The {NewNew} - Indie Artists, Artisans & Crafters of the NY Metro Region

Rain, Rain Go Away

2012-01-27T10:57:00.000-05:00

I Love To Walk In The Rain by My Zoetrope

It's pouring today in New York City, but rather than curl up and hide from the weather, I thought I'd let it inspire me. Here are some rain themed items that may cheer you up a bit. How about a cute onesie by Big Bridge Studios in a rainy winter day blue and gray?

Gotham Bird Baby Onesie

I wouldn't mind a shower of these beauties designed by Fernando Jewelry:

Spring Rain Citrine Earrings

Stay dry with this cloche by Ellis Designs:

Women's Water Resistant Striped Cloche

Spend the day catching up on some correspondence with Tamara Garvey's Rainy Day Elephants:


Rainy Day Elephant Note Cards

And here is Gene Kelly, wishing you a happy rainy Friday:

Simone
groundsel.etsy.com

Beat Those Winter Doldrums!

2012-01-24T14:01:00.000-05:00

Oh, winter. Business is SLOW and I, for one, am having a hard time fighting the tendency for that to turn me into a big lazy slug. There are so many things to enhance my business that I never have time to do during the rest of the year that I could be using this time to do but I just don't feel like it. This may be because it won't be clear whether doing them is having the desired effect without the regular contact with customers that heavier selling activity brings. Maybe. But that's no excuse. No! Spring will be here before we know it (it really will; I should know this by now)
Read more »

Send a Valentine: Share Your Love 2012

2012-01-19T10:00:00.000-05:00

Today, Etsy announced the return of their Special Delivery campaign - Share Your Love 2012. Etsy will once again partner with Citymeals-on-Wheels to bring nutritious meals & companionship to elderly New Yorkers with a little surprise...a Valentines' Day card from you.

Check out details on how to get involved, where to send your cards & any dos or don't here. Since K. Batty Design & Stationery is my name & cards are my game, I'm super excited to participate in this & pledge to send 20 cards. Maybe more! I love the opportunity to bring up the spirits of a fellow New Yorker.

I hope you'll join me in bringing some cheer with Etsy & Citymeals-on-Wheels!

PS If you're still gazing at your holiday cards & wondering what to do with them, check out Sara's post from the other day on how they can be upcycled for charity.

Kerry

Happy Friday the 13th!

2012-01-13T12:17:00.000-05:00

Clouds from the No. 7 Train Platform by Astrodub

Friday the 13th. Does this date make you shudder with dread, or anticipation, or does it merely elicit a shoulder shrug from you? Since 2012 provides us with an unusually large number of Friday the 13th dates, I was interested to find out what other craft/artisan related superstitions we at the {NewNew} may harbor.

Numbers

Table Numbers Pretty Stationery Shop

Numbers seem to be in-/auspicious for many of us including myself: When I knit or crochet I never end on a 13th row. I just don't. Beth always tries to cast on a number of stitches that is a multiple of 6 or if that fails, a number of stitches that add up to a year that is personally meaningful to her. May has a thing for the number 8 and will set her kiln temperature to one that includes that digit.


Crochet Popcorn Pillow by bshorr

Habits

Angel always does the following after she finishes setting up at a market:

I go and get a coffee from a vendor within the market (or a cookie, or something to drink, etc). The way I see it, by feeding the monster so to speak, it gives me something back. Works every time ;-D

Lauren tries her best not to have any superstitions/ahem habits in anything relating to her business in order not to to feel like her success might be based on doing some habit or act. (Now, is not having a habit a habit?)

Leather Smart Phone Sleeve by LolaFalk Designs

Offerings

This to me was the most interesting "habit" and one I can totally relate to. Our technological tools often seem to have "minds" of their own that must be appeased. For example, whenever Lisa's printer wakes from sleep mode she has to "feed" it an offering. The first print after it wakes up is always gibberish. Also, the number of copies she prints at a time is important. She never prints more than 25 copies in one batch. Printing any more than that in one sitting courts disaster resulting in odd symbols being printed rather than the congratulatory message originally intended.

So, on this lucky or cursed day would you share your "habits" with us?

Happy Friday the 13th
Simone
groundsel.etsy.com

Giving Your Holiday Cards A New Life

2012-01-06T08:10:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year, Readers! I hope your Holidays were spectacular and that you've entered 2012 with feelings of excitement, determination, and peace.

The first week of January, I attempt to do some spring cleaning. I clean out my closets, shred old papers I no longer need, go through old magazines from 2011, and do an inventory of my business stock. I also file all of my receipts and get my books in order as I prepare for orders in the new year and tax season. In other words, I purge, breathe, and usher in something like order before the chaos begins.
Read more »

I set goals...now what?

2012-01-05T10:44:00.000-05:00

{Rosie! The Biz Ladies cheerleader on Design Sponge}

The beginning of a new year means one thing. No, not hangovers! Ok, maybe those, but also everyone is talking about goal setting & I swear no one does it more than those of us in the handmade/small business category. All year long we are evaluating, changing, adjusting. This time of the year is prime for doing those things big picture style.

Got Goals?

Yes! But, now what? That's what I have struggled with in the past. How will I work toward these ideas every day? Last year my goals were to:

1. Produce more work

2. Focus.

Kind of a do-more-by-doing-less approach there on number 2. Did I accomplish them? Yes...loosely. Mostly by sitting down & sketching out ideas. Many of them made it to the computer. Not many of them made it onto my shop, but design development takes time & I can't say it was easy to focus on one design at a time. So, can I do it differently? Well, yes...I'm glad you asked. Here's how...
Read more »

NewNew New Year's Resolutions

2012-01-03T11:40:00.001-05:00

Happy 2012!

So, it's a new year. Time to turn the page and look ahead. What do you want to start, finish, do, get, or be more of or less of in the coming 12 months?

A few brave NewNewers shared their resolutions with the rest of us. Here's what they said.

Read more »

Is it really the end of December already?

2011-12-29T16:30:00.001-05:00

8x10 print by MyZoetrope

Wow - what a year it has been! I can honestly say that 2011 has been one of the most exhausting, and rewarding years of my life. Even though it was 11 months ago, it seems like just yesterday that I joined
this lovely group of crafters, artists and designers I now call my NewNew family! In this short time I have met some of the most talented people in all of New York! Each one of you has taught me something great, and for that I am so very thankful!

Read more »

Tips for Preparing Your Business Financially for the New Year

2011-12-27T06:00:00.001-05:00

Happy post-holidays! We at Outright hope that you had the best winter holiday possible and, of course, that you got everything that you wanted.

