THE MODERN SIDE OF HANDMADE
A card design by Ann of ACBC Design.
This month's giveaway features ACBC Design. Based out of Portland, Oregon, designer Ann creates paper goods for all your holiday needs and special occasions.
The giveaway ends Wednesday October 29th and you can enter below.
More details about Ann and her shop are featured here.
It's finally Fall and some of our favorite handmade finds include knits and gifts for pampering yourself. See them all below.
image via @semisweetstudios on instagram
Oh yeah, it's FALL!!! My favorite and perhaps your favorite season of the year. Summer is hot, Winter is cold, Spring is rainy, but Fall is just perfect. I will be embracing the cooler temp's, cozy knits, pumpkin flavored everything and crisp evening air. Here's a rundown of what's happening this month and what we are loving in the handmade world.
OCTOBER FAVORITES
(click on images above for links to items and the shop)
Nanako's favorites from :: Nyrstrom Goods, Ciseal, Quarter Twenty, Puik Art
Cinne's favorites from :: mello mallo, fantasy by mm, baby sprouts co, noemiah
Jillian's favorites from :: Co Mod, Sweet Peony Press, 86 Home, Texturable Decor
Amber's favorites from :: Insek Design, Department Chicago, Leah Lerner, Boxwood Tree
SHOP UPDATES FROM SOME OF OUR FAVORITE ARTISANS
Applewhite Handmade :: Custom envelope pillow
Creatiate :: Current works in progress.. I have a thing for these wood mounts
Trees 4 the Wood :: All finished and waiting for fixative spray. I'm stocking up for the Christmas rush! These linocut notebooks are great gifts for teachers. They're also simple to send through the post.
OCTOBER GIVEAWAY
Our next giveaway starts October the 15th. The talented Ann of ACBC Design will provide one lucky entrant with a $30 gift certificate to her paper goods shop. Woo hoo!
Have a great October!
Our giveaway with Sea and Asters features two geometric planters + two air plants. The winner will get to choose which colors they prefer. Colors :: neon pink, apricot, marigold yellow and aqua.
James and Monica of Sea & Asters.
Are you ready for a fabulous giveaway? Every month we hold our Lucky 7 Giveaway featuring artists + collectors on Etsy.com.
This month, we are featuring Monica and James shop, Sea & Asters.
One lucky entrant will win TWO geometric planters ( choose your color :: Apricot, Neon Pink, Aqua, Marigold) + TWO air plants.
SHIPPING NOTE: Live plants cannot be shipped outside the United States. If you are not in the U.S. you will not be able to receive the airplants, just the planters. Thanks for your understanding.
We featured Sea & Aster's studio on our blog, so if you would like to take a tour click here.
HOW CAN YOU ENTER?
1. Go to the bottom of this post. There are multiple ways to enter and you can enter daily (in some cases).
2. Giveaway Dates:
Starts :: Wednesday September 16th
Ends :: Wednesday September 30th
3. One winner will be chosen at random via Rafflecopter.
Image via Instagram :: @ofnotestationers :: Isabel and Kate will be in booth 94
If I was in New York City this weekend, I would definitely make a stop over at the Brooklyn Expo Center for the latest Renegade Craft Fair ( September 11, 12, 13). Renegade is a huge name in the handmade world with shows in Los Angeles, Austin and even London and more. Since I can only be there virtually, I went through all the amazing vendors and handpicked the booths/vendors that I would love to shop. You're welcome :)
SHOP:: Ashware Studio
BOOTH :: 55
SHOP:: Seagrape Bath and Body
BOOTH:: 91
SHOP:: Thread and Paper
BOOTH :: 127
SHOP:: Carrie Bilbo
BOOTH:: 114
SHOP:: Bole Road Textiles
BOOTH:: 9
SHOP:: Hannah Guerin
BOOTH:: 120
Our very own Jillian will be there with a colorful selection of pillows. Hopefully you can stop by her booth and say hi.
SHOP:: Jillian Rene Decor
BOOTH :: 5
If you are lucky enough to be there, you probably won't go home empty handed.
It looks like there will be over 200 vendors, but if you can't make it, be sure to visit their online shops.
Weekly Roundup, Trends, Instagram
Even though it's not officially Fall yet, I think that once September begins we all just feel like it should be Fall no matter the weather. The cooler season brings with it an array of new colors and designs. I'm going to share a few of our favorite finds for September.
Stylist :: Jillian
Shops:: 88 editions, Convivial Production, Green Laundry , Reseed
Stylist:: Cinne
Shops:: Jujujust , Jen Hewett, Hokoda, Btw ceramics
Stylist :: Amber
Shops:: Texturable Decor, Yield Design Co., Katy Skelton, Gagan Design
Stylist:: Nanako
Shops:: Giovanna Giuliani, , Quartertwenty , The Swedish Gypsy , Clive Roddy
Our August giveaway was a huge success! Our winner was announced here. A big thanks to Mirta of Modern Botanics! Our next big giveaway will start on September 16th.
Have you shared with us your handmade and vintage style? Just share your latest shop items and finds on instagram and tag them with #foundmademodern. You can follow us at @foundmademodern. More Fall trends to be shared with you later this month. Have a great weekend!
Are you ready for a fabulous giveaway? Every month we hold our Lucky 7 Giveaway featuring artists + collectors on Etsy.com.
This month, we are featuring Mirta's shop, Modern Botanics Shop.
One lucky entrant will win a cotton bucket bag with a hand printed design in blue.
We featured Mirta's studio on our blog, so if you would like to take a tour click here.
HOW CAN YOU ENTER?
1. Go to the bottom of this post. There are multiple ways to enter and you can enter daily (in some cases).
2. Giveaway Dates:
Starts :: Monday August 17th
Ends :: Monday August 31st
3. One winner will be chosen at random via Rafflecopter.
Mirta in her studio
