (leader) Artist: Stephanie Marketer by day, crafter by night, I make pretty things (jewelry, hair goodies, wall art) out of reclaimed fabric and other materials. I live in Oak Cliff with my son, and rescue dog and kitty. Life is good. |
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Dowdy Studio (leader) Artists: Pam + Dylan We are a husband and wife team who screen print, illustrate, make wooden jewelry and much more. We cart around Dallas and beyond selling our handmade goods from our our Dowdy Studio Wagon, Dallas' first mobile art shop on wheels. |
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YLK Photography Artist: Yony I am wife to a funny guy, mom to three beautiful kids, and self-taught photographer. I capture still life images that appeal to me personally. The fact that others respond to these images and are touched by them in some way is the cherry on top of what I do. |
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estieMade Artist: Esther I discovered jewelry making when I got married in 2009. It's been rewarding discovering the right style for my line. I'm constantly experimenting with materials and finding new ways to create unique pieces with a country-chic feel. |
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Sheepish Knitting & Crochet Artist: Meredith My business came to be when I was feeling lost as a sophomore in college. Unable to express myself creatively, this altered my overall mood. One day, I decided to teach myself to knit and haven't looked back. I love designing new pieces! |
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Three Yellow Starfish Artist: Margaret I fuse modern fabrics with modified old patterns. My handmade clothes have an old time feel (like grandma used to make) but with a modern twist. I experiment with different patterns and fabrics and always take custom orders to add a personalized touch. |
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Seventy-Five Apparel Artists: Eddie + Creth We're just two guys with a silk screen press, printing our own original designs from a garage in Richardson, Texas. We've got something for your whole family, our style is simple, and we only print on made in USA apparel. |
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Karmacrochet Artist: Patricia I am a foodie and a wearer of many hats. I create hand-knit and crochet accessories, jewelry, pin-back buttons and paper goods. I enjoy exploring a variety of techniques and translating them into different products. |
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Pamplemousse1983 Artist: Maryam I'm a former elementary art teacher turned stay at home mom. I think everyone should be able to have art in their homes and I keep my prints and wearable art affordable for this reason. I love bringing pretty things to the people! |
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K8 made Artist: Kate K8made was created to provide one-of-a-kind items for everyday use made with unique, colorful fabrics sewn into cute, affordable purses and diaper bags. All K8made bags are handcrafted, carefully and meticulously sewn, ensuring your bag is not only original but made to last! |
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Sozadesigns Artist: Walter
I love to illustrate and create. I am an art director/graphic designer/illustrator/artist who loves bold colors, typography, photography and everything visual.
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art-T-dolls Artist: Traci I enjoy working with fabric, but dabble with other artsy elements. My studio includes lots of fabric, buttons, beads, paint, found objects, fiberfill, and much more. My goal always is to make quality creations that make you smile. |
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Christie Cone Ceramics Artist: Christie I never thought I would find a job that would satisfy my desire to constantly try new things. While teaching H.S. art to pay the bills, I discovered ceramics! Clay is such an amazing material! It is limitless and I LOVE it. |
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DCimaginations Artist: Chau Who knew yarn could be so much fun! My creations are focused on fun knitted and crocheted wear for dogs, children, and adults that love to dress up and have fun. |
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Gildem Artist: Emilie After years of computer drafting, I started an Etsy shop as a way for me to get back to working with hands again. I focus on creating modern housewares which are simplistic and made from natural materials. |
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Both Hands Studio Artist: Lynn My terra cotta ceramics are produced individually by hand using slab built, press molded, thrown and altered forms textured with bits of vintage lace gathered here and there finished with soft satin glazes, each piece is unique. |
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BUTTER Artist: Laura I've always been obsessed with handmade objects. My mom made all of my clothes when I was a kid, so I learned the value of 'making.' I began making items to sell while in grad school for furniture design, using materials that would otherwise be thrown away. |
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Black Heart Laboratory Artist: Scott
I’m surrounded by dollies in a workshop that only Gepetto or Imelda Marcos would truly appreciate. I began the obsession of doll making shortly after a dream I had of myself making voodoo dolls. I enjoy combining humor, a sense of mischief, with a hint of religious iconography & the spirit of the circus sideshow.