But everything good must come to an end, and that includes hanging back and relaxing. Now it’s time for all of us to get ready for the New Year. More specifically, it’s time to get ready for all the tax time madness that’s soon to come.

To help you out, we’ve prepared a few tips to help you and your business ease into 2012.

Inventory

When do you usually take inventory? If you do it when it’s tax time, you’re more than likely misrepresenting yourself. For tax purposes, you want to record what you had at the end of the year, not what you have in April. This is because the taxes are for 2011, and you may have amassed some material in the beginning months of 2012.

Instead of writing items down to take inventory, consider taking pictures of everything. This way you can also visualize your stock instead of merely trying to organize a spreadsheet months from now.

Pictures

Speaking of pictures, snap a few photos of your home office or workspace at the end of the year. There are several deductions you can take if the space you work in qualifies as a home office for tax purposes, and these can add up to some big savings in April. Some of these deductions include phone bills, office furniture, and even a portion of rent/mortgage.

The pictures will help not only prove you own what you say, it can also help your tax preparer find even more deductions for you to use.

Get Rid of Some Money

I don’t mean just throw it out the door (unless I’m in the neighborhood, then go ahead). But there are special deductions for 2011 that can help you out if you can risk the extra expenditure.

For instance, there’s the Section 179 deduction. It allows small businesses to expense up to $500,000 in equipment purchases made in 2011. Did you have any big equipment purchases you were considering? See if you can buy them up in the last minutes of this year to get the deduction.

And of course there’s always charity, arguably a better use of your money. You don’t always have to give money, though. If you’re looking to buy new inventory, your old and unused inventory would make a good charitable donation. It can lead to some nice deductions on your taxes. Keep in mind, though, once you donate over $500 worth of goods, the rules and requirements get tougher.

Outright

In order to get a good read on your taxes before you actually file your taxes, take a gander at your Outright account. There, you can get a good idea what you may owe in taxes and if you should take action to get additional deductions. With a little foresight and planning you’ll be in good shape come April!

About the Author:
Laura Messerschmitt is the Vice President of Marketing at Outright, a free online accounting software for small businesses. She loves helping the self-employed and small businesses to be more successful and grow their businesses.

Good Tidings To You

2011-12-23T06:30:00.001-05:00

Bee's Stocking with Pins Made by Her Mother Annie

The holidays are literally on top of us, so to share what we at the {NewNew} are doing at this time, here is a roundup of the different holiday traditions of our team members:

Much Merriment

For Chanukah, Alexa of Roseground used to visit her grandmother to light candles and celebrate. "After candles and before presents, my grandma would put out a big pot full of coins (mostly pennies, but some larger coins), and we would all take a handful of coins and put it in a pot for charity, and another handful of coins and put it in a baggie for ourselves (though I usually lost mine playing dreidl
afterwards)."

Kelly of Aperture Agog and her family love to play games so much that her aunt has put together a family jeopardy game for Christmas that includes categories like "family history" and "Christmas Carols."

In true Etsy fashion, Jacqueline, who runs ChelseaRainbow, is busy making all her gifts for her family party that will take place at her cousin's house.

Christmas Mistletoe To-Go by Hook and Matter

Figgy Pudding

As with all celebrations, food is also at the center of our family gatherings: Lauren, a.k.a. LolaFalk begins Christmas Eve by sharing/breaking the Oplatek - a thin, crisp wafer that typically has a nativity scene imprinted on it. The ritual is that the eldest member of the family starts with the wafer, breaks off a piece and offers it to another family member with a blessing of good wishes for the upcoming year. It then moves through family member to member with the breaking and the blessing passing through.

Sara of S2 Stationery is becoming the keeper of her family's secret Honduran tamale recipe. She has been making these tamales with the women in her family since she was a small child and the recipe which has never been written down, has now passed from her grandmother to her mother and to her. It includes 2 special corn based mixtures and a filling of capers, raisins, and potatoes.

For Natasha, the proprietress of Wink and Flip, the Carlyle Hotel has always been a special place for important family events and Christmas morning you will find her there with her clan pondering whether to take on the enormous breakfast buffet or order a la carte.

Dreidel Kitty by MyZoetrope

Light the Lights

As the days are getting shorter, we all enjoy the cheerful decorations of the season. Melissa of be in the moment and her family always take in the Christmas decorations on the drive home from Midnight Mass.

Bee was born in 2008 and every Christmas since then her mother Annie of Brooklyn Owl has added a new pin to her stocking. The stocking pins, baking molasses cookies, watching "Home Alone" Christmas morning, and building crazy blanket forts are becoming part of this little girl's holiday memories.

With the arrival of Baby Xander, Jenn of Firelight Jewelry and her family are also making new traditions. They will begin with a reading of the Grinch, and conclude with a gathering via Skype to hang out with her family in Ireland and open presents together.

Amy of Sweet Olive Jewelry grew up with this tradition:
"Growing up, we always had the tradition of waiting until Christmas Eve to put up the Christmas tree. Usually that meant waiting until Christmas Eve to BUY the tree too! Throughout the years we ended up with trees my brother called "Charlie Brown trees" because they were sad, misshapen and usually
heavily discounted. A few times, we were so late that the lots were already closed and we just had to leave the money for our tree."

Hoping that all little trees will get this much love and that Ruby won't have to work too much this weekend, we at the {NewNew} wish you a very Happy Holiday and thank you for hanging out with us this year!

Simone
groundsel.etsy.com

Wrapping Your Holidays With Eco-Love

2011-12-16T10:03:00.000-05:00

Good December, {NewNew} readers!

Last month, I promised you a blog with tips on how to eco-friendly decorate your home for the Holidays. I'm sorry to break the news to you, but I'm not writing about that this month. Instead, I'm sharing my favorite eco-friendly alternatives to gift wrap.

Yes, we are talking about decorating under the tree for your loved ones and the planet. I think it's a trade-off, but don't worry, you will get your tips for eco-friendly Holiday decorating. You can hold me to it!

Read more »

Sending Out Christmas Cards

2011-12-15T13:03:00.001-05:00

This time of the year I get that spoof Christmas song in my head based on the 12 Days of Christmas. You know it...the 12 Pains of Christmas. The Fourth thing at Christmas that's such a pain to most people is sending Christmas cards.

What? Why?! Obviously as a stationery maker, I look forward to sending AND receiving holiday cards, but I can understand...it's one more thing to do & an easy one to leave to the last minute. So! Here are some quick ways to get them done - all great cards that you can print at home!

Printable Christmas Card - Bird Wreath Greeting with Personalization Option

Holiday Rush!

2011-12-13T11:38:00.000-05:00

Oh, my goodness, are we in the thick of it now! For crafty biz people like me it's like final exams every week for a month, with the biggest, baddest exam coming up this weekend, the last shopping weekend before Santy Clause makes his annual visit. It's so busy, I'm taking cat-naps on the couch, eating mac and cheese at the kitchen counter, walking the dogs at all hours of the night, and probably not changing my clothes often enough.

Getting ready is as much mental as it is physical (in the sense of making enough stock to satisfy the hoped-for overwhelming demand). For me it involves coaching myself not to freak out, to just keep cutting, sewing, gluing, painting. Sleep can wait. It's a long slow winter.

To see the results of my and over 80 other local artisans' "making" madness (including that of many NewNew members), swing by the first ever Yelp Giftacular Holiday Market in downtown Manhattan this Saturday and Sunday, December 17 and 18, from 12 to 6 PM. And/or check out any of the numerous other local handmade holiday markets happening throughout the City. For a comprehensive list of these happenings, visit the Markets of New York Holiday Market Guide. It rocks.

Happy handmade holiday shopping!

Until next time -

Linda/Purty Bird

Trimming the Tree

2011-12-08T11:37:00.001-05:00

Can someone please tell me how it's December already? Didn't we just celebrate the fourth of July? I'm not complaining though because I love the holidays - and I love decorating for them even more! I put on the some holiday music (currently toggling between Glee's holiday album and A very She & Him Christmas, light my mistletoe candle (my tiny NY apartment can't accommodate a real size tree sadly) and get decorating!

This year I decided to make my tree a little more personal and make poloroid photo frame ornaments. This way I cam be reminded each day of the people and things that make the holidays great!

Making these ornamens is easy and a fun family activity that even the young set of kids can get involved with.

Ornament Supplies!

All you need is:

White FeltFabric
glue
Ribbon
Photos
Scissors
Measuring tape

To make the ornaments cut the felt into 3.5 x 4.5 inch rectangles. For each ornament you will need two pieces. In the front piece, cut out a 2.5"x2.5" square 1/2 inch from the top and the sides. There should be more space on the bottom of the piece so it looks like a poloroid.

Cut a pice of ribbon long enough to hang the ornament from your tree. Mine was about 5 or 6 inches long.

Leave one side glue free!

Next flip over the felt and place glue on three sides - the top, one side and the bottom. Take the piece of ribbon you cut and place both ends on the top part of the ornament on the glue. Put a little more glue on the ribbon ends and then attach the back piece of felt.

Cut your photographs slightly larger than the hole (about 3" x 3") and slide them in in the side that is not glued.Hang and enjoy!

Happy Holidays from Kelley!
Kelley Gudahl Photography

Connect!

2011-12-05T09:07:00.003-05:00

If you have an Etsy shop and a Facebook fan page that you use to connect with your customers, you will be happy to know that it is now even easier to link the two. This allows shoppers to instantly like your shop's Facebook page from your Etsy shop while browsing your wares. Once the connection is established, you can post items from your shop to your Facebook account without having to switch from your shop to Facebook.

Here is an image of my fairly new shop, The Hairy Vetch, where I sell hair accessories. It's not connected to the social world yet and looks a little lonely.

Clicking on the Facebook icon under the shop banner brings me to the Info and Appearance page of my shop. From there I can select the Facebook page I want to connect to the shop and instantly the Facebook Like button appears on the page.

Once I click the Like button, Facebook registers that I am my first fan!

Use the same process to connect your shop to Twitter. With a Twitter connection:

Shoppers will see a Follow button for your Twitter account below the banner of your Etsy shop.
You’ll be able to tweet about each new listing you add to your shop.
Anyone who has Followed you through Etsy will see your updates in their Twitter Timeline.

Now I should start my conversation with my future fans. For some tips on how to have a meaningful and professional social media presence in your shop, check out Etsy's Guide to Facebook.

Let's connect!

Thank you to Etsy a Holiday Handmade Cavalcade sponsor.

Simone
groundsel.etsy.com

Just ONE day until the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade!

2011-12-02T09:46:00.000-05:00

Saturday is The {NewNew} Holiday Handmade Cavalcade
You Do Not Want To Miss This Event!

For one day only during the holiday season shoppers can load up on clothing, jewelry, accessories, paper goods, bath and body treasures, toys, housewares and more, all handmade by some of the most creative local artisans and crafters in the NYC metropolitan area.
Where: Public Assembly 70 North 6th Street in Brooklyn
When: 10 am-6 pm Saturday December 3rd

The first 200 shoppers to arrive will receive free goodie bags packed with a unique sampling of wares from the {NewNew} - so come early!

With each purchase, shoppers will get a raffle ticket entry for a prize package filled with great {NewNew} wares!

In keeping with its tradition of partnering with local non-profits, the {NewNew} will have representatives from The Brooklyn Community Foundation, an organization that improves the lives of Brooklyn residents and their communities.

Hope to see you!
Holly / EllisDesign

Join the {New New} this Weekend at the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade!

2011-12-02T09:31:00.001-05:00

The Holiday Handmade Cavalcade is almost here! Saturday, December 3rd from 10am-6pm at Public Assembly, 70 North 6th Street, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

Join us at this one-day-only event to pick up something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!

This year, the {NewNew} welcomes the Brooklyn Community Foundation to the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade. The Brooklyn Community Foundation is the first and only community foundation devoted exclusively to the people of Brooklyn. It is dedicated to improving the lives of people in Brooklyn by strengthening communities through local giving, grant making and community service. The Brooklyn Community Foundation is a partnership of donors, nonprofit groups, civic leaders, and all those that care about Brooklyn. They strive to collaborate, convene and communicate in ways that promote generosity, civic involvement, good public policy and caring for our neighbors and neighborhoods. To learn more about the Brooklyn Community Foundation, visit their website at http://www.brooklyncommunityfoundation.org/.

See you this Saturday at the Cavalcade!

For one last peek at the 35 local crafters and artists who will be present,

visit www.handmadecavalcade.com.

Karin / Better Than Jam

Gifts for Kids - A {NewNew} Shopping Guide

2011-12-02T09:04:00.003-05:00

Is not the best part of the holidays watching kids squeal with pleasure as they excitedly unwrap their presents? The {NewNew} has the cutest and most original gifts for kids. Below is a small sample, and you can find all these crafters - and more - at our annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade TOMORROW!!!