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The Pig and the Peacock Artists: Jenny + Sabrina We began as an outlet for creative passions and to honor our grandparents. On their Georgia farm, they raised pigs and, to add some class, peacocks. Some of our fondest memories are from those summers on the farm. |
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Made By Rori Artist: Rori I come from a long line of strong, crafty women. I’m a journalism adviser by day (and often night). I always have a notebook on hand. When I’m not reading, writing or editing, I’m most likely creating something – whether it’s hand-stamped notebooks or just dinner. |
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Hi-Fi Jewelry Artist: Jacky I create wearable art from recycled materials with a funky, rock-n-roll edge. The foundation of my line is reclaimed vinyl records. From the first cut to the final gentle sanding, I employ an exclusive process to revamp each piece, making each unique and earth-friendly. |
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Local Honey Artist: Kelly After graduating college for fashion design I was in a creative rut. That's when Local Honey was born! In my shop you will find sweet handmade goods; burlap & felt pillows, custom portraits, children's toys + more. I love to design, sew, draw, paint & create special things for people + their homes. |
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La Alicia Artist: Alicia As a child I enjoyed origami and being read to. I love to create the unexpected by using colors, textures and reclaimed materials. I want to create things that make people happy. I hope that my creations will serve as a “muse” throughout your day. |
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Miamaria Design Artist: Mia My days are spent designing, sewing, and decorating for film, television, and theatre. My nights are spent designing, sewing, and decorating for you. I am inspired by unique fabrics, vintage design, being girly, and my grandmother's handmade lobster bikini. |
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Yellow Bug Boutique Artist: Cindy Yellow Bug Boutiques makes geeky stuff. Our one true desire is to make the propeller-beanie of your average geek spin so fast it flies off his/her head. If you’re a scientist, technologist, gadget freak or recovering liberal arts major, you have found your nirvana. |
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Ferrochie Artist: David I am rooted in workshop design that is largely lost in today's modern manufacturing world. My vision is to recapture the essence and appreciation for hand crafted goods that has been suppressed by mass production. |
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mere designs Artist: Meredith Unable to find the perfect baby shower gift for a friend, I created a mobile -- and haven't stopped designing mobiles that twirl for, amuse and delight other little ones. Each mobile is now rigorously field tested by my own one-year-old son. |
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Honeycomb Print Shop Artist: Brandon If I were born 100 years ago I probably would've been a printmaker, but since I wasn't I became one as quick as I could. I love working with wood, ink and paper. Since learning letterpress I've been designing, carving and printing at every chance. |
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Nest Designs Artist: Ashley Since 2009, I've been creating paper products, baby clothing and jewelry based on that idea of simplicity. I create items that I would use: note cards to send to friends, bracelets to finish off an outfit or onesies for my (future) babies to wear. I'm inspired for me but I get to share it with you! |
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silla soup Artist: Silla married to my favorite computer nerd for 14 years, have two great kiddos and been silla souping for the last four years. i don't know what came first my love for fabrics and vintage baubles or handmaking pretty things...either way i love hunting for fabrics and inspiration! |
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Haute Hardware Artist: Erin I enjoy making pieces that are edgy and a little bit quirky, but that still retain a classic aesthetic. I also enjoy using unexpected elements and combinations in my jewelry and strive to find materials that people don't see every day. |
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bee things Artists: Jeff + Shay We love to design, illustrate and print things that make people happy, and hope to make other people who see our work a bit happier, too. We live and work in Dallas with our two moppy-haired sons, Calder and Milo, and our two mini weenie dogs, Bumper and Junebug. |
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ReGeared
Artist: Rachel
A new spin on old gear. Combining reclaimed wood and recycled bike parts some pretty amazing things can happen. As a furniture designer by trade, artist and avid cyclist by nature, the three passions collided in the garage with a handsome stack of reclaimed wood and bucket full of bike parts. Everyday leads to a new creation... ride on.
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Paperfingers Artist: Justin + Christina We're Justin and Christina—designers, thinkers, and do fun stuff-ers. We're a husband & wife and mom & dad who love using our hands to make new and interesting things for kiddos and big folks alike. |
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Napkin Art Studio Artist: Jonathon I create handmade, limited edition gig posters for bands and fine art prints of just about anything that strikes my fancy. Much of my influence comes from music (vinyl records) and pop culture, and is directly reflected in my work. |
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Seen Studios Artist: Karl + Kathleen Seen Studios is an artistic collaboration between husband and wife team Karl Green and Kathleen Heikes. We've combined our love of the outdoors with our love of art to create unique images from unique places. We hope that our images evoke the love of the places we've been lucky enough to see. |
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Two Clay Hands Artist: Jo Texas raised clay in a variety of functional and dysfunctional forms -from faces, rattles, and wall vases to garden planters, hangingpots, mushrooms, and bird baths -textured with care and glazed to perfection. An emphasis on peculiar clays, captivating shapes, brilliant glazes, and stimulating textures. |
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3dot4 Artist: Stephanie When viewing my artwork you'll discover my obsession for dots and my passion for bold colors, rich textures and circular shapes. I enjoy designing forms and showing motion with what I think of as focused bits of energy. I love how something so small can express motion, change and novelty. |