How adorable is FeltIt's Moose on Yellow Baby T-shirt? OverallBaby uses the most eye-catching and vibrant fabrics for her clothing, such as this Overall in Pop Art Fast Food.
WindowsofAgate has tons of great things for kids, but this Art Wallet with NYC Coloring Book in an adorable giraffe pattern (click here to see what it looks like closed) is one of my favorites.

Any one of PurtyBird's Owls will be a little one's best nighttime buddy but the whole family would be amazing!
I dare you to not "awww" when you see EllisDesign's Children's Kitten Hat. Cuteness personified! (Hattified?)
Begin an heirloom tradition with RosiRouge's hand-appliqued Animal Wrapper with vintage fabrics.
What child - or child-at-heart - wouldn't want to wake up to this cheerful Royal Rabbit, an original watercolor by MyZoetrope?
I wish you all the joy of the season. May you see it with child's eyes.

Until next time,

LuCrafts

Great Gifts for $25 or Less

2011-11-30T09:15:00.008-05:00

I hear many of my friends saying "I'd like to get something really unique for my Mom (Dad, Aunt....) but I am on a tight budget this year." Finding that unique and one-of-a-kind gift does not mean you have to break the bank, in fact you can find many wonderful gift ideas for less than $25 in the Etsy shops of The {NewNew} team. Plus, when you buy your gifts at an Etsy shop you are supporting the efforts of independent artisans, designers and crafters.

Head on over to our Gifts Under $25 Etsy Treasury to find out more about these items and the shops they are from. If you are in the New York area you'll find all these shops (and more) at the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade on December 3rd. Over 35 local artists, designers and crafters will be at the Cavalcade for your shopping delight. We'll be at Public Assembly, 70 N. 6th Street in Brooklyn from 10 - 6 on December 3rd.

Hope to see you on December 3rd.
Holly / Ellis Designs

Getting Your Business Finances Ready for the End of the Year

2011-11-29T08:39:00.003-05:00

Well, it’s here…time to start on your annual tasks to get ready for the new year! A big part of getting ready for 2012 involves organizing your taxes. We know it’s a giant pain in the Christmas sweater, but it has to be done, or else you risk a giant payment to the IRS!

But don’t fear, because there are several things you can do to prepare yourself for this yearly paper shuffle.

Organize Receipts and Categorize Expenses

If you haven’t been doing this all year, you may have some task ahead of you. But organizing your business receipts can go a long way towards getting you ready for what lies ahead.

For one, when doing your taxes, you want to have as much information as possible. If you only have a vague idea of how much you spent on your business over the year and no valid proof, it may end up costing you. Printer paper is one thing, but what about all the travel expenses you racked up? You want all that info in hand so you can properly log it (and claim the tax deduction!).

Another reason to properly organize your receipts is again about proof. You can write all the expenses you want on your tax forms, but in the end, the IRS needs proof they exist. If you submit your tax forms and you can’t back up your claims, there will be trouble ahead indeed!

You should also consider categorizing your expenses ahead of time. This way it’s much easier to add them up when it comes time to actually do your taxes. Some of the most common categories will be utilities, transportation, supplies, and advertising, though your business may have some unique ones.

Verify Income

Now is also a good time to check all the numbers regarding how much money you made in 2011. Many of Outright’s users are self-employed or independent business owners, so they must worry about paying in quarterly taxes. This is usually calculated based off yearly income, which for obvious reasons needs to be up to date.

Some freelancers or business owners like to go off the numbers they had the previous quarter. However, you may be paying too much if you do this. This is why we recommend recalculating your income as much as possible in order to be accurate. (Confused about quarterly estimated taxes? Check out our Quarterly Estimated Tax Cheat Sheet.)

Integrate Your Financial Accounts Into Outright

There’s no sense in doing this all by yourself. Keeping track of all your business expenses and income can be tough to do, especially when you have so much else to consider. So instead of tackling tedious data entry every time you collect from a customer or buy supplies, why not let Outright help?

Integrate your bank accounts into our intuitive software, and we’ll pull in all your transactions so you never have to spend hours and hours entering them by hand. We’ll also help with the aforementioned categorizing so that you can quickly and easily fill out your Schedule C at the end of the year and file your taxes.

This way, getting ready for the New Year is as easy as pumpkin pie. Now you can concentrate on redoing your shipping model and revamping your website instead of tackling annoying paperwork!

We're decking the halls!

2011-11-29T08:00:00.003-05:00

The Cavalcade is ALMOST HERE and we've been putting our best elf hats on in preparation. Our theme is a winter wonderland and what evokes the season more than snowflakes? Just like our crafts, we've hand-made each one so that just as in nature no two are alike.
For those crafters out there, here are a few tips to create your own wonderful designs: take several pieces of paper (plain or recycled for the environmentally conscious), cut them into long strips of 3 different lengths, loop the ends and then staple the loops. Repeat and then attach the two strips by cutting a small slit into the center of each and slide them into each other on a perpendicular line. Twenty-five or so staples later and you have a snowflake!
This year is going to be great and the decorations are only the very beginning of the fun! Come out to Public Assembly on the 3rd and see for yourself what all the excitement is about!

Seriously, one of the best ways to get original gifts is to come support your local NY crafters!

The Sixth Day of Raffle Wonders!

2011-11-28T08:19:00.005-05:00

At this year's Holiday Handmade Cavalcade, the {NewNew} Team has put together seven fabulous raffle prize packages chock full of beautiful pieces from our members. We will be profiling one package for this week. So keep checking in to see what you could win simply by attending the HHC and purchasing one item from our vendors.

Lovely items included in this package are:

1. Tote Bag from Felt It

2. 8x10 Print from Astrodub

3. Necklace from Loella Medina

4. Elephant from Windows of Agate

5. Earrings from SaruStar

6. Earrings from AdornmentsNYC

7. Necklace from A 1000 Kisses

8. Necklace from Purty Bird

9. Magnets & Bookmark from Lovely Day Designs

10. Jotter from PriaVanda

11.Card Set from Gramkin Paper Studio

12. Owl Clip from Brooklyn Owl

13. Bib from Hanky Blanky

14. Tee from Birdy 27 Designs

Don't miss out! The Holiday Handmade Cavalcade is this coming Saturday!

Cyber Monday! The {NewNew} is Having a Sale

2011-11-28T00:26:00.001-05:00

It's not too late to get in on The {NewNew} Black Friday Cyber Monday sale. Check out all the participating shops right HERE.

Want more? Head on over to Etsy and check out these Treasuries:
http://etsy.me/s6JDsd
http://etsy.me/uNevou

Happy Holidays and have fun shopping
Holly / EllisDesign

Music: Sheryl Crow Run Rudolph Run from the CD A Very Special Christmas

Keep in mind, I have made every effort to provide accurate sale information but typos happen. While I doubt it will happen, in case it does, information provided on each individual shop is accurate and up to date.

Had enough of the Mall? The {NewNew} is having a sale too!

2011-11-26T09:23:00.003-05:00

The Holiday season is a great time to buy handmade. Show your support for local and independent artists, designers and crafters by shopping on Etsy and visiting your local art and craft shows.

Many {NewNew} team members are participating in our Black Friday Cyber Monday sale.

View the entire list on our 11/23 blog post. Unless otherwise noted use coupon code Thankful2011.

Want more? Head on over to Etsy and check out these Treasuries:
http://etsy.me/tJ8zlL
http://etsy.me/s6JDsd
http://etsy.me/uNevou

Happy Holidays and have fun shopping
Holly / EllisDesign

On the fifth day of Raffle Treasures....

2011-11-25T09:13:00.003-05:00

Lovely items included in this package are:

1. Soap Sampler from SimplyNu

2. Jotter from PriaVanda

3. Bookmark/Magnet Set from LuCrafts

4. Tote Bag from Astor Knot

5. Bracelet from Mulryjewels

6. 2 8x10 Photographs from Astrodub

7. Jewelry from a 1000 kisses

8. Unisex Tag Necklace from Wish By Felicity

9. Earrings from Sweet Olive Jewelry

10. Set of Notecards from Gramkin Paper Studio

11. Necklace from Adornments NYC

12. Headband from Better Than Jam

13. Necklace from Be in the Moment

14. "Dirty Dish" Ceramic Plate from J. Topolski

15. Leather Card Holder from Lola Falk

16. Necktie from Jes Switaj

On the Fourth Day of Raffle Goodies...

2011-11-24T17:23:00.003-05:00

Lovely items included in this package are:

1. Necktie from Jes Switaj

2. Jotter from PriaVanda

3. Bookmark/Magnet Set from LuCrafts

4. Tote Bag from Astor Knot

5. Bracelet from Lousie Fisher Cozzi

6. 8x10 Photograph from Astrodub

7. Jewelry from a 1000 kisses

8. Lavender Eye Pillows from AdornmentsNYC

9. Earrings from Sweet Olive Jewelry

10. Locket Earrings from Saru Star

11. Necklace from Loella Medina

12. Necklace from Adornments NYC

13. Set of 10 Christmas Cards from K Batty

Only nine days away!

This year I'm thankful for...

2011-11-24T14:13:00.001-05:00

... The Holiday Handmade Cavalcade sponsors! Without them, our event truly wouldn't be possible. This year we've got some seriously great sponsors lined up as well. Check them out below:
Read more »

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale!

2011-11-24T07:29:00.001-05:00

The {NewNew} has something special in store for you Black Friday through Cyber Monday. Visit participating team members Etsy shops and use coupon code THANKFUL2011 (unless otherwise noted) for special savings and/or free shipping.

The Etsy Artisans of Lil' New Yorker - Columbus Circle Holiday Market

2011-11-23T15:12:00.012-05:00

Come join the Lil’ New Yorker, a group of six {NewNew} artisans from ETSY at the Columbus Circle Holiday Market. We will be selling kid stuff created with designer fabrics, organic cotton and other high quality materials. You’ll find unique and beautifully crafted gifts be it for a newborn, toddler, young child or tweeny.
The Lil’ New Yorkers are presently putting together a booth/boutique display plan. And it’s coming together very nicely.

Come have fun with the Lil’ New Yorkers starting November 30 at Columbus Holiday Market. We promise loads of whimsicalness and smiles. Here are some photos to give you a glimpse of what you may find this holiday season from Overall Baby, Valtline, M Voli E, Bugged Out, Woolly Boo and myself, LA MUSE KALLIOPÊ. Click on each individual photos for more items from each artist. Enjoy!

Market Opening: November 30-December 24. Everyday: 10am-8pm; December 24 - until 4pm

Market Location: Area surrounding the Monument to the Maine statue at Central Park's Merchants Gate (southwest entrance to the Park, where Central Park West meets Central Park South-59th Street.)

By subway: A/B/C/D or 1/2 to 59th Street Columbus Circle; F to 57th Street; N/Q/R to 5th Avenue/59th Street

Recycled Cotton Silver Embroidered Magnetic Closure Vrlika Bracelet

http://www.facebook.com/MVOLIE

Crib Bumper Pad - 100 Percent Organic Wool Filler

http://woollyboo.com

Games of Thrones inspired - A Song of Ice and Fire

Daenery's Dragons - Drogon, Rhaegal, Viserion

http://www.LaMuseKalliope.blogspot.com

Reinventing the look of overalls for children

http://overallbaby.com/

Hand sketched original onesies and tee

http://www.valtline.etsy.com

Bugs + fruits + veggies

http://www.buggedout.etsy.com

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sale from The {NewNew}

2011-11-23T15:09:00.000-05:00

It's that time of year again....so get your Black Friday sneakers and your Cyber Monday computers ready to scoop up savings. Over 30 members of The {NewNew} team are offering special savings Friday November 25th through Monday November 28th. We will be featuring items from these members over the next few days to get you in the shopping and saving spirit.
Use coupon code THANKFUL2011 to get in on the deals (unless otherwise noted).

Participating in this spectacular sale from The {NewNew} are:

Underground Crafter 25% off

mVOLIe free domestic shipping

Groundsel 20% off

The Hairy Vetch 20% off

Ellis Design free domestic shipping

AdornmentsNYC 15% off

EllisDesign, lamusekalliope, Big Bridge Studios

JDavisStudio free domestic shipping

Kelley Gudahl Photography 20% off

The PeachTree 20% off

Chelsea Rainbow 15% off and free domestic shipping

Edward Owl 20% off

AmiTown Creatures 15% off (use code BlackFriday 2011 and CyberMonday2011)

AmiTown Creatures, Brooklyn Owl, Underground Crafter

SaruStar 20% off

Projectsbycarm 20%off

Be In The Moment 20% off

l'atelier des bijoux 15% off and free domestic shipping

lamusekalliope 20% off

Virginie Millefiori 15% off (use code cyber)

A 1000 Kisses 15% off

Absynthe Jewlery 15% off and free domestic shipping on orders over $100

SaruStar, AdornmentsNYC, Chelsea Rainbow

Nemesis Jewelry 10% off (use code Thankfull2011)

Romi Ceramics 25% off

Big Bridge Studios 25% off all apparel

Hans My Hedgehog 20% off

Pinot By Lyn 15% off

Brooklyn Owl 25% off

Jes Switaj 20% off

Super Foxy Sweets 15% off (use code holiday2011)

Groundsel, JDavis Studios, Simply Nu

Fernando Jewelry free shipping

Simply Nu 10% off

Agita Inc 15% off (use code holiday2011)

4USimply 10% off and free shipping

The Trouble Factory 15% off (use code holiday2011)

Want more? Head on over to Etsy and check out these Treasuries:
http://etsy.me/s6JDsd
http://etsy.me/uNevou

Happy Holidays and have fun shopping
Holly / EllisDesign

Top Ten Reasons to go to the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade

2011-11-23T10:00:00.000-05:00

There are so many reasons to go to the upcoming Holiday Handmade Cavalcade --- at least as many as there are ways to get there! But in case you're running short on your own reasons to attend, here are a few of the biggies.

Virginia Kraljevic

1. Shop local. More choices, better value, superior customer service, and contributing to the local economy. What's not to love?

On the Third Day of Raffle Prizes from the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade...

2011-11-22T15:20:00.004-05:00

Lovely items included in this package are:

1. Necklace from Chelsea Rainbow

2. 5x7 Matted Art Print from Aperture Agog

3. Scrabble Tile Pendant from Purty Bird

4. Jotter from PriaVanda

5. Bookmark/Magnet Set from LuCrafts

6. Tote Bag from Astor Knot

7. Quad Set of Notecards from Gramkin Paper Studio

8. Bracelet from Lousie Fisher Cozzi

9. 8x10 Photograph from Astrodub

10. Jewelry from a 1000 kisses

11. Necklace from AdornmentsNYC

12. Earrings from Sweet Olive Jewelry

13. Headband from Better Than Jam

14. Hairclip from Brooklyn Owl

15. Locket Earrings from Saru Star

16. Soap Sampler Pack from Simply Nu

17. Necklace from Loella Medina

Don't miss out! See you in two weeks!

On the second day of Raffle Goodieness...

2011-11-21T13:56:00.004-05:00

Lovely items included in this package are:

1. Necktie from Jes Switaj

2. Holiday Stocking from Hanky Blanky

3. Scrabble Tile Pendant from Purty Bird

4. Jotter from PriaVanda

5. Bookmark/Magnet Set from LuCrafts

6. Tote Bag from Astor Knot

7. Quad Set of Notecards from Gramkin Paper Studio

8. Bracelet from Lousie Fisher Cozzi

9. 8x10 Photograph from Astrodub

10. Jewelry from a 1000 kisses

11. Earrings from AdornmentsNYC

12. Earrings from Sweet Olive Jewelry

13. Headband from Better Than Jam

14. Hairclip from Brooklyn Owl

15. Locket Earrings from Saru Star

16. Soap Sampler Pack from Simply Nu

Don't miss out! See you in two weeks!

Lion Brand Yarn Studio = Education - Innovation - Inspiration

2011-11-21T12:52:00.002-05:00

Photo by: Ana Schechter/Lion Brand Yarn

This year give someone special the gift of a brand new skill! Many of you may recognize our sponsor Lion Brand Yarn as the maker of multitudes of beautifully hued yarns, but did you know that Lion Brand has a store front right here in Manhattan? The Lion Brand Yarn Studio located at 34 West 15th St. not only offers a wonderful selection of yarns, but, in keeping with its mission of Education - Innovation - Inspiration, it has further expanded its already impressive selection of courses and master classes.

In addition to its roster of knitting and crochet classes that teach you fundamental yarn skills, the Studio also offers master classes, not For masters but With masters, and workshops in a variety of specialties. For example, you can discover the simplicity of cable knitting, or learn how to crochet motifs. For those interested in one-of-a-kind yarns, the studio offers a workshop on dyeing self-striping yarn. Non-yarncrafters seeking to take a first easy step into the yarncrafting world can try their hand at learning how to use the Martha Stewart Crafts Knit & Weave Loom Kit from Lion Brand. You can find a full listing of their schedule here.

One class in a series of the upcoming master classes should be of particular interest to online sellers. Renowned photographer, author, and knitter Franklin Habit will share some of his photography skills at the Photographing your Fiber master class on December 2. He then returns on December 4 to teach two classes; one on working with antique patterns and another on lace knitting.

If you just want to test the waters and mingle with fellow knitters and crocheters before committing to a paid workshop, check out one of the Studio's free special events and yarn crafting groups. On the first Thursday of the month drop by the open yarn crafting night, or join the amigurumi group on every third Wednesday. The next special event will be a presentation by Franklin Habit on December 1 when he presents his discoveries on Impractical Magic: Oddities and Curiosities of Nineteenth-Century Handwork.

So this year, stop by the Lion Brand Yarn Studio and pick up a new skill for yourself or a friend.

The First of Seven Amazing Raffle Prizes from the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade!

2011-11-20T07:46:00.010-05:00

Lovely items included in this package are:

1. Wire wrapped Blue Ceramic Necklace with Agate Pendant from Chelsea Rainbow

2. Plush Elephant fro Windows of Agate

3. Greeting Cards from Little Bunny

4. 5x7 Matted Art Print from Aperture Agog

5. Bookmark/Magnet Set from LuCrafts

6. Tote Bag from Astor Knot

7. Quad Set of Notecards from Gramkin Paper Studio

8. Bracelet from Lousie Fisher Cozzi

9. 8x10 Photograph from Astrodub

10. Jewelry from a 1000 kisses

11. Lavender Eye Pillow from AdornmentsNYC

12. Earrings from Sweet Olive Jewelry

13. Headband from Better Than Jam

14. Earrings from Saru Star

15. Necklace form Loella Medina

16. Jotter from PriaVanda

17. Scrabble Tile Pendant from Purty Bird

Don't miss out! See you in two weeks!

Raffle Goodies at the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade!

2011-11-18T17:39:00.002-05:00

At the upcoming Holiday Handmade Cavalcade there will be amazing raffle prizes from some of the most amazing and talented artisans and crafters. Over the next couple of weeks, we shall be presenting some of these amazing items and profiling their makers.

WIN THESE CIRCLE LOCKET EARRINGS FROM SARUSTAR ON 12/3 AT THE HOLIDAY HANDMADE CAVALCADE!

Saru Star is a showcase for the unsung gems of the world!

Dainty brass lockets have been turned into darling brass studs that are just waiting for a photo of your love. Raw brass circle lockets with sterling silver ear posts. Comes in a gift box and makes the perfect gift for you or whomever you wish!

Don't forget... the only way to enter the raffle is to make a purchase at the 4th Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade event on Dec 3rd at Public Assembly on 70 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY. You will receive one raffle ticket for each purchase. Can't beat that!

Eco-Friendly and Natural Cleaning Recipes To Use In Your Home and Office

2011-11-17T21:00:00.001-05:00

Just in time for the Holidays, when you may have more dirt around thanks to more-than-normal foot traffic, and closed windows keeping out the cold weather, I'm providing you with eco-friendly and natural cleaning recipes to use to keep your home and office clean and chemical free. Some of you may already know these agents, or have them in your cupboard. If you don't, next time you're at the store pick them up!

Read more »

Raffle Goodies at the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade!

2011-11-17T10:10:00.005-05:00

At the upcoming Holiday Handmade Cavalcade there will be amazing raffle prizes from some of the most amazing and talented artisans and crafters. Over the next couple of weeks, we shall be presenting some of these amazing items and profiling their makers.

WIN THESE GORGEOUS SMOKY QUARTZ EARRINGS FROM SWEET OLIVE JEWELRY ON 12/3 AT THE HOLIDAY HANDMADE CAVALCADE!

Sweet Olive Jewelry is handmade sterling silver and gold-filled gemstone jewelry. Affordable and unique gifts. Packaged for giving away or for treating yourself.

Don't forget... the only way to enter the raffle is to make a purchase at the 4th Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade event on Dec 3rd at Public Assembly on 70 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY. You will receive one raffle ticket for each purchase. Can't beat that!

Holiday Handmade Cavalcade Gift Guide: for the Wall

2011-11-17T09:00:00.000-05:00

Ok, I'm just going to say it. We have some talented members. Not just crafts people, but artists. Allow me to demonstrate with this gift guide. These are from vendors in the art category that you will find this year at the Handmade Cavalcade.

Time to make some room on your walls, folks.

Botanica Series - Leaf Closeup by AstrOdub

LOOOOOOOOVE this picture, taken by Angel Jackson (aka AstrOdub) at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. Any minute now I'm expecting something to happen in it; a tiny drop of water to appear or some exotic insect to crawl into focus. I'm just looking at it...watching...waiting...
Read more »

Spreadsheet love + Outright.com

2011-11-17T06:00:00.005-05:00

loopzart on Etsy.com

I love spreadsheets. Seriously, I do - it’s true. I guess it’s just the way my brain is wired. So, when I started my small business in earnest a few years ago, I was like “Financial accounting & bookkeeping? Oh, I got this one – I’ll make spreadsheets!”

…So why then, after nearly two years of manually keeping the books on various spreadsheets, was I finding it so difficult?

That is because entering transactions manually is really a drag – and as much as I love spreadsheets, accounting isn’t my forte. Especially when I know there is a better, and faster, way and who isn’t always super crunched for time? I recently started looking into software like Quickbooks and scouring blogs and websites dedicated to helping small businesses manage financial bookkeeping and taxes (don’t even get me started on taxes!). I was stressing myself out because I couldn’t seem to find a good, easy and affordable solution. I knew there must be a way to rope all of the devices, accounts and ways we collect money from our customers into one single application…

Through the grapevine, after the very successful launch of the recent Hello Etsy symposium, I heard about Outright.com. At first I was skeptical – was this just another one of those dashboard type programs (or like many apps that I come across these days that are pointless) - something claiming to be more useful than it truly is? …nonetheless I was intrigued, so I dug in some more.

Outright.com is a platform that loops in all of the different sources of income that a small business may use (like Paypal, bank accounts, Etsy, Ebay, etc.) and it keeps track of taxes all in one easy to use account. The creators of Outright.com came from Intuit (that’s Quickbooks, by the way), so we know they know their stuff. Launched in 2008, Outright has over 100,000 business users. I am now one of them.

For the past 2 months I have been a happy Outright.com user. I’ve linked my Paypal, Etsy, business checking and savings accounts and am ‘teaching’ the program to recognize my reoccurring entries. It’s simple, easy to use and I can keep a close eye on my spending with real clarity. Since I’m a visual person, the charts are one of my favorite features. You don’t have to be a savvy accountant to feel confident and knowledgeable about your finances.

If you are an Etsy seller, Outright is offering free accounts! Just hop on over to their Etsy seller Outright signup page for your free account and to learn more!

In conjunction to offering free accounts, Outright has signed up to be a lead sponsor for The {NewNew} Holiday Handmade Cavalcade in December!

Thanks!

Corey // Sans Map

Handmade Bags & Accessories

Handmade Gifts for Teachers

2011-11-16T16:11:00.000-05:00

Only a couple more weeks before the 3rd Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade, and as you put together your shopping lists don't forget some of the most important people in your child's life... teachers! My daughter just started preschool this year, so I'm searching for some handmade gifts that will show her teachers how wonderful I think they are. Here are some things that I am eyeing...

Lampwork Heart Pendant by A Studio By The Sea

Jody's beautiful lamp work creates wonderful swirls of color that is sure to please the most cheerful preschool teacher.

Recycled Tie Bag by Groundsel

Teachers are experts at making something incredible out of recycled materials. How better to acknowledge their resourcefulness than this beautiful handbag made out of a tie?

Colony Collapse Read Bee Necklace by JTopolski
Science teachers are sure to love this colony collapse necklace, not only stylish but educational.

Vintage 1960s Dress Pattern by luckx4
This fun dress pattern is a perfect gift for that fashionable teacher.

We Move Mountains Print by VirginiaKraljevic
Remind your teacher of just how valuable they are with this original print.

Eco Friendly Hemp Blend and Leather Handle Tote Bag by SansMap
Give your teacher the gift of a sophisticated and practical bag! Perfect for toting around graded papers and lessons in style.

The gift ideas don't end there. For more ideas before the big shopping day, check out the vendor page of the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade website. You'll be inspired!

Karina

www.WindowsOfAgate.etsy.com

The Sketchbook Project & The Brooklyn Art Library — Our Cavalcade Sponsor

2011-11-16T09:00:00.021-05:00

We're proud to present one of our sponsors this year: The Sketchbook Project and the Brooklyn Art Library. The Brooklyn Art Library is an archive of visual inspiration supported by a global creative community. This space is home to the Sketchbook Project, which features thousands of artists' sketchbooks from around the world. The Library also offers a handpicked selection of art supplies, stationary and vintage ephemera to jump-start your own creativity — right around the corner from the Cavalcade on N. 3rd St.

Step into the Library and you'll immediately be greeted by a 40-foot-long wall filled from floor to ceiling with contributions to the Sketchbook Project. The Sketchbook Project is an evolving library of artists' journals from more than 100 countries across the globe. Participation is open to everyone: Artists sign up to receive a blank sketchbook, then fill it up and send it back. The results are cataloged in the Brooklyn Art Library and exhibited to the public in person and online.

"Mystery Maps" by Noelle Oki

If you're feeling curious and itching to sketch, you're in luck: The Sketchbook Project Limited Edition Vol. 1 is accepting new participants right now! Open to just 5,000 participating artists, the Limited Edition is an experiment inspired by the Sketchbook Project. Every contributor to the Limited Edition Vol. 1 will be included in a series of art books documenting the project and each sketchbook will be exhibited at the Brooklyn Art Library. Together, the book series will provide insight into the imagination and process of each artist participating in the project and present an interpretive portrait of the Sketchbook Project community. Bound by the Brooklyn Art Library Press and hand-finished in the Library's own Williamsburg workshop, the book series will be published in the fall of 2012.

"Happy Thoughts" by Sara Gray

We're excited to spread the word about the Sketchbook Project and happy to welcome them to the Cavalcade. It's a great example of the creative community working together to produce something wonderful — and supporting other artists and artisans in return.

Don't forget to drop by the Brooklyn Art Library before or after your visit to the Cavalcade and be sure to tell them The {NewNew} sent you!

Brooklyn Art Library
103A N 3rd St
Brooklyn, NY 11249
(718) 388-7941
www.brooklynartlibrary.com

Open everyday from 12-8pm>
The Sketchbook Project
www.thesketchbookproject.com

Holiday Handmade Cavalcade Raffle Goodies!

2011-11-14T06:10:00.006-05:00

At the upcoming Holiday Handmade Cavalcade there will be amazing raffle prizes from some of the most amazing and talented artisans and crafters. Over the next couple of weeks, we shall be presenting some of these amazing items and profiling their makers.

WIN ONE OF THESE ADORABLE ELEPHANTS FROM WINDOWS OF AGATE ON 12/3 AT THE HOLIDAY HANDMADE CAVALCADE!

Windows of Agate products are whimsical, vintage-inspired toys that are lovingly made in New York City. Each item is made to appeal to a children's sense of exploration and wonder, using a mixture of colors, patterns, fabrics, and ribbon to facilitate early learning and development.

Don't forget... the only way to enter the raffle is to make a purchase at the 4th Annual Holiday Handmade Cavalcade event on Dec 3rd at Public Assembly on 70 North 6th Street, Brooklyn, NY. You will receive one raffle ticket for each purchase. Can't beat that!

Meet our Cavalcade Charity Partner: Brooklyn Community Foundation

2011-11-11T12:31:00.000-05:00

For this year’s Holiday Handmade Cavalcade we are proud to partner with the Brooklyn Community Foundation. With its motto "Do Good Right Here" the Foundation succinctly states its mission which is:

to improve the lives of people in Brooklyn by strengthening communities through local giving, grantmaking and community service.

As the only community foundation dedicated exclusively to the people of Brooklyn, the organization focuses on five different areas of support:

Art Print - My Zoetrope

Arts for All--

Seeks to support local arts and cultural organizations

Caring Neighbors--

Assists vulnerable Brooklynites and their neighbors

Community Development--

Supports efforts to provide affordable housing and neighborhood stability

Education and Youth Achievement--

Supports programs that promote access to quality education and academic success for all and assists organizations that help young people make smart life choices and nurture their social and emotional well-being

Green Communities--

Fosters the development of green spaces, jobs, and neighborhoods

Kids Hat - Ellis Design

Of course the Arts for All fund is very close to our own interests as artists and designers of the {NewNew}. One of the grants the Foundation recently made was to Cool Culture an organization that partners with 90 of New York City's best known cultural institutions to provide access to museums, zoos and parks to 50,000 underserved New York families.

Given the breadth of causes supported by the Brooklyn Community Foundation, you are sure to find a project that you can help fund by donating to the Foundation. So come to the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade where you can chat with representatives of the Brooklyn Community Foundation about their different funds and awards. Plan out this year's charity giving and take care of some holiday shopping at the same time.

Simone
groundsel.etsy.com

Handmade Cavalcade Gift Guide for Teens

2011-11-10T10:16:00.000-05:00

Teens - I have two I have to buy for and crimminy it is hard. I suppose I could send them a check or iTunes gift card and call it a day, but that's what everyone else does. I'm crazy Aunt Holly, I'm suppose to send awesome gifts. That was much easier when they were little bitties (look for that gift guide on December 2nd).

I have gathered a small collection of gifts you might find just right for your own hard to buy for teen. All of the featured products are from members of The {NewNew} who will be participating in this years Holiday Handmade Cavalcade.

I found this unique knit power cord at KnitKnit.

Be In The Moment has these terrific pendants

The Ninth Avenue Necklace by Wish by Felicity

Find this fabulous florescent pink wishbone necklace at Knock Knock Studio

Grounsel has a great recycled tie iPhone case. It was featured in TONY!

So those are just a few suggestions. There will be plenty more at the Cavalcade on December 3rd. You can find all the info right here.

Happy Shopping
Holly / EllisDesign

2011 Holiday Handmade Cavalcade Gift Guide for Him

2011-11-08T16:31:00.001-05:00

Here it is, the second in our series of gift guides featuring the work of artisans participating in this year's Holiday Handmade Cavalcade (December 3 at Public Assembly in Williamsburg).

First things first:

Cerveza Con Lima Body Bar by NordeaSoaperie.

Next:

Sterling Molar Cufflinks by SaruStar.

And for outer-wear (although I suppose not necessarily exclusively):

Black Knit Cap for Men or Women by EllisDesign.

Accompanied by a few essential accouterments (one a bit saucy):

Set of Two Neon Green Hand Screened Handkerchiefs by ApertureAgog

Little Black Book, Mini, Hand Woven in Satin Ribbon by PriaVanda

Don't forget his abode! It may benefit from some styling too. A great manly choice for the wall:

Rusty Hammer 8x10 print by AstrOdub

Come to the Holiday Handmade Cavalcade for more special gifts for the men on your list!

Until next time --

Linda

Purty Bird